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Depression among older adults in Norway 1995–2019: Time trends, correlates, and future projections in a population study: The HUNT study
Objectives To investigate patterns and correlates of depression among Norwegian older adults (age 70+), 1995–2019, and estimate the number of older adults with depression by 2050. Design Population-...
Predicting pulmonary function using thoracic deformity parameters in early onset scoliosis patients
Introduction Thoracospinal deformities in early onset scoliosis (EOS) patients often lead to thoracic insufficiency syndrome, in which respiration or lung growth is impaired. Pulmonary function tests...
“The future depends on what we do in the present” - Development positions of EU countries by levels of sustainable development and living standards
Sustainable development and standard of living of households have recently become central topics in economic analysis, scientific research, and public debate. This study aims to evaluate the positions...
Epigenome and three-dimensional genome architecture remodeling during NDM29-mediated retro-transformation of neuroblastoma cells
Neoplastic transformation of mammalian cells involves intricate interactions between genetic, epigenetic and architecture modifications of the nucleus. Neuroblastoma is a malignant pediatric tumor wit...
Safety of median nerve electrical stimulation in disorders of consciousness: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Background Median nerve electrical stimulation (MNS) is a noninvasive treatment technique that can improve the brain functional activity of patients with disorders of consciousness (DoC) and promote t...
AI-Driven fetal distress monitoring SDN-IoMT networks
The healthcare industry is transforming with the integration of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) with AI-powered networks for improved clinical connectivity and advanced monitoring capabilities....
Decoding corporate communication strategies: Analysing mandatory published information under Pillar 3 across turbulent periods with unsupervised machine learning
This study explores the communication patterns of Slovak banks with stakeholders through mandatory disclosures mandated by Basel III’s Pillar 3 framework and annual reports in 2007−2022. Our primary o...
CSCA-YOLOv8: A lightweight network model for evaluating drought resistance in mung bean
Drought is one of the main factors affecting mung bean production in China. Screening drought-resistant germplasm resources and cultivating drought-resistant varieties are of great significance to the...
Increasing proportion of mildly aged population in rural mitigates farmland abandonment in the farming-pastoral ecotone of northern China
Rural population aging has emerged as a widespread phenomenon, which can lead to farmland abandonment and pose unprecedented challenges to agricultural production and ecological sustainability in the...
Psychological distress and compliance with sanitary measures during the Covid-19 pandemic
Background This study aims to understand the relationship between the experience of psychological distress and compliance with COVID-19 sanitary measures. We testeed whether this relationship was modi...
Independent association of weight-adjusted waist index with asthma in U.S. adolescents: Mediating roles of eosinophil percentage, total cholesterol, and HDL cholesterol
Background Obesity is a risk factor for asthma in adolescents. “Although body mass index (BMI) is the most widely used metric for assessing obesity, it has several limitations. The weight-adjusted wai...
Methodological establishment and diagnostic value of a multiplex fluorescent PCR assay for the detection of three fastidious respiratory pathogens
Background Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis are common fastidious bacteria responsible for respiratory tract infections, particularly in children and immunoc...
Accuracy assessment of digital impressions with varied scanning paths in partially edentulous ridges with mobile abutment teeth: An in vitro comparative study
Background Periodontal prosthesis or removable partial dentures are essential treatments for partially edentulous dentition with periodontal issues. This study aimed to assess the accuracy of digital...
Methodology of community-based venous blood specimen collection for the harmonized diagnostic assessment of dementia for the Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI-DAD): Wave 2
The prevalence of dementia is on the rise, with 60% of dementia cases existing in low- and middle-income countries. In India, the prevalence was reported to be 7.4%. Since the pathophysiology of demen...
Association between transfer for surgery and mortality and disability among neonates in high income countries—A systematic review with meta-analysis
Birthing in a hospital with on-site surgical facilities (co-located care) is considered preferable for neonates with surgical conditions. However, it may not always be feasible. Whether transfer of su...
Comparative analysis of Egypt’s malaria elimination strategies and implementation science: Pathways to achieve malaria-free status for other African countries
Background Malaria elimination is a critical public health goal, particularly in Africa, where the disease disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. Egypt’s success in achieving World Health...
Crystal structure of the fungal mannosyltransferase Och1 reveals active site primed for N-glycan binding
The outermost layer of a fungi’s cell wall serves as the organism’s point of first contact with its environment, or host. Heavily glycosylated glycoproteins anchor a complex meshwork of branching mann...
Psychometric properties of the smartphone addiction scale-short version (SAS-SV) in Honduran university students
Problematic smartphone use (PSU) is a global issue associated with numerous adverse outcomes, especially among young people. One of the most widely used instruments to evaluate PSU is the Smartphone A...
Promoting caste equality in the labor market: The role of self-confidence
We study how people perceive the self-confidence of individuals from different castes in India. In an experimental Indian labor market where employers and workers belong to different castes, employers...
Study protocol: Feasibility of medically tailored meals for pediatric populations at risk for disparities in serious illness outcomes due to inequities in food-related social drivers of health (MTM-Kids)
Background Food and nutrition insecurity are actionable, clinically relevant social determinants of health that disproportionately affect pediatric populations, particularly those with serious illness...
Health insurance non-enrollment among women in Sierra Leone: A cross-sectional analysis of the 2019 Demographic and Health Survey
Background Health insurance enrollment is a vital component of universal health coverage and access to essential healthcare services. However, in Sierra Leone, enrollment remains persistently low, pos...
Expression of Concern: HIF-1 inhibition reverses opacity in a rat model of galactose-induced cataract
Trypanosoma vivax elicits both Th1 and Th2 immunological responses in experimentally infected cattle
Bovine trypanosomosis caused by Trypanosoma vivax is a health problem of economic importance in South America. In Ecuador, the presence of T. vivax was first reported in 2018; however, the isolates fo...
Adaptation and validation of the modified weight bias internalization scale (WBIS-M) in Brazilian adults
Internalized weight stigma refers to individuals’ self-stigmatization, leading to self-devaluation. This research aimed to conduct an adaptation and validation study of the Modified Weight Bias Intern...
National and sub-national sero-epidemiology of immunoglobulin G against SARS-CoV-2 in Iran in 2021
Multiple factors challenge PCR test results for COVID-19 infection, and only symptomatic cases have been tested. Thus, a population-based seroprevalence study was necessary to determine the extent of...