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Skin carotenoid scores and metabolic syndrome in a general Japanese population: the Hisayama study
BackgroundHigher vegetable intake is being promoted as an initiative to prevent lifestyle-related diseases. Carotenoids are yellow or red pigment...
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Mediated effects of a randomised control trial for a text messaging smoking cessation intervention for online help-seekers and primary care visitors
Background and AimsDigital smoking cessation interventions have been shown to be effective in hel** individuals achieve prolonged smoking...
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Dermotoscope assisted diagnosis of adolescent bullous pilomatricoma: six case reports
BackgroundPilomatricoma (PM) is a cutaneous benign neoplasm derived from the hair matrix. It clinically presents as a solitary and firm nodule...
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The determinants of mental health inequalities between Chinese migrants and non-migrants during the Shanghai 2022 lockdown: a Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition
BackgroundThe mental health inequality between migrants and non-migrants was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Identifying key determinants of...
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Methodological Overlap in Early Childhood Education Self-Regulation Research: An Interdisciplinary Systematic Review
Young children’s self-regulation (SR) skills are linked to many important outcomes across the lifespan and school stakeholders widely agree that...
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Dissecting the vascular-cognitive nexus: energetic vs. conventional hemodynamic parameters
Blood pressure or flow measurements have been associated with vascular health and cognitive function. We proposed that energetic hemodynamic...
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Quantifying Household Discomfort Perception: An Application for Spain
The physical structure of the dwelling itself and its immediate surroundings determine its Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and this has a direct...
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Thyroid tuberculosis mimicking multinodular goiter: a case report
BackgroundMycobacterium tuberculosis is the second most common infectious cause of death in adults worldwide. The ability of this organism to...
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Demographic changes in COVID-19 mortality during the pandemic: analysis of trends in disparities among workers using California’s mortality surveillance system
BackgroundThere is limited information on the extent and patterns of disparities in COVID-19 mortality throughout the pandemic. We aimed to examine...
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Autism spectrum: parents’ perspectives reflecting the different needs of different families
BackgroundParents of children on the autism spectrum often face great challenges in the care of their child. Early support tailored to families’...
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Effectiveness of digital health interventions for telemedicine/telehealth for managing blood pressure in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis included randomized controlled trials or observational studies that compare digital health interventions...
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Red ear syndrome: a case series and review of the literature
BackgroundRed Ear Syndrome is a burning sensation and erythema of the ear, associated with a various number of disorders including migraine,...
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Precise reconstruction of the aortic valve using glutaraldehyde-treated autologous pericardium in new formula: a case report
BackgroundThe current study presents a novel and precise surgical technique for complete reconstruction of the aortic valve using...
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Predictive ability of the health belief model in HIV testing and counselling uptake among youth aged 15–24 in La-Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality, Ghana
BackgroundMajority of new Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-positive persons in Ghana are aged 15–24. HIV prevalence among persons aged 15–24 years,...
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Child Abuse and Neglect and Obsessive–Compulsive Personality Traits: Effects of Attachment, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Metacognition
Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) is extensively implicated as a risk factor preceding the development of Obsessive–Compulsive Personality Traits (OCPT)....
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Implementing a free lending of sports and leisure equipment service: a cross-sectional survey exploring user characteristics, utilization patterns, and significance among children and youth
BackgroundThe escalating costs of sports equipment, coupled with socioeconomic disparities, hinder children’s participation in physical activities....
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Relative Standing and Political Participation
The significance of absolute income has consistently been highlighted in the literature as an important factor sha** individuals’ propensity to...
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Systematic Curiosity as an Integrative Tool for Human Flourishing: A Conceptual Review and Framework
This paper reviews seventy years of theoretical research and proposes systematic curiosity as an integrative tool for human flourishing with a focus...
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Analysis of the characteristics, efficiency, and influencing factors of third-party mediation mechanisms for resolving medical disputes in public hospitals in China
BackgroundMedical disputes, which are prevalent in China, are a growing global public health problem. The Chinese government has proposed third-party...