Relationship between serum ECP and TIgE levels and the risk of postoperative recurrence in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps by Qing Zhang, Hui Li, Di Xie, SiJian Fan

“…The CRSwNP patients were assigned into recurrence and non-recurrence groups based on the absence/presence of disease recurrence after a 2-year follow-up. An analysis was conducted on the correlation between the patients' clinical data and their serum ECP and TIgE levels. …”
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Mobile Phone App to Promote Lifestyle Change in People at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Feasibility 3-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial by Gyri Skoglund, Gunvor Hilde, Pernille Lunde, Venessa Vera Cruz Naceno, Cecilie Fromholt Olsen, Birgitta Blakstad Nilsson

“…Thus, we developed and conducted initial feasibility testing of the Plunde app for promoting and monitoring individual goals related to lifestyle change for people at risk of T2D. …”
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Genotyped cluster investigations versus standard contact tracing: comparative impact on latent tuberculosis infection cascade of care in a low-incidence region by Michael Asare-Baah, Marie Nancy Séraphin, LaTweika A.T. Salmon-Trejo, Lori Johnston, Lina Dominique, David Ashkin, Krishna Vaddiparti, Awewura Kwara, Anthony T. Maurelli, Michael Lauzardo

“…Methods A matched case-control study nested within a cohort of 6,921 TB cases from Florida (2009–2023) was conducted. Cases (n = 670) underwent genotyped cluster investigations, while controls (n = 670) received standard contact investigations and were matched 1:1 by age. …”
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Using a co-design approach to develop a Preventative Online Mental Health Program for Youth (POMHPY): a quality improvement project by Elnaz Moghimi, Kimberly Belfry, Sarah Farr, Shavon Stafford, Arina Bogdan, Megan Brush, Christopher Canning, Soyeon Kim

“…Literature reviews were conducted to identify existing evidence-based programs targeting youth. …”
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Effects of Different Intertillage Practices on Soil Biochemical Properties and Soybean Yield in Soybean Fields by Mingcong Zhang, Yanhong Zhou, Chenglin Li, Cheng Yuan, Mingfen Shan, Yuxin Fan, Zhongxia Yu, Linfeng Ren, Liu Cui, Chen Wang

“…To improve land productivity, this study was conducted in Heilongjiang Province, China, from 2020–2021 via a field plot trial method, where four different intertillage treatments were set up in 2020: conventional intertillage (T1), early intertillage (T2), conventional subsoiling (T3), and early subsoiling (T4). …”
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Is platelet-rich plasma better than steroids as epidural drug of choice in lumbar disc disease with radiculopathy? Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Sathish Muthu, Sathish Muthu, Sathish Muthu, Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan, Vibhu Krishnan Viswanathan, Prakash Gangadaran, Prakash Gangadaran, Prakash Gangadaran

“…The current meta-analysis was performed to analyze the efficacy and safety of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as an epidural injectate, in comparison with steroids in the management of radiculopathy due to lumbar disc disease (LDD). We conducted independent and duplicate searches of the electronic databases (PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library) in March 2024 to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) analyzing the efficacy of epidural PRP for pain relief in the management of LDD. …”
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Detection of Elder Abuse Through Emergency Care Technicians Screening Tool Revision for Home-Based Primary Care (DETECT-RPC): a cluster randomised controlled trial study protocol by Melvin D Livingston, Brad Cannell, Jason Burnett, Nicholas Sevey, Kristin Lees Haggerty, Carolyn Pickering

“…These substudies aim to evaluate DETECT-RPC’s impact on barriers to EM identification and reporting as well as the harms and benefits of using the screening tool from the perspective of patients and their caregivers.Ethics and dissemination All components of this study are conducted with the approval of the Institutional Review Board of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (HSC-SPH-22-0732, HSC-SPH-23-0105, HSC-SPH-23-0965, HSC-SPH-24-0123). …”
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Effects of the maternal and child health handbook and other home-based records on mothers’ non-health outcomes: a systematic review by Akira Shibanuma, Masamine Jimba, Rogie Royce Carandang, Jennifer Lisa Sakamoto, Ekaterina Yarotskaya, Milana Basargina, Mika Kondo Kunieda

“…Due to the heterogeneity of the included studies, we conducted a narrative synthesis of their findings.Results Of the 4199 articles identified, we included 47 articles (20 in Japanese) in the review. …”
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Additive interaction of conjoint tobacco smoking and heavy drinking on hypertension prevalence in rural Uganda: a community-based cross-sectional study by Paineto Masengere, Nynke Halbesma, Rawlance Ndejjo, Bonny Enock Balugaba, Rhoda K. Wanyenze, Fred Nuwaha, Hilde Bastiaens, Geofrey Musinguzi

“…This study explored the associations of combined tobacco smoking and heavy alcohol consumption with existing hypertension in a community-based cross-sectional study conducted in two rural districts of Uganda. Methods We analysed data collected between December 2018 and January 2019 from 4,372 adults aged 25–70 from 3,689 random households in the Mukono and Buikwe districts, Uganda. …”
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Exploring clinicians’ perspectives on the ‘Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury Care Bundle’ national quality improvement programme: a qualitative study by Ipek Gurol-Urganci, Nick Sevdalis, Edward Morris, Posy Bidwell, Ranee Thakar, James M Harris, Louise Silverton, Alexandra Hellyer, Robert Freeman, Vivienne Novis

“…The OASI Care Bundle quality improvement programme was introduced in 16 maternity units across England, Scotland and Wales (January 2017 to March 2018) to address increasing OASI rates.Objectives To explore clinicians’ (midwives’ and obstetricians’) perspectives of the OASI Care Bundle with respect to (1) acceptability, (2) feasibility, and (3) sustainability.Design A qualitative exploratory study using focus groups methodology.Setting A total of 16 focus groups were conducted in 16 maternity units in England, Scotland and Wales where the OASI Care Bundle was implemented. …”
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Imaging abnormalities of the acromioclavicular joint and subacromial space are common in asymptomatic shoulders: a systematic review by Thomas Ibounig, Lasse Rämö, Romi Haas, Mark Jones, Teppo L. N. Järvinen, Simo Taimela, Sean Docking, Sharon Sanders, Rachelle Buchbinder

“…Abstract Objectives To determine the prevalence of acromioclavicular (AC) joint and subacromial space imaging abnormalities in asymptomatic adults, with a secondary objective of comparing findings between asymptomatic and symptomatic shoulders within the same study populations. Methods We conducted a systematic review of studies examining shoulder imaging abnormalities detected by X-ray, ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in asymptomatic adults (PROSPERO registration CRD42018090041). …”
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Which combination of medical expulsive therapy is more effective for treatment of distal ureteral stone in adults? A systematic review and network meta-analysis by Maryam Taheri, Nasrin Borumandnia, Hamidreza Abdi, Amir H Kashi, Setareh Nourani, Sogand Sheikholeslami, Yasamin Maleki Gilvaei, Pardis Ziaeefar, Abbas Basiri

“…In some studies, a combination of medications has been used, which we assessed in this network meta-analysis (NMA). Methods We conducted systematic searches in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to identify relevant trials published between 2001 and 2024. …”
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Statistical analysis based on a two-staged SEM-SVM approach for environmental noise annoyance prediction and identification of influencing factors by M. Rehman, M. Kamal, S. Tiwari

“…The research explored the influence of factors like demographics, noise characteristics, and traffic conditions on noise annoyance.METHODS: A survey was conducted at 21 locations in Riyadh, collecting data from 928 participants. …”
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A comprehensive analysis of molecular characteristics of hot and cold tumor of gastric cancer by Chenxi Lv, Tianwei Chen, Jiangtao Li, Yuqiang Shan, Hong Zhou

“…Single-cell analysis was conducted to investigate cellular interactions associated with the immune-determinant gene module. …”
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Comparison of mechanical properties and shaping performance of ProGlider and ProTaper ultimate slider by Jeyi Song, Ji-Hyun Jang, Seok Woo Chang, Shin Hye Chung, Soram Oh

“…Simulated glide-path preparation was conducted with a double-curved resin canal, and both PG and PUS were operated on by 300 and 400 rpms. …”
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Evaluation of the Performance of an Ocular Surface Modulator Containing ST-Lysyal Versus Hyaluronic Acid Eyedrops in Patients with Dry Eye Disease: A Pilot Study by Stefano Barabino, Andrea Rosa, Sara Marini, Carlo Domenico Bianchi, Maurizio Rolando

“…Methods A double-masked, randomized pilot study was conducted in patients with DED treated with T-Lys or hyaluronic acid (HA) 0.2% combined with tamarind seeds polysaccharide (control group) for 2 months. …”
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Trends in the utilisation of maternal and child healthcare services from the public and private health sectors in India, 2005–2021: an analysis of cross-sectional survey data by Niranjan Saggurti, Rajib Acharya, Abhishek Kumar, Anchal Purbey, Arupendra Mozumdar, Punit Mishra

“…Objectives To estimate the levels and trends of maternal and child healthcare (MCH) service utilisation in India across subsidised and unsubsidised health sectors and to explore total market approach to identify geographies where the private sector has potential to improve MCH services in India.Design and setting This study used three recent rounds of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS), a cross-sectional survey in India, conducted in 2005–2006, 2015–2016 and 2019–2021. Bivariate analysis and multinomial logistic regression were used to estimate the utilisation of key MCH indicators from subsidised and unsubsidised health sectors. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension among Women in Southern Ghana: Evidence from 2014 GDHS by Cyprian Issahaku Dorgbetor, Kwamena Sekyi Dickson, Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, Kenneth Setorwu Adde

“…This study used data of 5,662 women from the current DHS data from Ghana that was conducted in 2014. Data were extracted from the women’s file of the 2014 Ghana DHS. …”
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Research on therapeutic clinical trials including immunotherapy in triple-negative breast cancer: a bibliometric analysis by Qi Xu, Xiaoyu Feng, Siyuan Qin, Yu Hong, Rui Cui, Jia Liang, Zhuya Xiao, Yuan Li

“…After an initial screening, we downloaded key data including titles, publication years, authors, countries, institutional affiliations, journals, keywords, and abstracts, and saved them in BibTex format. We then conducted a bibliometric analysis using Bibliometrix in R and VOSviewer to illustrate the prospects, highlights, and trends of TNBC treatment options. …”
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Neonatal near Miss and Its Predictors among Neonates Delivered at Debretabor General Hospital, Northern Ethiopia; A Retrospective Analysis by Habtamu Abie Tassew, Fisseha Yetwale Kassie, Muhabaw Shumye Mihret

“…An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 422 neonates delivered at Debretabor General Hospital from July 1st, 2018, to June 30th, 2019. …”
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