Correlates and effects of information, motivation and behavioral skills on primary sexual abstinence among female university students in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Banti Negero Feyisa, Gurmessa Tura Debelew, Zewdie Birhanu Koricha

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 1,020 female university students at Mattu University between May and June 2023. …”
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Impact of Modifying Lazertinib Doses on Effectiveness and Safety in Patients With EGFR‐Positive Advanced Lung Cancer: A Multicenter, Prospective Observational Cohort Study by Mi‐Hyun Kim, Min Ki Lee, Ji Eun Park, Sun Hyo Park, Tae Won Jang, Chi Young Jung, Insu Kim, Seong Hoon Yoon, June Hong Ahn, Hyun‐Kyung Lee, Jin Han Park, Sun Ha Choi, Jung Seop Eom

“…Methods This prospective, multicenter, observational cohort study aims to evaluate the clinical implications of adjusting the lazertinib dose. …”
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Incidence and Prognostic Significance of Hormonal Receptors and HER2 Status Conversion in Recurrent Breast Cancer: A Retrospective Study in a Single Institute by Einas M. Yousef, Abdullah Mansour Alswilem, Zahrah S. Alfaraj, Danya J. Alhamood, Ghfran K. Ghashi, Hanan S. Alruwaily, Shouq S. Al Yahya, Eyad Alsaeed

“…While receptor conversion does not significantly impact survival outcomes in this cohort, further large-scale prospective studies are warranted to validate these findings and explore their clinical implications in breast cancer management.…”
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The impacts of diagnosis-intervention packet payment on inpatient medical costs for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors: evidence from a retrospective study in China by Huiping Xu, Qunqing She, Beibei Zhang, Shaogui Zhang, Linjun Xie, Linjun Xie

“…BackgroundThis study aims to analyze and compare the impact of the diagnosis-intervention packet (DIP) payment on inpatient medical costs for hematologic malignancies (HM) and solid tumors (ST) patients, and to explore its implications for hospital financial sustainability and payment reform.MethodsUsing a retrospective research design, this study focused on HM and ST patients treated before and after the implementation of the DIP payment at a large tertiary general hospital in A city, located in the eastern coastal area of China. …”
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Impact of graded compression stockings on deep vein thrombosis incidence after fast-track total knee arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study by Dengxian Wu, Kai Fu, Gongan Jiang, Liang Qiao, Yao Yao, Dongyang Chen, Qing Jiang

“…Abstract Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a significant complication following total knee arthroplasty (TKA), with considerable implications for patient outcomes. The purpose of this study is to assess the incidence of VTE after fast-track TKA at our center and to evaluate whether the use of graded compression stockings (GCS) can further reduce VTE incidence within this regimen. …”
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Identifying mediators of healthy lifestyle adoption after stroke: a focus group study using a Theoretical Domains Framework guided analysis by Patricia Hall, Paula da Cruz Peniche, Julianne Hickey, Olive Lennon

“…Results have important theory-driven implications to guide future interventions designed to support individuals in risk reducing behaviours following stroke.…”
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Association of systemic inflammation response index with latent tuberculosis infection and all-cause mortality: a cohort study from NHANES 2011-2012 by Lin Wang, Yi Kuang, Yan Zeng, Zhihui Wan, Sha Yang, Renliang Li

“…BackgroundThe Systemic Inflammatory Response Index (SIRI) is a promising inflammatory marker; however, the relationship between SIRI and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), as well as its association with mortality rates, remains unclear. The present study aimed to explore the associations of the SIRI with LTBI and all-cause mortality.MethodsWe conducted a prospective cohort study using data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) cycles from 2011 to 2012. …”
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The Effect of an App‐Based Multimodal Cancer Rehabilitation Programme on Sense of Coherence of Women With Gynaecological Cancer: Study Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial by Ka Ming Chow, Carmen Wing Han Chan, Alexandra Leigh McCarthy, Jiemin Zhu, Kai Chow Choi, Ka Yi Siu, Alice Wai Yi Leung

“…Semi‐structured interviews will explore the participants' experience and perceptions of the programme. This study will adhere to the CONSORT‐EHEALTH checklist. …”
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Risk Factors Associated with Hyporesponsiveness to Erythropoietin in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients on Hemodialysis Who Present Anemia: A Multicenter Case-Control Study by Carlos Perez Tulcanaza, André Benítez-Baldassari, Andrea Banegas-Sarmiento, Jose Daniel Sanchez

“…Methods: This multicenter case–control study analyzed data from 784 hemodialysis patients receiving erythropoietin therapy across six dialysis centers in Ecuador between January and December 2019. …”
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Co-design of school-based strategies and supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth living with type 2 diabetes: A qualitative study by Stefanie Puszka, Angela Titmuss, Emma Weaver, Natasha Freeman, Marylin Carino, Jade Morris, Peggy Tom, Shiree Mack, Sumaria Corpus, Deanne Minniecon, Peter Azzopardi, James Dowler, Louise Maple-Brown, Renae Kirkham

“…Methods: We undertook a qualitative study to (i) explore the lived experience of type 2 diabetes, diabetes management and support in school environments and (ii) co-design recommendations for age-appropriate, culturally safe school-based strategies and supports. …”
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The The Effectiveness of WhatsApp Social Media Utilization in Farmer Group Communication: A Study in Wonosari Village, Tanjung Morawa District, North Sumatra by Arif Syafi'i, Anang Anas Azhar

“…To overcome these obstacles, training in the use of social media for members who are not used to it is needed as well as more systematic group management, with support from the government and PPL. This study provides insight into the changes in communication behavior in the agricultural sector due to the adoption of new technologies and their implications in the development of farmer groups in the digital era. …”
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Economic evaluation of short message service intervention for HIV prevention among men who have sex with men in China: a modelling study by Rui-Qi Fan, Jun-Tao Shu, Hao Huang, Ling-Yi Shi, Qi-Wei Ge, Xun Zhuang, Mei-Yin Zou, Gang Qin

“…This study aims to evaluate the health and economic impacts of such interventions among MSM in China. …”
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Comprehensive analysis and quantitative assessment of land use/land cover dynamics in Wakiso and Kampala, Uganda: a multi-decadal remote sensing study by Ebaju Gerverse Kamukama, Abraham Okrah, Magara Genesis, Caleb Mensah, Alupot Donnata, Nana Agyemang Prempeh, Emmanuel Yeboah, Isaac Sarfo

“…Aim of the study: This study analyses LULC changes in Wakiso and Kampala districts from 1995 to 2024. …”
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Can Milk-Derived Calcium Permeate Attenuate Loss of Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women? The 12 mo RENEW Randomized Intervention Study by Inge Tetens, Sidse Ida Ingemann Rasmussen, Mai Østerø Cramon, Caroline Filskov Petersen, Sadime Basak Kisi Kaki, Mette Friberg Hitz

“…Background: An earlier study showed different metabolic responses to intake of an acute calcium load from milk-derived calcium permeate (CP) and calcium carbonate (CC). …”
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Exercise stress echocardiography shows impaired left ventricular function after hospitalization with COVID‐19 without overt myocarditis: A pilot study by Robert E. Goldstein, Edward A. Hulten, Thomas B. Arnold, Victoria M. Thomas, Andrew Heroy, Erika N. Walker, Keiko Fox, Hyun Lee, Joya Libbus, Bethelhem Markos, Maureen N. Hood, Travis E. Harrell, Mark C. Haigney

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Association between primary dysmenorrhoea on quality of life, mental health and academic performance among medical students in Indonesia: a cross-sectional study by Reynardi Larope Sutanto, Herbert Situmorang, Kevin Tjoa, Rivaldo Rivaldo

“…Objectives To investigate the association between primary dysmenorrhoea and quality of life, mental health and academic performance among medical students in Indonesia.Design A cross-sectional study using an online survey was conducted among Indonesian medical students. …”
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Modulation of the Inflammatory Response by Adenovirus 36 in Patients with Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: A Nested Case-Control Study Within a Cohort by Itzae Adonai Gutiérrez-Hurtado, Erika Martínez-López, Manuel Alejandro Rico-Méndez, Karla Mayela Bravo-Villagra, Héctor Eduardo Mendoza-Jaramillo, María del Pilar Sánchez-Rolón, Alejandra Betancourt-Núñez, Martha Patricia Gallegos-Arreola, José Carlos Tapia-Rivera, Andres López-Quintero

“…Further research is needed to clarify the underlying mechanisms and their implications for metabolic health.…”
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Dynamic Bidirectional Associations Between Global Positioning System Mobility and Ecological Momentary Assessment of Mood Symptoms in Mood Disorders: Prospective Cohort Study by Ting-Yi Lee, Ching-Hsuan Chen, I-Ming Chen, Hsi-Chung Chen, Chih-Min Liu, Shu-I Wu, Chuhsing Kate Hsiao, Po-Hsiu Kuo

“…These findings suggest a dynamic interplay between mood symptoms and mobility patterns. ConclusionsThis study demonstrates the potential of utilizing active EMA data to assess mood levels and passive GPS data to analyze mobility behaviors, with implications for managing disease progression in patients. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of healthcare use for psychiatric disorders at 9 years after a first episode of psychosis: a Swedish national cohort study by Ellenor Mittendorfer-Rutz, Heidi Taipale, Annette Erlangsen, Alexis E Cullen, Philip McGuire, Dan W Joyce, Paolo Fusar-Poli, Carsten Hjorthøj, Nikolai Albert, Donna van Deursen, Emma Pettersson, Meredete Nordentoft, Simon Cervenka

“…Background Psychotic disorders are known to exhibit heterogeneity with regards to illness course and prognosis, yet few studies have examined long-term healthcare use.Objective To determine the prevalence and predictors of healthcare use for psychiatric disorders at 9 years after the first episode of psychosis (FEP).Methods National registers were used to identify all Swedish residents aged 18–35 years with FEP between 2006 and 2013. …”
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Prevalence and correlates of anxiety, depression, and symptoms of trauma among Palestinian adults in Gaza after a year of war: a cross-sectional study by Mohamed R. Zughbur, Yaser Hamam, Ashraf Kagee, Majd Hamam, Yara M. Hijazi, Mohammed Hamam, Ola Abuolwan, Shameq Sayeed, Guido Veronese

“…This study aims to offer a comprehensive perspective on the mental health challenges experienced by the people of Gaza. …”
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