Prevention of hypertension due to long working hours and other work hazards is needed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by Paul Landsbergis, Mahee Gilbert-Ouimet, Xavier Trudel, Grace Sembajwe, Peter Schnall, Marnie Dobson, Devan Hawkins, Marc Fadel, Alexis Descatha, Jian Li

“…CVD is also the most common work-related disease worldwide. Long working hours and other psychosocial stressors at work are important modifiable risk factors for hypertension and CVD. …”
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Culturally appropriate terminologies in health research: a participatory study with pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in Uganda by Ritah Nakijoba, Adelline Twimukye, Josephine Bayigga, Aida N. Kawuma, Simon Peter Asiimwe, Fredrick Byenume, Jacqueline Kyeyune, Sylvia Nabukenya, Francis Williams Ojara, Francis Williams Ojara, Catriona Waitt, Catriona Waitt

“…BackgroundThe language used in research and health programs is crucial in influencing participation and ensuring the acceptability of programs and the adoption of research outcomes. …”
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A COMPARISON OF THE EFFECTS OF BALANCE– PROPRIOCEPTION AND AEROBIC EXERCISES ON FUNCTIONAL STATUS, PAIN, AND BALANCE IN PATIENTS WITH FIBROMYALGIA SYNDROME - A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLE... by Hadi Yavuz, Türker Şahinkaya, Musa Doruk, Mert Zure, Şensu Dinçer, Ayşegül Ketenci, Gökhan Metin

“…Objective: Difficulty in performing daily activities and loss of balance are common complaints in addition to generalized pain in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) patients. …”
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A comparison of stated preferences methods for economic valuation of ecosystem services (case study: Qeshm mangrove ecosystems) by Zahra Mashayekhi, Gholam Ali Sharzehi, Afshin Danehkar, Vahid Majed

“…They include contingent valuation (CVM) and choice experiment (CE) methods which share a common theoretical basis in explaining the behavior of choice. …”
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A review of the 257 meta-analyses of the differences between females and males in prevalence and risk, protective factors, and treatment outcomes for mental disorder by Rony Kayrouz, Eyal Karin, Lauren Staples, Blake Dear, Olav Nielssen, Nickolai Titov

“…However, the available evidence did not support the need for sex-specific treatment programs or services.…”
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Multilevel analysis of undergoing clinical breast examination and its associated factors among mothers of reproductive age in Kenya: Kenyan Demographic and Health Survey 2022. by Mohammed Seid Ali

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Breast cancer is one of the most common public health concerns among women around the world. …”
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Knowledge and Confidence of Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents in the Evaluation and Management of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Due to Inherited Bleeding Disorders by Patricia S. Huguelet, Irmel A. Ayala, Laurel Beaty, Christina Bemrich-Stolz, Claudia Borzutzky, Tazim Dowlut-McElroy, Sweta Gupta, Kendra Hutchens, Corinna L. Schultz, Lakshmi Srivaths, Maria C. Velez, Neeraja Swaminathan

“…Background: Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is common, and 20–30% of patients presenting with HMB are diagnosed with an inherited bleeding disorder (IBD). …”
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DYNAMICS OF INDICATORS OF DECIDUOUS TEETH CARIES IN CHILDREN 3-5 YEARS OLD by L.F. Kaskova, M.O. Sadovski

“…Timely and planned oral hygiene is a common and effective method of prevention of caries and periodontal disease in young patients. …”
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Bacteremia in the Gulf Cooperation Council Region: A Review of the Literature 2013&amp;ndash;2023 by Al-Musawi T, Al-Agha R, Al-Khiami S, Al-Shamari H, Baghdadi M, Bosaeed M, Abdel Hadi H, Mady A, Sabra N

“…Fever was the main presenting symptom, while diabetes mellitus and hypertension were the common associated comorbidities. High mortality rates were reported for BSIs, particularly when caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative pathogens. …”
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Local adaptation, genetic diversity and key environmental interactions in a collection of novel red clover germplasm by A. D. Heslop, A. D. Heslop, Sai K. Arojju, Rainer W. Hofmann, John L. Ford, M. Zulfi Z. Jahufer, Anna C. Larking, Rachael Ashby, Charles A. Hefer, Ken G. Dodds, A. Saei, Jessica O’Connor, Andrew G. Griffiths

“…Along with the identification of genes associated with these bioclimatic variables that could be used as genetic markers for selection in future breeding programs. Our study identifies the importance of diverse germplasm when adding genetic variation into breeding programs. …”
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Comparison of the effectiveness of immersive and non-immersive virtual reality in the treatment of vertigo in patients with peripheral vestibular dysfunction: a systematic review a... by Xiaoyi Liu, Xiaoyi Liu, Sha Yang, Yiru Wang, Ziwei Tong, Xiao An, Xiaoqing Ren, Xu Sun, Zhicong Zhou, Hong Wang, Xiaoying Liu

“…BackgroundVertigo is the most common clinical manifestation in patients with peripheral vestibular dysfunction (PVD), and severe episodes may be accompanied by nystagmus, tinnitus, and hearing loss, which can seriously affect quality of life. …”
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Gendered relationship between HIV stigma and HIV testing among men and women in Mozambique: a cross-sectional study to inform a stigma reduction and male-targeted HIV testing inter... by Judy H Ha, Lynn M Van Lith, Elizabeth C Mallalieu, Jose Chidassicua, Maria Dirce Pinho, Patrick Devos, Andrea L Wirtz

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Evaluating the impact of existing legislation in Europe with regard to Female Genital Mutilation. Spanish National Report by VVAA .

“…The research methodology, common to all reports, was designed by the ICRH in its cooordination task, but was as well discussed by all the partners along the six steering commitee meetings we have had. …”
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Evaluating the impact of existing legislation in Europe with regard to Female Genital Mutilation. Spanish National Report by VVAA .

“…The research methodology, common to all reports, was designed by the ICRH in its cooordination task, but was as well discussed by all the partners along the six steering commitee meetings we have had. …”
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How has technology been used to deliver cardiac rehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic? An international cross-sectional survey of healthcare professionals conducted by the BA... by Simon Nichols, Aynsley Cowie, Sally Hinton, Tom Butler, Helen Humphreys, Alasdair F O'Doherty, Susan Dawkes, Peter H Brubaker

“…Programmes typically started using technology within 19 days of COVID-19 becoming a pandemic. 48.8% did not provide cardiac rehabilitation to high-risk patients, telephone was most commonly used to deliver cardiac rehabilitation, and some centres used sophisticated technology such as teleconferencing.Conclusions The rapid adoption of technology into standard practice is promising and may improve access to, and participation in, exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation beyond COVID-19. …”
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Education Studies Students 2.0? by Richard Sanders, Stephen Griffin, Stephen Dixon

“…Student engagement with online collaborative authoring tools can be related to experiences within their programme of study – with a much higher proportion of Education Studies students having an awareness of these, due to a focus on online collaborative assessments within the programme. …”
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La compétitivité de Bruxelles dans la recherche européenne by Nicola Francesco Dotti, André Spithoven, Bas van Heur

“…What is the place of Brussels in the European research geography? Brussels is commonly recognised as the EU capital, but mainly for its political and administrative functions. …”
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3D meshwork architecture of the outer coat protein CotE: implications for bacterial endospore sporulation and germination by Dukwon Lee, Yeongjin Baek, Migak Park, Doyeon Kim, Kyumi Byun, Jaekyung Hyun, Nam-Chul Ha

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Second Victim Syndrome Among Healthcare Professionals: A Systematic Review of Interventions and Outcomes by Ong TSK, Goh CN, Tan EKYE, Sivanathan KA, Tang ASP, Tan HK, Ng QX

“…Due to heterogeneity in study designs and outcome measures, we opted for a narrative synthesis.Results: Fifteen studies were included, predominantly of moderate quality. Peer support programs were the most commonly implemented interventions, often structured around the Scott Three-Tiered Model. …”
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Prevalence, types, risk factors and clinical correlates of anaemia in older people in a rural Ugandan population. by Joseph O Mugisha, Kathy Baisley, Gershim Asiki, Janet Seeley, Hannah Kuper

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Anaemia control programmes in Uganda should target older people and should include interventions to treat and control hookworms and educational programs on diets that enhance iron absorption. …”
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