Difference of SARS-CoV-2 infection and influence factors between people with and without HIV infection by Jianhui Yang, Esben Strodl, Dandan Zhang, Haibo Jiang, Kun Chu, Shiwen Tan, Zehao Ye, Hongbo Shi, Feng Tong, Weiqing Chen

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Assessing the Uses, Benefits, and Limitations of Digital Technologies Used by Health Professionals in Supporting Obesity and Mental Health Communication: Scoping Review by Amanda Kearns, Anne Moorhead, Maurice Mulvenna, Raymond Bond

“…ConclusionsDigital technologies have diversified the approaches HPs can take in delivering education, counseling, and motivation to individuals with obesity and mental health issues, facilitating private, stigma-reduced environments for personalized care. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis for implementation of smoking cessation strategies at primary health care settings in Tamil Nadu. by Vasantha Mahalingam, Ramesh Kumar Santhanakrishnan, Muniyandi Malaisamy, Karthick Chelvanayagam, Kavi Mathiyazhagan, Adhin Bhaskar, Karikalan Nagarajan, Jerard Maria Selvam, Surendran Veeraiah, Kavitha Rajsekar, Kirti Tyagi, Ponnuraja Chinnaiyan

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>To compare the cost-effectiveness of the smoking cessation of proposed strategies (PSs), PS1: enhanced counselling (EC) + nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) + bupropion tablet; PS2: behavioural intervention (BI) + NRT + promotion of bupropion sustained release (SR); PS3: EC + NRT + promotion of bupropion SR with the current strategy (BI +NRT+ Bupropion) in a population of smokers aged ≥15 years attending the PHC in Tamil Nadu.…”
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Impact of acupuncture on mortality in patients with disabilities and newly diagnosed heart failure: a nationwide cohort study by Hyungsun Jun, Dasol Park, Jae-Uk Sul, Moon Joo Cheong, Haerim Kim, Inae Youn, Jungtae Leem, Jungtae Leem, Jungtae Leem

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Effect of Learning Environment on Academic Performance of Pupils and Students in Kagango Division Sheema Municipality. by Andonzire, Steve James

“…The study also shows the relationship between school environment and students' academic performance to be school environment, giving tests and coursework, strikes and demonstrations, Poor student-teacher relationships, guidance and counseling, poor class control, and Poor methods of teaching. …”
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Clinical spectrum, treatment and outcomes of the m.10197G>A mutation in MT-ND3: a case report, systematic review and meta-analysis by YuZhi Shi, Bin Chen, SongTao Niu, XinGao Wang, ZaiQiang Zhang

“…The identification of factors and outcomes associated with phenotypes in patients with the m.10197G>A mutation facilitates the provision of improved prognostic counseling for patients and their family members who are carriers of this mutation.…”
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A socio-ecological model of the management of leprosy reactions in Indonesia and India using the experiences of affected individuals, family members and healthcare providers by Annisa Ika Putri, Ruth M. H. Peters, Kevin De Sabbata, Brittney S. Mengistu, Regitta I. Agusni, Medhi Denisa Alinda, Joydeepa Darlong, M. Yulianto Listiawan, Cita R. S. Prakoeswa, Stephen L. Walker, Marjolein B. M. Zweekhorst

“…This study identifies key facilitators in providing high-quality care for LR-affected individuals, including financial assistance, availability of corticosteroid alternatives, timely provision of care, and counselling. It found that the high coverage of public health insurance cards in the Indonesian model has increased access to care among individuals affected by LR, despite the challenges. …”
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Social vulnerability and genetic service utilization among unaffected BRIDGE trial patients with inherited cancer susceptibility by Jemar R. Bather, Melody S. Goodman, Adrian Harris, Guilherme Del Fiol, Rachel Hess, David W. Wetter, Daniel Chavez-Yenter, Lingzi Zhong, Lauren Kaiser-Jackson, Rachelle Chambers, Richard Bradshaw, Wendy Kohlmann, Sarah Colonna, Whitney Espinel, Rachel Monahan, Saundra S. Buys, Ophira Ginsburg, Kensaku Kawamoto, Kimberly A. Kaphingst, on behalf of the BRIDGE research team

“…We used encounters from the electronic health record (EHR) to measure the uptake of genetic counseling and testing, including dichotomous measures of (1) whether participants initiated pre-test cancer genetic services, (2) completed pre-test cancer genetic services, (3) had genetic testing ordered, and (4) completed genetic testing. …”
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Estudio genético en adultos con glomeruloesclerosis focal y segmentaria by Melissa Pilco-Terán, Amir Shabaka, Mónica Furlano, Ana Tato Ribera, Isabel Galán Carrillo, Eduardo Gutiérrez, Roser Torra, Gema Fernández-Juárez

“…The prevalence of genetic FSGS is significant in children and considerable in adults, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis to avoid unnecessary treatments and facilitate genetic counselling. Massive sequencing techniques have revolutionized genetic diagnosis, allowing the identification of more than 60 genes responsible for podocyte damage. …”
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Feasibility of HIV self-test implementation among Mizo youths: a field investigation from Northeast India bordering Myanmar by Amrita Rao, Henry Zodinliana Pachuau, Samiran Panda, Richard L. Chawngthu, Rita Zomuanpuii, Pranoti Hemade, Amit Nirmalkar

“…Additionally, secondary data collected from attendees of the “Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre” (ICTC) were also analyzed.ResultsThe in-depth interviews underscored the need to introduce HIVST among Mizo youths. …”
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Glycemic control in women with GDM: insights from a randomized controlled pilot trial on plant-based Nordic healthy diet versus moderately carbohydrate restricted diet by Lisa Torsdatter Markussen, Jemina Kivelä, Jaana Lindström, Miina Ollikainen, Mikko Kytö, Seppo Heinonen, Saila Koivusalo, Jelena Meinilä

“…Methods Forty-two participants were randomized to either HND (n = 20) or MCRD (n = 22) face-to-face nutritional counseling from gestational weeks (GW) 24 + 0—28 + 6 (baseline) until delivery. …”
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Effects of Corporal Punishments on Pupils Learning of English in Selected Primary Schools in Kyanamira Sub-County Kabale District Western Uganda. by Tumwijukye, Wencesilous

“…Respondents said 40 (20%) teachers should use effective participatory methods in teaching, 36 (18%) suggested that schools should take pupils on study tours, 56 (28%) pupils should have enough group discussions, 24 (12%) said learners should be provided with regular assignment, also 16 (8%) suggested schools should have guidance and counseling services, 12 (6%) said there should be remedial classes, 16 (8%) suggested effective use of library. …”
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Revitalisasi Sortali pengantin Batak Karo Sumatera Utara by Devi Juliyanti, Jenny Sista Siregar, Sitti Nursetiawati

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Faktor-faktor yang Berhubungan Dengan Unmet Need KB Pasca-Salin IUD post-placenta di Kamar Rawat Pasca-bersalin RSUP DR. M. Djamil periode Januari-Maret 2013 by Sari Handayani Utami, Desmiwati Desmiwati2, Endrinaldi Endrinaldi

“…The data collected by using questionnaire through guided interview and analyzed through univariate and bivariate.The result of analysis showed that the factor had significant relation to unmet need of IUD post-placenta is knowledge (p value = 0,001), while another factors did not have significant relation are education level (p value = 0,222), economic level (p value=1,000), and family planning counselling (p value=0,583).<br />Keywords:the relating factors, unmet need, post-partum contraception, IUDpost-placenta</p>…”
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Digital Health Solutions for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Systematic Review by Yihan Qi, Emma Mohamad, Arina Anis Azlan, Chenglin Zhang, Yilian Ma, Anqi Wu

“…The reviewed digital solutions for CVD prevention focused on baseline assessment (29/30, 97%), physical activity counseling (18/30, 60%), tobacco cessation (14/30, 47%), blood pressure management (13/30, 43%), and medication adherence (10/30, 33%). …”
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Standards in Neurological Rehabilitation, June 1997 by Michael P. Barnes, European Federation of Neurological Societies Task Force

“…Such poor facilities should be seen in the context of the large numbers and increasing prevalence of people with neurological disabilities. (2) The Task Force has summarized the significant benefits that can follow from the establishment of a dedicated and cost effective neurological rehabilitation service including functional improvement, reduction of unnecessary complications, better coordination and use of limited resources, improved opportunities for education, training and research and a clear point of contact for the disabled person. (3) The Task Force recommends minimum standards for the prevention of neurological disability including access to health education, genetic counselling and emergency resources. The Task Force also encourages governments to invest in improved legislation for accident prevention. (4) The Task Force has outlined some minimum standards for the staffing of a neurological rehabilitation service including improved training both for neurologists and rehabilitation physicians. …”
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Functional Remediation Improves Serum BDNF and TrkB Levels in Euthymic Patients with Bipolar Disorder: A Randomized Trial Study by Li R, Li J, Ji SS, Li D, Chu L, Zhang J, Sun X, Luo X, Zhang Y

“…Ru Li,1,&ast; Jiaxin Li,1,&ast; Shiyi Suzy Ji,2 Dazhi Li,1 Lijun Chu,1 Jian Zhang,1 Xia Sun,1 Xingguang Luo,3 Yong Zhang1 1Unit of Bipolar Disorder, Tianjin Anding Hospital, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University, NY, New York, USA; 3Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yong Zhang, Unit of Bipolar Disorder, Tianjin Anding Hospital, 13 Liulin Road, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300222, People’s Republic of China, Tel/Fax +86 22 8818 8258, Email zhangyong@tjmhc.comPurpose: We aimed to verify the impact of functional remediation (FR) on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and tyrosine kinase receptor B (TrkB) levels, to explore the biomechanism of FR intervention in patients with euthymic bipolar disorder (BD).Patients and Methods: This is a randomized controlled, 12-week intervention study with participants randomized into the FR group (n=39) and the treatment as usual group (TAU, n=42) at the 1∶1 ratio. 17-Hamilton Depression Rating Scale-17 (HDRS-17), Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS), and Measurement and Treatment Research to Improve Cognition in Schizophrenia (MATRICS) Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB) were used to assess affective symptoms and cognitive functioning both at baseline and week 12, respectively. …”
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Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) clinical practice guideline on immunotherapy for the treatment of gynecologic cancer by Anne Mills, Leisha A Emens, Mary L Disis, Kunle Odunsi, John B Liao, Tyler Curiel, Margaret Gatti-Mays, Amir Jazaeri, Emese Zsiros, Marcus O Butler, Jyoti Bajpai, Katherine C Kurnit, Haider Mahdi, Laura Doherty, Claire F Friedman, Melissa A Geller, Sarah F Adams, Shelley A Dodt, Veena S John

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Hubungan Tingkat Pengetahuan Ibu dengan Pemberian Imunisasi Dasar Lengkap pada Bayi di Kelurahan Parupuk Tabing Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Lubuk Buaya Kota Padang Tahun 2013 by Atika Putri Dewi, Eryati Darwin, Edison .

“…So it is advisable to officer cadre of health posts and health centers that provide counseling about immunization, function, and the immunization schedule.…”
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Sistem Pendukung Keputusan untuk Penentuan Prioritas Pemberdayaan Masyarakat melalui Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat Menggunakan Metode Topsis by Alif Catur Murti, Ahmad Abdul Chamid

“…It can be said that this health promotion still cannot be said to be effective, because there is no system that can prioritize people who need empowerment in the form of health promotion and counseling. In this study the method used is TOPSIS and the criteria used are 4, namely KIA, Environmental Health, Lifestyle, and Public Health Efforts. …”
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