A multi-centre, single arm, Phase 3 study to assess the safety and reactogenicity of biological Es Vi-capsular polysaccharide-CRM197 conjugate typhoid vaccine in ≥6 months old infa... by Subhash Thuluva, Ramesh V. Matur, Subbareddy Gunneri, Vijay Yerroju, Rammohan Reddy Mogulla, Chirag Dhar, Raju Esanakarra, Savita Verma, Manish Narang, Madhukar Pandey

“…To mitigate its spread, the World Health Organization (WHO) advocates for typhoid vaccination programs that particularly target high-risk populations. …”
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Self-screening practice of breast cancer and associated factors among female students in Ethiopian universities using the theory of planned behavior: a cross sectional study by Wudneh Simegn, Abdulwase Mohammed Seid, Gashaw Sisay Chanie, Liknaw Workie Limenh, Lamrot Yohannes, Teshome Demelash Bitew, Dagnew Getnet Adugna, Mihret Melese, Fikrie Tegen Kassie, Wondim Ayenew

“…Abstract Background Breast cancer is the most common cancer among females. Assessing self-screening practices for breast cancer patients is vital for developing targeted interventions. …”
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Baseline cohort data from HARMONY, a cluster randomised controlled trial of culturally safe domestic violence management in general practice by Angela J. Taft, Felicity Young, Kelsey L. Hegarty, Jane Yelland, Danielle Mazza, Douglas Boyle, Richard Norman, Claudia García-Moreno, Cattram Nguyen, Xia Li, Bijaya Pokharel, Molly Allen Leap, Gene Feder

“…Eligible practices required ≥ 1 South Asian GP; used one of two common software programs; and agreed to have GrHanite™ software on practice computers. …”
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Ontario healthcare workers who sought treatment for their mental health during the first five waves of the COVID-19 pandemic: a snapshot of self-referrals across the province by Judith M. Laposa, Duncan Cameron, Kim Corace, Heather L. Bullock, Lauren Flavelle, Natalie Quick, Karen Rowa, Sara de la Salle, Katherin Creighton-Taylor, Alice Strachan, Stephanie Carter, Paul Kurdyak, Vanessa Saldanha, Randi E. McCabe

“…Results of this study may inform system planning for future pandemics, as well as for HCW wellness programs for continued workplace stress in the postpandemic period.…”
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Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries: Fetal Diagnosis, Associations, and Postnatal Outcome: A Fetal Heart Society Research Collaborative Study by Jennifer Cohen, Bhawna Arya, Richard Caplan, Mary T. Donofrio, Dina Ferdman, Jamie K. Harrington, Deborah Y. Ho, Whitnee Hogan, Lisa K. Hornberger, Simone Jhaveri, Stacy A. S. Killen, Christopher L. Lindblade, Erik Michelfelder, Anita J. Moon‐Grady, Sheetal Patel, Emilio Quezada, Christina Ronai, Aura A. Sanchez Mejia, David N. Schidlow, Corey Stiver, Varsha Thakur, Shubhika Srivastava

“…Conclusions Associated cardiac lesions and arrhythmias are common in fetal ccTGA, and functional changes commonly occur through gestation. …”
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Assessment of cardiovascular risk from the use of an interleukin-1 inhibitor in patients with severe tophaceous gout by M. S. Eliseev, O. V. Zhelyabina, E. I. Markelova, D. S. Novikova, S. A. Vladimirov, Yu. O. Korsakova, E. N. Aleksandrova, A. A. Novikov, E. L. Nasonov

“…Statistical analysis was carried out using a package of applied Statistica 10.0 programs (StatSoft/Inc., USA).Results. Examination of the common carotid artery indicated that the median IMT that was 0.83 [0.71; 0.94] mm at baseline decreased to 0.74 [0.69; 0.84] mm by the end of the investigation (p = 0.022). …”
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A Pathway for The Deficiencies and Challenges of Cervical Cancer Screening In Pakistan by Hanna Khair Tunio, Aftab Ahmed

“…It has become the second most common cancer among women in their reproductive age. …”
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Prevalence of Edentulism, Associated Factors, Perceived Treatment Needs and Barriers for Dental Care among the Elderly in a Rural Area of Puducherry, India: A Communitybased Mixed-... by Ranjana Ravindranath, Jayalakshmy Ramakrishnan, Vijayageetha Mathavaswami, Vanessa Ravel, Balasubramanian Madhan

“…Policymakers should prioritise oral health promotion programs for the elderly in order to bridge these gaps and improve their quality of life.…”
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Substance-Related Acute Toxicity Deaths in Canada From 2016 to 2017: Protocol for a Retrospective Chart Review Study of Coroner and Medical Examiner Files by Jenny Rotondo, Amanda VanSteelandt, Fiona Kouyoumdjian, Matthew J Bowes, Tanya Kakkar, Graham Jones, Brandi Abele, Regan Murray, Emily Schleihauf, Jessica Halverson, Jennifer Leason, Dirk Huyer, Beth Jackson, Songul Bozat-Emre, Devanshi Shah, Erin E Rees

“…Results can inform policies and programs to address the overdose crisis, the development of common approaches to medicolegal death investigations, and future research activities.…”
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Application-based remote interstage home monitoring for infants with shunt- or duct-dependent pulmonary perfusion by Lisa-Maria Rosenthal, Lisa-Maria Rosenthal, Lisa-Maria Rosenthal, Friederike Danne, Sophie de Belsunce, Lisa Spath, Chiara-Aiyleen Badur, Joachim Photiadis, Felix Berger, Felix Berger, Katharina Schmitt, Katharina Schmitt, Katharina Schmitt

“…ObjectiveInterstage home monitoring (IHM) programs are considered standard of care after Norwood palliation and have led to substantial improvements in clinical outcomes. …”
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Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and its associated factors in Ethiopia: a recent systematic review and meta-analysis by Senait Tadesse, Abaineh Munshea, Baye Gelaw, Norbert Peshu, Endalamaw Tesfa, Feleke Mekonnen, Mulugeta Mihrete Tefera, Getachew Kahsu, Demeke Endalamaw, Anna Kramvis, Meseret Adugna, Steve Wandiga

“…Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease and is a growing concern in low-income countries, including Ethiopia. …”
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Exploring the health benefits of outdoor exercise for cancer survivors: a systematic review of more than 700 individuals by Sonia Ortega-Gómez, Luca Di Bartolo, Joanna Velissari, Beatriz Gomes, Susanna Pusa, Joshua Thaller, Sofia Papakonstantinou, Musa Kirkar, Ennio Iannitto, Nádia Moura, Carmen Nogueira, Jesús Gustavo Ponce-González, Rebecca Baxter, Paula Tavares, Apostolos Vantarakis, Antonino Bianco, Ana Carbonell-Baeza, David Jiménez-Pavón, the OACCUs consortium

“…Health practitioners should consider incorporating outdoor activities into cancer rehabilitation programs. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42024545392.…”
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Exploration of novel harm reduction approaches to increase client engagement (ENHANCE): protocol for a prospective cohort study by Rachel E. Gicquelais, Caitlin J. Conway, Mikaela Becker, Erika J. Bailey, Cullen Bosworth, Rebecca Miller, Katy Mijal, Emmie Curran, Bianca Barredo, Sydney Taylor, Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar, David W. Seal, Marguerite Burns, Ryan P. Westergaard

“…Abstract Background Syringe services programs (SSPs) reduce the risk of overdose by distributing supplies like naloxone. …”
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Facilitators and barriers to implementation of early intensive manual therapies for young children with cerebral palsy across Canada by Divya Vurrabindi, Alicia J. Hilderley, Adam Kirton, John Andersen, Christine Cassidy, Shauna Kingsnorth, Sarah Munce, Brenda Agnew, Liz Cambridge, Mia Herrero, Eleanor Leverington, Susan McCoy, Victoria Micek, Keith O. Connor, Kathleen O’ Grady, Sandra Reist-Asencio, Chelsea Tao, Stephen Tao, Darcy Fehlings

“…Abstract Background Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common childhood-onset motor disability. Play-based early intensive manual therapies (EIMT) is an evidence-based practice to improve long-term hand function particularly for children with asymmetric hand use due to CP. …”
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The efficacy of core stabilization exercise in mild and moderate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaomei Liu, Yanyang Wang, Min Liu, Yu Zhang, Qiang Wu, Qian Wang

“…Core stabilization exercise (CSE) has become a common approach in the treatment of AIS. However, the efficacy of CSE in AIS remains a subject of debate. …”
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Compatibility Between OLCI Marine Remote-Sensing Reflectance from Sentinel-3A and -3B in European Waters by Frédéric Mélin, Ilaria Cazzaniga, Pietro Sciuto

“…There has been an uninterrupted suite of ocean-color missions with global coverage since 1997, a continuity now supported by programs ensuring the launch of a series of platforms such as the Sentinel-3 missions hosting the Ocean and Land Color Imager (OLCI). …”
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Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of Regulating Together (RT), a group therapy for emotion dysregulation in school-age autistic youth and their caregivers by Walker S. McKinney, Lauren J. Tadevich, Lauren M. Schmitt, Paul S. Horn, Jennnifer R. Ruberg, Susan W. White, Debra L. Reisinger, Karen W. Burkett, Shivali Sarawgi, Sungeun Kang, Rebecca C. Shaffer

“…To address this need, our group developed Regulating Together, an intensive outpatient group program targeting emotion dysregulation in 8- to 12-year-old autistic youth that integrates strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and acceptance-based therapies, and parent training programs. …”
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Women’s self-reported symptoms of reproductive tract infection, medical consultations, and factors influencing them in less developed regions: perimenopausal and older women in nee... by Ruoyi Zhang, Ruoyi Zhang, Dan Kang, Siyuan Yang, Dehua Hu, Li Bai, Yongping Ao, Jiaojiao Chen, Yuxian Nie, Xiaowei Zhao, Wei Xu, Qiuling Shi, Qiuling Shi

“…Vulvar itching (24.73%), abnormal vaginal discharge (17.41%), and urinary tract irritation signs (11.73%) were most common. Older adult women (≥60) reported higher frequency and longer duration of symptoms. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of intestinal parasitic infections in a tertiary care teaching hospital by Zarine Khan, Tarana Sarwat, Riti Srivastava, Dalip K. Kakru

“…Results: The total prevalence was found to be 15%, with protozoans being more common (63%) than helminths (33%). Cyst of Entamoeba histolytica/dispar was the most common protozoan and Ascaris was the most common helminth isolated. …”
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Global prevalence of post-COVID-19 condition: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective evidence by Mohamed Kadry Taher, Talia Salzman, Allyson Banal, Kate Morissette, Francesca R. Domingo, Angela M. Cheung, Curtis L. Cooper, Laura Boland, Alexandra M. Zuckermann, Muhammad A. Mullah, Claudie Laprise, Roberto Colonna, Ayan Hashi, Prinon Rahman, Erin Collins, Tricia Corrin, Lisa A. Waddell, Jason E. Pagaduan, Rukshanda Ahmad, Alejandra P. Jaramillo Garcia

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