Frequency and structure of emergency calls to the eye centers at the third stage of ophthalmic care depending on its availability in the regions of Azerbaijan by B.Kh. Gadzhieva

“…For each category of settlements, the frequency of emergency calls to NCO due to injuries and diseases was calculated per 100 thousand populations. </p> <p> <b>Results</b>: 64.8% of emergency calls were associated with eye injuries. …”
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Retrospective analysis of 1539 nasopharyngeal carcinoma cases: chemotherapy should not be excluded for non-Asian patients with T1-2N1M0 stage by Xin-Yu Li, Chang-Ying Zhong, Hui-Xian Xu

“…It remained unclear whether the efficacy of chemotherapy differed in non-Asian populations.ObjectiveIt was designed to analyze the effect of chemotherapy for Asian and non-Asian patients with stage II nasopharyngeal carcinoma.MethodPatients were collected using the SEER program. …”
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Safeguarding and using global banana diversity: a holistic approach by Ines Van den houwe, Rachel Chase, Julie Sardos, Max Ruas, Els Kempenaers, Valentin Guignon, Sebastien Massart, Sebastien Carpentier, Bart Panis, Mathieu Rouard, Nicolas Roux

“…Efficiencies are sought through research and development of techniques on detecting viruses, the genetic integrity of accessions, and on innovative means of safeguarding banana diversity, such as conserving populations of wild species by seed banking. Although the conservation of global banana diversity is the main objective of the ITC, significant value comes from its holistic approach to better understand and promote its germplasm through numerous research activities and resources. …”
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Problem of pain in the USA: evaluating the generalisability of high-impact chronic pain models over time using National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data by Sean Mackey, Titilola Falasinnu, Md Belal Hossain, Mohammad Ehsanul Karim, Kenneth Arnold Weber

“…However, the model’s broader applicability requires further validation in varied settings and global populations.…”
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A bacterial membrane-disrupting protein stimulates animal metamorphosis by Kyle E. Malter, Tiffany L. Dunbar, Carl Westin, Emily Darin, Josefa Rivera Alfaro, Nicholas J. Shikuma

“…Although this host-microbe interaction is critical to establishing and maintaining marine animal populations, the functional activity of bacterial products and how they activate the host’s metamorphosis program has not yet been defined for any animal. …”
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Development of ptxD/Phi as a new dominant selection system for genetic manipulation in Cryptococcus neoformans by Muthita Khongthongdam, Tanaporn Phetruen, Sittinan Chanarat

“…This is crucial for improving the treatment of infections in vulnerable populations.…”
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Pengaruh Gangguan Tidur Terhadap Kadar Hormon Testosteron dan Jumlah Spermatozoa pada Tikus Jantan Wistar by Leni Tri Wahyuni, Adnil Edwin Nurdin, Eliza Anas

“…This was a laboratory experimental research with post-test only control group design. The populations were 2-3 months, 300-350 grams of weight, male rats. …”
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Radiomorphometric Parameters in Mandibular Panoramic Radiographs of Hypothyroid Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study by Nair A, Patil V, Bhardwaj I, Singhal DK, Smriti K, Chhaparwal Y, Chhaparwal S, Prabhu D

“…The aim of the study was to compare the radiomorphometric parameters in dental panoramic images of patients diagnosed with hypothyroidism with age- and gender-matched control populations.Methods: Panoramic radiographs of 47 patients diagnosed with hypothyroidism were measured for radio morphometric indices like mental index (MI), The inferior panoramic mandibular index (PMI), antegonial index (AGI), gonial Index (GI) and mandibular cortical Index (MCI). …”
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Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown on Alcohol Consumption Among the Youths in Kampala, Uganda. A Cross-Sectional Study by Namiiro AM, Audo R, Nannungi CD, Pitua I, Kiberu D, Talemwa P, Mujuni E, Lwesabula A, Ageimo P, Khaukha AZ, Kuol MJ, Egaru L, Koire M, Ssewante N

“…Amelia Margaret Namiiro,1 Ritah Audo,1 Charity Doreen Nannungi,1 Ivaan Pitua,1 Denis Kiberu,1 Peter Talemwa,1 Emanuel Mujuni,1 Alex Lwesabula,1 Paul Ageimo,1 Arnold Zephania Khaukha,1 Moses Jok Kuol,1 Lazarous Egaru,1 Malik Koire,1,2 Nelson Ssewante3 1School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda; 2Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation, Kampala, Uganda; 3Child Health and Development Centre, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, UgandaCorrespondence: Amelia Margaret Namiiro, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, Email amiemaggie99@gmail.comBackground: The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased loneliness, emotional stress, and idleness due to job losses and school closures which can drive substance use among vulnerable populations like youths. Uganda has been identified as one of the countries with the highest alcohol consumption in Africa. …”
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Association of liver biopsy pathology on outcome of patients undergoing heart transplantation by Lauren S. Eichenwald, MD, Raffi Karagozian, MD, Adam J. Eichenwald, PhD, John Morrissey, MD MBA, Saurav Kini, MD, Ariella Stein, MSCIS-HI, Amanda R. Vest, MBBS MPH

“…These limitations highlight the need for prospective studies involving broader patient populations, including those excluded from transplant candidacy due to severe fibrosis or cirrhosis. …”
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Knowledge Management System Berbasis Web tentang Budidaya Hidroponik untuk Mendukung Smart Society by Ariq Cahya Wardhana, Yani Nurhadryani, Sri Wahjuni

“…Abstract The increasing number of populations in Indonesia has an impact on the limited area in Bogor, which has resulted in the threat of agricultural production because of the conversion of 88.12% of paddy fields to housing and gardens. …”
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Clinical characteristics of patients with coronary artery disease by smoking status by Olga V. Nakhratova, Daria P. Tsygankova, Joseph M. Tsenter, Evgeny D. Bazdyrev

“…Currently, most studies of smoking in various populations are focused on determining relationships, including the number of cigarettes smoked per day, pack/year and smoking indexes. …”
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The relationship between self-perception of smile aesthetics and personality traits of university students: A cross-sectional study by Claudia Denisse Piscoche-Rodríguez, Livia Sonia Zambrano de la Peña, Maria Eugenia Guerrero, Dian Agustin Wahjuningrum, Novaldy Wahjudianto, Karissa Navita Saragih

“…Studies on self-perception of smile and personality traits must be further explored in large populations and specific age groups.…”
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iTRAQ-based quantitative proteomic analysis of herbicide stress in Avena ludoviciana Durieu by Hossein Adim, Leila Fahmideh, Barat Ali Fakheri, Hamid Najafi Zarrini, Hamidreza Sasanfar

“…In the resistant A. ludoviciana populations, in addition to the activation of enzymatic and non-enzymatic defense systems, other strategies such as reduced photosynthesis and respiration, increased transcription and translation activity, enhanced lipid metabolism, regulation of cellular processes and homeostasis, and up-regulation of proteins associated with signaling and ion channels play a role in resistance to herbicide. …”
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Patient education materials for non-specific low back pain and sciatica: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kris Aubrey-Bassler, Amanda Hall, Michelle Swab, Bradley Furlong, Andrea Pike, Holly Etchegary, Georgia Darmonkow

“…Subgroup analyses will be performed on non-specific low back pain, sciatica and mixed populations.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval is not required for this review. …”
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Association between domain-specific physical activity and triglyceride‑glucose (TyG) index among US adults: Evidence from NHANES 2007–2018 by Kai Yao

“…Specific recommendations for PA categories should be provided, especially for populations at risk of diseases linked to a high TyG index or insulin resistance.…”
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Intravitreal Injections for Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion: Long-Term Functional and Anatomic Outcomes by Emilia Maggio, Maurizio Mete, Giorgia Maraone, Marcella Attanasio, Massimo Guerriero, Grazia Pertile

“…The results support intravitreal treatments for BRVO and CRVO in patient populations with similar characteristics in similar settings.…”
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The Impact of Complete Revascularization in Symptomatic Severe Left Ventricular Dysfunction between Coronary Artery Bypass Graft and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by Hsiu-Yu Fang, Yen-Nan Fang, Yin-Chia Chen, Jiunn-Jye Sheu, Wei-Chieh Lee

“…Therefore, an extensive revascularization, achieved by CABG or PCI, is associated with a lower HF hospitalization rate during the 3-yearfollow-up period in such populations.…”
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Model Klasifikasi Dengan Logistic Regression Dan Recursive Feature Elimination Pada Data Tidak Seimbang by Sutarman, Rimbun Siringoringo, Dedy Arisandi, Edi Kurniawan, Erna Budhiarti Nababan

“… Logistic Regression merupakan metode pengklasifikasi yang sangat populer dan digunakan secara luas pada berbagai penelitian. …”
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Disproportionate, differential and targeted treatment: people who use drugs’ experiences of policing during the COVID-19 pandemic by Shelley Walker, Kasun Rathnayake, Paul Dietze, Peter Higgs, Bernadette Ward, Margaret Hellard, Joseph Doyle, Mark Stoove, Lisa Maher

“…Studies globally have revealed how the expansion of policing powers produced significant collateral damage for marginalized populations, including people from low-income neighboorhoods, Indigenous Peoples, sex workers, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. …”
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