Health care professionals intention to use digital health data hub working in East Gojjam Hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia: Technology acceptance modeling. by Ayenew Sisay Gebeyew, Sefefe Birhanu Tizie, Bayou Tilahun Assaye, Afework Edmealem, Temesgen Feyu, Habtamu Mekonen, Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke, Melese Getachew, Andualem Fentahun

“…<h4>Background</h4>Digital health data hubs contribute significantly to finding the right solutions to health problems, which forms the basis for achieving sustainable development goals. …”
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Socioeconomic and racial-ethnic disparities in flame retardant exposure and executive function skills in preschool children by Alexis Merculief, Megan McClelland, Stephanie Foster, John Geldhof, Shannon Lipscomb, Kim Anderson, Molly L. Kile

“…Abstract Background Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and organophosphate esters (OPEs) are commonly used as flame retardants. …”
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Lipid metabolism dysregulation in umbilical cord plasma of newborns from mothers with preeclampsia is associated with neonatal physical parameters at birth by Jing Ding, Yihan Xiao, Jie Fu, Qionghui Huang, Zijun Ma, Chao Zhang, Yan Wang, Guoli Liu, Hongkun Wu, Yifang Yuan

“…Abstract Background Preeclampsia is linked to fetal growth restriction and may have long-term implications for the offspring. …”
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Examining Sex Differences in Visual Reliance During Postural Control in Intercollegiate Athletes by Nicolette Ingel, Victoria Vice, Courtney Dommer, Jennifer Csonka, Tara Moore, Ariel Zaleski, Carolyn Killelea, Mallory Faherty, Jody Feld, Timothy Sell

“…# Background Risk factors for different sports injuries vary between sexes. …”
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Oscillometry Assesses Small Airway Disease and Reveals Peripheral Lung Pathology in Early Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Cross-Sectional Study by Athena Gogali, Georgia Gkrepi, Christos Kyriakopoulos, Konstantinos Tatsis, Konstantinos Katsoulis, Chara Tselepi, Konstantinos Kostikas

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Small airway disease/dysfunction (SAD) is crucial in obstructive airway diseases but is less investigated in interstitial lung disease (ILD). …”
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Evaluation of the marginal fit and fracture resistance of interim restorations fabricated using different techniques: an in vitro study by Mostafa Elashkar, Yehia Aboushady, Merna Ihab, Mohamed T. El Halawani

“…Aim The aim of this in vitro study was to investigate the marginal fit and fracture resistance of manually fabricated, computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) milled, and CAD/CAM three-dimensionally (3D) printed 3-unit interim fixed dental prostheses (FDPs). Materials and methods Sixty-four 3-unit interim FDPs were fabricated on epoxy resin models using different fabrication techniques: manual fabrication with poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) (n = 16), manual fabrication with Bis-acrylic composite resin (n = 16), CAD/CAM milling (n = 16), and CAD/CAM 3D-printing with a digital light processing (DLP) printer (n = 16). …”
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The association of systemic immune-inflammation index with incident breast cancer and all-cause mortality: evidence from a large population-based study by Yu Li, Yu Li, Meng Yu, Ming Yang, Jingqi Yang

“…BackgroundChronic low-grade inflammation is recognized as a significant factor in various health outcomes, including the development and progression of breast cancer. …”
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Resting state EEG in young children with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: associations with medications and seizures by Caitlin C. Clements, Anne-Michelle Engelstad, Carol L. Wilkinson, Carly Hyde, Megan Hartney, Alexandra Simmons, Helen Tager-Flusberg, Shafali Jeste, Charles A. Nelson

“…Abstract Background Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is a rare genetic condition caused by mutation to TSC1 or TSC2 genes, with a population prevalence of 1/7000 births. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Indonesian version of the Quality of Life Index (QLI-I) among family caregivers of dependent older persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Rinco Siregar, Charuwan Kritpracha, Tippamas Chinnawong, Jos M. Latour

“…Background: The quality of life (QoL) of family caregivers supporting older persons with functional dependence due to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a growing concern. …”
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Device measured physical activity before pregnancy and the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in the HUNT study: a population-based cohort study by Laura Vatn Slapgaard, Signe Nilssen Stafne, Vegar Rangul, Ingrid Aanesland Dahle, Julie Horn

“…Abstract Background Adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs), including gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), small for gestational age (SGA) offspring, preterm birth and placental abruption, pose significant short and long-term health consequences for mothers and their offspring. …”
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High throughput morphological screening identifies chemically defined media for mesenchymal stromal cells that enhances proliferation and supports maintenance of immunomodulatory f... by Thomas M. Spoerer, Andrew M. Larey, Winifred Asigri, Kanupriya R. Daga, Ross A. Marklein

“…Abstract Background While mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) therapies show promise for treating several indications due to their regenerative and immunomodulatory capacity, clinical translation has yet to be achieved due to a lack of robust, scalable manufacturing practices. …”
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Effects of balance training combined with stroboscopic visual training on balance ability in college-aged male soccer players by Maochun Lu, Yuan Zhai, Hui Peng, Junsheng Cao, Yi Yang, Liang Chen

“…Abstract Background Balance training combined with stroboscopic visual training (SVT) has emerged as a potential intervention for enhancing athletic performance. …”
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Spatiotemporal prediction of alpine wetlands under multi-climate scenarios in the west of Sichuan, China by Haijun Wang, Xiangdong Kong, Onanong Phewnil, Ji Luo, Pengju Li, Xiyong Chen, Tianhui Xie

“…However, due to the limitations of computational models, previous studies have been unable to adequately understand the spatiotemporal change trends of these alpine wetlands. Methods We employed a large sample and composite supervised classification algorithms to classify alpine wetlands and generate wetland maps, based on the Google Earth Engine cloud computing platform. …”
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J-shaped association between serum glucose potassium ratio and prognosis in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction with stronger predictive value in non-diabetic patients by Liang Shan, Keyang Zheng, Wenlong Dai, Peng Hao, Yintang Wang

“…Abstract Background: The relationship between serum glucose/potassium ratio (GPR) and the adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) has not been completely clarified. …”
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Visual Perception and Fixation Patterns in an Individual with Ventral Simultanagnosia, Integrative Agnosia and Bilateral Visual Field Loss by Isla Williams, Andrea Phillipou, Elsdon Storey, Peter Brotchie, Larry Abel

“…Background/Objectives: As high-acuity vision is limited to a very small visual angle, examination of a scene requires multiple fixations. …”
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Patient-reported long-term sexual morbidity in prostate cancer survivors treated with external beam radiation therapy alone or combined with high-dose-rate brachytherapy by Trude B. Wedde, Milada S. Hagen, Kari M. Vatne, Line B. Nilsen, Taran P. Hellebust, Wolfgang Lilleby

“…The aim of this long-term cross-sectional study was to compare patient-reported sexual function, hormonal symptoms and quality of life (QoL) after EBRT-only or HDR-BT+.  Methods: In 2016, minimum 5 years after treatment, men treated with HDR-BT+ (n = 248) or EBRT-only (n = 91) responded to a questionnaire containing the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC)-26 and the Short Form-12 (SF-12).  …”
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Unicortical Locking Screws Provide Comparable Rigidity to Bicortical Compression Screws in Tranverse Mid-Shaft Clavicle Fracture Plate Fixation Constructs by Curtis W. Hartman, Nicholas C. Branting, Matthew A. Mormino, Timothy J. Lackner, Bradford P. Zitsch, Edward V. Fehringer, Hani Haider

“…The purpose of this study was to compare bicortical compression and unicortical locked clavicle plate constructs biomechanically. <b>Materials and Methods</b>: Ten fourth-generation composite transverse mid-shaft clavicle osteotomy specimens were assigned to two groups, and each clavicle was fixed with an eight-hole second-generation 3.5 mm pelvic reconstruction plate placed superiorly. …”
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Gut microbiome in patients with early-stage and late-stage endometriosis by Zhaoxia Cai, Ziwei Zhou, Sixia Huang, Song Ma, Yuying Chen, Yuzhen Cao, Ying Ma

“…Abstract Background Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory gynecological disease. …”
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The inferred modulation of correlated vaginal microbiota and metabolome by cervical differentially expressed genes across distinct CIN grades by Wenkui Dai, Yu Liu, Xin Jiang, Ruinan Xu, Chunlei Guo, Jun Hou, Di Wu, Changzhong Li, Hui Du, Ruifang Wu

“…Abstract Background In vitro studies have demonstrated the modulation of vaginal microbiota (VM) by cervical peptides which levels varied with the status of HPV infection and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) grades. …”
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An intervention framework for the adoption of solar home system technology in rural Vhembe district, South Africa by Ranganai Chidembo, Joseph Francis, Simbarashe Kativhu

“…Abstract Background Solar photovoltaic technology is one of the promising renewable energy solutions of the twenty-first century. …”
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