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Psychotherapies and psychological support for individuals facing psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review
In this scoping review, we investigated the psychotherapies and psychological support provided during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic to clarify its recipients and the methods employe...
Platelet rich fibrin and commercial sealants for dural closure in neurosurgery: An in vitro study
Background Watertight closure of the dura mater is essential after neurosurgical interventions to avoid complications such meningitis, intracranial hypotension and surgical site infections. In additio...
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder and its co-existence with depression, anxiety, and stress as risk factors for suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among university students in Bangladesh: A single-site survey
Background Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) have been identified as potential risk factors for various mental health issues, such as suicidal ideation and attemp...
Comparative genomics of Mycobacterium avium subsp. hominissuis strains within a group of captive lowland tapirs
Within a group of three captive lowland tapirs (Tapirus terrestris) suffering from clinically apparent mycobacteriosis, non-tuberculous Mycobacterium avium subsp. hominissuis (MAH) strains were isolat...
Red blood cell distribution width to albumin ratio as a novel predictor for mortality in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: Results from the cohort study of NHANES, 1999–2018
Objectives To investigate the association of red blood cell distribution width (RDW) to albumin ratio (RAR) with mortality in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Methods We select...
Association of serum iron status with MASLD and liver fibrosis
Background The MASLD proposal updates and supplements the previous definition of NAFLD, making it more suitable for addressing the current understanding of chronic liver diseases. This study aims to...
Examining isokinetic knee peak torque and time to peak torque as predictors of vertical jump height in division I men’s basketball players
The vertical jump (VJ) is one of the most important movements for basketball athletes and therefore determining modifiable predictors of the VJ would aid substantially in crafting more effective train...
Correction: Depression in the COVID-19 endemic era: Analysis of online self-disclosures by young South Koreans
Extraction of total flavonoids from Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai and its antioxidant and lipoxygenase inhibition effects
Ultrasound-assisted extraction technology was utilized to extract total flavonoids from Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai, and response surface methodology was employed to optimize the extraction pro...
Explainable classification of goat vocalizations using convolutional neural networks
Efficient precision livestock farming relies on having timely access to data and information that accurately describes both the animals and their surrounding environment. This paper advances classific...
Clinical breast cancer screening uptake and associated factors among reproductive age women in Kenya: further analysis of Kenyan Demographic and Health Survey 2022
Introduction Breast cancer is a global public health problem among reproductive-age women, with an estimated 670,000 deaths in 2022. It’s also a pressing health challenge in Sub-Saharan African countr...
Retraction: Specific inhibition of tumor cells by oncogenic EGFR specific silencing by RNA interference
Colonization with extended-spectrum β-lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background The human intestinal tract contains many commensals. However, during an imbalance of the normal microbiota following exposure to antibiotics, extended-spectrum β-lactamase- and carbapenema...
Viral and host factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 disease severity in Georgia, USA
While SARS-CoV-2 vaccines have shown strong efficacy, the continued emergence of new viral variants raises concerns about the ongoing and future public health impact of COVID-19, especially in locatio...
Deubiquitination of epidermal growth factor receptor by ubiquitin-specific peptidase 54 enhances drug sensitivity to gefitinib in gefitinib-resistant non-small cell lung cancer cells
A precise balance between ubiquitination and deubiquitination is crucial for cellular regulation. Ubiquitin-specific peptidase 54 (USP54), an active deubiquitinase (DUB), modulates the ubiquitination...
Maximum likelihood estimators are ineffective for acoustic detection of rare bat species
Acoustic monitoring is an important tool for determining presence or probable absence of threatened and endangered bats in the United States (US). Federal guidance requires the use of automated identi...
Correction: Reconstructing prehistoric lifeways using multi-Isotope analyses of human enamel, dentine, and bone from Legaire Sur, Spain
Inkjet-printed transparent electrodes: Design, characterization, and initial in vivo evaluation for brain stimulation
Electrical stimulation is a powerful tool for investigating and modulating brain activity, as well as for treating neurological disorders. However, understanding the precise effects of electrical stim...
Association of overweight/obesity and digestive system cancers: A meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of prospective cohort studies
Background Previous researches have reported correlations between overweight/obesity and common digestive system cancers (DSCs), including gastric, liver, esophageal, colorectal, and pancreatic cancer...
Correction: Protective effects of Euphorbia heterophylla against testicular degeneration in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats in relation to phytochemical profile
Comparative evaluation of Allplex HPV28 and Anyplex II HPV28 assays for high-risk HPV genotyping in cervical samples
Background/Objectives Human papillomavirus (HPV) genotyping is essential for cervical cancer screening and prevention. The AllplexTM HPV28 real-time PCR kit, using different chemistry and results anal...
Intermittent hypoxic stimulation promotes efficient expression of Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α and exerts a chondroprotective effect in an animal osteoarthritis model
Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α plays an important role in the homeostasis of articular cartilage in hypoxic environments. Therefore, modulation of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α by regulating the oxygen env...
Associations of subjective age trajectories with loneliness and stress across adulthood
Subjective age, that is the age a person feels like in relation to their chronological age, is indicative of a variety of biological, psychological, and social aging processes. Despite its importance,...
Does physical activity-based intervention decrease repetitive negative thinking? A systematic review
Background Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) is characterized by its persistence, difficulty in control, and the tendency to focus on negative thoughts and past events. It is recognized as a key fac...