Factors influencing patient safety competence among Chinese vocational nursing students: A mixed-methods study using COM-B model and theoretical domains framework by Lu Zhou, Yinsong Sun, Mingzhao Xiao, Runli Yang, Shuang Zheng, Jun Shen, Qinghua Zhao

“…The qualitative research part used purposive sampling to conduct semi-structured interviews with 16 higher vocational nursing students, and the data was analyzed through content analysis. Quantitative and qualitative data are mapped to the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, Behavior (COM-B) model. …”
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Prevalence of clinical signs of possible serious bacterial infection and mortality associated with them from population-based surveillance of young infants from birth to 2 months o... by Dhruv Puri, Yasir Bin Nisar, Antoinette Tshefu, Adrien Lokangaka Longombe, Fabian Esamai, Irene Marete, Adejumoke Idowu Ayede, Ebunoluwa A Adejuyigbe, Robinson D Wammanda, Shamim Ahmad Qazi, Rajiv Bahl

“…<h4>Background</h4>Community-based data on the prevalence of clinical signs of possible serious bacterial infection (PSBI) and the mortality associated with them are scarce. …”
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Clinical characteristics and outcomes in patients with diabetes mellitus affected by COVID-19: a retrospective cross-sectional study from a tertiary care center in Pakistan by Asma Ahmed, Salaar Ahmed, Manahil Tariq Malik, Maheen Zahid, Muhammad Abdullah, Shamila Ladak, Maliha Taufiq, Faiza Qureshi, Ayesha Ali, Shalni Golani, Kinza Jawed, Sajjan Raja, Maha Chaipiwala

“…However, there is limited data on COVID-19 outcomes in diabetic patients in Pakistan. …”
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Short-term heavy drinking in a non-human primate model skews monocytes toward a hypo-inflammatory phenotype by Madison B. Blanton, Madison B. Blanton, Hami Hemati, Qi Qiao, Qi Qiao, Rupak Khadka, Gregory Hawk, Kathleen A. Grant, Ilhem Messaoudi

“…Monocytes were analyzed using a combination of flow cytometry, single-cell RNA-sequencing (scRNAseq), ELISAs, and Cleavage Under Targets and Tagmentation (CUT&amp;Tag).ResultsOur data show that 6 months of ethanol consumption rewires monocytes towards a hypo-inflammatory profile as evidenced by reduced cytokine production. scRNAseq analysis revealed distinct shifts in monocyte states/clusters with ethanol consumption and LPS stimulation in line with a shift to a hypo-inflammatory state. …”
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Reducing Methamphetamine Use in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities With the “We Can Do This” Web App: Qualitative Evaluation of Acceptability and Feasibility by Leda Sivak, Rachel Reilly, Shani Crumpen, Carla Treloar, Rebecca McKetin, Julia Butt, Yvette Roe, Nadine Ezard, Brendan Quinn, Jack Nagle, Wade Longbottom, Clifford Warrior, James Ward

“…The framework method of analysis was used to structure and summarise the resulting qualitative data. …”
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Effectiveness of an Interactive Mobile Health Intervention (IMHI) to enhance the adoption of modern contraceptive methods during the early postpartum period among women in Northeas... by Niguss Cherie, Muluemebet Abera Wordofa, Gurmesa Tura Debelew

“…The intervention group received a new mobile health intervention in addition to the existing healthcare practices, while the control group solely adhered to the current healthcare practices. Data were collected using the Open Data Kit (ODK) and exported to STATA 17 for analysis. …”
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Criteria for Assessing the Epidemiological Situation of Pertussis in Russian Federation by A. A. Basov, S. O. Vysochanskaya, O. V. Tsvirkun, T. R. Belova, S. E. Aduguzelov, Yu. V. Zhernov, K. A. Yatskovsky

“…Materials and methods. The data was obtained from official state statistics (form No. 2 «Information on infectious and parasitic diseases», No. 5 «Information on preventive vaccinations», No. 6 «Information on the contingents of children and adults vaccinated against infectious diseases») and analytical tables developed at G.N. …”
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Innovative machine learning-based prediction of early airway hyperresponsiveness using baseline pulmonary function parameters by Hua Yang, Xingru Zhao, Zhuochang Chen, Lihong Yang, Guihua Zhao, Chenxiao Xu, Jinyi Xu

“…This study explores the potential of baseline pulmonary function parameters, particularly small airway indices, in predicting AHR and develops a machine learning-based model to improve screening efficiency and reduce unnecessary BPT referrals.MethodsThis retrospective study analyzed baseline pulmonary function data and BPT results from Henan Provincial People’s Hospital (May to September 2024). …”
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A rapid method for methanol quantification in spirits using UV-visible spectroscopy and FTIR by Ronick S. Shadrack, Krishna K. Kotra, Daniel Tari, Hancy Tabi, Jacinta Botleng, Rolina Kelep, Ladyshia Regenvanu

“…For FTIR method, spectra data was collected every 2 nm interval and calibration curve was built by increasing methanol ratio from 0% to 40% (mV−1) at the expense of ethanol while keeping deionised (DO) water constant at 5% (mV−1) concentration. …”
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Free-living use of artificial pancreas for children with type 1 diabetes: systematic review by Klemen Dovc, Gül Yeşiltepe Mutlu, Yury I. Philippov, Dmitry N. Laptev, Evgenia M. Patrakeeva, Lubov O. Chernilova, Alsu G. Zalevskaya, Marina V. Shestakova, Tadej Battelino

“…Valuable methodology differences of the glycaemic control estimation within observed RCT brought significant complications in the data analysis and made impossible the results quantitative estimation to prepare a metaanalysis. …”
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Prevalence of anemia and its associated factors among female university students in Jashore, Bangladesh by Farjana Fardaus, Md. Nowshad Mahmud Choyon, Md. Sakhawot Hossain, Md. Obydullah, Farjana Khatun, Md. Hasibul Hasan Milton, Fakir Md. Shah Hafiz, Tanvir Ahmad

“…Abstract Background Anemia is a prevalent public health issue globally, particularly in developing countries, and significantly affects women of reproductive age in Bangladesh. …”
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Pooled prevalence of induced abortion and associated factors among reproductive age women in sub-Saharan Africa: a Bayesian multilevel approach by Setegn Muche Fenta, Haile Mekonnen Fenta, Seyifemickael Amare Yilema, Maru Mekie, Denekew Bitew Belay, Amsalu Worku Mekonin, Ding-Geng Chen

“…A total 367,881 of women were included in the analysis. The Bayesian multilevel logistic regression model was used to determine the factors associated to induced abortion because of the hierarchical nature of the DHS data. …”
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Machine learning of blood haemoglobin and haematocrit levels via smartphone conjunctiva photography in Kenyan pregnant women: a clinical study protocol by Haripriya Sakthivel, Sang Mok Park, Semin Kwon, Eunice Kaguiri, Elizabeth Nyaranga, Jung Woo Leem, Shaun G Hong, Peter J Lane, Edwin O Were, Martin C Were, Young L Kim

“…Although non-invasive blood Hgb testing technologies are gaining attention, they remain limited in availability, affordability and practicality. This study aims to develop and validate a mobile health (mHealth) machine learning model to reliably predict blood Hgb and Hct levels in Black African pregnant women using smartphone photos of the conjunctiva.Methods and analysis This is a single-centre, cross-sectional and observational study, leveraging existing antenatal care services for pregnant women aged 15 to 49 years in Kenya. …”
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Radon Gas Risk Indices in Water on Fractured Basement of Ayetoro Housing Scheme, Oyo by Emmanuel A Oni, Johnson A Abilawon, Oluwaseun O Oloyede, Abraham A Aremu, Olukunle O Oladapo, Temitayo A Olajide, Mustapha K Lawal, Paul S Ayanlola, Olatunde M Oni

“…Radon gas concentration was measured using a RAD7 electronic radon detector for soil and RAD7 H2O for groundwater. The data obtained was analysed using a statistical tool to perform a one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). …”
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Using Machine Learning Approaches on Dynamic Patient-Reported Outcomes to Cluster Cancer Treatment-Related Symptoms by Nora Asper, Hans Friedrich Witschel, Louise von Stockar, Emanuele Laurenzi, Hans Christian Kolberg, Marcus Vetter, Sven Roth, Gerd Kullak-Ublick, Andreas Trojan

“…The data were derived from a total of 226 patients who self-reported on the presence and severity (according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAEs)) of more than 90 available symptoms via the medidux^TM app (versions 2.0 and 3.2, developed by mobile Health AG based in Zurich, Switzerland). …”
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A Qualitative Exploration of the Role of Culturally Relevant Social Prescribing in Supporting Pakistani Carers Living in the UK by Sarah McMullen, Shoba Poduval, Megan Armstrong, Nathan Davies, Chris Dayson, Kalpa Kharicha, Pushpa Nair, Manoj Mistry, Madiha Sajid, Kate Walters, Abi Woodward

“…Participants were recruited through voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSOs), social media, religious organisations, and word of mouth. Interview data was analysed in NVivo using reflexive thematic analysis methods. …”
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Clinical factors predicting the rate of cognitive decline in a US memory clinic: An electronic health record study by Roy Adams, Jeannie‐Marie Leoutsakos, Milap A. Nowrangi, Esther S. Oh, Paul B. Rosenberg, Konstantina Skolariki, Sevil Yasar, Peter P. Zandi, Constantine G. Lyketsos

“…Instead, we examine predictors of rate of cognitive decline in cognitive assessment scores using electronic health record (EHR) data from a US memory clinic. METHODS Data include patients with their first memory clinic visit (baseline) between January 1, 2014 and May 31, 2024. …”
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FACTORS OD DENTURES’ MALADJUSTMENT, ITS PREVENTION AND TREATMENT by E. Diasamidze, M. Diasamidze, K. Zhukov, S. Schneider

“…After applying prolonged microneedle therapy in the second group in 52 patients out of 57, with high pain sensitivity of mucosal prosthetic bed, there was a steady disappearance of pain response while using removable dentures. Analysis of the data indicates that prolonged courses of 3 auricular microneedle therapy, 91.2% of cases resulted in steady disappearance of pain response using removable dentures. …”
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Prediagnosis Insights Into Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Clinical Symptoms and Medication Use by Chunyang Pang, Wen Cao, Jiali Xie, Yaojia Li, Luyi Zhu, Huan Yu, Dongsheng Fan, Binbin Deng

“…This study uses UK Biobank data to explore and compare ALS's pre‐diagnostic features, including symptoms and medication use, aiming to provide insights into the disease's underlying mechanisms. …”
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Exploring mHealth app utilization for diabetes self-management: survey insights from a northern district in Malaysia by Premaa Supramaniam, Ying-Shan Beh, Suria Junus, Philip Rajan Devesahayam

“…After obtaining informed consent, data collection was performed by the trained DMTAC pharmacists. …”
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