Video role-play versus powerpoint lecture in the knowledge domain among medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic era: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Sungkono, Firdian Makrufardi, Annisa Fairuz Nur Azizah, Firdiawan Ekaputra

“…All statistical analyses were performed using Review Manager software. The analysis included nine studies that met the inclusion criteria. …”
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Providing medically tailored groceries and food resource coaching through the charitable food system to patients of a safety-net clinic in Dallas, Texas: a randomised controlled tr... by Michael Bowen, Sandi L Pruitt, Jaclyn Albin, Tammy Leonard, Willis Wong, Milette Siler, Carolyn Haskins, Jessica Turcios, Carla Pezzia, Alisha Ford, Bianca Schinzer, Kelseanna Hollis-Hansen

“…Introduction Linking patients living with chronic, diet-related diseases and food insecurity to charitable food assistance, medically tailored groceries (MTGs) and food resource coaching may empower patients to better manage their health in a way that is economically sustainable. …”
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Effectiveness of Perineal Massage in the Second Stage of Labor in Preventing Perineal Trauma by Suleyman Cemil Oglak, Mehmet Obut

“…STUDY DESIGN: This observational study was conducted with 171 nulliparous women delivered by vaginally between January 2017 and May 2019. All the patients managed by the selective episiotomy principle. All the patients were divided into two groups: the perineal massage group and the control group. …”
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Examining the determinants of resilience and mental stress in emergency department nurses by Zahra Kamari, Ali Akbar Vaisi Raygani, Nader Salari, Behnam Khaledi-Paveh, Mohammad Mehdi Mohammadi

“…Conclusion The research highlights the importance of considering demographic variables in managing nurses’ resilience and mental pressure, emphasizing the need for hospital officials to focus on work shifts, employment status, and economic conditions.…”
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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi mitigate cadmium stress in maize by Qiqiang Kuang, Yujie Wu, Yamin Gao, Tingting An, Shuo Liu, Liyan Liang, Bingcheng Xu, Suiqi Zhang, Min Yu, Sergey Shabala, Yinglong Chen

“…This study provides valuable insights into the potential application of Cd-tolerant maize genotypes and AM symbiosis for managing Cd-contaminated soils.…”
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Bacillus velezensis A-27 as a potential biocontrol agent against Meloidogyne incognita and effects on rhizosphere communities of celery in field by Yanan Yao, Liyi Wang, Haozhen Zhai, Hailong Dong, Jianming Wang, Zengqi Zhao, Yumei Xu

“…Rhizosphere biocontrol bacteria, particularly strains of Bacillus, have demonstrated promising results in managing plant-parasitic nematodes. In this study, strain A-27 was identified as Bacillus velezensis based on its morphological, physiological, and molecular characteristics, including 16 S rRNA and gyrA sequencing. …”
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Detecting anomalies in smart wearables for hypertension: a deep learning mechanism by C. Kishor Kumar Reddy, Vijaya Sindhoori Kaza, R. Madana Mohana, Mohammed Alhameed, Fathe Jeribi, Shadab Alam, Mohammed Shuaib

“…One such area is predicting arterial blood pressure (BP) using non-invasive methods, which is crucial for managing cardiovascular diseases. This research aims to address the limitations of current healthcare systems, particularly in remote areas, by leveraging deep learning techniques in Smart Health Monitoring (SHM).MethodsThis paper introduces a novel neural network architecture, ResNet-LSTM, to predict BP from physiological signals such as electrocardiogram (ECG) and photoplethysmogram (PPG). …”
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Digital Twins and Enabling Technology Applications in Mining: Research Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges by Mihiran Galagedarage Don, Thumeera R. Wanasinghe, Raymond G. Gosine, Peter J. Warrian

“…The research team initially set the objectives of the research and formulated the search criteria to extract the most relevant and manageable number of scientific peer-reviewed publications. …”
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Evaluation of Toxicological Risks and Effects of Microplastics on Nile Tilapia (Oreochromisniloticus) under in Vitro Laboratory Conditions by Macarius Pancras Mtega, Matobola Joel Mihale, Kessy Fidel Kilulya

“…Knowing the effects of microplastics to fresh water fish which are kept in ponds helps in managing fish keeping practice. The objective of research was to determine the toxicity of microplastics to Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). …”
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Adverse health effects after breast cancer up to 14 years after diagnosis by Marianne J. Heins, Kelly M. de Ligt, Janneke Verloop, Sabine Siesling, Joke C. Korevaar, Annette Berendsen, Daan Brandenbarg, Anneriet Dassen, Agnes Jager, Jacqueline Hugtenburg, Gerda van der Weele

“…Insight in individual risks may assist healthcare professionals in managing patient expectations and improve monitoring, detection and treatment of adverse health effects.…”
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AUTHORITARIANISM IN THE CENTRAL ASIA (AS EXEMPLIFIED BY KAZAKHSTAN) by V. V. Evseev

“…In 1998-2004, the political system of Kazakhstan was built on basis of “managed democracy” model. An idea of improving system`s stability through strengthening of presidential power with simultaneous development of institutional elements of democracy forms its basis. …”
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Health literacy in medication communication during hospital discharge: a qualitative study at an internal medicines ward in Norway by Liv Mathiesen, Morten Mowé, Yvonne Andersson, Stine Eidhammer Rognan, Kajsa Rebecka Bengtsson, Helene Berg Lie, Sofia Kälvemark Sporrong

“…Objective When discharged from hospital patients are often assumed to have sufficient health literacy (HL) to participate in their medical treatment and manage medical self-care after discharge. However, limited HL is a widespread concern and patient participation during discharge is lacking. …”
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A comprehensive overview of acupuncture therapy over the past 20 years: Machine learning-based bibliometric analysis by Chen Liu, Shuqing Liu, Yu Wang, Xinyi Xia, Yu Zhang, Huili Jiang, Tuya Bao, Xuehong Ma

“…The surge in the number of publications on acupuncture therapy has posed significant challenges for researchers in effectively managing the vast amount of information. This study aimed to analyze the themes and topics of the scientific publications related to acupuncture therapy in the past two decades by machine learning. …”
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Transient Third-Degree Atrioventricular Block in a Dog with Addisonian Crisis by Paula Maria Pașca, Gheorghe Solcan, Andrei Blageanu, Caroline Maria Lăcătuș, Petru Cosmin Peștean, Constantin Adrian Stancu, Andrei Radu Baisan

“…This case shows that a third-degree atrioventricular block might be a reversible problem in dogs with hypoadrecorticism that can be managed with specific treatment for this disorder, without requiring pacemaker implantation.…”
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Antibacterial activity and impact on keratinocyte cell growth of Cutibacterium acnes bacteriophages in a Cutibacterium acnes IA1- colonized keratinocyte model by Juan C Farfán-Esquivel, María Victoria Gutiérrez, Alejandro Ondo-Méndez, John M González, Martha J Vives-Flórez

“…Phage therapy has been proposed as an alternative treatment for acne, given its species-specificity to kill bacteria, its relative innocuity, and its potential to manage antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Moreover, bacteriophages (phages) may modulate the microbiota and immune responses. …”
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A novel surgical technique for cranial cruciate ligament repair in dogs using autologous lateral digital extensor muscle tendon graft combined with platelet-rich plasma: A prelimin... by Mousa H. Daradka, Mays A. Malkawi, Zuhair Banni Ismail1, Hanan M. Hammouri, Mahmoud A. Abu-Abeeleh, Saba A. Rihani

“…Background and Aim: Cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) injuries are a prevalent orthopedic issue in dogs, typically managed through surgical interventions such as tibial plateau leveling osteotomy and tibial tuberosity advancement. …”
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Case report: The Montgomery T tube may be the preferred transition option for achieving a smooth extubation after tracheotomy when complicating airway pathology is present by Jieqiong Wang, Xun Li, Weihua Xu, Nenghui Jiang, Bo Yang, Ming Chen

“…This case underscores a clinically pertinent insight: following resolution of local airway abnormalities impeding tracheostomy decannulation, the strategic implementation of a Montgomery T tube as a transitional phase merits serious consideration among clinicians managing patients with long-term tracheostomies. Our findings contribute to the development of more streamlined approaches to overcoming complexities associated with tracheostomy tube removal in clinical practice.…”
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The Saudi thoracic society guidelines for vaccinations in adult patients with chronic respiratory diseases by Mohammed Al Ghobain, Fayssal Farahat, Mohammed Zeitouni, Waleed Alsowayan, Sultan Al-Awfi, Ali AlBarrak, Shareefah Al-Basheri, Fatmah Alhabeeb, Esam H. Alhamad

“…They are intended to serve as a reference for healthcare practitioners managing CRD patients. The guidelines aimed to review the current knowledge related to vaccination efficacy in adult patients with CRD, based on the recent evidence and recommendations. …”
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Self-Regulated Learning and Academic Stress of Islamic School Students: Mediating Effect of Student Engagement by Shalsabilla Novarizka, Tri Na'imah, Retno Dwiyanti, Nia Anggri Noveni, Dian Bagus Mitreka Satata, Ayşenur Şen

“…Self-regulated learning and student engagement are important to help students manage stress and optimize learning outcomes. The purpose of this study was to test the indirect effect of student engagement in mediating self-regulated learning on academic stress in students. …”
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Correlation between carbapenem susceptibility in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and modified antibiotic heterogeneity index: a multicenter observational study using a surveillance platform by Keisuke Sawada, Takaaki Kato, Shuji Kono, Hiromi Kaneko, Hayato Nakano, Shinobu Inada, Tatsuya Isogawa, Tadahiro Shimizu, Namiko Takahashi, Haruki Takano, Hiroaki Chiba, Makoto Sugimoto, Ryo Inose, Yuichi Muraki, Hideki Araoka

“…This study underscores the utility of the mAHI as an effective indicator of antimicrobial usage patterns for managing carbapenem susceptibility in P. aeruginosa. …”
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