Improving patient recruitment to randomised trials can be cost-effective: A case-study of dexamethasone from the RECOVERY trial. by Athanasios Gkekas, Sarah J Ronaldson, Adwoa Parker, David J Torgerson

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Slow recruitment to randomised trials can have huge implications for healthcare systems as a result of not introducing a more cost-effective treatment earlier through faster patient recruitment.…”
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Healthcare decision-makers’ perspectives on evaluating conflict management training in paediatric healthcare: a utilisation-focused qualitative study by Oscar Lyons, Sarah Barclay, Esse Menson, Juliette Phillipson

“…The theme of resource utilisation included codes relating to the time and cost implications of conflict.Conclusion The study identified essential evaluation areas that align with and expand on Kirkpatrick’s framework, suggesting the need for both qualitative and quantitative data and long-term follow-up. …”
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Accessing Meals on Wheels: A qualitative study exploring the experiences of service users and people who refer them to the service by Angeliki Papadaki, Mary Wakeham, Becky Ali, Miranda Elaine Glynis Armstrong, Paul Willis, Ailsa Cameron

“…Abstract Aims This study aimed to explore the perceptions of Meals on Wheels (MoWs) service users (SUs), and people who refer them to MoWs (‘referrers’), with accessing and commencing the service in England, the barriers that might hinder service uptake, and what information would be valued when considering accessing the service. …”
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Immunohistochemical Features of Breast Cancer Seen in Women in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Six-Year Retrospective Study by Stanislas Maseb’a Mwang Sulu, Donatien Babaka Batalansi, Arnold Maseb Sul Sulu, Olivier Mukuku, Justin Esimo Mboloko, Désiré Kulimba Mashinda, Bienvenu Lebwaze Massamba, Antoine Wola Tshimpi

“…Methods. A retrospective study from 2014 to 2019 involved 190 patients with invasive BC who were enrolled at the Nganda Hospital Center. …”
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How Does Allergen Sensitization Affect Orthodontic Tooth Movement-Associated Phenomena? A Systematic Review of Animal Studies by Fatima Saeed Bineshaq, Athanasios E. Athanasiou, Miltiadis A. Makrygiannakis, Sotirios Kalfas, Eleftherios G. Kaklamanos

“…The risk of bias in the retrieved studies was assessed as high overall. <b>Conclusions:</b> Despite the fact that existing evidence is not directly related to human beings and is based on a limited number of animal studies, allergen sensitization could potentially influence the phenomena associated with orthodontic tooth movement, and orthodontists should be aware of the relevant implications.…”
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Abandoned acid? Understanding adherence to bisphosphonate medications for the prevention of osteoporosis among older women: a qualitative longitudinal study. by Charlotte Salter, Lisa McDaid, Debi Bhattacharya, Richard Holland, Tarnya Marshall, Amanda Howe

“…<h4>Aim</h4>To describe key perceptions that influence older women's adherence and persistence with prescribed medication when identified to be at a higher than average risk of fracture.<h4>Design of study</h4>A longitudinal qualitative study embedded within a multi-centre trial exploring the effectiveness of screening for prevention of fractures.…”
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Li-Ion Mobility and Solvation Structures in Concentrated Poly(ethylene carbonate) Electrolytes: A Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study by Wei Tan, Kento Kimura, Yoichi Tominaga

“…These insights provide a deeper understanding of ionic transport and solvation structures in PEC electrolytes, with potential implications for the design of more efficient all-solid-state batteries.…”
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Applying Community-Based Participatory Research Principles to Global Oral Health: A Case Study from Costa Rica by David O. Danesh, Ryan Lisann, Carlos A. Faerron-Guzman, Gustavo A. Bermúdez Mora, Dominga Bejarano-Palacios, Mérita Bejarano-Bejarano

“…Community partners guided development of a conceptual framework identifying common protective factors and common risk factors for oral health in La Casona.Conclusion This study is an example of CBPR that explores interconnected determinants of oral health in La Casona and uniquely identifies common protective factors in addition to common risk factors for oral health.Practical Implications Dental practitioners can apply the CBPR principles applied for this study in other clinical and research initiatives to better align with the WHO Strategic Objectives.…”
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Proximate analysis and aflatoxin contamination in poultry feeds: a comparative study of two feed companies in Jos and Kaduna, Nigeria by Anu Adekunle Daramola, Daniel Omeodisemi Omokpariola

“…Abstract This study investigates the proximate composition, aflatoxin contamination, and their implications on the health and wellbeing of broilers and layers, as well as the comparison from two poultry feed manufacturing feed companies (C1 and C2) located in Jos and Kaduna, Nigeria. …”
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Impacts of biodiversity-positive intercropping systems on food quality, safety and the consumer acceptance: A case study of intercropped wheat by Cheng Liu, Rosa Safitri, Sander van Leeuwen, Bengu Ozturk, Domantas Girzadas, Eva-Tsvetalina Christoff, Caspar Krampe

“…Various strategies are being proposed, including the adoption of biodiversity-positive cropping systems such as intercropping. Most existing studies explore the benefits of intercropping for yield and the environment, while ignoring further implications at the post-harvest stage. …”
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How Do Nursing Students Perceive Care Towards the LGBTIQ+ Community? A Phenomenological Study on Sexual and Gender Diversity by Carlos Daniel Lemus Celin, Candy Laurine Suarez-Albor, Felice Curcio, Dhurata Ivziku, Olga Esther Hernandez Almanza, Mauro Giovanni Carta, Cesar Iván Avilés González

“…<b>Methods</b>: A qualitative phenomenological research-action study was conducted. Data were collected using a semi-structured face-to-face interview consisting of 23 questions. …”
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Obesity and Life Expectancy with and without Diabetes in Adults Aged 55 Years and Older in the Netherlands: A Prospective Cohort Study. by Klodian Dhana, Jana Nano, Symen Ligthart, Anna Peeters, Albert Hofman, Wilma Nusselder, Abbas Dehghan, Oscar H Franco

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>The study included 6,499 individuals (3,656 women) aged 55 y and older from the population-based Rotterdam Study. …”
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Effects of Diverse Crop Rotation Sequences on Rice Growth, Yield, and Soil Properties: A Field Study in Gewu Station by Ruiping Yang, Yu Shen, Xiangyi Kong, Baoming Ge, Xiaoping Sun, Mingchang Cao

“…This long-term field study conducted in Yancheng, China, evaluated the effects of diverse crop rotation sequences on rice growth, yield, and soil properties. …”
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FTIR spectroscopic studies with thermo acoustical parameters in binary and ternary liquid mixtures of amino acid and saccharide in aqueous medium by Rupesh Kumar Pradhan, Sulochana Singh

“…Abstract The interactions between amino acids and saccharides in aqueous environments are fascinating and have significant implications for various fields. These interactions can provide valuable insights into physiological processes, drug targeting, and delivery systems. …”
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ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ADVANCED GLYCATION END PRODUCTS AND INFLAMMATION IN ROOT CANAL INFECTIONS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL OBSERVATIONAL STUDY by Antonia Boca, Cosmina Ioana Bondor, Sanda Ileana Cîmpean, Ioana Bâldea, Sebastian Candrea, Aranka Ilea

“…These results support the potential use of salivary markers as non-invasive indicators of oxidative stress and CAP progression. Further studies with larger sample sizes are needed to confirm these findings and explore their clinical implications. " …”
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The Effects of Antioxidants and Pulsed Magnetic Fields on Slow and Fast Skeletal Muscle Atrophy Induced by Streptozotocin: A Preclinical Study by Bora Tastekin, Aykut Pelit, Tugce Sapmaz, Alper Celenk, Muhammed Majeed, Lakshmi Mundkur, Kalyanam Nagabhushanam

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Latency and Amplitude of Cortical Activation in Interactive vs. Passive Tasks: An fNIRS Study Using the NefroBall System by Karolina Jezierska, Agnieszka Turoń-Skrzypińska, Iwona Rotter, Anna Syroka, Magdalena Łukowiak, Kamila Rawojć, Piotr Rawojć, Aleksandra Rył

“…The results have potential implications for designing rehabilitation protocols and brain–computer interfaces involving visual–motor integration.…”
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Cohort Study on 5-Year Reoperation Rates: Total Ankle Arthroplasty and Ankle Arthrodesis in Patients with Prior Bariatric Surgery by Sanjay Kubsad BS, Arman Kishan MBBS, Victoria E. Bergstein BA, Henry M. Fox MD, James R. Ficke MD, Amiethab A. Aiyer MD

“…Category: Ankle; Ankle Arthritis Introduction/Purpose: Obesity is an ongoing public health epidemic with wide-ranging implications for orthopaedic surgery. Bariatric surgery has been shown to be an effective method for weight reduction. …”
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Ready-to-eat food intake associates with PHQ-9-based depression in US adults: a cross-sectional study by Maximilian Andreas Storz

“…Given the high popularity of ready-to-eat foods in the US, these findings have important public health nutrition implications, and warrant additional research and targeted interventions to promote healthier meals sold by food outlets.…”
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Diffraction studies of WS2 crystallographic ordering during laser MBE growth on Al2O3(0001) by E. Lobanova, M. Dorogov, V. Fedorov, T. Grasser, Y. Illarionov, I. Eliseyev, V. Davydov, A. Korovin, S. Suturin, N. Sokolov

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