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Front Nutr
December 2024
Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Background: Gallbladder and biliary tract cancers (GBTCs) are aggressive with poor prognosis, often undetected until advanced stages. High Body Mass Index (BMI) is a significant risk factor, contributing substantially to GBTC mortality and Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs). This study aimed to quantify the global burdens of GBTCs attributable to high BMI from 1990 to 2021, thereby developing more rational prevention and treatment strategies for GBTC.
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December 2024
University of the Azores, Biotechnology Centre of Azores (CBA), Faculty of Sciences and Technology, PT-9500-321, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal University of the Azores, Biotechnology Centre of Azores (CBA), Faculty of Sciences and Technology, PT-9500-321 Ponta Delgada, Azores Portugal.
Background: The Japanese Beetle, Newman, 1838 (Coleoptera, Rutelidae), is a univoltine agricultural pest that poses a serious threat to various agricultural crops. For more than 16 years, the Azorean official authorities have implemented a Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) programme that is crucial for understanding the dynamics of insect pests, such as the Japanese Beetle, and their impacts on agricultural ecosystems. The significance of this long-term monitoring extends beyond understanding the pest's life cycle.
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December 2024
Department of Population Health, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, SAU.
Endodontics, a branch of dentistry, treats diseases and impairments in tissues within and surrounding the natural teeth. The aim of the study was to analyze the publication trends and key features of endodontic research published over the past 20 years across the globe. The quantitative bibliometric research approach was used to extract the data from the Web of Science database.
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January 2025
NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, USA.
Background: Optimal management of post-operative pain is a critical component of orthopedic surgical care. There is a heightened awareness of narcotic prescribing habits given the current "opioid epidemic." The lack of standardized protocols has led to increased errors, delayed access to prescribed medications, and excessive narcotic prescribing.
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March 2025
Endocrinology, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan.
Background: Obesity is a global health challenge affecting individuals across all demographics. In South Asia, the traditional method of assessing obesity using Body Mass Index (BMI), may not account for factors such as fat distribution, muscle mass, or ethnic variations.
Objective: This narrative review explores the multifaceted nature of obesity in South Asia, focusing on the region's demographic profiles and the socio-cultural and economic determinants shaping obesity trends.
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