POSITION OF THE THIRD MOLARS AND THEIR GERMS FOR DATA ORTOPANTOMOGRAM IN PATIENTS WITH DISTAL OCCLUSION by V. D. Kuroedova, Y. Y. Vyzhenko

“…The lower jaw Moesia medium-size on distal third molars was 13.4 mm, women - 13.11 mm in men - 13.68 mm. Apart from gender difference, the average medial angle of inclination of the lower third molars was 20,1 °, which can be considered correct. …”
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The magnitude of second-trimester induced abortion and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Maru Mekie, Setegn Muche Fenta, Wassie Yazie Ferede, Enyew Dagnew Yehuala, Eyaya Habtie Dagnaw, Alemu Degu Ayele, Temesgen Dessie Mengistu, Belaynew Alemye Mengistie, Selamawit Girma Tadesse, Dagne Addisu

“…There is no national evidence regarding the level of second-trimester-induced abortion in Ethiopia. This study aimed to determine the magnitude of second-trimester induced abortion and its determinant factors.MethodsOnline searches using different online bases such as PubMed, HINARI, SCOPUS, Google Scholar, and University digital libraries were conducted to identify candidate studies to be included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. …”
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Neutrophil Percentage-to-Albumin Ratio and Neutrophil-to-Albumin Ratio as novel biomarkers for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Amr Ali Mohamed Abdelgawwad El-Sehrawy, Maryam Jafari, Ahmed Hussein Zwamel, Pegah Rashidian, Suhas Ballal, Rishiv Kalia, Anima Nanda, Laxmidhar Maharana, Sepide Javankiani, Mohammad Hashemi, Ehsan Amini-Salehi

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of NPAR and NAR in patients with NAFLD. …”
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Handheld mobile mapping applied to historical urban areas by José Antonio Barrera-Vera, José Antonio Benavides-López

“…In this article a complete high-speed recording procedure, by using a handheld mobile mapping instrument to record a typical old town street, is going to be described. The aim is to enlighten the decision-making when choosing the appropriate methodology. …”
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Psychometric evaluation of the EQ-5D-Y-3L in Ethiopian pediatric inpatients: comparing self and proxy reports by Begashaw Melaku Gebresillassie, Yared Belete Belay, Adeladlew Kassie Netere, Ning Yan Gu

“…Abstract Background Limited evidence exists regarding the measurement properties of the EQ-5D-Y-3L across different modes of administration. This study aimed to examine changes in parent/caregiver-child/adolescent dyad agreement concerning health-related quality of life (HRQoL) over time, assess variations in health status according to socio-demographic factors, and evaluate the responsiveness of the EQ-5D-Y-3L within a pediatric population in Ethiopia. …”
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Analisis Teori Munāsabah dalam Penafsiran Saintifik: Studi terhadap Ayat-ayat Cahaya pada Tafsir Kemenag RI by Karuma Afada Himaya, Delta Yaumin Nahri

“…Often, interpretations focus solely on the verses being studied without considering their relationship and context with the preceding or following verses. The aim of this research is to examine the significance of munāsabah in the interpretation of scientific verses, through the analysis of verses containing scientific indications along with the implementation of munāsabah in those verses. …”
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The efficacy of pre-operative oral aceclofenac and intra-ligamentary mepivacaine on the success of failed inferior alveolar nerve block in patients with symptomatic irreversible pu... by Susmita Ghosh, Paras Mull Gehlot, Ganesh Jadhav, Annapoorna Ballagere Mariswamy, Karkala Venkappa Kishan, Ahmed Al Malwi, Shahabe Saquib Abullais

“…Objective This study aimed to compare the effects of oral pre-operative aceclofenac and supplemental intra-ligamentary mepivacaine and articaine injection on the anaesthetic efficacy of failed inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis in mandibular molars. …”
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Phytochemical Screening and Biological Activities of <i>Lippia multiflora</i> Moldenke by Dorcas Tlhapi, Ntsoaki Malebo, Idah Tichaidza Manduna, Monizi Mawunu, Ramakwala Christinah Chokwe

“…However, there is limited literature about the active compounds linked with the reported biological activities. This study aims to assess the chemical profiles, antioxidant properties, and the cytotoxicity effects of the roots, stem bark, and leaves of <i>L. multiflora</i>. …”
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Systematic review of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in the Arabian Peninsula: molecular epidemiology and resistance patterns by Enaam K. Idrees, Enaam K. Idrees, Marwh G. Aldriwesh, Marwh G. Aldriwesh, Marwh G. Aldriwesh, Manal M. Alkhulaifi, Majed F. Alghoribi, Majed F. Alghoribi, Majed F. Alghoribi

“…This systematic review aims to analyze the emergence of antimicrobial resistance genes in MDR K. pneumoniae across GHC countries.MethodsA systematic search was conducted using PubMed, ScienceDirect, and OpenMD for articles published up to March 15, 2023. …”
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The performance of ChatGPT in day surgery and pre-anesthesia risk assessment: a case-control study of 150 simulated patient presentations by Tingting Cheng, Yu Li, Jiaqiu Gu, Yibo He, Guangbao He, Peipei Zhou, Shuyun Li, Hang Xu, Yang Bao, Xuejun Wang

“…Results A total of 150 patient profiles were included in the study (75 males [50.0%] and 75 females [50.0%]). There was no difference between the ChatGPT group and the expert group for the ASA-PS classification and assessment of anesthesia risk in the patient profiles (P > 0.05). …”
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Nutritional status and practices among Chinese marathon runners: data from the China marathon nutrition survey (CMNS) by Yan Chen, Xueyuan Zhao, Xiangxin Li, Wei Wen, Jingyi Zhang, Zhihui Lu, Yiheng Liang, Chengnan Zhang, Junqiang Qiu

“…Background The increasing popularity of marathon running in China highlights the need to better understand the dietary habits and nutritional needs of marathon runners to optimize performance and health outcomes. The study aimed to assess the dietary behaviors, nutritional knowledge, and running-specific nutritional practices of Chinese marathon runners as part of the China Marathon Nutrition Survey (CMNS).Methods This nationwide cross-sectional survey was conducted between January and December 2024. …”
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Test negative case–control study of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness for symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection among healthcare workers: Zambia, 2021–2022 by Francis Dien Mwansa, Nathan Kapata, Roma Chilengi, Sombo Fwoloshi, Muzala Kapina, Kunda Musonda, Nyambe Sinyange, Patricia Bobo, Leora R Feldstein, Oliver Mweso, John Simwanza, Warren Malambo, Dabwitso Banda, Young M Yoo, Lloyd B Mulenga, Mazyanga Mazaba Liwewe, Simon Agolory, Jonas Hines

“…Objectives The study aim was to evaluate vaccine effectiveness (VE) of COVID-19 vaccines in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Zambia. …”
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The associations between adverse childhood experiences and body pain among middle-aged and older adults: findings from China by Shang Lou, Ziyue Sheng, Weidi Sun, Chenhao Zhang, Wenhan Xiao, Siyu Zhu, Jiajun Hao, Jiali Zhou, Peige Song

“…The presence of pain at different body sites was categorized into three areas: head & neck, trunk, and limbs. …”
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Measurement of Corneal Biomechanical Properties using Corneal Visualisation Scheimpflug Technology and Ocular Response Analyser in Healthy Saudi Female Adults: A Cross-sectional St... by Farah Maqsood, Noura Aldossari, Menwah Al Matrafi, Musarat Amina, Maram M Bawazir

“…The biomechanical properties of the cornea, at any level of cell to tissue to the sub-organ, might cause serious corneal diseases. Aim: To measure the corneal biomechanial properties in healthy Saudi females. …”
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Sistem Monitoring Terpadu untuk Kelompok Geriatri Menggunakan Fuzzy Mamdani Dan Deep Learning by Indra Griha Tofik Isa, Febie Elfaladonna

“…There are 10 DL models compared with different layer architectures and epochs, resulting in the highest accuracy in model 8 with an accuracy rate of 97.8% and an F1-score of 0.98. …”
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Remote Monitoring of Psoriasis: Comparing Care Models and Evaluating Quality of Life Outcomes: Mixed Methods Study by Jana Arsenjeva, Priit Kruus, Riina Hallik, Secil Matasova, Laura Prett, Katrin Kaarna, Liisi Raam, Oliver Taul, Liis Ilves, Kaisa Viljar, Pille Konno, Peeter Ross, Külli Kingo

“…The effectiveness of remote monitoring at both care levels was assessed by comparing baseline and average DLQI scores; a minimal clinically important difference (MCID) was defined as ≤–3. Odds ratios were calculated to compare outcomes between care levels. …”
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Exploring probiotic potential and antimicrobial properties of lactic acid bacteria from cow's milk by Jaqueline Milagres de Almeida, Juliana Takahashi Maffei, Clarice Gebara, Cintia Minafra, Bruno Toledo-Silva, Mônica Correia Gonçalves, Helio Langoni, André Thaler Neto, Fernando Nogueira Souza, Nathalia Cristina Cirone Silva

“…Milk also contains lactic acid bacteria (LABs), which can produce antimicrobial compounds and organic acids; an essential factor in developing different methods to control other bacteria. Another critical factor is that several species of LABs are considered potential probiotics, offering several health benefits. …”
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PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors monotherapy vs. combination therapy in elderly advanced NSCLC: a real-world study and nomogram for survival prognosis by Yunye Mao, An Wang, Xiangwei Ge, Jinzhao Zhai, Yi Hu, Jinliang Wang

“…Objective This real-world study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor monotherapy versus combination therapy with chemotherapy in elderly patients (≥ 65 years) with advanced NSCLC and develop a prognostic nomogram to guide personalized treatment decisions. …”
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Supplementation of astaxanthin and vitamin E in feed on the development of gonads white shrimp broodstock Litopenaeus vannamei Boone 1931 by Fajar Maulana, Harton Arfah, Mita Istifarini, Mia Setiawati

“…ABSTRACT   The quality of white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei broodstock can be improved through the addition of astaxanthin and vitamin E in the diet. This study aimed to determine the effect of administration of astaxanthin and vitamin E with different doses in the feed on the maturity gonad of prospective Pacific white shrimp broodstock. …”
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A study on the mechanism of Bushen Kaiqiao Formula in modulating microglial activation to alleviate neuroinflammation in ADHD by Jiaqi Zhang, Ruxin Sun, Yu Xiong, Yuting Yang, Jing Wang, Kanglin Zhu, Xinqiang Ni, Min Huang

“…In vitro, primary prefrontal cortical neurons and microglia were isolated from neonatal rats and treated with BSKQF-containing serum at different concentrations, with Methylphenidate (MPH) as a control. …”
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