Community perceptions of community health worker effectiveness: Contributions to health behaviour change in an urban health district in South Africa by L S Thomas, Y Pillay, E Buch

“…Large-scale, comprehensive CHW programmes at health district level are part of a South African (SA) strategy to re-engineer primary healthcare and take health directly into communities and households, contributing to universal health coverage. …”
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Efficient evidence selection for systematic reviews in traditional Chinese medicine by Yizhen Li, Zhe Huang, Zhongzhi Luan, Shujing Xu, Yunan Zhang, Lin Wu, Darong Wu, Dongran Han, Yixing Liu

“…Methods We integrated an established deep learning model (Evi-BERT combined rule-based method) with Boolean logic algorithms and an expanded retrieval strategy to automatically and accurately select potential evidence with minimal human intervention. …”
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Roles of mobile teams in tracing lost to follow–up clients: evidence from the optimization of COVID-19 vaccination uptake and routine immunization in Ekiti State by Saheed Dipo Isiaka, Dapo Awobeku, Akolade Uthman Jimoh, Mahfus Dauda, Olugbemisola Wuraola Samuel, Stephen Olabode Asaolu, Oluwafisayo Azeez Ayodeji, Sunday Atobatele, Segun Adenipekun, Chukwudinma Okoh, Zubair Adegoke, Sidney Sampson

“…Abstract Background Evidence from literature has established that tracing lost to follow-up clients is an effective strategy for complementing other mechanisms for infectious disease control like human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), tuberculosis, and other diseases such as Ebola. …”
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Therapeutic potential of monomethyl fumarate and aluminum ion combination in alleviating inflammation and oxidative stress in psoriasis by Hang Han, Guojiang Zhang, Yuanyuan Yang, Chenxi Li, Xiandeng Li, Ling Zhong, Zan Chen, Jianxia Xiong, Tao Cai, Lingjuan Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Qinjian Zhao

“…Overall, these findings support the MMF and aluminum ions combination (MMFAL) as a potential therapeutic strategy for psoriasis, effectively diminishing inflammation and oxidative stress.…”
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MT-100, a human Tie2-agonistic antibody, improves penile neurovasculature in diabetic mice via the novel target Srpx2 by Fang-Yuan Liu, Young-Lai Cho, Fitri Rahma Fridayana, Lashkari Niloofar, Minh Nhat Vo, Yan Huang, Anita Limanjaya, Mi-Hye Kwon, Jiyeon Ock, Seon-Jin Lee, Guo Nan Yin, Nam-Kyung Lee, Ji-Kan Ryu

“…The angiopoietin-Tie2 signaling pathway plays a critical role in blood vessel development, formation, remodeling, and peripheral nerve regeneration. Therefore, strategies for activating the Tie2 signaling pathway have been developed as potential therapies for neurovascular diseases. …”
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Altered expression of miRNA profile in peripheral blood mononuclear cells following the third dose of inactivated COVID-19 vaccine by Guanguan Qiu, Ruoyang Zhang, Huifeng Qian, Ruoqiong Huang, Jie Xia, Ruoxi Zang, Zhenkai Le, Qiang Shu, Jianguo Xu, Guoping Zheng, Jiangmei Wang

“…COVID-19 vaccination is the most effective strategy for preventing severe disease and death. Inactivated vaccines are the most accessible type of COVID-19 vaccines in developing countries. …”
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Clinical Validation of the Defining Characteristics of the Nursing Diagnosis ‘Activity Intolerance’ in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome by Diana Isabel Cáceres Rivera, Luz Mileyde Jaimes Rojas, Luisa Yaneth Cristancho Zambrano, Jennifer Vanesa Acosta Barón, Diana Ivonne Cañon Gómez, Lyda Z. Rojas

“…This process solidifies standardised nursing language as a valuable strategy in nursing care, providing substantial support for practical decision‐making. …”
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Newcastle disease virus genotype VII.1.1 identified from backyard chickens with low antibody titer: Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. by Bezina Arega Emeru, Haregawi Tesfaye Desta, Yosef Deneke

“…High viral similarity between neighboring countries emphasizes the need for regional disease control strategy.…”
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The Efficacy of Parenteral Nutrition and Enteral Nutrition Supports in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systemic Review and Network Meta-Analysis by Yan Qin, Maoxia Liu, Fengbao Guo, Du Chen, Peng Yang, Xionghui Chen, Feng Xu

“…Available evidence suggests that EN + PN appears to be the most effective strategy for patients with TBI in improving clinical outcomes and nutritional support compared with other nutritional supports. …”
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Synthesis, X-Ray Crystal Structures, and Preliminary Antiproliferative Activities of New s-Triazine-hydroxybenzylidene Hydrazone Derivatives by Assem Barakat, Fardous F. El-Senduny, Zainab Almarhoon, Hessa H. Al-Rasheed, Farid A. Badria, Abdullah Mohammed Al-Majid, Hazem A. Ghabbour, Ayman El-Faham

“…These compounds were synthesized through a hydrazone linkage connecting both the s-triazine and hydroxybenzylidene derivatives. The synthetic strategy adopted allowed the synthesis of the target compounds with excellent yields and purities as observed from their NMR (1H and 13C) and elemental analysis. …”
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Social media-based Health Education plus Exercise Program (SHEEP) to improve muscle function among young-old adults with possible sarcopenia in the community: A feasibility study p... by Ya Shi, Emma Stanmore, Lisa McGarrigle, Chris Todd

“…Using co-design methodology, we developed a multicomponent intervention strategy of health education and exercise for sarcopenia prevention utilizing the TikTok platform.…”
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Understanding the Impact of Salt Stress on Plant Pathogens Through Phenotypic and Transcriptomic Analysis by Hyejung Jung, Gil Han, Duyoung Lee, Hyun-Kyoung Jung, Young-Sam Kim, Hee Jeong Kong, Young-Ok Kim, Young-Su Seo, Jungwook Park

“…Additionally, the application of salt stress combined with the beneficial bacterium <i>Chryseobacterium salivictor</i> significantly reduced tomato wilt caused by <i>R. solanacearum</i>, suggesting a potential management strategy. This study underscores practical implications for effectively understanding and controlling plant pathogens under future climate changes involving salt stress.…”
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Awareness and Attitude Toward Artificial Intelligence Among Medical Students and Pathology Trainees: Survey Study by Anwar Rjoop, Mohammad Al-Qudah, Raja Alkhasawneh, Nesreen Bataineh, Maram Abdaljaleel, Moayad A Rjoub, Mustafa Alkhateeb, Mohammad Abdelraheem, Salem Al-Omari, Omar Bani-Mari, Anas Alkabalan, Saoud Altulaih, Iyad Rjoub, Rula Alshimi

“…In comparison with prior research, these attitudes are similar in low-income and industrialized countries, highlighting the need for a global strategy to introduce AI instruction to medical students everywhere in this era of rapidly expanding technology.…”
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Consequences of changing regional integration on environmental development, agricultural markets, and food security by L.A. Omarbakiyev, S.M. Kantarbayeva, A.K. Nizamdinova, S.T. Zhumasheva, G.Zh. Seitkhamzina, A. Saulembekova

“…Therefore, this article aimed to examine the sustainable agriculture practices implemented in Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial complex to improve food security and reduce the environmental impact of agriculture.METHODS: To collect information, a mixed research strategy combining qualitative and quantitative methods was used. …”
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In Silico Evaluation of Algorithm-Based Clinical Decision Support Systems: Protocol for a Scoping Review by Michael Dorosan, Ya-Lin Chen, Qingyuan Zhuang, Shao Wei Sean Lam

“…ConclusionsWe refined our data extraction strategy through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, planning to analyze results using thematic analyses to identify approaches to in silico evaluation. …”
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β-Hydroxybutyrate-induced mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) release mediated innate inflammatory response in bovine mammary epithelial cells by inhibiting autophagy by Yihui Huo, Taiyu Shen, Tianyin Feng, Moli Li, Wanli Zhao, Juan J. Loor, Ben Aernouts, Androniki Psifidi, Chuang Xu

“…Therefore, this study aimed to explore the underlying mechanisms of mtDNA-induced inflammation under BHB stress and evaluate the potential therapeutic strategy of autophagy activation in mitigating this damage. …”
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Isoforsythiaside confers neuroprotection against Alzheimer’s disease by attenuating ferroptosis and neuroinflammation in vivo and in vitro by Chunyue Wang, Hongbo Jiang, Honghan Liu, Shanshan Chen, Hangyu Guo, Shuoshuo Ma, Weiwei Han, Yu Li, Di Wang

“…IFY may prevent ferroptosis and neuroinflammation in AD and provide a new treatment strategy for AD.…”
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The Differential Effects of Leukocyte-Containing and Pure Platelet-Rich Plasma on Nucleus Pulposus-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Implications for the Clinical Treatment of Interv... by Jun Jia, Shan-zheng Wang, Liang-yu Ma, Jia-bin Yu, Yu-dong Guo, Chen Wang

“…Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a promising strategy for intervertebral disc degeneration. However, the potential harmful effects of leukocytes in PRP on nucleus pulposus-derived mesenchymal stem cells (NPMSCs) have seldom been studied. …”
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Breastfeeding Practices and Food Consumption of Socially Vulnerable Children by Natália A. Oliveira, Nathalia Pizato, Érika S. O. Patriota, Ariene S. do Carmo, Gabriela Buccini, Vivian S. S. Gonçalves

“…In this context, home-visiting programs are an important strategy for nutritional and health care education to provide relevant guidelines. …”
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Automatic Detection of the Aortic Annular Plane and Coronary Ostia from Multidetector Computed Tomography by Patricio Astudillo, Peter Mortier, Johan Bosmans, Ole De Backer, Peter de Jaegere, Francesco Iannaccone, Matthieu De Beule, Joni Dambre

“…We trained three convolutional neural networks (CNNs) with 344 multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) acquisitions to detect five anatomical landmarks relevant for TAVI planning: the three basal attachment points of the aortic valve leaflets and the left and right coronary ostia. The detection strategy used these three CNN models to analyse a single MDCT image and yield three segmentation volumes as output. …”
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