ABSTRACT Objective To synthesize evidence on spirituality in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC), focusing on its dimensions, assessment strategies, and impact on health outcomes. Methods A comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, LILACS, Web of Science, Scopus, and gray literature identified qualitative and quantitative studies explicitly ...
Liliana Wolf Braun +8 more
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Human airway material characterization via inverse finite element analysis and neural network surrogate. [PDF]
Badrou A +3 more
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Line‐Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography (LC‐OCT) of Pilomatricoma
ABSTRACT Pilomatricoma is a benign cutaneous tumor of hair matrix origin, often presenting in children as a slow‐growing, firm, colored nodule. Line‐field confocal optical coherence tomography (LC‐OCT) is a novel imaging method that enables non‐invasive, quasi‐histologic visualization of the skin.
Gerardo Palmisano +8 more
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Ingestion of synthetic microparticles-microplastics and cellulose-based microfibers, by macroinvertebrates in the highly polluted Tietê River (São Paulo, Brazil). [PDF]
Magro C, Nogueira MG.
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Abstract Uneven gingival margins may cause visible asymmetries during smiling and may reflect alterations in the tooth shape and morphology, particularly in cases requiring restorative procedures. Despite being perceived as a minor health condition, presence of uneven gingival margins usually impacts the smile aesthetics and could affect the individual'
Conchita Martin +3 more
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Manganese Oxidation during Vegetation Burning. [PDF]
Mariano SMF +8 more
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Abstract Prolonged bed rest and immobilization have deleterious effects on skeletal muscle mass and function, especially in older adults. These can lead to reduced physical capacity and quality of life. Previous experiments in younger individuals show that exercise can mitigate these effects, but evidence remains scarce and inconclusive in older adults.
Jean‐Christophe Lagacé +9 more
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Draft genome sequence of <i>Limosilactobacillus fermentum</i> PJG11 isolated from wild yam, <i>Dioscorea luzonensis</i> in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. [PDF]
Agcaoili MJT +5 more
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Born early, age fast: Consequences of premature birth on chronic disease and accelerated ageing
Abstract figure legend ELGANs are exposed to several postnatal pro‐oxidant stressors, including ambient and supplemental oxygen, mechanical ventilation, infections, hyperalimentation, excessive glucocorticoids and intermittent hypoxia. Since endogenous antioxidant defences are underdeveloped, this imbalance promotes oxidative stress and inflammation ...
Estelle B. Gauda +5 more
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Transparency and conflicts of interest disclosure at an international periodontology conference. [PDF]
Faggion CM.
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