Non-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Psychological Interventions May Not Make the Difference in Children and Adolescents With Chronic Pain by Perlman L, Malka N, Terry O, Nguyen A, Guimarães Ferreira Fonseca L, Ingelmo JI, Ingelmo P

“…Patients not receiving any psychological interventions were more likely to have normalized sleep at the end of treatment.Conclusion: Non-CBT psychological interventions, namely psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy, were not associated with meaningful benefits for children and adolescents with chronic pain during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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EDITORIAL by Ivan Čuk

“…In 2012, we have published 20 articles and more than 17,000 people visited our web page. In August we received a Letter of Acceptance from the Elsevier's SCOPUS database. …”
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SPECIFIC DENTAL TREATMENT OF FEMALE PATIENTS WITH BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS by А. Shulzhenko, E. Krutikova, L. Ostrovska, T. Petrushanko

“…In Group II the РМА index decreased by 48, 68% and CPI index was 6,3 times lower, indicating about more higher efficacy of treatment regimen, aimed at the affecting the infectious agents of BV as the concomitant somatic disease.  …”
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Caracterización odontológica de pacientes con demencia e institucionalizados del municipio Holguín by Beatriz de la C. Graña Bermúdez, Mayra Rosa Carrasco García, Aluet Niño Peña, Ania Luzardo Gutiérrez

“…In the periodontopaties the advanced destruction and gingivitis with pockets formation predominated. In patients with more than 5 years of dementia diagnosis, the 66.70% presented inadequate oral hygiene. …”
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Faithful transfer of radiolarian silicon isotope signatures from water column to sediments in the South China Sea by Q. Zhang, Q. Zhang, G. E. A. Swann, V. Pashley, M. S. A. Horstwood

“…This finding may be enhanced by the dominance of more dissolution-resistant Spumellaria and Nassellaria taxa (<span class="inline-formula">&gt;</span> 99 % relative abundance) within the radiolarian community, coupled with the scarcity or absence of the readily dissolvable radiolarian taxa in the analysed samples. …”
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Proposal for a novel murine model of human periodontitis using Porphyromonas gingivalis and type II collagen antibody injections by Abdulsalam Alshammari, Salomon Amar

“…Although mouse models of human periodontitis have been developed for study using an oral gavage of P. gingivalis, existing models take over a month to develop in order to ensure adequate periodontal destruction. The aim of the present study is to determine if using an injection of a cocktail of type II collagen antibodies along with an oral gavage of P. gingivalis in mice induces adequate periodontal destruction in a shorter time so as to potentially serve as a more useful mouse model of periodontitis. …”
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Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms and Ocular Surface Lesions in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Dry Eye: A Clinical Correlational Study by Yanling Liu, Dapeng Sun, Qianqian Kong, Dongfang Li, Rui Wang, Jia Yin, Lixin Xie, Yanling Dong, Yangyang Zhang

“…Although OSDI scores were equivalent between MNSIQ-DPN patients and non-DPN patients, MNSIQ-DPN patients presented significantly more severe CFS (p < 0.001), meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) (p < 0.001), corneal nerve fiber loss (p < 0.001), sensory dysfunction (p = 0.02), and corneal microneuromas (p < 0.001). …”
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Sediment fluxes dominate glacial–interglacial changes in ocean carbon inventory: results from factorial simulations over the past 780&thinsp;000 years by M. Adloff, M. Adloff, A. Jeltsch-Thömmes, A. Jeltsch-Thömmes, F. Pöppelmeier, F. Pöppelmeier, T. F. Stocker, T. F. Stocker, F. Joos, F. Joos

“…The relationship between simulated DIC (<span class="inline-formula">−1800</span>–1400 GtC) and atmospheric CO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span> change (<span class="inline-formula">−170</span>–190 GtC) over the last deglaciation is strongly setup-dependent, highlighting the need for considering multiple carbon reservoirs and multi-proxy analyses to more robustly quantify global carbon cycle changes during glacial cycles.…”
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Impaired glymphatic function contributes to high-frequency attacks in patients with episodic migraine by Xin Cai, Wei Sun, Mengfei Cai, Dawei Li, Zhenzhen Chen, Hao Li, Bo Yuan, Yan Li, Zaiyi Liu, Yuhu Zhang

“…Compared with controls, EM patients presented larger WMH volumes, but no significant differences in PVS volumes were observed. …”
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Assessment of Knowledge, Awareness and Attitudes about the Risk of Periodontal Disease among Polycystic Ovarian Disease Patients Residing in Chennai, India: A Questionnaire based C... by S Varsha, Jai Santhosh Manikandan, Makesh Raj, Sai Krishna, Hemalatha, Nanda Kumar, Pravina Fernando

“…Conclusion: The results of the present study highlight significant gaps in the knowledge, awareness and attitudes regarding the risk of PD among women with PCOD in Chennai. …”
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Exploring the Feasibility of a 5-Week mHealth Intervention to Enhance Physical Activity and an Active, Healthy Lifestyle in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Mixed Methods Study by Kim Daniels, Sharona Vonck, Jolien Robijns, Kirsten Quadflieg, Jochen Bergs, Annemie Spooren, Dominique Hansen, Bruno Bonnechère

“…ObjectiveThe main objective of this feasibility study was to assess the feasibility, usability, and acceptability of the More In Action (MIA) app, designed to promote PA among older adults. …”
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Study on the relationship between hypertension and its comorbidities and dementia in community dwelling older adults in China by Qian-qian Nie, Gui-rong Cheng, Dan Song, Jing-yao Li, Lang Xu, Li-juan Zhang

“…Results: Among the 14,732 elderly participants, 8,293 (56.3 %) had two or more comorbidities, and 7,786 (52.9 %) had hypertension with comorbidities. …”
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Standards of specialized diabetes care. Edited by Dedov I.I., Shestakova M.V. (7th edition) by Ivan Ivanovich Dedov, Marina Vladimirovna Shestakova, Gagik Radikovich Galstyan, Olga Rafael'evna Grigoryan, Rosa Michailovna Esayan, Victor Yur'evich Kalashnikov, Tamara Leonidovna Kuraeva, Dmitriy Valentinovich Lipatov, Alexander Yur'evich Mayorov, Valentina Alexandrovna Peterkova, Olga Michailovna Smirnova, Elena Georgievna Starostina, Elena Viktorovna Surkova, Olga Yur'evna Sukhareva, Alla Yur'evna Tokmakova, Minara Shamkhalovna Shamkhalova, Ivona Renata Jarek-Martynowa

“…also integrates results of completed randomized clinical trials (ADVANCE, ACCORD, VADT, UKPDS, etc.), as well as findings from the national studies of diabetes mellitus (DM), conducted in close partnership with a number of Russian hospitals.Latest data indicates that prevalence of DM increased during the last decade more than two-fold, reaching some 387 million patients by the end of 2014. …”
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Driplines Layout Designs Comparison of Moisture Distribution in Clayey Soils, Using Soil Analysis, Calibrated Time Domain Reflectometry Sensors, and Precision Agriculture Geostatis... by Agathos Filintas

“…The present study implements novel innovative geostatistical imaging using precision agriculture (PA) under sugarbeet field conditions. …”
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Methods for Chin Area Augmentation: Efficacy Evaluation and Prospects for Using Subplatysmal Fat Autograft by Anastasiya S. Borisenko, Valentin I. Sharobaro, Alexey E. Avdeev, Nigora S. Burkhonova, Yousif M. Ahmed Alsheikh, Igor V. Cherkesov

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Among the existing methods for chin augmentation, many still consider osseous genioplasty to give more predictable results. However, its traumatic nature and lengthy rehabilitation period prompt surgeons to seek effective yet less invasive alternatives. …”
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METTL14 mediates the m6A methylation of miR-29a-3p, thereby activating the MAP2K6 signaling pathway and exacerbating the inflammatory response associated with spinal tuberculosis by Lijun Feng, Mengqi Zhu, Xu Zhang, Ningkui Niu, Zhiyun Shi

“…Abstract Background Spinal Tuberculosis (STB) constitutes a common form of tuberculosis and is more widespread in developing countries. Not only is it one of the principal causes of spinal deformity but also it may trigger severe neurological impairments, thereby significantly influencing the quality of life of patients. …”
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Comparison of First Attempt Success Rates between LMA Protector™ and i-gel™ in Elective Surgical Procedures: A Randomised Controlled Study by Geetha Ramalakshmi, A Sujina Hermin, K Karthik, R Balaji

“…Postoperative sore throat was more frequent in group A (65.5 vs. 50.9%) but without statistical significance (p=0.122). …”
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Post-COVID-19 functional status in socioeconomically vulnerable neighborhoods attended in primary health care in two Brazilian cities: a cross-sectional study by Danielle Souto de Medeiros, Gabriele Amorim, Fabiane Soares, Laio Magno, Thaís Regis Aranha Rossi, Thiago Silva Torres, Valdiléa Gonçalves Veloso, Débora Castanheira, Inês Dourado

“…Abstract Background The prolonged effects of COVID-19 present social costs and pose challenges to public health infrastructure, necessitating the implementation of public policies for comprehensive post-COVID-19 care. …”
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Stimulates Chondrocyte Pyroptosis to Aggravate Arthritis via Suppression of NRF-2/KEAP-1 and NF-&kappa;B Pathway by Shen S, Fang X, Zhang H, Lang T, Fu F, Du Y, Xu T, Jin H, Tong P, Wu C, Hu C, Ruan H

“…The study aimed to investigate the impact of SLE exacerbation on arthritis using the MRL/lpr mouse model, which closely mimics human SLE manifestations.Methods: In the present study, we evaluated the impact of SLE onset on knee joint degeneration by comparing arthritic phenotype and complex molecular alterations between 6 female 14-week-old MRL/lpr mice, which manifest SLE, and MRL/MpJ mice, which remain unaffected.Results: Our results demonstrated that MRL/lpr mice exhibited a more severe arthritic phenotype compared to MRL/MpJ mice, characterized by elevated Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) scores (P < 0.01), disrupted extracellular matrix metabolism, impaired chondrocyte proliferation and increased apoptosis. …”
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Perspectives of Health Care Professionals on the Use of AI to Support Clinical Decision-Making in the Management of Multiple Long-Term Conditions: Interview Study by Jennifer Cooper, Shamil Haroon, Francesca Crowe, Krishnarajah Nirantharakumar, Thomas Jackson, Leah Fitzsimmons, Eleanor Hathaway, Sarah Flanagan, Tom Marshall, Louise J Jackson, Niluka Gunathilaka, Alexander D'Elia, Simon George Morris, Sheila Greenfield

“…MLTC management is largely delivered in primary care, where health care professionals (HCPs) have identified the need for more holistic yet efficient models of care that can address patients’ medical, pharmacological, social, and mental health needs. …”
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