The development of information infrastructure and technological capabilities used to manage social care and address quality in primary care settings by Anthony M. Provenzano, Faiyaz Syed, Jodyn E. Platt, Gretchen A. Piatt, Mark S. Ackerman, Ayse Buyuktur, Michael S. Klinkman

“…Abstract Background With new payment systems to prompt more sophisticated data activities, primary care practices are developing technological capabilities to manage patient care and information. …”
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War-Induced Disrupted Eating Behaviors in Ukrainian School-Aged Children by Mariia Gulich, Dina Fedorova, Olena Petrenko, Henna Vepsäläinen, Maijaliisa Erkkola

“…We aimed to determine the prevalence of war-induced, stress-related disruptions in the eating behavior of Ukrainian children. Methods: We used a cross-sectional survey to determine stress-related disordered eating behavior among school-aged children under conditions of stress caused by the war in Ukraine. …”
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Effect of an Extended Reality Simulation Intervention on Midwifery Students’ Anxiety: Systematic Review by Clara Pérez de los Cobos Cintas, Nicolas Vuillerme, Guillaume Thomann, Lionel Di Marco

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the current knowledge and understanding of how the use of XR gesture-simulation-based tools allows a better understanding of the anxiety levels of midwives and nurses in educational settings. MethodsWe conducted a systematic review, a scientific literature search following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. …”
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Clinical and radiographic characteristics of presumptive tuberculosis patients previously treated for tuberculosis in Zambia. by Kondwelani Mateyo, Andrew D Kerkhoff, Ian Dunn, Mutinta S Nteeni, Monde Muyoyeta

“…We sought to determine if clinical and radiographic characteristics differed among previously treated, presumptive TB patients according to their current TB disease status.<h4>Methods</h4>Adults (>18 years of age) seeking care at a public health facility in Lusaka, Zambia were systematically evaluated for active TB using symptom screening and chest X-ray. …”
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Smartphones and Web 2.0. interventions for weight management by Muhammad K. Khan, Ambreen Liaqat, Ziyad A. Altokhais, Bader A. Alotaibi, Maryam Sadiq, Munazza Rehman, Zeeshan Ahsan Allana, Hasan N. Tahir

“…Subgroup analyses performed to find out the source of heterogeneity revealed that three-arm randomized control trials, studies with larger sample sizes, and interventions lasting around six months showed more consistent and significant effects whereas for sensitivity analysis no significant change in heterogeneity was observed for all parameters. …”
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Consumption patterns and key motivational drivers: an analysis of food behavior in Spanish households by Beatriz Beltrán-de-Miguel, Susana del-Pozo-de-la-Calle, Carmen Cuadrado-Vives, Emma Ruiz-Moreno, Emma Ruiz-Moreno

“…Background/objectivesBased on data collected in a market study, this analysis examines the food consumption patterns of Spanish households and the main individual motivations behind the use of these foods in each consumption occasion.MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional observational study was conducted using the “Household Usage Panel” (2023). …”
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Typological and Floristic Diversity of Fir Stands in the Teberda National Park by Yuliya M. Sablirova, Fatimat A. Tembotova, Rustam Kh. Pshegusov, Nelli L. Tsepkova

“…Geobotanical descriptions have been carried out on visually homogeneous sample plots measuring 30×30 m using standard methods adopted in geobotany and forest inventory. …”
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Specific soil factors drive the differed stochastic assembly of rhizosphere and root endosphere fungal communities in pear trees across different habitats by Yunfeng Liu, Yunfeng Liu, Zhenzhou Wang, Xiang Sun, Xueli He, Yuxing Zhang

“…Soil samples were collected to assess the heterogeneity of the environment surrounding each plant. …”
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Posterior-only fixation in pelvic fractures: Is it sufficient in lateral compression injuries? by Sameer Aggarwal, Sandeep Patel, Lav Mehta, Mohak Kataria, Vishal Kumar, Prasoon Kumar

“…Purpose: Lateral compression (LC) injuries account for more than two-thirds of all pelvic fractures. The goal of surgical treatment is to provide adequate stability and early mobilization. …”
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Presentation, management and outcome of thoracic trauma in a resource-limited environment: A case series by Danielle Benjamin, Patrick Charlorin, Gérald Jonacé, Jude Milcé

“…This study aims to provide data on the presentation, management, and outcome of TT at the State University Hospital of Haiti (HUEH). Methods: This is a retrospective, single-center, formal case series of 35 cases of TT admitted to the General Surgery Department of HUEH from January 2013 to December 2017. …”
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Efficacy Evaluation of a VR-2332-Based Modified Live Vaccine Against NADC30-like PRRSV in China by Lixin Li, Xiaxia Tong, Jianhong Shu, Huapeng Feng, Yanping Quan, Yulong He

“…This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a VR-2332-based MLV against the NADC30-like PRRSV strain HNjz15. <b>Methods:</b> Forty piglets were randomized into a vaccination group (MLV group), negative control group (NC group), and sentinel group. …”
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Tinnitus and cardiovascular disease: the population-based Tromsø Study (2015–2016) by Laila A Hopstock, Bo Engdahl, Norun Hjertager Krog, Bente Oftedal, Jannike Heyerdahl-Larsen Ausland, Magnar Johnsen

“…This study aimed to examine whether tinnitus is associated with the prevalence of hypertension, myocardial infarction or stroke, in the general adult population.Methods We used data from the seventh survey of the Tromsø Study, a comprehensive population-based health study carried out in 2015–2016. …”
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Impact of iatrogenic alterations on adjacent segment degeneration after lumbar fusion surgery: a systematic review by Moritz Jokeit, Christos Tsagkaris, Franziska C. S. Altorfer, Frédéric Cornaz, Jess G. Snedeker, Mazda Farshad, Jonas Widmer

“…This comprehensive review aims to elucidate the multifactorial etiology of ASDeg by examining important iatrogenic alterations associated with spinal fusion. Methods A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines was conducted to identify clinical studies quantifying the occurrence of ASDeg and ASDis after lumbar fusion surgery. …”
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Gender differences in stress intensity and coping strategies among students, future emergency relief specialists by Gačić Jasmina, Jović Slađana J., Terzić Negra S., Cvetković Vladimir M., Terzić Miloš T., Stojanović Dušan G., Stojanović Goran R.

“…The questionnaire also included the sample demographic characteristics – gender, and a year of study. …”
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Spectrum of Pathogenic Variants of the ATP7B Gene and Genotype–Phenotype Correlation in Eastern Eurasian Patient Cohorts with Wilson’s Disease by Mikhail Garbuz, Elena Ovchinnikova, Anna Ovchinnikova, Valeriya Vinokurova, Yulya Aristarkhova, Olga Kuziakova, Mariya Mashurova, Vadim Kumeiko

“…The aim of this work is to search for pathogenic variants of the ATP7B gene among Eastern Eurasian patient cohorts and to pick correlations between pathogenic variants, gender, age of onset of the disease, and the course of the disease. <b>Methods</b>: The material for the study was the biomaterial of 100 people. …”
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Prompt Response to a Cross-border Plague Outbreak in Zombo District, Minimized Spread, Uganda, March 2019 by Doreen Nsiimire Gonahasa, Bernadette Mirembe Basuta, Sandra Nabatanzi, Benon Kwesiga, Lilian Bulage, Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Ministry of Health, Kampala, Uganda

“…We determined the scope of the outbreak, determined the mode of transmission, and recommended evidence-based control and prevention measures. Methods: A suspected pneumonic plague case was one with two or more of the following signs and symptoms: cough (bloody or wet), chest pain, difficulty in breathing, or fever in a resident of Zombo District during February 1-March 31, 2019. …”
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The impact of expressive writing of deep feelings about labor experiences on postpartum depression: a randomized clinical controlled trial by Sara Mohammadi, Fatemeh Hadizadeh Talasaz, Fatemeh Mohammadzadeh, Jahanshir Tavakolizadeh, Narjes Bahri

“…Conclusion Overall, the results showed that the expression of deep feelings about labor experiences in a virtual social media group of peers does not affect the rate of postpartum depression. More clinical trials with larger sample sizes are needed to draw better conclusions. …”
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Structure of comorbidity in ascending aortic aneurysm by I. A. Goncharova, D. S. Panfilov, S. A. Belyaeva, B. N. Kozlov, M. S. Nazarenko

“…To analyze the comorbidity structure in patients with ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) in the Siberian Federal District (SFD).Material and methods. The study included 163 patients (114 men (56,8±12,1 years) and 49 women (59,4±10,4 years)) with ascending TAA, who underwent open surgical treatment at the Cardiology Research Institute of the Tomsk National Research Medical Center. …”
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Relationship between Levels of Interleukin-6 and Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha and Khorana Scores of Newly Diagnosed Ambulatory Cancer Patients by Angela Ogechukwu Ugwu, Sunday Ocheni, Emmanuel Onyebuchi Ugwu, Peter Chienye Ekwueme, Ifeoma Clara Ajuba, Augustine Nwakuche Duru, Chiemelie Raluchukwu Onwasigwe, Umar Garba Kangiwa, Chukwudi Simon Anigbo

“…The participants’ blood samples were assayed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique for IL-6 and TNF-α. …”
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Insomnia and risk of all-cause dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Mingxian Meng, Xiaoming Shen, Yanming Xie, Rui Lan, Shirui Zhu

“…We conducted this meta-analysis to examine the evidence for the risk of developing dementia, AD, or VD in patients with all subtypes of insomnia.<h4>Methods</h4>A comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library was conducted using the following search strings: 'Insomnia OR Sleep initiation and Maintenance disorders OR Early morning awakening' AND 'Dementia OR Alzheimer's Disease OR Vascular Dementia' AND 'Risk'. …”
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