Mindfulness-based retreat for mothers of paediatric heart transplant recipients: protocol for a pilot intervention study by Sara Ahola Kohut, Joanna Mitchell, Samantha J Anthony, Taylor Robertson, Heather Telfer, Mirna Seifert-Hansen

“…Mindfulness-based programmes are proposed as one intervention that may enhance quality of life, improve distress tolerance and coping and reduce social isolation in caregiving populations. This pilot study aims to investigate: (1) the implementation success of a mindfulness-based retreat (MBR), and (2) the effectiveness of a MBR at improving quality of life, distress tolerance, coping and perceived social support for mothers of paediatric heart transplant recipients.Methods and analysis A convergent parallel, mixed-method design is proposed for this pilot, exploratory study. …”
Get full text

Contributions du programme ECOFAC et du RAPAC à la conservation des grands singes en Afrique centrale : leçons apprises en matière de recherche, éducation, conservation by Samy Mankoto Ma Mbaelele, Sandra Ratiarison

“…Les appuis apportés peuvent être groupés en cinq thématiques traduisant une approche holistique de la conservation des espèces et de leurs habitats sur le terrain : la gestion des aires protégées ; la lutte contre le braconnage et la formation d’écogardes ; la sensibilisation et l’éducation des populations locales ; les contributions aux travaux scientifiques ; l’écotourisme et la formation d’écoguides. …”
Get full text

Diagnosis, treatment, and management of Mpox in urban Informal Settlements in Southwestern Nigeria: an ethnographic approach by Olufunke Adegoke, Megan Schmidt-Sane, Michael Kunnuji, Syed Abbas, Akanni Lawanson, Ayodele Jegede, Hayley MacGregor

“…With the country’s healthcare challenges, care seeking practices particularly amongst low-income urban informal settlement populations are diverse – presenting challenges to both case identification and management during an outbreak. …”
Get full text

Impacts of Strategic Mobility Restrictions Policies during 2020 COVID-19 Outbreak on Brazil’s Regional Air Quality by Anderson P. Rudke, Daniela S. de Almeida, Ronaldo A. Alves, Alexandra Beal, Leila D. Martins, Jorge A. Martins, Ricardo Hallak, Taciana T. de Almeida Albuquerque

“…Therefore, air quality (CO, NO2, PM10, PM2.5, and O3) and urban mobility datasets available in five populous Brazilian states (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Paraná, and Rio Grande do Sul) were analyzed. …”
Get full text

Level of Awareness, Screening Practices, and Self-Detection Among Breast Cancer Patients by Ahmed Nawzad Hassan, Mustafa Saber Al-Attar

“…Conclusion: The level of awareness and performance of routine screening differ greatly among different populations and countries. Women in Erbil, generally have a low level of awareness and insufficient knowledge regarding breast cancer; most women do not undertake any regular screening for early detection of this cancer compared to Western countries. …”
Get full text

Association of non-selective β blockers with the development of renal dysfunction in liver cirrhosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiangbo Xu, Fangbo Gao, Ting Wang, Zuyao Yang, Qingchun Zhao, Xingshun Qi

“…However, more evidence is required to clarify their association in specific populations.…”
Get full text

Piper agroforestry in the Indian Himalayas: indigenous peoples’ practices, policies and incentives by Demsai Reang, Animekh Hazarika, Gudeta Weldesemayat Sileshi, Arun Jyoti Nath, Venkatesh Paramesh, W. Reshmi Singha, Ashesh Kumar Das

“…Abstract Background Indigenous populations across the world play a significant role in sustainable land management and conservation of biodiversity. …”
Get full text

The language use Inventory-Persian: report of the psychometric properties by Mahbubeh Nakhshab, Ali Asgary, Akram Ahmadi

“…Conclusions The Language Use Inventory-Persian with 173 items revealed the acceptable psychometric attributes for assessing pragmatics in 18-47-month-old Persian-speaking children; however, for screening pragmatic impairments, it may need further studies on clinical populations with a larger sample size to see whether the LUI items are appropriate or possible changes in the items are required.…”
Get full text

Role of CBNAAT in the diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis: a prospective cross-sectional study by Rahul Gupta, Ashok Kumar Janmeja, Arjun Kumar, Balbir Singh, Pramod Kumar Shridhar

“…The role of the CBNAAT test for the diagnosis of EPTB is highly variable among different populations. Hence, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the role of CBNAAT in the diagnosis of EPTB in a tertiary care center in north India. …”
Get full text

Comparison of Rapidly Proliferating, Multipotent Aortic Valve-Derived Stromal Cells and Valve Interstitial Cells in the Human Aortic Valve by Yuming Huang, Kang Xu, Tingwen Zhou, Peng Zhu, Nianguo Dong, Jiawei Shi

“…Classical valve-derived cells can be seen in different cell populations according to their different morphologies, but it is not clear whether different types of mesenchymal cells exist. …”
Get full text

Metformin and the risk of malignant tumors of digestive system: a mendelian randomization study by Ping Liu, Junqi Xiao, Jinghuang Xiao, Jumei Zhou

“…These findings emphasize the need for clinicians to carefully evaluate the risks and benefits of metformin, particularly in populations at higher risk for colorectal cancer. Future research should focus on delineating the mechanisms underlying this association to optimize the use of metformin in clinical practice.…”
Get full text

Implementation outcomes of 1-3-7 focus investigation for malaria in a low transmission setting in Southern Province, Zambia: A mixed methods study. by Anne C Martin, Japhet Matoba, Caison Sing'anga, Mukuma Lubinda, Sydney Mweetwa, Xinyue Chen, Ignatius Banda, Busiku Hamainza, Harry Hamapumbu, Edgar Simulundu, William J Moss, Southern and Central Africa International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research

“…Scale-up should include adherence-focused management strategies, spatially targeted interventions not reliant on RDTs, and complementary surveillance that targets hard-to-reach populations.…”
Get full text

Analysis of bacterial genetic diversity in biofloc by using ARDRA 16S-rRNA gene by , Widanarni, Dewi Nurhayati, Dinamella Wahjuningrum

“…Phylogenetics of bacterial populations from biofloc-based cultivation system water consisted of at least 13 different bacterial species. …”
Get full text

Effect of alcohol consumption on haemoglobin level among non-pregnant reproductive age women in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional secondary data analysis of the 2016 Ethiopian Demographi... by Melese Linger Endalifer, Gedefaw Diress

“…Further cohort or experimental studies are therefore needed to further assess the relationship between alcohol consumption and haemoglobin level among Ethiopian populations.…”
Get full text

Pharmacological pain management in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a narrative literature review by Natasha Cox, Christian D. Mallen, Ian C. Scott

“…We consider that closing this evidence-to-practice gap requires qualitative research exploring the drivers of this practice, high-quality trials of analgesic efficacy in contemporary RA populations, alongside an increased focus on pain management (including pharmacological and non-pharmacological options) within RA guidelines.…”
Get full text

Association between sarcopenia components and depressed mood varies by sex among community-dwelling older adults from the Korean Frailty and Aging Cohort Study by Yong Soon Park, Keunjoong Yoo, Hye Jin Kim, Miji Kim, Chang Won Won

“…Sarcopenia and depressed mood were significantly associated among older adults, underscoring the need to account for sex-specific differences in sarcopenia components when evaluating mental health outcomes to tailor interventions targeting sarcopenia and improve the mental well-being of aging populations.…”
Get full text

Comparison of 3 Aging Metrics in Dual Declines to Capture All-Cause Dementia and Mortality Risk: Cohort Study by Anying Bai, Shan He, Yu Jiang, Weihao Xu, Zhanyi Lin

“…This underscores the importance of implementing targeted preventive strategies and intervention programs based on these metrics to enhance the overall quality of life and reduce premature deaths in aging populations.…”
Get full text

Rural-Urban Determinants of Receiving Skilled Birth Attendants among Women in Bangladesh: Evidence from National Survey 2017-18 by Sohani Afroja, Abu Saleh Muhammad Nasim, Md. Salauddin Khan, Mohammad Alamgir Kabir

“…More attention must be given to rural and illiterate populations, who are less likely to obtain these services, to minimize maternal and neonatal mortality. …”
Get full text

Characterizations of cytokines and viral genomes in serum of patients with Dabie bandavirus infection by Zefeng Dong, Man Yuan, Yueping Xing, Hongkai Zhang, Qiang Shen

“…We should strengthen the monitoring of nucleotide substitutions and conduct health education for high-risk populations so as to effectively prevent and control an epidemic of the Dabie bandavirus infection in the future.…”
Get full text

The interaction between sleep patterns and oxidative balance scores on the risk of cognitive function decline: Results from the national health and nutrition examination survey 201... by Taiwei Lou, Zhiru Zhao, Hongjin Du, Jiwei Zhang, Tian Ni, Miaoran Wang, Qiuyan Li

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>In older populations, unhealthy sleep patterns (especially excessive sleep duration) and low OBS alone or in combination increase the risk of cognitive decline. …”
Get full text