Development of a cannabis health literacy questionnaire: preliminary validation using the Rasch model by Queen Jacques, Jennifer Donnan, Lisa Bishop, Rachel Howells, Zhiwei Gao, Maisam Najafizada

“…Person separation ranged from 0.99 to 1.88, while person reliability ranged from 0.49 to 0.78. Most questions fit within the model, and unidimensionality was supported for all dimensions. …”
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Bridging tradition and innovation: a constitution-guided framework for personalized blood pressure management in acute ischemic stroke by Xuran Zhang, Xuran Zhang, Kegang Cao, Li Zhou, Jinxian Liu, Yufeng Ding

“…Subgroup and sensitivity analyses confirmed the robustness of the results. Most analyses demonstrated no evidence of publication bias. …”
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Pooled prevalence and associated factors of traditional uvulectom among children in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Solomon Demis Kebede, Kindu Agmas, Demewoz Kefale, Amare Kassaw, Tigabu Munye Aytenew

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Nearly two-fifths of children in some African countries experienced TCU, which was influenced by maternal history and rural residency. While most procedures did not result in hospitalization, significant health risks remain. …”
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Assessing the effect of energy poverty on health outcomes: insights from Ghana by Kwasi Nyame-Baafi, Joseph Kofi Agyapong Darmoe, Williams Ohemeng, Michel Adurayi Amenah

“…Conclusions The findings highlight the critical effect of energy poverty on health outcomes in Ghana, particularly among the poorest and most vulnerable populations. Addressing energy poverty requires integrated policies that enhance access to clean and affordable energy while also improving healthcare services and public health education. …”
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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement in quadricuspid aortic valve: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mostafa A. Khalifa, Hashim Talib Hashim, Aya Ahmed Shimal, Fathima Raahima Riyas Mohamed, Srinithi Ragunathan, Ahmed Sermed Al Sakini, Mohamed H. Elbadawi, Mohammed Rushdhi Irfan, Ibrahim Moqbel, Marwah Mohammed Almualed, Mohammedbaqer Al-Ghuraibawi, Batool S. Al-Aboudi

“…The mean left ventricular ejection fraction was 41.6%, and the mean annulus area was 595.5 mm2. Most patients (64.7%) underwent transfemoral procedures, with nearly 70% receiving a J-valve or Edwards SAPIEN 3 device. …”
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<i>Clostridium difficile</i>-associated disease by V. T. Ivashkin, O. S. Shifrin, A. S. Tertycnhy, Ye. A. Poluektova, T. L. Lapina, O. S. Lyashenko, K. V. Ivashkin

“…From the beginning of XXI century in many countries of the world prompt increase of C. difficile-associated disease cases is marked. This disease is the most frequent cause of intrahospital diarrhea resulting in significant mortality. …”
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The effectiveness of gender-based violence prevention among adolescents aged 10 to 19 years in Southeast Asia: a systematic review by Hoa Hong Nguyen, Kien G. To, Van T. H. Hoang, Lu Gram, Kathryn M. Yount

“…Results Seven of 1689 identified articles were included in the review (four quasi-experimental designs, two pre-test and post-test designs, and one cluster randomized controlled trial). Most studies (6/7) focused on school-based educational programs. …”
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Androgenetic alopecia - just a cosmetic defect or a biomarker and risk factor for systemic diseases? - literature review by Dawid Suwała, Natalia Pokrywka, Marcelina Polak, Klaudia Koryszko, Paulina Hetnar, Magdalena Tomala, Sebastian Kiper, Milena Fortuna, Sławomir Toczek, Katarzyna Jastrowicz-Chęć

“… Introduction: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common cause of hair loss. It has traditionally been considered a cosmetic defect, but a growing body of evidence suggests that it may serve as a biomarker and risk factor for systemic diseases, suggesting its potential role in early disease detection and prevention. …”
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Management of Periarticular Distal Tibia Fractures with Minimal Internal Fixation and Ankle-spanning External Fixation by Ganesh R Shetty, Yogadeepan Dhakshinamurthi, Sathyamoorthy Elangovan, Muthusaravanakumar Meignanaguru, Deepak Srinivasan, Guhan R Kumaresan

“…Purpose: Fractures of the distal tibia are among the most difficult fractures to treat. The short distal segment presents difficulty in choosing the appropriate fixation method. …”
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Differentiation of the Southern Part of the Transboundary Volga-Ural Sandy Natural Plague Focus by the Frequency of Epizootic Manifestations Using Circular Extrapolation by A. A. Kuznetsov, I. G. Kozulina, V. N. Chekashov, L. B. Nurmagambetova, A. K. Grazhdanov, F. A. Saraev, D. M. Bammatov, M. P. Grigor’ev, T. A. Trusova, A. N. Matrosov, Sh. V. Magerramov, N. V. Popov, I. G. Karnaukhov, V. P. Toporkov, S. A. Shcherbakova

“…Identification of a detailed configuration of the most active zones of manifestation of the epizootic process has significant prognostic value in the search for plague-infected animals, especially during inter-epizootic periods. …”
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An Event-Related Potential Study on Facial Recognition in Children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorders by Deng JR, Tong M, Zhang XT, Lin ZP, Wang Z, Long J, Chen ZM

“…Jia-Rui Deng,1 Meiqinzi Tong,1 Xiao-Tong Zhang,1 Zhen-Ping Lin,1 Zhuo Wang,2 Jinyi Long,3 Zhuo-Ming Chen1 1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China; 2Wellness Technology Research Center, Hefei Intelligent Robot Institute, Hefei, Anhui Province, People’s Republic of China; 3College of Information Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Zhuo-Ming Chen, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, No. 613, West Huangpu Avenue, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510632, People’s Republic of China, Email tchzm@jnu.edu.cn Jinyi Long, College of Information Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China, Email jinyil@jnu.edu.cnPurpose: Facial recognition is very primary and important in individuals’ development and the event-related potential based on face recognition such as N170 is considered as the most potential objective marker of autism, the hot and difficult point of current research. …”
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Comparison of Eight Weeks of TRX Suspension Exercises and Comprehensive Corrective Exercises on Anterior Pelvic Tilt Angle, Q Angle, and Balance in Female Students with Genu Valgum by M seyedahmadi, M Hashemi, K Khalaghi, M Ardakanizade

“…Purpose:Genu valgum is one of the children's most common musculoskeletal abnormalities, characterized by knee deviation and balance problems. …”
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INFLUENCE OF AZERBAIJANI FOLKLORE ON THE MODERN LANGUAGE PROCESSES by Melek Kh. Mamedova

“…At the same time, the parallel process of globalization, actively influencing the formation of the native language vocabulary, and leading to widespread bilingualism, is reflected in the susceptibility of the native speaker to its most ancient layer, namely folklore. Obviously, folklore is gradually losing its position here. …”
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Research note: Compound-specific isotopic analysis in 34S-labelled chicken tissues using high resolution gas chromatography/mass spectrometry by Julie Lalande, Jean-Baptiste Domergue, Yves Mercier, Francis A. Eugenio, Gonzalo Cantalapiedra-Hijar, Sophie Tesseraud, Guillaume Tcherkez

“…However, monitoring the metabolic use efficiency of S-containing additive is challenging, and requires specific methods, based on isotopic labelling. The most direct route is the utilisation of 34S-enriched material and subsequent measurement of 34S-abundance in tissues. …”
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Generation of two induced pluripotent stem cell lines carrying the CDH23 c.1515-12G > A variant by Khine Zaw, Milan Fernando, Dan Zhang, Shang-Chih Chen, Livia S Carvalho, Anai Gonzalez-Cordero, Tina M Lamey, Jennifer A Thompson, Terri L McLaren, Fred K Chen, Samuel McLenachan

“…Autosomal recessive Usher syndrome (USH) is the most common inherited deaf-blindness disease, affecting one in 30,000 people worldwide. …”
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Heterologous prime–boost Zika virus vaccination induces comprehensive humoral and cellular immunity in mouse models by Giuditta De Lorenzo, Giuditta De Lorenzo, Rapeepat Tandavanitj, Rapeepat Tandavanitj, Lorena Preciado-Llanes, Ricardo Sanchez-Velazquez, Raissa Prado Rocha, Young Chan Kim, Young Chan Kim, Arturo Reyes-Sandoval, Arturo Reyes-Sandoval, Arvind H. Patel, Arvind H. Patel

“…Although the individual vaccines provided good protection levels, the heterologous prime–boost vaccination regimen (ChAdOx1 prMEΔTM followed by VLP-cvD) offered the most effective protection. This regimen elicited a strong cellular response and high levels of neutralising antibodies, which were attributed to ChAdOx1 prMEΔTM and VLP-cvD, respectively. …”
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Halotolerant Biodegradation and Detoxification of Synthetic Dyes by Marine-Derived Penicillium oxalicum M6A: Metabolite Profiling and Ecotoxicity Assessment by Ugochukwu Okechukwu Ozojiofor, Mohammed Sani Abdulsalami, Nkechi Eucharia Egbe, Ahmed Ali Haroun, Yakubu Magaji

“…Optimal degradation occurred at pH 5–7, 35 °C for the RBBR, and 45 °C for the IC. The most favorable salinity levels were 1% for the RBBR and 5% for the IC. …”
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Feasibility and acceptability of point-of-care ultrasound delivered by midwives during routine antenatal care in Malawi: a prospective implementation science study by Pooja Sripad, Gayane Yenokyan, Luis Gadama, Sufia Dadabhai, Gladys Gadama, Yamikani Chimwaza, Chipiliro Payesa, Linly Seyama, Fidelis Sindani, Yankho Kanise, Elida Bvutula, Modesta Phiri, Pempho Nyangulu, Fanny Kachale, Mary Mwale, Anne Hyre, Lisa M Noguchi

“…Secondary outcomes included responses to acceptability-related questionnaires administered to midwives and pregnant women.Setting Rural, periurban and urban health centres in Blantyre District, Malawi.Participants Pregnant women attending ANC and midwives providing care at participating health facilities.Results Obstetric registrars trained and mentored 45 midwives, and 42 (93%) completed the training. Most midwives (95%, n=40) found providing POCUS during ANC was feasible and acceptable. …”
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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal genotype and nuclear organization as driving factors in host plant nutrient acquisition and stable carbon storage by Robert Ferguson, Ken Mugambi, Matthew Villeneuve‐Laroche, Cynthia M. Kallenbach, Pedro M. Antunes, Nicolas Corradi

“…Summary Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are obligate root symbionts of most plants that improve plant growth by transferring nutrients into plant roots through networks of soil hyphae. …”
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The safety and efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade in children, adolescents, and young adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Pedro C.A. Reis, João Evangelista Ponte Conrado, Mariana Macambira Noronha, Luís Felipe Leite da Silva, Erick Figueiredo Saldanha, Jonathan Metts

“…Fatigue, anemia, and nausea were the most frequently reported TRAEs. The ORR was 13 % (95 % CI 5–27). …”
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