Effects of vitamin D supplementation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Mahsa Ranjbar, Mehran Rahimlou, Maryam Fallah, Kurosh Djafarian, Hamed Mohammadi

“…Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is known as an inflammatory illness. Evidence shows that Vitamin D modulates immunologic function and inflammation by affecting various immunological cells. …”
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Refining management strategies for Lennox–Gastaut syndrome: Updated algorithms and practical approaches by Stéphane Auvin, Alexis Arzimanoglou, Mercè Falip, Pasquale Striano, J. Helen Cross

“…The resulting consensus document is based on current evidence from clinical trials and clinical practice and the panel's expert opinion, focusing on new ASMs with novel mechanisms of action, such as highly purified cannabidiol and fenfluramine. …”
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Rapid Verbal Persuasion to increase influenza vaccine uptake: protocol for a randomized hybrid type 2 effectiveness -implementation trial by Siyuan Liu, Lan Gao, Yingying Jin, Jiangyun Chen, Dadong Wu, Yiyuan Cai, Tao Wang, Sanhao Huang, Ciling Yan, Run Wang, Dong Roman Xu

“…Rapid Verbal Persuasion (RVP), with highly rapid fashion, has a strong evidence base in promoting behavior change. Despite this, it is underused or rarely evaluated in the context of vaccination. …”
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Multicomponent rehabilitation to improve independence and functioning in elderly patients with common age-associated diseases: a scoping review by Omar Baritello, Hanna Stein, Heinz Völler, Annett Salzwedel, Theo Taxis, Machteld Luizink-Dogan

“…Objective Multicomponent rehabilitation (MR) could restore functioning in elderly patients after hospitalisation, even beyond geriatrics, but specific evidence seems lacking. This review mapped the evidence on MR in elderly patients following hospitalisation for age-related conditions regarding functioning-related outcomes.Design Scoping review.Data sources PubMed, Cochrane Library, International Clinical Trials Registry Platform and ClinicalTrials.gov (searched through 24 June 2024).Eligibility criteria We included randomised controlled trials (RCT) and controlled cohort studies (CCS) comparing centre-based MR with usual care (medical care excluding exercise training) in patients ≥75 years, hospitalised for age-related cardiac, neurological, oncological and orthopaedic diseases. …”
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Codeveloping an Online Resource for People Bereaved by Suicide: Mixed Methods User-Centered Study by Edouard Leaune, Kushtrim Bislimi, Pauline Lau-Taï, Héloïse Rouzé, Benoit Chalancon, Laurène Lestienne, Pierre Grandgenevre, Margot Morgiève, Nathalie Laplace, Guillaume Vaiva, Julie Haesebaert, Emmanuel Poulet

“…ObjectiveThis paper aimed to develop and implement an evidence-based, innovative, and adaptive online resource for people bereaved by suicide, based on their needs and expectations. …”
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Clinical efficacy and safety of proton radiotherapy for ocular conjunctival malignancies: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Tingwei Zheng, Tingwei Zheng, Dandan Wang, Yuxin Miao, Yuxin Miao, Meng Dong, Qin Liu, Qin Liu, Qiuning Zhang, Huiling Bai, Huiling Bai, Hongtao Luo, Meixuan Li

“…The GRADE assessment yielded a low certainty of evidence.ConclusionsProton therapy offers a viable alternative treatment for patients with conjunctival malignancies, with acceptable treatment-related toxicity rates.…”
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Commonly prescribed medications and risk of pneumonia and all-cause mortality in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a UK population-based cohort study by Ann D. Morgan, Georgie M. Massen, Hannah R. Whittaker, Iain Stewart, Gisli Jenkins, Peter M. George, Jennifer K. Quint

“…Abstract Background A growing body of evidence suggests that prolonged use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) is associated with increased risks of pneumonia. …”
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International expert consensus on micronutrient supplement use during the early life course by Irene Cetin, Roland Devlieger, Erika Isolauri, Rima Obeid, Francesca Parisi, Stefan Pilz, Lenie van Rossem, Maternal Nutrition Delphi Study Group, Régine Steegers-Theunissen

“…Abstract Background Growing evidence demonstrates that maternal nutrition is crucial for the health of the mother-to-be, and early life course of the offspring. …”
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Patient experience and burden of haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn: a systematic review by P. Maurice, J. McCallion, M. Fitzgibbon, J. N. Barthelmes, W. Karmous, E. J. Hardy, S. A. Mitchell, C. R. Mitchell, J. Lee, W. Noel, Andras Borsi, J. M. Jouannic

“…This systematic review (SR) aimed to identify and summarise real-world evidence (RWE) related to the patient burden/experience and economic burden of HDFN. …”
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Caution when using network partners for target identification in drug discovery by Dandan Tan, Yiheng Chen, Yann Ilboudo, Kevin Y.H. Liang, Guillaume Butler-Laporte, J. Brent Richards

“…However, recent data indicate that leveraging human genetic evidence to identify and validate these targets significantly increases the likelihood of success in drug development. …”
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Role of Astrocytic Dysfunction in the Pathogenesis of Parkinson’s Disease Animal Models from a Molecular Signaling Perspective by Lucas Udovin, Cecilia Quarracino, María I. Herrera, Francisco Capani, Matilde Otero-Losada, Santiago Perez-Lloret

“…This article explores relevant evidence on the involvement of astrocytes in experimental PD neurodegeneration from a molecular signaling perspective. …”
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Non-pharmacological interventions for primary hypertension: a systematic review and network meta-analysis protocol by Tao Xu, Fan-rong Liang, Qifu Li, Taipin Guo, Ziwen Chen, Yun-Jie Shu, Xueli Zhou

“…This study aims to use network meta-analysis (NMA) to synthesise existing evidence on non-pharmacological interventions for PH, offering updated clinical insights and evidence-based support to optimise treatment strategies. …”
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Best practice portals in health promotion and disease prevention: approaches, definitions, and intervention evaluation criteria by Maria Piotrowicz, Małgorzata Gajewska, Katarzyna Lewtak, Katarzyna Lewtak, Ewa Urban, Anna Rutyna, Aneta Nitsch-Osuch

“…IntroductionThe evaluation of practices is a valuable source of evidence in the context of an evidence-based approach to public health. …”
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Indirect treatment comparison of lanadelumab and a C1-esterase inhibitor in pediatric patients with hereditary angioedema by Maureen Watt, Rachel Goldgrub, Mia Malmenas, Katrin Haeussler

Inflammation and Immune Response in COPD: Where Do We Stand? by Nikoletta Rovina, Antonia Koutsoukou, Nikolaos G. Koulouris

“…Increasing evidence indicates that chronic inflammatory and immune responses play key roles in the development and progression of COPD. …”
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Determinants of intention to use FinTechs services by accounting students: a mixed methods approach by Anderson Betti Frare, Carla Milena Gonçalves Fernandes, Mariele Castro dos Santos, Alexandre Costa Quintana

“…Regarding the students, practical evidence is gathered regarding the determinants of their intention to use financial services.…”
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A Western Case of Intravascular Large B-Cell Lymphoma as Unusual Cause of Persistent Fever by Pier Paolo Piccaluga, Stefania Paolini, Cristina Campidelli, Nicola Vianelli, Luigi Bolondi

“…Although lymphoma was suspected, the lack of evidence for neoplastic cells delayed the final diagnosis. …”
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Lifestyle interventions delivered by eHealth in chronic kidney disease: A scoping review. by Ffion Curtis, James O Burton, Ayesha Butt, Harsimran K Dhaliwal, Matthew M P Graham-Brown, Courtney J Lightfoot, Rishika Rawat, Alice C Smith, Thomas J Wilkinson, Daniel S March

“…However, there was limited evidence that they were efficacious in improving clinical outcomes with the exception of blood pressure, intradialytic weight gain, potassium, and sodium. …”
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Strategic Analysis of Sports Tourism Marketing Mix in Mazandaran with 7P\'s Approach by shahab hasibi, vahid shojaei

“…Other elements of the sport tourism marketing mix of the province are the priority, respectively: product or service, place, physical evidence, people and promotion.…”
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Attentional Phenotypes for the Analysis of Higher Mental Function by John Fossella, Michael I. Posner, Jin Fan, James M. Swanson, Donald W. Pfaff

“…First, brain imaging is used to specify a cognitive process “attention” in terms of the neural networks involved. Next, evidence is presented showing that the operation of each network involves a dominant neuromodulator. …”
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