Assessing Knowledge and Preventive Practices Regarding Infectious Diseases Among Healthcare Workers in Hail City, Saudi Arabia by Sandro Costanilla Villareal

“…Healthcare workers on leave, with cognitive impairments, with language barriers, or who refused to participate in the study were excluded. …”
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Comparison of GLP-1RAs vs Other Pharmacotherapy for Obesity by Andrew Overholser, Eric Czech, Linda Speer, Joel Wilson, Alex Overholser

“…We excluded articles older than 5 years or published in a language other than English. 19 meta-analyses and 2 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were chosen, and 13 meta-analyses were excluded based on not meeting the inclusion criteria. 6 meta-analyses and 2 RCTs were included. …”
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Cardiovascular outcomes in long COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ting Zhang, Zhimao Li, Qimin Mei, Joseph Harold Walline, Zhaocai Zhang, Yecheng Liu, Huadong Zhu, Bin Du

“…Systematic search conducted without language restrictions from December 1, 2019 to June 31, 2022 on PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane library, ProQuest Coronavirus Research Database, COVID-19 Living Overview of the Evidence (L-OVE) subset of Episteminokos and the World Health Organization (WHO) Covid-19 databases. …”
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Engaging fathers(to-be): a pilot study on the adaptation and programme experience of SMS4baba intervention in Kenya’s informal settlements by Vibian Angwenyi, Richard Fletcher, Paul Murimi Mwangi, Margaret Kabue, Rachel Odhiambo, Stephen Mulupi, Emmanuel Kepha Obulemire, Eunice Njoroge, Eunice Ombech, Mercy Moraa Mokaya, Moses Wesala, Joyce Marangu, Amina Abubakar

“…SMS4baba’s acceptability was attributed to modest message frequency and utilising familiar language. Fathers reported examples of behaviour change in their parenting and spousal support, which challenged gendered parenting norms. …”
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The current state of the quality of homeopathic clinical research by Patricia M. Herman, Cindy C. Crawford, Margaret A. Maglione, Sydne J. Newberry, Paul S. Amieux, Kimberlee Blyden-Taylor, Raheleh Khorsan, Marcia Prenguber, Elizabeth Rice, Andy Shollar, Tiesha Tyson, Nazanin Vassighi, Ian D. Coulter

“…Despite widespread use, homeopathy lacks a comprehensive and robust evidence base.We examined the state of homeopathic clinical research by critically assessing the overall quality of peer-reviewed, recently published, English-language, homeopathic clinical research in terms of internal, external, and model validity using standard and homeopathic-specific instruments. …”
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Unveiling GPT-4V's hidden challenges behind high accuracy on USMLE questions: Observational Study by Zhichao Yang, Zonghai Yao, Mahbuba Tasmin, Parth Vashisht, Won Seok Jang, Feiyun Ouyang, Beining Wang, David McManus, Dan Berlowitz, Hong Yu

“…GPT-4V’s accuracy was compared with 2 state-of-the-art large language models, GPT-3.5 Turbo and GPT-4. The quality of the explanations was evaluated by choosing human preference between an explanation by GPT-4V (without hint), an explanation by an expert, or a tie, using 3 qualitative metrics: comprehensive explanation, question information, and image interpretation. …”
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The authority of the printed word in the Lithuanian village of the XIX century by Džiuljeta Maskoliūnienė

“…It is of consequence that the book, having acquired a mass, cheaper and in this sense a more affordable form, moreover, printed in the comprehensible Lithuanian language, spreads among people and becomes an evident fact of culture participation in society. …”
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About relevance of fundamentalisation of mathematical training of students of the pedagogical directions during the digital era by E. A. Perminov, D. D. Gadjiev, M. M. Abdurazakov

“…Over the last decades, the language, tools and methods of the digital era have emerged as the basic universal research tools in physics, biology, chemistry, and engineering, organisation of production and in many other theoretical and applied spheres of activity. …”
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Bibliometric analysis of laryngeal cancer treatment literature (2003–2023) by Yan Zhao, Jiancheng Xue

“…After narrowing the scope to English-language publications, this number was reduced to 775. …”
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Subclinical Plasmodium spp. Infections in a Community Setting in Bangui, Central African Republic by Nzoumbou-Boko R, Denissio Morissi Nalingbo MCI, Yambiyo BM, Detol R, Moussa ERF, Nalinga D, Namsenei-Dankpea LJVDLG, Manirakiza A, Ayong L, Boum II Y

“…The high prevalence of community malaria demonstrates its persistence as a major public health challenge in the country, highlighting the need to intensify its ongoing control using new tools such as the upcoming malaria vaccine.Plain Language Summary: Malaria is widespread in the Central African Republic, with prevalence data based mainly on highly flawed medical records. …”
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Personality and help-seeking for psychological distress: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Anna Szücs, Anna Szücs, Anna Szücs, Rachel Hui Xin Lam, Wymann Shao Wen Tang, Lifan Zhou, Monica Lazarus, Andrea B. Maier, Andrea B. Maier, Andrea B. Maier, Jose M. Valderas, Jose M. Valderas, Jose M. Valderas

“…However, findings regarding associations of personality traits with help-seeking have been inconsistent.MethodsThis systematic review and meta-analysis focused on English-language research studies on the association of personality (encompassing personality disorders, Five Factor –Big Five– dimensions, and other measures of personality) with depression, anxiety, or unspecified psychological distress in adults aged 18 years and older. …”
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Non-Immersive Virtual Reality Exercise Can Increase Exercise in Older Adults Living in the Community and in Long-Term Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Sheehy L, Bharadwaj L, Nissen KA, Estey JL

“…Most were interested to continue beyond the study.Conclusion: Non-immersive virtual reality for home-based and facility-based older adults is safe, enjoyable and feasible and may increase users’ weekly levels of physical activity leading to clinical benefits for functional walking in facility-based users.Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04083885; registered 2019– 09-06).Plain language summary: Regular exercise is so important for older adults. …”
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Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) implementations to control cholera outbreak in Oromia region, Ethiopia by Dabesa Gobena, Esayas Kebede Gudina, Getahun Fetensa, Tizta Tilahun Degfie, Tessema Debela, Afework Tamiru, Zenebu Begna Bayissa, Dereje Diriba, Tarekegn Sarbessa, Daniel Bekele, Natinel Teferi, Achalu Layesa, Abate Zewdie, Dawit Worku Ayele, Meron Debebe Mersha, Chala Bafikadu, Senahara Korsa Wake, Lemi Abebe, Tesfaye Kebebew, Tefera Goshu, Birhanu Kenate, Yadeta Dessie, Zeleke Mekonnen

“…Results Only 53% (223) of participants had received health information on cholera of whom 22.8% (96) had material for Social Behaviour Change (SBC) in the local language (Afan Oromo). The overall RCCE implementation status was rated as poor by 73% of the respondents, satisfactory by 23%, and only 4% rated it as good. …”
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Oral health care in older people in long-term care facilities: An updated systematic review and meta-analyses of implementation strategies by Lina F. Weening-Verbree, Anouk Douma, Cees P. van der Schans, Getty J. Huisman-de Waal, Annemarie A. Schuller, Sytse U. Zuidema, Wim P. Krijnen, Johannes S.M. Hobbelen

“…Meta-analyses of oral health outcomes (“plaque” and “denture plaque”) were performed with random-effects models using R language for statistical computing. Results: 16 studies were included in the current results; 20 studies were included in the 2013 findings. …”
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Analisis Sentimen Kebijakan Penerapan Kurikulum Merdeka Sekolah Dasar dan Sekolah Menengah pada Media Sosial Twitter dengan Menggunakan Metode Word Embedding dan Long Short Term Me... by Alif Rizal Maulana, Satrio Hadi Wijoyo, Yusi Tyroni Mursityo

“…The dataset was collected using text mining techniques using the Python programming language and the Twitter API. The results of data collection were 455 opinions divided into three sentiment classes, namely Negative, Neutral and Positive. …”
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Recent advances in systemic therapy for advanced biliary tract cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis using reconstructed RCT survival data by Zhihao Li, Daniel Aliseda, Owen Jones, Luckshi Rajendran, Christian Magyar, Robert Grant, Grainne M. O’Kane, Anna Saborowski, Gonzalo Sapisochin, Arndt Vogel

“…Methods: Our systematic review included studies from five databases focusing on English-language articles published between January 2010 and June 2024. …”
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Effectiveness of mDiabetes intervention in enhancing diabetes awareness and promoting healthy lifestyle changes among the general population in rural India by Padmaja Kumari Rani, Padmaja Kumari Rani, Padmaja Kumari Rani, Jachin David Williams, Nidhi Jaswal, Venkateswaralu Yandluri, Payal Sangani, Kavya Sanagavarapu, Ramya Natarajan, Sandhya Ramalingam, Nalini Saligram, Rohit C. Khanna, Rohit C. Khanna, Rohit C. Khanna, Rohit C. Khanna

“…Under this program, 56 diabetes prevention messages (twice a week) in local language) were disseminated among the participants via voice calls for a period of 6 months. …”
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Efficacy and safety of everolimus for patients with focal cortical dysplasia type 2 by Se Hee Kim, Hoon‐Chul Kang, Yun Ho Roh, Jongsung Hahn, Kyung Lok Min, Seok‐Jin Lee, Donghwa Yang, Han Som Choi, Soyoung Park, Jeong Ho Lee, Sang‐Guk Lee, Se Hoon Kim, Min Jung Chang, Heung Dong Kim

“…The everolimus treatment was generally safe and manageable. Plain Language Summary This study tested everolimus for reducing seizures in patients with focal cortical dysplasia type 2 (FCD 2). …”
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Kidney Function and Incident Stroke and Dementia Using an Updated Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Equation Without Race: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis by Samuel R. Moen, Jeffrey R. Misialek, Timothy M. Hughes, Craig W. Johnson, Mark J. Sarnak, Sarah N. Forrester, W.T. Longstreth, Jr., Mercedes R. Carnethon, James S. Pankow, Sanaz Sedaghat

“…Conclusions: Our findings illustrate participants with 2021 eGFR < 60 compared with those with eGFR > 90 mL/min/1.73 m2 have higher risk of dementia in both African American and non-African American participants, but not of stroke. Plain Language Summary: Existing research has established that declined kidney function is associated with stroke and dementia. …”
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KDM6A facilitates Xist upregulation at the onset of X inactivation by Josephine Lin, Jinli Zhang, Li Ma, He Fang, Rui Ma, Camille Groneck, Galina N. Filippova, Xinxian Deng, Chizuru Kinoshita, Jessica E. Young, Wenxiu Ma, Christine M. Disteche, Joel B. Berletch

“…Conclusions These results reveal a novel female-specific role for the X-linked histone demethylase, KDM6A in the initiation of XCI through histone demethylase-dependent activation of Xist during early differentiation. Plain language summary X chromosome inactivation is a female-specific mechanism that evolved to balance sex-linked gene dosage between females (XX) and males (XY) by silencing one X chromosome in females. …”
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