Recruiting hard-to-reach populations via respondent driven sampling for mobile phone surveys in Colombia: a qualitative study by Camila Solorzano-Barrera, Mariana Rodriguez-Patarroyo, Angélica Tórres-Quintero, Deivis Nicolas Guzman-Tordecilla, Aixa Natalia Franco-Rodriguez, Vidhi Maniar, Prakriti Shrestha, Andrés I. Vecino-Ortiz, George W. Pariyo, Dustin G. Gibson, Joseph Ali

“…Conclusions These findings may inform future studies where similar interventions are being considered to improve access to mobile phone-based data collection amongst hard-to-reach groups.…”
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Challenges and future prospects of online practical education in physical education faculties during the COVID-19 pandemic by O.M. Abdel Fattah, A.A. Zureigat, S.H. Qasim, M.A. Alzughailat, A.S. Khasawneh

“…Therefore, this study constitutes a turning point that can be used in future studies.Practical significance. The practical significance of this study lies in the use of its results in strategic planning for distance education in similar situations, thus contributing to achieving better learning out­comes by addressing weaknesses and encouraging positive aspects.…”
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Cardiometabolic risk factors in the Swedish Werlabs cohort based on self-initiated health screening: cohort profile by Peter Ueda, Kerstin Brismar, Anna Norhammar, Daniel Peter Andersson, Hannah Coudé Adam, Omid Hajimirsadeghi, Lovisa Krantz, Nadia Bandstein Forsberg

“…In an analysis restricted to 621 individuals with recorded blood pressure data between the age of 40 and 70 years and without existing cardiovascular disease, diabetes or kidney disease, 35,4% were classified as high or very high cardiovascular risk according to the 2021 ESC guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention and with lipid levels that made them eligible for lipid-lowering therapy.Future plans The Werlabs cohort comprises a rather healthy and young population that can provide opportunities for future studies on individuals undergoing self-initiated health examinations and has the potential to impact treatment of cardiometabolic risk factors.…”
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Enhancing Mandibular Reconstruction with Surgeon–Bioengineer Collaboration: A Protocol for Virtual Surgical Planning by Dong-Ho Shin, Hyo-Joon Kim, Ji-Su Oh, Seong-Yong Moon

“…While initial results are promising, future studies with larger patient cohorts and extended follow-up periods are needed to fully validate the protocol’s long-term benefits and broader applicability.…”
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Individualized drug therapy and survival prediction in ICU patients with acute kidney injury: construction and validation of a nomogram by Rui Yang, Xiaozhe Su, Ziqi Liu, Shuai Shao, Yinhuai Wang, Hao Su, Haiqing He

“…Conclusions In summary, the developed prediction model demonstrated accuracy for AKI patients in the ICU and helped clinical decision-making. However, future studies will require external validation to confirm these findings.…”
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A wave-resolving two-dimensional vertical Lagrangian approach to model microplastic transport in nearshore waters based on TrackMPD 3.0 by I. Jalón-Rojas, D. Sous, D. Sous, V. Marieu

“…This research establishes the SWASH–TrackMPD approach as a valuable tool, opening avenues for future studies to contextualize laboratory findings within the complexities of real-world nearshore environments and further refine our comprehension of microplastic dynamics across different beaches and wave-climate conditions.…”
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Opioid Prescription Patterns for Discharged Patients from the Emergency Department by Justin Yanuck, Jonathan B. Lee, Soheil Saadat, Jila Rouhi, Ghadi Ghanem, Bharath Chakravarthy, Shalini Shah

“…Our study elucidates the prescribing patterns of an academic level 1 trauma center and should pave the way for future studies looking to maximize effectiveness at ways to curb ED opioid prescription.…”
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Transcriptomic Profile Analysis of Brain Tissue in the Absence of Functional TRPM8 Calcium Channel by Erick B. Saldes, Alexandra Erdmier, Jai Velpula, Timothy E. Koeltzow, Michael X. Zhu, Swapna Asuthkar

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> These results should bridge the existing gaps in the knowledge regarding TRPM8 and inform potential targets for future studies to elucidate its role in the behavior changes and pathology of the diseases associated with TRPM8 activity.…”
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The impact of bariatric surgery on gut microbiota: a bibliometric analysis of research trends and scientific contributions by Shuaichang Gong, Xiabiao Zhang, Xiabiao Zhang, Xiaoliang Chen, Ping Wan, Longfei Zhou, Jun Zhang

“…Keyword and thematic analyses indicate that “gut microbiota” and “bariatric surgery” are the primary research hotspots for future studies.ConclusionIn summary, this field is garnering increasing attention. …”
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An illustrated key for identification of colour aberrations in alcids with a revision of nomenclature used by K. Cieślińska, P. Bodson, E. Gruber, K. Piening, M. Syposz, K. Wojczulanis-Jakubas, D. Jakubas

“…It can help to classify the aberrations in future studies. Given that the frequency of colour aberrations may be indicative of an increased mutation rate or a high rate of inbreeding in a population, we encourage researchers to correctly identify and note those cases.…”
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Optimal needle characteristics for classical inferior alveolar nerve block anesthesia: a systematic review by Mennat Allah Ashraf Abd-Elsabour, Ayat Gamal-AbdelNaser

“…Clinical relevance Thinner needles are favored for less pain during insertion; but standardized future studies are essentially needed for solid conclusions. …”
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An Electronic Frailty Index Based on Deficit Accumulation May Predict Glaucomatous Visual Field Progression by Duy W, Pajewski N, Williamson JD, Thompson AC

“…Notably, baseline IOP was not associated with MD at baseline or the change in MD in the multivariable models.Conclusion: Glaucoma patients who are frail may be at higher risk of experiencing visual field decline, independent of baseline IOP. Future studies should investigate whether interventions to improve frailty can decrease risk of glaucoma progression.Keywords: glaucoma, electronic frailty index, visual field…”
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Cauda Equina Syndrome Without Perineal Sensory Changes or Lower Extremity Neurological Deficits Following Postoperative Spinal Epidural Hematoma: A Case Report and Literature Revie... by Guanyi Liu, Qing Li, Hongfeng Ruan, Bingke Zhu, Weihu Ma, Yong Hu

“…Furthermore, this case highlights the need for continued research into the prevention of SEH and the development of more robust diagnostic criteria for CES in postoperative patients. Future studies should focus on developing more comprehensive guidelines for monitoring postoperative patients, especially regarding urinary function, to aid in the early detection of CES.…”
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AN INVESTIGATION ON THE EFFECTIVE PARAMETERS OF LOOSE SANDS LIQUEFACTION POTENTIAL USING IMPROVED HYPERCUBE SAMPLING METHOD by S. Golmoghani Ebrahimi, A. Noorzad, H. Javaheri Koupaei

“…Comparison of the Monte Carlo (MC) method and IHS results indicate that the IHS method is more accurate, reliable, and capable than MC for analyzing the reliability of liquefaction and can be used as a benchmark approach in future studies. The results show that the proposed approach is a favorable and useful tool for the reliability analysis of liquefaction potential estimations. …”
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What Are the Predictors of Acute Care Nurses' Stroke Knowledge?: Empirical Research Quantitative by Catherine T. Leach, Linda P. Bolin, Melvin S. Swanson, Ashley E. Burch, Patricia C. Woltz

“…Further stroke education is needed for nurses across the acute care setting. Implications Future studies should explore lived experiences of nurses to gain understanding of nonquantifiable factors that nurses feel have strengthened their stroke knowledge. …”
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Student’s perception of hybrid team-based and case-based learning in undergraduate endodontics education by Lee Yuetqi, Galvin Sim Siang Lin, Rosnani Binti Mamat, Tahir Yusuf Noorani

“…Conclusions The positive perception of dental students encourages the potential integration of this novel approach into the dental curriculum, moving away from didactic lectures. Future studies could consider extending the period of using hybrid TBL-CBL in teaching and learning endodontics. …”
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Structural and free energy landscape analysis for the discovery of antiviral compounds targeting the cap-binding domain of influenza polymerase PB2 by Amr S. Abouzied, Saad Alqarni, Kareem M. Younes, Sanad M. Alanazi, Dana M. Alrsheed, Rawabi K. Alhathal, Bader Huwaimel, Akram M. Elkashlan

“…These findings suggest that compound 4, along with compounds 1 and 3, holds the potential for further development into effective antiviral agents against influenza. Future studies should focus on experimental validation of these compounds and exploration of resistance mechanisms to enhance their therapeutic utility.…”
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Analysis of retinal sublayers in patients with systemic COVID-19 illness with varying degrees of severity by Mohammad Reza Talebnejad, Mohammad Reza Badie, Hossein Shahriari, M. Hossein Nowroozzadeh

“…This indicates that the OPL might be the most vulnerable retinal sublayer to systemic hypoxemia, a hypothesis that requires confirmation through future studies.…”
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Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, and Validation of the Kannada Version of the Exercise Adherence Rating Scale (EARS-Kn) Among Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) Survivors in a Terti... by Hritika D. Pai, K Vijaya Kumar, Prasanna Mithra, Stephen Rajan Samuel, Mariappan Senthiappan Athiyamaan, Emma Louise Godfrey

“…Conclusion: The EARS-Kn version showed strong validity and reliability among Kannada-speaking HNC survivors, indicating its potential to enhance the understanding of exercise adherence among them. Future studies could explore the EARS-Kn version among diverse populations prescribed various rehabilitation regimes. …”
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Impact of Soft Drink Intake on Bone Development and Risk of Fractures in a Danish Cohort of Schoolchildren by Helene Hermansen, Mina Nicole Händel, Malene Søborg Heidemann, Niels Wedderkopp

“…Conclusions: Soft drink intake had no measurable impact on bone health indices or fracture risk in children, irrespective of PE intervention. Future studies should investigate the effects of specific soft drink types (carbonated vs. non-carbonated) on bone development.…”
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