The interplay between brain and behavior during development: A multisite effort to generate and share simulated datasets by Neda Sadeghi, Isabelle F. van der Velpen, Bradley T. Baker, Ishaan Batta, Kyle J. Cahill, Sarah Genon, Ethan McCormick, Léa C. Michel, Dustin Moraczewski, Masoud Seraji, Philip Shaw, Rogers F. Silva, Najme Soleimani, Emma Sprooten, Øystein Sørensen, Adam G. Thomas, Audrey Thurm, Zi-Xuan Zhou, Vince D. Calhoun, Rogier Kievit, Anna Plachti, Xi-Nian Zuo, Tonya White

“…These datasets and code that were used to generate the datasets can be downloaded and used by the research community to apply different longitudinal models to determine the underlying patterns and assumptions where the ground truth is known.…”
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Improved cookstoves enhance household air quality and respiratory health in rural Rwanda by Andrea Cuesta-Mosquera, Henning Kothe, Leizel Madueno, Allan Mubiru, Christine Muhongerva, Thomas Müller, Jan Rupp, Dominik van Pinxteren, Manuela van Pinxteren, Katherine Ogurtsova, Vanessa Soppa, Miriam Wiese-Posselt, Mira Pöhlker

“…PAH concentrations showed inconsistent patterns, with most species presenting non-statistically significant changes, constraining objective conclusions. …”
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An observational, multigenerational platform for health systems and population health interventions to minimise intergenerational transmission of non-communicable diseases in India... by Vaman Khadilkar, Tarun Reddy Katapally, Jasmin Bhawra, Neha Kajale, Rubina Mandlik, Vivek Patwardhan, Demi Miriam, Dipali Ladkat, Chidvilas More, Ketan Gondhalekar, Anuradha Vaman Khadilkar

“…The target population is asymptomatic (ie, healthy) children aged 8–10 years and their parents. The study commenced on 13 September 2022. …”
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Diagnosis of Columnar Metaplasia of the Esophageal Mucosa in Patients with Complicated Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease by E. D. Fedorov, A. V. Shidii-Zakrua, L. M. Mikhaleva, K. S. Maslenkina, A. A. Lindenberg, D. E. Seleznev, V. O. Kaybysheva, T. A. Partenadze

“…Overall, 131 patients aged 18 to 84 years (mean age — 55.8 ± 16.7 years) with confirmed diagnosis of GERD complicated by development of metaplasia of mucosa of distal esophagus were included in retroand prospective study. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Sequelae in Febrile Patients in Six Hospitals along the Thai-Lao and Thai-Myanmar Borders, 2022-2023 by Dr Saithip Bhengsri, Dr. Emily Bloss, Dr. Pongpun Sawatwong, Dr. Nuttagarn Chuenchom, Dr. Tanaphat Lertwitayakumjorn, Dr. Barameht Piralam, Mr. Samkan Chaoprasert, Mr. Tuwan Simmali, Ms. Pornpan Bungkanjana, Dr. James D Heffelfinger, Dr. Anupong Sujariyakul

“…Methods: During June 2022-May 2023, we enrolled patients aged >2 years presenting to outpatient departments/emergency rooms with temperature ≥37.5°C or history of fever ≤14 days. …”
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Severe hypertransaminasaemia during the acute hepatitis of unknown origin alert of 2022 by Ana Martín Costa, Ignacio Ros Arnal, Ruth García Romero, Gerardo Rodríguez Martínez, Beatriz García Rodríguez

“…Materials and methods: Observational study of the incidence, aetiology and clinical presentation of acute hypertransaminasaemia (HTRA) with laboratory values in the severe range (ALT and/or AST ≥ 500 U/L) in paediatric patients (age 0 to 16 years) in one health care zone from 2012 to 2022, comparing the periods of the SHIC alert and the SARS-CoV2 pandemic with previous years. …”
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SEISMODYNAMICS AND DEEP INTERNAL ORIGIN OF THE NORTH CHINA ZONE OF STRONG EARTHQUAKES by Andrey A. Stepashko

“…This wave came to the northern regions of China in the years of 1500 and 1800 (Figure 3) and triggered seismic activity cycles. …”
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Spatial variation and associated factors of unmet need for family planning among reproductive age women in Ethiopia, insights from 2021 PMA-Ethiopia data: multilevel logistic regre... by Abiyu Abadi Tareke, Eyob Ketema Bogale, Tadele Fentabel Anagaw, Misganaw Guadie Tiruneh, Eneyew Talie Fenta, Destaw Endeshaw, Habitu Birhan Eshetu, Amare Mebrat Delie, Ousman Adal Tegegne

“…Furthermore, the spatial pattern of unmet need for family planning exhibited clustering (Moran’s index = 0.25, p-value = 0.0039). …”
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Artificial intelligence in Anatomy: Potential uses and challenges by Lubna Faisal

“…The subject of Anatomy is taught in the first two years of undergraduate and it is considered as a core component of medical curriculum. …”
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Healthcare access and utilisation trends among the elderly in India: Evidence from the LASI Wave-1 survey by Dhruvendra Lal, Amrit Virk, Ashish Goel, Sonu Goel, Kavisha Kapoor Lal, Suneela Garg, Bhavneet Bharti

“…This study examines the healthcare access and utilisation patterns and identifies associated determinants among older persons using nationally representative data. …”
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Genotype-dependent response to water deficit: increases in maize cell wall digestibility occurs through reducing both p-coumaric acid and lignification of the rind by Ana López-Malvar, Ana López-Malvar, Oscar Main, Oscar Main, Sophie Guillaume, Marie-Pierre Jacquemot, Florence Meunier, Pedro Revilla, Rogelio Santiago, Valerie Mechin, Valerie Mechin, Matthieu Reymond

“…Additionally, genotype-dependent response patterns were evident, revealing two distinct behavioural groups. …”
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Epidemiological insights into canine rabies in Chennai: Trends, forecasting and One Health implications by Viswanathan Naveenkumar, Mangalanathan Vijaya Bharathi, Porteen Kannan, B.S. Pradeep Nag, Sureshkannan Sundaram, Nithya Quintoil Mohanadasse, Raghavendra G. Amachawadi, Muskan Dubey, Charley A. Cull, Chandan Shivamallu, Shiva Prasad Kollur, Ravindra P. Veeranna

“…This study provides epidemiological insights into canine rabies in Chennai, analyzing nine years of surveillance data (n = 428, March 2010 – February 2019) to assess trends, seasonality and predictive patterns. …”
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A longitudinal study of healthcare workers’ mental health during Western Australia's unique policy response to COVID-19 by Elizabeth A. Newnham, Enrique L. P. Mergelsberg, Susanne Stanley, Sean Hood, Jessica Tearne, Antonio Celenza, Teresa Stevenson, Nahal Mavaddat, Gavin Demore, Hyranthi Kavanagh, Peter M. McEvoy

“…Aims To investigate the longitudinal patterns of post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), depression and anxiety among healthcare workers in Western Australia, and the risk and protective factors associated with changes in status during the first wave. …”
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Cross-sectional study on the association between 24-hour urinary potassium excretion and the risk of H-type hypertension and non-H-type hypertension in Chinese adults by Qingfang He, Xiaofu Du, Xiangyu Chen, Lixin Wang, Yujia Fang, Jieming Zhong

“…It is recommended that hypertension particularly H-type hypertension patients strengthen their KAB regarding salt reduction and hypertension, adopt reasonable dietary patterns, to improve potassium intake, and ultimately aid in better Hcy and blood pressure management.…”
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Exploring Ways to Reduce Heavy Drinking by Increasing Hope Among Midlife Women in Australia: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study by Paul R Ward, Megan Warin, Sarah MacLean, Belinda Lunnay, Catherine Palmer, Samantha Meyer, Tonda Hughes, Antonia Lyons, Emily Nicholls

“…Australian midlife women (aged 45-64 years) consume more alcohol than previous generations of midlife women and more than younger women now. …”
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Exploring the association between healthy lifestyle score and atherogenic indices in a general population of Iranian adults by Reza Amani-Beni, Bahar Darouei, Noushin Mohammadifard, Awat Feizi, Motahare Bateni, Fahimeh Haghighatdoost, Maryam Boshtam, Narges Grau, Nizal Sarrafzadegan

“…Sex-stratified analyses revealed distinct patterns: in men, HLS was strongly associated with lower TG/HDL-C, AIP, and ACI, whereas in women, stronger associations were observed with cholesterol-driven markers (AC, NHC, RLPC, CRI-I, and CRI-II). …”
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Association between ambient temperature and non-accidental mortality in Guiyang, China: A time-series analysis (2013-2023). by Xuanhao Chen, Minmin Su, Minlan Yuan, Zihai Jian, Dan Yang, Hua Guo, Jianhua Zhang

“…Descriptive analysis was conducted to characterize overall weather patterns and mortality trends during the study period. …”
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How intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor initial dosing impacts patient outcomes in diabetic macular oedema by Rishi P. Singh, David Tabano, Blanche L. Kuo, Andrew LaPrise, Theodore Leng, Eunice Kim, Meghan Hatfield, Vincent Garmo

“…Characteristics, treatment patterns and outcomes were compared for eyes with DME that did and did not receive such initial doses. …”
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Analysis of influencing factors for primary membranous nephropathy complicated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and establishment of a nomogram prediction model by Mirixiatijiang· Maimaiti, Zhu Guo-qiang, Su Ming-jie, Halinuer· Shadekejiang, Zhang Xue-qin, Lu Chen

“…A nomogram was constructed and validated for its performance through visualized statistical methods.ResultsCompared with patients in the non-ASCVD group， those in the ASCVD group were significantly older ［56（51， 63） years <italic>vs</italic> 35（28， 44） years］， and had significantly higher proportions of males ［154（70.3%） <italic>vs</italic> 117（57.1%）］， smokers［71（32.4%）<italic> vs</italic> 43（21.0%）］， and alcohol consumption［54（24.7%） <italic>vs</italic> 32（15.6%）］. …”
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Serotype Characterization of Streptococcus pneumoniae Identified in Meningitis Cases in Sevral Asian and European Countries by A. N. Oganesyan, E. A. Voropaeva, A. A. Mel'nikova, Yu. N. Urban, E. A. Egorova, V. A. Aleshkin

“…In total 3013 CSFs were tested: 2764 (91.7%) of them were collected from patients aged under 5 years, 128 (4.2%) from children aged 5 - 18 years and 121 (4.1%) from adults. …”
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