CONSORT 2025 statement: Updated guideline for reporting randomised trials. by Sally Hopewell, An-Wen Chan, Gary S Collins, Asbjørn Hróbjartsson, David Moher, Kenneth F Schulz, Ruth Tunn, Rakesh Aggarwal, Michael Berkwits, Jesse A Berlin, Nita Bhandari, Nancy J Butcher, Marion K Campbell, Runcie C W Chidebe, Diana Elbourne, Andrew Farmer, Dean A Fergusson, Robert M Golub, Steven N Goodman, Tammy C Hoffmann, John P A Ioannidis, Brennan C Kahan, Rachel L Knowles, Sarah E Lamb, Steff Lewis, Elizabeth Loder, Martin Offringa, Philippe Ravaud, Dawn P Richards, Frank W Rockhold, David L Schriger, Nandi L Siegried, Sophie Staniszewska, Rod S Taylor, Lehana Thabane, David Torgerson, Sunita Vohra, Ian R White, Isabelle Boutron

“…However, there is overwhelming evidence that the quality of reporting is not optimal. The CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) statement was designed to improve the quality of reporting and provides a minimum set of items to be included in a report of a randomised trial. …”
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Long-term outcomes of additional surgery versus surveillance-only clinical decision for early colorectal cancer patients after non-curative endoscopic resection: a meta-analysis by Chun-Zeng Jia

“…This suggests that such an approach may represent a more optimal clinical decision for early-stage colorectal cancer (CRC) patients who have received non-curative endoscopic resection (ER). …”
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A comparative analysis of the impact of climate change on emergence of infectious diseases and outbreaks in remote areas of Sindh, Pakistan by Miss Hafsa Faruqui, Dr. Saeed Khan

“…For instance, recent flooding in Sindh caused a surge in waterborne diseases, due to contaminated water sources and inadequate sanitation that act as breeding grounds for pathogens. …”
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Examining How Technology Supports Shared Decision-Making in Oncology Consultations: Qualitative Thematic Analysis by Alan Yung, Tim Shaw, Judy Kay, Anna Janssen

“…However, this potential has not yet been fully realized, and significant modifications are required to optimize their usefulness in person-centered SDM. Although technology can facilitate information sharing and improve the efficiency of consultation workflows, it is only part of a complex human communication process that needs support from multiple sources, including the broader multidisciplinary cancer team.…”
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Evolution and early warning of supply risks across entire product chain of China’s rare mineral resources by ZHOU Na, WANG Di, WU Qiaosheng, WANG Qiang, YANG Cheng, LI Jingyuan

“…The average supply risk of Zr was high (“tight” level), imposing severe constraints on downstream new materials industries. (2) The sources of supply risk for different resources exhibited heterogeneous characteristics. …”
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Analysis of the Carbon Footprint of a Textile Company for the Automotive Industry by Beatriz Silva, David Malheiro, Dinis Júnior, Francisca Nunes, Joana Santos, Liliana Guimarães, Maria Socorro, Mariana Carvalho, Mariana Silva, Rui M. Lima, Rui M. Sousa

“…These findings highlight the need for concrete measures to mitigate climate change, such as transitioning from stationary natural gas combustion to green electric power; identifying companies with more suitable waste treatment solutions, process changes that reduce disposable, and easily substitutable materials; making use of green electricity; exploring alternative transport methods or combining different modes, such as using electric vehicles for short distances; and optimizing transport routes. …”
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Use of Mukbang in Health Promotion: Scoping Review by Xiao Wang, Yuxue Xiao, Sujin Nam, Ting Zhong, Dongyan Tang, William Ho Cheung Li, Peige Song, Wei Xia

“…We also searched gray literature sources like Google Scholar and ProQuest. We used a data extraction chart to extract information relevant to the impact of mukbang on health. …”
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Comparing the Prognostic Value of Lactate to the Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio Among Sepsis Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study by Bou Chebl R, Haidar S, Kattouf N, Assaf M, Alwan JS, Khamis MM, Abdeldaem K, Makki M, Tamim H, Abou Dagher G

“…No significant differences were found in AUCs between lactate and NLR in patients with septic shock, Lactate< 2, Lactate≥ 2, diabetes, malignancy, chronic kidney diseases, other sources of infection, albumin ≥ 30 and age ≥ 65.Conclusion: In this study, lactate but not NLR was associated with in-hospital mortality. …”
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Family Experiences, Needs, and Perceptions in Home-Based Hospice Care for Patients With Terminal Cancer: Meta-Synthesis and Systematic Review by Xin Ming Deng, Kanokwan Hounsri, Violeta Lopez, Wilson Wai-San Tam

“…The goal is identifying key themes that can improve caregiver support and service delivery. MethodsA systematic search was conducted across MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Google Scholar, and relevant gray literature sources up to March 14, 2025. …”
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A METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO DESIGNING EXPERIMENTS WHEN DEALING WITH IDENTIFICATION TESTS FOR MEDICINAL PRODUCT COMPONENTS (AS ILLUSTRATED BY ASCORBIC ACID) by Yu. B. Purim, M. L. Kruglyakova, L. N. Bulanova, M. V. Agapkina, L. N. Stronova, T. N. Bokovikova, E. P. Gernikova

“…The analysis of literature sources helped to determine qualitative tests that were assessed for potential use for identification testing of ascorbic acid as a component of the analysed medicinal product. …”
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Evaluating the dependability of peer assessment in project-based learning for pre-clinical students: a generalizability theory approach by Sethapong Lertsakulbunlue, Anupong Kantiwong

“…This study examines the dependability of peer assessments, and the optimal number of items and raters needed for a reliable assessment in project-based learning (PtBL). …”
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Development of Hybrid District Heating Systems by A. V. Sednin, K. M. Dyussenov

“…It is indicated that in order to ensure the required maneuverable properties of heat supply systems, it is necessary to develop and apply new methods of planning and managing heat supply systems, excluding a single-purpose approach in the organization of hybrid systems, which manifests a synergistic effect with new possibilities for finding optimal solutions aimed at reducing fuel consumption. …”
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Telenursing as an Effective Ally for Improving Patient Outcomes in Diabetes? An Umbrella Review by Marika Lo Monaco, Arianna Profeta, Salvatore Corrao

“…AMSTAR 2 was used to assess the quality of the included studies. Data Sources We conducted an umbrella review from July 2023 to May 2024, searching Cochrane Library, PubMed, SCOPUS, and PROSPERO for systematic reviews published from inception to May 10, 2024. …”
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Effect of topical emollient oil application on weight of preterm newborns: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Fekadeselassie Belege Getaneh, Anissa Mohammed, Alemu Gedefie Belete, Amare Muche, Aznamariyam Ayres, Yibeltal Asmamaw, Zemen Mengesha, Asrat Dimtse, Natnael Moges Misganaw, Dires Birhanu Mihretie, Zebenay Workneh Bitew, Meaza Mengstu, Asressie Molla

“…To identify relevant studies, comprehensive searches were conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Clinical trials, ProQuest Central, Epistemonikos, and gray literature sources. The inclusion criteria were based on the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcomes) format. …”
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A dataset of three vine water status indicators, weather records and soil available water capacity components collected from a rain-fed Mediterranean vineyardZenodo by Yulin Zhang, Léo Pichon, Bruno Tisseyre

“…Soil available water capacity components (horizon thickness, field capacity, permanent wilting point, bulk density, and rock fragment content) were measured in 5 of the 70 plots after prior soil profile wall analyses.Monitoring vine water status is essential for optimizing grape yield and wine quality. While Ψpd and δ13C are considered reference methods, they are expensive and prone to logistical constrains. …”
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Relations Between Medical Students’ Motivational Persistence Skills and Their Acceptance of Specific Blended Learning Tools by Cristina Gena Dascalu, Claudiu Topoliceanu, Magda Ecaterina Antohe

“…The concept of blended education, which refers to the intensive integration of digital resources into the teaching process and its mixed online and on-site delivery, combining as much as possible the advantages of both methods in an optimal way, is becoming increasingly popular among teaching tools. …”
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Prevalence of cardiovascular symptoms in post-acute COVID-19 syndrome: a meta-analysis by Li-wei Huang, Hua-min Li, Bei He, Xiao-bo Wang, Qi-zhi Zhang, Wen-xing Peng

“…Sensitivity and subgroup analysis were performed to assess the robustness of the results and to identify sources of heterogeneity. Results A total of 37 studies, encompassing 2,965,467 patients, were included in the analysis. …”
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Assessment of knowledge, attitude & practice of biomedical waste management among junior doctors during COVID-19 pandemic in a medical college & hospital of Eastern India by Hasina Banu, Swarnava Pramanick, Sinjita Dutta, Kumkum Bhattacharyya, Hirak Jyoti Raj

“…Purpose: Bio-medical wastes (BMW) including COVID-19 wastes being important sources of transmission of infections and pollution need scientific handling and disposal. …”
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Tailored therapy guided by genotypic resistance from gastric mucosa samples in the first-line treatment of infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Cailing Li, Kai Zhou, Baojun Suo, Yanyan Shi, Guangjie Ping, Liya Zhou, Zhiqiang Song

“…Design: A systematic review and meta-analysis following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Data sources and methods: The literature was searched in PubMed, Web of Science, and Wanfang databases under the keywords “ Helicobacter pylori ,” “tailored therapy,” and “genotypic resistance” before March 1, 2025. …”
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Investigation of heavy metals adsorbed on microplastics in drinking water and water resources of Zabol by Mohammad Reza Rezaei Kahkha, Jamshid Piri, Ali Faghihi-Zarandi, Massoud Kaykhaii

“…Future studies should explore the health effects of MPs and HMs, optimize sampling methods, and focus on long-term monitoring under diverse environmental conditions to address this emerging issue comprehensively.…”
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