National Patient Satisfaction Survey as a Predictor for Quality of Care and Quality Improvement – Experience and Practice by Cui J, Du J, Zhang N, Liang Z

“…Tailoring service improvement strategies to specific hospital contexts, such as type, location, and patient demographics, is crucial.Keywords: patient satisfaction, quality of care, healthcare information management system, clinician communication…”
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Challenges and possibilities when doing research on active school travel interventions in a school setting - a non-randomized pilot study assessing feasibility of an evaluation des... by Mathias Andersson, Elena Tseli, Anna-Karin Lindqvist, Stina Rutberg, Annie Palstam

“…Although children were positive about participation and found reporting to be easy, our results invoke the need to use alternative research designs and recruitment strategies that also attract children using non-active modes of travel when evaluating AST interventions in school contexts. …”
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Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance with Amyloid Deposition in the Lung and Non-Amyloid Eosinophilic Deposition in the Brain: A Case Report by Francois Abi-Fadel, Nisarg R. Desai, Gita Vatandoust, Rabih Said, Aaron Gottesman, Terenig Terjanian

“…Further research is needed in order to better define the optimal treatment and management strategies of MGUS and its complications.…”
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Learnings from COVID-19 Forced Lockdown on Regional Air Quality and Mitigation Potential for South Asia by Abhishek Upadhyay, Parth Sarathi Mahapatra, Praveen Kumar Singh, Sishir Dahal, Suresh Pokhrel, Amit Bhujel, Indu Bikram Joshi, Shankar Prasad Paudel, Siva Praveen Puppala, Bhupesh Adhikary

“…Without this deeper understanding, mitigation strategies cannot be effectively targeted, wasting limited resources as well as risking unintended consequences both for the atmosphere and how mitigation action is perceived by the wider public.…”
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Exploring the Diversity and Ecological Dynamics of Palm Leaf Spotting Fungi—A Case Study on Ornamental Palms in Portugal by Diana S. Pereira, Alan J. L. Phillips

“…Understanding these complex ecological dynamics is essential for identifying potential phytopathogenic threats and developing effective management strategies for the health and sustainability of ornamental plants.…”
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Beta-hydroxy-beta-methyl butyrate supplementation in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Yu Ren, Ya-Bei Gao, Da-Xing Yu, Hui-Bin Huang

“…This may be because of the different HMB strategies used in the included trials. Our findings provide insights into future research designs that explore the clinical efficacy of HMB in this patient population.…”
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Ghanaian women’s experience of intimate partner violence (IPV) during group antenatal care: a brief report from a cluster randomised controlled trial by Samia J. Abdelnabi, Michelle L. Munro-Kramer, Cheryl A. Moyer, John E.O. Williams, Jody R. Lori

“…Global health impact for policy and action: Effective global health action and policy must extend beyond educational efforts, incorporating multifaceted strategies that include healthcare provider training, robust community engagement, and legislation aimed at preventing intimate partner violence, with a special focus on safeguarding the well-being of women during pregnancy and the postpartum period.…”
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A Survey on Adversarial Attacks for Malware Analysis by Kshitiz Aryal, Maanak Gupta, Mahmoud Abdelsalam, Pradip Kunwar, Bhavani Thuraisingham

“…The survey highlights real-world adversarial evasion attacks on machine learning-based anti-malware engines under each taxonomical heading, demonstrating the evolution and refinement of these attack strategies over time. Our survey outlines current limitations and practical challenges in executing adversarial attacks against malware detectors in real-world environments. …”
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ADvAnced PhysioTherapy in MuSculosKeletal Triage: Investigating prognostic factors, healthcare utilisation and clinical outcomes (ADAPT MSK) - a cohort study protocol. [version 2;... by Louise Keating, Fiona Callan, Helen P. French, Sarah Casserley-Feeney

“…Engagement with a public patient involvement (PPI) panel will explore dissemination strategies for public and service user engagement.…”
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Traumatic degloving injuries: a prospective study to assess injury patterns, management, and outcomes at a single center in northern India by Divij Jayant, Atul Parashar, Ramesh Sharma

“…Primary preventive strategies (e.g., road safety protocols, preplacement training, and proper protective equipment in industries) are also needed to reduce the incidence of these injuries.…”
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Coping with sand and dust storms: Developing and validating of an adaptation assessment tool by Shiva Salehi, Ali Ardalan, Abbas - Ostadtaghizadeh, Armin Zareiyan, Gholamreza Garmaroudi, Abbas Rahimiforoushani

“… Introduction: Given the multitude of climate changes and the varying level of adaptation in different societies, it is necessary to measure the degree of adaptation to climate change in any society, as these aids in planning strategies to promote adaptation. Achieving such a goal requires the use of reliable, stable, and indigenous culture-based tools. …”
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Racial and gender disparities in patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy for large vessel occlusion at a comprehensive stroke center by Olivia Duru, Ryan G. Eaton, Nathan Ritchey, Sharon Heaton, Ciarán J. Powers

“…Further investigation with data from multiple centers is necessary to validate these findings and identify strategies for improving utilization of thrombectomy.…”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Overweight and Obesity among Primary School Children Aged 7–17 Years in Urban Mbarara, Uganda by Benedict Twinomugisha, Abdon Marius Birungi

“…There is a need to establish evidence-based strategies to inform policy on prevention of childhood overweight/obesity.…”
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Documentation of ethnoveterinary knowledge and alternative practices for cattle tick control in Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province, South Africa by Confidence Semakane Phaahla, Jeremiah Leshweni Shai, Vincent Maduna, Resoketswe Charlotte Moropeng, Solomon Ramagoai Magano

“…This study aimed to document the ethnoveterinary practices employed by local communities to control cattle ticks, highlighting the use of alternative methods rooted in indigenous knowledge (IK).MethodsData were collected using a purposive sampling method to select traditional livestock keepers, herders, and community elders to uncover the plant-based treatments and management strategies used in tick control. In addition, a semi-structured questionnaire and a guided field survey were employed to collect data.ResultsA total of 250 participants, with an age range from 18 to over 60 years, were recruited. …”
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Examining the impact of probiotic Lactiplantibacillus pentosus 6MMI on inhibiting biofilm formation, adhesion, and virulence gene expression in Listeria monocytogenes ATCC 19115 by Behrooz Alizadeh Behbahani, Mostafa Rahmati-Joneidabad, Morteza Taki

“…Overall, Lpb. pentosus 6MMI represents a valuable candidate for further investigation in probiotic development and biofilm management strategies.…”
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Epidemiology of breast cancer in Chinese women from 1990 to 2021: a systematic analysis and comparison with the global burden by Zheng Long, Yujie Qiu, Zhenghao Long, Zicheng Jin

“…Therefore, this study aimed to analyse the trends in the breast cancer burden in China from 1990 to 2021 and compare them with global trends to provide insights for future prevention and control strategies. Methods Data were sourced from the Global Burden of Disease database 2021, which includes comprehensive information on the disease burden across 204 countries from 1990 to 2021. …”
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Mining Potential Drug Targets and Constructing Diagnostic Models for Heart Failure Based on miRNA-mRNA Networks by Xiangming Fang, Rensheng Song, Jiaxing Wei, Qin Liao, Zhenhong Zeng

“…This provides a new promising direction to improve the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment outcome and guide more effective immunotherapy strategies of HF.…”
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices toward Knee Pain and Its Various Treatment Modalities among Patients by Akhil Bhalla, Sidharth Verma, Sanjog Ramrao Mekewar, Sasmit Dipak Lotliker, Aanchal Sharma, Oshin Agrawal, Maitri Shah, Hritik Madan, Dhriti Sood

“…Addressing these gaps can lead to better pain management strategies and reduced disease burden, especially in resource-constrained settings like India.…”
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CLINICAL PROFILE AND MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTROPHIC SCARS AT DR. SOETOMO GENERAL ACADEMIC HOSPITAL SURABAYA, INDONESIA by Arda Rahmanisa Perdanakusuma, Iswinarno Doso Saputro, Evy Evrianti

“…To address this gap, researchers conducted a descriptive study to systematically examine various variables associated with hypertrophic scars, aiming to enhance understanding and inform more effective management strategies. Methods: This research is a retrospective descriptive analysis utilizing secondary data from medical records of patients with hypertrophic scars treated at Dr. …”
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Association of Albumin‐To‐Creatinine Ratio With Diabetic Retinopathy Among US Adults (NHANES 2009–2016) by Han Dai, Ling Liu, Weiwei Xu

“…Future longitudinal studies should validate these findings, particularly in identified high‐risk subgroups, and investigate underlying mechanisms, potentially advancing personalised DR prediction and management strategies.…”
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