Beyond the “I” in the Obesity Epidemic: A Review of Social Relational and Network Interventions on Obesity by Janette S. Leroux, Spencer Moore, Laurette Dubé

“…A Boolean search was employed with the following sets of terms: (1) social dimensions: social capital, cohesion, collective efficacy, support, social networks, or trust; (2) intervention type: intervention, experiment, program, trial, or policy; and (3) obesity in the title or abstract. …”
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Mobile tablet-based therapies following stroke: A systematic scoping review of administrative methods and patient experiences. by Michael Pugliese, Tim Ramsay, Dylan Johnson, Dar Dowlatshahi

“…Six research databases were searched along with grey literature sources, trial registries, and article references. Intervention administration details and patient experiences were summarized.…”
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Health-Harming Legal Needs Identified by People with HIV by Samantha Morton, Andrew Maude, Theresa Brabson, Hervette Nkwihoreze, Robin Davison, Miguel Munoz-Laboy, Omar Martinez

“…Methods: This mixed-methods study was conducted at two health centers in Philadelphia, PA, from October 20, 2022 through 2024. The trial aims to: (1) refine the OPAHL intervention prototype for PWH with detectable viral loads; and (2) test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of OPAHL, which includes (a) comprehensive partner training; (b) screening for legal concerns; and (c) access to legal services. …”
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Short-Term Relapse Quantitation as a Fully Surrogate Endpoint for Long-Term Sustained Progression of Disability in RRMS Patients Treated with Natalizumab by Y. C. Wang, A. Sandrock, J. R. Richert, L. Meyerson, X. Miao

“…Time to sustained worsening in the expanded disability status scale as the standard for evaluating the accumulation of disability has been used as a measure of clinical efficacy in many relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) clinical trials. However, this measurement usually requires a large sample and long-term study to demonstrate the treatment effect. …”
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Lifestyle and behavioral interventions for urinary incontinence in frail older adults: An integrative review of recent evidence by Kristine M.C. Talley, Janie Thompson

“…We searched the ClinicalTrials.gov and the International Clinical Trials Registry Platform registries to find clinical trials on the topic registered in the past 10 years. …”
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Intensive care nurses’ experiences of teamwork during the covid-19 pandemic. a qualitative study. by Jeanette Eckerblad, Åsa Dorell, Helen Conte

“…The adaptability and willingness to find solutions helped nurses regain control, manage the challenges they faced and find new ways to collaborate. Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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Morning Peak-Period Pricing Surcharge of Elderly Passengers Taking Express Buses by Jingxu Chen, Chengxin He, Xinlian Yu, Wendong Chen

“…Several useful properties of two cases are analyzed, and a trial-and-error solution method is later developed to solve these two cases. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of the Traditional Japanese Medicine Keigairengyoto in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris by Kotaro Ito, Saori Masaki, Manabu Hamada, Tetsuo Tokunaga, Hisashi Kokuba, Kenji Tashiro, Ichiro Yano, Shinichiro Yasumoto, Shinichi Imafuku

“…KRT may be a useful agent in patients with inflammatory acne in combination with conventional treatments. This trial is registered with UMIN 000014831.…”
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Potentially probiotic NPL 1334 strain of Enterococcus durans benefits rats with diet-induced hypercholesterolemia by Hannan Rashid, Haseeb Anwar, Fakhir Mehmood Baig, Imran Mukhtar, Tariq Muhammad, Arsalan Zaidi

“…Methods A previously isolated and characterized E. durans strain NPL 1334 was further screened in vitro for its bile salt hydrolyzation and cholesterol assimilation ability. An in vivo trial using diet-induced hypercholesterolemic rats was conducted to evaluate the effects of the administered test probiotic strain on the animal’s blood biochemical parameters such as total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipopolysaccharides (HDL), low-density lipopolysaccharides (LDL), triglycerides (TG), on body weight, oxidative stress markers, and its impact on intestinal and fecal microbiota as well as a histopathological examination of the test animal’s livers. …”
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Evaluation of microbial activity, N-NH3 and CO2 losses in poultry litter treated with basalt rock powder by Janete Curtis, Augusto Luchese, Robson Missio

“…The association of these products can generate greater added value for the agribusiness chain and be a sustainable source of fertilizer.Method The experiment consisted of an incubation trial over time for chemical characterization of the materials. …”
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The Characteristic and Short-Term Prognosis of Tinnitus Associated with Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss by Xiaoqiong Ding, Xiaoli Zhang, Zhichun Huang, Xu Feng

“…The study was registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR1800014797).…”
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Outcomes of Vitrectomy in Pediatric Retinal Detachment with Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy by Robert Rejdak, Dominika Nowakowska, Katarzyna Wrona, Ryszard Maciejewski, Anselm G. Junemann, Katarzyna Nowomiejska

“…Preserving vision in children with RD is of great importance for their future motor and intellectual development. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03208205.…”
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Molecular techniques for cancer diagnostics by Vimal Kishor Singh, Ramesh Chandra

“…This article highlights the various aspects of translational research and associated issues i.e. trial design, tissue collection, and regulatory requirements.…”
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Intelligent Early Warning System for Construction Safety of Excavations Adjacent to Existing Metro Tunnels by Wei Tian, Jiang Meng, Xing-Ju Zhong, Xiao Tan

“…However, these methods make it difficult to enact effective control measures in a timely manner owing to the lag of information processing. However, the trial application of artificial neural networks (ANNs) and building information modelling (BIM) for engineering projects provides a new method for solving such problems. …”
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Appropriate Timing and Type of Physical Training in Patients with COVID-19 for Muscle Health and Quality of Life: A Systematic Review by I. Gusti Putu Suka Aryana, Siti Setiati, Ivana Beatrice Paulus, Dian Daniella

“…Studies were reviewed using critical appraisal by NOS and CEBM. Two clinical trial studies and four observational designs were selected. …”
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Comparison of Efficacy of Azithromycin with Ciprofloxacin in the Treatment of Uncomplicated Enteric Fever in Children by Maimoona Akram, Qurrat ul Ain, Ayesha Tariq, Samra Javed, Kiran Nayab, Sampana Fatima

“…Methods:  It was a randomized control trial study, conducted at the Department of Pediatrics, PAEC General Hospital, Islamabad from 30-01-21 to 30-07-22. …”
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The Diagnostic Significance of Coapplying a Rabeprazole Test with the SF-36 for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease by Ying Chen, Feng Wang, Yuanxi Jiang, Chen Wang, Liwen Yao, Ping Wu, Yili Tong, Huihui Sun, Shuchang Xu

“…Our study shows that the SF-36 in combination with the rabeprazole test can screen GERD patients and increase the sensitivity and specificity of GERD diagnosis through reference to the change in SF-36 score before and after the treatment (65 in the trial).…”
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Investigation of the Major Crop Pest Affecting Ground Nut Production in Kapelebyong District: A Case Study og Adukule Village Kapelebyong Town Council. by Omoj, Thomas

“…The methodology of the study simply consisted of the preparation of trial field from Adukule village in kapelebyong district. …”
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The NIMO Scandinavian Study: A Prospective Observational Study of Iron Isomaltoside Treatment in Patients with Iron Deficiency by Svein Oskar Frigstad, Anne Haaber, Antal Bajor, Jan Fallingborg, Per Hammarlund, Ole K. Bonderup, Håkan Blom, Terje Rannem, Per M. Hellström

“…Several patients were anaemic after treatment, indicating that doses were inadequate for full iron correction. This trial is registered with NCT01900197.…”
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Non-Operative Rehabilitation Principles for Use in Individuals with Acetabular Dysplasia: A North American Based Delphi Study by Ashley E. Disantis, RobRoy L. Martin, Keelan Enseki, Victoria Spaid, Michael McClincy

“…While treatment of severe AD with a periacetabular osteotomy has demonstrated good long-term outcomes, a trial of non-operative management is often recommended in this population. …”
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