Poor Reporting of Outcomes Beyond Accuracy in Point-of-Care Tests for Syphilis: A Call for a Framework by Yalda Jafari, Mira Johri, Lawrence Joseph, Caroline Vadnais, Nitika Pant Pai

“…We comprehensively reviewed evidence and reporting of these implementation research outcomes (IROs), and proposed a framework to improve their quality. …”
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Validation Psychometrical analysis of Sexual Machism Scale (EMS-Sexism-12) among university students from Arequipa, Peru by Julio Cesar Huamani-Cahua, Estefany Cecilia Ojeda-Flores, Walter L Arias-Gallegos, Ferdinand Eddington Ceballos Bejarano, José Manuel Calizaya López

“…Conclusions: The sexual machismo scale shows evidence of similar validity and reliability with the same items in men and women from Arequipa, Peru.…”
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Mechanical Percussion Devices: A Survey of Practice Patterns Among Healthcare Professionals by Scott W Cheatham, Russell T Baker, David G Behm, Kyle Stull, Morey J Kolber

“…Future research should examine the efficacy of this technology and determine consensus-based guidelines. # Level of Evidence 3…”
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Pyriproxyfen, villain or good guy? A brief review by Andressa Pereira Cabral, Fabrício Pereira dos Santos Maia, D’Angelo Carlo Magliano, Jones Bernardes Graceli, Paula Soares, Eduardo Andrés Rios Morris, Leandro Miranda-Alves

“…Future research must prioritize comprehensive assessments of PPF's ecological impact across various habitats and taxa to inform evidence-based policymaking.…”
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Risk of sound-induced hearing loss from exposure to video gaming or esports: a systematic scoping review by Shelly Chadha, Carolina Der, Xinxing Fu, Lauren K Dillard, Peter Mulas

“…Among the five peer-reviewed studies that evaluated associations or correlations of gaming with hearing loss or tinnitus, four reported significant associations or correlations with gaming and hearing loss or tinnitus.Conclusions The limited available evidence suggests that gaming may be a common source of unsafe listening, which could place many individuals worldwide at risk of permanent hearing loss and/or tinnitus. …”
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Role of Lactate in Inflammatory Processes: Friend or Foe by Carolina Manosalva, John Quiroga, John Quiroga, Alejandra I. Hidalgo, Pablo Alarcón, Nicolás Ansoleaga, Nicolás Ansoleaga, María Angélica Hidalgo, Rafael Agustín Burgos

“…Taken together, the evidence suggests that lactate could exert differential effects depending on the metabolic status, cell type in which the effects of lactate are studied, and the pathological process analyzed. …”
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Evaluating Psychometric Properties of the International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form in a Heterogeneous Sample of Post-Operative Patients by Ryan D Richardson, Madeline P Casanova, Ashley J Reeves, Seungho Ryu, Adam C Cady, Russell T Baker

“…Further, the 6- and 8-item IKDC-SKF short forms may be used to assess group differences or change across time. # Level of evidence here Level 3…”
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Two Paediatric Patients with Encephalopathy and Concurrent COVID-19 Infection: Two Sides of the Same Coin? by Katerina Vraka, Dipak Ram, Siobhan West, Wei Yen Evelyn Chia, Praveen Kurup, Gayathri Subramanian, Hui Jeen Tan

“…There is increasing evidence that SARS-CoV-2 has neurotropic potential. …”
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Electronic health record and primary care physician self-reported quality of care: a multilevel study in China by Wenhua Wang, Mengyao Li, Katya Loban, Jinnan Zhang, Xiaolin Wei, Rebecca Mitchel

“…Background Health information technology is one of the building blocks of a high-performing health system. However, the evidence regarding the influence of an electronic health record (EHR) on the quality of care remains mixed, especially in low- and middle-income countries. …”
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The Role of the Gastrointestinal Microbiota in Parkinson’s Disease by Maurizio Gabrielli, Lorenzo Zileri Dal Verme, Maria Assunta Zocco, Enrico Celestino Nista, Veronica Ojetti, Antonio Gasbarrini

“…Beyond its well-known neurological features, emerging evidence underscores the pivotal role of the gut–brain axis and gastrointestinal microbiota in PD pathogenesis. …”
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Autoimmune hepatitis under the COVID-19 veil: an analysis of the nature of potential associations by Chaojie Yu, Wenrui Wang, Qian Zhang, Zhenjing Jin

“…Although the precise triggering mechanism linking COVID-19-related events to AIH remains unclear, existing evidence suggests that this relationship is far from coincidental.…”
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Perspectives of substance use disorder counselors on the benefits and drawbacks of medications for opioid use disorder by Nicholas C. Cardamone, Rebecca E. Stewart, Kyle M. Kampman, Steven C. Marcus

“…Conclusions As the availability and variety of MOUD treatment options continue to expand, it is important that SUD counselors are equipped with evidence-based recommendations for OUD care. We identified misalignments with the MOUD-prescribing evidence base and stigmatizing language toward MOUD within counselors’ responses, highlighting the potential to refine training materials for MOUD and mitigate stigmatizing beliefs.…”
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Effects of short inter-pregnancy/birth interval on adverse perinatal outcomes in Asia-Pacific region: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Tahir Ahmed Hassen, Melissa L Harris, Desalegn Markos Shifti, Tesfalidet Beyene, Md Nuruzzaman Khan, Tesfaye Regassa Feyissa, Catherine Chojenta

“…However, some emerging evidence questions this association and there are also inconsistencies among the existing findings. …”
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The role of footwear in improving running economy: a systematic review with meta-analysis of controlled trials by Liya Xu, Yifan Wang, Xu Wen

“…Two independent reviewers evaluated the methodological quality of each included analysis by employing the Physiotherapy Evidence Database Scale (PEDro scale). The standardized mean difference (SMD) for the results of RE studies in each study was calculated. …”
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Modified Biering-Sorenson Protocol Changes Joint Contributions to Total Support in Individuals with a History of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction During Drop Vertical Jump... by David M Werner, Maria F Mostaed, Samantha K Price, Joaquin A Barrios

“…The significant reduction in bilateral hip extensor contribution to peak total support moment suggests evidence of targeted fatigue. # Level of Evidence III…”
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Codesign approaches involving older adults in the development of electronic healthcare tools: a systematic review by Karthik Adapa, Lukasz Mazur, Amy C Cole, Amro Khasawneh, Daniel R Richardson

“…Objective The primary aim was to review and synthesise the current evidence of how older adults are involved in codesign approaches to develop electronic healthcare tools (EHTs). …”
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Corrigendum to “Inhibition of HIF-2α expression in cardiomyocytes attenuates PCB126-induced cardiotoxicity associated with decreased apoptosis through the PI3K/Akt and p53 signalin... by Long Chen, Li-Jian Chen, Hong-Wu Shen, Clare Hsu, Jia-Hao Zeng, Jia-Hao Li, Jia-Li Liu, Jian-Zheng Yang, Yi Liu, Xiu-Wen Li, Xiao-Li Xie, Qi Wang, Dong Zhao

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Innovations in pharmaceutical policies and learnings for sustainable access to affordable medicines by Sabine Vogler, Nina Zimmermann, Manuel Alexander Haasis, Verena Knoll, Jaime Espin, Aukje K. Mantel-Teeuwisse, Dimitra Panteli, Fatima Suleman, Veronika J. Wirtz, Zaheer-Ud-Din Babar

“…Strand 2 on ‘Strengthening the evidence base’ is the place for presentations and discussions on topics such as health technology assessments, managed entry agreements and real-world data. …”
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Association between exposure to urban neighborhood natural environments and human health: A systematic review of multiple exposure indicators by Xingcan Zhou, Kojiro Sho, Hongfei Qiu, Shenglin Chang, Qingya Cen

“…This article synthesized longitudinal and experimental health evidence using different nature exposure indicators. …”
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The Effect of a Nurse-Led Multidisciplinary Team on Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Rates by W. Bradley Dosher, Elena C. Loomis, Sherry L. Richardson, Jennifer A. Crowell, Richard D. Waltman, Lisa D. Miller, Muhammad Nazim, Faisal A. Khasawneh

“…They ensured adherence to the evidence-based VAP prevention. A separate and independent infection control team monitored VAP rates. …”
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