Validation of ToucHb, a non-invasive haemoglobin estimation: Effective for normal ranges, needs improvement for anaemia detection. by Yogish Channa Basappa, Sumanth Mallikarjuna Majgi, Shashidhar Byrappa Shashidhar, Prashanth Nuggehalli Srinivas

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The legal needs of people receiving palliative care in Uganda: A multi-method assessment to advance universal health coverage by Sofia Weiss Goitiandia, Eve Namisango, Emmanuel B. K. Luyirika, Faith N. Mwangi-Powell, Lynn Atuyambe, Elizeus Rutebemberwa, Paul Muhimbura, Henry Ddungu, Richard A. Powell, Fatia Kiyange, William E. Rosa

“…Design: Cross-sectional design utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods. …”
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GMP compliant simplified fast and high yielding automated synthesis of [18F]fallypride without the need of HPLC purification by Ammar Alfteimi, Yi Zhao, Ulf Lützen, Alexander Helm, Michael Jüptner, Maaz Zuhayra

“…In our lab we have developed a simplified reliable automatic Radiosynthesis of [18F]fallypride by using SPE cartridges for the purification step without the need of HPLC. Results A simplified Radiosynthesis of [18F]fallypride has been developed without the use of HPLC for both a commercial cassette based synthesis system (AllinOne (AiO) system, Trasis, Belgium) and a research synthesis module with fixed tubing (RNplus, Synthra, Germany). …”
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The Effect of Women’s Empowerment on Unmet Needs for Family Planning in Tanzania: Analysis of 2022 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey (TDHS) by Munawar Harun Koray, Sara Sulieman, Fatma Ahmed Said, Sudue Epaphraditus Mieh, Tanya Curry, Mary Modupe Abiona, Mansour Maulid Mshenga, Gifty Marley

“…Abstract Introduction The role of women’s empowerment in reducing unmet needs for family planning (FP) has received limited attention, particularly in Tanzania. …”
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Engaging Underserved Communities in COVID-19 Health Equity Implementation Research: An Analysis of Community Engagement Resource Needs and Costs by Nicole A. Stadnick, Nicole A. Stadnick, Nicole A. Stadnick, Kelli L. Cain, Paul Watson, William Oswald, Marina Ibarra, Raphael Lagoc, Keith Pezzoli, Keith Pezzoli, Keith Pezzoli, Louise C. Laurent, Robert Tukey, Robert Tukey, Adrienn Borsika Rabin, Adrienn Borsika Rabin

“…The maintenance phase included 11 community engagement activities with time dedicated to written translation of CAB materials into Spanish incurring the greatest number of person-hours (M = 10).ConclusionsStudy findings indicate that the most significant investment of resources is required in the startup period. Needed resources decreased, albeit with a greater diversity of activities, in later phases of community engagement with Spanish language translation requiring most in the later stage of the study. …”
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Real-world clinical burden of patients presenting with vaginitis symptoms in the United StatesAJOG MFM at a Glance by Justin Chen, Jenny Tse, Liucheng Shi, Mindy M. Cheng, Rebecca Lillis, Aimee M. Near

“…This study describes the real-world healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) of patients presenting with vaginitis symptoms in the United States (US) at symptom presentation and over long-term follow-up. …”
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Variability in trends of opioid-related hospital utilization among U.S. Adults, 2016–2021 checkResearch in context by Lingxiao Chen, Zhuo Chen, Jiaming Ding, Roger Chou, Claire E. Ashton-James, Baoyi Shi, Stephanie Mathieson, Maja R. Radojčić, David B. Anderson, Ruiyuan Zheng, Runhan Fu, Yujie Chen, Lei Qi, Hengxing Zhou, Shiqing Feng, Manuela L. Ferreira

“…Interpretation: The significant variability in opioid-related hospital utilization trends among U.S. adults underscores the need for careful consideration in the design of future policies, especially during crises. …”
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Pemanfaatan Koleksi Internasional Pada Layanan Mancanegara Perpustakaan Nasional Republik Indonesia by Yelen Deni Sari Johan, Fransiska Timoria Samosir, Lailatus Sa’diyah

“… This study aims to determine the utilization of international collections in the National Library's International Service. …”
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Evaluating Efficiency of a Provincial Telerehabilitation Service in Improving Access to Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Katelyn Brehon, Jay Carriere, Katie Churchill, Adalberto Loyola-Sanchez, Elizabeth Papathanassoglou, Rob MacIsaac, Mahdi Tavakoli, Chester Ho, Kiran Pohar Manhas

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Improving the utilization of insecticide-treated nets for malaria prevention among pregnant women, lactating mothers and children in Sierra Leone: a commentary by Ronald Carshon-Marsh, Erica Di Ruggiero

“…The authors of this commentary recommend that further implementation research is needed to investigate the barriers and enabling factors to ITN adoption and utilization in pregnant women, lactating mothers and children under five years of age. …”
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Factors associated with non-utilization of postnatal care among newborns in the first 2 days after birth in Pakistan: a nationwide cross-sectional study by Amir Saira, Leigh A. Wilson, Kingsley O Ezeh, David Lim, Uchechukwu L Osuagwu, Kingsley E Agho

“…Adjusted analyses indicated that newborns with higher birth order and with a birth interval of more than 2 years, women who perceived their baby to be small at birth, women with no formal education and those living in regional areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Federally Administered Tribal Areas were significantly associated with non-utilization of PNC services. Conclusions Tailored health messages by community health workers, including door-to-door visits on utilizing health facilities through pregnancy to the postnatal periods, are needed and should target places of low socioeconomic status, including educationally disadvantaged women from regional areas of Pakistan.…”
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Disruption of seasonal trends in mental health help-seeking behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic by Fernanda Talarico, Julie Tian, Yipeng Song, Yang S Liu, Derek Pierce, Dan Metes, Rong-Cai Yang, Guofeng Wu, Yanbo Zhang, Jake Hayward, Mengzhe Wang, Bo Cao

“…Conclusions: The findings underscore the necessity for tailored mental health strategies that consider age and sex differences and address the evolving needs during and after the pandemic. Future research should delve into the underlying causes of altered service utilization patterns and assess intervention effectiveness, ensuring strategies are responsive and equitable.…”
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Utilization Pattern and satisfaction level of Old Age Pension Scheme Among Elderly in Rural Areas of Puducherry: A Cross Sectional Study by V. Nagavalli, V. Sudha, K. Sevvanthi

“…Conclusion: IGNOAPS covers health and daily needs but is constrained by administrative restrictions and a lack of adequate resources. …”
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Trends in carbapenem antibiotics utilization, costs, and market dynamics in Medicaid: a retrospective analysis from 1991 to 2023 by Marwan A. Alrasheed, Abdulrahman A. Alsuhibani

“…Continuous monitoring of antibiotic use is essential to balance effective infection management with the containment of antimicrobial resistance and healthcare costs. Further research is needed to evaluate the long-term effects of stewardship programs and the introduction of novel therapeutic options on carbapenem utilization.…”
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Prenatal ultrasound utilization and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in south Wollo zone public hospitals, north east, Ethiopia, 2023 by Belay Susu, Kibir Temesgen, Sindu Ayalew, Selam Yibeltal, Tadele Emagneneh, Adem Yesuf, Chalie Mulugeta

“…Therefore, the author recommended for health care providers educating mothers on the purposes of obstetric ultrasound and including a prenatal ultrasound screening as part of antenatal care is needed.…”
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Diet supplementation with a mixture of essential oils: Effects on enteric methane emissions, apparent total-tract nutrient digestibility, nitrogen utilization, and lactational perf... by C. Benchaar, F. Hassanat

“…ABSTRACT: This study examined the effects of supplementing dairy cows with a mixture of essential oils on enteric CH4 emissions, apparent total-tract nutrient digestibility, N utilization, and lactational performance (production, components, and efficiency). …”
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Effect of community – facility linked interventions on maternal health service utilization and newborn care in rural low-resource settings in Eastern Uganda by Solomon T. Wafula, Rornald Muhumuza Kananura, Gerald Pande, Felix Kizito, Sarah Namutamba, Betty Kyobe, Geraldine Agiraembabazi, Elizabeth Ekirapa-Kiracho, Peter Waiswa

“…We evaluated the effect of the COMONETH intervention on enhancing the utilization of MNC services and the adoption of appropriate care practices in Luuka district, Uganda. …”
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Assessing the Socio-economic Effects of Reservoir Dam Construction, Case Study; Siahzakh in Divandareh, Iran by Peyman Akbarzadeh, Seyyed Hassan Kaboli

“…Buying the right of ownership and customary rights of upstream utilities cannot have a significant effect on the negative social and economic impacts of the project, so a comprehensive plan for post-construction management needs to be developed and implemented before the project is implemented.…”
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Keterampilan Literasi Informasi di Era Digital Berdasarkan Model The Big 6 by Moliza Gusriani, Anis Masruri

“… The need for information in the digital era is increasing because information is easier to access anytime and anywhere. …”
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Determination of Teachers' Views on the Use of Assistive Technology in Special Education Classrooms by Serhat Odluyurt, Oğuz Özdamar

“…Based on these findings, integrating structured assistive technology training into teacher education programs and providing ongoing professional development opportunities could enhance teachers' competence and confidence in utilizing these technologies effectively.Keywords: Assistive technologies, individuals with special needs, teachers' opinions.…”
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