Economic evaluation of short message service intervention for HIV prevention among men who have sex with men in China: a modelling study by Rui-Qi Fan, Jun-Tao Shu, Hao Huang, Ling-Yi Shi, Qi-Wei Ge, Xun Zhuang, Mei-Yin Zou, Gang Qin

“…These findings may have implications for public health policy and resource allocation in HIV prevention efforts targeting high-risk populations.…”
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Analysis and comparison of the trends in burden of malignant cutaneous melanoma in East Asian countries and regions and worldwide from 1991 to 2021 by Jiaxiang Xu, Xiaoyu Wang, Wenhui Liu, Xuanjun Liu, Guangshuai Li

“…These disparities underscore the need for region-specific, proactive prevention strategies and targeted public health interventions to mitigate the growing burden of malignant melanoma in the region.…”
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A study of diel and seasonal patterns of loss of commercial lychee fruits to vertebrate frugivores: implications for mitigating a human-wildlife conflict by Geetika Bhanda, Ryszard Z. Oleksy, Raphaël D. Reinegger, Cláudia Baider, F.B. Vincent Florens

“…Human-wildlife conflicts pose a growing threat to biodiversity, particularly when the targeted species plays an ecological keystone role. …”
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Digital behavioral dietary interventions to promote a healthy diet among children and adolescents: a scoping review of technologies, design, behavioral theory, and assessed outcome... by Zoë van der Heijden, Desiree Lucassen, Janine Faessen, Guido Camps, Yuan Lu, Henk Schipper, Sanne Nijhof, Elske Brouwer-Brolsma

“…Studies included had a digital component, targeted dietary behavior, focused on children or adolescents, and evaluated effects on behavior change, health, or process evaluation outcomes. …”
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Pain After Lower Limb Amputations: Insights from the Heidelberg Amputation Registry by Timo Albert Nees, Cornelia Matt, Julian Deisenhofer, Julia Block, Sebastian I. Wolf, Tobias Renkawitz, Burkhard Lehner, Merkur Alimusaj

“…The findings emphasize the role of comprehensive registries in enhancing care for individuals with amputations and guiding targeted pain management strategies.…”
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Association between geriatric nutritional risk index and thoracic aorta morphological changes in cancer adults underwent contrast computed tomography scans by Zhijie Jian, Zixuan Meng, Xiangrui Qiao, Hui Liu, Bolin Li, Yue Wu, Wenjun Liu, Lele Cheng

“…Future studies could explore whether improving GNRI through targeted nutritional support mitigates aortic remodeling.…”
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Predictive value of serum miR-21 and miR-122 expression on the efficacy of capecitabine combined with transcatheter hepatic arterial embolization chemotherapy for liver metastasis... by Wenfang Ma, Zukuan Chang, Shixing Li, Xiuhua Wang, Guangshao Cao, Youjie Fan

“…Furthermore, the identified predictive value of miR-21 and miR-122 provides a basis for exploring personalized combination therapies with targeted agents in future studies, which may help overcome the limitations of conventional chemotherapy.…”
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Robotic Precision vs. Human Dexterity—Benchtop Comparative Study of Free-Hand vs. Robotic-Assisted Puncture in Fluoroscopy-Guided Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy by Jeffery Ze Kang Lim, Chai Chu Ann, Aung Kyaw Phyo, Kanesh Kumaran, Ahmad Nazran, Shanggar Kuppusamy, Teng Aik Ong, Wei Sien Yeoh

“…However, the study revealed that the ANT-X group required, on average, an additional 51 s for needle puncture compared to the free-hand group (<i>p</i> < 0.001). …”
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Long-term air pollution exposure and cardiovascular disease risk across cardiovascular-renal-metabolic stages: a nationwide study by Leying Zhao, Cong Zhao, Weiwei Sun, Huijuan Zheng, Yabin Gao, Chan Kam Wa, Qiong Wang, Qingqing Liu, Yaoxian Wang, Zhen Wang

“…CKM stages (0 to 3) were classified according to American Heart Association guidelines. Annual average concentrations of PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 were used to estimate individual exposure. …”
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OBSERVATION OF STUNTING STATUS W Observation of stunting status with the motor skills of toddler children by Fahmil Haris, Varhatun Fauziah, Dally Rahman, Yovhandra Ockta, Fiky Zarya, Nuridin Widya Pranoto, Vlad Adrian Geantă, Bekir Erhan Orhan, Aydın Karaçam

“…Further research will provide greater clarity for improving interventions targeted at basic motor skills. Keywords: Locomotor skills; Object control skills; Basic motor skills; Children; Development; Nutritional status. …”
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Integrative development of a concise screening questionnaire for early detection of pregnant women at risk for dystrophy by Yadi Zhang, Xiaoge Gao, Haiyan Zhu, Qi Zhou, Xiaxia Cai, Pamela Ann Koch, Shengzhi Sun, Huanling Yu

“…This study aims to develop a concise nutritional screening questionnaire tailored for pregnant women, empowering prenatal healthcare providers to quickly identify key adverse dietary behaviors and provide targeted guidance. Methods To validate the Pregnancy Nutrition Checklist, we enrolled 208 women in early pregnancy and 200 women were included to analysis (with an average age of 31.54 ± 4.24 years). …”
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Trends in Global Burden of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias Attributable to High Fasting Plasma Glucose, 1990–2021 by Irena Ilic, Vladimir Jakovljevic, Ivana Zivanovic Macuzic, Ana Ravic-Nikolic, Milena Ilic, Marija Sorak, Vesna Milicic

“…Future successful entire-population strategies targeting high fasting plasma glucose may reduce the burden of a wide range of these diseases.…”
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Mapping global urban inequality under climate change and its interaction with sustainable development by Yinshuai Li, Nan Jia, Zhan Zhang, Jie Cheng, Wen Song, Lingbo Liu, Shuming Bao, Lilin Zheng, Ruishan Chen

“…From 2000 to 2021, the overall trend of urban inequality in global countries decreased, with average and median scores gradually decreasing from 0.44 and 0.46 to 0.43. …”
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Temporal trends of cervical cancer demographics: a CDC WONDER database study by Grace Folino, Isabella Zent, Lillian Eason, Vikram Murugan, Taylor Billion, Ali Bin Abdul Jabbar, Mohsin Mirza, Abubakar Tauseef

“…Annual percentage change (APC) and average annual percentage change (AAPC) were calculated with 95% confidence intervals.ResultsCervical cancer-related mortality declined over the study period with an AAPC of –1.043*. …”
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The Effect of Family Support on Self-Management Behavior in Postoperative Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study by Ting Shen, Qiuhong Chen, Ting Leng, Mengling Gu, Lin Luo, Furong Jiang, Xiahong Huang

“…Results: The mean PSS-Fa score was 10.82 ± 1.50, and the average self-management behavior score was 140.80 ± 20.46. …”
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Awareness about cervical cancer and its socio-economic determinants among adults in Bangladesh: Results from a nationwide cross-sectional study. by Tariful Islam, Md Abdullah Saeed Khan, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, Nur-E-Safa Meem, Fahima Nasrin Eva, Umme Kulsum Monisha, Mohammad Ali Hossain, Mohammad Hayatun Nabi

“…Since the study identified healthcare workers, social media, and mass media as major sources of information, targeted educational campaigns through media channels and outreach activities by healthcare workers might effectively enhance nationwide awareness of cervical cancer.…”
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Self-Nanoemulsifying Drug Delivery System of Morin: A New Approach for Combating Acute Alcohol Intoxication by Mao J, Liu X, Zhang L, Chen Y, Zhou S, Liu Y, Ye J, Xu X, Zhang Q

“…Additionally, we assessed the anti-AAI effects and gastric mucosal protection of MOR-SNEDDS in an AAI mice model, exploring potential mechanisms.Results: After breaking down into tiny droplets, the optimized mixture of MOR-SNEDDS showed small droplet size on average, even distribution, strong stability, and permeability. …”
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Incidence and predictors of loss to follow-up among adult HIV patients attending antiretroviral therapy at public health facilities in Agaro town, Southwest Ethiopia, 2023 by Abduljebar Mohammed Ahmed, Assefa Legesse Sisay, Mamo Nigatu Gebre

“…Therefore, to minimize loss to follow-up, targeted interventions addressing these predictors should be implemented to improve ART follow-up and care for adult HIV patients.…”
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Resilience of student youth in Russia under uncertainty by A. V. Makhnach, A. I. Laktionova, Yu. V. Postylyakova

“…The relationships between young people resilience and their attitude to the prospects of the profession, migration/emigration intentions, and social identity are revealed. The targets of influence on increasing students’ resilience during their studies at the university are determined. …”
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Dietary supplementation with Epimedium contributes to the improvement of hormone levels, gut microbiota, and serum metabolite composition in the Chinese forest musk deer (Moschus b... by Shan Xie, Shan Xie, Qinlin Yang, Zaixiang Ying, Zaixiang Ying, Mingcheng Cai, Wenqiao Fan, Hanyu Gao, Hanyu Gao, Xiaolan Feng, Yongjiang Wu

“…The fourteen adult male Chinese forest musk deer with similar initial body weights (7.0 ± 0.3 kg) and an average age of 4.5 years were randomly divided into two groups, each containing seven animals. …”
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