The reinforcing value of food, a measure of motivation to obtain food, is associated with obesity in children. However, the extent to which food reinforcement predicts children's intake under different contexts (i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Oral diseases are a major contributor to global disability but remain largely neglected in health policy, especially in low- and middle-income countries. India carries a disproportionately high burden of dental caries and periodontal disease, with limited access to oral healthcare and high reliance on out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE). Despite this, there is a lack of synthesised economic evidence specific to India, which limits informed policymaking and resource allocation.
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February 2025
The 3D bioprinting of aquatic photosynthetic organisms holds potential for applications in biosensing, wastewater treatment, and biofuel production. While algae cells can be immobilized in bioprinted cell-friendly matrices, there is a knowledge gap regarding the thresholds of hydrodynamic shear stress that affect the cells' functionality and viability during bioprinting. This study examines the effect of hydrodynamic shear stress on the fate of cells.
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August 2025
Background: Research quality in Ayush systems of medicine is vital for evidence synthesis and decision-making. As Ayush gains global recognition, analyzing its trends and challenges is important for improving clinical outcomes. However, a comprehensive analysis of research publications is lacking.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is a complex operation with high postoperative morbidity, largely driven by pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) leak. In 2021, US general surgery residency graduates performed only 9.5 ± 7 pancreatic operations, suggesting a need for additional experience with complex pancreatic anastomosis.
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