Understanding the potential contribution of polygenic risk scores to the prediction of gestational and type 2 diabetes in women from British Pakistani and Bangladeshi groups: a coh... by Julia Zöllner, PhD, Binur Orazumbekova, MA, Sam Hodgson, MBBS, David A. van Heel, PhD, Stamatina Iliodromiti, PhD, Moneeza Siddiqui, PhD, Rohini Mathur, PhD, Sarah Finer, PhD, Jennifer Jardine, PhD, Shaheen Akhtar, MSc, Mohammad Anwar, Omar Asgar, MBBS, Samina Ashraf, BSc, Saeed Bidi, PhD, Gerome Breen, PhD, Eamonn Maher, PhD, Daniel MacArthur, PhD, Dan Mason, PhD, Bill Newman, Caroline Winckley, BSc, John Wright, PhD, James Broster, Raymond Chung, BSc, David Collier, PhD, Charles J Curtis, Shabana Chaudhary, MBBS, Grainne Colligan, Panos Deloukas, PhD, Ceri Durham, Faiza Durrani, Fabiola Eto, PhD, Joseph Gafton, MBBS, Ana Angel, MSc, Chris Griffiths, PhD, Joanne Henry, Teng Heng, MD, Qin Qin Huan, Matt Hurles, PhD, Karen A Hunt, PhD, Shapna Hussain, Kamrul Islam, BSc, Vivek Iyer, PhD, Benjamin M Jacobs, PhD, Georgios Kalantzis, PhD, Ahsan Khan, Claudia Langenberg, PhD, Cath Lavery, Sang Hyuck Lee, BSc, Sidra Malik, Daniel Malawsky, Hilary Martin, PhD, Rohini Mathur, PhD, Mohammed Bodrul Mazid, John McDermott, Caroline Morton, MBBS, Vladimir Ovchinnikov, PhD, Elizabeth Owor, PhD, Iaroslav Popov, PhD, Asma Qureshi, MSc, Mehru Raza, Jessry Russell, MA, Nishat Safa, Miriam Samuel, MBBS, Michael Simpson, PhD, John Solly, PhD, Marie Spreckley, Daniel Stow, PhD, Michael Taylor, Richard C Trembath, PhD, Karen Tricker, Klaudia Walter, PhD, Suzanne Wood, Sabina Yasmin, Ishevanhu Zengeya, BSc

“…These findings support the implementation of targeted interventions and personalized monitoring strategies in this high-risk population. …”
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Supporting antiretroviral therapy uptake and adherence: the SUPA research programme and RCT by Rob Horne, Caroline Sabin, Trudie Chalder, Vanessa Cooper, Lucy Campbell, Elizabeth Glendinning, Iris Mosweu, Paul McCrone

“…The objectives were to (1) identify culturally specific beliefs and other factors influencing uptake of and adherence to antiretroviral therapy that have not emerged in previous research; (2) refine existing methods for assessing perceptual and practical barriers to antiretroviral therapy uptake and adherence; (3) develop an intervention to increase antiretroviral therapy uptakeand adherence; (4) determine intervention feasibility and acceptability; (5) evaluate intervention efficacy;(6) assess the short- and long-term costs and cost-effectiveness of the interventions and (7) prepare for implementation within the National Health Service. …”
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Reduction of subclinical acute cardiac injury through DIBH radiotherapy: a single-institution real-world clinical cohort analysis by Kun Zhang, Jing Shen, Yongguang Liang, Xiangyin Meng, Bo Yang, Jiabin Ma, Ke Hu, Jie Qiu, Xiaorong Hou, Fuquan Zhang

“…The monitoring of these early cardiac biomarker changes to identify high-risk patients, followed by the implementation of early interventions, may contribute to a reduction in the incidence of long-term cardiac complications. …”
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Feasibility of Developing Reed Stems as a Checkerboard Barrier to Stabilize Shifting Sands by Maryam Bagherpour, Salman Zare, Mohammadreza Ekhtesasi, Aliakbar Nazari Samani, Masoumeh Salehi morkani, Ghasem Ghoohestani, Majid Akhshi

“…Extended Abstract IntroductionWind erosion is one of the natural and important factors that contribute to desertification and land degradation in semi-arid, arid, and hyper-arid regions. …”
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A Review of Multidisciplinary Evidence on the Role of Urban Green Space in Improving the Sleep Quality of the Elderly by Ning KANG, Han XIE, Tao JIANG

“…In summary, future research should establish a complete closed loop of “scientific research − prescription development − design implementation − effect evaluation”, grounded in deepened mechanistic understanding. …”
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COVID-19 Outbreak at Sports Club: Conditions of Occurrence and Causes of the Spread of Infection by A. A. Golubkova, T. A. Platonova, S. S. Smirnova, K. S. Komissarova, K. V. Varchenko

“…The occurrence of the outbreak was the result of the introduction of infection from the opposing team at the tournament. The leading factors that contributed to the spread of COVID-19 among sports club members were the admission to games and training of athletes with acute respiratory infections, prolonged close contact between players during training and competitions, violations in the use of personal protective equipment, compliance with hygiene and hand antiseptics, disinfection measures in the premises of sports institutions and defects in the implementation of the regulations for the examination of teams for SARS-CoV-2 during tournaments. …”
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Tobacco smoking and the risk of eating behaviors and depression among Palestinian female university students by Basma Damiri, Thabet Zidan, Dalia Hamayel, Motaz Saifi

“…These findings highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions through awareness campaigns, culturally tailored health education, implementation of mental health support for students, and provide accessible medical and psychological assistance to at-risk Palestinian female students.…”
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Situational analysis of the quality of maternal, child, and adolescent health data in the health districts of Thiès, Mbour, Kédougou, and Saraya in Senegal by Fatoumata Binetou Diongue, Adama Faye, Cheikh Loucoubar, Ndèye Marème Sougou, Ibrahima Sy, Adama Tall, Youssoupha Ndiaye, Samba Cor Sarr

“…An exploratory case study and purposive sampling supported the qualitative part by implementing individual interviews. Results The study showed an accuracy ratio of 1 in the intervention districts, a difference in the control districts, and a disparity in the transmission of guidelines between districts (inter- and intra-region). …”
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Catastrophic famine in Gaza: Unprecedented levels of hunger post-October 7th. A real population-based study from the Gaza Strip. by MoezAlIslam Faris, Ayman S Abutair, Reham M Elfarra, Nida A Barqawi, Amal M Firwana, Rawan M Firwana, Madleen M AbuHajjaj, Shaimaa A Shamaly, Samar S AbuSamra, Hanan S Bashir, Noor A Abedalrahim, Noor A Nofal, Mhran K Alshawaf, Rania M Al Shatali, Kafa I Ghaben, Moayad I Alron, Sara S Alqeeq, Aya O Al-Nabahin, Reem A Badawi

“…This research aims to provide policymakers and humanitarian organizations with actionable insights, such as identifying the most vulnerable populations, quantifying the impact of specific restrictions, and informing the development and implementation of targeted interventions that improve long-term food security and alleviate human suffering in Gaza.…”
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Evaluating the interrelationship of mindfulness, sexual relational concern, and health related behaviors on women’s life satisfaction through path analysis by Romina Fili, Maryam Shaban-Malekshah, Hossein-Ali Nikbakht, Fereshteh Behmanesh, Yasmina Niksima

“…Additionally, individual factors, including economic status, smoking habits, age, and the presence of chronic diseases, contributed to the prediction of life satisfaction in these analyses. …”
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‘It's quite a balancing act’: A qualitative study of parents' experiences and information needs related to the COVID‐19 pandemic by Lisa Hartling, Sarah A. Elliott, Kelsey S. Wright, Lisa Knisley, Shannon D. Scott

“…Abstract Introduction Throughout the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic, parents and children faced significant challenges as a result of prevention measures implemented to control the spread of the disease. Ensuring that families have access to essential health information is critical for improving health outcomes and adherence to public health recommendations. …”
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Knowledge and preventive barriers towards conducting systematic review among undergraduate medical students of Arab countries: A multi country online survey. by Elfatih A Hasabo, Walaa Elnaiem, Alaa S Ahmed, Azza E A Abdalla, Khabab Abbasher Hussien Mohamed Ahmed, Ghassan Elfatih Mustafa Ahmed, Mohamed Sati Shampool Abdelgader, Alamin Alfatih, Huda A Sherif, Omar Al Komi, Hajar Alkokhiya Aldare, Amira Yasmine Benmelouka, Afnan W M Jobran, Tayba A Mugibel, Mohamad Imad Al-Kassih, Muhamad Zakaria Brimo Alsaman, Ahmed Aljabali, Mohammed Mahmmoud Fadelallah Eljack, Sudan Analytics Research Group team of collaborators

“…Medical students are encouraged to learn how to conduct SR, yet barriers to engaging in these reviews need to be identified to enhance their implementation. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, practices, and perceived barriers to conducting SR among undergraduate medical students from Arab countries.…”
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Axiology of education: Ideals and unifying values in social education of modern student youth by E. S. Sakharchuk, I. A. Kiseleva, E. R. Baghramyan, A. L. Sakharchuk

“…The problem of finding axiological grounds is associated with the need to solve the tasks of implementing the progressive mission of universities in the regions. …”
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The association between dolutegravir based first-line antiretroviral regimens and dyslipidemia among adults living with HIV on follow-up at health facilities in Hawassa city admini... by Agete Tadewos Hirigo, Alemayehu Abera, Daniel Yilma, Ayalew Astatkie, Zelalem Debebe

“…This study aimed to assess the association between DTG-based regimens and dyslipidemia among adults initiated on ART after the test-and-treat implementation in Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Hawassa City Administration, Sidama region, southern Ethiopia from January 2023 to May 2024. …”
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Responses of soil carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus stoichiometry to afforestation of severely desertified land in northern China by Yuqiang Li, Wenjie Cao, Yun Chen, Libing Han

“…Large-scale afforestation is being implemented globally to promote carbon sequestration in ecosystems, address climate change, and restore degraded ecosystems. …”
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Prior Authorization of Medication and Its Influence on Provider Behavior: Latent Class Analysis by Stephen Salzbrenner, Lawrence M Scheier, Fang Qiu

“…Health care providers have changed prescribing behaviors to avoid PA. Understanding factors contributing to this phenomenon can facilitate systemic change and better patient care. …”
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Inclusion in the cancer patient pathway among cancer patients with and without pre-existing mental or substance use disorders: a nationwide register-based study by Ina H. Heiberg, Lise Balteskard, Bjarne K. Jacobsen, Jørgen G. Bramness, Ragnar Nesvåg, Kjell Magne Tveit, Anne Høye

“…Abstract Background Cancer patients with a pre-existing mental disorder or substance use disorder (SUD) have a poorer prognosis compared to other cancer patients, with suboptimal routes to diagnosis and treatment as possible contributing factors. Shorter intervals from suspicion of cancer to start of cancer treatment have been observed following the implementation of Cancer Patient Pathways (CPP) in the Nordic countries, which may have led to a better prognosis. …”
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Educational potential of Russian senior citizens by Т. I. Kasyanova, L. I. Voronina, T. M. Rezer

“…However, unlike most developed countries, Russia does not have practical experience in the implementation of training of senior citizens. The factors, which have a positive impact on the employment of older generations, are identified: in addition to material interest, they include a high level of qualification, rare skills, and a desire to maintain good health, independence and self-respect. …”
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A Proposed Genetic Risk Score for Dilated Cardiomyopathy Susceptibility in the Chinese Han Population by Jianjun Lan, MD, Lin Wang, MD, Guoyuan Qiu, MD, Shihai Wang, MD, Chao Yang, MD, Mengnian Ran, MD, Hongyu Li, MD, Shiyang Li, MD

“…Statistical significance remained evident in multivariate analysis after adjusting for traditional risk factors, including age, sex, hypertension, diabetes, and smoking status (odds ratio, 2.54; P < .001). …”
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Study protocol for a Prospective Observational study of Safety Threats and Adverse events in Trauma (PrO-STAT): a pilot study at a level-1 trauma centre in Canada by Melissa McGowan, Charles Keown-Stoneman, Brodie Nolan, Teodor Grantcharov, Eliane M Shore, Anisa Nazir

“…A synchronised data capture and analysis platform will comprehensively assess AEs, errors and human and environmental factors during trauma resuscitations. The study aims to detect recurring error patterns, evaluate practice variations and correlate trauma team performance with in-hospital outcomes. …”
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