Adaptive measurement of cognitive function based on multidimensional item response theory by Robert D. Gibbons, Diane S. Lauderdale, Robert S. Wilson, David A. Bennett, Tesnim Arar, David A. Gallo

“…We present results for a prototype CAT (pCAT‐COG) for assessment of global cognitive function. METHODS We sampled items across five cognitive domains central to neuropsychological testing (episodic memory [EM], semantic memory/language [SM], working memory [WM], executive function/flexible thinking, and processing speed [PS]). …”
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The Effect of Transfusion and Hypoxia on Cells in an in vitro Model of the Neurovascular Unit by A. A. Ivkin, E. V. Grigoriev, E. D. Khilazheva, A. V. Morgun

“…Intensive SIR demonstrated short-term but more deleterious than hypoxia, effect on cells in the NVU model. …”
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Sleep, Health Care–Seeking Behaviors, and Perceptions Associated With the Use of Sleep Wearables in Canada: Results From a Nationally Representative Survey by Karianne Dion, Meggan Porteous, Tetyana Kendzerska, Ashley Nixon, Elliott Lee, Massimiliano de Zambotti, Sheila N Garland, Mandeep Singh, Gino De Luca, Samuel Gillman, Andrée-Ann Baril, Dave Gallson, Rebecca Robillard

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to (1) determine the prevalence and sociodemographic predictors of using sleep wearables in Canada, (2) evaluate the perceived effects of wearable use on sleep and stress, (3) compare sleep and health care–seeking behaviors in users and nonusers, and (4) investigate the moderating effects of wearable use on the association between sleep and anxiety. MethodsAn online survey investigating sleep and mental health was distributed to a representative sample of 1200 Canadians. …”
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Occupational health complaints and demographic features of farmers exposed to agrochemicals during agricultural activity by Dhananjayan Venugopal, Ravichandran Beerappa, Deepika Chauhan, Panjakumar Karunamoorthy, Mala Ambikapathy, Thamaraikannan Mohankumar, Avinash Gaikwad, Shridhar Kondhalkar

“…Abstract Background This cross-sectional study evaluates occupational health hazards among farmers’ exposure to pesticides in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, India, focusing on health complaints, demographic factors, occupational history and pesticide-handling practices. Methods A total of 226 participants were recruited, comprising 109 exposed farmers and 117 unexposed controls matched by age and gender. …”
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Navigating HOPE (Hypermobile Online Pain managemEnt): Perspectives and Experiences From People With Hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder on a Condi... by Min Tze Chew, Emre Ilhan, Sarah Dennis, Leslie L. Nicholson, Sarah Kobayashi, Cliffton Chan

“…Programme feasibility, acceptability and appropriateness were previously evaluated quantitatively in a pilot randomised controlled trial, but the in‐depth experiences and perceptions of participants who engaged with the programme is unknown. Methods Qualitative study. 1:1, semi‐structured online interviews of participants who took part in the HOPE programme. …”
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis, tumor characteristics, and survival outcomes of colorectal cancer: a retrospective cohort study by Enver Yarikkaya, Merve Cin, Sena Ecin-Demezoglu, Beste Noyan-Mod, Mert Mahsuni Sevinc, Yakup Bozkaya, Nevra Dursun-Kepkep

“…DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study SETTING: Tertiary-care center PATIENTS AND METHODS: We included 284 patients newly diagnosed with CRC, stratified into two cohorts: those diagnosed one year before and during the first year of the pandemic. …”
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WORK EXPERIENCE INTERNSHIP THROUGH THE EYES OF TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (ON THE MATERIALS OF SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH) by Alexandr Yu. Myagkov, Maria V. Grigorieva, Irina V. Zhuravleva, Svetlana L. Zhuravleva

“…The aim of the investigation is to study the problem of efficiency of work experience internship in a technical university and its role in the education of future professionals (problem has been investigated in the framework of the research project «Monitoring of social well-being and problems of professional adaptation of ISPEU students»).Methods. While carrying out of sociological research, selection of respondents was occurred on the multistage combined (serially-nested) model of sample among students I, III and V courses of six faculties of full-time course of ISPEU. …”
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Práticas e nível de conhecimento sobre doença cerebrovascular em um hospital universitário: Parte 2. educação médica na nova era de tratamento do infarto cerebral Knowledge and att... by Charles André, Letícia L. Vermelho, Ronir Raggio, Mônica F. Costa, Sérgio A. P. Novis

“…<br>BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: This study was undertaken to evaluate physicians working at a University Hospital as to their knowledge and attitudes towards stroke. METHODS: Individuals working in the hospital were divided in two groups, Health care workers (HCW) and non-Health care workers (NHCW), and further subdivided according to level of schooling, resulting in seven strata. …”
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Elevated MS4A2 and IgE interaction in nasal polyps contributing to poor postoperative prognosis in patients with eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis by Mika Nakano, Naoko Okada, Natsuki Inoue, Akihiro Hatano, Sota Yamaguchi, Hiroko Inoue, Mamoru Yoshikawa

“…This study investigated the involvement of MS4A2, a component of the IgE receptor, in the pathogenesis of refractory eCRS. Methods: NP tissue samples were collected from 47 patients with eCRS who underwent sinus surgery and classified into refractory and nonrefractory groups based on postoperative outcomes. …”
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Nontraumatic headaches in the emergency department: identifying clinical associations and predictive warning signs of intracranial pathologies by Abdulaziz M. Alghamdi, Abdulkarim M. Alghamdi, Yousof Fahad Allarakia, Arwa S. Alghamdi, Abdulaziz S. Alrashid, Abdulwhab M. Alotaibi, Reem Addas, Ahmed I. Lary

“…DESIGN: Retrospective chart review SETTINGS: Medical center in Jeddah PATIENTS AND METHODS: Data were collected from all patients who presented to the ED with nontraumatic headaches and underwent brain computed tomography (CT) scans from September 2021 to September 2022. …”
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Comparative In Vitro Analysis of Composite Resins Used in Clear Aligner Attachments by Francesca Gazzani, Denise Bellisario, Chiara Pavoni, Loredana Santo, Paola Cozza, Roberta Lione

“…This study aimed to evaluate and compare the mechanical properties, thermal behavior, and wear performance of the hybrid composite Aligner Connect (AC) and the flowable resin (Connect Flow, CF). <b>Methods:</b> Twenty samples (ten AC and ten CF) were reproduced. …”
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Immune Subtypes in Sepsis: A Retrospective Cohort Study Utilizing Clustering Methodology by Zhao J, Dai R, Zhao Y, Tan J, Hao D, Ren J, Wang X, Chen Y, Peng H, Zhuang Y, Zhou S, Chen Y

“…Identifying distinct clinical phenotypes may enable more targeted therapeutic interventions and improve patient care.Objective: This study aims to use clustering analysis techniques to identify different immune subtypes in sepsis patients and explore their clinical relevance and prognosis.Methods: The study included 236 patients from the EICU at Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, who met the Sepsis 3.0 diagnostic criteria. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic shelter in place on glycemic control, blood pressure control, and body mass index among diabetic patients at Kaiser Permanente Northern Californ... by Kyle Yamamoto, Maqdooda Merchant, Akshay Bommireddi, Joseph Vu, Seema K. Pursnani

“…We sought to quantify the impact of California’s 2020 SiP order on various health parameters in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC) diabetic population. Methods This retrospective cohort study included 168,621 diabetic patients, stratified by pre-pandemic HbA1c level. …”
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Beta-glucans from biomass of plant and microbial origin by N. Yu. Sharova, B. S. Manzhieva, A. A. Printseva, T. V. Vybornova

“…Determined the content of β-glucans, amino-nitrogen, glucose, disaccharides in grinding grain rye, rye biomass, the biomass of A. niger, the supernatants by colorimetric methods. Determination of chitin in biomass and qualitative determination of chitosan in supernatants of hydrolysates was carried out using chitosan sulfate sample and subsequent microscopy.The results of the research showed that (1→3)(1→4)-β-D-glucans in grain grinding are 10.2 ± 0.2 % in terms of dry matter, which exceeds the content of polysaccharide in the grain of standard quality by 1.5 – 3 times. …”
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Metabolomic Profiling of Erector Spinae Plane Block for Breast Cancer Surgery by Ekin Guran, Ozan Kaplan, Serpil Savlı, Cigdem Sonmez, Lutfi Dogan, Suheyla Unver

“…In this study, we examined the impact of the ESP on the metabolomic profile, as well as levels of VEGF, cortisol, and CRP, in addition to its analgesic effects in breast cancer surgery. <i>Materials and Methods:</i> Ninety patients were placed into three different analgesia groups (morphine, ESP, and control groups). …”
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Association of atherogenic index of plasma with kidney dysfunction in diabetic individuals: findings from two national population-based studies by Lingling Zhu, Tiansu Lv, Siyuan Song, Ying Tan, Yun She, Xiqiao Zhou, Jiangyi Yu, Qianhua Yan

“…This study aims to clarify the association of AIP with kidney dysfunction in diabetic individuals. Methods This cross-sectional study analyzed a representative sample of participants aged 20 years and older from the United States (n = 2,386, NHANES 2007–2018) and Korea (n = 698, KNHANES 2012). …”
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Myeloid-derived suppressor cells in multiple myeloma patients at the immune recovery and after high-dose chemotherapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation by T. V. Tyrinova, E. V. Batorov, T. A. Aristova, G. Yu. Ushakova, S. A. Sizikova, V. V. Denisova, A. A. Ostanin, E. R. Chernykh

“…However, quantitative changes of these cells at the post-transplant and their role at the immune recovery remain unexplored.The study was aimed to analyze the dynamics of circulating MDSC counts and the expression of suppressor molecule arginase-1 in patients with MM in the frst 12 months after HCT and auto-HSCT and evaluate association between MDSCs and transplantation outcomes.Material and Methods. The study included 44 MM patients who underwent HCT and auto-HSCT. …”
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Identification of cancer cell-intrinsic biomarkers associated with tumor progression and characterization of SFTA3 as a tumor suppressor in lung adenocarcinomas by Yu Zhao, Chengcheng Zhou, Ling Zuo, Haoming Yan, Yuhan Gu, Hong Liu, Guiping Yu, Xiaorong Zhou

“…Serum samples were collected to quantify the expression levels of SFTA3 in LUAD patients. …”
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Needs and Wishes Towards Sex- and Gender-Sensitive Chronic Pain Management: A Qualitative Study with German General Practitioners by Piotrowski A, Schmidt A, Seuken N, Goldberg L, Kufeld N, Kersting C, Bencheva V, Thürmann P, Mortsiefer A

“…To inform the intervention design, we explored general practitioners’ (GPs) experiences and needs in managing this patient group, with a particular focus on the role of sex and gender.Methods: We conducted semi-structured telephone interviews with five GPs in Germany using a convenience sample. …”
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Identifying Current Practices and Areas for Improvement in Medication Management During Care Transition Through an Interprofessional Collaboration Framework by Solh Dost L, Maillard G, Cardoso E, Schneider MP

“…Patient partnership: recognised but requiring more consistency; 3. Role clarification: unclearly defined, causing inefficiencies; 4. …”
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