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Comparative in vitro study of a new silicone mouth swab for soft tissue cleaning under wet and dry brushing conditions.
The use of silicone mouth swabs for soft tissue cleaning in elderly care is significant as it offers a gentle yet effective solution for maintaining oral hygiene, particularly in patients with limited ...
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Development of machine learning prognostic models for overall survival of epithelial ovarian cancer patients: a seer-based study.
To develop a machine learning (ML) algorithm to predict survival probabilities for patients with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC).Data were obtained from the SEER database for women diagnosed with EOC ...
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Pertussis epidemiological surveillance and immunization history in children under five years in a megacity in China from 2019 to 2023.
To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of pertussis in children under five years in Chongqing from 2019 to 2023, providing scientific evidence for further prevention ...
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Prevalence of fatigue and perceived fatigability in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Fatigue is a common health complaint in older adults, but its prevalence varies widely among studies due to differences in populations and assessment tools. The objective of this review is to ...
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Chronic Structural Adaptations of the Shoulder and Elbow Are Correlated in Professional Baseball Pitchers.
Pitchers with deficits in total shoulder rotation range of motion (ROM) are 2.6 times more likely to experience an elbow injury. Despite the effects of shoulder ROM on elbow injury, it is currently ...
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Effects of microplastics on chemo-resistance and tumorigenesis of colorectal cancer.
Microplastics (MPs) are widely distributed environmental pollutants around the world. Although studies have demonstrated that MPs have adverse effects on human health, the relationship between MPs and ...
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Pilot study: Urine cell-free DNA with low-pass whole genome sequencing can detect and molecularly type upper tract urothelial carcinomas.
Upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) is an aggressive disease that is challenging to biopsy and diagnose, frequently yielding nondiagnostic cytology and tissue specimens. Therefore, UTUC is often ...
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Risk factors for mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection in Ghana: evidence from the 2021-2022 HIV positive babies audit.
Despite years of preventive interventions, Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV remains high in low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to identify risk factors associated with MTCT ...
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A 73-Year-Old Man Presenting with Shoulder Muscle Pain and a Diagnosis of Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
BACKGROUND Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) commonly presents with motor weakness and neurological symptoms and signs that include loss of tendon reflexes. However, patients with GBS also experience ...
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Exploring E-Cigarette Use Among Indonesian Youth: Prevalence, Determinants and Policy Implications.
The growing popularity of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) among Indonesian youth presents a new public health challenge in a country with one of the highest tobacco burdens globally. While ...
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Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in the Treatment of Ocular Surface Cancers: A Review.
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have transformed cancer therapy by targeting key immune pathways such as PD-1, PD-L1, CTLA-4, and LAG-3 to enhance the immune system's ability to combat ...
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Organochlorine Pesticides and Epigenetic Alterations in Brain Cancer.
Epigenetic alterations have emerged as critical factors in the pathogenesis of brain cancer, particularly gliomas. This article explores the impact of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) on the ...