Ecological Momentary Assessment of emotional dysregulation and outbursts among youth with ADHD: a feasibility study of a biomarker-driven predictive algorithm in the special educat... by Ripudaman (Zeeba) Singh, Janav Panchal, Sami Ali, Beth Krone, Isaac J. Wert, Mark Owens, Mark Stein, Maulik V. Shah

“…Further research with larger samples is required to build a more robust and personalized AI predictive model.…”
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Online Peer Support for Long-Term Conditions: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial by Grace Lavelle, Hannah Grace Jones, Ewan Carr, Elly Aylwin-Foster, Vanessa Lawrence, Alan Simpson, Matthew Hotopf

“…ObjectiveThis feasibility randomized controlled trial will investigate whether the CommonGround platform is usable and acceptable for people with long-term physical health conditions experiencing mild depressive symptoms and whether conducting a future, larger confirmatory randomized controlled trial is feasible. MethodsA mixed methods, 2-arm, parallel-group, unblinded randomized controlled feasibility trial will be conducted nationally across the United Kingdom. …”
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The Impact of Gamified Interventions on the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Systematic Literature Review by Jinsong Chen, Tingzhong Yang, Qilian He, Mingli Pang, Ying Cao, Zheng Liu, Linfei Li, Hsing-I Liu, Christopher Bullen

“…Compared to nongamified methods, gamified interventions provided an engaging, home-based alternative for COPD management, supporting long-term rehabilitation. …”
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Evaluating the Utility of Wearable Sensors for the Early Diagnosis of Parkinson Disease: Systematic Review by Hai Li, Massimiliano Zecca, Jiajun Huang

“…ObjectiveThis review aimed to evaluate how wearable sensors have been applied in early diagnosis of PD over the past decade, focusing on sensor types, methods, findings, and limitations. MethodsThe systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. …”
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The effects of elastic band resistance training on serum levels of growth differentiation factor 11, myostatin, and insulin resistance in overweight elderly women by Akbar Azamian Jazi, Elias Abdellah

“…Also, in future studies related to GDF11, it is necessary to select the type, duration, and intensity of exercise as well as measurement methods with more scrutiny and accuracy.…”
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Australian Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil: an updated review of antimicrobial and other medicinal properties by Andrea Bugarcic, Esther Joy Bowles, Kate Summer, Tamara Agnew, Bronwyn Barkla, Romy Lauche

“…These studies have expanded our understanding of the value of TTO in treating infections caused by different microorganisms, including more clinically relevant, health-related pathogenic states of bacteria and fungi (e.g. biofilms, clinical samples, and drug-resistant strains) as well as viruses and protozoa. …”
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Family participation in dignity interventions for patients with cancer receiving palliative care: a scoping review protocol by Yue Zhang, Xinfen Xu, Le Zhao, Qian Cai, Hangsai Wang, Liuqing Wang

“…This scoping review will include all types of quantitative or mixed methods designs and qualitative studies. We will extract data on study design, sample size, intervention details, outcome measures and any other relevant information. …”
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Real-world usage of mass rapid antigen testing for COVID-19 in long-term care facilities and support programmes: results from long-term surveillance in North-Eastern Germany by Tillmann Görig, Josefin Pauline Haß, Anastasia Tavakina, Vivien Giermann, Sebastian Karaytug, Nils-Olaf Hübner

“…However, most studies have measured RATs in cross-sectional studies or short-term comparisons with smaller samples, and only a few studies have followed the long-term development of COVID-19 testing, even though the pandemic lasted more than two years. …”
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Epidemiology of major reproductive health problems and associated infectious diseases in commercial and smallholder dairy herds in North Shewa, central highlands of Ethiopia by Aweke Engdawork, Haileleul Negussie, Awoke Melak

“…Blood samples were collected from randomly selected 142 dairy herds and 511 animals and serologically examined with ELISA for IBR and CFT for brucellosis. …”
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Determinants of smoking and smoking cessation among health professionals in Serbia: A cross-sectional study by Krstev Srmena, Marinković Jelena, Simić Snežana, Jovićević Ana, Marković-Denić Ljiljana

“…Methods. In this nationwide study, 3,084 physicians and nurses from 4 types of institutions and four geographical regions were selected and 2,282 included (response rate 74.0%). …”
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Health effects and mediating mechanisms of smart wearable devices on older people: evidence from China by Enkai Guo, Enkai Guo, Enkai Guo, Shiyi He, Shiyi He, Shiyi He, Lan Zheng, Lan Zheng, Lan Zheng

“…This study aims to explore the impact of smart wearable devices on older people’s health outcomes while discussing the mechanism of physical exercise, to provide a new perspective and exercise strategy for maximizing the positive role of smart wearable devices in older adult health management.MethodsUtilizing data from the China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS), this study analyzed 21,881 samples. …”
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Evaluation of large-scale implementation of obstetric point of care ultrasound in eight counties in Kenya using RE-AIM framework by Grace Githemo, Anthony Wanyoro, Jacob Masika, Lister Onsongo, Sarah Bett, Stephen Githuku, Grace Gachuiri, Dilys Walker, Nicole Santos, Rakesh Ghosh, George Otieno

“…This study evaluated the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of this program using the RE-AIM framework. Methods For this cross-sectional evaluation study, trained research staff conducted surveys and in-depth interviews with HCPs, stakeholders, and antenatal and postnatal care clients for one week from a random sample of about half of these facilities (n = 114) six months after O-POCUS introduction. …”
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Longitudinal structural MRI-based deep learning and radiomics features for predicting Alzheimer’s disease progression by Sepehr Aghajanian, Fateme Mohammadifard, Ida Mohammadi, Shahryar Rajai Firouzabadi, Ali Baradaran Bagheri, Elham Moases Ghaffary, Omid Mirmosayyeb

“…The approach may enable earlier risk stratification and targeted interventions for individuals most likely to progress. limitations in sample size and computational resources warrant larger, more diverse studies to confirm these observations and explore additional improvements.…”
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Teens and opioids postsurgery (TOPS): protocol for a prospective observational study describing associations between sleep deficiency and opioid use following outpatient surgery in... by Tonya Palermo, Jennifer A Rabbitts, Cornelius B Groenewald, Rebecca L Flack, Sophia L Kreider

“…We will also examine behavioural, psychological, family and social factors linking sleep deficiency with opioid use and misuse.Methods and analysis Adolescents (10–19 years) undergoing outpatient orthopaedic surgery, along with one parent, will be recruited from two paediatric hospitals, for a sample of 400 dyads. …”
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Evaluation of statistical models of carriage to predict the impact of the 10-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine on invasive pneumococcal disease in Nigeria by Aishatu L. Adamu, John. Ojal, Caroline Mburu, Katherine E. Gallagher, Stefan Flasche, Kofo Odeyemi, Christy A.N. Okoromah, Isa S. Abubakar, Musa M. Bello, Victor Inem, Angela Karani, Boniface Karia, Donald Akech, Ifedayo M.O. Adetifa, J. Anthony G. Scott

“…Relying entirely on indirect effects, Models 2 and 3 represent the minimum impact of PCV. Predictions would be more accurate if they accounted for direct effects among vaccinated VT carriers. …”
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Epidemiological study of the serology and geographic distribution of abortion causative agents in aceh cows in Indonesia by Muhammad Hanafiah, Amalia Sutriana, Teuku Zahrial Helmi, Ruhul Fajriah, Happy Mulyana, Cut Nanda Sabila, Nadhira Dewantara

“…The identified causative agents were then mapped according to geographical distribution. Methods: Seventy-four blood serum samples were collected from cattle at the UPTD IBI Saree and 30 samples were collected from the UPTD Lembah Seulawah, Lhut/Jaya, Lhut/Teunom, and Reuleut/Ulim. …”
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Is there a difference in the phthalate exposure between adults with metabolic disorders and healthy ones? by Stepanović Kristina, Vuković Bojan, Milanović Maja, Milošević Nataša, Bosić-Živanović Dragana, Stojadinović Aleksandra, Tomić-Naglić Dragana, Lepić Sanja, Milić Nataša, Medić-Stojanoska Milica

“…Methods. For the study purpose, the first morning urine sample of 308 participants was screened for the presence of 10 phthalate metabolites: mono-ethyl phthalate (MEP), mono-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (MEHP), mono-n-butyl phthalate (MBP), mono-iso-allyl phthalate (MiAP), mono-n-allyl phthalate (MnAP), mono-cyclohexyl phthalate (MCHP), mono-benzyl phthalate (MBzP), mono-n-octyl phthalate (MOP), mono-n-propyl phthalate (MPP) and mono-methyl phthalate (MMP). …”
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Faster postnatal decline in hepatic erythropoiesis than granulopoiesis in human newborns by Petra Janovska, Kristina Bardova, Zuzana Prouzova, Zuzana Prouzova, Ilaria Irodenko, Tatyana Kobets, Eliska Haasova, Eliska Haasova, Lenka Steiner Mrazova, Lenka Steiner Mrazova, Viktor Stranecky, Stanislav Kmoch, Martin Rossmeisl, Petr Zouhar, Jan Kopecky

“…In humans, this postnatal decline is not well characterized due to the scarcity of appropriate samples.ObjectiveTo characterize the effect of (i) gestational age at birth and (ii) length of survival after birth on hepatic haematopoiesis across various cell lineages involved.MethodsLiver autopsy samples from 25 born-alive infants, predominantly extremely preterm newborns who died mainly between 1 day and 3 weeks after birth, were analysed. …”
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Evaluation of prognostic models to improve prediction of metastasis in patients following potentially curative treatment for primary colorectal cancer: the PROSPECT trial by Vicky Goh, Susan Mallett, Manuel Rodriguez-Justo, Victor Boulter, Rob Glynne-Jones, Saif Khan, Sarah Lessels, Dominic Patel, Davide Prezzi, Stuart Taylor, Steve Halligan

“…Interventions Collection of prespecified standard clinicopathological variables and more novel imaging, genetic and immunohistochemical biomarkers, followed by 3-year follow-up to identify postoperative metastasis. …”
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Immigrants' and refugees' unmet reproductive health demands in Botswana: Perceptions of public healthcare providers by John O. Oucho, Njoku O. Ama

“…Using NCS Pearson statistical software, the sample size for the study was determined to be 851. …”
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