Training in the speciality of General and Family Medicine in Angola: A cross-sectional study by Clara T.L. da Silva Fernandes, Isabel N. da Mata Ferreira, Manuel F.D. dos Santos, Paulo Santos

“…Two open-ended questions complemented the data collection. Results: A total of 584 doctors responded (61.1% females), with a mean age of 40.6 years. …”
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Methodology of the brodalumab assessment of hazards: a multicentre observational safety (BRAHMS) study by Øystein Karlstad, Alexander Egeberg, Kari Furu, Ulrike Haug, Wiebke Schäfer, Johan Reutfors, Mette Reilev, Jesper Hallas, Ron Herings, Valeria Belleudi, Gianluca Trifirò, Rosa Gini, Ursula Kirchmayer, Henrik Støvring, Peter Bjødstrup Jensen, Lise Skov Ranch, Karin Gembert, David Hagg, Sarina Schwartz, Elisabeth Smits, Emily Holthius, Alessandro Cesare Rosa

“…For outcomes that potentially require large cumulative exposure, an adapted active comparator design has been developed.Ethics and dissemination The study is approved by relevant authorities in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany and Italy in line with the relevant legislation at each site. Data confidentiality is secured by the distributed network approach. …”
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Assessment of prophylactic antibiotic usage habits of the general surgeons in Turkey by Cem Karaali, Mustafa Emiroglu, Huseyin Esin, Ismail Sert, Cengiz Aydın, Sabri Atalay, Sukran Kose, Gokhan Akbulut, Mehmet Burak Oztop, Hedef Ozgun

“…Our aim was to evaluate the approach taken by our general surgeons in prescribing SP, while providing data pertinent to the effectiveness of the ‘Rational Drug Use’ (AIK) national action plan. …”
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Knowledge and attitudes of Yemeni dentists in Sana’a city regarding silver diamine fluoride: a cross-sectional study by Nadhem Mohammed Sallam, Somaia Mohammed Alshalfy, Mohammed Nasser Alhajj

“…The data was analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics v25.0. …”
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Participatory Learning is Needed to Increase Family Independence in Handling Post-stroke Patients at Home by Ali Hamzah, Ihat Hatimah, Asep Saepudin, Joni Rahmat Pramudia, Khemaradee Masingboon

“…The data quantitative were analyzed using the percentage formula which is presented in the form of a frequency distribution table, meanwhile qualitative data were processed by data reduction, presentation, and drawing conclusions. …”
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Transcriptomics and proteomics reveal associations between myometrium and intrauterine adhesions by Xiaotong Xu, Kaixuan Guo, Peng Zhao, Xuemei Zhang, Pan Zhao, Xianghang Sun, Mingle Zhang, Yanpeng Tian, Li Fen, Jiahua Zheng, Xianghua Huang

“…Our previous research on the use of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (HUCMSCs) for treating IUAs revealed that CM-Dil-labelled HUCMSCs were barely distributed in the endometrial epithelium. …”
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Hedgehog inhibitor in the treatment of basal cell skin cancer: case report by Sh. I. Musin, N. А. Sharafutdinova, A. V. Sultanbaev, S. V. Osokin, B. A. Ibragimov, K. V. Menshikov, R. T. Ayupov

“…Reapplied only in June 2017 already with a locally distributed process. The case is recognized as unresectable. …”
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SSR_VibraProfiler: a Python package for accurate classification of varieties using SSRs with intra-variety specificity and inter-variety polymorphism by Chenhao Jiang, Chuan Dong, Zhenzhen Wu, Chenyi Shi, Qiannan Ye, Xiaopei Wu, Siyi Ma, Yuming Wen, Guoping Yu, Jiasheng Wu, Chengjun Zhang

“…The advancement of modern sequencing technology has provided the possibility of directly extracting SSR characteristics from sequencing data and using them for variety identification. Results We have developed a computational framework for variety identification, treating the presence or absence of each SSR in sequencing data as a numerical characteristic while ignoring specific loci, flanking sequences, and occurrence counts. …”
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Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by Lois community of Kakching district, Manipur, India by Salam Shyamchandra Singh, Laldinfeli Ralte, Hmingremhlua Sailo, Athokpam Pinokiyo, M. Roma Devi, Sandhyarani Devi Khomdram, Y. Tunginba Singh

“…We identified 236 traditional medicinal plant species distributed in 80 families and 184 genera used for treating 59 distinct medical conditions under 13 recognized categories of ailments in the present study. …”
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IUPHAR Review on muscarinic M1 and M4 receptors as drug treatment targets relevant to the molecular pathology of schizophrenia by Brian Dean

“…Relevant to this exciting development, this review details the human CNS cholinergic systems and how those systems are affected by the molecular pathology of schizophrenia in a way suggesting activating the CHRM1 and 4 would be beneficial in treating the disorder. The CNS distribution of CHRMs is presented along with findings using CHRM knockout mice and mice treated with drugs that activate the CHRM1 and / or M4, these data explain why these CHRMs could be involved in the genesis of the symptoms of schizophrenia. …”
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Toll-like receptor 4 plays a vital role in irritable bowel syndrome: a scoping review by Xuemeng Wan, Xuemeng Wan, Xuemeng Wan, Liyuan Wang, Liyuan Wang, Zhiling Wang, Zhiling Wang, Zhiling Wang, Chaomin Wan, Chaomin Wan, Chaomin Wan

“…Strategies for targeting TLR4 in the future may provide new ideas for treating IBS.…”
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Chronic Wound Management in Romania: A Survey on Practices, Protocols, and PRP Efficacy by Stefania-Mihaela Riza, Andrei-Ludovic Porosnicu, Cristian-Sorin Hariga, Ruxandra-Diana Sinescu

“…The data collection period spanned one month, resulting in a total of 240 responses from medical centers in Bucharest, Romania. …”
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Extracellular Vesicles Administered via Intrathecal Injection Mediate Safe Delivery of Nucleic Acids to the Central Nervous System for Gene Therapy by Brenda Wan Shing Lam, Melissa Tan, Chang Gao, Thach Tuan Pham, Lan Thi Ngoc Tran, Lan Ngoc Nguyen, Harwin Sidik, Matthias B. H. Lim, Anh Hong Le, Tram T. T. Nguyen, Nicole Lim, Lap Nguyen, Thuy Huong Nguyen, Yuin‐Han Loh, Muhammad Waqas Usman, Minh T. N. Le

“…ABSTRACT Gene therapy holds great potential for treating neurological disorders, but its implementation is limited by the challenge of developing a safe and effective delivery method to the central nervous system (CNS). …”
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Dental anxiety and empathy among undergraduate oral health students in Norway, South Africa and Namibia by Faheema Kimmie-Dhansay, Ann Catrin Høyvik, Ahmed Bhayat, Faezah Hussain, Arannikah Karunakaran, Besime Kaya, Pagollang Motloba, Cathrine Malau, John Rutabanzibwa, Shenuka Singh, Vivienne Wilson, Ingvild Johnsen Brusevold

“…The dental practitioner is crucial in both treating dental fear and anxiety as well as prevent it from arising. …”
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Do adolescents with different types and degrees of idiopathic scoliosis curves differ in postural control compared to their healthy peers? a cross-sectional study by Mohammad Bayattork, Zohreh Yaghoubitajani, Josette Bettany-Saltikov

“…A one-way ANOVA indicated that variables related to the SOT were normally distributed, while other tests did not show normal distribution. …”
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Early Detection and Intervention Practices Provided by Physical and Occupational Therapists in Saudi Arabia for Children with or at Risk for Cerebral Palsy by Gmmash A, Aljuhani T, Albesher RA

“…Descriptive statistics and cross-tabulations were employed to analyse the data.Results: A total of 76 participants completed the survey questions and were included in the analysis. …”
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Clinical manifestations, histopathological changes and quality of life in patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis caused by age, trauma, obesity and their combination by Kristina V. Korochina, Tatyana V. Chernysheva, Irina E. Korochina

“…The methodological basis for differential approach to treating different categories of OA patients was developed.…”
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Investigating the attitude of psychiatrists towards the presence of stigma about COVID-19 by Farhoud Moradi-Gorabpasi, Mojgan Khademi, Arsia Taghva, Shirin Shakeri, Leili Panaghi

“…The questionnaire was distributed to 131 psychiatrists in Tehran (capital city of Iran) from April 9, 2023 to May 26, 2023, with responses collected voluntarily. …”
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A Smart Glass Telemedicine Application for Prehospital Communication: User-Centered Design Study by Zhan Zhang, Enze Bai, Yincao Xu, Aram Stepanian, Jared M. Kutzin, Kathleen Adelgais, Mustafa Ozkaynak

“…Quantitative data, such as System Usability Scale (SUS) scores and feature ratings, were analyzed using statistical methods. …”
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Compliance to a Five-Year Biannual Ivermectin Treatment for Onchocerciasis Elimination and Its Determinants among Adults in the Bench Maji Zone, Southwest Ethiopia: A Community-Bas... by Bedilu Kifle, Mamo Nigatu

“…Descriptive statistics were used to summarize descriptive data. Binary logistic regression was done to assess statistical associations. …”
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