Smartphone-Based Intervention Targeting Norms and Risk Perception Among University Students with Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Secondary Mediation Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Tria... by Joseph Studer, John A Cunningham, Elodie Schmutz, Jacques Gaume, Angéline Adam, Jean-Bernard Daeppen, Nicolas Bertholet

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate whether perceptions of drinking norms and risks mediated the effects of a smartphone-based intervention to reduce alcohol use. MethodsA total of 1770 students from 4 higher education institutions in Switzerland (mean age 22.35, SD 3.07 years) who screened positive for unhealthy alcohol use were randomized to receive access to a smartphone app or to the no-intervention control condition. …”
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Oxidative balance score was negatively associated with the risk of metabolic syndrome, metabolic syndrome severity, and all-cause mortality of patients with metabolic syndrome by Zhixiao Xu, Xiong Lei, Weiwei Chu, Luoqi Weng, Chengshui Chen, Chengshui Chen, Chengshui Chen, Ran Ye

“…Nonetheless, the correlation between OBS and MetS displays variability within distinct cohorts.ObjectiveWe worked on the relationships between OBS and the risk of MetS, MetS severity, and all-cause mortality of MetS patients.MethodsA total of 11,171 adult participants were collected from the U.S. …”
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Electrical and Viscoelastic Parameters of Erythrocytes as a Part of Diagnostic Models for Differentiating Fatty Liver Disease of Mixed Genesis from Non-Alcoholic and Alcohol-Relate... by M. V. Kruchinina, M. F. Osipenko, M. V. Parulikova, A. A. Gromov

“…Aim: creation of diagnostic models including electrical, viscoelastic parameters of erythrocytes to distinguish fatty liver disease of mixed etiology (metabolic + alcoholic) from non-alcoholic and alcoholic fatty liver disease.Materials and methods. We examined 46 men with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), 43 men with alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD), as well as 54 men with fatty liver disease (FLD) of mixed genesis (metabolic + alcohol-related); average age of the patients included in the study made 48.4 ± 9.6 years. …”
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Erratum to ‘Cost differences between autologous and nonautologous cranioplasty implants: A propensity score–matched value driven outcomes analysis’ [World Neurosurgery: X (22C) (20... by Matthew Findlay, Sawyer Z. Bauer, Diwas Gautam, Matthew Holdaway, Robert B. Kim, Walid K. Salah, Spencer Twitchell, Sarah T. Menacho, Gurpreet S. Gandhoke, Ramesh Grandhi

“…The authors sought to compare the initial and long-term costs of custom synthetic implants and autologous cranioplasty grafts. Methods: The authors reviewed the hospital billing records over a 12-year period at their institution to identify patients who underwent cranioplasty after decompressive hemicraniectomy for trauma or stroke. …”
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Robotic Assistance is Associated With No Intraoperative Fluoroscopy or Radiation Exposure During Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty by Sean Sequeira, MD, Alan Brett, PhD, Joseph Nessler, MD, Benjamin Frye, MD, Michael A. Mont, MD

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate the difference in radiation exposure from CT-based RA-THA DAA vs fluoroscopy-guided conventional THA DAA based on values from a cadaver study. Methods: There were 2 surgeons who had previous extensive experience with the DAA, as well as conventional and RA-THA. …”
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A Community-Based Intervention for Mental Health and Wellbeing in Pregnancy and Postpartum: One Healthy Start Site’s Story by Sampson M, Xu W, York FN, Roberson J

“…This study used secondary data from the University of Houston Healthy Start (UHHS) to examine postpartum depression screening and referral rates among program participants and feedback from participating mothers about the program’s mental health services.Patient and Methods: Secondary quantitative data from the program’s administration of services (n = 164) and secondary qualitative data from a sub-set of program participants (n = 23) were analyzed. …”
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Nature, prevalence and determinants of mental health problems experienced by adolescents in south Asia: a systematic reviewResearch in context by Chethana Mudunna, Medhavi Weerasinghe, Thach Tran, Josefine Antoniades, Lorena Romero, Miyuru Chandradasa, Jane Fisher

“…This systematic review aims to assess the available evidence on the nature, prevalence and determinants of MHPs experienced by adolescents in south Asia. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, searches were conducted in four online databases (Ovid Medline, Ovid EMBASE, Ovid Global Health, Ovid PsycInfo), titles, abstracts, and full-texts were screened, data extracted and quality assessed. …”
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Safety profile of sacituzumab govitecan in patients with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Maria Inez Dacoregio, Isabella Michelon, Caio Ernesto do Rego Castro, Francisco Cezar Aquino de Moraes, Guilherme Rossato de Almeida, Lis Victória Ravani, Maysa Vilbert, Ricardo Lima Barros Costa

“…Thus, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the safety and tolerability of SG in this patient population. Methods: We comprehensively searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases, and ASCO and ESMO websites for clinical trials (CTs) assessing the safety of SG in BC patients. …”
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Perbandingan Arsitektur Convolutional Neural Network Pada Klasifikasi Pneumonia, COVID-19, Lung Opacity, dan Normal Menggunakan Citra Sinar-X Thoraks by Agung Wahyu Setiawan

“…Therefore, it is necessary to classify Covid-19 and pneumonia not only during a pandemic but also post-pandemic. One of the methods is using chest X-ray images. In this study, not only Covid-19 and pneumonia but also lung opacity and normal were carried out. …”
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Examining differences in exposure to digital marketing of unhealthy foods reported by Canadian children and adolescents in two policy environments by Laura Vergeer, Carolina Soto, Mariangela Bagnato, Elise Pauzé, Ashley Amson, Tim Ramsay, Dana Lee Olstad, Vivian Welch, Monique Potvin Kent

“…This study examined differences in self-reported exposure to digital food marketing between children and adolescents in different policy environments: Ontario (where food marketing is self-regulated) and Quebec (where advertising is government regulated). Methods An observational cross-sectional online survey was conducted in April 2023 among children (aged 10–12 years) and adolescents (13–17 years) from Ontario and Quebec, recruited by Leger Marketing. …”
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Observed climate trends and farmers’ adaptation strategies in Dendi District, West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia by Busha Getachew, Gonfa Kewessa, Worku Hailu, Gezahegn Girma

“…To enhance resilience, it is crucial to provide reliable climate information, offer training on climate-smart agriculture, ensure access to updated climate data, and promote improved irrigation methods.…”
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Call to Action: Lead Pharmacy into the Next Decade by Kerry K Fierke, Gardner Lepp, Bridget McGugan, Marta Brooks, Gregory Zumach

“…In keeping with the mission of INNOVATIONS in pharmacy (Iip), we invite you to share creative and dynamic scholarly leadership work. Methods The traditional written manuscript is an author-centric form of scholarly output; the format, process, expediency, and familiarity of written manuscripts benefit authors, but may not be as easily consumed as more user-centric forms of information. …”
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Translation and Validation of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale for Eritrea: A Screening Tool for Postpartum Depression in Primary Health Care Facilities by Gebregziabher NK, Netsereab TB, Alazar FA, Fessaha YG, Sium AH, Ghebrehiwet NK

“…This study aims to translate, validate, and adapt the EPDS into Eritrean settings.Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional study design to evaluate the performance of the EPDS as a screening tool by using a sample of 380 mothers from four primary healthcare facilities. …”
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Athletic Shoulder Test Differences Exist Bilaterally in Healthy Pitchers by Aaron Trunt, Brandon T. Fisher, Lisa N. MacFadden

“… # Study Design Cross-Sectional Study # Methods College and high school baseball pitchers were recruited to complete shoulder range of motion (ROM), isokinetic shoulder strength, and isometric shoulder strength testing using the ASH test. …”
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Association of social frailty, sarcopenia, and oral frailty with depressive symptoms in Chinese older adults: a cross-sectional study by Yuanhao Sun, Huan Liu, Xiangdong Li, Lin Zhang, Wenwen Xu, Hairong liu, Ting Yuan

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effect of sarcopenia, oral frailty, and social frailty on depressive symptoms among Chinese participants aged ≥ 60 years old in China. Methods This research utilized a cross-sectional design and used convenience sampling to select participants from Anhui Province, China. …”
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“I believe it when there is an expert next to me:” a qualitative analysis on the perceptions and experiences of pregnant women to self-monitor blood pressure in Lombok, Indonesia... by Tigest Tamrat, Yuni Dwi Setiyawati, Maria Barreix, Nya’Jeumpa Madani, Antoine Geissbühler, Anuraj H. Shankar, Ozge Tuncalp

“…We explored pregnant women’s perceptions and attitudes towards SMBP, as well as practical considerations for SMBP by leveraging a smartphone-based BP measurement application in Lombok, Indonesia. Methods Pregnant women with a current or history of HDPs were randomized to participate in focus group discussions (FGDs) regarding their attitudes towards SMBP or provided with a smartphone BP application to provide feedback on conducting SMBP. …”
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CircPRMT5, a Potential Salivary Biomarker, Facilitates the Progression of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma via the IGF2BP3-SERPINE1 Pathway by Jiang S, Ou L, Wang Y, Su K, Chen Z, He L, Xu X, Cheng B, Xia J, Fan Z

“…This study aims to examine the role and underlying mechanisms of circPRMT5 in the progression of HNSCC and to assess its potential diagnostic value in saliva exosomes.Methods: The expression of circPRMT5 and its clinical significance in HNSCC were investigated. …”
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Remnant cholesterol and its variability independent of low density lipoprotein cholesterol predict metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease by Yuting Sun, Xinlei Miao, Manling Hu, Xiaoling Xie, Shuang Liu, Ziping Song, Jiayi Deng, Fei Xu, Meng Li, Yangxuan He, Song Leng

“…This variability was quantified using several metrics: standard deviation (SD), logSD, average real variability (ARV), logARV, mean absolute deviation (MAD), and logMAD. …”
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Resistance exercise training improves disuse-induced skeletal muscle atrophy in humans: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Xian Guo, Yanbing Zhou, Xinxin Li, Jinhao Mu

“…Abstract Background This meta-analysis aimed to determine whether resistance exercise training (RET) can attenuate the loss of muscle volume and function in anti-gravitational muscles, especially quadriceps and calf muscles, during immobilization/disuse conditions. Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials comparing RET vs. no exercise during immobilization/disuse. …”
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Chemopreventative potential of Salsola tuberculatiformis Botch and Compound A in the differential regulation of IL-1Ra:IL-1α in UVB exposed skin keratinocytes by T. Magcwebeba, L. McEvoy, S. Hayward, T. Tait, J.L Quanson, L. Kelbe, WCA Gelderblom, M. Lilly, A.C Swart, P. Swart

“…Purpose: The study aimed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties of S. tuberculatiformis extract and Compound A, particularly their effects on UVB-induced inflammation, cell growth parameters, and oxidative status in HaCaT cells. Methods: The biological activity of S. tuberculatiformis extract and Compound A was assessed using a cytochrome P450 assay. …”
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