Insights into the representativeness of biodiversity assessment in large reservoir through eDNA metabarcoding.

Monitoring biodiversity on a large scale, such as in hydropower reservoirs, poses scientific challenges. Conventional methods such as passive fishing gear are prone to various biases, while the utilization of environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding has been restricted. Most eDNA studies have primarily focused on replicating results from traditional methods, which themselves have limitations regarding representativeness and bias.

Inaccurate communication in health sciences: The case of 'partial artemisinin resistance' for the treatment of malaria.

Background: Accurate scientific terminology is crucial in health sciences to avoid misinterpretations. The use of 'artemisinin resistance' to describe delayed parasite clearance may be inaccurately equated with full resistance, as is typically the case when 'resistance' is used with other pathogens, leading to potential confusion. In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced 'partial artemisinin resistance' to more accurately reflect the delayed parasite clearance observed with artemisinin-based therapies.

The Influence of Social Support, Oral Health Beliefs, and Health Behaviours on Dental Caries in Children Living in Deprived Neighbourhoods.

Introduction: This study assessed the influence of social support, oral health beliefs, and health behaviours on dental caries incidence among children living in underprivileged neighbourhoods.

Methods: Data from a cohort study with 12-year-old schoolchildren (N = 312) selected from public schools in Manaus, Brazil, and their parents or guardians were analysed. Socio-economic characteristics, sex, oral health beliefs, social support (SSA questionnaire), oral health-related behaviours (sugar consumption, frequency of toothbrushing, use of fluoride toothpaste), and dental caries (DMFT index) were assessed at age 12 years.

Ultrasound assessment of muscle mass in critically ill patients: A correlation with nutritional support and clinical outcomes.

Background: Critically ill patients are at high risk of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Acquired weakness, which negatively impacts clinical outcomes. Traditional muscle mass and nutritional status assessments are often impractical in the ICU. Ultrasound offers a promising, non-invasive alternative.

Comparative Study of Physical Activity, Leisure Preferences, and Sedentary Behavior among Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish University Students.

Objective: The objective of this study is to describe and compare the levels of physical activity, preferences for leisure-time physical activity, and the frequency of non-sedentary behaviors of Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish students attending higher education.

Methods: A total of 1354 students (21.2 ± 2.