Development and psychometric validation of the Italian version of the Wender-Reimherr Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Scale (WRAADDS) by Giulio Emilio Brancati, Lisa Ventura, Alessandro Froli, Samuele Gemignani, Thomas E. Gift, Barrie K. Marchant, Giulio Perugi

“…Background and Objectives: In this study we developed and validated the Italian version of the Wender-Reimherr Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Scale (WRAADDS), a clinician-rated scale for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. …”
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Novel Resolvin D1-Loaded Biologics as an Advanced Approach for Inflammation Control and Tissue Regeneration: Preparation and Characterization by Zhe Xing, Jingwen Liang, Yang Sun, Jing Dai, Jiazheng Cai, Masahito Fujio, Yiwen Xu, Xiaoli An, Ying Xue

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Constant inflammation can be a detrimental response in bone regeneration. …”
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The impact of dental varnishes on the immediate surface microhardness and roughness of restorative dental materials: An in vitro study by Lovrić Jovana, Marković Milisav, Bulajić Marko, Zeljković Saša, Ilić Jana, Dolić Olivera

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the way in which dental varnishes, one of which contained fluoride and the other casein phosphopeptideamorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP), affect the microhardness and roughness of the three most commonly used restorative materials in pediatric dental practice [resin-modified (RM) glass ionomer cement (GIC), high-viscosity (HV) GIC, and micro-hybrid composite (MHCOMP)]. Methods. The study included 60 discs and 60 bars, of which 20 discs and 20 bars each were made from one of the three commonly used dental restorative materials. …”
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rhIL-7-hyFc and hIL-2/TCB2c combination promotes an immune-stimulatory tumor microenvironment that improves antitumor efficacy of checkpoint inhibitors by Miyoung Kim, Eun Ju Lee, Donghoon Choi, Sara Ferrando-Martinez, Minji Lee, Sun-Kyoung Im, Seungtae Baek, Mankyu Ji, Seung Taek Ji, Daeun Kim, Jun-Young Lee, Alexandra Wolfarth

“…Background Recombinant human interleukin (rhIL)-7-hyFc (efineptakin alfa; NT-I7) is a potent T-cell amplifier, with two IL-7 molecules fused to IgD/IgG4 elements. rhIL-7-hyFc promotes extensive infiltration of CD8+ T cells into the tumor, concurrently increasing the numbers of intratumoral PD-1+CD8+ T cells. …”
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Four-year follow-up of CHARM2, an effective family planning intervention, on number and sex of births: Findings from an RCT in rural India by Anita Raj, Nicole Johns, Florin Vaida, Mohan Ghule, Namratha Rao, Jay G. Silverman

“…Background: Effective family planning interventions may have inadvertent effects on births of girls given son preference in India. …”
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Evaluation of parenting interventions for those with additional health and social care needs during pregnancy: THRIVE a multi-arm RCT with embedded economic and process components by Marion Henderson, Anja Wittkowski, Katie Buston, Karen Crawford, Alice MacLachlan, Alex McConnachie, Emma McIntosh, Claudia-Martina Messow, Catherine Nixon, Rosaleen O’Brien, Shona Shinwell, Daniel Wight, Yiqiao Xin, Rachel Calam, Ruth Dundas, James Law, Helen Minnis, Lucy Thompson, Philip Wilson

“…Background Women who have additional social and care needs in pregnancy (e.g. social adversity, maternal depression and anxiety) are likely to produce high levels of stress hormones. …”
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Passive dehydration alters raw bioimpedance parameters: generic vs. individualized phase angle and estimated characteristic frequency by David H. Fukuda, Modesto A. Lebron, Kworweinski Lafontant, Gavin N. Van Staden, Adam J. Wells, Jeffrey R. Stout

“…Background Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is commonly used to determine body composition, including estimates of total body water (TBW), intracellular water (ICW), and extracellular water (ECW). …”
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Minimally invasive surfactant therapy versus intubation for surfactant administration in very low birth weight infants with respiratory distress syndrome by Xing-An Wang, Lih-Ju Chen, Shan-Ming Chen, Pen-Hua Su, Jia-Yuh Chen

“…Background: Minimally invasive surfactant therapy (MIST) is a new mode of surfactant administration without intubation to spontaneously breathing preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). …”
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Season of conception and neurodevelopmental outcomes in singleton preterm infants less than 29 weeks gestation by Smita Roychoudhury, Selphee Tang, Shabih U. Hasan, Kevin Fonseca, Abhay Lodha, Belal Alshaikh, Essa Alawad, Kamran Yusuf

“…BackgroundEnvironmental factors vary with the seasons and affect fetal development. …”
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Development of a medication experience scale for patients with chronic disease in primary care facilities by Jiaxian Shao, Haihong Cao, Zhihong Sun, Xiaona Li, Min Gao, Ziyuan Li, Yongli Shi, Ping Dong, Wenqiang Yin, Zhongming Chen

“…Background: Understanding patients' medication experience is crucial for improving adherence, health outcomes, and medical safety. …”
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Mid-Flexion Sagittal Stability of Total Knee Arthroplasty Implanted With Kinematic Alignment: A Quantitative Radiographic Laxity Study With Single-Radius Posterior-Stabilized and C... by Lauren K. Holbrook, MS, Emma N. Horton, BS, David F. Scott, MD

“…Background: Stability between full extension and 90° of flexion is crucial for successful outcomes in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). …”
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Enoxaparin dosing for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in hospitalized underweight adult patients: a retrospective cohort study by Salam Ibrahim Abou Safrah, Mohamed Omar Saad, May Alasmar, Fatima Ashfaq Butt, Somaya Khaled Koraysh

“…Abstract Background Enoxaparin is commonly used for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in adult hospitalized patients. …”
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Factors determining cognitive, motor and language scores in low birth weight infants from North India. by Ravi Prakash Upadhyay, Sunita Taneja, Suman Ranjitkar, Sarmila Mazumder, Nita Bhandari, Tarun Dua, Laxman Shrestha, Tor A Strand

“…<h4>Background</h4>Children born with low birth weight (LBW) tend to have lower neurodevelopmental scores compared to term normal birth weight children. …”
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Declined intrinsic capacity is associated with one-year functional disability in older hypertensive inpatients by Xingkun Zeng, Huilan Guan, Yanyan Wang, Shanshan Shen

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of declined intrinsic capacity (IC) on the risk of 1-year functional disability in older hypertensive inpatients. Methods A total of 233 hypertensive elderly from Zhejiang Hospital in China were included in this retrospective observational study. …”
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Denture microbiome shift and changes of salivary inflammatory markers following insertion of 3D printed removable partial PMMA denture: a pilot study by Norlela Yacob, Syarida Hasnur Safii, Norasmatul Akma Ahmad, Norsiah Yunus, Fathilah Abdul Razak

“…Abstract Background The aim of this study was to investigate the microbiome shift of denture biofilm formation, the incidence of Candida and changes of salivary inflammatory markers following insertion of 3-dimensional printed PMMA denture. …”
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Comparative Analysis and Systematic Review of Nanocomposite Resins in Restorative Dentistry: Durability and Antimicrobial Properties by Muhammad Saleem Qureshi, Khadija Akhtar, Farah Tasleem, Permanand, Maleeha Khurram, Ayesha Imtiaz, Muhammad Hussain

“… Background: Nanocomposite resins became promising materials in restorative dentistry due to the application of nanotechnology to improve durability and microbial resistance characteristics. …”
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Developing a multivariate model for the prediction of concussion recovery in sportspeople: a machine learning approach by Antonio Belli, Vijay Sawlani, David Davies, Kamal Yakoub, Louise C Yates, Elliot Yates, Xuanxuan Li, Yiping Lu

“…Background Sportspeople suffering from mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) who return prematurely to sport are at an increased risk of delayed recovery, repeat concussion events and, in the longer-term, the development of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. …”
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Clinical Characteristics and Outcome of Kidney Transplant Recipients Infected with COVID-19: A Retrospective Observational Study by Manzoor Ahmad Parry, Rayees Yousuf Sheikh, Raja Kaamil Qadri, Muzafar Maqsood Wani, Imtiyaz Wani, Mohammad Ashraf Bhat

“…Methods: In this retrospective study, we analyzed data from 122 KTRs confirmed to have COVID-19. …”
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Using Biosensor Devices and Ecological Momentary Assessment to Measure Emotion Regulation Processes: Pilot Observational Study With Dialectical Behavior Therapy by Shireen L Rizvi, Allison K Ruork, Qingqing Yin, April Yeager, Madison E Taylor, Evan M Kleiman

“… Abstract BackgroundNovel technologies, such as ecological momentary assessment (EMA) and wearable biosensor wristwatches, are increasingly being used to assess outcomes and mechanisms of change in psychological treatments. …”
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Long‐Term Outcomes of Mitral Valve Repair With Artificial Chordae and Annuloplasty for Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs by Kentaro Kurogochi, Shimon Furusato, Emi Takahashi, Miho Tabata, Masashi Mizuno, Yasuyuki Nii, Masami Uechi

“…ABSTRACT Background Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) in dogs commonly progresses to congestive heart failure, which carries a poor prognosis. …”
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