Changes in blood pressure thresholds for initiating antihypertensive medication in patients with diabetes: a repeated cross-sectional study focusing on the impact of age and frailt... by Grigory Sidorenkov, Petra Denig, Sieta T de Vries, Martina Ambrož, Klaas Hoogenberg

“…Objective To assess trends in systolic blood pressure (SBP) thresholds at initiation of antihypertensive treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes and the impact of age and frailty on these trends.Study design and setting A repeated cross-sectional cohort study (2007–2014) using the Groningen Initiative to Analyse Type 2 diabetes Treatment database was conducted. …”
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Individual characteristics influencing the general population’s level of knowledge of end-of-life practices: a cross-sectional study by Diane Tapp, Gina Bravo, Catherine Filion, Vincent Couture, Sophie Dupéré, Marianne Beaulieu, Audrey Chouinard, Pauline Roos, Marie-Pierre Gagnon, Anouk Bérubé, Ariane Plaisance

“…Aim: To assess knowledge of the general population regarding the legal status and definitions of various end-of-life practices, and to compare the level of knowledge according to individual characteristics known to influence death literacy. Design: A self-administered questionnaire featuring two evolving vignettes was used to assess participants’ knowledge relating to the legal status of various end-of-life practices and whether these practices are Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD), which is legal in Canada. …”
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Characterising the scale-up and performance of antiretroviral therapy programmes in sub-Saharan Africa: an observational study using growth curves by Benjamin Bigelow, Stéphane Verguet

“…We sought to characterise the changes over time in antiretroviral therapy (ART) coverage in sub-Saharan Africa using growth curve models.Design This was a retrospective observational study. …”
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Balance Error Scoring System Performance Differences in Figure Skaters Based on Discipline by L. Colby Mangum, Andrew Skibski, Luk Devorski, Lindsay Slater

“… # Hypothesis/Purpose The aim of this study was to compare balance error scoring system (BESS) performance in figure skaters between disciplines and determine if age was related to BESS performance. # Study Design Cross-sectional study. # Methods Three hundred and fifty-eight figure skaters (age: 15.4±3.3 years, 213 females, 145 males) of multiple disciplines completed the BESS during the United States Figure Skating's Standardized Testing of Athleticism to Recognize Skaters (S.T.A.R.S.) combine. …”
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Aerobic-exercise training effects on immunological markers in individuals on highly active antiretroviral therapy in Uganda by Constance Adron Nakayiza Nsibambi, Mshilla Maghanga, Edward Ojuka, Mwebaze Nicholas

“…A pre-post experimental design was used to understand differences between the experimental and control groups. …”
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Inflammatory Markers Are Positively Associated with Serum trans-Fatty Acids in an Adult American Population by Mohsen Mazidi, Hong-kai Gao, Andre Pascal Kengne

“…Analysis of covariance and multivariable-adjusted linear regression models were used to investigate the associations between these parameters, accounting for the survey design. Results. Of the 5446 eligible participants, 46.8% (n=2550) were men. …”
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Preventive aspects and patient satisfaction with laser aided gingivectomy versus conventional method. An in-vivo comparative study by Aras Maruf Rauf, Ara Omer Fattah

“…Methods: This in vivo comparative study was designed to include 64 patients, divided into 2 groups of patients treated with either Laser therapy (34 Patients) or conventional method (30 Patients) of gingivectomy. …”
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Why do patients with ‘primary care sensitive’ problems access ambulance services? A systematic mapping review of the literature by Ali R G Shaw, Sarah Purdy, Matthew J Booker

“…The objective of this systematic review is to draw together published evidence across a variety of study methodologies and settings to gain a better understanding of why patients seek help from ambulance services for these problems.Design Systematic searches were undertaken across the MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychINFO, CINAHL, Health Management Information Consortium and Health Management Information Service publication databases. …”
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Pengaruh Variasi Latihan Core Terhadap Kemampuan Balance dan Forehand Drive Atlet Putra by M. Wahyu Hidayah NST, David Siahaan

“…Method – The research employed an experimental method with a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The study was conducted at the Unimed tennis court, with a purposive sampling technique selecting six male athletes who met the study criteria. …”
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A primary school-based dengue solution model for post-COVID-19 in southern Thailand: Students understanding of the dengue solution and larval indices surveillance system. by Jiraporn Jaroenpool, Sarunya Maneerattanasak, Femi Adesina, Atchara Phumee, Muhammad Haroon Stanikzai, Chumpon Ponprasert, Yingqin Zheng, Shamarina Shohaimi, Truong Thanh Nam, Temesgen Anjulo Ageru, Amin Nordin Syafinaz, Charuai Suwanbamrung

“…An applied community participatory action research (CPAR) design was used to develop a school-based model intervention. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of soil transmitted helminth infections among school-aged children in Garut, Indonesia: Insights from a six-year deworming intervention by Endang Puji Astuti, Joni Hendri, Yuneu Yuliasih, Rizal Pratama Sulaeman, Tri Isnani, Sugiyono Saputra, Herjuno Ari Nugroho, Pandji Wibawa Dhewantara, Indah Kartika Murni

“…Methods: This school-based survey applied a cross-sectional design which included children aged 6-14 years enrolled in 12 elementary schools in Banjarwangi, Garut, West Java Province. …”
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Prospective Association Between Tobacco Use and at-Risk Alcohol Consumption Among Swedish Adolescents: Outlining the Influence of Tobacco Product, Frequency of Use and Gender in th... by Johanna Andersson, Kristina Berglund, Robin Irmel, Louise Adermark

“…From a public health perspective, preventive measures and policies designed to counteract all forms of nicotine use among youths is warranted.…”
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Identifying Cladribine prescription pattern in MS: an Italian multicentre study by Aurora Zanghì, Roberta Fantozzi, Matteo Foschi, Elisabetta Signoriello, Matilde Inglese, Giacomo Lus, Diego Centonze, Andrea Surcinelli, Tommaso Sirito, Simona Bonavita, Carlo Avolio, Emanuele D’Amico

“…Objectives: To describe efficacy, safety profile and new disease-modifying therapy (DMT) prescriptions following Cladribine treatment. Design: Independent retrospective cohort study in patients followed at six Italian MS centres. …”
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Human microbiome, applied to clinical practice by V. T. Ivashkin, K. V. Ivashkin

“…The Human microbiome project was designed for identification and characterization of set of human microorganisms as well as for studying the changes in the human health due to microbiome changes. …”
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Identification of Civil Infrastructure Damage Using Ensemble Transfer Learning Model by A. Shamila Ebenezer, S. Deepa Kanmani, V. Sheela, K. Ramalakshmi, V. Chandran, M. G. Sumithra, B. Elakkiya, Bharani Murugesan

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Reinforcing Mothers’ Nutritional Knowledge to Combat the Spread of Non-Communicable Diseases: Food-Based Dietary Guidelines by Yolisa Christina Majija

“…Utilizing a case study design within an interpretive research paradigm, this study sought to assess how reinforcing maternal nutritional knowledge, guided by Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDGs), could help reduce the prevalence of these NCDs during early childhood. …”
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Preparation of the Binder from Banana Pseudostem Waste and Its Application in Pigment Dyeing by Abdul Fatah Larik, Najma Memon, Rashid Hussain Memon, null Sirajuddin, Farhana Khanam Ferdousi, Ahsan Habib

“…Therefore, this research was designed to explore the utilization of banana pseudostem fiber waste (BPW) in the development of a textile binder. …”
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Evidence of Exponential Speed-Up in the Solution of Hard Optimization Problems by Fabio L. Traversa, Pietro Cicotti, Forrest Sheldon, Massimiliano Di Ventra

“…First, we map the optimization problem into a Boolean circuit made of specially designed, self-organizing logic gates, which can be built with (nonquantum) electronic elements with memory. …”
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Mothers’ experiences as legal guardian of children's phlebitis during hospitalization in Indonesia: A phenomenological study by Casman Casman, Dian Mahanani, Balbina Antonelda Marled Wawo, Muhammad Iqbal, Desy Rizki Ariani, Anung Ahadi Pradana

“…Methods: A descriptive phenomenological design was employed for this study, conducted between August and October 2023. …”
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Development of a chemically defined medium for Yarrowia yeasts using a strategy of biological mimicry by Oliver Birrenbach, Peter Czermak

“…Defined media also increase selectivity, reduce contamination risks, and enable precise nutrient control, leading to better growth and higher productivity. We used a design of experiments approach based on the elemental composition of yeast for the arithmetic development and optimization of a defined medium for the Y. lipolytica auxotrophic strain PO1f. …”
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