Nutritional status, body indices, and somatotype in Aymara and Quechua children from high Andean areas of Peru by Lidia Sofia Caballero Gutiérrez, Rodolfo Adrian Núñez Postigo, Juber Chávez Dominguez, Vilma Lucrecia Tapia Aguirre, José Oscar Alberto Begazo Miranda

“…Infants born at high altitudes, such as in the Puno region, typically exhibit higher birthweights than those born at low altitudes; however, the influence of ethnicity on childhood anthropometric patterns in high-altitude settings remains poorly understood. …”
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Effects of ASMR on mental fatigue recovery revealed by EEG power and brain network analysis by Yueguang Si, Yu Sun, Yu Sun, Yu Sun, Kuijun Wu, Lingyun Gao, Lingyun Gao, Sujie Wang, Mengru Xu, Xuchen Qi

“…Further interrogation of brain dynamics showed complex patterns of spatio-spectrum alterations and an interaction in small-world metric in theta band. …”
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Metabolic reprogramming in glioblastoma: a rare case of recurrence to scalp metastasis by Amir Barzegar Behrooz, Hamid Latifi-Navid, Narges Zolfaghari, Somayeh Piroozmand, Ahmad Pour-Rashidi, Mahsa Bourbour, Fatemeh Jusheghani, Mahmoud Aghaei, Negar Azarpira, Fatemeh Mollasalehi, Sedigheh Alamdar, Ahmad Nasimian, Jabar Lotfi, Shahla Shojaei, Elham Nazar, Saeid Ghavami

“…Abstract Background Glioblastoma (GB), an aggressive brain malignancy with a poor prognosis of 1.5–2 years, rarely exhibits extracranial metastasis (ECM). …”
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Toward Sustainable Campus Energy Management: A Comprehensive Review of Energy Management, Predictive Algorithms, and Recommendations by Noor Islam Jasim, Saraswathy Shamini Gunasekaran, Nouar AlDahoul, Ali Najah Ahmed, Ahmed El-Shafie, Mohsen Sherif, Moamin A Mahmoud

“…Rapid growth and challenges are likely to be experienced by energy generation, delivery, and consumption in the upcoming years, which in turn affect the economic and environmental perspectives. …”
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Asymmetric Deformation Induced by Underground Mining: A Case Study of a Mine in Shaanxi, China by Xuesong Zhang, Chenglong Zhang, Zhenhong Li, Yu Li, Yanbo Cao, Ying Zhao, Jiawei Zhou, Kelu He, Xianghui Wang

“…In contrast, underground mining disrupts the stress balance in the overlying rock layers, leading to complex settlement patterns, including subsidence basins, cracks, and groundwater depletion. …”
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Modeling Shooting Skills in Adaptive Biathlon for Athletes of Varying Skill Levels Using Virtual Reality Technologies by A.A. Gasanov, M.A. Odintsov, S.V. Leonov, P.Yu. Sukhochev, E.A. Sedogin, M.D. Belousova, I.S. Polikanova

“…The study involved 15 participants (mean age 24, SD = 11 years), divided into three subgroups. The first subgroup consisted of beginners (n = 5, mean age 27, SD = 7 years). …”
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E-cigarettes as a safe alternative to tobacco smoking? A deep dive into vape-associated pneumothorax (VASP) by Saquib Navid Siddiqui, Lwin Paing, Shahnawaz Hashmi, Dinath Perera, Umair Falak

“…They started vaping between the age of 17 and 19-years; the median age of developing pneumothorax was 22 years in men and 21 years in women, whereas median duration of vaping till onset of pneumothorax was 3.5 years in men and 4 years in women.In terms of treatment, 46% resolved with thoracostomy with median resolution duration of 4 days, whereas 54% required surgical intervention (8 out of 15 cases; 6 out of 10 in men and 2 out of 5 in women; Table 2). …”
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Prevalence of communicable, non-communicable diseases, disabilities and related risk factors in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan: Findings from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Integrated Populat... by Ziaul Haq, Saima Afaq, Muhammad Ibrahim, Zala, Muhammad Asim

“…There is limited evidence on the patterns of these diseases in Pakistan, specifically Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. …”
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The impact of carbohydrate quality index on menopausal symptoms and quality of life in postmenopausal women by Emine ELİBOL, Sevdenur Eski, Edanur Gez, Gizem Çamdeviren

“…Nutrition is increasingly recognized as important in managing these symptoms, with certain dietary patterns—particularly those rich in fiber and whole grains—showing potential benefits. …”
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Spatial distribution and predictors of early childbearing among Ethiopian women: evidence from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey by Amare Teshome Tefera, Fanuel Gashaw, Martha Solomon, Nebiyu Bekele, Shegaye Shumet, Tigist Mulugeta, Araya Mesfin Nigatu, Solomon Gedlu Nigatu

“…Abstract Background Age at first birth is a crucial factor in understanding fertility patterns within a population. Ethiopia reports high rates of maternal and child mortality alongside elevated fertility levels. …”
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Threshold of phenylacetylglutamine changes: exponential growth between age and gut microbiota in stroke patients by Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Min Chu, Delong Wang, Qian Li, Jixian Lin, Jing Zhao

“…Monitoring PAGln levels in stroke patients over 71 years could provide valuable insights for personalized interventions to reduce thrombotic complications.…”
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Clinical Trends and Hospital Mortality of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) in Germany: A Descriptive Analysis Between 2019 and 2023 by Sven H. Loosen, Christian Weigel, Anselm Kunstein, Peter Minko, Gerald Antoch, Johannes G. Bode, Tom Luedde, Christoph Roderburg, Karel Kostev

“…This study aimed to evaluate current clinical patterns and mortality outcomes associated with TIPS. …”
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Effects of Ultrasound Treatment of Chickpea Protein Isolate Emulsion on the Quality and Freeze-thaw Stability of Low-fat Pork Meat Batter by Yixue ZHANG, Shangxi JIA, Bingbing CUI, Xue HAN, Wuchao MA, Yu WANG, Yanhong BAI, Ke LI

“…In recent years, the emulsion-type meat products was gained considerable popularity. …”
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Effect of ethnicity and other sociodemographic factors on attendance at ophthalmology appointments following referral from a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme: a retrospective cohor... by James Banks, Adnan Tufail, Ling Zhi Heng, Josef Huemer, Christopher G Owen, Alicja R Rudnicka, Yasir Khan, Abraham Olvera-Barrios, Michael Seltene, Mumina Khatun, Catherine A Egan, Zoe Ockrim, Matilda Pitt, Daisy Williams, Celestine Rutowska

“…Those with higher levels of deprivation, younger (aged 18–45 years) and older (76–90 years) age groups and worse visual acuity were less likely to attend, whereas people identified as having proliferative DR in both eyes were more likely to attend.Conclusion Sociodemographic patterns in attendance after referral from the DESP to the HES exist, and these do not appear to explain ethnic differences in more severe sight-threatening DR, suggesting other explanations. …”
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“It doesn’t make any sense to even try”: the disruptive impact of COVID-19’s first wave on people with chronic pain using medical cannabis in New York by Yuval Zolotov, Jacinta Lomba, Megan Ghiroli, Mariya Masyukova, Julia H. Arnsten, Joanna L. Starrels, Jonathan Ross, Chinazo O. Cunningham, Deepika E. Slawek

“…We purposively recruited participants with both frequent and infrequent patterns of cannabis use. Interviews addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on daily life, symptoms, medical cannabis purchase, and use. …”
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Temporal trend in non-melanoma skin cancer mortality in China, 1992–2021: an analysis for the global burden of disease study 2021 by Deng Li, Ge Yan, Shasha Song, Siqi Fan, Haochen Zhao, Gang Hu, Xuewen Xu, Qingfeng Li, Qingfeng Li

“…In China, over the past 30 years, the prevalence and incidence of NMSC have changed significantly, yet mortality rate (MR) data is scarce. …”
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Prevalence, Risk Factors and Antibiotic Resistance of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Children Hospitalized with Urinary Tract Infection at Ki... by Abobakr Abdelgalil, Fajr Saeedi, Eilaf Metwalli, Futoon Almutairi, Mayar Felemban, Hadeel Albaradei, Haneen Aseeri, Jawahir Mokhtar, Wesam Baw, Mohamed Sayed

“…Background/Objectives: We aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors for acquisition of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> (<i>E. coli</i>) in children admitted with urinary tract infection (UTI) at a tertiary university hospital in Saudi Arabia, as well as to investigate antibiotic resistance patterns. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study involved hospitalized children aged 0–14 years from January 2018 to December 2022 with urine cultures that grew <i>E. coli</i> or ESBL-producing <i>E. coli</i>. …”
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Exploring the rising death rates among older US citizens with heart failure and sepsis: Need for health-care policy reform by Abdul Ahad, Eeshal Fatima, Adeena Jamil, Obaid Ur Rehman, Irfan Ullah, Raheel Ahmed, Bernardo Cortese, Michael E. Hall, Mamas A. Mamas

“…It is therefore crucial to understand the mortality patterns in older adults (≥65) with HF and sepsis for improving care strategies in the United States. …”
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Exploring the relationship between ultra-processed food consumption and gut microbiota at school age in a Brazilian birth cohort by Etiene Dias Alves, Marina Xavier Carpena, Aluísio J. D. Barros, Elena M. Comelli, Lorena López-Domínguez, Robert H. J. Bandsma, Iná da Silva dos Santos, Alicia Matijasevich, Juliana dos Santos Vaz, Romina Buffarini, Isabel Oliveira Bierhals, Maria Carolina Borges, Luciana Tovo-Rodrigues

“…Abstract: Dietary patterns significantly impact health outcomes and gut microbiota composition. …”
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Efficacy and safety of Lutai Danshen Baishao granules for treating female melasma: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Meiyu Lyu, Yi Yang, Jinlian Liu, Wenting Fei, Min Fu, Yunting Hong, Hongguo Rong, Chun Wang, Linyuan Wang, Jianjun Zhang

“…Objective: To investigate the potential efficacy and safety of Lutai Danshen Baishao granules (LDBG) for treating female melasma associated with kidney deficiency and blood stasis patterns. Methods: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted at the Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, China from March to December 2023. …”
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