An observational study evaluating the epidemiological and entomological impacts of piperonyl butoxide insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) compared to a combination of indoor residual spraying (IRS) plus standard pyrethroid-only ITNs in Amhara Region, Ethiopia, 2019–2023 by Banchamlak Tegegne, Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Emily R Hilton, Sarah Zohdy, Cecilia Flatley, Kelly M Davis, Amha Worku, Meshesha Balkew, Peter Mumba, Sheleme Chibsa, Jon Eric Tongren, Gudissa Assefa, Achamyelesh Sisay, Dawit Teshome, Mastewal Worku, Mulat Yimer, Melissa Yoshimizu, Isabel Swamidoss, Carla Mapp, Jimee Hwang, Wendy Inouye, Aklilu Seyoum, Dereje Dengela, Sarah M Burnett

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Impact of a synchronous prophylactic treatment of the anterior accessory saphenous vein on the recurrent varicose vein rate in patients undergoing thermal ablation of an insufficient great saphenous vein (SYNCHRONOUS-Study): study protocol for a prospective, multicentre, controlled observational study by Lorenz Uhlmann, Christine Fink, Karsten Hartmann, Thomas Mattausch, Hans-Christian Wenzel, Phillip Zollmann, Jürgen Veltman, Thomas Weiler, Guido Lengfellner, Lars Müller, Markus Stücker, Felizitas Pannier, Carmen Dietrich, Tobias Hirsch

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The feasibility of assessing prognosis over 3 years in persons with a previous stroke/transient ischemic attack in general practice by Eimear Ryan, Harmeet Gill, Róisín Doogue, David McCann, Andrew W. Murphy, Peter Hayes

“…Data collection took on average 5.5 min per file, and a power calculation for a planned observational study was completed. Conclusion This study demonstrates that the proposed methodology for a full cohort study within general practice of patients post-stroke/TIA is both acceptable to practices and feasible. …”
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Human-machine interactions with clinical phrase prediction system, aligning with Zipf's least effort principle? by Jamil Zaghir, Mina Bjelogrlic, Jean-Philippe Goldman, Julien Ehrsam, Christophe Gaudet-Blavignac, Christian Lovis

“…This work reports on a large-scale observational study focused on the language use of clinicians interacting with a phrase prediction system in a clinical setting. …”
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Regional Anaesthesia Is Associated with Shorter Postanaesthetic Care and Less Pain Than General Anaesthesia after Upper Extremity Surgery by Sven Grauman, Jakob Boethius, Joakim Johansson

“…This is a retrospective observational study that was performed at an acute care secondary referral centre. …”
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Correlation of nailfold capillaroscopic changes using handheld dermatoscope with varying grades and severity of diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A pi... by Rohit Raina, Neha Chhabra, Shruti Barnwal, Shivani Vasisht, Naveen Kumar Kansal, Ravi Kant

“…Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in AIIMS, Rishikesh, over a period of 6 months from August 2022 to February 2023. …”
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Accuracy of the SWAY Mobile Cognitive Assessment Application by Heidi A. VanRavenhorst-Bell, Melissa A. Muzeau, Lindsay Luinstra, Jared Goering, Ryan Z. Amick

“… # Level of Evidence Level 2b (observational study of validity).…”
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Association of cardiac troponin I level with in-hospital and late mortality in dialysis patients by Shahram Taheri, Golbarg Ghomi, Alireza Nematollahi, Sayed Mohsen Hosseini

“…Materials and Methods: In this prospective observational study, 460 dialysis patients without overt CVD who were admitted at two university hospital were included and followed during 6 months. …”
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Spermatic Cord Knot: A Clinical Finding in Patients with Spermatic Cord Torsion by Abdullatif Al-Terki, Talal Al-Qaoud

“…Pertinent history taking and careful examination often taper the differentials of the acute scrotum; congruently the ability to diagnose acute spermatic cord torsion (SCT) when radiological adjuncts are not available is highly imperative. This observational study serves to present a series of 46 cases of spermatic cord torsion whereby we hypothesize the identification of a clinical knot on scrotal examination as an important clinical aid in making a decision to surgical exploration in patients with acute and subacute SCT, especially in centers where imaging resources are unavailable.…”
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Szkoła jako przestrzeń inkubacji aktywności cyfrowej nauczycieli edukacji wczesnoszkolnej by Natalia Walter

“…In the paper we argue that school is a space for growing and developing digital activity of early education teachers. Based on an observational study and a literature review, we identified factors affecting such activity, i.e., individual features of teachers (competences, motivation, attitude towards self-development, lowliness, and willingness for change), their competence in handling electronic devices, technical equipment available at school, support from the school community along with clearly stated expectations (that the use of digital media is a must, not an option) and availability of trainings and places for exchanging experience and good practices. …”
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Pulsed Radiofrequency of the Trigeminal Ganglion for Treating Postherpetic Neuralgia of the Ophthalmic Branch by Dong-Yang Liu, Jin-Sheng Chen, Ze-Zang Fang, Shao-Yan Liu, Li Wan

“…This study is an observational study and a nonprospective trial with a short-term follow-up period. …”
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Outcomes of Asthma Education: Results of a Multisite Evaluation by Wilma M Hopman, Nancy Garvey, Jennifer Olajos-Clow, Andrea White-Markham, M Diane Lougheed

“…BACKGROUND: This observational study compared the effectiveness of a standardized adult asthma education program administered in a variety of sites and practice settings on health care utilization, absenteeism, amount of leisure time missed and quality of life (using the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form 1.0 [SF-36]).…”
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Understanding the scope of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry referrals in a general hospital setting in New Zealand by Faizah Nasim, Mythili Jayasundaram, Fredrick Sundram

“…This retrospective observational study analysed referrals (n=1046)) received by the CLP service at Waitemata DHB in Auckland for those >=18 years old over a period of six months (November 2017 to April 2018). …”
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The e-STROKE Study: The Design of a Prospective Observational Multicentral Study by Kateřina Dvorníková, Veronika Kunešová, Svatopluk Ostrý, Robert Mikulík, Michal Bar

“…<b>Introduction:</b> The e-STROKE study is a prospective, multicenter observational study designed to assess the impact of various CT parameters (including e-ASPECT, CT perfusion (CTP), collateral flow status, and the size and location of the ischemic lesion) on the clinical outcomes of patients with ischemic stroke, as evaluated by the modified Rankins Scale (mRS) three months post-stroke. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 quarantine on the estimated quality of parent-child interactions in Saudi Arabia: Parental perspectives by Alsari Nada Abdulkader

“…A cross-sectional observational study was conducted via an electronic survey. …”
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Pigmented Variants of Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Case Series by Nikhat Sajjad, Shaik Shaheen, Suwaiba Zakir Hussain, Urwa Nabilah, Noora Rabia Rahman

“…Method: A prospective observational study was carried out on patients presenting with pigmented variants of BCC. …”
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How do palliative care doctors recognise imminently dying patients? A judgement analysis by Nicola White, Priscilla Harries, Adam JL Harris, Victoria Vickerstaff, Philip Lodge, Catherine McGowan, Ollie Minton, Christopher Tomlinson, Adrian Tookman, Fiona Reid, Patrick Stone

“…Objectives To identify a group of palliative care doctors who perform well on a prognostic test and to understand how they make their survival predictions.Design Prospective observational study and two cross-sectional online studies.Setting Phase I: an online prognostic test, developed from a prospective observational study of patients referred to palliative care. …”
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The Use of Mebendazole in COVID-19 Patients: An Observational Retrospective Single Center Study by Mostafa W. Galal, Mahmoud Ahmed, Yanqiu Shao, Chao Xing, Wael Ali, Abd Elhamid Baly, Abdallah Elfiky, Khaled Amer, John Schoggins, Hesham A. Sadek, Zeinab N. Gobara

“…The findings from this small observational study are hypothesis-generating and preclude drawing conclusions about clinical efficacy. …”
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Research on metacognitive strategies of children’s self-regulated learning by NARENGAOWA, Orosoo Tungalag

“…It involves an observational study along with an interview with the teachers…”
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Do Infections Cause Oligospermia and Could Empiric Antibiotics Antiprotozoal and Antifungal Treat Oligospermia? by Mohammed Nabil Dajanı

“…STUDY DESIGN: This study was carried out prospective observational study at out-patients clinics in Amman, Jordan. …”
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