Assessing the effectiveness of targeted educational interventions on enhancing self-efficacy and foot care practices among diabetic women in Jordan by Heba Hijazi, Heba Hijazi, Rabah Al Abdi, Rabah Al Abdi, Sawsan Abuhammad, Sawsan Abuhammad, Wegdan Bani Issa, Alham Al-Sharman, Alham Al-Sharman, Nesreen Saadeh, Alounoud AlMarzooqi, Fatma Refaat Ahmed, Fatma Refaat Ahmed, Ahmed Hossain, Hadia Radwan, Muhammad Arsyad Subu, Mohamad Alameddine

“…Routine clinical care alone is insufficient to promote proactive foot care behaviors, highlighting the need for healthcare providers to incorporate educational materials tailored to the local cultural context into standard care to enhance patient outcomes.…”
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Development and validation of a hyperlipidemia risk prediction model for middle-aged and older adult Chinese using 2015 CHARLS data by Li-xiang Zhang, Shan-Bing Hou, Fang-fang Zhao, Ting-ting Wang, Ying Jiang, Xiao-juan Zhou, Jiao-yu Cao

“…It can serve as a valuable tool to assist healthcare professionals in screening for high-risk groups and implementing targeted preventive interventions. …”
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Socio-economic inequalities in minimum dietary diversity among Ethiopian children aged 6–23 months: a decomposition analysis by Nigusu Worku, Amare Mesfin Workie, Lamrot Yohannes, Mihret Getnet, Mihret Getnet, Wubshet Debebe Negash, Wubshet Debebe Negash, Adina Yeshambel Belay, Lakew Asmare, Hiwot Tadesse Alemu, Demiss Mulatu Geberu, Melak Jejaw, Kaleb Assegid Demissie, Misganaw Guadie Tiruneh, Asebe Hagos

“…The decomposition analysis revealed that household wealth status, (58.23%) contributed by wealth status, (36.38%) place of delivery, (30.47%) maternal education, and (21.5%) administration region, explained the pro-rich inequalities in MDD in Ethiopia.ConclusionThis study identified significant inequalities in terms of wealth and maternal educational level in the context of MDD. Policymakers and healthcare workers should develop effective strategies to tackle the underlying causes of inequalities in attaining MDD, specifically focusing on household wealth and maternal education.…”
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Strategies and resources used by public health units to encourage COVID-19 vaccination among priority groups: a behavioural science-informed review of three urban centres in Canada by Tori Langmuir, Mackenzie Wilson, Nicola McCleary, Andrea M. Patey, Karim Mekki, Hanan Ghazal, Elizabeth Estey Noad, Judy Buchan, Vinita Dubey, Jana Galley, Emily Gibson, Guillaume Fontaine, Maureen Smith, Amjad Alghamyan, Kimberly Thompson, Jacob Crawshaw, Jeremy M. Grimshaw, Trevor Arnason, Jamie Brehaut, Susan Michie, Melissa Brouwers, Justin Presseau

“…The most frequently operationalised BCTs were found in strategies/resources that provided information about COVID-19 infection and vaccines, increased access to COVID-19 vaccination, and integrated social supports such as community ambassadors and engagement sessions with healthcare professionals. Identified BCTs aligned most frequently with addressing barriers and facilitators related to Knowledge, Environmental context and resources, and Beliefs about consequences domains. …”
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Regional disparities in the use of intensive chemotherapy for AML in the Netherlands: does it influence survival? by Hester F Lingsma, David van Klaveren, Arjan A van de Loosdrecht, Anna van Rhenen, Otto Visser, Valery E P P Lemmens, Nikki van Leeuwen, Gerwin Huls, Z L Rana Kaplan, Eduardus F M Posthuma, Danielle van Lammeren-Venema, Tjeerd J F Snijders, Catharina H M J van Elssen, Peter A von dem Borne, Nicole M A Blijlevens, Jan J Cornelissen, Marc H G P Raaijmakers, Avinash G Dinmohamed

“…However, ICT eligibility perceptions may differ among healthcare professionals. This nationwide, population-based study aimed to explore regional variation in ICT application and its relation with overall survival (OS).Methods and analysis We compared nine Dutch regional networks using data from the Netherlands Cancer Registry. …”
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Similarity or complementarity? Understanding marital relationships in terms of sexual dimorphism in brain morphometry and gender roles by Lei Li, Xinyue Huang, Qingyu Zheng, Jinming Xiao, Xiaolong Shan, Huafu Chen, Xujun Duan

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Factors associated with uptake and acceptability of cervical cancer screening among female sex workers in Northeastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study. by Ronald Opito, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Hellen Akurut, Susan Alwedo, Saadick Mugerwa Ssentongo, Walter Drake Erabu, Lazarus Oucul, Musa Kirya, Lameck Lumu Bukenya, Elly Ekwamu, Abraham Ignatius Oluka, Samuel Kabwigu, Emmanuel Othieno, Amos Deogratius Mwaka

“…However, majority of the FSWs are willing to be screened for cervical cancer if the services are provided in the nearby healthcare facilities. There is need to make cervical cancer screening services available to all eligible women especially the female sex workers and integrate the services with sexual reproductive health services in general and not just HIV/ART clinics services.…”
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Treating common mental disorder including psychotic experiences in the primary care improving access to psychological therapies programme (the TYPPEX study): protocol for a stepped... by David Fowler, Jesus Perez, Peter B Jones, Debra Russo, Clare Knight, Mary Dixon-Woods, Allan B Clark, Margaret Heslin, Sarah Byford, Paul French, Thomas Kabir, Jan Stochl, Mona Kanaan, James Clarke, Nick Grey, Ann Marie Swart, Polly-Anna Ashford, Ushma Patel, Freya Stuart, Hannah Murray, J Hodgekins, Nesta Reeve, Nicola Marshall, Michelle Painter, Maria Leathersich, Martin Pond

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Syphilis Point of Care Rapid Test and Immediate Treatment Evaluation (SPRITE) study: a mixed-methods implementation science research protocol of eight public health units in Ontari... by Patrick O'Byrne, Melissa Richard-Greenblatt, Michael Evans, Jennifer Adams, Brad Stoner, Patrick O’Byrne, Sahar Saeed, Vanessa Tran, Lucy Mackrell, Megan Carter, Maggie Hoover, Natasha Larkin, Felicia Maria G Magpantay, Sicheng Zhao, Bradley Stoner, Kira Mandryk, Kandace Belanger, Jennifer Burbidge, Gilles Charette, Gabrielle Deschenes, Duy A Dinh, Amanda Featherstone, Farhan Khandakar, Jorge Martinez-Cajas, Nicole Szumlanski, Stephanie Vance, Jessica Burnside, Clare Mak, Erin Stienstra, Patrick Sanderson, Eric Geen, Nancy McGeachy, Stephanie McFaul, Susan LaBrie, Brooke Rasinho, Christine Brannan, Michelle Street, Melanie St John, Casey Cassan, Sandra Dereski, Taylor Labadie, Mary France, Lynn Leggett Caron-Bruneau

“…Underserved populations—people who use drugs, un(der)housed individuals and those living in rural and remote areas—face unique social and healthcare challenges that increase their vulnerability to syphilis infections and hinder their access to timely diagnosis and treatment. …”
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Integrating BRCA testing into routine prostate cancer care: a multidisciplinary approach by SIUrO and other Italian Scientific Societies by Giulia Mammone, Simona Borghesi, Nicolò Borsellino, Anna Caliò, Roberta Ceccarelli, Alessia Cimadamore, Giario Natale Conti, Laura Cortesi, Rolando Maria D’Angelillo, Gaetano Facchini, Lorena Incorvaia, Alberto Lapini, Luigi Mearini, Giovanni Pappagallo, Paolo Prontera, Daniela Turchetti, Grazia Sirgiovanni, Sergio Bracarda, on behalf of the Italian Society of Uro-Oncology (SIUrO)

“…In conclusion, the proposed care pathway represents a critical step towards integrating BRCA testing into routine PCa care, aiming to optimize patient management and familial risk assessment within the constraints of the Italian healthcare system.…”
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Deployment and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines for refugees and migrants in regular and irregular situations: a mixed-method multicountry study by Biraj Man Karmacharya, Karl Blanchet, Jai K Das, Laetitia Nyirazinyoye, Maria Midea M Kabamalan, Nguyen Toan Tran, Zahra A Padhani, Anjali Joshi, Seyed-Moeen Hosseinalipour, Enrique Teran, Pierina Benavente, Vinay N Kampalath, Moussa Lonkila Zan, Elżbieta Anna Czapka, Cheryl Martens, Vicente B Jurlano

“…Background The COVID-19 pandemic has widened inequities, affecting migrant and refugee populations in vulnerable situations, who may face elevated risks of infection, constrained healthcare access and discrimination. Inclusive vaccination campaigns are recommended, but barriers persist. …”
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Managing cognitive impairment in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Saudi Arabia: what are the current practices? by Rayan A. Siraj, Ahmed M. Alrajeh, Mushabbab A. Alahmari, Fahad H. Alahmadi, Abdulelah M. Aldhahir, Abdullah A. Alqarni, Jaber S. Alqahtani, Saeed M. Alghamdi, Turki M. Alanazi, Abdullah Alruwaili, Saleh S. Algarni, Abdulrhman S. Alghamdi, Tawah H. Alsindi, Mohammed M. Alyami, Faisal A. Alshehri, Talal Alshammari, Rehab Alhasani, Khalid Alrashed, Nawaf E. Sabir, Ataa F. Mesbah

“…This is likely to be attributed to inadequate training, the absence of standardised procedures, and limited knowledge about cognitive impairment in COPD. Healthcare systems should provide more training and implement a holistic approach to detect and manage cognitive impairment during patients’ visits.…”
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Local Recurrence of Rectal Cancer After Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision and Risk Factors: A Nationwide Multicenter Cohort Study in Japan by Takeru Matsuda, MD, PhD, Ichiro Takemasa, MD, PhD, Hideki Endo, MD, MPH, Shinichiro Mori, MD, PhD, Suguru Hasegawa, MD, PhD, Koya Hida, MD, PhD, Takuya Tokunaga, MD, PhD, Keitaro Tanaka, MD, PhD, Toshiki Mukai, MD, PhD, Jun Watanabe, MD, PhD, Junichiro Kawamura, MD, PhD, Kei Kimura, MD, PhD, Yoshihiro Kakeji, MD, PhD, Masahiko Watanabe, MD, PhD, Seiichiro Yamamoto, MD, PhD, Takeshi Naitoh, MD, PhD, Ta-Ta-Mi study group collaboratives in Japan Society of Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

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Piloting an automated query and scoring system to facilitate APDS patient identification from health systems by Amy M. FitzPatrick, Aaron T. Chin, Sharon Nirenberg, Charlotte Cunningham-Rundles, Keith Sacco, Jesse Perlmutter, Joseph F. Dasso, Athanasios Tsalatsanis, Jay Maru, Jessica Creech, Jolan E. Walter, Nicholas Hartog, Neema Izadi, Mandy Palmucci, Manish J. Butte, Klaus Loewy, Anurag Relan, Nicholas L. Rider

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Adapting the World Health Organization’s Surgical Safety Checklist to High-Income Settings: A Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial Protocol by Nathan Turley, MA, MBA, Karolina Kogut, BA, Barbara Burian, PhD, Rachel Moyal-Smith, DrPH, PA-C, James Etheridge, MD, MPH, Yves Sonnay, MScPH, William Berry, MD, MPH, Alan Merry, MD, MBChB, Alexander Hannenberg, MD, Alex B. Haynes, MD, MPH, Roger D. Dias, MD, PhD, MBA, Kathryn Hagen, MD, George Molina, MD, MPH, Lisa Spruce, DNP, RN, Carla Williams, RN, MHSM, Mary E. Brindle, MD, MPH, FRCSC

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Prevalence of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection in people living with HIV: a systematic review with meta-analysisResearch in context by Dimitra V. Pouliopoulou, Nicole Billias, Joy C. MacDermid, Erin Miller, Kelly K. O'Brien, Kieran L. Quinn, Monali S. Malvankar-Mehta, Tiago V. Pereira, Angela M. Cheung, Fahad Razak, Saverio Stranges, Pavlos Bobos

“…Interpretation: Current evidence indicates that the prevalence of Long COVID in adults living with HIV may be high, suggesting the need for increased awareness and education of healthcare providers and policy makers. Evidence on whether HIV positivity increases the risk of Long COVID is limited and inconclusive, highlighting a need for further research to clarify this potential association. …”
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Patterns of beta-blocker use and dose optimization among ambulatory heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) attending public hospitals in Northeast Ethiopia:... by Minimize Hassen, Tsehaynesh Kebede Ebsa, Oumer Sada Muhammed, Tewodros Solomon, Mulat Belete Demessie, Teklehaimanot Fentie Wendie, Nuhamin Alemayehu Tesfaye, Mengistie Yirsaw Gobezie

“…It is crucial to align clinical practice with the latest guidelines, prioritize ongoing research, and enhance educational efforts for both healthcare providers and patients. By doing so, it is possible to significantly improve the effective utilization of beta-blockers, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes in this region.…”
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Relationship between neutropenia caused by nanoliposomal irinotecan/fluorouracil/leucovorin and treatment outcomes in the NAPOLEON-2 study (NN-2301) by Tomonori Araki, Yuki Sonoda, Mototsugu Shimokawa, Taiga Otsuka, Kohei Hayashi, Takuya Honda, Kazuhiko Nakao, Taro Shibuki, Junichi Nakazawa, Shiho Arima, Keisuke Miwa, Yoshinobu Okabe, Futa Koga, Yujiro Ueda, Yoshihito Kubotsu, Hozumi Shimokawa, Shigeyuki Takeshita, Azusa Komori, Kazuo Nishikawa, Satoshi Otsu, Ayumu Hosokawa, Hisanobu Oda, Tatsunori Sakai, Shuji Arita, Machiko Kawahira, Hiroki Taguchi, Kengo Tsuneyoshi, Yasunori Kawaguchi, Toshihiro Fujita, Takahiro Sakae, Tsuyoshi Shirakawa, Toshihiko Mizuta, Kenji Mitsugi

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Estimation of respiratory syncytial virus-associated hospital admissions in five European countries: a modelling studyResearch in context by Caroline Klint Johannesen, David Gideonse, Richard Osei-Yeboah, Toni Lehtonen, Ombeline Jollivet, Rachel A. Cohen, Arantxa Urchueguía-Fornes, María Herrero-Silvestre, Mónica López-Lacort, Rolf Kramer, Thea K. Fischer, Terho Heikkinen, Harish Nair, Harry Campbell, Michiel van Boven, Harish Nair, Hanna Nohynek, Anne Teirlinck, Louis Bont, Peter Openshaw, Andrew Pollard, Veena Kumar, Elizabeth Begier, Jim Janimak, Jenny Hendrix, Rolf Kramer, Alejandro Orrico Sánchez, Eva Molero

“…Methods: The number of RSV hospital admissions in Denmark, England, Finland, the Netherlands, and Spain were estimated with attribution analyses, using age-specific respiratory tract infection (RTI) admissions combined with virological data, both from routinely collected healthcare data. Analyses covered the years 2016–2023. …”
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Safety and efficacy of selective RIPK1 inhibitor SIR1-365 in hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19: A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, phase 1b trial by Norberto Chavez-Tapia, Muneeba Ahsan Sayeed, Shobha Luxmi, Douglas J. Kasper, Fenchao Xue, Yang Shen, Weiliang Fan, Wei Yuan, Bin Du

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