Prevalence of hepatitis B virus and associated factors among blood donors in Hossana blood bank catchment area, Southern Ethiopia by Mesfin Menza Jaldo, Mhireteab WoldeYohannes Joffe, Eyasu Samuel Zemedkun

“…Methods A community-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among 546 blood donors in the Hossana blood bank catchment area from August 22 to September 22, 2023. …”
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Reliability and Validity of Visual Estimation in Determining Thorax Rotation Mobility using the Quadruped Lumbar-Locked Position by Katelyn S Whetstone, Kyle A Matsel, Andrew S Patton, Sarah E Gehres, Kate Schwartzkopf-Phifer

“… # Purpose To establish the reliability and discriminant validity of visual estimation of thorax rotation range of motion across clinicians of differing experience levels in determining normal mobility and active or passive physiological deficits when utilizing the quadruped lumbar-locked position. # Study Design Cross-sectional # Methods Thirty-eight subjects (21 female, 17 male) with a mean age of 27 years ± 6.67 were assessed with the quadruped lumbar-locked thorax rotation test by three examiners with various clinical experience in real-time and again one week later. …”
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Protocol for the impact of machine learning-based clinician decision support algorithims in perioperative care (IMAGINATIVE) in Singapore general hospital : a large prospective ran... by Marcus Ong, Hairil Rizal Abdullah, Ecosse Lamoureux, Elaine Lum, Gek Hsiang Lim, Tan Pei Yi Brenda, Celestine Loh

“…The IMAGINATIVE Trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of such systems in a large academic medical centre.Methods and analysis This study adopts type 1 effectiveness-implementation study design within a randomised controlled trial framework. …”
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Families’ opinions about their involvement in care during hospitalization: a mixed-methods study by Josien M. Woldring, Wolter Paans, Reinold O. B. Gans, Hinke M. van der Werf, Marie Louise Luttik

“…Methods A sequential explanatory mixed-method study design was used, where quantitative data collection is followed by qualitative data collection for a deeper understanding of the quantitative findings. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Perinatal Asphyxia in Neonates Admitted to Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Gebrehiwot Teklehaimanot Gebregziabher, Fikaden Berhe Hadgu, Haftom Temesgen Abebe

“…An institution-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among neonates admitted to Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from January 1, 2016, to December 30, 2017. …”
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Individual physical activity preferences of adolescents in the Czech Republic and Poland: a 14-year comparative study reflecting the gender trends and prospective responses to glob... by Michal Kudlacek, Karel Fromel, Dorota Groffik, Josef Mitas

“…The aim of the study is to investigate and compare the long-term trends in PA preferences among individuals in Poland and the Czech Republic, exploring the impact of global lifestyle challenges over the past 14 years, including the pandemic, on PA behaviors and choices. Methods The study design is cross-sectional and data gathering was in the period between 2007 and 2020, this research encompassed 19,235 participants aged 15 to 26. …”
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Risk Factors for Shoulder Injuries in Water Polo: a Cohort Study by Félix Croteau, David Paradelo, David Pearsall, Shawn Robbins

“… # Purpose To estimate whether previous injury, changes in strength, range of motion (ROM) or upward scapular rotation (UR) are related to shoulder injuries in water polo players. # Study Design Descriptive cohort study # Methods Thirty-nine international-level players participated (19 males). …”
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Therapeutic effects of NAC and CoQ10 on aluminium phosphide poisoning as an adjuvant therapy: A Pilot study by Maii Farag Henaidy, Maha Ghanem, Shehata Farag Shehata, Amal M. Shouair, Reda R. Mabrouk

“…Subjects and methods: The study design was a retrospective-prospective study. It was conducted in the poisoning unit of Kafer Eldwar General Hospital. …”
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Evaluation of Hafıza-i Saltanat theater play and activities in terms of history teaching by Muhammet Ahmet Tokdemir, Gülin Karabağ, Cemile Açıl

“…Document analysis and holistic single case study design, which are qualitative research methods, were used in the study. …”
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Evaluation of Neck-shaft Angle and Anteversion in Dry Femora of Adult Indian Population: A Descriptive Analysis by Akash Hosthota, Manikandan Thandapani, N Deen M Ismail, Aravind J Devendrappa, Mohammed Shahid

“…Inclusion and exclusion criteria were established based on the study design. The AV and NSA were measured using three methods—direct measurement, biplanar radiography, and axial computed tomography (CT). …”
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Active Management of Third Stage of Labor: Practice and Associated Factors among Obstetric Care Providers in North Wollo, Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Wondwosen Molla, Asresash Demissie, Marta Tessema

“…An institution-based cross-sectional study design was applied from March 15 to April 15, 2020. …”
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Sensorimotor Dysfunction Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction- an Afferent Perspective: A Scoping Review by Thilina N Vitharana, Enda King, Kieran Moran

“…The study also aimed to report differences in function within the two systems between the two limbs of an individual following ACLR (within-subject). # Study Design Scoping review # Methods A search was conducted in PubMed, SPORTDiscus, CINAHL, Medline and Embase up until September 2021. …”
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Exploring the Effects of a Neck Strengthening Program on Purposeful Soccer Heading Biomechanics and Neurocognition by Katelyn M. Waring, Edward R Smith, Gary P Austin, Thomas G Bowman

“…The hypothesis was that the neck strengthening program would improve strength, maintain neurocognition, and alter purposeful soccer heading biomechanics. # Study Design Randomized controlled trial. # Methods Twenty collegiate soccer athletes (8 males, 12 females, age=20.15±1.35 years, height=171.67±9.01 cm, mass=70.56±11.03 kg) volunteered to participate. …”
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Item-level and Composite-level Interrater Reliability of Functional Movement Screen™ Scores Following Condensed Training in Novice Raters by Brent A Harper, Stephen M Glass

“… # PURPOSE The purpose of this research was to examine the effect of a two-hour FMS^TM^ training seminar on measures of reliability between previously untrained scorers. # STUDY DESIGN Repeated measures, descriptive cohort study…”
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Artificial Intelligence-Powered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Chatbots, a Systematic Review by Maryam Farzan, Hamid Ebrahimi, Maryam Pourali, Fatemeh Sabeti

“…We have also discussed the included studies’ limitations; that is, study design shortcomings and lack of sample diversity. …”
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Mature Cystic Teratoma of the Ovary; Clinicopathological Evaluation of 143 Cases in our Series, 5 Years Experience by Ferah Kazanci, Betul Ogut, Dilek Yapar, Ozlem Erdem, M. Anil Onan

“…In this retrospective study, it is aimed to evaluate clinicopathological findings of the patients who were operated on due to the preliminary diagnosis of dermoid cyst. STUDY DESIGN: Between May 2013 and May 2018, the findings of a total of 143 patients who were operated on with a preliminary diagnosis of dermoid cyst in our institution were analyzed retrospectively. …”
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The Convergent Validity of the SWAY Balance Application to Assess Postural Stability in Military Cadets Recovering from Concussion by Max K Dummar, Michael S Crowell, Will Pitt, Ai Mei Yu, Paige McHenry, Timothy Benedict, Jamie Morris, Erin M Miller

“… # Purpose To determine the known groups and convergent validity of the SWAY to assess balance after a concussion. # Study Design Case-Control Study. # Methods Twenty participants with acute concussion and twenty controls were recruited. …”
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The mediating role of physical activity and quality of life in the association between knee osteoarthritis-related symptoms and physical function of post-COVID patients in Metro Ma... by Donald Manlapaz, Jon Timothy Rivero, Eliana Caris Cabildo, Jeremy Christian Advincula, Marc Angelo Aquino, Miguel Gabriel De la Paz, Maria Paulina Duldulao, Andrea Amor Maravilla, Cyd Ahnilark Montera, Kent Stefon Tee

“…However, there is a scarcity of studies relating to knee OA during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly its impact on symptoms and quality of life.Methods This analytic cross-sectional study design will recruit participants aged 40 and above from Metro Manila with knee pain and COVID-19 history. …”
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Exploring the adoption of diaphragm and lung ultrasound (DLUS) by physiotherapists, physical therapists, and respiratory therapists: an updated scoping review by Simon Hayward, Camella Cardinael, Chloe Tait, Michael Reid, Andrew McCarthy

“…A charting form was developed and piloted to extract: title, authors, year of publication, country of origin, professional group involved (population), lung or diaphragm ultrasound (concept), evaluation method, educational, clinical or research setting (context), subject/disease/patient group, sample size, study design and professional group performing DLUS. …”
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Success Rates of Clomiphene Citrate and Recombinant Gonadotropin Cycles: A Single-Center Experience by Beril Gurlek, Ali Sertac Batioglu, Mine Kanat-Pektas, Ibrahim Kale, Ozgur Onal, Nafiye Yilmaz-Karakas

“… Objective: This aim of this study is to assess the ovulation induction cycles based on clomiphene citrate and gonadotropin administration and specify the factors associated with successful outcomes. Study Design: This is a prospective study of 631 patients who underwent 917 ovulation induction cycles. …”
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