Cytisine compared to combination nicotine replacement therapy to reduce cigarette consumption in relapsed smokers: protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial by Hassan Mir, Javad Heshmati, Kerri-Anne Mullen, Ashley Baldwin, Evyanne Quirouette, Andrew Pipe, Robert Reid

“…Participants will be randomized 1:1 to receive cytisine or combination NRT, alongside counseling and follow-up support. Feasibility outcomes include recruitment rates and treatment completion. …”
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A Scoping Review of Existing Policy Instruments to Tackle Overweight and Obesity in India: Recommendations for a Social and Behaviour Change Communication Strategy [version 2; peer... by Lopamudra Tripathy, Suparna Ghosh-Jerath, Neena Bhatia, Kathryn Backholer, Kavita Chauhan, Nishibha Thapliyal, Deepika Bahl, Shalini Bassi, Monika Arora, Seema Chandra, Preetu Mishra

“…However, there’s need to strengthen SBCC strategies related to prevention and management of obesity, especially screening and counselling, to cover all age groups with a particular focus on adolescents and youth. …”
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A scoping review on peer-led interventions to improve youth mental health in low- and middle-income countries by Dana Chow, Dunstan J. Matungwa, Elizabeth R. Blackwood, Paul Pronyk, Dorothy Dow

“…Types of interventions were heterogenous but fell within three broad categories: (1) peer education and psychoeducation, (2) peer-led psychotherapy and counselling and (3) peer support. All studies reported improved mental health outcomes as a result of the peer-led interventions. …”
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The Potential Clinical Utility of the Customized Large Language Model in Gastroenterology: A Pilot Study by Eun Jeong Gong, Chang Seok Bang, Jae Jun Lee, Jonghyung Park, Eunsil Kim, Subeen Kim, Minjae Kimm, Seoung-Ho Choi

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> LLMs could be utilized to assist with specialized tasks such as patient counseling. However, RAG capabilities by enabling real-time retrieval of external data not included in the training dataset, appear essential for managing complex, specialized content, and clinician oversight will remain crucial to ensure safe and effective use in clinical practice.…”
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Assessment of Hemoglobin Variants in Patients Receiving Health Care at the Ho Teaching Hospital: A Three-Year Retrospective Study by Daniel Kpodji Awaitey, Elliot Elikplim Akorsu, Emmanuel Allote Allotey, David Annor Kwasie, Precious Kwablah Kwadzokpui, Philip Apraku Tawiah, Stephen Adomako Amankwah, Albert Abaka-Yawson

“…The high incidence of hemoglobin AS implies the possibility of having an increased population of individuals with sickle cell disease in future if measures are not put in place to improve screening, counseling, and education of the public about the health threat SCD poses.…”
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Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding of Infants under Six Months among Cambodian Mothers by Sopheak Um, Ying Zhen Charissa Chan, Bunkea Tol, Heng Sopheab

“…Advocacy around EBF at public hospitals should continue, and private hospital staff should receive training to provide EBF counselling and support to mothers.…”
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Time to breastfeeding cessation and its predictors among mothers of index children aged 2–3 years in Bedele Town, Southwest Ethiopia: a community-based retrospective follow-up stud... by Gebiso Roba Debele, Fedasa Tesfa, Dereje Tsegaye

“…Therefore, strengthening maternal health education and breastfeeding counselling at both the health facility and community levels is recommended.…”
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The Use of Social Network in Daily Pediatric Practice and Education: Turkish Pediatric Atelier by Erdem Gönüllü, Ahmet Soysal, İlkay Can, Ercan Tutak, Turan Tunç, İsmail Yıldız, Osman Yeşilbaş, Naci Öner, Ali Anarat, Feryal Gün Soysal, Cengiz Bayram, Mehmet Cihan Balcı, Emine Betül Tavil, Teoman Akçay, Metin Karaböcüoğlu

“…Of the 94% of responders thought this platform was useful and 82% of them stated that the case counseling part of the atelier was the most useful part. …”
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Risk prediction models for stress urinary incontinence after pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Bi Jun Yu, Hao Chong He, Li Wang, Han Mei Shao, Ying Min Liu, Xiao Ying Yan, Jian Liu

“…The findings suggest that by integrating these models into clinical decision-making, clinicians can better tailor surgical plans and preoperative counseling, thereby improving patient satisfaction and reducing the incidence of postoperative stress urinary incontinence. …”
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Exclusive Breast-Feeding Practice and Associated Factors among HIV-Positive Mothers in Governmental Health Facilities, Southern Ethiopia by Lewam Mebratu, Selamawit Mengesha, Yadessa Tegene, Abraham Alano, Alemayehu Toma

“…Improving maternal knowledge and attitude towards appropriate infant feeding practice through appropriate counseling on ANC visits could significantly improve EBF practice. …”
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Endovascular versus Surgical Lower Extremity Revascularization among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease by Qingzheng Chen, Jialin Han, Gomathy Parvathinathan, Elsie Ross, Margaret R. Stedman, Tara I. Chang

“…Multiple factors must be considered when counseling patients with CKD, who have a high burden of comorbid conditions. …”
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Adherence to Azathioprine/6-Mercaptopurine in Children and Adolescents with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: A Multimethod Study by Mervat M. Alsous, Ahmed F. Hawwa, Cameron Imrie, Andras Szabo, Eman Alefishat, Rana Abu Farha, Mohammad Rwalah, Rob Horne, James C. McElnay

“…It is recommended that parents/guardians (particularly of older children) and older children themselves, should receive enhanced counselling and education about their prescribed medicines.…”
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Making the most of existing research: an evidence gap map of the effects of food systems interventions in low-income and middle-income countries by Birte Snilstveit, Ingunn Gilje Storhaug, Charlotte Lane, Nick Moore, Mark Engelbert, Thalia Morrow Sparling, Amber Franich, Heike Rolker

“…The most common interventions, with over 100 impact evaluations and 20 systematic reviews each, were: provision of supplements, fortification, nutrition classes, direct provision of foods and peer support/counselling. Few studies addressed national-level interventions or women’s empowerment. …”
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Self-testing for pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ping Teresa Yeh, Caitlin E Kennedy, Manjulaa Narasimhan, Karima Gholbzouri

“…One additional trial of community health workers offering home pregnancy tests showed a significant increase in pregnancy knowledge and antenatal counselling among 506 clients. Eighteen diverse values and preferences studies found support for pregnancy self-testing because of quick results, convenience, confidentiality/privacy, cost and accuracy. …”
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Predicting kidney graft function and failure among kidney transplant recipients by Yi Yao, Brad C. Astor, Wei Yang, Tom Greene, Liang Li

“…It is a useful tool for patient counseling and clinical management of KTx and is currently available as a web app.…”
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Caregiver acceptability of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in two districts in the Upper West region, Ghana: a cross-sectional study by Youssouf Diarra, Michael M. Opoku, Charles E. Amankwa, Raymond B. Annor, Justice Nonvignon, Harriet A. Bonful

“…Conclusion Health authorities and stakeholders can work towards bridging the gap between knowledge and SMC treatment practices of caregivers through continuous education, adherence counseling, and effective monitoring of SMC practices in malaria-endemic countries.…”
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A comparative longitudinal study between bilateral and unilateral totally extraperitoneal repair among patients with unilateral inguinal hernia at a tertiary care hospital in easte... by Bikash Kumar Sah, Jatin Goel, Vijay Pratap Sah, Bhawani Khanal, Abhijeet Kumar, Rakesh Kumar Gupta

“…Patients attending the outpatient department for unilateral inguinal hernia were counseled about the trial. Patients who gave consent for bilateral inguinal exploration and repair were kept in group A, and those who did not consent to bilateral exploration and underwent unilateral repair were kept in group B. …”
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Disclosure of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis use for HIV prevention among women enrolled in a contraceptive study: qualitative findings from Durban, South Africa by Ivana Beesham, Mags Beksinska, Cecilia Milford, Cecilia Milford, Leila E. Mansoor

“…These study findings may contribute to future PrEP counselling guidelines and strategies.…”
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Consumption of vitamin A-rich foods among lactating mothers in Girawa district, Eastern Ethiopia by Nejib Ahmedteyib Adem, Haymanot Mezmur, Mohammed Jemal, Dawit Firdisa, Berhe Gebremichael

“…Therefore, public health measures should focus on family planning, ANC, food security and nutritional counseling/education to improve the consumption of vitamin A-rich foods by lactating mothers.…”
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Feasibility study to assess the delivery of a lifestyle intervention (TreatWELL) for patients with colorectal cancer undergoing potentially curative treatment by Annie S Anderson, Ronan E O’Carroll, Martine Stead, Robert J C Steele, Mary Wells, Maureen Macleod, Anna Campbell, Jacqui A Sugden, Jackie Rodger, Jennifer McKell

“…It was delivered in three face-to-face counselling sessions (plus nine phone calls) by lifestyle coaches over three phases (1: presurgery, 2: surgical recovery and 3: post-treatment recovery).Primary outcome Feasibility measures (recruitment, retention, programme implementation, achieved measures, fidelity, factors affecting protocol adherence and acceptability).Secondary outcomes Measured changes in body weight, waist circumference, walking and self-reported physical activity, diet, smoking, alcohol intake, fatigue, bowel function and quality of life.Results Of 84 patients diagnosed, 22 (26%) were recruited and 15 (18%) completed the study. …”
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