Structural validity and test-retest reliability of the Patient Reported Inventory of Self-Management of Chronic Conditions (PRISM-CC) in a Swedish population of seventy-year-olds w... by Ingrid Olsson, George Kephart, Tanya Packer, Sabine Björk, Ulf Isaksson, Yu-Ting Chen, Anna Nordström, Åsa Audulv

“…Further validation in a population with more severe health issues is needed.…”
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The CARE project – study protocol and pilot results from the Polish population by Anna Julia Krupa, Silvana Galderisi, Armida Mucci, Tomasz Gondek, Aiste Lengvenyte, Aiste Lengvenyte, Dominika Dudek, Marcin Siwek

“…The CARE (Competence and confidence Assessment of early career psychiatrists’ (ECPs) ability to evaluate and manage negative symptoms of SZ) project was designed to examine the competence and confidence of ECPs in assessing and treating negative symptoms of SZ.ObjectiveTo publish the protocol of the CARE project and a pilot analysis of the data obtained from the Polish sample.MethodsThe CARE project is an international cross-sectional 23-item online survey on competence and confidence in assessing and treating negative symptoms of the ECPs from European countries. …”
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How do patient and practitioner characteristics influence empathy in healthcare? Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kamlesh Khunti, Jeremy Howick, Clare Gillies, Keith Nockels, Karin Meissner, Cleo Laura White, Dinesh Palipana, Cathy Harrell

“…However, the evidence exploring how these characteristics or their overlap (‘intersectionality’) influence empathy has not been synthesised.Methods and analysis We will systematically review and meta-analyse studies exploring the influence of healthcare practitioners and patient characteristics on empathy in healthcare. …”
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Effect of solutions acidity on Haacke’s Figure of Merit of ZnO and ZnO:F thin films deposited by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis by G. Bobadilla-Barrón, A. Maldonado, M. de la L. Olvera, J. A. Zamora-Justo

“…This contrasts with other synthesis methods that require longer aging time in the precursor solution, making these findings useful for large-scale and more efficient production of transparent conductive films.…”
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Adolescent physical activity profiles as determinants of emerging adults’ physical activity by Mathieu Bélanger, Marie-Andrée Giroux, Pierre Philippe Wilson Registe, François Gallant, Salma Jemaa, Pierre Faivre, Daniel Saucier, Saïd Mekari

“…We previously identified five adolescent PA profiles and aimed to assess associations between these profiles and levels of PA in emerging adulthood. Methods Using data from the first 8 years of the MATCH study, when participants were 11 to 18 years, we identified five adolescent PA profiles: “non-participants” (9% of the sample), “dropouts” (30%), “active in unorganized PA” (19%), “active in organized PA” (27%), and “active through a variety of PA” (15%). …”
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SPECIFICS OF ANTIHYPERTENSION THERAPY IN HYPERTENSIVES OF VARIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR RISK (BY THE REGISTRY OF CHRONIC NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN TYUMENSKAYA OBLAST) by A. Yu. Efanov, Yu. A. Vyalkina, Yu. A. Petrova, Z. M. Safiullina, O. V. Abaturova, S. V Shalaev

“…To assess the specifics of antihypertension therapy (AHT) in hypertensives of various cardiovascular risk, in the registry of chronic non-communicable diseases in Tyumenskaya oblast.Material and methods. A random sample studied, of 1704 patients with hypertension, inhabitants of Tyumenskaya oblast (region), ascribed to dispensary follow-up. …”
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Demography in Swiss paediatric uveitis: a retrospective cohort study by Jeanne Martine Gunzinger, Alice Kitay, Fabio Meier, Christian Böni, Seraina Palmer Sarott, Brigitte Simonsz-Tóth, Christina Gerth-Kahlert

“…Knowledge of local demography may guide targeted work up and treatment. Methods Single center retrospective study from January 2012 to June 2022. …”
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Epidemiology of severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) among adults and children aged ≥5 years in a high HIV-prevalence setting, 2009-2012. by Cheryl Cohen, Sibongile Walaza, Jocelyn Moyes, Michelle Groome, Stefano Tempia, Marthi Pretorius, Orienka Hellferscee, Halima Dawood, Summaya Haffejee, Ebrahim Variava, Kathleen Kahn, Akhona Tshangela, Anne von Gottberg, Nicole Wolter, Adam L Cohen, Babatyi Kgokong, Marietjie Venter, Shabir A Madhi

“…We aimed to describe SARI epidemiology amongst individuals aged ≥5 years in South Africa.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted prospective surveillance for individuals with SARI from 2009-2012. …”
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Comparing EQ-5D-5L and IPOS among residents with malignant tumors in a community home hospice: a longitudinal study by Takeshi Miura, Masato Kaneko, Kei Kawano, Yuka Kanoya, Makoto Kuroki

“…This study compares the measurement properties and feasibility of the EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-level (EQ-5D-5L) and Integrated Palliative care Outcome Scale (IPOS), primarily used in palliative care, as only few studies have compared their measurement properties and feasibility based on their actual application in home hospice care. Methods Two-wave longitudinal data were collected from 2021 to 2023 at a community home hospice in Japan from a sample of 120 residents diagnosed with malignant tumors. …”
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Influence of solubilizer PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil on carbopol gels’ structural-mechanical properties by Ye. V. Gladukh, І. М. Grubnik, Н. Р. Kukhtenko

“…The aim of this work is to study the effect of hydrogenated castor oil, used as an emulsifier, solubilizer, viscosity modifier and solvent in the technology of semisolid dosage forms, on the structural and mechanical properties of carbopol gels. Materials and methods. 1% gel carbopol with additives PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil in the concentration range from 1 to 5 % was investigated as experimental samples of the gel base. …”
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A study of histopathological spectrum and expression of Ki-67, TP53 in primary brain tumors of pediatric age group by Subhalakshmi Sengupta, Uttara Chatterjee, Uma Banerjee, Samarendranath Ghosh, Sandip Chatterjee, Ashit k Ghosh

“…This study was done to analyze the histological spectrum of primary brain tumors in children and also to find out the expression of p53 and Ki67 in some of the common pediatric brain tumors. Materials and Methods: This study was done over a period of 2.5 years. …”
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Exploring machine learning algorithms for predicting fertility preferences among reproductive age women in Nigeria by Zinabu Bekele Tadese, Teshome Demis Nimani, Kusse Urmale Mare, Fetlework Gubena, Ismail Garba Wali, Jamilu Sani

“…In conclusion, these findings can inform more effective family planning interventions, promoting sustainable development across Nigeria.…”
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Hidden reservoirs of infection: prevalence and risk factors of asymptomatic malaria in a high-endemic region of Zambia by Wisdom Silwamba, David Chisompola, John Nzobokela, Martin Chakulya, Lombe Kabwe, Kingsley Tembo

“…This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of asymptomatic malaria in Mwandi District, Zambia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted between January to May 2024 in Mwandi District. …”
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The effect of Point Mutations in Dihydrofolate reductase genes and Multidrug resistance gene 1-86 on treatment of falciparum malaria in Sudan by Rahma Udu Yusuf, Sabah Ahmed Omar, Raphael Muchangi Ngure

“…This study aimed at determining the prevalence of antimalarial drug resistance markers in P. falciparum isolates, involving the detection of mutations at the mdr 1- 86 which associates with amodiaquine resistance, and dhfr mutations associated with SP resistances. Methods: The dot-blot/ probe hybridization, which is more sensitive and specific; it detects parasitaemia of less than 100 parasites/µl of blood, and can identify a minority parasite genotype down to 1% in a mixture, was adopted to determine multi-drug resistance (mdr1-86) to show the correlation of Amodiaquine (AQ) resistance and PCR/ RFLP adopted to determine dihydrofolate reductase (dhfr) baseline resistance to Sulphadoxine- Pyrimethamine (SP) resistance in Nubian region of southern Sudan. …”
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Delayed endoscopic necrosectomy improves hospital length of stay and reduces endoscopic interventions in patients with symptomatic walled‐off necrosis by Rishi Pawa, Robert Dorrell, Clancy Clark, Greg Russell, John Gilliam, Swati Pawa

“…Subgroup analysis was performed based on the percentage of necrosis (<25% vs. >25% necrosis). iDEN was associated with more necrosectomies than dDEN regardless of the percentage of necrosis (p = 0.017 and 0.0067, respectively). …”
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Intravitreal Plungerless Injector Device (IPLID): An Innovative Intravitreal Injector Device by Yepez JB, Murati FA, Petitto M, Kozak I, Arevalo JF

“…Data were also collected on the duration of the procedure.Results: The study sample was comprised of 210 males and 90 females. …”
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Cross-Sectional Analysis of IL-6, TNF-α, Adiponectin, Leptin, and Klotho Serum Levels in Relation to BMI Among Overweight and Obese Children Aged 10–14 in La Rioja, Spain by Beatriz Fernández-Vallejo, Francisco Jiménez Monteagudo, Lourdes Romero, Maria Isabel López Aznárez, María del Carmen Romero Cobas, Laura Pérez-Martínez

“…Mean age was similar between groups (<i>p</i> = 0.40). Obesity was more prevalent in males (59.4%, <i>p</i> = 0.048). …”
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Biogenic Zinc nanoparticles: green approach to synthesis, characterization, and antimicrobial applications by Myada S. M. Ouf, Mahmoud E. A. Duab, Dina I. Abdel-Meguid, Ebaa E. EL-Sharouny, Nadia A. Soliman

“…Unlike chemical and physical methods, biogenic synthesis offers a greener and more eco-friendly alternative. …”
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Tranexamic acid did not attenuate the acute rise in plasma syndecan-1 in a severely injured cohort: a laboratory analysis of the PATCH clinical trial by Elissa M. Milford, Dusan Marjanovic, Heidi Ho, Steven Wallis, Dominik F. Draxler, Biswadev Mitra, Russell L. Gruen, Robert Medcalf, Stephen Bernard, Colin McArthur, Marc Meagele, Brian Burns, Dashiell Gantner, Michael C. Reade

“…The aim of this study was to assess the association of prehospital TXA on SDC-1 levels in a more severely injured prehospital cohort. Methods The PATCH-Trauma trial randomised patients to receive pre-hospital TXA or placebo. …”
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ASSOCIATION OF RS2200733 POLYMORPHISM WITH ANTIARRHYTHMIC THERAPY AND PROGRESSION OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IN THE UZBEK POPULATIO by R. D. Kurbanov, G. Zh. Abdullaeva, T. Z. Ganiev, A. A. Abdullaev, N. U. Zakirov

“…The association of TT genotype with a risk of AF was shown, since AF was more common among TT genotype carriers compared with CT and CC genotypes carriers (90% versus 67%, p&lt;0.001). …”
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