Long-term trends in the burden of multiple myeloma in China: a Joinpoint regression and age-period-cohort analysis based on GBD 2021 by Yanyu Zhang, Quanxin Su, Jiawen Yu, Xiuli Sun

“…MM will be a major challenge for the future healthcare sector in China, where the population base is large and gradually aging.…”
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Development and validation of the Information Literacy Measurement Scale (ILMS-34) in Chinese public health practitioners by Hui Li, Ke-Ying Li, Xia-Rong Hu, Xuan Hong, Yan-Ting He, Hua-Wei Xiong, Yi-Li Zhang

“…A comprehensive and reliable assessment tool is necessary to assess PHPs' literacy and guide future promotion programs. However, there is a lack of measurement tools specifically for the information literacy of PHPs. …”
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Derivation of a simple risk calculator for predicting clinical worsening in patients with pulmonary hypertension due to interstitial lung disease by K. El-Kersh, R. Bag, N. Bhatt, C. King, A. Waxman, F. Rischard, H. Kim, D. Cella, E. Shen, SD Nathan

“…The risk calculators may also find utility as part of the composite allocation score of ILD-PH patients listed for lung transplant. Future research in this area could include incorporating longer-term outcomes as well as validating the risk models in a separate patient population.…”
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Impact of maternal prenatal stress by glucocorticoids on metabolic and cardiovascular outcomes in their offspring: A systematic scoping review. by Claudia Eberle, Teresa Fasig, Franziska Brüseke, Stefanie Stichling

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Women who experienced "stress" as risk factor, as well as their offspring, clearly have a higher risk of adverse short- as well as long-term cardio-metabolic outcomes. Future research work is needed to understand complex transgenerational mechanisms.…”
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Political economy analysis of health financing reforms in times of crisis: findings from three case studies in south-east Asia by Sophie Witter, Maria Paola Bertone, Sushil Baral, Ghanshyam Gautam, Saugat K. C. Pratap, Aungsumalee Pholpark, Nurmala Selly Saputri, Arif Budi Darmawan, Nina Toyamah, Rizki Fillaili, Valeria de Oliveira Cruz, Susan Sparkes

“…There is a need for more empirical studies in this area and sharing of lessons to support future reforms to increase health coverage and financial protection, including in the face of likely shocks.…”
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An Insurance Value Modeling Approach That Captures the Wider Value of a Novel Antimicrobial to Health Systems, Patients, and the Population by Mei S. Chan, Richard Holloway, Robert King, Rosie Polya, Rebecca Sloan, Jack C. Kowalik, Tom Ashfield, Luke S.P. Moore, Thomas Porter, Jonathan Pearson-Stuttard

“…It would be 50%-70% higher if AMR steadily increased or if a more risk-averse view (1-in-10 year downside) of future events is taken. **Discussion:** The overall insurance value if AMR remains at current levels (a conservative projection), is over 5 times greater than insurance value from just the operational healthcare costs perspective, traditionally the sole perspective used in health budgeting. …”
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Discharge against Medical Advice (DAMA) from an Emergency Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Saudi Arabia by Ashraf El-Metwally, Nesreen Suliman Alwallan, Ali Amin Alnajjar, Nida Zahid, Khalid Alahmary, Paivi Toivola

“…We recommend that patients be given some financial support to bear the expenses of the hospital stay from the healthcare facility or from the state. Future studies should assess the socioeconomic status of the patients and estimate the cost that is incurred by the patients.…”
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The capacity of human interventions to regulate PM2.5 concentration has substantially improved in China by Jiachen Meng, Wenchao Han, Cheng Yuan, Lulu Yuan, Wenze Li

“…Therefore, strict emission reduction measures still needs to implemented in the future to further improve air quality.…”
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Exploring the impact of different types of exercise on working memory in children with ADHD: a network meta-analysis by Xiangqin Song, Yaoqi Hou, Wenying Shi, Yan Wang, Feifan Fan, Liu Hong

“…Higher intervention frequency and longer intervention duration may enhance its effects. Future research should explore the impact of these factors and consider increasing sample sizes to validate the role of these moderators.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?…”
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Serum advanced glycation end products as a putative biomarker in Type2 DKD patients’ prognosis by Ze-Hou Wang, Ze-Hou Wang, Zong-Jin Zhang, Yue-Fen Wang, Jin Xie, Jin Xie, Yi-Min Li, Cun Shen, Yuan Meng, Wen-Jing Zhao, Lu-Ying Sun, Wei Jing Liu

“…These findings should be validated in broader populations in future research.…”
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Machine Learning in the Management of Patients Undergoing Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Scoping Review by Aijing Luo, Wei Chen, Hongtao Zhu, Wenzhao Xie, Xi Chen, Zhenjiang Liu, Zirui Xin

“…While guiding data preparation and model selection for future studies, this review highlights the need to address prevalent limitations, including lack of external validation, and to further explore model generalization and interpretability.…”
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Viral load suppression rate of third-line antiretroviral therapy and its association with gender among HIV patients after second-line treatment failure in Africa: a systematic revi... by Tilahun Degu Tsega, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Asaye Alamneh Gebeyehu, Getaneh Atikilt Yemata, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Almaw Genet Yeshiwas, Getasew Yirdaw, Chalachew Yenew, Anley Shiferaw Enawgaw, Amare Genetu Ejigu, Ahmed Fentaw Ahmed, Zeamanuel Anteneh Yigzaw, Berhanu Abebaw Mekonnen, Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Abathun Temesgen, Abebaw Molla, Habitamu Mekonen, Assefa Andargie Kassa, Gashaw Melkie Bayeh

“…Therefore, to maintain and further improve the strong viral load suppression rates of TLARVT in Africa, it is essential to focus on appropriate regimen selection, patient counseling and switching, adherence support, and regular viral load testing. Future studies with larger sample sizes should explore the association between gender and viral load suppression to provide conclusive findings.…”
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Prevention and Control of Losses of Gaseous Nitrogen Compounds in Livestock Operations: A Review by A.A. Jongebreur, G.J. Monteny

“…We may expect that in the near future the emission of greenhouse gases will get the same attention from policy makers as NH3. …”
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Multi-omics analysis reveals novel causal pathways in psoriasis pathogenesis by Hua Guo, Jinyang Gao, Liping Gong, Yanqing Wang

“…While these findings require extensive experimental validation, they offer a framework for future investigations into the molecular basis of psoriasis.…”
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Do non-mammary conditions influence patients’ cosmetic perception after breast conserving surgery? by Idam de Oliveira-Junior, Idam de Oliveira-Junior, Fabíola Cristina Brandini da Silva, Fabíola Cristina Brandini da Silva, Almir José Sarri, René Aloísio da Costa Vieira, René Aloísio da Costa Vieira

“…In the self-assessment, patients with unsatisfactory cosmetic results had worse overall health, physical, functional, emotional, cognitive, and social capacity, fatigue, pain, dyspnea, financial difficulties, body image; future prospects, side effects, breast symptoms, functional aspects, cosmetics and edema. …”
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Evaluation of a simulation-based ophthalmology education workshop for medical students: a pilot project by Shikha Bansal, Vishaal Bhambhwani

“…The feedback survey showed that all students found the workshop relevant, comprehensive, easy to understand, and that they gained knowledge/skills applicable to their future clinical practice. Conclusions A small group SBE ophthalmology workshop improves learners’ knowledge, skills, and confidence using an approach they find interesting, with low cost and time investment. …”
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A Review on Blockchain Applications in Operational Technology for Food and Agriculture Critical Infrastructure by Chengliang Zheng, Xiangzhen Peng, Ziyue Wang, Tianyu Ma, Jiajia Lu, Leiyang Chen, Liang Dong, Long Wang, Xiaohui Cui, Zhidong Shen

“…Based on these insights, a general framework is proposed to guide future research and practical applications of BT in securing OT within food and agriculture CI. …”
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An assessment of burden associated with problem joints in children and adults with moderate or severe haemophilia A: analysis of the CHESS-Paediatrics and CHESS II cross-sectional... by Paul McLaughlin, Hortensia De la Corte-Rodriguez, Tom Burke, Francis Nissen, Martynas Aizenas, Katya Moreno, Jamie O’Hara

“…Use of person-centric characterizations of joint morbidity may improve analysis of long-term outcomes and lead to improvements in future haemophilia care.…”
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Diagnosing skin neglected tropical diseases with the aid of digital health tools: A scoping review. by Ewelina Julia Barnowska, Anil Fastenau, Srilekha Penna, Ann-Kristin Bonkass, Sophie Stuetzle, Ricky Janssen

“…Researchers are encouraged to assess the diagnostic accuracy of digital health tools and conduct further qualitative studies to inform end-user experience. Overall, future studies should consider expanding the geographical and disease scope of research on digital health tools which aid the diagnosis of skin NTDs.…”
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Validating a digital depression prevention program for adolescents in Jordan: cultural adaptation and user testing in a randomized controlled trial by Latefa Ali Dardas, Obada Al-leimon, Tracy Gladstone, Abd Arrahman Dabbas, Insaf Alammouri, Benjamin Van Voorhees

“…However, its effectiveness is contingent upon addressing barriers to access, enhancing program interactivity, and integrating hybrid support systems that combine digital tools with in-person guidance. Future implementations should consider strategies to actively engage parents to foster a supportive environment that promotes the well-being of adolescents.Clinical trial registrationhttps://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN14751844, identifier ISRCTN14751844.…”
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