Using nasal sprays to prevent respiratory tract infections: a qualitative study of online consumer reviews and primary care patient interviews by Paul Little, Katherine Bradbury, Lucy Yardley, Adam W A Geraghty, Ben Ainsworth, Kate Greenwell, Deb Smith, Laura Dennison, Sian Williamson, James Denison-Day, Fiona Mowbray, Samantha Richards-Hall

“…Interview transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis.Setting Primary care, UK.Participants 407 online customer reviews. 13 purposively recruited primary care patients who had experienced recurrent infections and/or had risk factors for severe infections.Results Both studies identified various factors that might influence nasal spray use including: high motivation to avoid RTIs, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic; fatalistic views about RTIs; beliefs about alternative prevention methods; the importance of personal recommendation; perceived complexity and familiarity of nasal sprays; personal experiences of spray success or failure; tolerable and off-putting side effects; concerns about medicines; and the nose as unpleasant and unhygienic.Conclusions People who suffer disruptive, frequent or severe RTIs or who are vulnerable to RTIs are interested in using a nasal spray for prevention. …”
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The interaction of post-activation potentiation and fatigue on skeletal muscle twitch torque and displacement by Georg Langen, Georg Langen, Frank Warschun, Olaf Ueberschär, Olaf Ueberschär, Michael Behringer

“…Consequently, TMG parameters could not accurately detect potentiated or fatigued participants as indicated by the peak twitch torque.DiscussionThe TMG parameters’ insufficient diagnostic accuracy likely resulted from a reduced signal-to-noise ratio at 90° knee flexion and the associated longer muscle length of the RF, compared to more extended knee angles commonly employed in TMG studies. …”
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Extrication following a motor vehicle collision: a consensus statement on behalf of The Faculty of Pre-hospital Care, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh by Tim Nutbeam, Rob Fenwick, Charlotte Haldane, Caroline Leech, Emily Foote, Simon Todd, David Lockey

“…Methods A systematic scoping review identified 170 relevant articles from 7083 records. Findings, together with EXIT project data, informed the development of 12 core and supplemental statements on extrication. …”
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The effects of PISA on global basic education reform: a systematic literature review by Jian Li, Eryong Xue, Siyuan Guo

“…Few studies have used the transnational academic achievements of PISA as evidence to systematically summarize the primary motivation behind PISA’s participation in global decision-making and the core issues of PISA’s impact on education reform. …”
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An Exploration of Iran's Banking System Based on Islamic-Social Banking Principles with an Emphasis on Improving Social Capital (Bank Sepah Case Study) by Mohammad Reza Yazdanpanah, Keramatollah Rasekh, Majid Reza Karimi

“…Banks as money market institutions can play an undeniable role in economic and social categories such as urban development, participation in environmental protection, establishment of medical centers, etc. …”
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A 10-Year Risk Assessment and Primary Prevention Study of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Among Adult Patients in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Abdulhameed Alkhalaf, Qasem Aljabr, Khalid Al Mulla, Duaa Almubarak, Abdul Sattar Khan, Zainab Y. Al Jaziri, Ibrahim Albahrani

“…<i>Results</i>: Most participants (76.3%) were at low ASCVD risk (≤10%), 13.3% at borderline to intermediate risk (10–19%), and 10.4% at high risk (≥20%). …”
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EXPERIENCES OF CONDUCTING ONLINE EXAM PROCTORING IN LOW-RESOURCE SETTINGS: A SRI LANKAN CASE STUDY by Dilky N. Felsinger, Thilina Halloluwa, C. L. Ishani Fonseka

“…A post-exam feedback survey was used to collect information about participants' experiences with online proctoring. The survey was supposed to reveal the experiences about the devices used, internet connectivity, the factors that led to stress and perceptions about cheating during the exam. …”
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HIV/AIDS prevalence among adolescents in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area, Enugu State, and the need for faith-based interventions by Favour Chukwuemeka Uroko, Goodness Chimeremma Ike

“…Material and methods A validated simple random sampling technique was applied since it reduces bias among respondents. 23 families were selected to participate in the study. Results Findings revealed that adolescences want to experience sex due to peer pressure, they perceive unprotected sex as more entertaining, and an increased number of homosexuals and lesbians are the factors indicating the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among adolescents in Igbo-Eze South LGA. …”
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Association between prognostic nutritional index and all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease mortality in American adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by Yuqing Lei, Shaohong Tao, Yubo Yang, Fang Xie, Weining Xie

“…BackgroundThe current research was to investigate the relationship between prognostic nutritional index (PNI) and mortality, with a focus on all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, for those with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).MethodsData from 20,142 patients who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), which was carried out between 2005 and 2014, were included in this research. …”
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Differences Between Amblyopic and Fellow Eyes in Optical Coherence Tomography: A Cohort from Jordanian Population by Noor M. Alqudah, Hasan Mohidat, Abdelwahab Aleshawi, Wedad Al-Dolat, Ali Alshami

“…<i>Materials and Methods</i>: Sixty-one individuals, aged 14 to 67, who had been diagnosed with unilateral amblyopia participated in a prospective study. Both eyes underwent spectral-domain OCT imaging, and clinical and demographic information was gathered. …”
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Impact of Comprehensive Health Insurance affiliation on mortality in children under one year: an analysis of the Demographic and Health Survey 2010–2022 in Peru by Marcos Espinola-Sánchez, Marcos Espinola-Sánchez, Andres Campaña-Acuña, Diego Urrunaga-Pastor, Diego Urrunaga-Pastor, Jorge L. Maguiña, Manuel Jumpa, Oscar Ugarte-Ubillus

“…Additionally, the study evaluated how CHI affects infant mortality according to wealth quintiles in the Peruvian population.MethodsA causal inference analysis with observational data was applied, employing propensity score matching. Participants included children under 1 year of age, surveyed through the National Demographic and Family Health Survey (ENDES) from 2010 to 2022. …”
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Cardiac Rehabilitation in Women and Men after an Acute Myocardial Infarction by Elizabeth Sellén Sanchén, Vivian Gil García, Nordan Pedroso Almarales, Yunior Rodríguez López, Joaquín Sellén Crombet

“…<br /><strong>Conclusions:</strong> a significant improvement of clinical and ergometric parameters was obtained, as well as the return to daily tasks in the patients who participated in the program. Women received fewer benefits from this program than men.…”
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The Impact of a Submaximal Level of Exercise on Balance Performance in Older Persons by Hani Asilah Alias, Maria Justine

“…Thirteen community-dwelling older persons with intact foot sensation (age = 66.69 ± 8.17 years, BMI = 24.65 ± 4.08 kg/m2, female, n=6) volunteered to participate. Subjects’ balance performances were measured using the Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Integration of Balance (mCTSIB) at baseline and after test, under four conditions of stance: (1) eyes-opened firm-surface (EOF), (2) eyes-closed firm-surface (ECF), (3) eyes-opened soft-surface (EOS), and (4) eyes-closed soft-surface (ECS). …”
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High Burden among Older Family Caregivers is Associated with High Prevalence of Symptoms: Data from the Swedish Study “Good Aging in Skåne (GÅS)” by Henrik Ekström, Nathalie Lundholm Auoja, Sölve Elmståhl, Lena Sandin Wranker

“…Our study included 5457 participants from the longitudinal, general population study “Good Aging in Skåne.” …”
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What is the optimal outcome after endoscopic sinus surgery in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis? A consultation of Canadian experts by Nadim Saydy, Sami P. Moubayed, Marie Bussières, Arif Janjua, Shaun Kilty, François Lavigne, Eric Monteiro, Smriti Nayan, Marilou Piché, Kristine Smith, Doron Sommer, Leigh Sowerby, Marc A. Tewfik, Ian J. Witterick, Erin Wright, Martin Desrosiers

“…Methods A total of 12 surgeons participated in this targeted consultation. Face to face semi-structured interviews were performed with expert surgeons in the field of CRS and ESS. …”
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Depression, Anxiety, and Stress In The Time of COVID-19 Pandemic In Kurdistan Region, Iraq by Niaz mustafa kamal, Nasih Othman

“…Through an online survey using DASS-21 to measure depression, anxiety, and stress data of 548 adult participants were collected during April 2020 and analyzed.  …”
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The Dynamic Innovative Balance System Improves Balance Ability: A Single Blind, Randomized Controlled Study by Bunyamin Haksever, Irem Duzgun, Gul Baltaci

“… # Study Design Randomized controlled trial # Methods Thirty-six healthy males (18 to 32 years) were randomly assigned to group DIBA (n=18) or to the control group (n=18) who performed balance training using a balance board, a wobble board, the BOSU, or a soft cushion block for eight weeks. Each participant was assessed before training, at the end of the fourth and eighth week by using the Flamingo balance test (FBT) for assessing static balance ability and using Y-Balance Test (YBT) for dynamic balance ability…”
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JUSTIFICATION OF UNIVERSAL IRON SUPPLEMENTATION FOR INFANTS 6-12 MONTHS IN REGIONS WITH A HIGH PREVALENCE OF THALASSEMIA by Phakatip Sinlapamongkolkul, Pacharapan Surapolchai, Vip Viprakasit

“…Results: Overall, 97 of 206 (47%) participants had thalassemia minor, the majority having Hb E traits. …”
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Effects of Sports on Social and Cultural Transformations by Violeta Šiljak, Saša Vajić, Goran Zbiljić

“…Through sports activities (preparation, organization, implementation, participation, etc.), people develop team spirit, solidarity, tolerance, strengthen communication and thus contribute to personal development and the achievement of their goals.We should not ignore the threats and challenges that sport is particularly facing today, such as: doping, racism, violence in sport, political interference in sport, corruption and other «diseases» of modern society, to which sport is exposed and where there is constant fight with the aim of turning sport to its own goals based on humane values. …”
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Perceptions and observations of shared decision making during pediatric otolaryngology surgical consultations by Yolanda Evong, Jill Chorney, Gilanders Ungar, Paul Hong

“…Following the encounter, all participants completed a questionnaire that measured perceived levels of SDM (SDM-Q-9). …”
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