Impact of telephone follow-up on COPD outcomes in pulmonary rehabilitation patients: A randomized clinical trial by Stefanie Tonguino Rosero, Juan Carlos Ávila Valencia, Jhonatan Betancourt Peña

“… # Conclusion Adding educational reinforcement through phone calls to patients with COPD during PR leads to improved knowledge and skills for managing the disease.…”
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Improving follow-up survey completion rates through pilot interventions in the All of Us Research Program: Results from a non-randomized intervention study. by Robert M Cronin, Xiaoke Feng, Ashley Able, Scott Sutherland, Ben Givens, Rebecca Johnston, Charlene Depry, Katrina W Le Blanc, Orlane Caro, Brandy Mapes, Josh Denny, Mick P Couper, Qingxia Chen, Irene Prabhu Das

“…The three arms were: (1) telephone appointment [staff members calling participants offering appointments to complete surveys over phone] (2) postal [mail reminder to complete surveys through U.S. …”
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Evaluation of developmental competence of Sus scrofa domesticus (L.) oocyte-cumulus complexes after intra- and extraovarian vitrification by T. I. Kuzmina, I. V. Chistyakova

“…Straws with oocytes and ovarian fragments were plunged into LN2 and stored. For devitrification, the EOV oocytes were washed in solutions of 0.25, 0.19 and 0.125 M of trehalose, the IOV – in 0.5 and 0.25 М trehalose. …”
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Comprehensive Cervical Cancer Prevention in Tanzania (CONCEPT) study: Cohort profile by Ditte Søndergaard Linde, Vibeke Rasch, Julius D Mwaiselage, Rachel Manongi, Patricia Swai, Chunsen Wu, Bariki Mchome, Johnson Katanga, Crispin Kahesa, Susanne Kjaer

“…The majority attended after receiving a phone call reminder (35%) or from home via self-samples (41%). …”
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Molecular monitoring of short- and long-term transcriptional effects of hair growth stimulating agents. by Sabrina K Henne, Lara M Hochfeld, Werner Bartmann, Thomas Welss, Markus M Nöthen, Stefanie Heilmann-Heimbach

“…To test this methodological approach, 91 male participants with visible signs of and/or a family history of MPHL were assigned to four groups to investigate the effects of three hair growth stimulating agents versus placebo. mRNA- and microRNA-Seq was performed on plucked hair follicle samples before, after four days, and after six weeks of treatment. …”
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What activities do patients hope to perform following anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty but are unable to? Looking beyond patient-reported outcome measures by Alexander E. White, MD, Nicolas Pascual-Leone, MD, Anthony Finocchiaro, BS, Christopher M. Brusalis, MD, David M. Dines, MD, Joshua S. Dines, MD, Andreas Kontaxis, PhD, Samuel A. Taylor, MD, Lawrence V. Gulotta, MD, Michael C. Fu, MD, MHS

“…Of these 131 patients, weightlifting (14.5%), throwing a ball (12.9%), playing tennis (11.4%), carrying/holding groceries (11.4%), and performing pushups/planks (11.4%) were most commonly reported. Conclusion: Following aTSA, patients are able to perform the majority of activities of daily living without difficulty. …”
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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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‘Do they care?’: a qualitative examination of patient perspectives on primary care clinician communication related to opioids in the USA by Leif I Solberg, Katrina M Romagnoli, Anthony W Olson, Andrei Bucaloiu, Clayton I Allen, Lorraine D Tusing, Hillary A Henzler-Buckingham, Christina M Gregor, Laura A Freitag, Stephanie A Hooker, Rebecca C Rossom, Eric A Wright, Irina V Haller

“…Objectives This substudy’s objectives were to (1) examine the transferability of a four archetype framework (simplified pattern of prototypical features) for patients at high risk for opioid use disorder (OUD) developed from a previous study with a similar population; (2) explore how patient preferences for terminology can inform clinician communication strategies for patients with OUD across archetypes and (3) explore how patient perceptions of opioid risks can inform clinician communication strategies across patient archetypes.Design This qualitative study collected data via semistructured phone interviews with patients about views on opioid-related discussions with primary care clinicians. …”
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Compliance status of tobacco control laws in the university setting of Bangladesh: an analytical study followed a mixed-method approach by Nasrin Akter, Bilkis Banu, Sujana Haque Chowdhury, Tahsin Tasneem Tabassum, Sarder Mahmud Hossain

“…Data were collected through mobile phone calling (quantitative) and in-depth interviews method (qualitative). …”
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Profile of Body Mass Index and Physical Fitness of Santri of Al Yumna Qur'an Tahfizh Boarding School by Asep Angga Permadi, Solahudin Solahudin, Azhar Ramadhana Sonjaya, Z. Arifin

“…The sampling technique used a random sampling technique of 57 people consisting of 27 men and 30 women, data collection techniques through the Philippine physical fitness test, BMI with anthropometric measurements, strength with push ups and basic plank, flexibility with zipper test and sit and reach , coordination with juggling test, agility using hexagon agility test, speed with 40 meter sprint test, strength with standing long jump, balance with stork balance test and reaction time speed with stick drop test. …”
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Survival and Its Predictors Among Patients Receiving Transarterial Chemoembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Ethiopia: A 6-Year Follow-Up Study by Abigia Ashenafi, Soliyana Demelash, Efrata Melaku, Haymanot Abe, Meron Yitna, Fisseha Tekle, Jiksa Dabessa, Biniam Araya, Yared Nigussie, Wondmagegn Demsiss, Ashenafi Zelalem, Song Jung Kim, Nebiyu Dereje

“…Data were extracted from patients' medical records, and vital status was ascertained from the patients' charts or by phone call to the next of kin. We used Kaplan-Meier estimator to determine survival functions and log-rank test to compare the survival functions in different groups. …”
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The Egyptian Revolution: First Impressions from the Field by Mohammed A. Bamyeh

“…The Egyptian Revolution, starting on January 25, lacked leadership and possessed little organization; its defining events, on Friday, January 28, occurred on a day when all communication technologies, including all internet and phones, were barred; it took place in a large country known for sedate political life, a very long legacy of authoritarian continuity, and an enviable repressive apparatus consisting of more than 2 million members. …”
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Investigating the Relationships between Internet Addiction and Suicidal Ideation in Adolescent Girls by Zeynab Akbari, Fatemeh Serjouie, Jafar Sarani Yaztappeh, Mohammad Hossein Turkzadeh, Faeze Ziaei, Ali Bagheri, Maryam Sate Zohd, Amir Sam Kianimoghadam

“…Participants completed the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), the Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (BSSI), the Cell-Phone Over-Use Scale (COS), the Youth Self-Report (YSR), and the Toronto Alexithymia Scale-20 (TAS-20) in a written manner. …”
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Mid-term outcomes of moderate-severe cystocele repairing with autologous fascia lata harvested through a small incision by Bo Yu, Junfang Yang, Qingyang Nie, Kun Zhang, Jinsong Han, Yiting Wang

“…Patient demographics and perioperative data were collected, with follow-ups through outpatient visits or phone calls. Patients were evaluated by subjective perception of vaginal bulging, physical examination, Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20) Questionnaire, patient satisfaction, Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I) scores, regret rate, willingness to recommend, complications, and harvesting site issue. …”
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Study protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial of comparing enhanced acceptance and commitment therapy plus (+) added to usual aftercare versus usual aftercare only, in... by Imran Khan, Stephanie J. C. Taylor, Clare Robinson, Elisavet Moschopoulou, Paul McCrone, Liam Bourke, Mohamed Thaha, Kamaldeep Bhui, Derek Rosario, Damien Ridge, Sheila Donovan, Ania Korszun, Paul Little, Adrienne Morgan, Olivier Quentin, Rebecca Roylance, Peter White, Trudie Chalder

“…The intervention consists of up to eight sessions at weekly or fortnightly intervals using different modalities of delivery to suit individual needs, i.e. face-to-face sessions, over the phone or skype. Discussion To date, there have been no robust trials reporting both clinical and cost-effectiveness of an ACT based intervention for people with low QoL after curative cancer treatment in the UK. …”
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Modeling Burst Error Processes in ITU-T G.hnem-Based PLC Systems: Noisy Indoor Environment Analysis Using a Generative Semi-Hidden Markov Model by Akintunde Oluremi Iyiola, Theo G. Swart, Ayokunle Damilola Familua, Thokozani Shongwe

“…We developed a software-defined multi-state quadrature amplitude modulation (M-QAM) orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)-based NB-PLC testbed that adheres to the International Telecommunication Union - Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) G.hnem standard for home networking over existing wiring, such as power lines, phone lines, and coaxial cables. The system incorporates 4-QAM-OFDM, 8-QAM-OFDM, and 16-QAM-OFDM modulation schemes, utilizing Universal Software Radio Peripheral (USRP) hardware for real-time transmission and reception. …”
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The use of modern e-health services including telemedicine and telepharmacy for remote patient care in Saudi Arabia by Farah K. Alhomoud

“…The most used e-health tools were telephones or cell phones (69.0%) and WhatsApp applications (64.0%) followed by Zoom application (50.0%) and Sehhaty application. …”
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Ideal Illumination for Smartphone-based Trabeculectomy Bleb Photography by Gagan Kalra, Parul Ichhpujani, Sahil Thakur, Urvashi Sharma

“…Native camera application and FiLMiC pro camera application were used on iPhone X to compare bleb images using yellow and white pen-torches as illumination source. …”
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Accuracy of the SWAY Mobile Cognitive Assessment Application by Heidi A. VanRavenhorst-Bell, Melissa A. Muzeau, Lindsay Luinstra, Jared Goering, Ryan Z. Amick

“… # Results ANOVAs reported the SWAY CA application (reaction time, impulse control, inspection time) operated reliably with iPhone 6S, Samsung Galaxy S9, and iPad Pro 5 mobile devices (*p* \> 0.05), respectively. …”
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The prognostic value of the platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio in multiple myeloma patients treated with a bortezomib-based regimen by Quane Zhang, Yifan Wang, Wenting Shi, Yue Chen, Zhengmei He, Liang Yu, Chunling Wang

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