Influence of pacifier design on pacifier-palate contact: a finite element analysis by Michaela Maintz, Prasad Nalabothu, Florian M. Thieringer, Carlalberta Verna

“…Hyperelastic silicone rubber properties were used, while the palate and tongue were modeled as rigid and the mucosa as flexible. …”
Get full text

Octreotide combined with pantoprazole in the treatment of elderly patients with peptic ulcer complicated by upper gastrointestinal bleeding by Ming Yang, Shu-Qin Zhang, Jing Huang

“…BackgroundUpper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a serious complication of peptic ulcer (PU), particularly in elderly patients who are at higher risk for adverse outcomes. While pantoprazole is widely used for acid suppression, adding octreotide may enhance hemostatic efficacy by reducing splanchnic blood flow. …”
Get full text

Vaping-Associated Pneumothorax: A Systematic Review of Case Reports and Case Series by Moneeb Al-Taj, Alameen Alsabbah, Tariq Ma’ali, Mohammad Abu Suilik, Jehad Feras AlSamhori, Ahmad Alloubani, Ali Madha, Anita V. Goyal, Abeer Gharaibeh

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Pneumothorax is a medical condition characterized by the accumulation of air in the pleural cavity, leading to lung collapse. While cigarette smoking is a well-known risk factor, the role of electronic cigarettes is less understood. …”
Get full text

The impact of head nurse empowerment on clinical nurses’ innovative behavior: the mediating role of organizational climate and professional autonomy by Yifan Lu, Shuqi Zhai, Qinqin Liu, Jie Liu, Chaoran Chen

“…Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 25.0, while AMOS 26.0 was utilized for model mapping and mediation path analysis. …”
Get full text

Predicting the achievement emotions of elementary and middle school students in online learning based on control-value theory by Yan Yi, Lixiang Gao, Shuang Wang, Mingzhang Zuo, Heng Luo

“…IntroductionAchievement emotions have a profound impact on students' academic achievements and learning strategies, especially in online learning context where students may face great challenges in maintaining positive emotions due to physical separation and social isolation. While most studies focus on achievement emotions as predictors of academic performance, fewer have examined them as outcome variables. …”
Get full text

Evolution of Vegetation Landscape Pattern Dynamics in Ejina Delta, Northwest China—Before and After Ecological Water Diversion by Jingru Dong, Chaoyang Du, Jingjie Yu

“…To enhance oasis stability, future ecological management strategies should optimize spatiotemporal water allocation while considering differential vegetation responses.…”
Get full text

Effect of basalt fiber content on the dynamic tensile properties of rock-filled concrete: Insights from split-hopkinson tensile bar and split-hopkinson pressure bar Brazilian testi... by Muhammad Ibrar Ihteshaam, Yixuan Jin, Feng Jin

“…Rock-Filled Concrete (RFC) is gaining popularity in civil engineering due to its cost-effectiveness and sustainability. While RFC offers numerous advantages, there is limited knowledge available regarding its tensile strength and behavior under dynamic loading conditions, such as impact or seismic events. …”
Get full text

Exploring injury profiles in professional football: evidence from a five-year study and the role of the functional movement screen by Ahmet Bayrak

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to examine the injury profile of a professional football team over five consecutive seasons and assess the predictive value of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), offering insights to optimize injury prevention strategies in professional football. …”
Get full text

Enhancing yield and nutritional quality of sweet potato through genotype selection and selenium application by Qing Liao, Ying Xing, Li-Ping Pan, Jin-Ping Chen, Yong-Xian Liu, Dong-Liang Huang

“…Significant genotypic variation in Se accumulation was observed, with Guiziweishu 1 exhibiting the highest tuber Se content (0.0139 mg/kg), while Fushu 404 had the lowest (0.0030 mg/kg). However, none of the varieties met the local standard for Se-rich agricultural products (0.02–0.20 mg/kg), highlighting the need for exogenous Se supplementation. …”
Get full text

Impact of Burdizzo and Surgical Castration on Immune and Oxidative Stress Markers in Cattle by Thanyakorn Chalalai, Piyarat Srinontong, Worapol Aengwanich, Kanticha Srisila, Sudarat Promkrathok, Mookdawan Sununta, Bhuripit Saraphol, Zhiliang Wu

“…The results showed that Burdizzo castration caused significantly higher levels of IFN-γ at 3 and 6 h, TNF-α at 24 and 48 h, IL-10 at 3 and 24 h, and malondialdehyde at 24 h post-castration (<i>p</i> < 0.05), indicating more intense inflammatory and oxidative stress responses. Both methods caused alterations in CD3⁺CD4⁺ and CD3⁺CD8⁺ T-cell counts, while Burdizzo castration induced longer-lasting immune activation. …”
Get full text

Effects of different long-term exercise interventions on working memory in children and adolescents: a network meta-analysis by Xuejun Guo, Junyu Wang, Jie Liang, Ting Xie, Lin Zhang

“…Dance and aerobic exercise appear most beneficial—dance maximizes accuracy, while aerobic exercise optimizes reaction time. Tailoring exercise interventions to specific cognitive targets may enhance working memory development and inform practical, evidence-based strategies in educational and clinical settings.Systematic review registrationRD420251005303.…”
Get full text

INFLUENCE OF PRE-KILLING LIVING WEIGHT ON THE QUALITY OF CARCASES OF HYBRID PIGS IN THE CONDITIONS OF INDUSTRIAL PORK PRODUCTION IN UKRAINE by Mykola POVOD, Oksana KRAVCHENKO, Andriy GETYA, Valeriy ZHMAILOV, Olekasndr MYKHALKO, Olga KORZH, Tatiana KODAK

“…The optimal pre-slaughter live weight of pigs for fattening in the conditions of an industrial pig complex in Ukraine was determined and its influence on the quality of pig carcasses was investigated. …”
Get full text

Nurses’ Experiences of Providing Dysphagia Services Through the Internet+Nursing Service Care Model: Qualitative Study by Zhifang Ren, Ling Tong, Shuojin Fu, Shuai Jin, Yanling Wang, Qian Xiao

“…ConclusionsThis study highlights both the opportunities and challenges of delivering the dysphagia-related Internet+Nursing Service. While nurses acknowledge the value of this care model, addressing staffing shortages, improving training programs, and strengthening regulatory frameworks are essential for optimizing service delivery. …”
Get full text

DIETARY PRACTICES OF AEROBIC DANCERS AND BODYBUILDERS IN VHEMBE DISTRICT, LIMPOPO PROVINCE: ASSESSING THE NEED FOR NUTRITION INTERVENTION STRATEGIES by Raymond Ramashidzha, Sefora Makuse, Sylven Masoga

“…Similarly, bodybuilders consumed energy (55.6±1.0kcal/kg/day), CHO (1.5±0.2g/kg/day), and protein (0.4±0.0g/kg/day) suboptimal, while the fat intake (0.6±0.3g/kg/day) was optimal. …”
Get full text

Influencing factors of suicide in hospitalized patients with mental disorders: a retrospective study using medical malpractice cases in China by Qiang Wang, Daming Sun, Guangjian Li, Lin Li, Hongyan Li, Yajun Xu

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to reveal the suicide risk factors in specific situations of medical malpractice.MethodsWe conducted a systematic analysis using the medical malpractice case data from the judgment search system on China Judgments Online, covering the years 2012 to 2022. …”
Get full text

Effect of ceramic thickness and resin cement colors on the final color of various monolithic CAD/CAM materials by Neşe Cızıroğlu, Erman Bülent Tuncer, Recep Kara

“…Conclusion The study revealed that material type and cement group significantly influenced ∆E values in certain ceramics (CD, IP), while others (CZ+, VS) remained unaffected at 1 mm thickness. …”
Get full text

Cannabidiol as a novel therapeutic agent in breast cancer: evidence from literature by Mojtaba Esmaeli, Maryam Dehghanpour Dehabadi, Ali Asghar Khaleghi

“…Preclinical studies showed CBD’s efficacy, particularly in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), while limited clinical trials highlighted its potential as an adjunct to conventional therapies. …”
Get full text

Impact of teleretinal screening program on diabetic retinopathy screening compliance rates in community health centers: a quasi-experimental study by Sierra K. Ha, Joshua B. Gilbert, Erin Le, Connor Ross, Alice Lorch

“…Abstract Background Diabetic retinopathy (DR) remains a leading cause of preventable blindness, with inadequate screening rates even in urban areas with high concentrations of medical professionals. While medical guidelines recommend annual diabetic retinopathy screening for patients with diabetes mellitus, adherence to these recommendations remains low. …”
Get full text

Effect of Imeglimin on mitochondrial function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a prospective cohort study by Abhishek Satheesan, Janardanan Kumar, Kakithakara Vajravelu Leela, Ria Murugesan

“…Relative telomere length was only associated with age and changes in LDL-c levels.ConclusionImeglimin-based combination therapy effectively improves glycemic control and mitochondrial function, while monotherapy offers limited benefits. Combination therapy may be preferable for optimizing metabolic outcomes in T2DM. …”
Get full text

Analysis of Sirolimus Blood Concentration and Influencing Factors in Pediatric Patients: Implications for Individualized Drug Therapy by Xiaolin Xu, Xueting Mao, Bo Liu, Yixin Sun, Xiaoling Cheng, Xiaoling Wang, Huawei Mao

“…Abstract Background and Objective The purpose of this study is to investigate the status of blood concentration of sirolimus (SRL), explore the factors influencing SRL drug blood concentration, and provide guidance for the appropriate utilization of clinical medications. Methods A single-center retrospective cohort study encompassed 1535 blood drug concentration observations obtained from 249 children from August 2018 to June 2023. …”
Get full text