Integrating Infant Safe Sleep and Breastfeeding Education Into an App in a Novel Approach to Reaching High-Risk Populations: Prospective Observational Study by Tamar Krishnamurti, Rachel Moon, Rudolph Richichi, Rachel Berger

“…MethodsThis prospective observational study was conducted from September 23, 2019 to March, 22 2022; push notifications were removed on October 26, 2021. …”
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Evaluation of a Global Initiative for Asthma Education and Implementation Program to Improve Asthma Care Quality (CARE4ALL): Protocol for a Multicenter, Single-Arm Study by Kewu Huang, Wenjun Wang, Ying Wang, Yanming Li, Xiaokai Feng, Huahao Shen, Chen Wang

“…MethodsA single-arm study will be conducted at around 30 hospitals across China to assess the impact of a specially designed asthma QIP. …”
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Cardiovascular Development and the Colonizing Cardiac Neural Crest Lineage by Paige Snider, Michael Olaopa, Anthony B. Firulli, Simon J. Conway

“…Studies in both mice and chick suggest they can also enter the heart from the venous inflow as well as the usual arterial outflow region, and may contribute to the adult semilunar and atrioventricular valves as well as part of the cardiac conduction system. Furthermore, although they are not usually thought to give rise to the cardiomyocyte lineage, neural crest cells in the zebrafish (Danio rerio) can contribute to the myocardium and may have different functions in a species-dependent context. …”
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Predictive value of trendelenburg position and carotid ultrasound for fluid responsiveness in patients on VV-ECMO with acute respiratory distress syndrome in the prone position by Junjie Zhao, Yong Sun, Jing Tang, Kai Guo, Jiancheng Zhuge, Honglong Fang

“…This prospective single-center study was conducted in a medical intensive care unit (ICU) and finally included 51 VV-ECMO patients with ARDS in the prone position (PP). …”
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Azithromycin in the Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs): Indian Real-Life Experience by Dominic M, Srivastava R, Shah K, Naik SM, Rout K, Ray B, Patil D, Rana D, Swami OC

“…This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Azithromycin in treatment of URTIs in a real-world setting.Methods: This multicenter, retrospective, observational study was conducted across 184 Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) clinics in India. …”
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Body Fat and Obesity Rates, Cardiovascular Fitness, and the Feasibility of a Low-Intensity Non–Weight-Centric Educational Intervention Among Late Adolescents: Quasi-Experimental St... by Areeg Zuair, Fahad M Alhowaymel, Rola A Jalloun, Naif S Alzahrani, Khalid H Almasoud, Majdi H Alharbi, Rayan K Alnawwar, Mohammed N Alluhaibi, Rawan S Alharbi, Fatima M Aljohan, Bandar N Alhumaidi, Mohammad A Alahmadi

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to (1) assess the prevalence of obesity using BMI-for-age z MethodsA quasi-experimental, pre-post trial with a parallel, nonequivalent control group design was conducted among 95 adolescents (58 boys and 37 girls; mean age 16.18, SD 0.53 years) from 2 public high schools in Medina City, Saudi Arabia. …”
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The relationship between negative psychological state and quality of life among cardiovascular disease patients in China: the masking effect of abnormal dietary behavior by QingNing Chang, QingNing Chang, HaiBo Ma, Can Zhang, Xin Li, YiBo Wu, LiNa Ha

“…The purpose of this study was to construct a moderated mediation model to explore the roles of abnormal dietary behavior and family health in the mechanism through which depression/anxiety influences Quality of life (QoL) in patients with cardiovascular disease.MethodsA field survey was conducted in China and ultimately included 730 patients with cardiovascular disease aged 20–60 years. …”
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Ten proposed measures to improve vaccination: Health care providers’ perspectives on promoting the vaccination intake of children with special healthcare needs in China by Xiang Guo, Tianxing Feng, Meiyi Chen, Xuran Zhao, Xiangshi Wang, Yanling Ge, Zhonglin Wang, Zhuoying Huang, Mei Zeng

“…This study aimed to explore attitudes, behaviours, and suggestions regarding the improvement of routine vaccination services for CSHCN among healthcare providers.Methods This study conducted local, cross-sectional interviews involving vaccination services for CSHCN. …”
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The influence of locus of control, coping strategies and time perspective on post-traumatic growth in survivors with primary breast cancer by Alexandra-Cristina Paunescu, Marina Kvaskoff, Cyrille Delpierre, Lidia Delrieu, Guillemette Jacob, Myriam Pannard, Marie Préau

“…Our aim was to identify factors associated with PTG in breast cancer survivors (BCSs). Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study in Seintinelles volunteers who answered online questionnaires. …”
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Heatstroke characteristics and meteorological conditions in Hefei, China: thresholds and driving factors by Xueliang Deng, Liang Zhao, Changchun Xiao, Rui Dai, Qianqian Xu, Yeqing Yao, Caimeng Liang, Lei Yao, Dongyan He

“…However, few studies have been conducted in this region on the relationship between heatstroke and meteorological conditions. …”
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Risk factors of 180-day rebleeding after management of blunt splenic injury without surgery and embolization: a national database study by Chung-Yen Chen, Hung-Yu Lin, Pie-Wen Hsieh, Yi-Kai Huang, Po-Chin Yu, Jian-Han Chen

“…Materials and methods A retrospective analysis was conducted using Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Research Database. …”
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Complex use of cycleand power-ergometry in determining the physical working capacity of young athletes by M. F. Khoroshukha, M. M. Filippov, A. I. Bosenko, Ye. L. Mykhaliuk, O. Yu. Buriak

“…According to the results of the conducted cycle ergometry, these athletes had a significant increase in aerobic performance indicators in comparison with the athletes of speed-power sports. …”
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Curdione combined with borneol treats bacterial mixed HPV infection by regulating the crosstalk among immune cells by Jingwei Liu, Jingwei Liu, Tong Shu, Yiheng Mu, Wanlin Zheng, Xiaohuan Lu, Xiaohuan Lu, Hong Tao, Hong Tao

“…This study aims to explore the molecular mechanisms of curdione and borneol in treating HPV infection.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of medical records from a single-center study involving 205 HPV patients, focusing on the correlation between HPV clearance and co-infection with other pathogens, confirming the efficacy of Baofukang suppository. …”
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Faba bean flour and protein isolate as partial substitutes in wheat-triticale bread: Technological and sensory properties by Maravić Nikola, Hadnađev Miroslav, Dapčević-Hadnađev Tamara, Pestorić Mladenka, Tomić Jelena

“…Multiple analyses were conducted, including chemical composition, texture profile analysis, colour, specific volume and sensory properties of breads made with a blend of wheat and triticale flours (70:30). …”
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Clean and healthy environmental behavior in terms of malnutrition and sanitation by . Nuraeni, N.I. Hawa, D. Utari, E. Parahyanti

“…This research aimed to determine the determinants of maternal behavior in preventing chronic malnutrition in children on the basis of environmental aspects.METHODS: This cross-sectional study with a quantitative design was conducted in Surabaya, Indonesia, with a sample of 208 pregnant women and 222 mothers of toddlers. …”
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Scalable production of bio-calcium oxide via thermal decomposition of solid - hatchery waste in a laboratory-scale rotary kiln by Suwanan Chuakham, Ajchara I. Putkham, Yuwadee Chaiyachet, Arnusorn Saengprajak, Kriangsak Banlue, Nipon Tanpaiboonkul, Apipong Putkham

“…However, experiments on the production of bio-CaO are normally conducted in a small lab-scale furnace. Furthermore, the eggshell raw material is collected from canteens or households, which is not suitable for economical or industrial production. …”
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Alterations in Adipose Tissue and Adipokines in Heterozygous APE1/Ref-1 Deficient Mice by Eun-Ok Lee, Hao Jin, Sungmin Kim, Hee Kyoung Joo, Yu Ran Lee, Soo Yeon An, Shuyu Piao, Kwon Ho Lee, Byeong Hwa Jeon

“…Histological and immunohistochemical analyses were conducted to observe adipocyte size and macrophage infiltration of WAT. …”
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Identitas Komunikasi Penggemar K-Pop di Media Sosial X by Alsa Aisiyah Sutardi, Yoka Pradana, Rah Utami Nugrahani

“…Data were collected through semi-structuredinterviews with seven informants selected via purposive sampling, based on criteria includingbeing K-pop fans, using pseudonymous accounts, and actively engaging on social media X.Documentation of communication activities on social media X was also conducted. The findings reveal that K-pop fans' communication identity is constructed through four interrelated layers.In the personal layer, they label themselves as either "normal" fans or "halu" fans who fantasizeabout having social relationships with their idols. …”
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Virtual primary care for people living with dementia in Canada: cross-sectional surveys of patients, care partners, and family physicians by Vladimir Khanassov, Deniz Cetin-Sahin, Sid Feldman, Saskia Sivananthan, Allan Grill, Isabelle Vedel

“…Methods The Alzheimer Society of Canada and College of Family Physicians of Canada conducted three nationwide cross-sectional surveys between October 2020 and April 2021: (1) One with PLWD, (2) one with care partners of PLWD, and (3) one with FPs. …”
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“You’re telling us to go first?!” COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination experiences among Aboriginal adults in Western Australia by Samantha J. Carlson, Carla Puca, Paige Wood-Kenney, Justin Kickett, Valerie Swift, Katie Attwell, Christopher C. Blyth

“…Between September 2022 and October 2023, we conducted five face-to-face yarning workshops with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in Noongar Whadjuk Boodja (Perth metropolitan region, Western Australia). …”
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