Evaluation of a Global Initiative for Asthma Education and Implementation Program to Improve Asthma Care Quality (CARE4ALL): Protocol for a Multicenter, Single-Arm Study by Kewu Huang, Wenjun Wang, Ying Wang, Yanming Li, Xiaokai Feng, Huahao Shen, Chen Wang

“…MethodsA single-arm study will be conducted at around 30 hospitals across China to assess the impact of a specially designed asthma QIP. Approximately 1500 patients with asthma aged ≥14 years will be enrolled in participating hospitals and followed up for 48 weeks. …”
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Symptom patterns in patients newly sick listed for common mental disorders and associations with work-related and socioeconomic factors: a cross-sectional study in Swedish primary... by Cecilia Björkelund, Dominique Hange, Eva-Lisa Petersson, Irene Svenningsson, Nashmil Ariai, Lilian Wiegner

“…Objective The aim was to determine symptom patterns of depression, anxiety and stress-related mental disorders in newly sick listed due to common mental disorders in Swedish primary care patients and to examine associations with sick leave diagnosis, also in relation to socioeconomic, work-related and demographic factors.Design Cross-sectional study.Setting Primary care in western Sweden.Participants From a randomised controlled trial, patients aged 18–67, seeking primary care and on sick leave due to depression, anxiety and/or mental stress, in total 341 individuals, during 2018–2020.Primary outcome measures Patterns of depressive, anxiety and stress symptoms measured via self-assessment questionnaires (Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale-Self (MADRS-S), General Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 (GAD-7), Karolinska Exhaustion Disorder Scale (KEDS)), sick leave diagnosis, perception of Work Ability Index and job strain via the job strain model.Results A combination of high levels of depressive and stress-related symptoms was more frequent than single symptom clusters among persons with common mental disorders (CMD) on sick leave: 7% of the patients had scores above cut-off for one of the instruments MADRS-S, GAD-7 and KEDS, 12% above cut-off for two and 80% had above cut-off for all three instruments. …”
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Could Infectious Agents Play a Role in the Onset of Age-related Macular Degeneration? A Scoping Review by Petra P. Larsen, MD, PhD, Virginie Dinet, PhD, Cécile Delcourt, PhD, Catherine Helmer, MD, PhD, Morgane Linard, MD, PhD

“…Methods: Using the PubMed database, we searched for articles in English, published until June 1, 2023, whose title and/or abstract contained terms related to AMD and infections. All types of study design, infectious agents, AMD diagnostic methods, and AMD stages were considered. …”
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ASSESSING DIFFERENT STRATEGIES FOR CONTROLLING WEEDS IN MAIZE CULTIVATION WITHIN THE DERIVED SAVANNA AGRO-ECOLOGY IN NIGERIA by Olagbemi Peter AFON, Oluwakemi Olajumoke AJAYI, Adesike Oladoyin OLAYINKA, Emmanuel Ajibola OLAGUNJU, Gabriel Olulakin ADESINA

“…Hence, using Randomized Complete block Design, a two-year study was carried out to assess different strategies that are used in controlling weeds in the derived savanna agroecological zone of Nigeria at Ogbomoso Girls High School, Ogbomoso (8°9'N, 4°15'E) and Surulere North LCDA Igbon (8°14'N, 4°18'E). …”
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From Trinidad to Cyberspace: Reconsidering Ernst Toch’s “Geographical Fugue” by Carmel Raz

“…Ernst Toch’s “Geographical Fugue” was conceived of as a work for technological media, designed as a recording to be ‘performed’ by gramophone set to a faster speed. …”
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Clean and healthy environmental behavior in terms of malnutrition and sanitation by . Nuraeni, N.I. Hawa, D. Utari, E. Parahyanti

“…This research aimed to determine the determinants of maternal behavior in preventing chronic malnutrition in children on the basis of environmental aspects.METHODS: This cross-sectional study with a quantitative design was conducted in Surabaya, Indonesia, with a sample of 208 pregnant women and 222 mothers of toddlers. …”
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Scalable production of bio-calcium oxide via thermal decomposition of solid - hatchery waste in a laboratory-scale rotary kiln by Suwanan Chuakham, Ajchara I. Putkham, Yuwadee Chaiyachet, Arnusorn Saengprajak, Kriangsak Banlue, Nipon Tanpaiboonkul, Apipong Putkham

“…These new findings can likely be used to develop an alternative process design to reduce the manufacturing cost of bio-CaO produced from hatchery waste. …”
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Identitas Komunikasi Penggemar K-Pop di Media Sosial X by Alsa Aisiyah Sutardi, Yoka Pradana, Rah Utami Nugrahani

“…The research employsa qualitative method with a case study design. Data were collected through semi-structuredinterviews with seven informants selected via purposive sampling, based on criteria includingbeing K-pop fans, using pseudonymous accounts, and actively engaging on social media X.Documentation of communication activities on social media X was also conducted. …”
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Blockchain Technology Applications in Healthcare Supply Chains—A Review by Sarthak Dhingra, Rakesh Raut, Koteswararao Naik, Kamalakanta Muduli

“…The analysis further conveys that findings are less generalizable due to more theoretical or less empirically designed studies published in this domain. This study will help stakeholders, policymakers, researchers, and managers in taking strategic decisions regarding the adoption of the technology in the healthcare industry. …”
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A qualitative study on the motivations to bariatric surgery of patients with obesity (肥胖症患者寻求减重手术动机的质性研究) by XU Mengyu (徐梦瑜), LIANG Xiaoyu (梁晓宇), SUN Longhao (孙龙昊), HU Fang (胡芳), ZHANG Yan (张妍)

“…Methods Phenomenological research design and semi-structural interviews were conducted on 15 obesity patients who undergoing bariatric surgery, and the collected data were analyzed with the method of Colaizzi Phenomenological analysis. …”
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Artificial Intelligence–Powered Training Database for Clinical Thinking: App Development Study by Heng Wang, Danni Zheng, Mengying Wang, Hong Ji, Jiangli Han, Yan Wang, Ning Shen, Jie Qiao

“…MethodsThe “XueYiKu” app was designed as a contactless, self-service, trial-and-error system application based on actual complete hospital medical records and natural language processing technology to comprehensively assess the “clinical competence” of residents at different stages. …”
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Different Timing of Adjuvant Low Dose hCG and GnRH Agonist Trigger Protocol, in OHSS High-Risk Patient with Peak E2 Level <4000 pg/mL by Emilija Zoran Petanovska Kostova, Velentina Sotirovska, Gligor Dimitrov, Snezana Stojkovska, Makjuli Hadzi Lega, Daniela Stojanovska, Nikoleta Stamenkovska, Liljana Simjanovska, Zoranco Petanovski

“… OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study is to compare the live birth rates between 1,500 I.U. of Human chorionic gonadotropin at the time of Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist trigger day or 35-36 h later on the oocyte pick-up day, without affecting the risk of significant ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome development in high-risk patients with peak E2 level <4,000 pg/mL STUDY DESIGN: This single-center prospective cohort study encompassed the period from March 2016 to March 2018 year. …”
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Pengembangan Sistem Monitoring Pendataan Aplikasi Berbasis Web pada Kementerian Pekerjaan Umum dan Perumahan Rakyat by Salma Nada Safira, Yusi Tyroni Mursityo, Mochamad Chandra Saputra

“…This application is designed using the Rational Unified Process (RUP) method. …”
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Epidemiology of Soft Tissue Sarcoma in Iran: Four‐Year National Cancer Registry Data Report (2014–2017) by Mohammad Sajed Dehghan Banadaki, Vahid Rahmanian, Saeed Hosseini, Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Hosseini, Narjes Hazar

“…ABSTRACT Introduction An uncommon and diverse class of cancers originating from mesenchymal tissues is designated as soft tissue sarcoma (STS). To develop effective preventive and treatment strategies for STS, it is essential to gain a deeper understanding of the epidemiological trends associated with the disease. …”
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Hubungan antara Kebiasaan Olahraga dengan Dismenore pada Mahasiswi Pre-Klinik Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas Tahun Ajaran 2012 - 2013 by Ayu Anissa Bahri, Afriwardi , Yusrawati

“…This research was an analytical study by using cross sectional design. The population of this study were all female preclinical students of Medical Faculty Andalas University in academic<br />year 2012-2013. …”
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Benefits and harms of pregabalin in the management of neuropathic pain: a rapid review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials by Igho J Onakpoya, Elizabeth T Thomas, Joseph J Lee, Ben Goldacre, Carl J Heneghan

“…Objective To assess the benefits and harms of pregabalin in the management of neuropathic pain.Design Rapid review and meta-analysis of phase III, randomised, placebo-controlled trials.Participants Adults aged 18 years and above with neuropathic pain defined according to the International Association for the Study of Pain criteria.Interventions Pregabalin or placebo.Primary and secondary outcome measures Our primary outcomes were pain (as measured using validated scales) and adverse events. …”
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Assessing the use of geospatial data for immunization program implementation and associated effects on coverage and equity in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Dosithée Ngo-Bebe, Patricia Mechael, Fulbert Nappa Kwilu, Théophane Kekemb Bukele, Félicité Langwana, Genèse Lolimo Lobukulu, Marcelo Ilunga Kalonji, Bahindwa Kalalizi, Kevin Tschirhart, Christophe Lungayo Luhata, Carine Gachen

“…Methods This study applies a mixed-methods design including survey tools, in-depth interviews and direct observation to document the uptake, use, and acceptance of the immunization microplans developed with geospatial data in two intervention provinces and one control province from February to June 2023. …”
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An mHealth Intervention With Financial Incentives to Promote Smoking Cessation and Physical Activity Among Black Adults: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial by Adam Alexander, Michael Businelle, Marshall Cheney, Amy Cohn, Lorna McNeill, Kevin Short, Summer Frank-Pearce, David Bradley, Kimberly Estrada, Iván Flores, Jack Fronheiser, Darla Kendzor

“…Findings will inform the design of larger-scale trials to address health disparities through scalable, technology-based approaches. …”
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Hubungan Pelaksanaan Strategi Directly Observed Treatment Short Course dengan Hasil Pengobatan Tuberkulosis Paru Puskesmas Padang Pasir Kota Padang 2011-2013 by Nurmadya ., Irvan Medison, Hafni Bachtiar

“…The study aims to determine the relationship implementation of the DOTS strategy with pulmonary TB treatment success in health centers Padang Padang Pasir.This type of study design was cross-sectional analytic study. Data were collected through interviews with respondents using a questionnaire which was then analyzed by chi-square test. …”
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The Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with the Presence of Antibiotic Residues in Milk from Peri-Urban Dairy Cattle Farms in Kathmandu, Nepal by Erda E. Rame Hau, Minu Sharma, Bal K. Sharma Khanal, Peter D. Sly, Deirdre Mikkelsen, Nicholas Clark, Ricardo J. Soares Magalhães

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Ultimately, this study provides evidence on the role of modifiable ARs risk factors in the peri-urban milk industry of Kathmandu, which can serve as a foundation for developing improved antimicrobial stewardship guidelines and designing intervention measures to reduce the public health risk posed by ARs in milk sold in Kathmandu, Nepal.…”
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