National Trends in Medication Prescriptions for Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Erectile Dysfunction: Findings from the Norwegian Prescription Database by Patrick Juliebø-Jones, Ingunn Roth, Christian Arvei Moen, Peder Gjengstø, Christian Beisland

“…Our aim was to analyse national trends in prescribing patterns for ED and LUTS medications among men in Norway. …”
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Shoreline time series analysis through the Isoradiometric method: Bridging landscape evolution and coastal management by F. Caldareri, N. Parrino, L. Balsamo, G. Dardanelli, S. Todaro, A. Sulli, A. Maltese

“…We applied the method to about 150 multispectral satellite images spanning 40 years, covering two sandy beaches along Sicily’s coast in the central Mediterranean Sea. …”
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Genome-wide identification and classification of MYB superfamily genes in peach. by Chunhua Zhang, Ruijuan Ma, Jianlan Xu, Juan Yan, Lei Guo, Juan Song, Ruchao Feng, Mingliang Yu

“…The expression levels of some of the 51 MYB genes selected for qRT-PCR analysis decreased or increased with red-fleshed fruit development, while the expression patterns of some genes followed no clear rules over the five developmental stages of fruits. …”
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Applying blood-derived epigenetic algorithms to saliva: cross-tissue similarity of DNA-methylation indices of aging, physiology, and cognition by Sepideh Zarandooz, Laurel Raffington

“…Abstract Background Epigenetic algorithms of aging, health, and cognition, based on DNA-methylation (DNAm) patterns, are prominent tools for measuring biological age and have been linked to age-related diseases, cognitive decline, and mortality. …”
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Single-cell RNA sequencing technology was employed to construct a risk prediction model for genes associated with pyroptosis and ferroptosis in lung adenocarcinoma by Longfei Ji, Binyu Wang, Danfei Shi, Weiyun Shen, Xinmin Li, Yong Li

“…Method This study integrated single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA seq), bulk transcriptome data, and clinical information to comprehensively analyze the expression patterns and functional roles of pyroptosis related genes (PRGs) in LUAD. …”
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Evaluation of Sleep Disturbances Prevalence in a Period of 6 Months after Recovery Post Covid-19 Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit with Pulmonary Involvement of more tha... by Nima Mohamadi Afrakoti, Aylin Hefzollesan, Mohammadsadegh Talebi Kahdouei, Seyyed Mojtaba Marashi, Arash Heroabadi, Samaneh Hajy Mola Rabi, Fatemeh Aghaei

“…While prior studies have highlighted compromised sleep quality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, this research delves into the enduring effects on sleep patterns for those with severe pulmonary involvement post-intensive care. …”
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Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals immunological link between house dust mite allergy and childhood asthma by Lingyun Zou, Kang Chen, Xianou Hong, Bo Ye

“…The cohort comprised 8 children with physician-diagnosed asthma (age range: 4–11 years), stratified into groups based on HDM sensitization status. …”
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Water Use Efficiency Spatiotemporal Change and Its Driving Analysis on the Mongolian Plateau by Gesi Tang, Yulong Bao, Changqing Sun, Mei Yong, Byambakhuu Gantumur, Rentsenduger Boldbayar, Yuhai Bao

“…In this study, we used remote sensing data and various statistical methods to evaluate the spatiotemporal patterns of water use efficiency and their potential influencing factors on the Mongolian Plateau from 1982 to 2018. …”
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Correlation Between Peripheral Blood Immune Cell Distribution and Disease Severity and Prognosis in Multiple Sclerosis Patients by Liu PJ, Yuan P, Liu SP

“…Data collected included gender, age (years), disease duration (months), clinical manifestations, and results from blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) tests. …”
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Healthcare access barriers and utilization among the Arab Bedouin population in Israel: a cross-sectional study by Haneen Shibli, Paula Feder-Bubis, Nihaya Daoud, Limor Aharonson-Daniel

“…This study explores healthcare access barriers and utilization patterns among the Arab Bedouin population, focusing on two types of legal status locality: a legally recognized Bedouin town and the surrounding unrecognized villages. …”
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Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of hospitalized pediatric patients with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia before and after the COVID-19 pandemic in China: a retrospectiv... by Yuqian Zhang, Chenglei Su, Yang Zhang, Shuo Ding, Xianliang Yan, Jianguo Zhang, Zhimin Tao

“…Their baseline characteristics, laboratory test results and radiological patterns were separately assessed and compared between the two groups to determine the substantial changes in the disease profile of MPP after the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Methodology for developing and evaluating food-based dietary guidelines and a Healthy Eating Index for Ethiopia: a study protocol by Tesfaye Hailu Bekele, Jeanne JHM de Vries, Laura Trijsburg, Edith Feskens, Namukolo Covic, Gina Kennedy, Inge D Brouwer

“…This paper describes the methodology for the development of Ethiopian FBDGs and for creating and evaluating a Healthy Eating Index and a scoring tool that can be used to monitor the adherence of the population to FBDGs.Methods and analysis A multidisciplinary technical working group will be tasked to develop FBDGs for the general population above 2 years of age based on identification of priority diet-related public health problems and risk factors, and a systematic review of dietary patterns in relation to the identified priority health outcomes, following a multistep process. …”
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Childhood predictors of social support and intimate friends in a Cross-National analysis of the global flourishing study by James L. Ritchie-Dunham, George Yancey, Shunsuke Managi, Caroline Bartel, Rebecca Bonhag, R. Noah Padgett, Koichiro Shiba, Byron R. Johnson, Tyler J. VanderWeele

“…These interventions should consider multiple childhood factors relevant to enhancing close social connections in adulthood and should be attuned to the cultural context and patterns of inequality within countries.…”
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Spatial and Temporal Change Analysis of Urban Built-Up Area via Nighttime Lighting Data—A Case Study with Yunnan and Guizhou Provinces by Qian Jing, Armando Marino, Yongjie Ji, Han Zhao, Guoran Huang, Lu Wang

“…The results of this study can help us better understand urbanization in western China, reveal the urban expansion patterns and spatial characteristics of Yunnan and Guizhou provinces, and provide valuable references for development planning and policymaking in Yunnan and Guizhou provinces.…”
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Towards more reliable gambling cost estimates, a population-based study with register-linkage by Tiina A. Latvala, Matthew Rockloff, Matthew Browne, Tomi Roukka, Tomi P. Lintonen, Anne H. Salonen

“…Bayes theorem allows leveraging data on temporal patterns of gambling problems to estimate the plausible proportion where gambling is the precipitating factor for the experienced harm, rather than the other way around. …”
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Nutrient-adequate diets with the lowest greenhouse gas emissions or price are the least acceptable—insights from dietary optimisation modelling using the iOTA model® by Mahya Tavan, Nick W. Smith, Andrew J. Fletcher, Andrew J. Fletcher, Jeremy P. Hill, Jeremy P. Hill, Warren C. McNabb

“…However, such diets deviated substantially from the baseline eating patterns, indicating lower consumer acceptability, and only included a limited variety of foods. …”
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The untapped potential of camera traps for farmland biodiversity monitoring: current practice and outstanding agroecological questions by Stephanie Roilo, Tim R. Hofmeester, Magali Frauendorf, Anna Widén, Anna F. Cord

“…We reviewed CT publications from the last 30 years and found only 59 articles that sampled farmland habitats in Europe. …”
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Health Literacy, Label Comprehension, and Consumer Perceptions of Quasi-Drug Information Among Korean Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study by Ko Y, Kim HJ, Lee SM

“…The survey included demographic data, quasi-drug usage patterns, comprehension of 63 quasi-drug terms, and perceptions of label elements. …”
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Substance use and risk of suicide among adults who sought mental health and addiction specialty services through a centralised intake process in Nova Scotia: a cross-sectional stud... by JianLi Wang, Matiwos Soboka, Sherry H Stewart, Philip Tibbo

“…This result underscored the importance of considering substance use patterns when assessing suicide risk and highlighted the need for targeted interventions and preventive measures for individuals engaging in substance use. …”
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Sleeping quality, sleeping habits, and their association with BMI in children in southern China by Chuican Huang, Yue Lei, Weijia Wu, Qing Luo, Wenting Cao, Junwei Xie, Hongai Li, Lichun Fan

“…ObjectivesThis study analyzes the effects of sleep quality along with sleep duration and bedtime on BMI in children aged 3–12 years and explores their role in the occurrence and development of obesity in children.MethodsThis study conducted a cross-section study on children in 18 cities and counties of Hainan Province. …”
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