The impact of neuroscience education therapy, behavioral economics, and digital navigators on patient migraine treatment adherence to a mobile health application: a prospective pil... by Mia T. Minen, Erin K. Waire, John Torous, Jessica Fishman, Richard B. Lipton, Scott W. Powers

“…We also compared our adherence data at 90-days (a secondary endpoint to assess the durability of the effect) with adherence data from similar published studies without the adherence-enhancing package. …”
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Leveraging genomic insights from the neglected malaria parasites P. malariae and P. ovale using selective whole genome amplification (SWGA) approach by Fathia Ben-Rached, Amit Kumar Subudhi, Chang Li, Mariah Alawi, Rohit Satyam, Sui Xu, Guoding Zhu, Raeece Naeem, Sara Mfarrej, Di Liu, Zenaida Stead, Caroline Askonas, Yaobao Liu, Jun Cao, Arnab Pain

“…Our method outperformed the published protocol for P.malariae with higher enrichment of the targeted genome. …”
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Single-cell transcriptomics analysis reveals dynamic changes and prognostic signature in tumor microenvironment of PDAC by Yongsheng Li, Zhilong Ding, Tingxin Cheng, Yihuai Hu, Fei Zhong, Shiying Ren, Shiyan Wang

“…We utilized a previously published comprehensive dataset comprising 31 samples (including 8 PDAC I, 9 PDAC II, 6 PDAC III, and 8 PDAC IV) to characterize the changes in TME composition with PDAC progression through advanced scRNA-seq analysis. …”
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A case report of infantile fibrosarcoma with BRAF gene mutation with incomplete intestinal obstruction by Fan Zhu, Liang Fan, Guanhua Cui, Hai Jian, Hongjie Zhou, Jianfeng Xu, Fengshun Chen

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to explore the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of infantile fibrosarcoma (IFS) associated with BRAF mutations, with the goal of enhancing clinicians’ understanding of this rare genetic variant and its relationship to IFS.MethodsThe China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Database, VIP Database, PubMed, and National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) were searched using the keywords “infantile fibrosarcoma” and “congenital fibrosarcoma” for relevant articles published before August 2024. A total of 529 articles and 498 cases were identified, of which 48 articles and 149 cases were in Chinese and 479 articles and 349 cases were in foreign languages. …”
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Identification of Predictive Factors for Massive Transfusion Activation in Trauma Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Thosapol Ueamsaranworakul, Ratcharin Niamjumnong, Kumpol Kornthatchapong, Winchana Srivilaithon

“…Conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement, this systematic review included original studies published in English, involving trauma patients aged 15 years or older who received MTP. …”
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Pre-operative Neutrophil-Lymphocyte and Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratios as Predictors of Morbidity and Mortality in Diabetic Foot Infection Amputation Patients by Joseph Paulo Sales, Emiliano Tablante

“…Inflammatory markers, such as neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), have been explored as predictors of outcomes following amputation; however, only a few published studies are available. Objective: The study aimed to determine the diagnostic value of pre-operative neutrophil-lymphocyte and platelet-lymphocyte ratios in predicting in-hospital morbidity and mortality among diabetic foot infection patients who underwent amputation in a tertiary government hospital. …”
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Influenza A virus vaccine research conducted in swine from 1990 to May 2018: A scoping review. by Sheila Keay, Zvonimir Poljak, Mackenzie Klapwyk, Annette O'Connor, Robert M Friendship, Terri L O'Sullivan, Jan M Sargeant

“…<h4>Design</h4>Six online databases and grey literature were searched, without geographic, population, or study type restrictions, and abstracts screened independently and in duplicate for relevant research published between 1990 and May 2018. Full text data was charted by a single reviewer.…”
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Diagnosis and clinical management of hepatosplenic schistosomiasis: A scoping review of the literature. by Francesca Tamarozzi, Veronica A Fittipaldo, Hans Martin Orth, Joachim Richter, Dora Buonfrate, Niccolò Riccardi, Federico G Gobbi

“…<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>We reviewed relevant original publications including patients with HSS with no coinfections, published in the past 40 years, identified through MEDLINE and EMBASE databases. …”
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Barriers to accessing mental health services for women with perinatal mental illness: systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies in the UK by Megan Sambrook Smith, Vanessa Lawrence, Euan Sadler, Abigail Easter

“…This review examines women, their family members’ and healthcare providers’ perspectives of barriers to accessing mental health services for women with perinatal mental illness in the UK.Design A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.Data sources Qualitative studies, published between January 2007 and September 2018, were identified in MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EMBASE and CINAHL electronic databases, handsearching of reference lists and citation tracking of included studies. …”
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Is it feasible to treat polycystic ovarian syndrome with or without insulin resistance using glucokinase activators as novel hypoglycaemic medications? A protocol for a systematic... by Xiaojing Liu, Lei Zeng, Shuo Yuan, Genping Zeng, Xijing Lu, Peiyin Li, Tan Zeng, Zitong Lin, Yuxi Miao

“…The findings will be made public by being published in a medical journal that is subject to peer review.PROSPERO registration number CRD42024535633.…”
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The Effects of Yoga on Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Mengke Ban, Xuejing Yue, Pengyu Dou, Ping Zhang

“…A meta-analysis was conducted by systematically searching PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases till August 2020 for studies published in English. The reference lists of eligible studies were also searched. …”
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How pragmatic are randomised controlled trials evaluating minimally invasive surgery for oesophageal cancer? A methodological review of trial design using the Pragmatic-Explanatory... by Natalie S Blencowe, Jane Blazeby, Sian Cousins, Katy Chalmers

“…Given the recent growth in numbers of surgical RCTs, there is a need to better understand the validity and applicability of trials in this field.Objectives To examine the applicability and validity of RCTs comparing minimally invasive and open surgery for oesophageal cancer and to delineate areas for future research.Eligibility criteria RCTs comparing open with minimal invasive oesophagectomy, published January 2012–June 2023. Abstracts, pilot and feasibility studies, and systematic reviews were excluded.Sources of evidence Three sequential searches of Ovid MEDLINE, Embase and CENTRAL electronic databases and clinical trials registry databases.Charting methods Two independent reviewers screened the articles and used appropriate, validated tools (Pragmatic-Explanatory Continuum Indicator Summary-2 (PRECIS-2) and Risk of Bias 2) to assess study quality. …”
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“We Will Not Change Our Attitude Towards You, Until You Change Your Attitude Towards Us”. How Washington Considered the Reaction of Western European Communist Parties to The Events... by V. T. Yungblud, M. V. Bakshaev

“…The study is based on published documents (including electronic collections) of the Administration of the President of the United States J. …”
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Policy analysis of the Global Financing Facility in Uganda by Phillip Wanduru, Doris Kwesiga, Mary Kinney, Asha George, Peter Waiswa

“…Work commenced in late 2015; the Investment Case was published in April 2016 and the Project Appraisal Document was completed and presented two months later. …”
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Hydrocortisone for Preventing Adverse Drug Reactions to Snake Antivenom: A Meta-Analysis by Jihua Feng, Zimeng Wu, Qiao Yu, Hongyuan Li, Pan Ji, Yanli Yang, Xiaoliang Zeng, Xiaowen Zheng, Chunling Zhao, Jianfeng Zhang

“…We conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane for relevant studies on the literature published up to December 6, 2020, with no language restrictions. …”
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Augmented reality in patient education and health literacy: a scoping review protocol by Karthik Adapa, Lukasz Mazur, Jennifer Walker, Saumya Jain, Richa Kanwar, Tanzila Zaman, Trusha Taneja

“…A systematic search for references in the published literature will be conducted in nine research databases—Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PubMed, PsycInfo, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and Association for Information Systems eLibrary (AISeL). …”
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Exploring the Most Promising Stem Cell Therapy in Liver Failure: A Systematic Review by Jeanne AdiwinataPawitan

“…This systematic review was done according to PRISMA guidelines and submitted for registration in PROSPERO (registration number CRD42018106119). All published studies in PubMed/MEDLINE and Cochrane Library, using key words: “human” and “stem cell” AND “liver failure” on 16th June 2018, without time restriction. …”
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Interdisciplinary collaboration across secondary and primary care to improve medication safety in the elderly (IMMENSE study): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Liv Mathiesen, Jeanette Schultz Johansen, Kjerstin Havnes, Kjell H. Halvorsen, Stine Haustreis, Lillann Wilsgård Skaue, Elena Kamycheva, Kirsten K. Viktil, Anne Gerd Granås, Beate H. Garcia

“…Patient inclusion started in September 2016.Ethics and dissemination The trial was approved by the Norwegian Centre for Research Data and the Norwegian Data Protection Authority. We aim to publish the results in international peer-reviewed open access journals, at national and international conferences, and as part of two PhD theses.Trial registration number NCT02816086.…”
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Autologous Peripheral Blood-Derived Orthobiologics for the Management of Shoulder Disorders: A Review of Current Clinical Evidence by Ashim Gupta, Nicola Maffulli

“…Methods Multiple databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus) were searched employing terms for APBOs and various shoulder disorders for articles published in the English language to September 11, 2024, adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. …”
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Comparative efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant radiotherapy for patients with borderline resectable, and locally advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: a systematic review and... by Xin Wang, Dan Cao, Qingfeng Wang, Qiancheng Hu, Wanrui Lv

“…The objective of the present network meta-analysis (NMA) is to study and compare the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant radiotherapy comprehensively using different doses in patients with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer (BRPC) and locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC).Methods and analysis Four electronic databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane library and Web of science, will be searched thoroughly to identify relevant studies published from 2006 to October 2020. Electronic searching by titles using neoadjuvant treatments for PDAC will be performed in the annual meetings of European Society of Medical Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology (2018–2020). …”
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