THE CLINICAL CONFERENCE AS GUIDANCE TO FORMING INTERNS’ PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES DURING FORMATION IN THE UMSA’S DEPARTMENT OF POSTGRADUATED EDUCATION OF DENTISTS by T.P. Skripnikova, M.V. Khrebor, Ju. I. Sylenko, O.A. Pisarenko

“…During the examination of the patient the knowledge of internal diseases, the pathophysiological substantiation of the symptoms, the use of paraclinical examination methods in the structure of the diagnostic algorithm and the development of the correct tactical and therapeutic approach to the patient are updated. …”
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Analysis of the Role of Key Actors (Public and Private) in the Regeneration of Urban Neighborhoods (Case Study: Sarab Neighborhood of Mashhad) by Zohreh Fanni, Nasim Niknami, Sajad Saeedi

“…Introduction: One of the most significant and complex social transformations in the world over the past half-century has been urbanization, which has led to changes in the physical and economic structure of cities and has increasingly highlighted the importance of revitalizing dilapidated and inefficient urban fabrics. …”
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The Effect of Hydrogen Peroxide on Biogas and Methane Produced from Batch Mesophilic Anaerobic Digestion of Spent Coffee Grounds by Siham Sayoud, Kerroum Derbal, Antonio Panico, Ludovico Pontoni, Massimiliano Fabbricino, Francesco Pirozzi, Abderrezzaq Benalia

“…AD of SCG, while promising, is hindered by its complex lignocellulosic structure, which poses a significant challenge. This study investigates the efficacy of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) pretreatment in addressing this issue, with a particular focus on enhancing biogas and methane production. …”
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PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF HEPATOTROPIC THERAPY IN REAL CLINICAL PRACTICE by D. V. Blinov, U. V. Zimovina, T. I. Ushakova

“…Taking into account that 15.8% patients suffered from combined pathology, data describing morbidity structure were the following: isolated hepatic steatosis occurred in 46.7% cases, hepatic diseases related to obesity – in 12.8% and hepatic diseases related to diabetes – at 6.4%, chronic viral hepatitis – at 18.3%. …”
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Extracellular vesicles from microglial cells activated by abnormal heparan sulfate oligosaccharides from Sanfilippo patients impair neuronal dendritic arborization by Chloé Dias, Nissrine Ballout, Guillaume Morla, Katia Alileche, Christophe Santiago, Ida Chiara Guerrera, Adeline Chaubet, Jerome Ausseil, Stephanie Trudel

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Promoting physician wellness: the development of a cognitive behavioral therapy intervention for endocrinologists by Mary de Groot, Melissa K. Cavaghan, Natanie Anilovich, Shelley Johns, John Shepard, Barb Myers, Rachel Klingensmith, Sylk Sotto-Santiago, Michael Ober

“…These included satisfaction with the program, value of social interaction and self-reflection, desire for structured assignments, positive role models for recovery and more programs in the future. …”
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Motivators and barriers for smoking cessation in people with multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study to inform the design of a tailored intervention by Alex M. Keller, Barbara von Glasenapp, Daniel Kotz, Claudia H. Marck, Christoph Heesen, Karin Riemann-Lorenz

“…Methods As part of a larger program of work, we conducted semi-structured interviews in people with MS (pwMS) to explore their needs, motivators and barriers regarding smoking cessation. …”
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Exploring community willingness and barriers to digital solutions and training for dengue prevention: a cross-sectional study in major urban areas of Malaysia by Nazri Che Dom, Rahmat Dapari, Husna Ahmad Kamal, Qamarul Nazri Harun, Siti Aekbal Salleh, Ahmad Falah Aljaafre

“…A multistage stratified random sampling method, followed by systematic random sampling at the household level, was used to select participants. A structured questionnaire was then administered to collect data on sociodemographic characteristics, perceptions of drone use, and willingness to adopt dengue prevention interventions. …”
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Predictive and Prognostic Relevance of ABC Transporters for Resistance to Anthracycline Derivatives by Rümeysa Yücer, Rossana Piccinno, Ednah Ooko, Mona Dawood, Gerhard Bringmann, Thomas Efferth

“…Live cell time-lapse microscopy proved the cross-resistance of the three chosen anthracyclines (<b>4</b>, <b>7</b>, <b>9</b>) on sensitive CCRF/CEM and multidrug-resistant CEM/ADR5000 cells. Structure–activity relationships showed that the presence of tertiary amino functions is helpful in avoiding resistance, while primary amines rather increased resistance development. …”
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Psychometric Properties of a Neuropsychological Assessment Scale for Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease in the Illiterate and Low-Educated Subjects in Iran by Ameneh Ahmadi, Maryam Noroozian, Mohsen Kachooei, Zahra Hooshyari, Aram Golsokhan

“… Objective: Because of changes in the population structure over time, dementia is one of the main concerns of the health systems worldwide. …”
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Prevalence of unintended pregnancy and associated factors among pregnant women with disabilities in Ethiopia: from the social model of disability perspective by Abebe Alemu Anshebo, Abebe Alemu Anshebo, Yilma Markos Larebo, Yilma Markos Larebo, Sujit Behera, Natarajan Gopalan

“…The Kobo Toolbox was used for data collection and cleaning, and the Statistical Package for Social Science version 26 was used for analysis. …”
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Patient-centered outcomes on preparing for and undergoing gender-affirming phalloplasty: a qualitative, descriptive study by Daphna Harel, Asa Radix, Rachel Bluebond-Langner, Tenny R Zhang, Carolyn A Berry, Nnenaya Mmonu, Elijah Castle, Lee Zhao, Clarissa Ospina-Norvell, Mark Fendrick

“…The objective of this study is to elucidate transgender and non-binary patient perspectives on gender-affirming phalloplasty/metoidioplasty via structured focus groups and determine convergent themes as the first step towards the development of a GGAS patient-reported outcome measure.Design We conducted a systematic qualitative study using a thematic content analysis of four focus groups from April 2021 to April 2022 comprising 8 patients undergoing phalloplasty/metoidioplasty and 10 patients post-phalloplasty/metoidioplasty. …”
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Developing a Quality Improvement Framework to Enhance the Health System User Experience for Individuals Living With Type 1 Diabetes: The Reshape T1D Study by Jamie Boisvenue, Youssef A. Elezzabi, Kim Young, Kathleen Gibson, Heather Hinz, Reid McClure, Robyn Homulos, Jude Spiers, Peter Senior, Roseanne Yeung

“…A questionnaire and virtual semi‐structured interview were applied across a purposeful sample of 41 adults living with T1D across Alberta, Canada, between September 2021 and May 2022. …”
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Feasibility of large language models for CEUS LI-RADS categorization of small liver nodules in patients at risk for hepatocellular carcinoma by Jiayan Huang, Rui Yang, Xiaotong Huang, Keyu Zeng, Yan Liu, Jun Luo, Andrej Lyshchik, Qiang Lu

“…ChatGPT-4.0, ChatGPT-4o, ChatGPT-4o mini, and Google Gemini were integrated with imaging features from structured CEUS LI-RADS reports to assess their diagnostic performance for sHCC. …”
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The burden of acute malnutrition among children under five in conflict-afflicted Gaza strip: prevalence and associated factors by Ahmed Albelbeisi, Kate Zinszer, Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi, Samer Abuzerr

“…BackgroundThis study aims to assess the prevalence and associated factors of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) among children in this region during a period of conflict.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 1,200 children under 5 years old, selected through stratified random sampling from three governorates in the Gaza Strip. Data were collected using structured interviews and physical examinations, including Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) measurements to determine nutritional status based on established cut-off points. …”
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Factors influencing adoption of self-monitoring of blood pressure among hypertensive patients in primary healthcare in Vietnam: a cross-sectional facility-based study by Nguyen Hoang Giang, Nguyen Thi Phuong Lan, Le Thi Kim Anh, Dominika Plancikova, Viera Rusnakova, Nguyen Thi Thang, Jaap A.R. Koot

“…Participants were selected using systematic random sampling from CHS patient lists. Data were collected through structured interviews and analysed using descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression to identify factors contributing to SMBP practices. …”
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Impact Assessment of an Educational Intervention Toward Rational Antibiotic Use Among Community Pharmacists in Nepal by Kafle S, Jha N, Shankar PR, Bhandary S, Palaian S

“…Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted after the follow-up, among six CPs to obtain their perspectives on the intervention and their role in combating AMR.Results: The majority (n = 118; 72.84%) had a “Diploma in Pharmacy” qualification. …”
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Chemical Profiling and Quality Assessment of Food Products Employing Magnetic Resonance Technologies by Chandra Prakash, Rohit Mahar

“…These techniques offer in-depth information about the chemical composition, structure, and spatial distribution of components in a variety of food products. …”
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Impactos das ações extensionistas na capacitação de professores sobre parada cardiorrespiratória by Emmily Ferreira de Farias Cardoso, Sônia Maria Josino dos Santos, Marina Josino da Silva Souza, Iane Verônica de Lima Monteiro

“…The sample consisted of 15 teachers from the institution. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire containing five questions related to cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. …”
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The cognitive and psychosocial effects of online learning in medical students during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods study from Karachi, Pakistan by Asad Saulat Fatimi, Syeda Sadia Fatima, Russell Seth Martins, Rafay Iqbal, Saniya Sabzwari

“…The quantitative phase of the study involved a digital questionnaire, while the qualitative phase of the study employed semi-structured focus group discussions (FGDs). Quantitative data were summarized using descriptive statistics and categorical associations were statistically tested using Pearson’s chi-squared (𝜒2) test. …”
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