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Predictors for psychosocial consequences of screening for liver diseases: A data-driven approach
Background Medical screening is employed to detect early signs of diseases in asymptomatic populations, potentially improving patient outcomes through early intervention. However, the psychosocial imp...
Prevalence and associated factors of dyslipidemia among adults with coexisting chronic disease in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Dyslipidemia is a well-established, modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of dyslipidemia, its components, and associated...
Assessing public transport accessibility for people with physical disabilities in burgos, spain: A user-centered approach to inclusive urban mobility
Background Public transport accessibility is vital for fostering inclusive and sustainable urban development, ensuring equitable mobility for individuals with physical disabilities or reduced mobility...
Patient satisfaction with the quality of nursing care in critical care units and medical wards in West Bank Hospitals, Palestine: A cross-sectional study
Introduction Patient satisfaction with nursing care is a crucial indicator of healthcare quality, influencing patient outcomes and experiences. In the West Bank, Palestine, understanding patient satis...
Development and precision evaluation of a robotic system for oral implant surgery using personalized digital guides and optical spatial positioning technology
Oral implant surgery demands a high level of precision and expertise, making the integration of robotic assistance an optimal solution. This study introduces an innovative dental implant robotic syste...
Comparison of torch with electric arc casting in the lost wax technique for the cast dental stud protocol
The aim of this study was to compare the compressive strength, microstructural characteristics, and cost-effectiveness of cast dental posts fabricated using two techniques: torch casting (TC) and elec...
Influence of MyD88 and αβ T cells on mesenteric lymph node innate lymphoid cell populations during Toxoplasma gondii infection
First encounter of Toxoplasma with the host immune system occurs within tissues of the intestine, including the intestinal mucosa and draining lymph nodes. In this study, we focused on the mesenteric...
Exploring the dynamics of Shannon’s information and iconicity in language processing and lexeme evolution
This two-part meta-study explores the relationship of Shannon’s information and iconicity in American English, with a focus on their implications for cognitive processing and the evolution of lexemes....
Associations between neighbourhood characteristics and participation in a population-based organised prostate cancer testing (OPT) programme: A register-based study of 50-year-old men
Objectives Regional, population-based organised prostate cancer testing (OPT) began in Sweden in 2020. We investigated associations between participation and neighbourhood characteristics. Setting R...
Parasitic contamination in green vegetables from open markets in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka: Implications for human health
Intestinal parasitic infections in Sri Lanka have received little attention due to their perceived low prevalence. Consuming raw vegetables without proper washing is one of the main ways to transmit i...
Cadmium exposure and risk of pancreatic cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal malignancies, characterized by a poor prognosis and limited treatment options. Increasing evidence suggests that environmental factors, including...
The effect of systematic antidepressant treatments in the early stages on sleep and impulsivity in bipolar euthymic patients: A cross-sectional study
Background and Objectives Due to early misdiagnosis, bipolar patients who had a depressive episode as their initial onset often received systematic antidepressant treatments and continued to suffer fr...
Effect of freeze-thaw cycles on mechanical performance of loess soil stabilized with nano magnesium oxide
Construction in northwest China is generally packed with issues linked to loess soil with poor engineering properties and day-night and seasonal freeze-thaw (FT) actions. This study explored the poten...
Duality of Shehu transform with other well known transforms and application to fractional order differential equations
Integral transforms are used in many research articles in the literature, due to their interesting applications in the solutions of problems of applied science and engineering. In many situations, res...
In silico studies provide new structural insights into trans-dimerization of β1 and β2 subunits of the Na+, K+-ATPase
The Na+, K+-ATPase is an electrogenic transmembrane pump located in the plasma membrane of all animal cells. It is a dimeric protein composed of α and β subunits and has a third regulatory subunit (γ)...
Comparative effectiveness of surgery versus radiotherapy for non-nasopharyngeal head and neck lymphoepithelial carcinoma: An IPTW propensity score analysis
Background Lymphoepithelial carcinoma (LEC) is a rare head and neck malignancy predominately treated with radiotherapy or surgery. However, comparative effectiveness studies, are lacking for non-nasop...
Intersection passing strategies for human-driven and autonomous vehicles in mixed traffic using DEA
In this paper, we propose a right-of-way optimization model considering multi-objective DEA evaluation for intersections in mixed driving environments with automated and human driving. Considering ave...
High-performance protocol for ultra-short DNA sequencing using Oxford Nanopore Technology (ONT)
In recent years, Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) has gained substantial attention across various domains of nucleic acid research, owing to its unique advantages over other sequencing platforms. Or...
Soil nutrient concentrations influence micronutrient concentrations in Eragrostis curvula seeds
Food insecurity often results in malnutrition, manifesting as micronutrient deficiencies that disproportionately affect children under five, impairing their cognitive and physical development. While s...
Investigation into fatigue micro-crack identification of steel bridge decks based on acoustic emission detection technology
With increasing traffic loads and extended bridge service life, fatigue damage in steel bridge decks has become a significant concern. Traditional detection methods often lack the accuracy and respons...
Prevalence and socio-demographic correlates of depression and anxiety among late adolescents (15 to 21 years) in Mymensingh division, Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study
Background Depression and anxiety are prevalent mental health disorders among adolescents worldwide, including Bangladesh. However, mental health disorders are often overlooked in developing countries...
Subjective and objective indices in determining stretching effect
Stretching is widely used in clinical settings to maintain and enhance physical functions. Despite numerous studies investigating its effects, subjective evaluations by therapists remain common, lacki...
Exposure to plastic debris alters expression of biomineralization, immune, and stress-related genes in the eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica)
The degradation of marine plastic debris poses a threat to organisms by fragmenting into micro- and nano-scale pieces and releasing a complex chemical leachate into the water. Numerous studies have in...
SS-31: A promising therapeutic agent against bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in Mice
Objective The aim of this research was to investigate if the mitochondria- targeting peptide SS-31 could serve as a protective measure against bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in mice. Method Mi...
“People are shortening the lifetime of mentally ill persons”; Community’s perception towards mental illness and help-seeking behavior in Bench Sheko, Sheka, Kaffa and West Omo zones, South West Ethiopia, 2021
Background Mental diseases or mental disorders are conditions that affect the mind and are defined by changes in emotion, thought, or behavior. Many studies have demonstrated that people with mental i...