Health Status After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Literature Review by Mădălin Bulzan, Florica Voiță-Mekeres, Simona Cavalu, Gheorghe Szilagyi, Gabriel Mihai Mekeres, Lavinia Davidescu, Călin Tudor Hozan

“…The early implementation of tailored, multidisciplinary perioperative pathways—including structured rehabilitation programs, routine psychological screening and intervention, nutritional counseling for weight management, and active family involvement—may optimize functional recovery, reduce complications, and maximize long-term QoL in patients undergoing THA. …”
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The prevalence of symptomatic COVID-19 infection among pregnant women and its relationship with pregnancy outcomes: a retrospective review of the medical records in North East Iran by Farangis Sharifi, Hamideh Jafari, Marzieh. Rakhshkhorshid, Tahereh Zahedifard, Ehsan Mousa Farkhani, Ali Taghipour, Robab Latifnejad Roudsari

“…A self-structured and valid checklist containing demographic characteristics, medical records, nutritional patterns, data on pregnancy-neonatal outcomes and data related to COVID-19 was used to collect data. …”
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Health outcomes of lifestyle treatment for patients with obesity before and during the COVID-19 pandemic—a retrospective pre-post study by Sadegh Alizadeh, Sophie Grindheim, Christian A. Klöckner, Christian A. Klöckner, Ingrid S. Følling, Ingrid S. Følling

“…BackgroundIn Norway, one treatment option for patients with obesity has been a multi-component lifestyle program with a continuous stay at rehabilitation centers. …”
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Unmet psychological needs underlying mobile phone dependence among medical undergraduates: a qualitative study based on the basic psychological needs theory by Jun Chen, Jun Chen, Yanxia Guo, Ruiyu Huang, Gang Liu, Baolu Zhang

“…Our study aimed to explore the unmet psychological needs underlying mobile phone dependence among medical undergraduates from the Basic Psychological Needs Theory (BPNT) perspective through interviews.MethodsFifteen undergraduate medical students exhibiting mobile phone dependence were recruited through purposive sampling for in-depth, semi-structured interviews at a medical university in China. …”
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Severely reduced physical performance is already present at the time of admission for stem cell transplantation by Dirk Reinhardt, Ronja Beller, Gabriele Gauß, Oliver Basu, Stefan Schönberger, Michaela Höfs

“…Correlations were observed among age and fitness parameters, the number of inpatient days and fatigue, and many previous exercise sessions correlated with better hand grip strength.Conclusion These results indicate a poorer fitness status in children before HSCT compared with healthy children, recommending the need for structured exercise programmes for children undergoing HSCT. …”
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Antibiotic use among university students: insights from a Nigerian institution by Francisca Ogochukwu Onukansi, Mfonobong Effiong Umoh, Stanley Chinedu Eneh, Collins Chibueze Anokwuru, Cosmas Nnadozie Ezejindu, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Mariagorathy Iheoma Diala, Leo Cedric Fozeu Fosso, Chukwuocha Uchechukwu Madukaku

“…From these categories, students were randomly chosen and surveyed using a semi-structured questionnaire that was based on established research. …”
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Effectiveness of nurses’ training about mechanical ventilation weaning on neonatal outcomes by Mohammed F. Alharbi, Salwa A. Marzouk, Nojoud Alrashidi, Mohammed H. Abu-Alghayth, Eman A. Mater, Marwa A. Ibrahim, Huwida Hamdy Abdelmonem, Hanan A. Mohammed, Shadia A. Syan, Aml S. Abdelrahem, Ahlam D. Alshehri, Shimaa M. Moursy, Abeer A. Almowafy, Faransa A. Ahmed

“…Data was collected using a structured questionnaire about the nurses and neonates. …”
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Social media and depression among young adults in Bangladesh: Patterns, predictors, and implications by Mst Rahnuma Haque, Md. Nazrul Islam Mondal, Moynul Haque, Mohammad Mazharul Islam, Md Hasanul Kabir Sowmik, Shela Parvin, Mst Nadira Parvin

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 450 young adults in Rajshahi city, Bangladesh, using a structured questionnaire administered through face-to-face interviews and a purposive sampling technique. …”
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Prevalence of cervical dysplasia and its relationship with socio-demographic characteristics in a low-resource setting by Babatunde Enoch Adewumi, Julius kolajo Dare, Rita Omobosola Alabi, Rosemary Oluwatosin Komolafe, Sonnen Atinge, Enoch Olaoluwa Olatoye, Halimat Eyitayo Issa, Bethrand Ozioma Chukwu, Emmanuel Kokori, Alexander Idu Entonu

“…Informed consent was obtained from each participant, and data were collected through structured questionnaires. Chi-square tests and logistic regression were used to assess the association between socio-demographic factors and cervical dysplasia. …”
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare-associated infections and multidrug-resistant microorganisms in Italy: A systematic review by Chiara Peconi, Enrica Martini, Donatella Sarti, Emilia Prospero

“…During this period, the focus of sanitary structures was to contain COVID-19 mortality and this may have reduced the application of health associated infection (HAI) and multidrug resistant microorganism (MDRO) prevention programs. …”
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Advancements in Plant Diagnostic and Sensing Technologies by Shalini Krishnamoorthi, Sally Shuxian Koh, Mervin Chun‐Yi Ang, Mark Ju Teng Teo, Randall Ang Jie, U. S. Dinish, Michael S. Strano, Daisuke Urano

“…Each adopted technology offers unique advantages suitable for various farm operations, breeding programs, and laboratory research. This review article first summarizes key target traits, endogenous structures, and metabolites that serve as focal points for plant diagnostic and sensing technologies. …”
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Global Seismic Fragility Functions for Low-Rise RC Frames with Construction Deficiencies by M. Rizwan, N. Ahmad, J. Akbar, B. Ilyas, Arifullah, A. Ali, M. E. Ahmad, S. Pervez, M. E. Rahim, M. A. Z. Khan

“…Shake table tests were performed on three two-story 1 : 3 reduced scale RC frame structures, representative of buildings with construction deficiencies in Pakistan. …”
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Design and synthesis of 4-nitroimidazole derivatives with potential antitubercular activity by T. S. Vedekhina, M. V. Chudinov, A. Yu. Lukin

“…To develop the procedures for synthesis of hybrid molecules with potential anti-tubercular activity containing heterocyclic cores of 4-nitroimidazole and 1,3,4-thiadiazole within the framework of a double-drug strategy and predict bioactivity of target structures and drug-likeness physicochemical parameters.Methods. …”
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Treatment of Young Permanent Avulsed Teeth with Multidisciplinary Approach—A Case Report by Narda Lorena Rivera-Pimentel, Nadia Phenelope Campos-Lara, Oscar Arturo Benítez-Cárdenas, Verónica Méndez-González, Andreu Comas-García, Marlen Vitales-Noyola, Gabriela Torre-Delgadillo

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Uptake of early infant diagnosis (EID) at six weeks after cessation of breastfeeding among HIV exposed children: A cross sectional survey at six high volume health facilities in Ir... by Sophia Samson, Rose N. Mpembeni, Prosper F. Njau, Rogati S. Kishimba

“…Mothers and caregivers were interviewed using pretested structured questionnaires. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess factors influencing uptake of the test while controlling for potential confounders. …”
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Combining theory and usability testing to inform optimization and implementation of an online primary care depression management tool by Nicola McCleary, Justin Presseau, Isabelle Perkins, Brittany Mutsaers, Claire E. Kendall, Janet Yamada, Katharine Gillis, Douglas Green

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Enablers and Barriers to Medication Self-Management in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study Using the COM-B Model by Li H, Li Y, Wang J, Zhang Y, Ben S

“…Sampling was done using purposive sampling method and data collection was done using semi-structured interviews. The interviews mainly included patients’ challenges and facilitators in the process of medication self-management. …”
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Fishers' interactions with endangered “rhinorays” in Karimunjawa National Park, and factors influencing willingness to engage in pro‐conservation behavior by Faqih Akbar Alghozali, Ashma Hanifah, Muhammad Wiralaga Dwi Gustianto, Maula Nadia, Taufiq Qur'rohman, Kinanti Amalia Niloperbowo, Diah P. Suyanto, Muhammad Ichsan, Andhika Prasetyo, Mahardika Rizqi Himawan, Hollie Booth

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Development and usability testing of a preliminary web-based application for the clinical implementation of blood flow restriction: a mixed methods pilot study by Isaac J. Wedig, Isaac J. Wedig, Isaac J. Wedig, Erich J. Petushek, Erich J. Petushek, John J. Durocher, John McDaniel, Steven J. Elmer

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Local Use of Mangroves on the Coast of Southeastern México by Carlos Alberto Martínez-Márquez, Ángel Sol Sánchez, Juan Manuel Zaldívar Cruz, Saúl Sánchez Soto, Nydia Del Rivero Bautista, Mario Manuel Aliphat Fernández

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