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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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A sco** review on the nature and impact of gender based violence on women primary producers
BackgroundWomen in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are primary producers of subsistence food and significant contributors to the...
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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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CYP24A1 Deficiency Mimicking Other Causes of Hypercalciuria and Nephrocalcinosis: A Case Report
In this report, we discuss the case of a 54-year-old patient attending our department with osteopenia, urolithiasis, significant hypercalciuria, and...
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Guideline for reporting systematic reviews of outcome measurement instruments (OMIs): PRISMA-COSMIN for OMIs 2024
PurposeAlthough comprehensive and widespread guidelines on how to conduct systematic reviews of outcome measurement instruments (OMIs) exist, for...
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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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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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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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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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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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The association between the visceral to subcutaneous abdominal fat ratio and the risk of cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review
BackgroundCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the primary cause of mortality globally. The prevalence of obesity is rising worldwide; there seems to...
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Comprehensive meta-analysis of surgical procedure for congenital diaphragmatic hernia: thoracoscopic versus open repair
PurposePrevious studies have shown a higher recurrence rate and longer operative times for thoracoscopic repair (TR) of congenital diaphragmatic...
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Knowledge uptake from lived experience regarding sustainable groundwater management: complementing scientific knowledge in urban policymaking
Urbanization can pose water management challenges in cities while overlooking the possibilities of residents’ lived experience and collaborative...
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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...
