Over-Dimension and Over-Load (ODOL) truck in highways: Prevalence and modeling intention to operate ODOL truck, lesson learned from Indonesia by Ari Widyanti, Justin Mulya Gananda, Titah Yudhistira, Widyarini Weningtyas, Ludfi Pratiwi Bowo, Sinung Nugoroho

“…The purpose of this study is to observe the prevalence of ODOL trucks on Indonesian highways and the factors that influence the operation of ODOL trucks from the view of the driver and owner.Observation on site is conducted to observe over-dimension trucks, whereas the over-load truck is counted using observation of CCTV. …”
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Clinical Course of Untreated and Treated Chronic Hepatitis B in Pregnant Patients: A Prospective Study by Yasemin Nadir, Ayse Batirel, Ayse Yasemin Karsidag, Fatma Kaya Narter, Ahmet Nadir

“… OBJECTIVE: Implementation of strategies to prevent vertical transmission is highly important steps in reducing the global burden of chronic hepatitis B. We conducted this prospective study to observe the clinical course and outcomes of untreated and treated HBV in pregnant. …”
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Preoxygenation strategies before intubation in patients with acute hypoxic respiratory failure: a network meta-analysis by Na Ye, Na Ye, Chen Wei, Jiaxiang Deng, Yingying Wang, Hongwen Xie

“…This study aimed to identify the best preoxygenation strategy for these patients.MethodsWe conducted a network meta-analysis of studies published up to July 2024, evaluating conventional oxygen therapy (COT), high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), non-invasive ventilation (NIV), and their combinations prior to intubation. …”
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Knowledge and attitude towards ankle sprain management among primary care physicians in the department of family medicine, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia by Abdullah A. Alzahrani, Norah A. AlQarni, Fahad S. Alghamdi, Tariq A. Alghamdi

“…Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted targeting all available and accessible primary care physicians within the Department of Family Medicine at King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia during the period from 2023 to May 2024. …”
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SleepNow – A combined cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and physical exercise intervention in men with metastatic prostate cancer: results from a feasibility randomized con... by Beverley Lim Høeg, Katrine Bjerre Løppenthin, Josée Savard, Christoffer Johansen, Jesper Frank Christensen, Mads Nordahl Svendsen, Niels Holländer, Pernille Envold Bidstrup

“…Patients/material and methods: We conducted a feasibility randomized trial in patients under treatment for castration resistant mPCa with insomnia (Insomnia Severity Index [ISI] score ≥ 8). …”
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Distribution, traditional utilization, processing, and health benefits associated with the consumption of morama bean [Tylosema escululetum (Burch.)]: a survey from selected distri... by John Gwamba, Samuel Imathiu, John Kinyuru, Arnold Onyango, Masa Veronica Motaung

“…An ethnographic study using a snowball sampling method was conducted in Kweneng, Ghanzi, Southern, and Central districts of Botswana. …”
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Examining general, physical, and mental health disparities between transgender and cisgender adults in the U.S. by Sunday Azagba, Galappaththige S. R. de Silva, Todd Ebling

“…Propensity score weighting was used to address potential imbalances among group characteristics. We conducted logistic regression for the binary outcome of self-rated health and quasi-Poisson regression for the number of days reporting poor mental and physical health. …”
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Outcomes of Type I Tympanoplasty using a Cartilage Shield Graft by Murad Ghazi Ahmed, Said M. Said Aljaff, Hiwa Asaad Abdulkareem

“…Method and Materials: In this study, 20 patients with perforation exceeded 50%, but limited to the tympanic membrane were recruited for type I tympanoplasty surgery. The study was conducted in the Otolaryngology/Head and Neck surgery training center in Sulaimani Teaching Hospital in Sulaimani city for one year period. …”
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Evaluating the impact of drought and water restrictions on agricultural production in irrigated areas through crop water productivity functions and a remote sensing-based evapotran... by Joaquim Bellvert, Magí Pamies-Sans, Jaume Casadesús, Joan Girona

“…Since crop yield is closely linked to the water used (crop actual evapotranspiration, ETcact), this study proposes a novel approach based on using crop water productivity functions and a remote sensing-based surface energy balance model to spatially estimate ETcact. The research was conducted across fourteen irrigation districts in Lleida and Girona, Spain, simulating six scenarios with different levels of precipitation and water rights reductions. …”
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Discovery of amino acid substitutions in penicillin-binding proteins associated with adaptation to D-Ala-D-Lac in vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis by Nese Caglayan, Banu Sancak, Zeynep Kanlidere, Tanil Kocagoz, Tanil Kocagoz

“…We then applied homology modeling to assess structural impacts of these changes on PBPs and conducted docking studies to investigate ligand-binding interactions. …”
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QUALITY OF LIFE COMPARATION IN METASTATIC BONE DISEASE PATIENT BEFORE AND AFTER SURGERY IN DR. SOETOMO GENERAL HOSPITAL by Ferdiansyah Mahyudin, Mouli Edward, Muhammad Hardian Basuki, Rizky Agung Satria

“…Methods: This research was a retrospective cohort on MBD patients which undergone surgery, and never given any other treatment in the course of the disease. The research was conducted in Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya. …”
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Single cell transcriptome profiling reveals pathogenesis of bullous pemphigoid by Guirong Liang, Chenjing Zhao, Qin Wei, Suying Feng, Yetao Wang

“…Abstract Bullous pemphigoid (BP) triggers profound functional changes in both immune and non-immune cells in the skin and circulation, though the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, we conduct single-cell transcriptome analysis of lesional and non-lesional skin, as well as blood samples from BP patients. …”
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Placental Location Affects Cesarean Complications in Patients with Placenta Previa by Gulsen Dogan Durdag, Hakan Kalayci, Safak Yilmaz Baran, Seda Yuksel Simsek, Songul Alemdaroglu, Serdinc Ozdogan, Esra Bulgan Kilicdag

“…Study Design: This is a retrospective cohort study which was conducted in one center including 83 patients followed with placenta previa in three years’ duration. …”
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Advanced thyristor-based cycloconverter for efficient three-phase conversion with low THD by Mahbubur Rahman Tahmid, Md. Abdul Malek, Md. Rafiul Islam, Muhammad Abdul Goffar Khan

“…Additionally, they have a high conduction loss as they involve multiple conversion stages. …”
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Digital therapeutics in Korea: current status, challenges, and future directions – a narrative review by Hee Jun Shin, Ik Tae Cho, Wan Suk Choi, Hong Rae Kim, Min Bong Kang, Won Jong Yang

“…A comparative analysis of global regulatory practices was also conducted to identify best practices. The findings revealed that while Korea has made significant strides in supporting DTx development, the market remains in its early stages. …”
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Micro-computed tomography measurement of the marginal gap of different types of glass-ceramic veneers fabricated by heat-pressed technique. by Soma Qadir, Bassam Karem Amin

“… Background and Objective: This study was conducted to measure the marginal gap size of two different glass-ceramics fabricated by heat-pressed technique with micro-computed tomography scanning and analysis. …”
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Dental implant placement accuracy with robotic surgery compared to free-hand, static and dynamic computer assisted techniques: Systematic review and meta-analysis by Hariram Sankar, M. Shalini, Anjana Rajagopalan, Satish Gupta, Amit Kumar, Rukhsar Shouket

“…Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, and the Cochrane Library from January 2000 to January 2024. …”
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Uncovering antidepressant prescription patterns: a three-year analysis of outpatient trends by Hossein Karami, Reza Mehrizi, Mohammad Effatpanah, Azamsadat Rivandi, Rajabali Daroudi, Nezam Armand, Leila Ghamkhar

“…Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted using prescription data from the Iranian Health Insurance Organization (IHIO) between March 2021 and March 2024. …”
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22 months follow-up of deep marginal acquisition with thermacut bur in management of deep subgingival interproximal carious lesions: a case report by Ahmed Khairy Elmorsy, Shereen Hafez Ibrahim, Hani Mohamed Essam El-Nahass, Ahmed El Zohairy

“…Objective The current case report was conducted to evaluate acquiring deep subgingival interproximal carious lesions by the mean of thermacut bur gingivectomy, in terms of patient satisfaction through pain evaluation, Bleeding on Probing, Pocket Depth, Crestal Bone Level evaluation, and restoration evaluation using modified USPHS criteria. …”
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Creatine and pregnancy outcomes, a prospective cohort study in low-risk pregnant women: study protocol by Deborah L De Guingand, Stacey J Ellery, Miranda L Davies-Tuck, Hayley Dickinson

“…A recent retrospective study conducted in a cohort of 287 pregnant women determined that maternal excreted levels of creatine may be associated with fetal growth. …”
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