Assessment of psychological health effects of nurses during 2022–2023 of the COVID-19 pandemic: a descriptive study in Southern Taiwan by Hui-Ru Lin, Yung-Kuo Lee, Chen-Lin Chang, Ching-Hui Kuo, Hsin-Yun Ho, Chi-Jen Wu, Yi-Qian Chen, Cheng-Chun Wu, Yu-Cheng Ho, Tian-Huei Chu, Cheng-Hsin Chuang, Chou-Yuan Ko

“…Background Nurses on the frontlines of the pandemic have increased workloads, burnout, and virus exposure, leading to mental health challenges and a lack of resources for patient care. …”
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The multi-omics signatures of telomere length in childhood by Congrong Wang, Dries S. Martens, Mariona Bustamante, Rossella Alfano, Michelle Plusquin, Lea Maitre, John Wright, Rosemary R. C. McEachan, Johanna Lepeule, Remy Slama, Marina Vafeiadi, Leda Chatzi, Regina Grazuleviciene, Kristine B. Gutzkow, Hector Keun, Eva Borràs, Eduard Sabidó, Angel Carracedo, Georgia Escarami, Augusto Anguita-Ruiz, Dolors Pelegrí-Sisó, Juan R. Gonzalez, Martine Vrijheid, Tim S. Nawrot

“…Methods This study included 1001 children aged 6 to 11 years from the Human Early-life Exposome (HELIX) project. …”
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Prediction of stunting and its socioeconomic determinants among adolescent girls in Ethiopia using machine learning algorithms. by Alemu Birara Zemariam, Biruk Beletew Abate, Addis Wondmagegn Alamaw, Eyob Shitie Lake, Gizachew Yilak, Mulat Ayele, Befkad Derese Tilahun, Habtamu Setegn Ngusie

“…Region, poor wealth index, no formal education, unimproved toilet facility, rural residence, not used contraceptive method, religion, age, no media exposure, occupation, and having one or more children were the top attributes to predict stunting. …”
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Demographic and clinical features of rosacea in North Jordan: a 10-year university hospital retrospective study by Diala Alshiyab, Saleh A. Ba-shammakh, Alaa Bani Bakr, Mohammad Abu-Hussein, Abdulqudos Al-Fakih, Sarah Alawneh, Leen Alhuneafat, Leen Heis, Firas Al-qarqaz

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Impact of COVID-19 on paediatric admissions to a Chinese hospital: a single-centre retrospective chart review by Jie Zheng, Yan-hui Chen

“…Objective To explore the impact of the COVID-19 on the distribution, type and patterns of diseases in hospitalised children under local antiepidemic measures.Design Retrospective chart review.Setting Electronic medical records of patients hospitalised in the paediatric department of a tertiary hospital in South China from 21 January 2019 to 20 January 2021.Participants Records of 2139 patients.Outcome measures Data were analysed before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Sexual Health Advocacy for Guys (SHAG): a randomized trial of the impact of a text-messaging program on HIV incidence and STI testing among a national sample of sexual minority cis... by M. L. Ybarra, D. J. Feaster, R. Garofalo, S. Bull

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Cola beverage reduces risk of lead poisoning from accidental ingestion of contaminated soil particles in rat and swine models by Xiaoyun Xu, Quan Qian, Yao Shi, Wenfeng Huang, Chengpeng Yuan, Lena Q. Ma, Willie G. Harris, Jiayin Dai, Deyi Hou, Xinde Cao

“…Abstract Accidental ingestion of lead (Pb)-contaminated soils represents a major route of Pb exposure for both adults and children, and the development of accessible and cost-effective solutions to reduce Pb poisoning is urgently required. …”
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Enhancing glioblastoma therapy: unveiling synergistic anticancer effects of Onalespib - radiotherapy combination therapy by Julia Uffenorde, Mehran Hariri, Eleftherios Papalanis, Annika Staffas, Josefine Berg, Bo Stenerlöw, Hanna Berglund, Christer Malmberg, Diana Spiegelberg, Diana Spiegelberg

“…BackgroundGlioblastoma (GBM) is the deadliest form of brain cancer, impacting both adults and children, marked by exceptionally high morbidity and mortality rates, even with current standard treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. …”
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Risk factors for silicotuberculosis among miners: a scoping review by Mansour F. Saliba, Zeina Z. Karam, Moussa El Khayat, Elizabeth Koka, Dana A. Halwani, Joly Ghanawi, Layal Hneiny, Mey Jurdi, Hassan R. Dhaini, Umayya Musharrafieh, Rima R. Habib

“…Findings identified various STB risk factors including demographic factors such as age and sex, lifestyle factors including smoking and alcohol intake, clinical factors such as history of TB, grades of silicosis, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), in addition to occupational factors encompassing silica exposure, duration of employment, and type of work setting. …”
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Investigating male factors and their relationships with reproductive health outcomes: a case-control study protocol for Towards Optimal Fertility, Fathering, and Fatherhood studY (... by Fabian Yap, See Ling Loy, Yin Bun Cheung, Jerry Kok Yen Chan, Keith Godfrey, Chee Wai Ku, Jun Wei Pek, Melissa D/O Tharmalingam Durgahshree, Melinda Chan, Yie Hou Lee

“…Between July 2024 and June 2026, we will recruit 480 eligible couples from KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore. Male and female participants will complete questionnaires on sociodemographics, general health and lifestyle factors, and their anthropometry and body fat composition will be measured. …”
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Emotion dysregulation in youths with obsessive-compulsive disorder and its implication for treatment - An exploratory study from the TECTO trial: A protocol and statistical analysi... by Christine Lykke Thoustrup, Camilla Uhre, Valdemar Uhre, Melanie Ritter, Signe Vangkilde, Janus Engstrøm, Jane Lindschou, Christian Gluud, Anne Katrine Pagsberg, Markus Harboe Olsen

“…Participants with OCD (n = 130; 121 in this study) were randomized to 14 sessions of either family-based CBT with exposure and response prevention versus family-based psychoeducation and relaxation training. …”
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Alcohol-induced gut microbial reorganization and associated overproduction of phenylacetylglutamine promotes cardiovascular disease by Zhen Li, Min Gu, Aline Zaparte, Xiaoming Fu, Kala Mahen, Marko Mrdjen, Xinmin S. Li, Zhihong Yang, Jing Ma, Themis Thoudam, Kristina Chandler, Maggie Hesler, Laura Heathers, Kiersten Gorse, Thanh Trung Van, David Wong, Aaron M. Gibson, Zeneng Wang, Christopher M. Taylor, Pearl Quijada, Catherine A. Makarewich, Stanley L. Hazen, Suthat Liangpunsakul, J. Mark Brown, David J. Lefer, David A. Welsh, Thomas E. Sharp

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Neuroimaging stratification reveals the striatal vulnerability to stress as a risk for schizophrenia by Xiaoqian Ma, Nana Feng, Lena Palaniyappan, Luolong Cao, Zixin Gu, Jujiao Kang, Liu Yuan, Lijun Ouyang, Yujue Wang, Chunwang Li, Ke Jin, Xiaogang Chen, Jianfeng Feng, Ying He, Qiang Luo

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Prenatal Characteristics of Infants with a Neuronal Migration Disorder: A National-Based Study by Estelle Naumburg, Bo Strömberg, Helle Kieler

“…By linkage to the Patient Register, 820 children with a diagnosis related to a neuronal migration abnormality were identified. …”
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Pain and Frailty in Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Narrative Review by Chiara Papini, Jaspreet K. Sodhi, Cassie M. Argenbright, Kirsten K. Ness, Tara M. Brinkman

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Patient and Hospital Characteristics Associated with Admission Among Patients With Minor Isolated Extremity Firearm Injuries: A Propensity-Matched Analysis by Arielle C. Thomas, MD, MPH, MS, Regina Royan, MD, MPH, Avery B. Nathens, MD, PhD, Brendan T. Campbell, MD, MPH, Susheel Reddy, MPH, Sarabeth Spitzer, MD, Doulia Hamad, MD, Angie Jang, BA, Anne M. Stey, MD, MSc

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Mode of action of silver-based perovskite against Gram-negative bacteria by Fereshteh Fani, Cyrus Talebpour, Philippe Leprohon, Hossein Salimnia, Houshang Alamdari, Marc Ouellette

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Fructose Consumption in Pregnancy and Associations with Maternal and Offspring Hepatic and Whole-Body Adiposity in Rodents: A Scoping Review by Grace Zhao, Sarah Chondon, Clint Gray, Sheridan Gentili, Meagan Stanley, Timothy RH Regnault

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Clinical and Economic Outcomes Associated With Use of Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Standard of Care for Management of Postsurgical Pain in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Spine Surge... by Robert Tracy Ballock, John Seif, Ryan Goodwin, Jennifer H. Lin, Jessica Cirillo

“…**Background:** Approximately 60% of hospitalized children undergoing surgery experience at least 1 day of moderate-to-severe pain after surgery. …”
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Study of long-acting vs daily growth hormone: peak levels, AUC, action duration, and IGF-1 by Ashraf Soliman, Fawzia Alyafei, Nada Alaaraj, Noor Hamed, Shayma Mohamed, Ahmed Elawwa, Vincenzo De Sanctis

“…Objectives: This review assesses the impact of LAGH therapy on serum levels of GH and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and evaluates the potential metabolic and safety risks compared to the natural pulsatile secretion of GH and daily GH injections in normal children. Methods: A comprehensive literature search identified studies examining the effects of LAGH therapy on serum GH and IGF-1 levels. …”
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