Comparative Evaluation of Bisphenol-A Released from Five Different Orthodontic Aligners - An In vitro Study Using Gas Chromatography Coupled with Mass Spectrometry by SD Milling Tania, S Ashwin Kumar, S Veerasankar, C Priya Dharshini, Mary Sheloni Missier, C Dhanalakshmi

“…Background: Bisphenol A (BPA) monomer is used during the production of a wide variety of orthodontic materials such as composites, aesthetic brackets, and thermoplastic aligners; its release from incomplete polymerisation and resin degradation poses serious health risks. …”
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Correlation of Cognition With Disability and Physical Performance in Patients With Relapsing-Remitting MS by Marko Luostarinen, Anne M Portaankorva, Pirjo Urpilainen, Saara Takala, Mika Venojärvi

“…Objective This study aimed to investigate the association between cognition, disability, and physical performance in relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) patients. Methods A total of 41 patients with RRMS with an Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) level of 0-5.5 and 20 healthy controls completed the MS Functional Composite (MSFC) test and the Symbol Digit Modality Test (SDMT). …”
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A pilot evaluation of the artificial intelligence system CAD-EYE to optically characterise lesions in inflammatory bowel disease surveillance by Sherman Picardo, Shankar Menon, Kenji So, Kannan Venugopal, Wendy Cheng, Krish Ragunath

“…Background: Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have an increased risk of colorectal cancer. …”
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Development and validation of Restless Legs Syndrome Diary for the assessment of severity and course of symptoms – A cross-sectional study by Chandni Sharma, Vijay Krishnan, Lokesh Kumar Saini, Niraj Kumar, Ravi Gupta

“…Background: The clinical course and severity of restless legs syndrome (RLS) are variable. …”
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Decomposing delayed first marriage and birth across cohorts: The role of increased employment instability among men in Japan by Ryota Mugiyama

“…BACKGROUND: Increased employment instability over recent decades has been argued to contribute to delayed family formation. …”
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The independent and joint role of socioeconomic status and family relationships on mortality risk in China: cultural differences and health inequalities in the context of intergene... by Zhixi Zhu, Yiying Wang, Xin Wang, Fuyan Zhang, Lisha Yu, Tao Liu

“…Abstract Background Socioeconomic status (SES) and family relationships are critical social determinants of health disparities. …”
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Agreement between CES-D and CIDI-SF scales of depression among older adults: a cross-sectional comparative study based on the longitudinal aging study in India, 2017-19 by T. Muhammad, Soomi Lee, Manish Kumar, T. V. Sekher, Mathew Varghese

“…Methods Data came from the first wave of the Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI) which was conducted during 2017-19. …”
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Factors affecting cadmium toxicity to rice germinated in soils collected from downstream areas of abandoned zinc mines by P. Chanpiwat, A. Numprasanthai

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Cadmium contamination in rice grains with a maximum concentration 19 times the national food standard at sites downstream of zinc mines in Thailand has been reported since 2005. …”
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Association between tonsillectomy plus steroid pulse therapy and renal outcomes in patients with IgA nephropathy: a retrospective cohort study by Ayano Hayashi, Kayoko Mizuno, Kanna Shinkawa, Kazunori Sakoda, Satomi Yoshida, Masato Takeuchi, Motoko Yanagita, Koji Kawakami

“…Abstract Background IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common disorder in chronic glomerulonephritis, and various treatment methods have been established. …”
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Simulating the methodological bias in the ATLS classification of hypovolemic shock: a critical reappraisal of the base deficit renaissance by M. L. A. Heldeweg, T. T. R. Heldeweg, J. A. H. Stohlmann, P. Freire Jorge, R. Boer, L. A. Schwarte, P. Schober

“…Then, in accordance with the methods of the original study we created a composite of ATLS parameters (highest class amongst heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and Glasgow Coma Scale) and compared it with BD for resulting transfusion quantity. …”
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In vitro evaluation of the effectiveness of pediatric drugs and tooth brushing on the surface roughness of different restorative dental materials used in pedodontics by Şemsettin Yildiz, Osman Ataş

“…Purpose: The aim is to assess the effects of various drugs and toothbrushes used in children on the SR of dental restorative materials. Methods: A total of 60 samples of different dental filling materials (polyacid-modified composite resin [compomer], glass ionomer cement [GIC], and composite resin) were prepared. …”
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Joint effects of sodium intake and circadian rhythm of urinary sodium excretion on prognosis of chronic kidney disease: a prospective study by Yu He, Jiawen Li, Jialing Rao, Weiyan Lai, Qin Wei, Haiteng Li, Yuxuan Li, Hui Peng, Jun Zhang

“…Background: Sodium harmony is closely correlated with the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). …”
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Medial open wedge osteotomy yields comparable stability to lateral open wedge procedure on the distal femur. by Roman Frederik Karkosch, Michael Schwarze, Tomas Smith, Maximilian Petri, Marc-Frederic Pastor, Hauke Horstmann

“…Our hypothesis was that there would be no difference regarding biomechanical outcome parameters between these two groups.<h4>Methods</h4>Medial and lateral open wedge osteotomies were performed in composite bone model as routine. …”
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Loneliness, social isolation and psychiatric disorders: insights from the National Mental Health Survey in Korea by Eun Jung Kim, Ji Hyun An, Jin Young Jung, Bong Jin Hahm, Jin Pyo Hong

“… Background Loneliness and social isolation pose significant public health concerns globally, with adverse effects on mental health and well-being. …”
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Impact of variations in airborne microbiota on pneumonia infection: An exploratory study by Li Zhou, Chenchen Song, Lianlian Zhao, Zhi Guo, Yuhan Lei, Yunlin Han, Kai Gao, Yanfeng Xu, Zhiguang Xiang, Baicun Li, Jianguo Guo

“…Methods: Five different ratios of bacterial community structures were randomly generated. …”
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metaGEENOME: an integrated framework for differential abundance analysis of microbiome data in cross-sectional and longitudinal studies by Ahmed Abdelkader, Nur A. Ferdous, Mohamed El-Hadidi, Tomasz Burzykowski, Mohamed Mysara

“…Abstract Background Detecting biomarkers is a key objective in microbiome research, often done through 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing or shotgun metagenomic analysis. …”
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Coexisting predictors for undernutrition indices among under-five children in West Africa: application of a multilevel multivariate ordinal logistic regression model by Abebew Aklog Asmare, Awoke Seyoum Tegegne, Denekew Bitew Belay, Yitateku Adugna Agmas

“…Abstract Background Due to its immediate and long-term implications for population health and socioeconomic advancement, children’s nutritional status is especially crucial. …”
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The diagnostic utility of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in the early detection of cancer: a systematic review by Sarah Douglah, Reem Khalil, Reem Kanaan, Moza Almeqbaali, Nada Abdelmonem, Marc Abdelmessih, Yousr Khairalla, Natheer H. Al-Rawi

“…Background Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are a family of polysaccharides found abundantly in the extracellular matrix (ECM) of tissues. …”
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Study protocol for developing an urban deprivation index in Nepal: Data review, measurement, visualization and real-world application in urban poverty alleviation. by Sampurna Kakchapati, Sitashma Mainali, Noemia Teixeira de Siqueira-Filha, Helen Elsey, Joseph Paul Hicks, Andrew Clark, Farzana Sehrin, Zahidul Quayyum, Bassey Ebenso, Sushil Chandra Baral

“…<h4>Background</h4>Over the last two decades, Nepal has experienced substantial urbanization, with an increasing number of people choosing to move to cities. …”
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Surface-engineered chitosan-coated nanostructured lipid carriers for intranasal delivery of Oxcarbazepine and Vitamin E oil in epilepsy management by Farhan Haider, Eman Aldosari, Rabea Parveen, Sanjula Baboota, Azka Gull, Saba Khan, Javed Ali

“…Abstract Background The effectiveness of conventional oral antiepileptic drug administration is hampered by issues such as inadequate bioavailability, dose-related adverse effects and non-compliance in alleviating epilepsy. …”
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