Effectiveness of a harmonica-integrated, tele-supervised home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program on lung function and comprehensive health outcomes in patients with chronic obs... by Qiuxuan Zeng, Xiaohong Lin, Wenli Chen, Daniel Yee Tak Fong, Junxin Li, Jiaying Li, Jiaying Li

“…If effective, it could offer a novel, affordable, and accessible home-based PR approach for COPD management.Trial registration numberClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05995847.…”
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‘It is scary to pause treatment’: perspectives on HIV cure-related research and analytical treatment interruptions from women diagnosed during acute HIV in Durban, South Africa: So... by Deli Mthimkhulu, Krista L. Dong, Mzwakhe Wiseman Ngcobo, Deborah Mindry, Ayanda Zulu, Ntombifuthi Langa, Luyanda Maphalala, Vanessa Pillay, Maud Mthembu, Annie Miall, Whitney Tran, Ana Dillen, Fang Wan, Ali Ahmed, Jamila K. Stockman, Maryam Hussain, Thumbi Ndung’u, Karine Dubé

“…Participants expressed a need for psychological counseling and access to community resources to manage ATI-related stressors. Conclusions Understanding women’s perspectives on HIV cure research, especially ATI trials, is vital. …”
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Study on the Diffusion Law of Fluidized Filling Gangue Slurry in Goaf of Coal Mine Underground by Baoning Wei, Qingxiang Huang, Dengdeng Zhuang, Xin Cao, Bo Hui, Xiao Zuo, Mengbo Zhu

“…This innovative method effectively addresses the balance between mining and filling operations while enabling large-scale waste rock management in coal mines. This article presents a model for predicting the spatial morphology of goaf and employs theoretical calculations to determine the residual space left after goaf caving. …”
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The N‐terminal domain of gasdermin D induces liver fibrosis by reprogrammed lipid metabolism by Xue Wang, Chunyou Ning, Xingyi Cheng, Zhengzhong Wu, Dongbo Wu, Xuemei Ding, Cunxiang Ju, Zhihang Zhou, Lingfeng Wan, Wei Zhao, Peiliang Shi

“…Consequently, directing therapeutic efforts towards inhibiting pyroptosis could potentially serve as an innovative approach in managing inflammation related chronic hepatic disorders. …”
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Health extension workers job satisfaction and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Amlaku Nigusie Yirsaw, Gebeyehu Lakew, Eyob Getachew, Mulugeta Desalegn Kasaye, Ermias Bekele Enyew, Demis Getachew, Abiyu Abadi Tareke

“…Supportive supervision (AOR = 4.42; 95% CI: 2.23, 8.23), training opportunities (AOR = 4.69; 95% CI: 2.72, 6.61), and support from management (AOR = 4.90; 95% CI: 3.03, 6.77) were statistically associated with the level of job satisfaction among HEW in Ethiopia. …”
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The Experience of University Department in Organizing Research Circles at Schools as a Direction of University Career Guidance Work by E. A. Kogan, D. I. Ponomareva

“…Non-core graduate departments of the University face the greatest difficulties in this process.The article discusses the main directions of career guidance work of the Department of “Sociology, psychology and social management” of the Moscow Aviation Institute (NationalResearchUniversity) in the course of implementing cooperation agreements with educational institutions inMoscowand theMoscowregion. …”
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What makes health systems resilient? An analytical framework drawing on European learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic based on a multitiered approach by Thomas Czypionka, Markus Kraus, Miriam Reiss, Monika Riedel

“…An essential learning from the COVID-19 pandemic has been that contextual factors of societies and subgroups play a major role in the ability of health systems to overcome a shock, as they impact the implementation and effectiveness of crisis management policies.…”
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‘Health Camp’ model: a unique approach for child vaccination in non-state armed actor controlled, inaccessible geographies in Somalia by Mohamed Hussein Kahow, Salad Ahmed Halane, Asma Ali, Rashed Shah

“…The project’s success hinges on intensive community engagement, local partnerships, innovation in mapping and data management, and delivery of integrated services tailored to population needs. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of molecular testing for cytologically indeterminate thyroid nodules by Navjit Dharampal, Kristine Smith, Adrian Harvey, Ralf Paschke, Luke Rudmik, Shamir Chandarana

“…Results Over 1 year, mean cost estimates were $8176.28 with 0.58 effectiveness for the molecular testing strategy and $6016.83 with 0.07 effectiveness for current standard management. The ICER was $4234.22 per surgery avoided. …”
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Calm-mind percentage measured by a wearable electroencephalogram (EEG) headband correlates with stress level in anesthesia residents: A prospective, observational study by Ida Bagus Krisna Jaya Sutawan, I Made Gede Widnyana, Nova Juwita, Steven Okta Chandra, Christopher Ryalino, Tjokorda Gde Agung Senapathi

“…This correlation was markedly found in subjects managing ASA 3–4 patients.…”
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Evaluation of the transmission-blocking potential of Plasmodium vivax antigen Pvg37 using transgenic rodent parasites and clinical isolates by Di Zhang, Yan Zhao, Dongyan Liu, Fei Liu, Pengbo Liu, Biying Zhang, Zifang Wu, Wanlapa Roobsoong, Sirasate Bantuchai, Sataporn Thongpoon, Piyarat Sripoorote, Meilian Wang, Liwang Cui, Yaming Cao

“…BackgroundPlasmodium vivax is a major cause of malaria, particularly outside Africa, necessitating effective strategies for public health management. Transmission-blocking vaccines (TBVs) have shown the potential to inhibit malaria transmission by targeting antigens expressed in sexual-stage parasites. …”
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Endoscopic sinus surgery outcomes in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and immunoglobulin deficiencies by Shireen Samargandy, Elysia Grose, Jonathan Yip, John M. Lee

“…Abstract Background Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and immunoglobulin deficiencies (ID) have more recalcitrant sinonasal disease and a subset of these patients undergo surgical management for their CRS. However, there is a paucity of literature on the surgical outcomes in this patient population and appropriate treatment algorithms for CRS in patients with ID. …”
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Association between heavy metal exposure and bacterial vaginosis: A cross-sectional study. by Yu-Xue Feng, Ming-Zhi Tan, Hui-Han Qiu, Jie-Rong Chen, Si-Zhe Wang, Ze-Min Huang, Xu-Guang Guo

“…Reducing exposure to heavy metals could be vital to preventing and managing bacterial vaginosis.…”
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Integrated care teams in primary care improve clinical outcomes and care processes in patients with non-communicable diseases by Pei Lin Hu, Cynthia Yan-Ling Tan, Ngoc Hoang Long Nguyen, Rebekah Ryanne Wu, Juliana Bahadin, Nivedita Vikas Nadkarni, Ngiap Chuan Tan

“…Introduction: Primary care physicians face the increasing burden of managing multimorbidities in an ageing population. …”
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Economic impact of fetal wastage and common diseases, along with their incidence rates and seasonal variations, at an abattoir in FCT, Nigeria. by Ibrahim Dauda Dauda, Abdulhakeem Binhambali, Abdurrahman Hassan Jibril, Zainab Oyiza Idris, Farhan Rhidor Akorede

“…Infectious diseases and fetal wastage (FW) present major challenges in livestock management, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria. …”
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Asthma-associated prostate enlargement and bladder smooth muscle hypercontractility: unveiling a potential link to LUTS by Peibin Cen, Ming Chen, Xin Qiu, Wenbin Guo, Hongyu Lan, Xingyu Zhou, Ming Lei, Guohua Zeng, Qingfeng Yu

“…These results provide evidence for a biological connection between asthma and LUTS, laying a promising foundation for exploring new therapeutic strategies to manage LUTS in patients with asthma.…”
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The impact of major congenital anomalies on obstetric outcomes in the United Arab Emirates: the Mutaba’ah Study by Hiba Adam, Nadirah Ghenimi, Anne F Minsart, Hassib Narchi, Shamsa Al Awar, Omniyat M Al Hajeri, Iffat Elbarazi, Rami H. Al-Rifai, Luai A. Ahmed

“…However, studies on obstetric outcomes in pregnancies complicated by MCAs are scarce, emphasizing the need for research to enhance management strategies. This study aimed to investigate the impact of MCAs on fetal presentation and delivery mode in the United Arab Emirates. …”
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Coral Reef Degradation Due to ‘Ship Grounding' in Indonesia: Case Study of Ship Aground in Bangka-Belitung Waters by Mother Vessel MV Lyric Poet by Idris Idris, Neviaty P. Zamani, Suharsono Suharsono, Fakhrurrozi Fakhrurrozi

“…Indonesia, as an archipelagic country, is very vulnerable to various pressures; for example, the case of ship grounding is a great concern of scientists, managers, divers, and sailors themselves. Most of the damage is very severe. …”
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Clinical Efficacy of Platelet Derivatives in Periodontal Tissue Regeneration: An Umbrella Review by Carlos M. Ardila, María Pertuz, Annie Marcela Vivares-Builes

“…This umbrella review aimed to consolidate the best available evidence regarding the clinical efficacy of platelet derivatives in the treatment of periodontal defects associated with periodontitis and in the management of mucogingival deformities. Materials and Methods. …”
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Experience of MOOC designing and implementation in teaching philology students by Olga M. Osiyanova, Anna V. Osiyanova

“…It was proved that the use of designer MOOC resources helped arrange educational process and manage educational time more sufficiently.…”
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