Recruiting participants for focus groups in health research: a meta-research study by Jonas Lander, Simon Wallraf, Dawid Pieper, Ronny Klawunn, Hala Altawil, Marie-Luise Dierks, Cosima John

“…Recruitment occurred often in healthcare settings, rarely through digital channels and everyday places. …”
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Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Contribution of Proxabrushes with Regular Toothbrushes and Only Regular Toothbrushes to the Oral Health of Thai Elderly by Orachad Gururatana, Warangkana Vejvithee, Narisa Ekpatcha

“…Plaque accumulation, gingival status, and oral healthcare data were collected at baseline and at 6-week follow-up. …”
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Deciphering the Role of CD36 in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Linking Fatty Acid Metabolism and Inflammation in Disease Pathogenesis by Huang L, Zhang T, Zhu Y, Lai X, Tao H, Xing Y, Li Z

“…Li Huang,1– 3,* Tong Zhang,4,* Yuanyuan Zhu,5 Xueling Lai,6 Hualin Tao,1– 3 Yuhan Xing,5 Zhaoyinqian Li1– 3 1Department of Laboratory Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China; 2Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Molecular Diagnosis of Clinical Diseases, Luzhou, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China; 3Molecular Diagnosis of Clinical Diseases Key Laboratory of Luzhou, Luzhou, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China; 5School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China; 6Shenzhen Guangming Maternal & Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Zhaoyinqian Li, Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No. 25, Taiping Street, Jiangyang District, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, People’s Republic of China, Email lizhaoyinqian@swmu.edu.cn Yuhan Xing, School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, People’s Republic of China, Email xingyh8@mail.sysu.edu.cnAbstract: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common pregnancy complications which exerts detrimental effects on mothers and children. …”
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The association of lifestyle with cardiovascular and all-cause mortality based on machine learning: a prospective study from the NHANES by Xinghong Guo, Mingze Ma, Lipei Zhao, Jian Wu, Yan Lin, Fengyi Fei, Clifford Silver Tarimo, Saiyi Wang, Jingyi Zhang, Xinya Cheng, Beizhu Ye

“…It applies to individuals, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to make informed decisions.…”
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Exploring the clinical profiles and management of juvenile dermatomyositis in Africa: a survey of African rheumatology care providers by Jessica Perfetto, Laura B. Lewandowski, Dawn M. Wahezi, Vanessa Ogega, Joan Ahimbisibwe, Kate Webb, Christiaan Scott, Angela Migowa

“…Access to many diagnostics and medications is limited, and differences in accessibility parallel regional healthcare disparities. The potential differences in JDM severity warrant systematic study and highlight the need to include patients and providers from LMIC in collaborative research efforts.…”
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A Decision Cloud Ranking Approach Based on Privacy and Security in Blockchain E-Health Industry 4.0 Systems by Sarah Qahtan, Khaironi Yatim, Mohd Hafeez Osman, Hazura Zulzalil, Muhammad Luqman Mahamad Zakaria

“…The implications of this study can lead to better decision-making, improved security and privacy, increased competition, and widespread adoption, ultimately contributing to more efficient and effective healthcare delivery. …”
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Smoking Cessation in Chinese Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery: A Multicenter Prospective Observational Study by Jianxing He, Dingpei Han, Kun Qian, Weijie Guan, Ge Zhang, Weiqing Lu, Hecheng Li, Xiuyi Zhi

“…The questionnaire was conducted in all patients and 30 healthcare professionals (HCPs), regarding the awareness and effectiveness of smoking cessation methods. …”
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PCA and PSO based optimized support vector machine for efficient intrusion detection in internet of things by Mutkule Prasad Raghunath, Shyam Deshmukh, Poonam Chaudhari, Sunil L. Bangare, Kishori Kasat, Mohan Awasthy, Batyrkhan Omarov, Rajesh R. Waghulde

“…The Internet of Things (IoT) may be used in several sectors such as healthcare, smart cities, smart homes, transportation, logistics, agriculture, and smart traffic management. …”
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Genomic insights into multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii strains isolated from Dhaka, Bangladesh by Sadia Ferdous, K M Shayerul Abedin Shayer, Afia Anjum, Sabbir R. Shuvo, Ishrat Jabeen, Kristi Paul Hridi, A.K.M. Imrul Hassan, Md Imran Khan, Mohammad Fazle Alam Rabbi, Mahmud Hossain, Kazi Nadim Hasan, Sohidul Islam

“…Multidrug-resistant (MDR) A. baumannii is a growing concern to the healthcare system in Bangladesh, necessitating the elucidation of the genetic characteristics of this species. …”
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The correlations between demographic factors, self-efficacy, and quality of life among Indonesian patients with ischemic stroke: A cross-sectional study by Nabila Azzahra, Fitria Handayani, Wahyu Hidayati

“…These findings highlight the need for healthcare professionals and families to address the psychological aspects of care in patients with stroke. …”
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A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS ON ORGANIZATIONAL DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES by Mubashshir Bin Mahbub, Mushfiq Nabil, Taskin Ahmed

“…Through a series of in-depth semi-structured interviews with key decision-makers across diverse sectors—such as technology, healthcare, retail, construction, and consulting—this study captures the nuanced perceptions and experiences of professionals who rely on MIS to navigate complex decision-making environments. …”
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Top health service concerns: a data mining study of the Shanghai health hotline by Lili Shi, Tong Zhao, Shimiao Shi, Tianyu Tan, Aksara Regmi, Yuyang Cai

“…The high volume of complaints regarding service attitudes and medical expenses underscores the need for stronger policies to improve patient-provider communication and ensure transparency and fairness in healthcare costs. Additionally, the data reveals considerable public concern about the availability and quality of medical services, suggesting that existing policies on resource allocation and service delivery may not adequately meet population needs. …”
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Recalcitrant Female Pattern Hair Loss Like Alopecia Unveils Unexpected Rare Entity by Nouh AH, Elgendy FM, Gobran FA, Zhuravlova MS

“…While MUHH mainly affects hair, it may also be linked to other conditions such as skin tumors (trichoepithelioma), limb abnormalities, eye issues, wide-spaced teeth, and syndromes like Ehlers-Danlos or atopy.Because MUHH is so rare, diagnosing it can be difficult, and many healthcare providers may not immediately recognize it. …”
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Ukrainian Patients’ Perspectives on Advanced Pharmaceutical Services Provided by Polish Pharmacists: A Cross-Border Support Initiative by Merks P, Religioni U, Borowska M, Hechman R, Konstanty M, Kaźmierczak J, Chełstowska B, Vaillancourt R, Drab A, Wdowiak K

“…Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University, Warsaw, Poland; 2The Polish Pharmacy Practice Research Network (PPPRN), Warsaw, Poland; 3Trade Union of Pharmacy Workers (ZZPF), Warsaw, Poland; 4European Association of Employed Community Pharmacists (Epheu), Vienna, Austria; 5School of Public Health, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland; 6Cancer Epidemiology and Primary Prevention Department, Maria Skłodowska-Curie National Cancer Institute, Warsaw, Poland; 7Farmaceuci.org, Katowice, Poland; 8Polish Pharmaceutical Chamber, Warsaw, Poland; 9Silesian Pharmacy Chamber, Katowice, Poland; 10Department of Biochemistry and Laboratory Diagnostics, Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University, Warsaw, Poland; 11Department of Medical Informatics and Statistics with e-Health Lab, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland; 12Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, PolandCorrespondence: Mariola Borowska, Email mariola.borowska@nio.gov.plIntroduction: Pharmacists are essential healthcare professionals which play a pivotal role in public health protection by offering diverse pharmacy services. …”
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Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a web-based routine assessment with integrated recommendations for action for depression and anxiety (RehaCAT+): protocol for a cluster rand... by Reinhold Kilian, Harald Baumeister, Yannik Terhorst, Johannes Knauer, Paula Philippi, Selina Kallinger, Sandro Eiler, Tamara Waldmann, Morten Moshagen, Martina Bader

“…Introduction The integration of a web-based computer-adaptive patient-reported outcome test (CAT) platform with persuasive design optimised features including recommendations for action into routine healthcare could provide a promising way to translate reliable diagnostic results into action. …”
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2022 TB programme review in Pakistan: strengthening governance, with better patient diagnosis and treatment by M. van den Boom, K. Bennani, C. Sismanidis, C. Gunneberg, L. Khawaja, M.A. Safdar, C. Muhwa, E. Heldal, D.M. Cirillo, A.W. Khan, R. Fatima, B.J. Khan, S. Tahseen, M.G. ElMedrek, Y. Hutin, Pakistan Joint TB Program Review Mission

“…BACKGROUND: In Pakistan, 84% of healthcare is provided by the private sector. We conducted an epidemiological and programme review for TB to document progress and guide further efforts. …”
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Patients’ Perspectives on the Preference for the Gender of Medical Professionals in Perioperative Care and Attitudes Toward Anaesthesiologists: A Cross-sectional Study by Usha Devi, Minnu Panditrao, Shilpa Bansal

“…Currently, women make up about 50% of the medical workforce; however, they still face discrimination in healthcare due to their gender, both from patients and professional colleagues. …”
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First-time use of electronic patient-reported outcome measures in a cluster randomized trial: a qualitative study by Terese Solvoll Skåre, Tonje Lundeby, Jo Åsmund Lund, Marianne Jensen Hjermstad, May Helen Midtbust

“…Conclusions Our study underscores the importance of considering the diverse perspectives of health care professionals and fostering interprofessional collaboration for the successful implementation of ePROMs in healthcare settings. Future research should explore strategies to bridge professional disparities and promote a shared understanding of the value provided by ePROMs.…”
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Exploring individual differences in online and face-to-face help-seeking intentions in case of impending mental health problems: The role of adult attachment, perceived social supp... by Jennifer Apolinário-Hagen, Annina Trachsel Dugo, Lisa Anhorn, Britta Holsten, Verena Werner, Simone Krebs

“…Background: Even though common mental health problems such as depression are a global burden calling for efficient prevention strategies, still many distressed individuals face hurdles to access public mental healthcare. Thus, computerized Internet-based psychological services have been suggested as viable approach to overcome barriers, such as self-stigma, and to inform the access to professional support on a large scale. …”
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A pre- and post-course survey of an elective Chinese medicine curriculum among junior Western medical students in Taiwan by Sunny Jui-Shan Lin, Shung-Tai Ho, Yi-Chang Su, Chien-Sung Tsai, Shu-Meng Cheng, Cheng-Yi Cheng, Tso-Chou Lin, Chien-Jung Lin

“…Conclusions The elective “Introduction to Chinese Medicine” course enhanced Taiwanese Western medical students’ knowledge of Chinese medicine, fostered positive attitudes towards integrative healthcare involving Chinese medicine, and increased their willingness to learn more about Chinese medicine for future clinical practice. …”
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