The differential impact of economic recessions on health systems in middle-income settings: a comparative case study of unequal states in Brazil by Giuliano Russo, Lucas Salvador Andrietta, Maria Luiza Levi, Mário C Scheffer, Maria Teresa Seabra Soares de Britto e Alves, Bruno Luciano Carneiro Alves de Oliveira

“…We showed how public health expenditures flattened, while private health insurance expenditures increased due to the recession. Public financing patterns differed across the two states, as health funding in Maranhão continued to grow after the crisis years, as it was propped up by transfers to local governments. …”
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Effects of a 12-Week Skipping Exercise Program on Leg Endurance in Competitive Badminton Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Ririn Irena, Ardila Melati, Vlad Adrian Geanta, ⁠Ayu Mayzura Simbolon, Retha Foret

“…Secondary outcomes also reflected considerable advancements, including agility (d = 1.08-1.13), jump performance (d = 1.03-1.10), and on-court movement patterns (d = 1.07-1.16). Strong correlations were identified between leg endurance improvements and badminton-specific performance metrics (r = 0.65-0.73, p < 0.001). …”
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“The questions made me realize how many times I could have been saved and removed from that situation”: The experiences of patients attended to by paramedics for intimate partner v... by Rory A. Marshall, Nicole Merritt, Tori N. Stranges, Stephen Bartlett, Simon Sawyer, Paul van Donkelaar

“…De-identified transcripts were inductively analyzed (NVivo) for common patterns. Results N = 9 survivors participated in interviews. …”
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Clinical pathological and molecular features of 100 patients with gastric-type cervical adenocarcinoma by Shangshu Gao, Yan Song

“…Clinicopathological data, histological characteristics, and immunohistochemical expression patterns were analyzed. Targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) was performed on 11 cases. …”
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Anti-ribosomal-P protein antibodies and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): in a cross-sectional study of Danish adult patients with SLE, no significant association is found betwee... by Anne Voss, Henrik Zachar Langkilde, Anna Christine Nilsson, Nanna Surlemont Schmidt, Sabine Lerke Kamstrup

“…ANA patterns were tested using indirect immunofluorescence on HEp-2 cells. …”
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Silent changes in taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic diversity of birds in Qiyunshan National Nature Reserve, south China by Binqiang Li, Jian Lu, Xin Zhong, Daohan Li, Bailin Li, Nehafta Bibi, Kechuan Linghu, Shanjun Ma, Pinghua Zhong

“…We highlight that the asynchronous patterns of taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic diversity in birds emphasise the importance of multidimensional diversity metrics. …”
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From counsel to consumption: examining sociocultural influences on perinatal nutrition in rural India by Faiz A. Hashmi, Cristine H. Legare

“…We focused on three key areas: caloric adequacy, micronutrient consumption, and food avoidance patterns. We investigated how education and other social determinants influence these dietary choices. …”
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Unveiling new insights into migraine risk stratification using machine learning models of adjustable risk factors by Yu-Chen Liu, Ye-Hai Liu, Hai-Feng Pan, Wei Wang

“…Although adjustable risk factors—including environmental exposures, sleep disturbances, and dietary patterns—are increasingly implicated in pathogenesis of migraine, their causal roles remain insufficiently characterized, and the integration of multimodal evidence lags behind epidemiological needs. …”
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Analysis of risk factors affecting obesity in Korean adolescents: based on the 2017–2020 Korea national health and nutrition examination survey by Joon Young Kim, Kyungchul Song, Youngha Choi, Byung-Sun Choi, Hyun Wook Chae

“…However, given its close association with rapidly changing societal environments and lifestyle patterns, continuous updates are necessary. Therefore, investigating the current state of obesity in children and adolescents is crucial. …”
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The Prevalence of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Mainland China: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Qionghong Duan, Zi Chen, Cong Chen, Zhengbin Zhang, Zhouqin Lu, Yalong Yang, Lin Zhang

“…<h4>Background</h4>In recent years, drug resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) particularly the emergence of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has become a major public health issue. …”
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A Novel Framework for Saraiki Script Recognition Using Advanced Machine Learning Models (YOLOv8 and CNN) by Hafiz Muhammad Raza Ur Rehman, Syed Arfan Haider, Hiba Faisal, Kook-Yeol Yoo, M. Z. Jhandir, Gyu Sang Choi

“…In recent years, a lot of local languages require careful consideration in terms of knowledge exchange. …”
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Biceps and Triceps Muscle Activation Under Progressive Loads: A Study on Functional Symmetry of the Upper Limbs by Haider Hashim, Saif Ali Mohammed, Bashar Mohammed Ali, Safaa A. Ismaeel, Mohammed Nasir

“…Methods A total of 22 healthy male participants (aged 23–26 years) with resistance training experience were included. …”
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Facilitators, barriers, and recommendations for mobile health applications among Chinese older populations: a scoping review by Wilson Kin Chung Leung, Connie Yim Ching Yau, Simon Ching Lam

“…Given that recent evidence has reported distinct mHealth adoption patterns between Chinese and non-Chinese populations, the aim of this scoping review was to map relevant evidence on the end-user perceptions and age-appropriate recommendations for interface design, persuasive features, and promotional strategies among Chinese older adults. …”
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Kericho CLinic-based ART Diagnostic Evaluation (CLADE): design, accrual, and baseline characteristics of a randomized controlled trial conducted in predominately rural, district-le... by Fredrick K Sawe, Eunice Obiero, Peter Yegon, Rither C Langat, Appolonia Aoko, Jemutai Tarus, Ignatius Kiptoo, Raphael K Langat, Jonah Maswai, Margaret Bii, Samoel Khamadi, Kibet P Shikuku, Nicole Close, Samuel Sinei, Douglas N Shaffer

“…Descriptive statistics present accrual patterns and baseline cohort characteristics.<h4>Results</h4>Over 15 months, 820 adults enrolled at 7 sites with 86-152 enrolled per site. …”
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Alcohol and electric scooter injuries in an emergency department: a prospective observational study by Jenny Liu, Alexandra Rajevic, Philip von Arbin, Kristian Ängeby

“…The study objectives were to investigate the relationship between alcohol and injury patterns as well as the impact of restriction policies on ED presentations. …”
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Patient safety culture through the lenses of surgical patients: a qualitative study by Magnhild Vikan, Arvid S. Haugen, Berit T. Valeberg, Ann K. Bjørnnes, Vigdis K. S. Husby, Ellen CT. Deilkås, Stein O. Danielsen

“…The participants were 57% men and 43% women, aged 35 to 64 years. We conducted 14 individual semi-structured interviews between 18/01/24 and 07/03/24 using Zoom’s video audio software, with an average duration of 65 min. …”
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The Relationship Between Neighborhood Deprivation and Mortality in a Sepsis Cohort in EnglandTake-Home Points by Ritesh Maharaj, MD, PhD, Ishan Rola, Irene Papanicolas, PhD

“…Research Question: What is the trajectory of mortality among patients with sepsis in England across varying levels of neighborhood deprivation, and to what extent do patterns of ICU admission and treatment explain observed differences? …”
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Analysis of the utilisation of Chuna manual therapy for musculoskeletal disorders after its coverage under national health insurance in Korea: a retrospective analysis by In-Hyuk Ha, Yoon Jae Lee, Byung-Cheul Shin, Gil Geun Baek, Yeong-Jae Shin

“…These results provide insights into the utilisation patterns of Chuna therapy and highlight the need for further research to refine reimbursement policies based on disease severity and patient characteristics.…”
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Discontinuation, persistence and adherence to subcutaneous biologics delivered via a homecare route to Scottish adults with rheumatic diseases: a retrospective study by Stefan Siebert, Brian Godman, Samantha Alvarez-Madrazo, Kimberley Kavanagh, Yvonne Semple, Alessandra Maciel Almeida, Francisco de Assis Acurcio, Marion Bennie

“…Objectives To understand patterns of subcutaneous (SC) biologics use over time in adults with inflammatory rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases receiving a homecare delivery service.Design Retrospective cohort.Setting Patients in secondary care receiving SC biologics in the largest Scottish Health Board.Participants A new bespoke cohort was created from routine data gathered as part of a health board Homecare Service Database. …”
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The Influence of Short-Term Water Level Fluctuations on the Habitat Response and Ecological Fragility of Siberian Cranes in Poyang Lake, China by Xin Li, Bisong Hu, Shuhua Qi, Jin Luo

“…The findings reveal significant differences in the habitats of wintering Siberian cranes across various water level intervals and short-term fluctuation patterns. Short-term water level fluctuations can result in the largest suitable wintering habitat area for Siberian cranes, reaching 1856.41 km² in this study. …”
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