A randomized controlled study on the effectiveness of a diabetes self-management app in Bangladesh by Bilkis Banu, Nasrin Akter, Sujana Haque Chowdhury, Nusrat Hossain Sheba, Md. Abdul Hakim Majumder

“…This successful model of intervention holds the potential for nationwide replication, offering a viable approach for self-managing diabetes and other non-communicable diseases to enhance patient outcomes and reduce healthcare burdens.…”
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Developing a youth-friendly internet-enabled HIV risk calculator: A collaborative approach with young key populations, living in Soweto, South Africa. by Mamakiri Mulaudzi, Gugulethu Tshabalala, Stefanie Hornschuh, Kofi Ebenezer Okyere-Dede, Minjue Wu, Oluwatobi Ifeloluwa Ariyo, Janan J Dietrich

“…LGBT individuals are identified as key populations because they face increased vulnerability to HIV/AIDS and other health risks due to societal stigma, discrimination, and obstacles in accessing healthcare and support services. The measures used to collect data included a socio-demographic questionnaire, a questionnaire on mobile phone usage, an HIV and STI risk assessment questionnaire, and a semi-structured interview guide. …”
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Down syndrome and outcomes in critically ill pediatric patients by José Tantaleán Da Fieno, Rosa León Paredes, Patricia Palomo Luck, Carlos Del Águila Villar, Emiliana Rizo Patrón

“…The outcomes assessed included mortality, length of stay, duration of mechanical ventilation (DMV), ventilator-free days (VFD), and healthcare-associated infections (HAI). We applied Cox regression and Poisson regression analyses to explore the relationship between Down syndrome and clinical outcomes, providing both crude and adjusted results.ResultsA total of 525 children (average age 71.3 months, range 1–218 months) were analyzed. …”
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Differential effects of clary sage (Salvia sclarea L.) oil and linalyl acetate on depression levels in diabetic foot ulcer patients with T2DM: a randomized blinded controlled trial by Ji Won Son, Purum Kang, Sun Seek Min, Geun Hee Seol, Geun Hee Seol

“…BackgroundDiabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a significant global health concern due to its substantial burden on individuals and healthcare systems. In addition to its physical impact, DFU has emotional effects on patients. …”
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The Impact of Creatine Supplementation on Physical Performance, Cognitive Functions, and Safety – A Literature Review by Adam Sobiński, Matylda Czerwonka, Zuzanna Kościuszko, Katarzyna Kurza, Silvia Ciraolo, Julianna Podolec, Agnieszka Kulczycka-Rowicka, Katarzyna Lesiczka-Fedoryj, Joanna Wojda, Anna Walczak

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The Relationship between Training and Mental Health among Caregivers of Individuals with Polytrauma by Lillian Flores Stevens, Treven C. Pickett, Kathryn P. Wilder Schaaf, Brent C. Taylor, Amy Gravely, Courtney Harold Van Houtven, Greta Friedemann-Sánchez, Joan M. Griffin

“…Caregivers who did not receive training on how to navigate healthcare systems endorsed higher depression and burden and lower self-esteem than those who did. …”
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Time-dependent, patient-centered perceptions of quality measures for total joint arthroplasty: a cross-sectional, choice modeling study by Jacie L. Lemos, Jessica M. Welch, Derek F. Amanatullah, Lauren M. Shapiro, Alex H. S. Harris, Robin N. Kamal

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Impact of gas flaring on acute respiratory distress among pregnant women and newborn babies in Delta State Central Senatorial District, Nigeria by Omatseye Alero Akuirene, John Esimaje Moyegbone, Charity Omoikhekpen Chukumah, Mercy Ebiyemi Kalaroo, Josiah Obaghwerhievwo Adjene, Emmanuel Agbonomhen Agege, Joseph Onyedenyifa Odoko, Ezekiel Uba Nwose

“…Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey involving 483 pregnant women of reproductive age, antenatal caregivers and healthcare professionals at health facilities in Delta State Central Senatorial District. …”
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Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Relationship of NX210c Peptide in Healthy Elderly Volunteers: Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Multiple Ascend... by Annette Janus, Daniël Dumas, Juliette Le Douce, Sébastien Marie, Giuseppe Pasculli, Pauline Bambury, Sighild Lemarchant, Philip Kremer, Yann Godfrin

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Variation in the incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents by world region and country income group: A scoping review. by Apoorva Gomber, Zachary J Ward, Carlo Ross, Maira Owais, Carol Mita, Jennifer M Yeh, Ché L Reddy, Rifat Atun

“…Investment in population-based registries and longitudinal cohort studies could help improve the current understanding of the epidemiological trends and help inform health policy, resource allocation, and targeted interventions to enhance access to effective, efficient, equitable, and responsive healthcare services.…”
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Understanding factors influencing safety and team functionality at operative vaginal birth through multidisciplinary perspectives: a mixed methods study by Sasha M. Skinner, Eleanor Kippen, Daniel L. Rolnik, Peter Neil, Ryan J. Hodges, Nadine Murry, Ben W. Mol, Arunaz Kumar

“…Methods This mixed methods study involved four maternity sites at Monash Health, Australia. Surveys sent to healthcare providers invited quantitative and qualitative appraisal of safety and team functionality at OVB. …”
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Shifting Paradigms: A Deep Dive Into Public Perceptions of Gender-affirming Surgery by Justin M. Camacho, MBA, Michael Alfertshofer, MD, Heli S. Patel, MBA, Daniel Najafali, BS, Noelle Thompson, BS, Victoria Stoffel, MS, Chris M. Reid, MD, Michael Alperovich, MD, Samuel Knoedler, BS, Leonard Knoedler, MD

“…The majority of participants (78%) did not personally know anyone who underwent GAS, and 74% believed that plastic surgeons mainly perform GAS. Only 22% felt healthcare professionals were well qualified to provide gender-affirming care. …”
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A Study on Diagnostic Accuracy of Dipsi Method Over Traditional Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Among Antenatal Women by Vijayadevi Shanmugam, Dharani Sudha Gopalraj, Shruthi Nanjudappan, Rajeswari Ravindran

“…Failure to identify true positive cases could have significant clinical implications, impacting maternal and neonatal outcomes and overburdening healthcare systems. Further research with larger and diverse populations is needed to establish more accurate diagnostic thresholds for GDM using the DIPSI method or alternative criteria.…”
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Tough choices: the experience of family members of critically ill patients participating in ECMO treatment decision-making: a descriptive qualitative study by Xiangying Yang, Yao Lin, Amao Tang, Xiaokang Zeng, Weiying Dai, Qian Zhang, Li Ning

“…It may be difficult to improve the time it takes to make the decision without sacrificing the quality of the decision. Healthcare professionals should provide timely emotional support, informational support, and comprehensive social support to assist them in making efficient decisions while respecting the treatment preferences of the decision-makers.…”
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An Electronic Slime-Based Epidermal Electrode Using Carbon Nanocomposites for Biosignal Sensing by Yu Feng, Hui Sun, Meng Chen, Cong Wu, Jiankun Li, Zhi Li, Kremena Makasheva, Na Liu, Guanglie Zhang, Wen Jung Li

“…This work introduces a novel strategy for the design and fabrication of epidermal electrodes, offering high conformability, low impedance, and superior signal quality, which holds significant promise for applications in intelligent healthcare monitoring and human-machine interfaces.…”
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The Association of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Gestational Hypertensive Disorders in a Diverse Community-Based Cohort by Diane Schneider, Joel R. Gonzalez, Miya Yamamoto, Jingrong Yang, Joan C. Lo

“…To examine the association of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) within a large population of pregnant women in an integrated healthcare system. Methods. This retrospective study utilized a source cohort of 1023 women with PCOS and 1023 women without PCOS who had a delivered pregnancy within Kaiser Permanente Northern California. …”
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Experiences of health information-seeking behaviour in preoperative patients with lung cancer: a qualitative study in China by Wei Li, Lihua Huang, Jie Zhu, Jiayi Guo, Man Ye

“…Additionally, some participants displayed a tendency to passively receive information, thereby impeding their ability to effectively self-manage throughout the perioperative stage.Conclusions Understanding the experiences in HISB is crucial for improving the health outcomes of patients with lung cancer. Healthcare providers should adopt a patient-centred approach to health education, with a targeted effort to recognise and mitigate specific barriers in clinical practice. …”
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Exploring predisposing factors of hearing loss in prematurely born children: A nationwide case-control study by Pei-Chen Tsao, Hung-Chih Lin, Shang-Po Shen, Yu-Chia Chang

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A Decades-Long Journey of Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) for Chronic Neuropathic Pain Management: A Comprehensive Narrative Review by Giustino Varrassi, Martina Rekatsina, Matteo Luigi Giuseppe Leoni, Marco Cascella, Gabriele Finco, Salvatore Sardo, Chiara Corno, Domenico Tiso, Vittorio Schweiger, Diego Maria Michele Fornasari, Antonella Paladini

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The current and future cancer burden in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries by Saleh A. Alessy, Saleh A. Alqahtani, Jerome Vignat, Amid Abuhmaidan, Amani E. L. Basmi, Najla Al Lawati, Ameera Ali A‐Nooh, Wael Shelpai, Samar Alhomoud, Ali Al‐Zahrani, Freddie Bray, Ariana Znaor

“…Conclusion The sharp increase in the estimated cancer incidence and mortality predicted over the next decades in the region requires workforce and financial planning for the healthcare systems in the constituent countries, alongside broader strengthening of national cancer prevention and control efforts.…”
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