Evaluating the implementation of a multicomponent intervention to improve faecal immunochemical test-based (FIT) colorectal cancer screening in primary care by Kamala Adhikari, James Whitworth, Gary F Teare, Muhammad Kashif Mughal, Danica Hignell, Barbara Moysey, Jawad Chishtie

“…Data were collected from electronic medical records and validated survey tools.Four clinics implemented the intervention during an 8-month study period (September 2021 to April 2022); 99% of eligible patients received a FIT kit. …”
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Impact of Hospitalization on Continuation of SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Comorbidities in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Bethany Murphy, Simran Chahal, Elleigh Shepherd, Nicole Taylor, Austin Camp

“…Methods: In this retrospective study, patients were included if they had a diagnosis of T2DM plus a comorbidity (CKD, HF, ASCVD) for which they are prescribed an SGLT2 inhibitor or GLP-1 receptor agonist and had a recent hospitalization and follow-up appointment at an outpatient clinic. Electronic medical records were reviewed to determine if these therapies were continued during transitions of care. …”
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Modern approaches to the therapy of computer visual syndrome by Zakharova M.A., Zh.G. Oganezova

“…Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Moscow<br> ² Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow<br> <br> In the modern world, computers and electronic devices have become universal tools that are actively used not only in professional activities, but during the rest. …”
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Examining the effectiveness of psychological interventions for marginalised and disadvantaged women and individuals who have experienced gender-based violence: protocol for a scopi... by Dillon Thomas Browne, Busra Yalcinoz-Ucan, Laura Zilney, Agnes Zientarska-Kayko, Timothy Ireland

“…This review will (i) document what psychological interventions have been available and empirically established for marginalised and disadvantaged women and individuals with experiences of GBV, (ii) provide a narrative examination of the treatment outcomes of identified interventions regarding their effectiveness and (iii) examine the degree to which GBV interventions in selected sources are designed and applied with a recognition of the social determinants of mental health.Methods and analysis The search for the proposed scoping review will include five electronic databases: PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science, Ovid Medline, and CINAHL. …”
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THE ROLE OF DIET DURING HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CLINICAL OUTCOMES IN COPD PATIENTS: LITERATURE REVIEW by Rita Citarella, Adriano Brenca, Myriam Palomba, Maria Guarnaccia, Giuseppina Gargiulo, Diodato Ferrante, Jessica Marano, Aniello Lanzuise, Serena Pannetta

“…These terms have been combined each other using boolean operators. The electronic research was limited to the articles published in the English language within the past 10 years. …”
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Impact of underweight status on mortality in sepsis patients: a meta-analysis by Jiaan Chen, Fan Zhang, Li Liang, Xuming Pan, Jiancheng Zhang, Guangjun Jin

“…We aimed at conducting a meta-analysis to evaluate the potential associations between underweight and the mortality rate among sepsis patients.MethodsA comprehensive electronic search was performed in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science databases. …”
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What is the influence of single-entry models on access to elective surgical procedures? A systematic review by Deborah A Marshall, Zaheed Damani, Barbara Conner-Spady, Tina Nash, Henry Tom Stelfox, Tom W Noseworthy

“…We assessed scope of use and influence of SEMs on access (waiting times/throughput) and patient-centredness (patient/provider acceptability).Methods Systematic review of articles published in 6 relevant electronic databases included studies from database inception to July 2016. …”
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Renewable energy and the role of molten salts and carbon by Fray D.

“…Recently, dimensionally stable anodes have been developed for molten salt electrolytes, based upon alkali or alkaline ruthenates which are highly electronically conducting and these may allow the concept of high temperature batteries to be developed in which an alkali or alkaline earth element reacts with air to form oxides when the battery is discharging and the oxide decomposes when the battery is being recharged. …”
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Patient and public involvement in the design and protocol development for a platform randomised trial to evaluate diagnostic tests to optimise antimicrobial therapy (PROTECT) [vers... by Sammy Ainsworth, Cherry-Ann Waldron, Sarah Jones, Julie Carman, Martina Svobodova, Graham Prestwich, Margaret Ogden, Melanie Gager, Liza Keating

“…The platform design was considered appropriate, time and cost-effective. Deferred and electronic methods of consent were viewed as acceptable if a clear and inclusive explanation is provided. …”
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Incidence and risk factors for insulinoma diagnosed in dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK by Kasper Kraai, Dan G. O’Neill, Lucy J. Davison, Dave C. Brodbelt, Sara Galac, Floryne O. Buishand

“…The VetCompass Program supports research on anonymized electronic health records (EHRs) from dogs under UK veterinary care. …”
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Chemicals That Disrupt the Endocrine System and Their Effects on Behavior by Yousaf Khan1, Abdul Sattar1, Syed Amin Ullah1, Zia-Ur-Rehman2, Hakimullah3, Madeeha Bibi4, Hina Sarfraz1, Anila Mukhtiar1

“…There are certain chemicals which include chlorpyrifos, DDT, insecticides, pesticides, fungicides and other daily use items such as plastics, paints, furniture, perfumes, toys polishes, electronic gadgets, items of food packaging are reported to have disturbed the normal hormonal functions in humans that are leading to numerous diseases due to either lack of production of specific hormone or increased production of a specific hormone by the action of these chemicals. …”
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A decade-long overview of adverse events in a tertiary surgical service in South Africa by H Wain, D L Clarke, S Wall

“…Ten years of data from a prospectively collated electronic medical record system were analysed for adverse events. …”
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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

“…Methods We performed a search of the electronic health record of individuals previously identified as having had a stroke or TIA, to assess prognosis over 3 years. …”
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Advanced perspective on heavily phosphorus-doped diamond layers via optical emission spectroscopy by Kil-dong Sung, Stefan Andrei Irimiciuc, Michal Novotný, Zdeněk Weiss, Pavel Hubík, Jaromír Kopeček, Martin Vondráček, Vincent Mortet

“…This novel growth approach offers valuable insights for optimizing PDD synthesis, enabling more efficient phosphorus incorporation for electronic, electrochemical, and quantum applications.…”
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Mapping evidence on the distribution of uterine fibroids in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review protocol. by Vuyisile Ginindza, Makandwe Nyirenda, Mbuzeleni Hlongwa, Themba G Ginindza

“…<h4>Methods and analysis</h4>This scoping review will be guided by the Arksey & O'Malley framework, enhanced by Levac et al (2010). The following electronic databases will be searched; PubMed, EBSCOhost (Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature and Health Source), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, Africa Journal Online, and Google Scholar. …”
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Acute Stroke in northern Portugal: outcomes and characteristics of patients in a Medical-Surgical Emergency Department by Sandra Domingues, Tiago Barros, João Correia, Arlindo Cruz, Nuno Araújo, Liliana Silva

“…Data on patient demographics, clinical characteristics, treatments, and outcomes were collected from electronic medical records. Statistical analysis included chi-square tests, ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis tests, trend analysis, and logistic regression. …”
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High-grade liver injury: outcomes with a trauma surgery–liver surgery collaborative approach by J Wallis Marsh, Abhinav Humar, Jason L Sperry, David A Geller, Deepika Mohan, Timothy R Billiar, Juan Carlos Puyana, Brian Zuckerbraun, Joshua B Brown, Matthew D Neal, Matthew R Rosengart, David Newhouse, Christine Leeper, Andrew B Peitzman, Raquel Forsythe, Rafael G Ramos-Jimenez, Andrew-Paul Deeb, Evelyn I Truong, Sowmya Narayanan, Louis Alarcon, Graciela M Bauza, Vaishali Dixit Schuchert, Gregory Watson, Amit D Tevar

“…Data were obtained from the electronic medical record and state trauma registry. …”
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Barriers to and Facilitators of Implementing Team-Based Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Simulation Study: Exploratory Analysis by Joan Brown, Sophia De-Oliveira, Christopher Mitchell, Rachel Carmen Cesar, Li Ding, Melissa Fix, Daniel Stemen, Krisda Yacharn, Se Fum Wong, Anahat Dhillon

“…Simulation training was offered for 1 hour monthly to the clinical team focused on the collaboration and decision-making needed to evaluate the initiation of ECMO therapy. Electronic surveys were distributed before, after, and 3 months post training. …”
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The role of sociodemographic factors on the acceptability of digital mental health care: A scoping review protocol. by Nagi Abouzeid, Shalini Lal

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Guided by the JBI Manual of Evidence Synthesis, chapter on Scoping Review, a search strategy developed according to the PCC framework will be implemented in MEDLINE and then adapted to four electronic databases (i.e., CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and EMBASE). …”
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Features of extra-spinal musculoskeletal tuberculosis: A retrospective study from an North Indian Tertiary Care Institute by Shiva Prasad, Anupam Wakhlu, Ramnath Misra, Amita Aggarwal, Able Lawrence, Rakesh K Gupta, Narendra Krishnani, Vinita Agrawal, Vikas Agarwal

“…Methods: In this retrospective study of 10 years duration electronic database and case records of patients with musculoskeletal TB were analyzed. …”
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