Health program for prEvention of cardiovascuLar disEases based on a risk screeNing strategy with Ankle-brachial index: HELENA study protocol by Gina Domínguez-Armengol, Gina Domínguez-Armengol, Francesc Ribas-Aulinas, Francesc Ribas-Aulinas, Elisabet Balló, Maite Alzamora-Sas, Maite Alzamora-Sas, Mar Serrat-Costa, Anna Ruiz-Comellas, Anna Ruiz-Comellas, Anna Ruiz-Comellas, Maria Jose Forcadell-Peris, Maria Jose Forcadell-Peris, Pere Toran, Ruth Martí-Lluch, Ruth Martí-Lluch, Ruth Martí-Lluch, Anna Ponjoan, Anna Ponjoan, Anna Ponjoan, Jordi Blanch, Lia Alves-Cabratosa, Lluís Zacarías-Pons, Lluís Zacarías-Pons, Eric Tornabell-Noguera, Eric Tornabell-Noguera, Álvaro Sánchez-Pérez, Álvaro Sánchez-Pérez, Anna Berenguera-Ossó, Anna Berenguera-Ossó, Rafel Ramos, Rafel Ramos, Rafel Ramos, Rafel Ramos, Rafel Ramos, The HELENA Study Group

“…Survival analysis will estimate the effectiveness of adding the ABI screening strategy, with Cox models (intention-to-treat) and marginal structural models controlling for confounding variables.Results and discussionDirect health improvements in the intervened population are expected, including a reduction in CHD incidence and its risk factors. …”
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Caracterización molecular de introducciones colombianas de zapallo Cucurbita moschata Molecular characterization of colombian introductions of squash Cucurbita moschata by Javier A. Restrepo S, Franco A Vallejo C

“…The Fst values indicated that exist genetic structure between most of the introductions. The most of the genetic variation between the introductions corresponded to variations between them inside each department.…”
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Malignant neoplasms of the vulva: epidemiology and survival of patients in Russia (clinical-population study) by V. M. Merabishvili, I. V. Berlev, A. F. Urmancheeva, E. V. Bakhidze, E. A. Ulrikh

“…To study the prevalence of vulvar cancer based on the newly created population cancer registries database of the NWFRR, to consider the detailed structure of this tumor localization taking into account the fourth digit of the International Classification of Diseases-10, the histological structure of tumors, and the calculation of one-year and five-year patient survival.Materials and methods. …”
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Critical care services in Bagmati province of Nepal: A cross sectional survey [version 4; peer review: 4 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Subekshya Luitel, Sushila Paudel, Diptesh Aryal, Janaki Pandey, Hem Raj Paneru, Roshni Shakya, Prashant Acharya, Isha Amatya, Rashan Haniffa, Suman Pant, Abi Beane, Pradip Gyanwali

“…Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered via face-to-face and telephone survey. …”
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Critical care services in Bagmati province of Nepal: A cross sectional survey [version 3; peer review: 3 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Subekshya Luitel, Sushila Paudel, Diptesh Aryal, Janaki Pandey, Hem Raj Paneru, Roshni Shakya, Prashant Acharya, Isha Amatya, Rashan Haniffa, Suman Pant, Abi Beane, Pradip Gyanwali

“…Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered via face-to-face and telephone interviews. …”
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‘Do Not Go Through the System Passively’: Integrating Environmental Studies and Ethnic Studies Through a Social Justice Outdoor Education Program for High School Learners by Laura Moorhead, Jeremy Jiménez

“…This study examines a social-justice-focused environmental education program serving marginalized students through fostering engagement with local communities and natural environments. …”
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Cardiac cycle: an observational/interventional study protocol to characterise cardiopulmonary function and evaluate a home-based cycling program in children and adolescents born ex... by Jeanie L Y Cheong, Michael M H Cheung, Melanie M Clarke, Jonathan P Mynard, Claire E Willis

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Protocol: A mixed methods evaluation of an IPS program to increase employment and well-being for people with long-term experience of complex barriers in Vancouver's downtown and DT... by Amanda Kwan, Jonny Morris, Skye P Barbic

“…<h4>Background</h4>Employment improves mental health and well-being by providing financial security, daily structure, a sense of identity and purpose, and social engagement. …”
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Evaluating client functioning in a harm reduction program in South Africa: insights from a tool derived from the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health by Michelle N. S. Janse van Rensburg, Michelle N. S. Janse van Rensburg, Daleen Casteleijn, Andrew Scheibe

“…The Community Oriented Substance Use Program (COSUP) is a research-based, community-situated harm-reduction program. …”
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Effects of an 8-Week Plyometric Depth Jump Training Program on Badminton Smash Accuracy and Lower Body Power in Amateur Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Tina Vickery, Eugénia Azevedo, Zsolt Németh, Mellissa Frazer

“…The findings support integrating structured plyometric training into regular badminton practice for technical skill enhancement. …”
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Perceived barriers and facilitators of implementing a sustained smartphone-based telemonitoring program for pregnant women at high-risk for pre-eclampsia in the public and private... by Anam Shahil-Feroz, Andaz Riaz, Haleema Yasmin, Sarah Saleem, Zulfiqar Bhutta, Emily Seto

“…Background In Pakistan, a smartphone-based telemonitoring (TM) program (Raabta) has been designed to support pregnant women with high risk for preeclampsia (HRPE) in Pakistan. …”
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Effects of a combined aerobic and core stabilization exercise training program on functional capacity, pain, and health-related quality of life in hemodialysis and kidney transplan... by Enikő Király, Gergő József Szőllősi, Zoltán Jenei, József Balla, István Kárpáti

“…Nonparametric statistical tests were performed at a significance level of 0.05.Results Both the HD and RTx treatment groups showed significantly reduced times for the 6-min walking test (p = 0.002 and p = 0.008, respectively), significantly reduced pain severity (p = 0.002 and p = 0.008, respectively), and significantly improved quality of life scores (p = 0.006 and p = 0.041, respectively) by the end of the study compared with control groups.Conclusion Based on the results, structured exercise programs could be effective therapies in CKD management. …”
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Enhancing knowledge and attitudes through the ‘healthy nutrition’ education program: a Solomon four-group experimental study with older adults at a social life campus by Berivan Yetkin, Aysel Başer

“…The program’s structured design highlights its potential for adaptation and implementation in health promotion initiatives targeting similar elderly populations. …”
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On а Model for Drough Risk Reduction in Agriculture by B. A. Ashabokov, L. M. Fedchenko, A. A. Tashilova, L. A. Kesheva, M. B. Ashabokova

“…The model was written in the framework of linear programming, which makes it possible to determine the optimal structure of agricultural production in terms of the criterion used. …”
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FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM “PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION” FOR RECIPIENTS OF THE THIRD (EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC) LEVEL OF HIGHER ED... by Nataliia P. Volkova, Olha V. Lebid

“…Features and purpose of the educational and scientific program “Professional Education”, as well as its structure (educational and scientific components) are described. …”
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Development and evaluation of an online HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) training program for community pharmacists to implement pharmacy-led PrEP services in Malaysia. by Yan Nee Gan, Rafdzah Zaki, Safia Alia Hafidzar, Kwee Choy Koh, Mariani Ahmad Nizaruddin, Rosnida Mohd Noh, Khairil Erwan Khalid, Andrew Yap, Frederick L Altice, Sin How Lim, Iskandar Azwa

“…Most pharmacists agreed that the training was well-structured, easy to understand, of appropriate duration, and useful for their work. …”
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A Design-Based Research Approach to Streamline the Integration of High-Tech Assistive Technologies in Speech and Language Therapy by Anna Lekova, Paulina Tsvetkova, Anna Andreeva, Georgi Dimitrov, Tanio Tanev, Miglena Simonska, Tsvetelin Stefanov, Vaska Stancheva-Popkostadinova, Gergana Padareva, Katia Rasheva, Adelina Kremenska, Detelina Vitanova

“…ATLog’s main features include visual-based programming with graphical interface, enabling therapists to intuitively create personalized interactive scenarios without advanced programming skills. …”
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Preventing gambling-related harm among adolescents (PRoGRAM-A): an embedded multi-modal process evaluation in a pilot cluster random control trial by Martine Miller, Freya Howell, James White, Dave Griffiths, Leon Noble, Christopher J. Weir, Angela Niven, Andrew Stoddart, Hanna Ensor, Heather Wardle, Richard Purves, Fiona Dobbie

“…Structured Observations of the full cycle of PRoGRAM-A across two intervention schools were also undertaken. …”
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Evaluating a 52-week fresh food prescribing program in Ontario, Canada: A mixed-methods study on food insecurity, fruit and vegetable intake, and health by Laura Jane Brubacher, Matthew Little, Ashmita Grewal, Eleah Stringer, Abby Richter, Warren Dodd

“…Fresh food prescription programs are designed to improve access to healthy foods, but there is limited evidence on the impacts of such programs in the Canadian context. …”
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How senior leaders support innovations in large learning health systems: Insights from United States Veterans Health Administration national program office leaders by Jaifred Christian F. Lopez, Sallie Allgood, Kate Sheahan, Brandolyn White, M. Amy Kirshner, Suzanne Shirley, Madison Coffey, Amanda Milo, Sarah L. Cutrona, Laura Damschroder, Gemmae M. Fix, Andrea L. Nevedal, Caitlin M. Reardon, Marilla A. Opra Widerquist, Maria Arasim, Allen L. Gifford, Kathryn DeLaughter, George L. Jackson

“…Methods As part of a quality improvement initiative, we conducted 19 semi‐structured interviews via teleconference. Interviews involved 4 administration offices, 7 clinical and population health program offices, and 8 policy and quality improvement offices; 12 of these offices reported experience working with the Innovation Ecosystem. …”
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