Do Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Have an (In)Adequate Level of Physical Activity? A Latent Class Analysis Approach by Sretko Lukovic, Marko Baralic, Nina Tomonjic, Jovana Mihailovic, Aleksandra Neskovic, Marina Vujovic Sestakov, Ivana Pavlovic, Branko Barac, Tatjana Zivanovic Radnic, Predrag Ostojic

“…Introduction: Regular physical activity (PA) has a beneficial effect on joint pain, stiffness, strength, flexibility, and aerobic capacity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the level of PA in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and to identify potential barriers to this activity. …”
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Article RETRACTED due to bad practices of the authors, they are not reliable and they mislead the journal Influence and Interaction: Game-Based Exercises and Body Balance on Locomo... by Tama Anugrah, Sumaryanti Sumaryanti, Rachmah Laksmi Ambardini, Sigit Nugroho, Panggung Sutapa, Novita Intan Arovah, Nurhayati Simatupang

“…Dynamic body balance was measured using functional reach test. The locomotor ability assessment was conducted using the gross motor development-2nd edition test, while core muscle endurance was measured using plank test. …”
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An Informatics-Based, Payer-Led, Low-Intensity Multichannel Educational Campaign Designed to Decrease Postdischarge Utilization for Medicare Advantage Members: Retrospective Evalua... by Danica Fernandes, Elise Kokonas, Jai Bansal, Ken Hayashima, Brian Hurley, Annabel Ryu, Snehal Mhatre, Mohammed Ghori, Kelly Jean Craig, Amanda L Zaleski, Lily Vogel, Alena Baquet-Simpson, Daniel Reif

“…MethodsA quality improvement initiative was designed and implemented to provide an evidence-based outreach campaign using human-centered design and behavior change principles to deliver multiple intervention functions, including timely, contextual, and relevant delivery of education, enablement, and persuasion, to reinforce health-promoting behaviors related to planned or unplanned inpatient admissions. …”
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On-board radar complex for high-precision direction finding of radio sources for autonomous guidance of winged UAVs by Eduard Tserne, Semen Zhyla, Anatoliy Popov, Dmytro Vlasenko, Denys Kolesnikov, Olha Inkarbaieva, Volodymyr Kosharskyi, Hlib Cherepnin

“…The subject of this article is the design of a cheap, simple, and highly accurate on-board radar system for determining the angular position of radio-signal emission stations, which can be used to guide UAVs to a specified area of space. The aim of this study is to develop high-precision functioning algorithms, practical recommendations for implementation, and experimental measurements of the main parameters of the onboard radio direction finders of radio radiation sources placed on winged UAVs. …”
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Limitations of rapid diagnostic tests in malaria surveys in areas with varied transmission intensity in Uganda 2017-2019: Implications for selection and use of HRP2 RDTs. by Agaba B Bosco, Joaniter I Nankabirwa, Adoke Yeka, Sam Nsobya, Karryn Gresty, Karen Anderson, Paul Mbaka, Christiane Prosser, David Smith, Jimmy Opigo, Rhoda Namubiru, Emmanuel Arinaitwe, John Kissa, Samuel Gonahasa, Sungho Won, Bora Lee, Chae Seung Lim, Charles Karamagi, Qin Cheng, Joan K Nakayaga, Moses R Kamya

“…<h4>Background</h4>Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2 (HRP2)-based rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are exclusively recommended for malaria diagnosis in Uganda; however, their functionality can be affected by parasite-related factors that have not been investigated in field settings.…”
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MANAGEMENT OF ANGINA ATTACKS IN HEART FAILURE DUE TO NONCORONARY HEART DISEASE: TRIMETAZIDINE USAGE by M. Yu. Sitnikova, T. A. Lelyavina, V. L. Galenko

“…Aim. To study trimetazidine (TZ) impact on the frequency of hospitalizations, structural and functional myocardium parameters, exercise tolerance (ET) in congestive heart failure patients (CHF) of nonischemic etiology (after myocarditis or DCMP), having complaints on chest pains.Material and methods. …”
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Predicting higher risk factors for COVID-19 short-term reinfection in patients with rheumatic diseases: a modeling study based on XGBoost algorithm by Yao Liang, Siwei Xie, Xuqi Zheng, Xinyu Wu, Sijin Du, Yutong Jiang

“…Psychological health was evaluated using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy Fatigue (FACIT-F) scale, the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) questionnaire, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scale. …”
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Endoscopic surgery for multilevel spinal stenosis: a comprehensive meta-analysis and subgroup analysis of uniportal and biportal approaches by Manuel González-Murillo, Juan Castro-Toral, César Bonome-González, Juan Álvarez de Mon-Montoliú

“…It improves long-term pain and functionality, with no significant radiological changes or postoperative inflammation. …”
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Early Digital Engagement Among Younger Children and the Transformation of Parenting in the Digital Age From an mHealth Perspective: Scoping Review by Nafisa Anjum, Md Mehedi Hasan, Nursat Jahan, Sheikh Iqbal Ahamed, Allison Garefino, Nazmus Sakib

“…This study provides valuable insights into improving obedience to healthy screen use and fostering a digital ecosystem where technology itself functions as an advocate of child progress, instead of an obligation.…”
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Integrated genomic and transcriptomic analysis of polydactyly in chickens by Zhiying Huang, Xiaomeng Miao, Diyan Li, Jia Liu, Haolin Chen, Yuan Su, Yuan Su

“…These findings offer clear targets for functional validation and may guide selective breeding for limb traits in poultry.…”
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A Live Video Resiliency Dyadic Intervention for Persons With Dementia and Their Care-Partners Early After Diagnosis: Protocol for Open Pilot of Resilient Together for Dementia by Sydney McCage, Kristin Walker, Talea Cornelius, Robert A Parker, Kristen Dams-O'Connor, Brad Dickerson, Christine Ritchie, Ana-Maria Vranceanu, Sarah Bannon

“…Consenting dyads will complete baseline assessments of emotional distress, quality of life, relationship functioning, and resiliency skills. Dyads will then participate in 6 weekly RT-ADRD sessions together (30-60 minutes each). …”
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Value of Epicardial Adipose Tissue Thickness in Predicting Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Metabolic Syndrome by Andrey R. Kim, Rano B. Alieva, Aleksandr B. Shek, Shokhistakhon S. Akhmedova, Liliya E. Kan

“…Methods and Results: The study included 224 patients diagnosed with CAD, specifically those with functional class III angina pectoris and MetS. MetS criteria were defined in accordance with the IDF criteria (2005). …”
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Pharmacognostic analysis and antimalarial evaluation of quercetin in Ilex umbellulata bark using HPTLC, in vitro screening, molecular docking, and network pharmacology by James H. Zothantluanga, Dipak Chetia, Yasangam Umbon, T. C. Lalhriatpuii, Dhritiman Roy, Nidahun Lamare, Salem Lalvenhimi

“…Despite its traditional relevance, the pharmacognostic parameters and pharmacological properties remained unexplored. In this study, we aim to develop the missing pharmacognostic parameters with modern analytical techniques and carry out multi-step computational studies to study the antimalarial potential of I. umbellulata. …”
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The influence of social media and cultural ideals on body dysmorphic disorder among adult males in the UAE by Kholod Haj Hussain, Abdul Rahman Al Midani, Abdul Rahman Al Midani, Mohamad Abdallah, Aisha Alyassi, Haya Alzubaidy, Shahad Alrashed, Jibran Sualeh Muhammad, Hamid A. Alhaj

“…IntroductionBody Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a psychiatric condition characterized by an excessive preoccupation with perceived flaws in physical appearance, often resulting in significant emotional distress and impaired functioning. Although social influences are believed to contribute to the development of BDD, their specific impact remains underexplored, especially among males in the Middle East. …”
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THE PREVALENCE OF DENTOALVEOLAR ANOMALIES AND DEFORMITIES IN PATIENTS WITH DENTAL DEFECTS. by B.M. Mirchuk, Y.V. Maksymov

“… As result of the presence of defects in the dentition, a range of morphological, aesthetic and functional changes arises, which considerably complicates the process of diagnosis and treatment of this pathology. …”
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AI-Enhanced Virtual Reality Self-Talk for Psychological Counseling: Formative Qualitative Study by ‪Moreah Zisquit, Alon Shoa, Ramon Oliva, Stav Perry, Bernhard Spanlang, Anat Brunstein Klomek, Mel Slater, Doron Friedman

“…The design process addressed user interface, speech-to-text functionalities, fine-tuning the LLMs, and prompt engineering. …”
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THE COURSE OF HEPATITIS C INFECTION AND RESPONSE TO ANTI-VIRAL THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH THALASSEMIA MAJOR AND HEPATITIS C INFECTION: A LONGITUDINAL, PROSPECTIVE STUDY. by Sanaa Kamal, Sara Abdelhakam, Dr., Dahlia Ghoraba, Mohamad Amer Mohsen, Ahmed Abdelsalam, Huda Hassan, Leila Nabeigh

“…Background/Aims: The course of hepatitis C infection (HCV) in patients with thalassemia has not been adequately studied and management has not been optimized. …”
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Exploring Pain Empathy Among Doctors, Nurses and Patients: A Scoping Review by Zhou WQ, Gao YT, Zhang CR, Xing Y, Zhou LS, Luan W

“…The studies employed 75 distinct research tools, including the Empathy for Pain Scale (EPS), the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI), pain empathy paradigms, and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), along with various detection technologies, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and electroencephalography (EEG). …”
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Anti-Inflammatory effects of Lactobacillus helveticus and Arthrospira platensis on colonic cells inflamed by Crohn’s disease-associated Escherichia coli by Samira Alipour, Hossein Halimi, Nastaran Asri, Mohammad Rostami-Nejad, Leila Pishkar, Hamidreza Houri

“…Signaling molecules (NF-κB, STAT3, NOD2) were analyzed via qPCR to capture pathway activation dynamics, while cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-8, IL-10) were quantified by ELISA to assess secreted functional proteins. Results HA-A. platensis reduced E. coli adhesion by 68% (P < 0.001) and completely inhibited invasion. …”
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A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, multi-centre, phase III study of MLC901 (NeuroAiDTMII) for the treatment of cognitive impairment after mild traumatic brain injury. by Pavel I Pilipenko, Anna A Ivanova, Yulia V Kotsiubinskaya, Vera N Grigoryeva, Alexey Y Khrulev, Anatoly V Skorokhodov, Maxim M Gavrik, Nona N Mkrtchan, Marek Majdan, Peter Valkovic, Daria Rabarova, Suzanne Barker-Collo, Kelly Jones, Valery L Feigin

“…Although up to 40% of adults with mild TBI experience persistent functional deficits, there is no proven-effective treatment to facilitate recovery after it.…”
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