Effects of the maternal and child health handbook and other home-based records on mothers’ non-health outcomes: a systematic review by Akira Shibanuma, Masamine Jimba, Rogie Royce Carandang, Jennifer Lisa Sakamoto, Ekaterina Yarotskaya, Milana Basargina, Mika Kondo Kunieda

“…These records were also inconsistently used across different health facilities and professionals.Conclusions The MCH handbook fostered the mother–child bond. …”
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Transcriptomic analysis of melatonin on the mechanism of embryonic gonadal development in female Jilin white geese by Jin Yu, Ichraf Mabrouk, Qiuyuan Liu, Yuxuan Zhou, Yupu Song, Jingyun Ma, Fengshuo Liu, Xiangman Hu, Zhiyi Yang, Yuxia Zeng, Jingtao Hu, Yongfeng Sun

“…Furthermore, the findings offer valuable practical implications for the goose industry, providing professionals with scientifically grounded strategies to enhance reproductive efficiency and overall population productivity.…”
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Protocol for a randomised phase 3 trial evaluating the role of Finasteride in Active Surveillance for men with low and intermediate-risk prostate cancer: the FINESSE Study by Samuel Smith, Peter Sasieni, William Cross, Richard Bryant, Steven Kennish, James Catto, Rachel Hubbard, Simon Faulkner, Rohit Chahal, Mohantha Dooldeniya, Marcus Cumberbatch, Bernard North, Alastair D Lamb, Roseann Kealy, Selina Bhattrai

“…Secondary outcomes include rates and type of disease progression, treatments received (for PCa and benign prostatic enlargement), overall and PCa-specific mortality, an understanding of patients/professionals views of this approach and health-related quality of life. …”
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The implementation and side effect management of immune checkpoint inhibitors in gynecologic oncology: a JAGO/NOGGO survey by Maximilian Riedel, Helene Herrmann, Thomas Bartl, Anna-Maria Rossner, Anna Tatzber, Chiara Flethe, Dario Zocholl, Barbara Schmalfeldt, Jalid Sehouli, Klaus Pietzner

“…The survey was distributed between October 2022 and May 2023 to medical professionals with experience in the field of gynecologic oncology. …”
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Intervening to eliminate the centre-effect variation in home dialysis use: protocol for Inter-CEPt—a sequential mixed-methods study designing an intervention bundle by Sarah Damery, Kerry Allen, Lisa Dikomitis, Harry Hill, David Coyle, Maatla Tshimologo, Mark Lambie, Simon J Davies, Iestyn Williams, James Fotheringham, Louise Phillips-Darby, Ivonne Solis-Trapala

“…Selected from these factors, using the capability, opportunity and motivation for behaviour change framework (COM-B) for intervention design, the optimal intervention bundle will be developed through workshops with patients and healthcare professionals to ensure acceptability and feasibility. …”
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Development of a core outcome set for school-based intervention studies on preventing childhood overweight and obesity: study protocol by Mai Chinapaw, Teatske M Altenburg, Tessa J Roseboom, Jo Salmon, Deirdre Harrington, Lotte W de Vries, Iris Grooten, Janneke Van 't Hooft, Arend van Deutekom

“…Participants will include healthcare professionals, policymakers, teachers, school leaders and parents of 6–12 year-olds. …”
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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Healthcare: A Comprehensive Review of Advancements in Diagnostics, Treatment, and Operational Efficiency by Md. Faiyazuddin, Syed Jalal Q. Rahman, Gaurav Anand, Reyaz Kausar Siddiqui, Rachana Mehta, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, Shilpa Gaidhane, Quazi Syed Zahiruddin, Arif Hussain, Ranjit Sah

“…Results The findings demonstrate how AI is enhancing the skills of medical professionals, enhancing diagnosis, and opening the door to more individualized treatment plans, as reflected in the steady rise of AI‐related healthcare publications from 158 articles (3.54%) in 2014 to 731 articles (16.33%) by 2024. …”
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Construction and Validation of a Major Depression Risk Predictive Model for Patients with Coronary Heart Disease: Insights from NHANES 2005–2018 by Li-xiang Zhang, Shan-bing Hou, Fang-fang Zhao, Ting-ting Wang, Ying Jiang, Xiao-juan Zhou, Jiao-yu Cao

“…Thus, the model can be applied to aid healthcare professionals in identifying high-risk individuals and implementing targeted preventive strategies, potentially lowering the incidence of major depression in this patient population.…”
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Improving the Detection, Assessment, Management and Prevention of Delirium in Hospices (the DAMPen-D study): protocol for a co-design and feasibility study of a flexible and scalab... by Najma Siddiqi, Chao Huang, Maureen Twiddy, Miriam Johnson, Margaret Ogden, Kathryn Sartain, Imogen Featherstone, Jason Boland, Mark Pearson, Catriona Jackson, Gillian Jackson

“…Introduction Delirium is a complex condition in which altered mental state and cognition causes severe distress and poor clinical outcomes for patients and families, anxiety and stress for the health professionals and support staff providing care, and higher care costs. …”
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The Effects of Self-Monitoring Using a Smartwatch and Smartphone App on Stress Awareness, Self-Efficacy, and Well-Being–Related Outcomes in Police Officers: Longitudinal Mixed Desi... by Herman Jaap de Vries, Roos Delahaij, Marianne van Zwieten, Helen Verhoef, Wim Kamphuis

“…However, it is not clear to what extent self-monitoring with wearables can positively influence stress- and well-being–related outcomes in real-life conditions and how wearable-based interventions should be designed for high-risk professionals. ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate (1) whether offering a 5-week wearable-based intervention improves stress- and well-being–related outcomes in police officers and (2) whether extending a basic “off-the-shelf” wearable-based intervention with ecological momentary assessment (EMA) questionnaires, weekly personalized feedback reports, and peer support groups improves its effectiveness. …”
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What are parents' preferences for Human Papillomavirus vaccination promotion messages and communication? Application of a discrete choice experiment to a French Caribbean setting by Frédérique G. E. Dorleans, Jonathan Sicsic, Valérie Henry, Isabelle Bonmarin, Gwladys Nadia Gbaguidi, Lucie Leon, Jocelyn Raude, Jacques Rosine, Judith E. Mueller

“…Scenarios differed by five attributes (diseases characteristics, vaccine safety, health professionals or institutions promoting vaccination, social conformity and optimal vaccination age). …”
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Child Night Blindness and Bitot’s Spots Are Public Health Problems in Lay Armachiho District, Central Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study... by Ajebew Bantihun, Kedir Abdela Gonete, Azeb Atnafu Getie, Asmamaw Atnafu

“…Therefore, both night blindness and Bitot’s spots are a public health problem and call for the attention of health professionals in primary health care facilities.…”
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Pancreatic cancer mortality in South Africa: A case-control study by M L Nhleko, I Edoka, E Musenge

“…Elevated risks of pancreatic cancer mortality were also found among females who were managers (OR 6.13; 95% CI 1.32 - 28.52; p=0.021), professionals (OR 2.12; 95% CI 1.24 - 3.63; p=0.006), clerical support workers (OR 3.78; 95% CI 1.79 - 7.98; p=0.001) and elementary occupation workers (OR 1.41; 95% CI 0.99 - 2.00; p=0.059). …”
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THE USE OF ZIRCONIUM CEMENTS IN MEDICINE: PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND CLINICAL BENEFITS by Giuroiu Cristian Levente, Clara Haddad, Cristina Albert, Doina Spaiuc, Rusnac Roman, Cezarina Dragomirescu, Alexandru Patrascu, Alina Stefanache

“…In summary, zirconium cements offer a solid choice for dental professionals by combining excellent mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and aesthetic appeal.…”
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Analyzing special needs reports for children: sociodemographic trends, diagnoses, and support areas over five years (2019–2024) by Semih Canpolat, Mehmet Emin Parlak, Esra Kurt Canpolat, Erdogan Oz

“…Looking ahead, it is vital to develop comprehensive strategies to raise community awareness and equip healthcare professionals with the necessary tools to optimize support systems. …”
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Epidemiology of Soft Tissue Sarcoma in Iran: Four‐Year National Cancer Registry Data Report (2014–2017) by Mohammad Sajed Dehghan Banadaki, Vahid Rahmanian, Saeed Hosseini, Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Hosseini, Narjes Hazar

“…The findings of this study may assist healthcare professionals and policymakers in the development of region‐specific plans for the treatment, early detection, and prevention of STSs.…”
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Il "corpo paziente", da oggetto a soggetto della cura: embodiment e caring touch by Anna Restaino, Loredana Cavagnero, Paola Mosca, Mariangela Mazzone, Gabriella Mincione

“… BACKGROUND: La professione infermieristica può esistere senza toccare l’utente? …”
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Evaluation of the Psychiatric Disorders among Amphetamine Addicts in Rehabilitation Centers: A Cross-Sectional Analysis by Saud D. AlOtaibi, Hossam A. Elsisi, Mohammed J. AlShammary, Saud A. AlQader, Hejab A. AlHarbi, Bayan R. AlOlaiyan, Ahmad O. Alanazi, Firas S. AlMendeel, Yazeed N. AlHarbi, Ibrahim AlKhalaf, Ahmad H. Alhowail, Abdelhamid Mohamed Elwy, Ashraf M. Emara

“…A validated questionnaire consisting of psychiatric disorders assessment tools was distributed to healthcare professionals to start an interview with addicts to assess the abnormalities. …”
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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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