Diagnostic potential of waist–triglyceride index, triglyceride–glucose index and related indices for the detection of metabolic syndrome in Nepali adults: A cross-sectional study... by Daya Ram Pokharel, Abhishek Maskey, Ramchandra Kafle, Goma Kathayat, Binod Manandhar, Krishna Das Manandhar

“…Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a major public health concern associated with elevated risk of cardiometabolic diseases. …”
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Cesarean delivery in a tertiary institution of the Republic of Moldova: analysis using the Robson classificationAJOG Global Reports at a Glance by Angela Marian-Pavlenco, MD, PhD, Irina Siritanu, MD, Tatiana Ribac, MD, Valentin Friptu, MD, PhD

“…Statistical data were collected and analyzed using the Epi Info program (version 7.2.1.0; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA). …”
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Knowledge and Attitude Towards the Care For Self-harming Adolescents and the Related Factors in Emergency Department Nurses From Northern Iran by Fereshteh Foroughizad, Yasaman Yaghobi, Farzaneh Sheikholeslami, Elnaz Faraji-Nesfechi, Ehsan KazemnezhadLeili

“…Introduction: Self-harm is a serious health concern, and is relatively common among adolescents. …”
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Epidemiology of Skin Diseases in Poland: Analysis of Prevalence and Risk Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study by Anna Kubrak, Anna Zimny-Zając, Sebastian Makuch, Łukasz Pawelec, Beata Jankowska-Polańska, Wojciech Tański, Jacek C. Szepietowski, Siddarth Agrawal

“…Abstract Introduction Although skin diseases are a significant public health concern, epidemiological data for Poland is still lacking. …”
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Trialing addiction neurocircuitry targets and directionality of brain stimulation effects: A deep TMS/fMRI trial in people with alcohol use disorder by Daniel J. Fehring, Jordan Morrison-Ham, Annalee L. Cobden, Justin Mahlberg, Mengxia Gao, Claire E. Kelly, Arshiya Sangchooli, Devon Stoliker, Emily Giddens, Brody Quinn, Antonia Cholewick, Luiza Bonfim Pacheco, Adeel Razi, Natalia Albein-Urios, Antonio Verdejo-Garcia

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Rapid surge of reassortant A(H1N1) influenza viruses in Danish swine and their zoonotic potential by Pia Ryt-Hansen, Sophie George, Charlotte Kristiane Hjulsager, Ramona Trebbien, Jesper Schak Krog, Marta Maria Ciucani, Sine Nygaard Langerhuus, Jennifer DeBeauchamp, Jeri Carol Crumpton, Taylor Hibler, Richard J. Webby, Lars Erik Larsen

“…By 2022, the novel reassortant virus (H1pdm09N1av) constituted 27% of swIAVs identified through the Danish passive swIAV surveillance program. Sequencing detected two H1pdm09N1av genotypes; Genotype 1 contained an entire internal gene cassette of H1N1pdm09 origin, Genotype 2 differed by carrying an NS gene segment of H1N1av origin. …”
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Pediatric to adult care transfer in rare liver diseases: Recommendations based on insights from a European omnistakeholder event by Karsten Vanden Wyngaert, Janne Suykens, Deirdre Kelly, Isabel Goncalves, Ena Lindhart Thomsen, Jose Willemse, Zoe Mariño, João Madaleno, Jemma Day, Marianne Samyn, Mohamed Ali, Marianne Hørby Jørgensen, Eva Goossens, Johan De Munter, Anneloes Van Staa, Jo Wray, Panayiota Protopapa, Ansgar Lohse, Ruth De Bruyne

“…Our results also underscored the importance of peer mentorship programs (100%), informing young people about the transfer process (85%), and implementing joint consultations (93%). …”
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Critical care nurses’ knowledge regarding prevention of central venous catheter-related infection in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study by Bassam Shyhan Alshammari, Salman Hamdan Alsaqri, Sameer A. Alkubati, Jordan H. Llego, Ahmad K. Al-Sadi, Aziza Z. Ali, Wessam A. Elsayed, Anas Mahmoud Balawi, Shaimaa Mohamed Nageeb, Laila A. Hamed

“…Background: Central venous catheter-related infections (CVC-RIs) are a significant concern in intensive care units (ICUs), contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. …”
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BECN1 regulates ferroptosis induced by 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid in SH-SY5Y cells by Xiaoqi Luo, Jinyu Luo, Liping Ma, Yixuan Wei, Xiaoning Meng, Yating Yang, Huifang Yang, Jian Zhou

“…2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), the most widely used herbicide globally, has raised considerable concern due to its harmful effects on organisms. Exposure to 2,4-D induces ferroptosis, a form of programmed cell death driven by oxidative stress. …”
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Multidimensional 1-Year Outcomes After Intensive Care Admission for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children by Thomas C. Seijbel, BSc, Levi Hoste, MD, Corinne M. P. Buysse, MD, PhD, Karolijn Dulfer, PhD, Filomeen Haerynck, MD, PhD, Matthijs de Hoog, MD, PhD, Naomi Ketharanathan, MD, PhD

“…The COVID-19 pandemic gave rise to uncertainty concerning potential sequelae related to a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection. …”
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Pharmacogenomic Study of SARS-CoV-2 Treatments: Identifying Polymorphisms Associated with Treatment Response in COVID-19 Patients by Alexandre Serra-Llovich, Natalia Cullell, Olalla Maroñas, María José Herrero, Raquel Cruz, Berta Almoguera, Carmen Ayuso, Rosario López-Rodríguez, Elena Domínguez-Garrido, Rocio Ortiz-Lopez, María Barreda-Sánchez, Marta Corton, David Dalmau, Esther Calbo, Lucía Boix-Palop, Beatriz Dietl, Anna Sangil, Almudena Gil-Rodriguez, Encarna Guillén-Navarro, Esther Mancebo, Saúl Lira-Albarrán, Pablo Minguez, Estela Paz-Artal, Gladys G. Olivera, Sheila Recarey-Rama, Luis Sendra, Enrique G. Zucchet, Miguel López de Heredia, Carlos Flores, José A. Riancho, Augusto Rojas-Martinez, Pablo Lapunzina, Ángel Carracedo, María J. Arranz, SCOURGE COHORT GROUP

“…Despite substantial declines in case fatalities following widespread vaccination campaigns, the threat of future coronavirus outbreaks remains a concern. Current treatments for COVID-19 have been repurposed from existing therapies for other infectious and non-infectious diseases. …”
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HLA-A∗03:01 as predictive genetic biomarker for glatiramer acetate treatment response in multiple sclerosis: a retrospective cohort analysisResearch in context by Brian C. Zhang, Tilman Schneider-Hohendorf, Rebecca Elyanow, Beatrice Pignolet, Simon Falk, Christian Wünsch, Marie Deffner, Erik Yusko, Damon May, Daniel Mattox, Eva Dawin, Lisa Ann Gerdes, Florence Bucciarelli, Lisa Revie, Gisela Antony, Sven Jarius, Christiane Seidel, Makbule Senel, Stefan Bittner, Felix Luessi, Joachim Havla, Matthias Knop, Manuel A. Friese, Susanne Rothacher, Anke Salmen, Fumie Hayashi, Roland Henry, Stacy Caillier, Adam Santaniello, Maria Seipelt, Christoph Heesen, Sandra Nischwitz, Antonios Bayas, Hayrettin Tumani, Florian Then Bergh, Gerd Meyer zu Hörste, Tania Kümpfel, Catharina C. Gross, Brigitte Wildemann, Martin Kerschensteiner, Ralf Gold, Sven G. Meuth, Frauke Zipp, Bruce A.C. Cree, Jorge Oksenberg, Michael R. Wilson, Stephen L. Hauser, Scott S. Zamvil, Luisa Klotz, Roland Liblau, Harlan Robins, Joseph J. Sabatino, Jr., Heinz Wiendl, Nicholas Schwab, Jessa Alexander, Riley Bove, Sergio Baranzini, Bruce A.C. Cree, Eduardo Caverzasi, Richard Cuneo, Stacy J. Caillier, Tiffany Cooper, Ari J. Green, Chu-Yueh Guo, Jeffrey M. Gelfand, Refujia Gomez, Sasha Gupta, Jill Hollenbach, Meagan Harms, Roland G. Henry, Stephen L. Hauser, Myra Mendoza, Jorge R. Oksenberg, Nico Papinutto, Sam Pleasure, Adam Santaniello, Joseph J. Sabatino, Jr., William A. Stern, Michael R. Wilson, Scott Zamvil, Orhan Aktas, Antje Giede-Jeppe, Barbara Gisevius, Markus Kowarik, Friedemann Paul, Veit Rothhammer, Corinna Trebst, Uwe Zettl

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COVID-19 vaccine uptake, barriers and associated factors among healthcare workers in Malawi by Clara Sambani, Tonny Muwonge, Liness Chinyamunyamu, Amon Dembo, Mosoka P. Fallah, Victor Chikwapulo, Mavuto Thomas, Charity Gondwe, Regina Mankhamba, Leah Mbabazi, Suzan Nakasendwa, Rodgers R. Ayebare, Collins Mitambo, Matthew Kagoli, Dzinkambani Kambalame, Clement Seven, Tadala Mwale, Edna Mandala, Abigail Kazembe, McWilliam Kalua, Senga Sembuche, Elizabeth Gonese, Tamrat Shaweno, Nebiyu Dereje, Evelyn C. Banda, Tajudeen Raji, Mitch Matoga

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Water Resources of Israel: Trackrecord of the Development by Nicolai S. Orlovsky, Igor S. Zonn

“…In 1999 the Israel government initiated the long-term large-scale program of sea water desalination for production of drinking water for internal use. …”
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Relationships between physical frailty, depressive symptoms, and cognitive ability among community-dwelling older adults in India by T. Muhammad, Manish Kumar, Shobhit Srivastava, Waad Ali

“…Appropriate policies and programs should be implemented to reinforce the strength of pre-frail and frail older adults and maintain improved mental health and cognition in older adults.…”
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Main complaints identified by parents of children with developmental delays during the initial consultation: a 10-year all-case study by Yasuaki Kusumoto, Eri Takahashi, Kenji Takaki, Tadamitsu Matsuda, Osamu Nitta

“…Background In Japan, the child development support initiative is one of the government’s daycare support programs for children with disabilities. Children, aged 0–6 years, who are not attending elementary school can participate in the initiative and receive various support. …”
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Explaining the Impact of Government Policies on Economic, Social and Physical Changes in Rural Housing Using Importance-Performance Technique (IPA), Case Study: Rural Villages of K... by Hamed Ghadermarzi, Afshin Bahmani

“…Introduction Given the influential role of government actions and policies in the development of rural housing, plans and programs related to housing development, should be approached by holistic approach, In keeping with the villagers' needs, while upgrading the fortification of the houses, preserving the native architecture in terms of the aesthetics and functional diversity of the various rural home spaces. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice towards breast cancer and screening among women in northwestern China: a cross-sectional study by Jinlin Liu, Xizhu Qian, Xiaohan Huang, Zhuqing Duan

“…Background: Breast cancer constitutes the most common cancer among women and has been a major, life-threatening, public health concern. The knowledge, attitude and practice towards breast cancer and screening among women should be assessed in order to guide current breast cancer interventions, especially under the background that many cities in China are carrying out free breast cancer screening programs for urban and rural women. …”
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Unveiling the Drivers of Polio Vaccine Uptake: Insights from a Multi-Country Study of 37 Nations in Sub-Saharan Africa. by Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema, Michael Sarfo, Sylvester R Okeke, Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, Sanni Yaya

“…Focused efforts in Western and Central Africa are critical to sustaining and expanding vaccination programs.…”
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The effect of feed and water provision strategies on broiler breeder pullet performance and welfare by Allison D. Weaver, Lisa R. Bielke, Ramon D. Malheiros, Sara K. Orlowski, Allison N. Pullin

“…Body weight and uniformity did not drive water use. Overall, feeding program significantly influenced water use and behavior. …”
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