Problematic Internet use among resident physicians at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Yiknashewa Solomon Mekonnen, Selamawit Alemayehu Tessema, Solomon Dhabi Bedane, Askalemariam Bikiss Ali

“…There is a limitation of epidemiologic data related to PIU. This is due to a lack of consensus on the definition and variability of assessment tools of PIU. …”
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Kicking against the PRCs - A Domesticated Transposase Antagonises Silencing Mediated by Polycomb Group Proteins and Is an Accessory Component of Polycomb Repressive Complex 2. by Shih Chieh Liang, Ben Hartwig, Pumi Perera, Santiago Mora-García, Erica de Leau, Harry Thornton, Flavia de Lima Alves, Juri Rappsilber, Suxin Yang, Geo Velikkakam James, Korbinian Schneeberger, E Jean Finnegan, Franziska Turck, Justin Goodrich

“…The Polycomb group (PcG) and trithorax group (trxG) genes play crucial roles in development by regulating expression of homeotic and other genes controlling cell fate. …”
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Accuracy and precision in DM intake prediction models for lactating dairy cows by N. Mehaba, S. Schrade, L. Eggerschwiler, F. Dohme-Meier, P. Schlegel

“…The evaluation was based on routine Agroscope dairy herd data recorded between November 2015 and March 2021. …”
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Modern Trends and Recent Applications of Hyperspectral Imaging: A Review by Ming-Fang Cheng, Arvind Mukundan, Riya Karmakar, Muhamed Adil Edavana Valappil, Jumana Jouhar, Hsiang-Chen Wang

“…Future advancements are anticipated to concentrate on the integration of deep learning models for automated feature extraction and decision-making in hyperspectral imaging analysis. The development of lightweight, portable HSI devices will enable more on-site applications in agriculture, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. …”
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Elevation of Inflammatory Cytokines and Proteins after Intra-Articular Ankle Fracture: A Cross-Sectional Study of 47 Ankle Fracture Patients by That Minh Pham, Lars Henrik Frich, Kate Lykke Lambertsen, Søren Overgaard, Hagen Schmal

“…We show that an acute ankle fracture is followed by an inflammatory reaction and cartilage degeneration. These data contribute to the current understanding of the protein regulation behind the development of PTOA and is a further step towards supplementing the current surgical treatment. …”
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Clinical-epidemiological characteristics delivery cases of tropic dengue fever by V. V. Nechaev, I. I. Yarovaya, G. V. Kachenya, E. V. Doguzhieva, S. S. Buntovskya, A. D. Egorickhina, R. S. Shkurskaya, I. G. Chkhindzeria, N. E. Chunaeva

“…Petersburg.Materials and methods. The obtained data of official registration of cases of diseases in the Department of accounting and registration of infectious and parasitic diseases of the city of St. …”
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Sex-specific differences in preclinical models of advanced chronic liver disease and portal hypertension by Peio Aristu-Zabalza, María Andrés-Rozas, Zoe Boyer-Díaz, David P. Al-Adra, Douglas Maya-Miles, Sergi Guixé-Muntet, Anabel Fernández-Iglesias, Jordi Gracia-Sancho

“…Two human sample cohorts were compared to preclinical data for translational insights. Results Both animal models showed PH. …”
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Influencing Factors of Self-Management Behavior in Patients with Glaucoma in West China: A Cross-Sectional Study by Zhang X, Ren J, Tang L, Zeng JH, Tang J

“…Survey instruments included: 1) a self-developed general information questionnaire (covering demographic and disease-related data); 2) the Glaucoma Self-Management Questionnaire (GSMQ); 3) the Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS); and 4) the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (BIPQ).Results: The mean total score of the glaucoma self-management questionnaire was 50.64± 6.06. …”
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Social determinants of health and diabetes self-care management in South Africa by Assegid Hellebo, Andre Pascal Kengne, Amarech Obse, Naomi Levitt, Bronwyn Myers, Susan Cleary, Olufunke Alaba

“…This study examined how Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) are associated with self-care management practices in individuals with diabetes in South Africa using the framework developed by the Healthy People 2020 initiative. Methods This study utilised cross-sectional Project Mind baseline data collected in 2017. …”
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Detectability of Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Levels Associated with Cardiovascular Diseases in Patients of North-West Region Hospital by A. R. Volkova, O. D. Dygun, O. N. Zhdanova, B. G. Lukichev, L. A. Belyakova, E. M. Sereda

“…Using the discriminant analysis, a mathematical model was built which allows predicting the development of CVD according to the TSH level of (accuracy - 66.7%, sensitivity - 22.3%, specificity - 96.8%). …”
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Kinship analyses in forensic genetics: when complex hypotheses meet (very) complex genotypes by Marisa Faustino, Leonor Gusmão, António Amorim, Daniel Kling, Nádia Pinto

“… Kinship analyses unlock the power of genetic data to unravel biological relationships and identify individuals. …”
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Palliative cystectomy. Is there a place in bladder cancer surgery? by O. N. Vasilyev, V. A. Perepechay, M. I. Kogan, A. V. Ryzhkin

“…It was comparable with the data of modern literature in both cases (3.4% and 3.0%). …”
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The Association Between Internet Use and Co-occurring Health Care Needs: Cross-Sectional Study in China by Yiqing Xing, Xuejiao Liu, Liang Zhang, Ruibo He

“…Furthermore, as informatization becomes a defining aspect of modern social development, the impact of internet utilization on the co-occurrence of health care needs remains unclear. …”
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Induced mitochondrial deficit by NDUFS3 transient silencing reduces RAB7 expression and causes lysosomal dysfunction in pancreatic cancer cells by Giulia Girolimetti, Sinforosa Gagliardi, Paola Cordella, Grazia Bramato, Riccardo Di Corato, Roberta Romano, Flora Guerra, Cecilia Bucci

“…Mitochondrial dysfunctions are widely reported in cancer and the development of cancer therapeutic strategies targeting mitochondria gained momentum in recent years. …”
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Comparative association between NAFLD and MAFLD with cardiovascular events and mortality: Evidence from observational studies. by Taoli Fu, Jitao Ling, Huilei Zhao, Kaixin Lin, You Deng, Miao Zhang, Xinrui Qi, Peng Yu, Weichun Lin, Xiao Liu

“…Statistical analysis utilized random-effects models. The quality of evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology.…”
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Competencias que precisan estudiantes de educación física en la práctica profesional: representaciones desde la experiencia de profesores mentores del sistema escolar chileno (Com... by Maryorie Alejandra Guerrero Sánchez, Pamela Martínez Andunce, Claudio Hinojosa Torres, Hugo Vargas Díaz, Anthony Araya Hernández, Macarena Hurtado Guerrero

“…Content and discourse analysis were developed with the ATLAS.ti 9. As a conclusion, it is evidenced that the competences for the optimal performance of the practice are associated with: a) professionals; b) social; and c) techniques, which are constituted as basic competences for the future professional performance of teachers in training. …”
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Evaluation of comprehensive abortion care service in University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Northwest Ethiopia: mixed case study design by Birtukan Demis Getaneh, Nigusu Worku, Kaleb Assegid Demissie, Tesfahun Zemene Tafere, Melak Jejaw

“…The qualitative data were recorded through a tape recorder, transcribed in Amharic and translated to English, and analyzed thematically. …”
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Evaluation of Serum Netrin-1 as a Novel Biomarker for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-sectional Study by Tahsina Begum, Madrol Vijaya Bhaskar, Beatrice Anne, Siraj A Khan, Neelam N Sreedevi, Mohammed Noorjahan, Kompella SS Saibaba

“…While inflammation is a key factor in the onset of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), there is a lack of data regarding the potential link between serum Netrin-1 levels and T2DM. …”
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Microbial and metabolic profiles associated with HPV infection and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: a multi-omics study by Xiaowen Pu, Xiao Wang, Jingjing Wang, Zhengrong Gu, Haiyan Zhu, Chao Li

“…In this cross-sectional study, we analyzed the microbiota profiles of cervicovaginal and cervical tissue via five-region 16S rRNA gene metabarcoding, along with cervicovaginal metabolites, including short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and non-targeted metabolomic data, from 94 women. Key species, particularly Lacticaseibacillus and various anaerobes, are vital components of the microbiota found in both cervicovaginal secretions and cervical tissue, despite notable differences in microbial composition. …”
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Nurses’ experiences with virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study in primary care by Crystal Vaughan, Lindsay Hedden, Julia Lukewich, Maria Mathews, Emily Gard Marshall, Leslie Meredith, Dana Ryan, Sarah Spencer, Suzanne Braithwaite, Jamie Wickett, Stan Marchuk, Emilie Dufour

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