The economic burden of leprosy treatment to households in Ghana: A cross-sectional study in the Volta Region of Ghana by Maxwell Ayindenaba Dalaba, Alfred Kwesi Manyeh, Mustapha Immurana, Martin Amogre Ayanore, Isaiah Agorinya, James Akazili, Patricia Akweongo, Benedict Okoe Quao

“…All respondents (100%) reported having a valid National Health Insurance Scheme membership. The average total cost of leprosy treatment per patient, encompassing both direct and indirect expenses, was US$361.54 (SD ± 286.87). …”
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The Association between Ambient Fine Particulate Matter and Oral Neoplasm among Smokers and Betel Quids Chewers by Mei-Sheng Ku, Pallop Siewchaisakul, Amy Ming-Fang Yen, Chen-Yu Liu

“…Data for analysis were derived from nationwide OC screening program, targeting Taiwanese cigarette smokers and/or betel quid chewers, and the Taiwan Air Quality Monitoring Network between 2006 and 2016. …”
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Trends in the burden of spinal cord injury in China from 1990 to 2021 by CAI Yan, CHEN Yuan, ZHANG Wenxi

“…Joinpoint regression models were employed to calculate the annual percentage change (APC) and average annual percentage change (AAPC) to assess the temporal trends in the burden of SCI. …”
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Evaluation of physicians' screening practices and knowledge levels regarding atrial fibrillation in patients over 65 years of age: A prospective study by Emre Bulbul, Erhan Simsek, Muhammet Kizmaz

“…These findings emphasize the need for ongoing education and targeted training to improve AF detection and management in primary care and potentially reduce the burden of AF-related complications. …”
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Prevalence of parvovirus infection in the Northwestern federal district of Russia by Irina N. Lavrentieva, A. Yu. Antipova, N. V. Zheleznova

“…Considering the widespread distribution of parvovirus infection, when identifying infectious diseases and respiratory diseases that occur with unclear exanthema manifestations among people at risk and/or from organized groups, it is advisable to conduct targeted serological monitoring for laboratory markers of parvovirus B19 infection. …”
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Prevalence of face mask related complications among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia by Khalifa Binkhamis, Yasmin S Alqarni, Norah A Alasheikh, Najd S Alzahrani, Nouf A Alsubaie, Shahd A Almezel, Abeer W Awwad

“…Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted using convenience sampling, with a targeted sample of 517 participants (35% nonresponse). …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice toward fibromyalgia among fibromyalgia patients: A web-based cross-sectional study in China by Dongfeng Liang, Xiaojie Guo, Jie Zhang, Zhengyuan Hu, Ronghuan Jiang

“…To enhance fibromyalgia patient outcomes, recommendations include targeted education, addressing rural-urban disparities in knowledge, emphasizing early diagnosis, and adopting patient-centered approaches to promote positive attitude and better disease management.…”
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The influence of meaning in life on smartphone addiction among nursing undergraduates: the mediating roles of professional identity and achievement motivation by Ting Ye, Jian Luo, Yi Chen, Yunman Huang, Mingjun He, Jin Yang, Tianyi Wang, Qian Yao, Yi Qu, Zheng Yang

“…These findings provide valuable insights for educators and researchers, offering practical strategies to mitigate smartphone addiction and enhance the well-being of nursing students through targeted interventions.…”
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Impacts of introduced sustainable land management (ISLM) practices on crop yield and net farm income of smallholder farmers, Eastern and Southern Ethiopia by Alemayehu Temesgen Gebremikael, Jemal Yousuf Hassan, Getachew Shambel Endris, Chanyalew Seyoum Aweke

“…To reverse the situation, targeted programs promoting introduced sustainable land management (ISLM) practices have been implemented in eastern and southern Ethiopia. …”
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3D Spheroids — a Cellular Model for Studying the Effects of Hypoxia on the Epicardial Microenvironment by K. V. Dergilev, Z. I. Tsokolaeva, I. B. Beloglazova, D. O. Traktuev, M. T. Rasulova, E. V. Parfenova

“…This model can be used to clarify mechanisms regulating epicardial microenvironment and test new targeted candidate drugs.…”
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Exploring mental health in Iranian children: insights from a cohort dataset by using the strengths and difficulties questionnaire by Sulmaz Ghahramani, Mona Torkaman Cheh, Ahmad Nemati, Mohammad Sayari, Kamran Bagheri Lankarani

“…It underscores the need for comprehensive interventions targeting multiple risk factors, particularly household smoking, hyperactivity, and excessive technology use.…”
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Eye-tracking metrics to compare visual attention in prosthodontic preclinical evaluations by Frédéric Silvestri, Abhishek Kumar, Maria Christidis, Anastasios Grigoriadis

“…The novice group consisted of third-year dental students, while the expert group comprised licensed dentists with an average of 18.9 ± 12.7 years of clinical experience. …”
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Modifiable factors associated with cognitive health trajectories among Indigenous, Hispanic, Black, and White older adults: an exploratory longitudinal panel analysis of the health... by Cliff Whetung, Ernest Gonzales

“…Expanding access to education and volunteering in later life through targeted social policy may enhance cognitive outcomes in Indigenous communities for generations. …”
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Adverse childhood experiences and risk of polycystic ovary syndrome among young adult females from Delhi NCR, India by Apoorva Sharma, Vineet Chaudhary, Ravleen Kaur Bakshi, Naorem Kiranmala Devi, Kallur Nava Saraswathy

“…In India, one in five females is affected, surpassing the global average. PCOS is linked to hormonal, genetic, metabolic, and environmental factors. …”
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Evaluating the kidney disease progression using a comprehensive patient profiling algorithm: A hybrid clustering approach. by Mohammad A Al-Mamun, Ki Jin Jeun, Todd Brothers, Ernest O Asare, Khaled Shawwa, Imtiaz Ahmed

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Our proposed patient profiling algorithm successfully identifies AKI phenotypes toward CKD progression, offering a promising approach to identify early risk factors for CKD in improving targeted prevention strategies and reducing healthcare expenditures.…”
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Microbiome-directed food to promote sustained recovery in children with uncomplicated acute malnutrition: protocol for a randomized controlled trial in Burkina Faso by Hermann Biénou Lanou, Jérôme Winetourefa Somé, Marie Arsène Aristide Koumbem, Seni Kouanda

“…Discussion The present study is designed to investigate the efficacy of a microbiota-targeted food in treating acute uncomplicated malnutrition and preventing relapses. …”
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Quantifying the Impact of Surface Ozone on Human Health and Crop Yields in China by Yi Cui, Jiayan Wang, Jinghan Wang, Mingjie Kang, Hui Zhao

“…In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of targeted O₃ control in densely populated and major crop-producing areas to mitigate health risks and yield losses, thus safeguarding ecosystem health and food security.…”
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Analysis of rural women preferences for cooking energy in Ikole Ekiti Local Government Area in Ekiti State, Nigeria by Matthew Olufemi Adio, Olarewaju Ayodele, Damilare Ifeoluwa Olufemi, Akindele James Akintola, Abiola Adebunmi Olarinre, Richard Kimbowa, Ahmed-Nor Mohamed Abdi

“…Conclusively, older women are more inclined to use traditional fuels. Targeted assistance (even if subsidy of any sort) for rural women be put in place to reduce the cost of renewable energy options and enhance their affordability for rural households. …”
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Pictogram comprehension and medication-use literacy among undergraduate students: a cross-sectional survey study by Kritsanee Saramunee, Bunleu Sungthong, Chatmanee Taengthonglang, Wiraphol Phimarn

“…The findings support the need for targeted educational strategies to enhance medication-use literacy and pictogram understanding.…”
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YO-AFD: an improved YOLOv8-based deep learning approach for rapid and accurate apple flower detection by Dandan Wang, Dandan Wang, Huaibo Song, Huaibo Song, Huaibo Song, Bo Wang

“…Additionally, to balance attention between simple and challenging targets, a regression loss function based on Focaler Intersection over Union (FIoU) was used for loss function calculation. …”
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