Strategies to Improve Health Care Provider Prescription of and Patient Adherence to Guideline-Recommended Cardiovascular Medications for Atherosclerotic Occlusive Disease: Protocol... by Aidan M Kirkham, Dean A Fergusson, Justin Presseau, Daniel I McIsaac, Risa Shorr, Derek J Roberts

“…Two investigators will independently review identified titles/abstracts and full-text studies, extract data, assess the risk of bias (using the Cochrane tool), and classify implementation or adherence-supporting strategies using the refined Cochrane Effective Practice and Organization of Care (EPOC) taxonomy (for strategies aimed at improving prescription) and Behavior Change Wheel (BCW; for adherence-supporting strategies). …”
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COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination rate in patients with psoriasis treated with biologics: A single center experience by Milčić Danijela, Malinić Marija, Ćirković Anđa, Krupniković Doroteja, Milinković-Srećković Mirjana

“…Due to unsatisfactory therapeutic response in 4 (2.2%) patients, secukinumab was changed to ustekinumab. The vaccine against COVID-19 was given to 53.0% of patients, but only 20.4% received all three doses. …”
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Çocuklarda Dental Anksiyete: Başarılı Dental Tedavinin Önündeki Engel by Aysun Avşar, Büşra Mutlu

“…In children with dental anxiety, increased heart rate, changes in breathing, sweating, abdominal pain, tremor, nausea, dry mouth, crying, restlessness, and distraction are frequently observed during dental treatment. …”
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A Study of NOAA-20 VIIRS Band M1 (0.41 µm) Striping over Clear-Sky Ocean by Wenhui Wang, Changyong Cao, Slawomir Blonski, Xi Shao

“…Moreover, no significant change in NOAA-20 M1 polarization sensitivity was observed based on the data analyzed in this study. …”
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Application of sensitive quality indicators of assembly for medical instruments in quality management of Central Sterile Supply Department (器械装配质量敏感指标在消毒供应中心质量管理中的应用)... by ZHANG Ying (张颖), ZHANG Xiaorong (张晓蓉), CAO Lixia (曹丽霞)

“…The implementation of sensitive quality indicators had shortened the time cost in assembling instruments and reduced the man-time of changing shift. Conclusion The establishment of sensitive quality indicators makes the work in CSSD more standardized and qualified, and provide scientific evidence for quality assessment and monitoring. …”
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AVANÇOS E RETROCESSOS NA POLÍTICA DE EDUCAÇÃO DE JOVENS E ADULTOS NO ESTADO DE MATO GROSSO/BRASIL (2008/2017) by Ivana Bognar, Márcia Santos Ferreira

“…On the other hand, the Centers that continue to operate had their pedagogical proposal changed, highlighting the financial concerns to the detriment of the quality of Youth and Adult Education promoted by the State. …”
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Use of Go-Beyond as a Self-Directed Internet-Based Program Supporting Veterans’ Transition to Civilian Life: Preliminary Usability Study by Karolina Katarzyna Alichniewicz, Sarah Hampton, Madeline Romaniuk, Darcy Bennett, Camila Guindalini

“…This rate is notably higher compared with similar internet-based self-help programs, such as VetChange (1033/22,087, 4.7%) and resources for gambling behavior (5652/8083, 14%), but lower than the MoodGYM program (82,159/194,840, 42.2%). …”
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Translation and Validation of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale for Eritrea: A Screening Tool for Postpartum Depression in Primary Health Care Facilities by Gebregziabher NK, Netsereab TB, Alazar FA, Fessaha YG, Sium AH, Ghebrehiwet NK

“…Nahom Kiros Gebregziabher,1,2 Tesfit Brhane Netsereab,1,3 Feven Andebrhan Alazar,4 Yerusalem Gebremeskel Fessaha,4 Aman Hadish Sium,4 Nardos Kidane Ghebrehiwet4 1Department of Community Medicine, Orotta College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Asmara, Eritrea; 2Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China; 4Ministry of Health, Asmara, EritreaCorrespondence: Nahom Kiros Gebregziabher, Department of Community Medicine, Orotta College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Asmara, Eritrea, Email nahomkiros21@gmail.comIntroduction: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mood disorder characterized by symptoms such as changes in sleep and eating patterns, fatigue, sadness, crying, anxiety, and guilt. …”
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Preliminary study on the correlation between thyroid magnetic resonance parameters and radiation dose after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma by Kuan Lu, Chenxia Zhou, Jiaming Ren, Jialu Ni, Weisen Yang, Yeqing Wang, Dan Jin, Jianjun Qian, Yaqun Zhu, Dai Shi, Wentao Hu, Liang Xu

“…The T1WI RSI, T2WI RSI, and enhanced T1WI RSI during radiotherapy and 6 months and 12 months after radiotherapy were negatively correlated with the mean radiation dose, V40, V45, and V50 of the thyroid gland (p < 0.05), but were not significantly correlated with the maximum radiation dose, minimum radiation dose, V30, and V35 of the thyroid gland or the radiation dose of the pituitary gland (p > 0.05).ConclusionQuantitative MRI analysis can non-invasively and effectively show the changes in thyroid shape, size and signal intensity in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma before and after radiotherapy, which is crucial for early and accurate assessment of thyroid damage, enabling timely treatment to preserve thyroid function.…”
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The effect of intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF drugs on the ophthalmotonus values in patients with classic and occult choroidal neovascularization by A.V. Kuroyedov, Zakharova M.A., O.V. Gapon’ko, V.V. Gorodnichiy

“…Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Moscow<br> <br> <b>Aim</b>: to study the changes in the level of intraocular pressure (IOP) in the early period after the intravitreal administration of anti-VEGF drugs in patients with classical and occult choroidal neovascularization (CNV).…”
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Reliability and validity of the International Classification of Functioning，Disability and Health Rehabilitation set in the Rehabilitation of Knee Osteoarthritis by LEI Lei, PENG Zhizhou, GAO Mingyue, LI Fei, MAO Ningning, WU Xi, XIAO Chengcheng, XUN Yajing, ZHAO Suchen, FAN Xiaojun

“…The most common moderate to severe impairments in physical functions included b280 pain in 54 cases （90. 00%）, b455 exercise tolerance function in 44 cases （73. 33%）, and b134 sleep function in 28 cases （46. 66%）; the most common moderate to severe impairments in activities included d455 moving around in 52 cases （86. 67%） and d410 changing basic body position in 30 cases （50. 00%）; the most common moderate to severe impairments in participation included d660 helping others in 38 cases （63. 33%）, d850 paid employment in 32 cases （53. 33%）, and d920 recreation and leisure in 38 cases （63. 33%）. （2）criterion-related validity：ICF-RS body function scores were negatively correlated with HSS scores （r&gt;0. 4, P&lt;0. 05）, and ICF-RS physical activity scores were negatively correlated with MBI, HSS, and SF-36 bodily pain dimension scores （r&gt;0. 6, P&lt;0. 05）. …”
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Development of an Integrated Model of Planning and Management in Free Zones with an Emphasis on Environmental Pressures by Mohammad Javad Amiri, Vahid Moghaddamzadeh, Gholamreza Nabi Bidhendi

“…The application of the TOPSIS fuzzy test revealed key issues, such as the destruction of environmentally sensitive areas for economic development, land use changes detrimental to the environment aimed at job creation, and pollution caused by neighboring countries due to a lack of environmental stewardship among regional managers. …”
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Depot-specific acetylation profiles of adipose tissues—therapeutic targets for metabolically unhealthy obesity by Haoyue Guo, Zhiyi Zhang, Juntao Yang, Jiangfeng Liu, Hongwei Lin, Ningbei Yin

“…SA was characterized by pronounced ECM remodeling regulation, while VA exhibited poorer adaptability and more prominent metabolic functional changes. These differential processes were influenced not only by protein expression levels but, more importantly, by acetylated modifications. …”
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Harmony with Nature: A Literature Review of Islamic and Perennial Values in Cikondang Indigenous Traditions by Didi Supandi, Che Zarrina binti Sa'ari, Abdillah Abdillah, Naan Naan

“…However, in an era of modernization and rapid environmental change, challenges to the preservation of such traditions and values are increasing. …”
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Photosynthetic Induction Characteristics in Saplings of Four Sun-Demanding Trees and Shrubs by Qiuping Liu, Wei Jin, Liying Huang, Danfeng Wang, Kedong Xu, Yunmin Wei

“…Light serves as the unique driving force of photosynthesis in plants, yet its intensity varies over time and space, leading to corresponding changes in the photosynthetic rate. Here, the photosynthetic induction response under constant and fluctuating light was examined in naturally occurring saplings of four sun-demanding woody species, <i>Eucalyptus</i>. …”
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Anatomical and functional efficacy of radial scleral buckling and combined laser and surgical intervention for local macula-on retinal detachment by M.R. Taevere, L.A. Kryl, A.V. Doga, D.O. Shkvorchenko

“…</p> <p> <b>Conclusions:</b> the combined laser and surgical treatment is not inferior to SB in terms of anatomical efficacy and significantly superior to SB in terms of functional efficacy due to no changes in refractive indices after surgery. </p> <p> <b>Keywords: </b>rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, optical coherence tomography, YAG laser retinotomy, vitreoretinal traction, treatment, recurrence.…”
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Cecum microbiota composition, fermentation characteristics, and immunometabolic biomarkers of Yunshang black goat fed varying dietary energy and protein levels by Binlong Fu, Xiaoqi Zhao, Muhammad Khan, Yanting Jiang, Weijuan Li, Maida Mushtaq, Baiji Danzeng, Xiaojun Ni, Zobia Azeem, Qingyong Shao, Bai Xue, Yina Ouyang

“…Moreover, it is well known that changes in dietary regimens including nutrient levels result in varied gut microbiota composition, and ultimately, the performance and health of these animals.MethodsThe current study examined the effects of varying dietary energy and protein levels on the cecal fermentation, immune biomarkers, and microbiota characteristics of 80 male Yunshan Black Goats (6 months, ~35.82 ± 2.79 kg), divided into four diets: 1) High Energy-High Protein (HEHP), 2) High Energy-Low Protein (HELP), 3) Low Energy-High Protein (LEHP), and 4) Low Energy-Low Protein (LELP). …”
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Longitudinal genetic studies of cognitive characteristics by R. N. Mustafin, A. V. Kazantseva, R. F. Enikeeva, S. B. Malykh, E. K. Khusnutdinova

“…The content, quantity and arrangement of transposable elements in human genome, which do not affect changes in nucleotide sequences of protein encoding genes, but affect their expression, can be transmitted to the next generation.…”
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Comparison of Ultrasound Energy Delivered to the Anterior Segment Across Different Phacoemulsification Surgical Platforms by Nelson TK, Ricks RG, Cardenas IA, Whitaker T, Jensen JL, Olson RJ, Pettey JH

“…The foot pedal was depressed for 30 seconds and the change in temperature of the water was measured by a temperature probe. …”
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Efficacy and Safety Outcomes of Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant Therapy for the Treatment of Adult Coats’ Disease by Qingshan Chen, Saying Liang, Xizhen Wang, Chenli Hu, Jieting She, Zi Li

“…For the DEX(−) group, BCVA changed from 0.76 ± 0.74 to 0.96 ± 0.60 logMAR at month 6 (P=0.066), while the CRT from 382.75 ± 17.68 to 412.75 ± 195.53 μm (P=0.525) with no significant difference. …”
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