Digital vs. conventional instructor-led midwifery training in Benue State, Nigeria: a randomized non-inferiority trial by Fanan Ujoh, Anja Dzunic-Wachilonga, Rafat Noor, Victoria Gusa, Roseline Ape-aii, Isaac Ohene, Rajan Bola, Jan Christilaw, Stephen Hodgins, Ronald Lett

“…Students’ knowledge, thinking, and technical skills were assessed using a pre-test, post-test, Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE), and daily modular quizzes. …”
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Maternal health education and social support needs across the perinatal continuum of care: a thematic analysis of interviews with postpartum women in Punjab, India by Preetika Sharma, Rashmi Bagga, Maliha Khan, Mona Duggal, Darshan Hosapatna Basavarajappa, Alka Ahuja, Ankita Kankaria, Nadia Diamond-Smith, Vijay Kumar, Manju Kashyap, Pushpendra Singh, Jasmeet Kaur, Alison M. El Ayadi

“…Participant narratives highlighted the crucial role of both formal and informal support structures, with a heavy reliance on advice from community health workers (ASHAs), midwives, and doctors. …”
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Exploring medical educators’ perspectives on teaching effectiveness and student learning by Adnan Sukkurwalla, Syed Jaffar Abbas Zaidi, Muhammad Taqi, Zubia Waqar, Ambrina Qureshi

“…First, the Approaches to Teaching Inventory (ATI) was administered to 130 medical and dental educators in Karachi, Pakistan (71% response rate, n = 93), assessing teacher-centered (Information Transmission/Teacher-Focused, ITTF) versus student-centered (Conceptual Change/Student-Focused, CCSF) approaches. Second, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 educators purposively selected from the initial sample. …”
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Impact of multidimensional assessment on anti-fracture treatment decisions in patients with fragility hip fractures within a Fracture Liaison Service by Chiara Ceolin, Stefania Sella, Cristina Simonato, Ester Bukli, Giulia Bano, Valentina Camozzi, Anna Bertocco, Marco Onofrio Torres, Alberta Cecchinato, Martin Diogo, Mor Peleg Falb, Francesca Guidolin, Maria Grazia Rodà, Michele Cannito, Antonio Berizzi, Andrea Venturin, Vito Cianci, Elisa Pala, Mariachiara Cerchiaro, Deris Gianni Boemo, Maria Vittoria Nesoti, Gaetano Paride Arcidiacono, Paolo Simioni, Pietro Ruggieri, Giuseppe Sergi, Sandro Giannini, Marina De Rui, on behalf of the Hip-POS working group

“…To address these issues, various post-fracture care programs, including Fracture Liaison Services (FLS), have been implemented worldwide. …”
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Utilization and dose optimization of beta-blockers in chronic heart failure therapy: a mixed-methods study by Sisay Sitotaw Anberbr, Tilaye Arega Moges, Abebech Tewabe Gelaye, Aragaw Dagnew Lakew, Samuel Berihun Dagnew, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew, Getachew Yitayew Tarekegn, Fisseha Nigussie Dagnew

“…Data were collected through structured questionnaires capturing socio-demographic details, clinical characteristics, and medication usage. …”
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Community-Based Approaches to Healthy Aging: Lessons from Japanese Blue Zones by Hiroko Oe, Kai Weeks, Sitsada Sartamorn

“…The study employed qualitative fieldwork methods including semi-structured interviews with 60 residents aged 65 and above, equally divided between the two study sites. …”
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Combined effects of aerobic exercise with ketogenic mediterranean and hypocaloric balanced diets on adolescents with polycystic ovarian syndrome by Reham Hamoda, Nada Elkady, Afaf Botla, Amir Gabr, Efrem Kentiba, Shaimaa Hamed

“…These findings advocate for personalized dietary strategies alongside structured exercise in adolescent polycystic ovarian syndrome management.…”
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Algorithm for analyzing randomness in point patterns by Tony Sampaio, Jorge Rocha, Cláudia M. Viana, Silvana Camboin, Fábio Marcelo Breunig, Edenilson Nascimento, Elaine de Cacia de Lima Frick

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Treatment of wrist stiffness through posture orthosis and active exercise: A case report by Paolo Boccolari, Mario Lando, Lucia Zingarello, Leonardo Monzani Vecchi, Roberto Tedeschi, Danilo Donati

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Autoradiographic comparison between [11C]PiB and [18F]AZD4694 in human brain tissue by Antonio Aliaga, Joseph Therriault, Kely Quispialaya, Arturo Aliaga, Peter Kunach, Arthur C. Macedo, Robert Hopewell, Nesrine Rahmouni, Jean-Paul Soucy, Gassan Massarweh, Marie-Christine Guiot, Tevy Chan, Jesse Klostranec, Aida Mary Abreu Diaz, Andreia Rocha, Giovanna Carello-Collar, Luiza S. Machado, Marco Antônio De Bastiani, Débora Guerini de Souza, Diogo O. Souza, Aline R. Zimmer, Serge Gauthier, Tharick A. Pascoal, Eduardo R. Zimmer, Pedro Rosa-Neto

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Case Report: Lasting complete response to pembrolizumab in mismatch repair-deficient cardiac sarcoma: a genomic characterization by Daniela A. Ferraro, Bettina Bisig, Bettina Bisig, David C. Rotzinger, Fresia Pareja, Edoardo Missiaglia, Edoardo Missiaglia, Ioannis Voutsadakis, Ioannis Voutsadakis, Krisztian Homicsko, Krisztian Homicsko, Antonia Digklia, Antonia Digklia

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Dissecting the genetic basis of fruiting efficiency for genetic enhancement of harvest index, grain number, and yield in wheat by Dipendra Shahi, Jia Guo, Md Ali Babar, Sumit Pradhan, Muhsin AVCI, Jordan McBreen, Zhao Liu, Guihua Bai, Paul St. Amand, Amy Bernardo, Matthew Reynolds, Gemma Molero, Sivakumar Sukumaran, John Foulkes, Jahangir Khan

“…Fruiting efficiency (FE) is a key trait for increasing GN by making more spike assimilates available to reproductive structures. Thousand grain weight (TGW) is also an important component of grain yield. …”
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Perceived Barriers to Leisure-Time Physical Activity Among Physically Active Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury by Paul K. Watson, BAppSci, Laura Stendell, MPhysio, Camila Quel De Oliveira, PhD, James W. Middleton, MBBS, PhD, Mohit Arora, PhD, Glen M. Davis, PhD

“…Interventions: Semi-structured interviews and surveys. Main Outcome Measure: Participants were surveyed and interviewed to determine barriers and determinants of LTPA participation. …”
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Exploring caregiver challenges, digital health technologies, and healthcare support: a qualitative study by Humairah Zainal, Xin Xiaohui, Julian Thumboo, Julian Thumboo, Siang Joo Seah, Low Lian Leng, Low Lian Leng, Low Lian Leng, Fong Kok Yong, Fong Kok Yong

“…This study investigates the challenges caregivers face when using DHTs in Singapore and identifies resources needed to optimize their use in everyday caregiving.MethodsThirty informal caregivers of adults with chronic illnesses and/or physical or cognitive impairments were recruited through purposive sampling via caregiver and personal networks, and community organizations. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and thematic analysis was used to identify key barriers and potential solutions.ResultsCaregivers reported using DHTs such as the HealthHub app, Fitbit wearables, and video teleconsultation services. …”
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Women elite Italian football players' perceptions on gender equality and dual career opportunities by Flavia Guidotti, Simone Ciaccioni, Simone Ciaccioni, Sabrina Demarie, Piersanto Colombo, Cristina López De Subijana, Elvira Padua, Laura Capranica

“…Seven participants only benefited from the recognition of the “student-athlete status” and the formal access to a dual career program, mainly due to gender differences in the recognition of eligible competitive levels and past gender equality policies. …”
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Assessing the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of ovarian cryopreservation technology among women with ovarian diseases by Faten Mabrouk Nouh, Faten Mabrouk Nouh, Hasan Abualruz, Amal Khalifa Khalil, Rania Ezzat El-Gobashy, A. M. F. Alasser, Aya Ibrahim Shaban Abdullah, Jebril Al Hrinat, Aseel Ghaleb Hendi, Majdi AL-Zoubi, Tahani Al Rahbeni, Khalid Al-Mugheed, Sally Mohammed Farghaly Abdelaliem, Hanaa Elsayed Ahmed Shahin, Hanaa Elsayed Ahmed Shahin

“…Data collection instruments included an online questionnaire, obstetric and gynecological history forms, and structured assessments of knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes toward oocyte cryopreservation.ResultsThe findings revealed that 59.9% of the women had a moderate level of knowledge regarding oocyte cryopreservation. …”
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Patient and nodule characteristics associated with adherence to lung cancer screening in a large integrated healthcare system by Shuang Yang, Muxuan Liang, Hiren J. Mehta, Ramzi G. Salloum, Dejana Braithwaite, Yonghui Wu, Jessica Islam, Xuhong Zhang, Ya-Chen Tina Shih, Jinhai Huo, Jiang Bian, Yi Guo

“…These findings underscore the need for structured screening programs and consistent follow-up protocols to improve adherence and ensure effective lung cancer screening.…”
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Exploring the perceptions and requirements of exergames for adolescents with depression: a qualitative study by Yuqi Chen, Xiaolong Huang, Wei Luo, Haiyan Liu, Yaqin Gao, Muyao Wang, Yan Zhang, Jingjing Liu, Changyan Zhong, Aixiang Xiao, Yu Chen

“…This study aims to investigate the perceptions and requirements regarding exergames in adolescents with depression, with the goal of designing tailored exergame intervention programs for clinical applications. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with adolescents with depression (n = 33) at a tertiary psychiatric hospital from September to November 2024. …”
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Providers' and Survivors' Perspectives on Affordability Challenges for Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment in Two Low Socioeconomic Status States of the Southern United States by Maria Pisu, Nataliya V. Ivankova, Jessica Morgan, Courtney P. Williams, Nathan C. English, Burkely P. Smith, Bayley A. Jones, Wendelyn M. Oslock, Yu‐Mei Schoenberger, Ivan I. Herbey, Daniel I. Chu

“…Methods We conducted semi‐structured interviews with 32 providers (13 surgeons and 19 other) and 36 survivors (53% colorectal, 19% pancreatic, and 28% esophageal cancer) in Alabama and Mississippi. …”
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Super-enhancers in immune system regulation: mechanisms, pathological reprogramming, and therapeutic opportunities by Xin Lai, Caizhi Li, Xinglinzi Tang, Xinyi Luo, Feiyan Wu, Yuhong Liang, Bihui Huang, Hang Li, Hang Li

“…Super-enhancers (SEs) are dynamic chromatin structures that function as epigenetic hubs, orchestrating cell-type-specific transcriptional programs crucial for immune cell differentiation, functional specialization, and adaptive responses. …”
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