Appraisal of Impact and Utilization of Woman Empowerment Programmes on Poverty Alleviation in the Central Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria by NNANA OKOI OFEM, NGOZI CHRISTIANA NWADIKE

“…Findings indicate that while some programs have positively impacted income generation and living standards, significant challenges persist. …”
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Nigeria: Positioning Rural Economy for Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals by Akinbode Michael Okunola

“…To close the gap between the rich and the poor, the Nigeria government had designed and implemented some programs and policies whose implementation has not solved the inherent problems. …”
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Effects of Progressive Resistance Training After Hip Fracture: A Systematic Review by Pablo Soro-García, Noelia González-Gálvez

“…Hip fracture presents high morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Some programs have focused on the effect of progressive strength work on post-hip fracture recovery. …”
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Naloxone distribution programs in the emergency department: A scoping review of the literature by Mohan K. Sindhwani, Adam Friedman, Maureen O'Donnell, Donald Stader, Scott G. Weiner

“…The protocols included various methods, such as patient screening, where information used for this screening was sometimes obtained from health records or patient interviews. Some programs detailed only the distribution of naloxone, while others included additional interventions such as behavior counseling, peer support, and education. …”
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Toward an enhanced policy and action framework to address energy poverty in the Iberian Peninsula: An exploratory analysis by Roberto Barrella, Pedro Palma, João Pedro Gouveia, José Carlos Romero, Eva Arenas, José Ignacio Linares

“…Additionally, it analyses the potential stakeholder networks that might contribute to mitigating energy poverty.Findings show good practices to be fostered but shortcomings in policy reach and the impact of some programs. An automatic cash transfer covering all necessitated energy services might be a valid solution for both countries to mitigate energy vulnerability in the short run. …”
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Influence of Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review by Faustino Andrés-Pérez, Lluna Maria Bru-Luna, Sergio Hidalgo-Fuentes, Fátima Llamas-Salguero, Manuel Martí-Vilar

“…On the other hand, some programs, such as Makey Makey, Ballet, aquatic PA, and Matrogymnasia, among others, were highlighted because they promoted an increase in physical practice among the population. …”
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Development Assistance for Health and the Challenge of NCDs Through the Lens of Type 2 Diabetes by William Savedoff, Abdo S. Yazbeck, David H. Peters, Son Nam Nguyen

“…DAH has mainly focused on infectious diseases along with conditions related to reproductive health. Some programs show how DAH could help LMICs reorient health systems by focusing on neglected areas like economic and social policies, along with environmental and behavioral drivers of diseases like T2DM. …”
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School-Based Intervention to Enhance Parent-Adolescent Sexual Communication: A Literature Review by Annisa Rachmawati, Widyatuti, Indah Permata Sari, Henny Permatasari

“…Various methods were used, including lectures, group discussions, role plays, demonstrations, and art-based activities. Some programs were integrated into school subjects, while others utilized technology. …”
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Examining the Challenges of HIV Positive People With Disabilities in Accessing Medical Services in Rukungiri District: A Case Study of Nyakishenyi Sub-County by Atuheire, Fortunate

“…The study findings on the preventative strategies of HIV among persons living with disabilities were; reduction of stigma and discrimination from persons with disabilities, establishing some programs that can generate income for persons with disabilities, ensuring provision of sexuality education to persons with disabilities, and avoiding poor assumptions that persons with disabilities are not at risk of contracting HIV and therefore do not require access to HIV education. …”
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Fecal occult blood testing in colorectal cancer screening programs by N. V. Severskaya, A. A. Nevolskikh, V. A. Avdeenko, Zh. V. Hailova, S. A. Ivanov

“…To increase the sensitivity of the immunochemical test, some programs suggest using it in combination with other methods: detection of DNA in stool, examination of other proteins in feces (transferrin, haptoglobin). …”
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To Study the Thyroid Hormone Levels in Neonates of Rural and Urban Vidarbha Region by Ankita Kondhalkar, Meghali Kaple, Ranjit S. Ambad, Archana Dhok, Ashsish Anjankar

“…In some screening programs, only T4 is measured initially, with TSH assessed if the T4 levels fall below normal. Conversely, some programs exclusively measure TSH to screen for CH. …”
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Remote Rehabilitation and Virtual Reality Interventions Using Motion Sensors for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review of Biomechanical, Pain, Quality of Life, and Adherence O... by Marina Garofano, Rosaria Del Sorbo, Mariaconsiglia Calabrese, Massimo Giordano, Maria Pia Di Palo, Marianna Bartolomeo, Chiara Maria Ragusa, Gaetano Ungaro, Gianluca Fimiani, Federica Di Spirito, Massimo Amato, Michele Ciccarelli, Claudio Pascarelli, Giuseppe Scanniello, Placido Bramanti, Alessia Bramanti

“…Adherence was consistently high, with some programs reporting completion rates between 73% and 90%, particularly those incorporating gamification or real-time feedback. …”
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Virtual Health Research Capacity Strengthening in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Integrative Review by Chelsea M. McGuire, Nikolina Boskovic, Bolatito Betty Fatusin, Pius Ameh, Taylor Reed, Priyanka Jethwani, David Flynn, Jo Cooke, Robert Saper

“…Facilitators included user‑friendly platforms, interactive content, and strategies to improve program access, including financial and technological support. Some programs incorporated hybrid strategies to foster trust among participants and virtual mentors. …”
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Transition in care interventions for Refugee, Immigrant and other Migrant (RIM) populations: a health equity-oriented scoping review by Amy Liu, Yasaman Yazdani, Manahel Elias, Krisha Patel, Divine Budzi, Ammar Saad, Kevin Pottie

“…The delivery of interventions involved various healthcare sectors and professionals. Additionally, some programs enlisted non-medical personnel to provide health-related education and support. …”
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Research training curriculum and projects undertaken by medical students in Australia and New Zealand by Joanne Hart, Adam Collison, Jon Cornwall, Natalie Edmiston, Di Eley, Kathryn Hird, Wendy Hu, Eleonora Leopardi, Christine Metusela, Lise Mogensen, Judy Mullan, Shannon Pike, Veronica Preda, Kerry Uebel, Megan Wallace, Justin Bilszta

“…Projects were mandatory in half the programs. Some programs facilitated an Honours year or intercalated higher degree by research. …”
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Characteristics of Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder in Adult Liver Transplant Recipients—A Single Centre Experience by Katrina Tan, Karl Vaz, Sophie Testro, Khashayar Asadi, Adam Testro

“…The incidence of PTLD varies significantly depending upon the organ transplanted, along with the age and EBV serostatus of the transplant recipient. Some programs advocate the use of routine surveillance for EBV in peripheral blood. …”
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