Delivery of Supported Self‐Management in Primary Care Asthma Reviews: Insights From the IMP2ART Programme by Emma Kinley, Hilary Pinnock, Liz Steed, Kirstie McClatchey

“…Reviews carried out in IMP2ART implementation group practices demonstrated more behaviour change and collaborative SSM strategies compared to those in the control group. …”
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Campus closures and students’ mental health in Lebanon and Sharjah: A comparative cross-sectional study by Michael Clinton, Jacqueline Maria Dias, Myrna A. Doumit, Mohamad Alameddine, Murielle Mardi, Karen Bou- Karroum

“…Students in Lebanon were more concerned about online learning than students in Sharjah (p = 0<.001). …”
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Migraine Headache and Its Related Disability Factors Among University Students in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study by Almomani MA, Almomani BA, Al-Sawalha NA, Alqudah AA

“…The findings suggest that students with severe migraine intensity and those experiencing aura are more likely to face moderate-to-severe disability. …”
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Immersive Virtual Reality for Postoperative Pain Among Older Adults: A Scoping Review by Christina Keny, PhD, RN, Bhagvat Maheta, BS, Karl Lorenz, MD, MSHS, Marcia M. Russell, MD, Heather Leutwyler, PhD, RN, Laura M. Wagner, PhD, RN, Victoria Tang, MD, MAS, Linda Park, PhD, RN

“…This review highlights the need for more rigorous randomized clinical trials on IVR efficacy in older adults across a more diverse spectrum of surgical procedures and older adult subgroups (eg, underrepresented minority groups or those with physical/cognitive limitations).…”
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Study on the safety and efficacy of Fu's subcutaneous needling for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation: a systematic review and meta analysis of randomized controlled trials by Jiao Liang, Jin Zhang, Jie Zhou, Kun Yang, Qian Xiong

“…The Meta-analysis results indicated that Fu's subcutaneous needling for lumbar disc herniation was more effective than the control group, with a statistically significant difference. …”
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Viral Involvement in Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders: A Scoping Review by Zahid KS, Hidayat W, Zakiawati D

“…This study looks at whether these viruses might cause OPMDs, make them more likely to turn into cancer, or both.Keywords: Epstein-Barr Virus, human papillomavirus, malignant transformation, OPMDs, oral squamous cell carcinoma, oral cancer…”
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Reducing unnecessary blood tests in elderly care: a quality improvement project by Anavi Prakash, Theik Oo, Soe Aye, Jonathan Cullis

“…Although the intervention failed to achieve a meaningful reduction in the absolute number of blood tests performed, the significant increase in the number of single test orders suggests that these were more specific and targeted. There was an observed improvement in the justification of tests, suggesting that clinicians were considering the necessity of the tests before requesting, although this observation was not statistically significant.A key limitation to this project is the small sample size, which may have resulted in type II errors. …”
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Improving Evidence‐Based Surveillance System: Foodborne Disease Outbreak in Oyibi by Esther Priscilla Biamah Danquah, Kwame Adu Okyere Boadu, Jeffrey Kojo Arhin, Martha Nabila, Akua Addy, Shadrack Darko, Bright Osei

“…The additional fact that the illness had the potential to affect many more people necessitated this study to be done. Methods The investigation was a cross‐sectional epidemiological study conducted in Oyibi and its environs in the Kpone‐Katamanso Municipality and the Adenta Municipality. …”
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Physical activity and screen time behavior, and non-alcoholic beverage consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic in the longitudinal study of adult health (ELSA-Brasil) by Yazareni José Mercadante Urquía, Haysla Xavier Martins, Taísa Sabrina Silva Pereira, Letícia Batista de Azevedo, Luís Carlos Lopes Júnior, Maria Del Carmen Bisi Molina, Maria Del Carmen Bisi Molina

“…Participants with excessive screen time and physical inactivity were more likely to consume sugar-sweetened beverages. …”
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Rural adolescent attitudes and use of bicycle helmets in Iowa by Brooke L. Askelsen, Brianna J. Iverson, Devin E. Spolsdoff, Pam J. Hoogerwerf, Brenda Vergara, Charles A. Jennissen

“…Our objective was to determine bicycle helmet use by rural adolescents, their attitudes regarding helmets, and associated demographic factors. Methods A convenience sample of 2022 Iowa FFA (formerly Future Farmers of America) Leadership Conference attendees completed an anonymous electronic or paper survey. …”
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Values clarification as part of shared decision-making with patients with limited health literacy in general practice by Laura Vriese, Jesse Jansen, Bart Knottnerus, Jany Rademakers, Trudy van der Weijden

“…Patients with LHL often adopt a more passive role in shared decision-making (SDM), relying on their doctor to make decisions. …”
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Research on the return migration characteristics of highly educated groups targeting Wuhan as their intended destination by GAO Zhe, YU Jiayi, QIU Jiayi, ZHU Yuanyuan

“…Type I migrants predominantly originated from the northeastern and southwestern parts of China, Type II migrants were more concentrated in eastern China, and Type III migration exhibited localized mobility patterns within proximate regions. (3) Samples characterized by “younger age, county-level birth origin, higher education attainment, elite academic institutions, recent graduates, and employment or study location in higher-tier cities” exhibit a higher probability of return migration. …”
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Association of miR polymorphisms with coronary artery disease risk: a comprehensive meta-analysis by Vinodhini Subramanian, Vettriselvi Venkatesan

“…For statistical analysis, odds ratio of miRNA SNPs reported in three or more studies were calculated. Results A total of 276 studies were identified, of which 10 met the inclusion criteria for meta-analysis. …”
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Comparison of a single high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T measurement with the HEART score for rapid rule-out of acute myocardial infarction in a primary care emergency setting: a... by Sigrun Halvorsen, Ibrahimu Mdala, Dan Atar, Tonje R Johannessen, Odd Martin Vallersnes, Anne Cecilie K Larstorp

“…Objective This study aims to compare the rule-out safety of a single high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) with the History, ECG, Age, Risk factors and Troponin (HEART) score in a low-prevalence primary care setting of acute myocardial infarction (AMI).Participants Patients with non-specific symptoms suggestive of AMI were consecutively enroled at a primary care emergency clinic in Oslo, Norway from November 2016 to October 2018.Methods After initial assessment by a general practitioner, hs-cTnT samples were drawn. …”
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CHARACTERISTICS OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AMONG VISITORS OF TOMSK HEALTH CENTERS by O. S. Kobyakova, Ye. A. Starovoytova, I. A. Deyev, Ye. S. Kulikov, N. A. Kirillova, A. V. Panimaskina

“…Urban residents consumed alcohol significantly more often (77.7%) than rural (72.3%) (OR = 1.33; 95% CI 1.15–1.54). …”
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The prevalence of sleep breathing disorders in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing catheter treatment by M. V. Agaltsov, O. M. Drapkina, K. V. Davtyan, G. G. Arutyunyan

“…To study the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who have undergone catheter treatment for this arrhythmia, as well as to study the possible interrelationships of these sleep breathing disorders with comorbid diseases and the received therapy in this cohort.Material and methods. 231 patients from a random sample were examined (men – 118 [51.1%], mean age 57.8±9.3 years) in the range of 1-6 months after catheter therapy for AF. …”
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Healthcare-seeking behaviors and barriers among medical students in Egypt: a national cross-sectional study by Ghada O. El-Khawaga, Yusof M. Omar, Mohamed Elsaadany, Mohamed Ghazy, Amr Khaled Abdelaal, Mahmoud Hekal, Abdel-Hady El-Gilany, H. S. B. team of collaborators

“…This study aims to examine the healthcare-seeking behaviors and barriers among medical students in Egypt. Methods This cross-sectional study involved a convenience sample of 1,535 medical students from 12 public universities across Egypt. …”
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The prevalence and socioeconomic correlates of depressive and anxiety symptoms in a group of 1,940 Serbian university students by Simić-Vukomanović Ivana, Mihajlović Goran, Kocić Sanja, Đonović Nela, Banković Dragić, Vukomanović Vladimir, Đukić-Dejanović Slavica

“…Female students (OR = 1.901, 95% CI = 1.490-2.425), and students who reported parents high expectations of academic success (OR = 1.290, 95% CI = 1.022-1.630) were more likely to show anxiety symptoms. Conclusion. …”
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Prospective associations between occupational physical activity level and sleep disturbances: a five-year follow-up study by Yun-Han Wang, Chien-Fong Huang, Li-Jung Chen, Po-Wen Ku, Emmanuel Stamatakis

“…The sample (N = 62528) consisted of adults aged 18 years or above. …”
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Perceived stress shapes symptom and social network dynamics: a network analysis of depression, anxiety, and relationship-specific support and strain by Huiyoung Shin, Chaerim Park

“…We also examined whether these associations varied by level of perceived stress. Methods Data were drawn from a community sample of South Korean adults (N = 449; M age = 55.17 years; 49.67% male), all of whom were married and had at least one child and one sibling, based on targeted recruitment and inclusion criteria. …”
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