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Understanding health literacy in men: a cross-sectional survey
BackgroundMales have a shorter life expectancy than females. Men are less likely to seek the advice of a health professional or utilise preventive...
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Development and validation of a clinical nomogram to predict prostatic inflammation in men with lower urinary tract symptoms
BackgroundProstatic inflammation is an important etiological component of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)....
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Endogenous LXR signaling controls pulmonary surfactant homeostasis and prevents lung inflammation
Lung type 2 pneumocytes (T2Ps) and alveolar macrophages (AMs) play crucial roles in the synthesis, recycling and catabolism of surfactant material, a...
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Efficacy of relational agents for loneliness across age groups: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundLoneliness is a serious public health concern. Although previous interventions have had some success in mitigating loneliness, the field is...
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The Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Sleep in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children with autism spectrum disorder are at higher risk for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). They are also more vulnerable to sleep problems...
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Regional Multidimensional Attitudes Towards Immigration: Evidence from the European Social Survey Using Small Area Estimation
The present article is the first empirical investigation of attitudes towards immigration in Europe via small area estimation providing reliable...
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The edutainment program on knowledge, perception, and uptake of cervical cancer screening among Muslim women in Southern Thailand: a quasi experimental study
IntroductionCervical cancer is a significant global health concern and is the third most common cancer in women. Owing to their religious beliefs,...
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In vivo photocontrol of orexin receptors with a nanomolar light-regulated analogue of orexin-B
Orexinergic neurons are critically involved in regulating arousal, wakefulness, and appetite. Their dysfunction has been associated with slee**...
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Human cytomegalovirus infection impairs neural differentiation via repressing sterol regulatory element binding protein 2-mediated cholesterol biosynthesis
Congenital human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection is a major cause of abnormalities and disorders in the central nervous system (CNS) and/or the...
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Organizational Benefits of Commuting Support: The Impact of Flexible Working Hours on Employees’ OCB through Commuting Control
Flexible working hours has many benefits in improving employee’s in-role performance, and thus become more popular in modern cities. However, we knew...
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Increased anti-correlation between the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and the default mode network following Stanford Neuromodulation Therapy (SNT): analysis of a double-blinded, randomized, sham-controlled trial
SNT is a high-dose accelerated intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) protocol coupled with functional-connectivity-guided targeting that is an...
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Aqp4a and Trpv4 mediate regulatory cell volume increase for swimming maintenance of marine fish spermatozoa
Volume regulation is essential for cell homeostasis and physiological function. Amongst the sensory molecules that have been associated with volume...
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Managing abdominal cocoon syndrome complicated by intestinal necrosis and unexpected amelioration of depression after surgery: a case report
BackgroundAbdominal cocoon is a very uncommon yet dangerous cause of intestinal obstruction.
Case presentationWe present a case of a 62-year-old...
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Cervical cystic hygroma in adults: a case report
BackgroundsManifestation of cystic hygroma in adulthood is very rare. The rarity of cystic hygroma in adults has caused problems in its diagnosis and...
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Quantifying impairment and disease severity using AI models trained on healthy subjects
Automatic assessment of impairment and disease severity is a key challenge in data-driven medicine. We propose a framework to address this challenge,...
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An investigation of inequalities in exposure to PM2.5 air pollution across small areas in Ireland
The link between exposure to air pollution and adverse effects on human health is well documented. Yet, in a European context, research on the...
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The Impact of Compassion Writing Interventions on Body Dissatisfaction, Self-Compassion, and Fat Phobia
ObjectivesBody dissatisfaction is a prevalent concern among women in the United States. Self-compassion writing interventions have been found to...
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Effect of in-line filtration in newborns: study protocol of the Intravenous Neonatal Central Access Safety (INCAS) randomized controlled trial
BackgroundParticulate contamination due to infusion therapy (administration of parenteral nutrition and medications) carries a potential health risk...
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The effectiveness and safety of acupoint herbal patching for allergic rhinitis: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundAllergic rhinitis (AR) is a common inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa that is characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, nasal...
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A transversal cross-sectional study of factors related to HPV vaccination status and cancer screening participation among French women aged 25–40
BackgroundIn 2020, uterine cervical cancer (UCC) was the 12th most common cancer among women in France and the 4th worldwide. French health...