The Impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on Healthcare Delivery: A Systematic Literature Review by Bismark Atta Frimpong, Cláudia Barbosa, Raed A Abd-Alhameed

“…Despite the challenges, one noted the positive effect of IoT in healthcare delivery is that doctor-patient interactions have gotten simpler and more effective; it has also raised patient participation and satisfaction. Furthermore, remote patient monitoring shortens hospital stays and avoids readmissions by monitoring patients’ health. …”
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Association of active commuting with incidence of depression and anxiety: prospective cohort study by Jingwen Fan, Xuesong Zhang, Xiaocan Jia, Zhixing Fan, Chaojun Yang, Yuping Wang, Chenyu Zhao, Nana Wang, Xuezhong Shi, Yongli Yang

“…Cycle and mix mode commuting were associated with lower risk of depression and anxiety, and inflammation partially mediated these association. Implementing initiatives that facilitate active commuting may help alleviate the poor mental health.…”
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POTENCIALIDADES E LIMITES DOS PROGRAMAS FEDERAIS PIBID E RESIDÊNCIA PEDAGÓGICA: UM ESTADO DO CONHECIMENTO by ALEXANDRE VANZUITA, JULIANA GUÉRIOS

“…Os resultados apontam possíveis contribuições na construção da identidade docente durante a formação inicial, uma vez que colaboram na qualificação do(a) futuro(a) professor(a), no sentido de uma formação autoral e emancipatória baseada na pesquisa, aproximando universidade e escola, articulando teoria e prática.…”
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Defining national research priorities for prostate cancer in Zambia: using the Delphi process for comprehensive cancer policy setting in sub-Saharan Africa by Ajay Aggarwal, Janet Seeley, Virginia Bond, Kennedy Lishimpi, John Kachimba, Musonda Simwinga, Andrew Sentoogo Ssemata, Susan Msadabwe, Dorothy Chilambe Lombe, Monde Mwamba, Richard Muhumuza, Victor Mapulanga

“…In R1 statements scoring above 15 from over 70% of participants were prioritised immediately for R3 discussion. …”
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Effect of Interleukin and Hepcidin in Anemia of Chronic Diseases by Maha F. Yacoub, Hala Fouad Ferwiz, Fadwa Said

“…Red cell indices, levels of IL-6 and hepcidin, and iron profile were measured in all participants using Bayer ADVIA 120, VITROS 5600, Integrated System/2008, and ELISA assay, respectively. …”
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Assessing the diagnostic accuracy of machine learning algorithms for identification of asthma in United States adults based on NHANES dataset by Omid Kohandel Gargari, Mobina Fathi, Shahryar Rajai Firouzabadi, Ida Mohammadi, Mohammad Hossein Mahmoudi, Mehran Sarmadi, Arman Shafiee

“…In this study, we aim to compare different ML diagnostic models and obtain the most valuable features for asthma diagnosis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) dataset. A total of 8,888 participants with available asthma diagnosis data from the 2017–2018 NHANES survey were included. …”
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Das punições aplicadas nos Jogos da Juventude e Jogos Abertos do Paraná 1988 a 1998 by Mauro Myskiw

“…De forma geral, os resultados permitem afirmar que as punições aplicadas em 11 anos pouco variam e, quando ocorrem oscilações, parecem estar relacionadas com o número de participantes, assim como, apesar do conhecimento sobre Código de Organização da Justiça e Disciplina Desportiva - COJDD ser apenas superficial ou existencial, as atitudes anti-desportivas neste tipificadas não são praticadas a todo instante em vista da moralidade inserida na personalidade das pessoas, em prol da prática esportiva saudável.…”
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Characteristics and clinical course of myoclonus in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels by Matthew James, Mark Lowrie, Clare Rusbridge

“…A second shortened questionnaire was sent to participants at least 6 months after completion of the first. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study to Evaluate the Prevalence and Severity of Gingivitis among High School Students in Erbil City-Iraq. by Dildar Abdullah Othman, Rawand Mohammed Muhi, Nadeen Nazar Nafie, Manar Nadhum Farman

“…Results: The number of participants in public schools was (66%) of the total and private schools (34%). …”
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Cuidado Centrado no Estudante (CCE) by Daniela da Silva Rodrigues, Josenaide Engracia dos Santos

“…O recorte apresentado neste texto é a elaboração da proposta, que considera os problemas ocupacionais dos universitários e o contexto em que se inserem, a partir dos referenciais teóricos dos estudos da ocupação à luz do Modelo de Ocupação Humana. …”
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Medication stewardship in the operating theatre in Malaysia: A quality improvement project by Siti Nadzrah Yunus, Nur Haryanti Izumi Suhaimi, Ka Ting Ng, Ili Syazana Jamal Azmi, Noorjahan Haneem Md Hashim, Ina Ismiarti Shariffuddin

“…Results: Ninety-eight anaesthesia care providers participated in the survey (72.4% doctors and 27.6% anaesthetic nurses). …”
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B-phosphatidylethanol testing to identify hazardous alcohol use in primary health care—a game changer and a challenge for general practitioners: a qualitative study by Åsa Steensland, Anna Segernäs, Mårten Larsson, Andrea Johansson Capusan, Lisa Kastbom

“…This study aimed to explore general practitioners’ (GPs’) experiences and perceptions of using B-Phosphatidylethanol (PEth), a specific quantitative biomarker for alcohol use, in their clinical work with patient consultations and treatment follow-up in Swedish PHC.Design, participants, and setting Individual interviews were conducted with GPs and resident GPs (n 20) in Swedish PHC and analysed using qualitative content analysis.Findings The overarching theme PEth testing in primary health care—a game changer and a challenge illustrated that PEth testing has improved the prerequisites for the GP-patient interaction while making it more complex. …”
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Associations of sleep quality and fall risk among older adult outpatients at Thai Binh Medical University Hospital, Northern Vietnam by Nguyen The Diep, Doan Anh Tuan, Tien Van Nguyen, Hoang Minh Anh, Dao Huy Cu

“…Elderly individuals with the highest PSQI scores had a higher risk of falls compared to those with the lowest PSQI scores.ConclusionPoor sleep quality are closely related to fall risk among the elderly, alongside other factors such as religion, education, comorbidities, and participation in recreational activities.…”
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Treating self-harm behaviors in prisons: implementation of the STEPPS program by Rosa Lorente-Català, Irene Jaén, Xavier Buscà-Huertas, Berta Framis, Azucena García-Palacios

“…Method Forty-one inmates participated in the study and completed measures covering self-harm behaviors, emotion regulation, impulsivity, mental health symptoms, and satisfaction with the intervention. …”
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Assessing the Accuracy of Dermoscopy for Scabies Diagnosis in Dark African Skin by Nkechi Anne Enechukwu, Ikenna Akuakolam, Iloduba N Aghanya, Chetanna C Anaje, Ogochukwu I Ezejiofor, Enzo Errichetti

“…The delta glider sign was seen in 4 participants. Conclusion: Dermoscopy is particularly effective in identifying the serpiginous tract of scabies on dark skin, although it is less effective for detecting the delta sign. …”
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The Effect of Six Weeks of Patella Taping on Pain in Women with Knee Osteoarthritis by Maryam Alikhani, Hamid Tabatabai

“…Using convenience sampling, 30 women with knee osteoarthritis, referred to an orthopedic clinic in Tehran, were selected as the study sample. The participants were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (15 women) or the control group (15 women). …”
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Alla ricerca di radici nel mondo « per una vita migliore ». Incontrarsi tra residenti e turisti a Lalibela (Etiopia), piccola città del patrimonio mondiale by Marie Bridonneau

“…Al di la del “paradigma critico-induttivo” che evidenzia i pericoli che possono derivare dal turismo in alcune spazi sociali del Sud, qui si intende mostrare come il turismo sia un momento di contatto con il mondo per una società locale ben poco inserita nei flussi internazionali, o meglio, come si verifichino in questo contesto pratiche di ibridazione e rappresentazioni culturali. …”
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Pilot application of an inflammation and physiological dysregulation index based on noninvasive salivary biomarkers by Andrey I. Egorov, William Xue, Jason Kobylanski, Miyu Fuzawa, Shannon M. Griffin, Timothy J. Wade, Michael Nye

“…We evaluated seven salivary biomarkers of neuroendocrine and immune functions and a group index of physiological dysregulation based on these biomarkers in a pilot survey in a socioeconomically disadvantaged population. Results Participants recruited at subsidized public housing projects in Denver, Colorado, completed a sociodemographic, behavioral, and health questionnaire and used passive drool samplers to collect five saliva samples over the course of 1 day. …”
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Internal Economic Management and Performance Evaluation Method of Enterprise Based on Balanced Scorecard by Shuangshuang Liu

“…Recommendations for full participation can be made for its implementation. The results show that the comprehensive score of Company A’s performance in 2022 is 70 points. …”
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Relationships between mental health and styles of help-seeking among care workers in comparison with the general population by Tomoko Matsui, Hikaru Oba, Ryosuke Uchida, Tsukasa Teraguchi

“…Hierarchical multiple regression analysis showed that the interaction term between each help-seeking style and participant group was non-significant. Meanwhile, age (β = −0.116, p = 0.009), excessive help-seeking (β = 0.120, p = 0.014), and avoidant help-seeking (β = 0.331, p < 0.001) were associated with the K6. …”
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