Students’ performance in clinical class II composite restorations: a case study using analytic rubrics by Arwa Daghrery, Ghadeer Saleh Alwadai, Nada Ahmad Alamoudi, Saleh Ali Alqahtani, Faisal Hasan Alshehri, Mohammed Hussain Al Wadei, Naif Nabel Abogazalah, Gabriel Kalil Rocha Pereira, Mohammed M Al Moaleem

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An Evaluation a PrEP-Focused HIV Prevention Intervention Tailored for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder and Cognitive Dysfunction by Mistler CB, Huedo-Medina TB, Shrestha R, Gunstad J, Zelenev A, Copenhaver MM

“…We estimated the effect of treatment on the outcome variables that include PrEP knowledge and adherence skills, HIV risk behavior, Syringe cleaning skills, and Condom skills using a difference-in-differences framework across four time periods (Post-intervention, and 3-, 6-, and 9-month follow-ups).Results: The CHRP-BB intervention exerted a positive effect on experimental group participants across a range of key outcomes, particularly among shorter term IDUs. …”
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Harnessing 3D Scanning and Printing Technology to Improve Students’ Proficiency in Assessing Foot Posture by Daniel R. Bonanno, Sheree E. Hurn, Helen A. Banwell, Daniel Alizzi, Hylton B. Menz

“…Changes in self‐confidence were analysed with paired t‐tests, whereas median differences in CSAI‐2 scores pre‐ and post‐intervention were assessed using the Wilcoxon signed‐rank test. …”
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Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children: A Retrospective Study of 419 Cases and Polysomnographic Findings with Implications for Rapid Treatment by Lechosław Paweł Chmielik, Anna Kasprzyk, Zuzanna Sala, Tadeusz Chmielik, Grzegorz Jacek Hatliński, Grażyna Mielnik-Niedzielska, Artur Niedzielski

“…The following statistical analyses were used: Kruskal–Wallis tests, post-hoc testing and correlation. <b>Results:</b> Tonsillar hyperplasia was found in 334/419 subjects. …”
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Characteristics and outcomes for hip fracture patients in an integrated orthogeriatric care model: a descriptive study of four discharge pathways with one-year follow-up by Eirik Solheim Salvesen, Kristin Taraldsen, Greger Lønne, Stian Lydersen, Sarah Elizabeth Lamb, Kjersti Opdal, Ingvild Saltvedt, Lars Gunnar Johnsen

“…All groups had a clinically important improvement in Short Physical Performance Battery score (mean 4.8 points, 95% confidence interval (CI) 4.2, 5.5) from post-surgery to 1-year follow-up and a clinically important decline in EuroQol-5-dimension-5-level (mean -0.12 points, CI -0.16, -0.07) from baseline to 1-year follow-up. …”
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Digitalization, Psychological Well-Being, and the Third-Level Digital Divide: Survey Study During the COVID-19 Pandemic in China by Fen Lin, Lei Jin, Xi Chen

“…These results highlight how the digital divide affects health inequalities and underscore the need for a more nuanced understanding of information and communications technology policies and their impacts in the post–COVID-19 world.…”
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Lifestyle Behavior and Clinical Care Pathway Management in Type 2 Diabetes: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study by Giovanni Cangelosi, Stefano Mancin, Paola Pantanetti, Marco Sguanci, Sara Morales Palomares, Alessia De Luca, Federico Biondini, Francesco Tartaglia, Gaetano Ferrara, Fabio Petrelli

“…The average scores from the PACIC Questionnaire for each question displayed significant variability, indicating a range of experiences in the quality of care. …”
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Comprendre les déterminants du ressenti thermique humain à l’aide de l’intelligence artificielle : une expérience participative by Migliari Matteo, Hayashi Kazuki, Ulanowski Yan, Laporte Stéphane, Hendel Martin, Parison Sophie, Despax Julien, Chesne Loïc, Baverel Olivier

“…Chaque TSV était lié aux caractéristiques physiques et psychologiques du sujet, à son emplacement et aux conditions microclimatiques au moment du vote. 714 chaînes de données collectées lors de la canicule d’août 2022 ont été traitées par des méthodes d’intelligence artificielle (IA) successives : apprentissage supervisé, explications additives de Shapley, réduction de dimension par approximation et projection uniforme de la variété (UMAP), et regroupement hiérarchique basé sur la densité des applications avec bruit (HDBSCAN). Ce post-traitement a permis de définir des clusters caractérisés par une répartition similaire des 10 variables les plus influentes sur le TSV, résultant en des valeurs TSV similaires. …”
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In Vivo Study on the Salivary Kinetics of Two Probiotic Strains Delivered via Chewing Gum by Silvia Cirio, Claudia Salerno, Simone Domenico Guglielmetti, Valerio Mezzasalma, Andrea Sarrica, Natalja Kirika, Guglielmo Campus, Maria Grazia Cagetti

“…However, significant variability was observed among participants.…”
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Effect of conventional grain-fed and grass-fed feeding systems on fecal microbiota and shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in beef cattle by Sudipta Talukder, Frederick Yang, Sarah Klopatek, James Oltjen, Xiang Yang

“…Nonetheless, the results should be interpreted in the context of the study’s limited sample size and the inherent variability associated with intermittent STEC shedding and microbiota composition.…”
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Chronic pain and use of painkillers, healthcare services and long-term impairment among Syrian refugees: a cross-sectional study by Mari Bakken Standnes, Inger Haukenes, Astrid Lunde, Esperanza Diaz

“…Understanding refugees' pain post-migration and how it is being managed is crucial for ensuring adequate and timely interventions and fostering health equity. …”
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From Peril to Protection: an evaluation of regulations impacting eScooter injuries by Leslie M Kobayashi, Todd W Costantini, Jay J Doucet, Jarrett E Santorelli, Laura N Haines, Kendra M Black

“…The median number of eScooter patients per month with prespeed limits was nine and post five (p=0.005), showing a 44.4% decrease in injured patients. …”
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Associations between household characteristics and environmentally persistent free radicals in house dust from two Australian locations by Wen Ray Lee, Prakash Dangal, Gaurav Langan, Nina Lazarevic, Zhiwei Xu, Stephania A. Cormier, Slawo Lomnicki, Peter D. Sly, Dwan Vilcins

“…Dust samples were analyzed using nano electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) to determine spin concentrations, g-factor, and delta H peak-to-peak (Hp-p). Key variables were identified using Lasso-penalized regression models, followed by unpenalized linear regression and post-selection inference to estimate coefficients and assess the robustness of the findings.ResultsOur analysis revealed that factors such as extractor fan usage during cooking, exposure to traffic-related air pollution and ambient PM2.5 levels, indoor combustion activities, seasonal variation, housing construction type, ventilation, and cleaning practices were significantly associated with EPFR concentrations in Australian homes. …”
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Feasibility of scaling-up an evidence-based physical activity behaviour change intervention into routine ambulatory hospital care: a retrospective implementation evaluation using t... by Ashley R. Dunford, Stephen Begg, Michael Kingsley, Paul O’Halloran, Byron M. Perrin, Stephen Barrett

“…Results Reach: In total, 37 participants were recruited during the 6-month recruitment period; pre- and post-data were available for 33. Effectiveness: PA increased from a median of 460 MET-mins/week to 840 (p < 0.001). …”
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The Association of Oral Processing and Salivary Flow Rate on Food Intake and Appetite in Older Adults (Aged ≥ 65 Years) by Dimitra Zannidi, Lisa Methven, Gerry McKenna, Jayne Woodside, Ciarán Forde, Martin Schimmel, Miriam E. Clegg

“…The preliminary results show that variability between individuals can influence food intake, glucose metabolism and post-meal satiety. …”
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The Electroanatomic Volume of the Left Atrium as a Determinant of Recurrences in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation After Pulmonary Vein Isolation: A Prospective Study by Amaia Martínez León, David Testa Alonso, María Salgado, Ruth Álvarez Velasco, Minel Soroa, Daniel Gracia Iglesias, David Calvo

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: EAV of the LA assessment by EAM demonstrates a significant correlation with TTE measurements and is a predictor of AF post-ablation recurrence. In patients selected for catheter ablation, EAV by EAM provides additional insights that could contribute to therapeutic decision-making and risk stratification of AF recurrences.…”
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Comparison of Oral Pregabalin and Clonidine Premedication in Attenuating Pressor Response to Laryngoscopy and Intubation: A Prospective Interventional Study by Jyotsna Mulamoottil Jose, Basheer Padinjare Madathil Abdul, Minu Subramonian, Anto Abey Illickal

“…Results: Demographic variables and baseline parameters were comparable between the groups. …”
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Beneficial Role of Imeglimin as Add-on Drug with other Oral Hypoglycaemic Agents for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Single centre Prospective Interventional Study by Naima Parveen, Sachin Chittawar

“…A total of 75 patients meeting the inclusion criteria were enrolled. Baseline and 12-week post-treatment data were systematically recorded, including demographic variables, anthropometric measurements {height, weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI)}, and glycaemic parameters {Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), Postprandial Glucose (PPG), and Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c)}. …”
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Double-J stenting during TURBT increases risk of metachronous upper tract urothelial carcinoma by Zhengfeng Wu, Canhui Qu, Guangyao Liang, Rui Sun, Nanhe Lin, Yun Xie, Huanqing Wei, Jianfeng Guan, Chengqiang Mo

“…We define UTUC in DJ group occurring 3 months to 24 months post-TURBT as stent-related metachronous UTUC. Propensity scores adjustment was computed to control the confounding factors (p < 0.05). …”
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Predicting abatacept retention using machine learning by Rieke Alten, Claire Behar, Pierre Merckaert, Ebenezer Afari, Virginie Vannier-Moreau, Anael Ohayon, Sean E. Connolly, Aurélie Najm, Pierre-Antoine Juge, Gengyuan Liu, Angshu Rai, Yedid Elbez, Karissa Lozenski

“…By predicting clinical outcomes, machine learning can provide clinicians with a valuable tool for refining precision medicine approaches and improving treatment outcomes. Methods This was a post hoc analysis of pooled patient-level data from the global, real-world ACTION and ASCORE trials in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) initiating abatacept. …”
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