Evaluation of a Curriculum-Based Nutrition Education Intervention Protocol in Elementary Schools: Nonrandomized Feasibility Study by Jacqueline Marie Brown, Nicholas Rita, Beatriz Franco-Arellano, Ann LeSage, Joanne Arcand

“…The evaluation of the protocol included study processes, resources, and management feasibility outcomes, as well as a preliminary assessment of scientific outcomes relevant to the intervention. MethodsA nonrandomized study determined the feasibility of intervention implementation. …”
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Epidemiological Situation of Schigеllosis in the Republic of Dagestan and Directions for Improving Epidemiological Surveillance by Z. G. Tagirovа, N. M-G. Zulpukarova, Z. M. Daniyalbekova

“…The introduction of modern sensitive, specific, standardized methods of laboratory diagnostics will make it possible to effectively carry out risk-oriented epidemiological surveillance, which makes it possible to identify the transition of risk factors from potential to real, activating the epidemic process.…”
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Pain Neuroscience with exercise versus Biomedical Education with Exercise for treatment of Rotator Cuff-related Shoulder Pain: A Randomised Clinical Trial by Sidhant Silan, Bhawna Verma, Umesh Yadav, Kusum Yadav

“…Aim: To compare the efficacy of pain neuroscience and BME programs with exercise in individuals with rotator cuff-related pain. Materials and Methods: A concurrent parallel randomised group clinical study was conducted at the College of Physiotherapy, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India from August 2022 to August 2023. 100 patients who were randomly assigned to two groups: 50 in the PNE plus exercise group and 50 in the BME plus exercise group. …”
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The association of metabolic positron emission tomography/computed tomography parameters with survival in small cell lung cancer by Merve Ayık Türk, Berna Kömürcüoğlu, Nurşin Agüloğlu, Tuğçe Doksöz Çiftçi, Mücahit Fidan, Sinan Çolak, Özgür Batum

“…DESIGN: Retrospective SETTING: Single center in Turkey PATIENTS AND METHODS: Patients who were cyto/histologically diagnosed with SCLC and had PET/CT simultaneous with the diagnosis were included in the study. …”
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The Impact of Transactional Analysis Group Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy on Emotional Regulation in Female College Students Following Romantic Breakups by Hadi Dehghani Neyestani, Seyed Hamid Atashpour, Hajar Torkan

“…Background: Romantic breakups are a common experience for college students that can significantly impact emotional wellbeing. …”
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Epidemiology of road traffic accidents and its associated factors among public transportation in Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis by Yibeltal Assefa Atalay, Bersufekad Wubie Alemie, Belete Gelaw, Kelemu Abebe Gelaw

“…There was no meta-analysis study conducted in this area in Africa, hence the need for the study.ObjectivesThis review aimed to assess the pooled prevalence and associated factors of road traffic accidents among public transportation in Africa.MethodsThis systematic review and meta-analysis study was conducted in Africa according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. …”
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Development of a Qigong Used for Insomnia Therapy (QUIT) Program for Improving Sleep Quality and Blood Pressure in Chinese Women With Menopause: Pre-Post Pilot Test of Feasibility by Sean Huang, Jung Eun Kim, Wen-Wen Li

“… Abstract BackgroundAround 20%-50% of Chinese menopausal women experience insomnia, which is associated with elevated blood pressure (BP). …”
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Measuring incremental burdens associated with increasing preventive-treatment failures among adults with migraine: a retrospective, cross-sectional study by Jessica Ailani, Nemin Chen, Avani Patel, Nathan Spence, Nikoletta Sternbach, Katie B. Tellor, Motomori Lewis, Joshua Brown

“…Design: Retrospective, cross-sectional study. Methods: Data analyzed were from the 2023 US National Health and Wellness Survey. …”
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Applying the practical, robust, implementation and sustainability model (PRISM) to a community-based youth participatory action research program by Nicholas Szoko, Tyia K. Wilson, Ebonie Slade, Ti’yanna Risher, Marquise Wheeler, Elizabeth Miller, Alison J. Culyba

“…Conducting similar research in larger samples can allow assessment of effectiveness and implementation outcomes, providing insights into factors that differentially impact youths’ experiences in the program.…”
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Preventing physical and emotional violence by teachers in public schools in Pakistan: study protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial of the intervention Interaction Compe... by Alaptagin Khan, Katharina Goessmann, Florian Scharpf, Fakhar Khawaja Saqlain Shah, Anette Kirika, Khadeeja Azhar, Abdul Wahab Yousafzai, Anke Hoeffler, Tobias Hecker

“…To this end, the present study examines the effectiveness of the intervention Interaction Competencies with Children – for Teachers (ICC-T) to reduce physical and emotional violence by teachers. Methods The study adopts a cluster-randomized controlled trial design with schools (clusters) as level of randomization and three data assessment points: baseline assessment prior to the intervention, the first follow-up assessment 6 months after the intervention and the second follow-up assessment 18 months after the intervention. …”
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Effects of online mindfulness-based stress reduction training on depression and anxiety symptoms among psychiatric healthcare workers in a randomized controlled trial: the mediatin... by Yuekun Wu, Yue Ban, Guoliang Pan, Mingyang Yao, Li Liu, Ting Chen, Hui Wu

“…Abstract Background Psychiatric healthcare workers experience prolonged exposure to psychological trauma and negative emotions, which ultimately predisposes them to mental health issues. …”
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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder—an undervalued diagnosis? A cross-sectional study in Hungarian women by Boglárka Pataki, Bianka Luca Kiss, Sára Kálmán, Ildikó Kovács

“…This study aimed to assess the prevalence of probable PMDD, the anxio-depressive symptom severity, and well-being in women affected by PMDD across the menstrual cycle. Methods: 112 women with regular menstrual periods, without hormonal contraceptives were included. …”
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Symptom Preoccupation in Atrial Fibrillation and its Association With Quality of Life by Björn Erik Liliequist, MSc, Brjánn Ljótsson, PhD, Eva Ólafsdóttir, RN, Frieder Braunschweig, MD, PhD, Josefin Särnholm, PhD

“…Objectives: The objective of the study was to investigate the prevalence of symptom preoccupation in AF and its association with impaired QoL, general disability, symptom severity, and health care visits, in a general AF sample. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 409 Swedish AF patients who completed an online survey on demographics, medical history, and measures of AF-specific QoL (AF effects on QoL; AFEQT), general disability, AF health care use, and symptom preoccupation (Cardiac Anxiety Questionnaire) and other psychological variables, including depression and general anxiety. …”
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Bibliometric Analysis And Visualization Of Funding Social Housing: Connection Of Sociological And Economic Research by Svitlana Ianchuk

“…Methodological tools of the research methods were logical generalization and scientific abstraction, statistical and structural analysis, comparative, and graphical analysis using Excel 2010 software, Scopus database tools and VOSViewer software package v.1.6.16. …”
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Breast cancer scoring based on a multiplexed profiling of soluble and cell-associated (immune) markers facilitates the prediction of pembrolizumab therapy by Verena Schweihofer, Christina Bruss, Stephan Seitz, Gunther Glehr, Madeleine Hetterich, Florian Weber, Maria Hatzipanagiotou, Miriam Fernández-Pacheco Álvarez, Olaf Ortmann, Gero Brockhoff, Richard J. Bauer, Anja Kathrin Wege

“…Methods Here, we analyzed different immune and tumor specific expression and secretion profiles in the peripheral blood and tumor samples of 50 breast cancer patients by multicolor flow cytometry and bead-based immunoassays at the time of diagnosis. …”
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Exploring the Correlation Between Psychological Stress, Anxiety, and Periodontitis Among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Investigation by Xu S, Zhang X, Gong R, Huang X, Zhang M

“…This study aimed to examine the relationship between stress levels, anxiety status, and periodontitis in university students, and to assess the potential influence of psychological factors on periodontal health.Methods: The study sample comprised 240 university students. …”
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Muscle growth and anabolism in intensive care survivors (GAINS 2.0): Protocol for a multi-centre randomised; placebo controlled clinical trial of nandrolone in deconditioned adults... by Matthew Anstey, Ed Litton, Maryam Habibi, Lisa Van der Lee, Robert Palmer, Natalie Tran, Bianca Mammana, Stacey Scheepers, Annamaria Palermo, Xavier Fiorilla, Bhaumik Mevavala, Adrian Regli, Angela Jacques, Bradley Wibrow

“…<h4>Background</h4>Intensive care patients can experience significant long-term impairment in mobility and function caused by their critical illness. …”
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Longitudinal and Combined Smartwatch and Ecological Momentary Assessment in Racially Diverse Older Adults: Feasibility, Adherence, and Acceptability Study by Sophia Holmqvist, Marina Kaplan, Riya Chaturvedi, Haochang Shou, Tania Giovannetti

“…ObjectiveThis paper examined the feasibility, adherence, and acceptability of a 4-week combined smartwatch monitoring and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) study in a racially diverse sample of older adults. MethodsA total of 44 older adults (aged ≥55 y) with either mild cognitive impairment or healthy cognition completed an informed consent comprehension quiz, baseline cognitive testing, training regarding digital data collection, and questionnaires. …”
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Handling techniques and risk factors reported by veterinary professionals during dog examinations: a cross-sectional survey across Canada and the United States by Lindsay Nakonechny, Alissa Cisneros, Carly M Moody, Anastasia Chiara Stellato

“…This cross-sectional survey aimed to assess common handling techniques used on calm, fearful, and aggressive dogs by veterinary professionals in Canada and the United States and identify risk factors for minimal and full-body restraint.MethodsA convenience sample of veterinary professionals completed an online questionnaire. …”
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Embracing artificial intelligence in nursing: exploring the relationship between artificial intelligence-related attitudes, creative self-efficacy, and clinical reasoning competenc... by Amal Diab Ghanem Atalla, Marwa Abd El-Gawad Mousa, Ebtsam Aly Abou Hashish, Naglaa Abdelaziz Mahmoud Elseesy, Aziza Ibrahim Abd El kader Mohamed, Samia Mohamed Sobhi Mohamed

“…Aim This study aimed to explore the relationship between nurses’ AI-related attitudes, creative self-efficacy, and clinical reasoning competency. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive-correlational design was employed, involving a convenience sample of 380 nurses working in critical care units at a university-affiliated hospital in Egypt. …”
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