Applying social cognitive theory to predict physical activity and dietary behavior among patients with type-2 diabetes by Ann Tresa Sebastian, Eslavath Rajkumar, P Tejaswini, R Lakshmi, J Romate

“… # Methods A correlational study was conducted among 225 participants with type-2 diabetes, who are under medication. The data was collected using social cognitive questionnaire for physical activity & dietary behavior and Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II. …”
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MRD-driven phase 2 study of daratumumab, carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma by Manisha Bhutani, Myra Robinson, David Foureau, Shebli Atrash, Barry Paul, Fei Guo, Jason M. Grayson, Anna Ivanina-Foureau, Mauricio Pineda-Roman, Cindy Varga, Reed Friend, Christopher J. Ferreri, Xhevahire Begic, Sarah Norek, Tiffany Drennan, Michelle B. Anderson, James T. Symanowski, Peter M. Voorhees, Saad Z. Usmani

“…Among 39 patients, 21 (54%) achieved ≥CR after induction (P = .375), with MRD-negative rates of 59% (10−5) and 41% (10−6). Patients who were MRD-negative (n = 24, group A) received lenalidomide maintenance, showing sustained MRD negativity in 14 of 18 (77.8%) for ≥12 cycles. …”
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Cancer Loyalty Card Study (CLOCS): protocol for an observational case–control study focusing on the patient interval in ovarian cancer diagnosis by Marc Chadeau-Hyam, Sudha Sundar, Yasemin Hirst, Hannah R Brewer, James M Flanagan

“…We propose a case–control study, as part of a larger project called the Cancer Loyalty Card Study (CLOCS), to investigate whether a significant change in medication purchases could be an indication for early signs of ovarian cancer, using data already collected through store loyalty cards.Methods and analysis Using a retrospective case–control design, we aim to recruit 500 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer (cases) and 500 women without ovarian cancer (controls) in the UK who hold a loyalty card with at least one participating high street retailer. …”
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Effect of Fluid Flow Rate on Efficacy of Fluid Warmer: An In Vitro Experimental Study by Vorasruang Thongsukh, Chanida Kositratana, Aree Jandonpai

“…Introduction. In patients who require a massive intraoperative transfusion, cold fluid or blood transfusion can cause hypothermia and potential adverse effects. …”
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The liber sepulturarum of the collegiate church of Saint-Paul of Lyon by Hervé Chopin

“…Dating from the end of the fourteenth – beginning of the fifteenth century, month by month, week by week, the anniversaries and the locations of the graves of the deceased who founded one or more anniversaries are listed. …”
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Effects of Pickleball Intervention on the Self-Esteem and Symptoms of Patients with Schizophrenia by Tsai-Chieh Chien, Chao-Chien Chen

“…<i>Background:</i> Schizophrenia is classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the top ten diseases contributing to the global medical economic burden. …”
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Creative Cuisine in The Mountains: Yörük Food Culture by Akdag Gürkan, Soylu Aykut Göktuğ

“…In conclusion, the Yörük food culture remains a testament to the resourcefulness and adaptability of a people who have managed to survive in harsh climates for centuries.…”
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The effect of anesthesia on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in adults undergoing cataract surgery: a systematic review by Elaheh Foroughi, Etrusca Brogi, Francesco Forfori, Seyyed Taghi Hashemi

“…It is necessary to adopt an appropriate anesthesia method for elderly and high-risk patients, especially people who have a history of cognitive problems‌‌ undergoing elective cataract surgery, to reduce cognitive complications after surgery.‌…”
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Barriers and facilitators for cardiopulmonary resuscitation discussions with people with heart failure. by Matilda M M Barnes-Harris, Sushma Datla, Alexandra Abel, Andrew L Clark, Miriam J Johnson

“…<h4>Results</h4>Two themes were generated from 23 interviews: a) the cardio-pulmonary resuscitation discussion: preparation; who should conduct discussions; what should happen during discussions; impact on future discussions; b) Understanding of the: patient's health status; and purpose and likely outcome of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. …”
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Static Standing Trunk Sway Assessment in Amputees – Effects of Sub-Threshold Stimulation by L. Ming-Yih, S. Kok-Soon, L. Chih-Feng

“…Four unilateral trans-tibial amputees who consecutively wore prosthetics over 2 years were recruited in this study. …”
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Exploring Force Production Reliability across Different Levels of Clinical Experience during a Simulated One-handed Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Treatment: A Pilot... by Moni Syeda, Jason Bartholomew, Shayane Valenzuela Santiago, Ashley J Reeves, Nickolai JP Martonick, Scott W Cheatham, Russell T Baker Jr.

“… # Methods The researchers conducted a repeated measures trial in a laboratory setting with a convenience sample of ten participants who had previously completed professional IASTM training. …”
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Combined surgery for large macular hole in complicated cataract: case report (retracted article) by M.M. Bikbov, O.I. Orenburkina, A.A. Zinnatullin, A.L. Yarmukhametova, A.E. Babushkin, M.R. Kalanov

“…This paper describes a woman who underwent combined surgery for cataract and MH as described. …”
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Acceptance and affordability of malaria vaccines: issues relating to hesitancy and willingness to pay amongst Nigerian parents of under-five children by Obi Peter Adigwe, Godspower Onavbavba

“…This variable also underpinned participants'  reasons for non-acceptance of the vaccine. Those who attained only primary and secondary levels of education were significantly more likely to reject the malaria vaccine because they were against vaccines in general (AOR = 6.63; 95% CI = 1.33 – 39.25; p = 0.021). …”
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International prevalence of consultation with a naturopathic practitioner: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Amie Steel, Jon Adams, Brenda Leung, Holger Cramer, Matthew J Leach, Jon Wardle, Joshua Goldenberg, Janet Schloss, Rebecca Redmond, Joanna Elizabeth Harnett, Claudine Van de Venter, Andy McLintock, Ryan Bradley, Jason Hawrelak, Kieran Cooley

“…Other prevalence timeframes were reported as secondary measures.Methods Meta-analysis of prevalence data was conducted using random effects models based on individual countries and WHO world regions.Results The literature search identified eight manuscripts summarising 14 studies reporting prevalence for inclusion in the review. …”
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FACTORS INFLUENCING HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IN CODUNCTING PREECLAMPSIA SCREENING by Iflah Aninda, Muhammad Ardian Cahya Laksana, Ivon Diah Wittiarika

“…The sample was taken from 159 respondents who were service providers in 20 primary health facilities in Gresik using simple random sampling. …”
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The prognostic value of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in colorectal cancer and colorectal anastomotic leakage patients: a retrospe... by Nuo Xu, Jian-Xin Zhang, Jia-Jie Zhang, Zhuo Huang, Lian-Chun Mao, Zhi-Yong Zhang, Wei-Dong Jin

“…Methods This study retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 1016 patients who underwent radical resection for colorectal cancer at a single center between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2023. …”
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Genetic determinants of COVID-19 severity and mortality: ACE1 Alu 287 bp polymorphism and ACE1, ACE2, TMPRSS2 expression in hospitalized patients by João Locke Ferreira de Araújo, Átila Duque Rossi, Jessica Maciel de Almeida, Hugo José Alves, Isabela de Carvalho Leitão, Renata Eliane de Ávila, Anna Carla Pinto Castiñeiras, Jéssica da Silva Oliveira, Rafael Mello Galliez, Marlon Daniel Lima Tonini, Débora Souza Faffe, Shana Priscila Coutinho Barroso Barroso, Gustavo Gomes Resende, Cássia Cristina Alves Gonçalves, Terezinha Marta Pereira Pinto Castiñeiras, Amilcar Tanuri, Mauro Martins Teixeira, Renato Santana Aguiar, Cynthia Chester Cardoso, Renan Pedra de Souza

“…A swab of mild patients in Rio de Janeiro who were not hospitalized (n = 172) was also collected. …”
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AN EXAMINATION OF RAWLS’ SOCIAL JUSTICE MODEL: AN ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA by MORRIS K.O. EDOGIAWERIE, INNOCENT O. EKUASE

“…Nigeria is one of those countries of the world who crave and cry for equal rights and justice, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a view of testing its practicability and effects on the Nigerian social-political environment. …”
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Evaluating short and long term outcomes following pediatric Myringoplasty with Gelfoam graft for tympanic membrane perforation following ventilation tube insertion by Jin Soo Song, Gerard Corsten, Liane B. Johnson

“…Methods A retrospective review of pediatric patients who underwent myringoplasty between 2013 and 2018 following ventilation tube insertion. …”
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Planning for the Pandemic by Joanne Embree

“…In general, the plans tend to be impersonal because they concentrate on essential functions that need to be undertaken in an institution and assume that, with training, all personnel can cross-cover these services to accommodate for those times when the employees who routinely perform those tasks are absent.…”
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