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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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Blood pressure during long-term cilostazol-based dual antiplatelet therapy after stroke: a post hoc analysis of the CSPS.com trial
We determined the associations of follow-up blood pressure (BP) after stroke as a time-dependent covariate with the risk of subsequent ischemic...
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Prevalence and risk factors of human papilloma virus infection among women living with HIV, Egypt, a cross sectional study
BackgroundHPV is considered the most common sexually transmitted infection. It is responsible of 70% of cervical cancers worldwide. HIV infection is...
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“Just for pregnant women, not for you”: a qualitative evaluation of the sexual and reproductive healthcare experiences of transgender and gender diverse cancer survivors
PurposeTo identify opportunities to improve sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) cancer survivors by...
