Future Perspectives for Antiangiogenic Therapy in Retinal Diseases by M. V. Budzinskaya, A. A. Plyukhova

“…In this article, we tried to summarize the literature data on new anti-VEGF drugs being developed and ready for release. …”
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Factors Influencing Sport Persistence Along the Socio-Ecological Model—A Presentation of Sport Persistence Models Based on the Findings of a Representative Hungarian Sample by Karolina Eszter Kovács

“…A structured questionnaire assessed socio-demographic factors, sport-specific variables, psychological characteristics, and environmental influences. …”
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Hematological and CD4+ T- cell count reference interval for pregnant women attending antenatal care at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Hawassa Southern Ethio... by Yidnekachew Fiseha Gebere, Lealem Gedefaw Bimerew, Wondimagegn Adissu Malko, Demissie Assegu Fenta

“…Sociodemographic and obstetric data were collected using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Microbial dysbiosis and its diagnostic potential in androgenetic alopecia: insights from multi-kingdom sequencing and machine learning by Xiaochen Wang, Fengjuan Li, Yangyang Sun, Fan Meng, Yaolin Song, Xiaoquan Su

“…Thus, we introduce the microbial index of scalp health (MiSCH), which leverages microbiome data for the early detection and severity prediction of AGA. …”
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ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE AND EATING BEHAVIORS OF YOUNG ADULTS IN PAKISTAN by Aqsa Nadeem, Saba Nadeem, Shanza Yousaf, Hadia Shafait, Dr.Umar Bacha, Rida Khan

“…Results: To analyze the data, descriptive statistics, as well as exploratory factor analysis, were employed. …”
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The organizational challenges of municipal call centers as a health service in Norway-a multiple case study by Linda Grøndal-Eeles, Janne Dugstad, Hilde Eide, Etty Nilsen

“…Results Four types of organizational structures of call centers were identified: 1) call center combined with emergency room; 2) call center combined with other technology; 3) call center combined with ambulant team and 4) call center combined with an advisory department. …”
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Metabolic Syndrome and Combination Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV Patients in Periurban Hospital in Ghana: A Case-Control Study by Bartholomew Dzudzor, Samuel Essel, Latif Musah, Jennifer Adjepong Agyekum, Kwame Yeboah

“…In a case-control design, 158 cART-treated HIV patients, 150 cART-naïve HIV patients, and 156 non-HIV controls were recruited from a periurban hospital in Ghana. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on demography, lifestyle, and medication. …”
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Nursing students’ knowledge, attitudes and awareness regarding shelter nursing in disaster preparedness by Beytullah Eren, Seher Çevik Aktura, Mehmet Emin Çolak

“…A total of 1,450 students were invited, and a sample size of 304 was determined using OpenEpi Version-3 software (power = 80%, confidence level = 95%). Data were collected through an online structured questionnaire, and statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, means, and standard deviations. …”
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Video-based telemedicine utilization patterns and associated factors among racial and ethnic minorities in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-methods scoping r... by John M Meddar, Ratnalekha V N Viswanadham, Defne L Levine, Tiffany R Martinez, Kendra Willis, Noah Choi, Jackson Douglas, Katharine S Lawrence

“…Reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data, and synthesized findings using an integrated mixed-methods approach. …”
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The impact of emotional intelligence on work performance among ICU nurses in Palestine: a cross-sectional study by Imad H. Fashafsheh, Faeda A. Eqtait, Bahaaeddin M. Hammad, Ahmad J. Ayed, Basma S. Salameh

“…These findings highlight the need for EI training in nursing education, professional development, and workplace policies. Structured programs can enhance nurses’ decision-making, communication, and stress management, ultimately improving performance, patient care quality, and safety. …”
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The assessment of personality dimensions, tobacco smoking and depression among tretment-seeking male alcoholics by Mandić-Gajić Gordana, Eror Aleksandar, Pješčić Nataša, Dolić Mirko, Joković Danilo, Nikolić Gordana

“…The eighty-six of them completed study and were compared with 30 age-matched, healthy male subjects. A semi-structured clinical interview related to sociodemographics, the pattern of cigarette and alcohol use and family history data was applied. …”
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Factors Associated with HIV Status Disclosure and Its Effect on Treatment Adherence and Quality of Life among Children 6–17 Years on Antiretroviral Therapy in Southern Highlands Zo... by Regina Edward Bulali, Stephen Matthew Kibusi, Bonaventura C. T. Mpondo

“…Simple random sampling was employed in selecting the children from existing treatment registers. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire which included the WHO Quality of Life standard tool (WHOQOL-BREF 2012 tool) and treatment adherence manual. …”
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Family-based intervention for prevention and self-management of disabilities due to leprosy, podoconiosis and lymphatic filariasis versus usual care in Ethiopia: study protocol for... by Anna Tiny van 't Noordende, Moges Wubie Aycheh, Nurilign Abebe Moges, Tesfaye Tadesse, Alice P. Schippers

“…Clusters consist of kebeles (lower administrative structures in the district) that have been merged, based on their geographical proximity and the number of cases in each kebele. …”
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Spatial and Temporal Distribution Characteristics of Stone Age to Warring States Period Sites in Sichuan Province by Runxuan Qian, Di Hu, Jun Chang, Xuejiao Ma, Duo Bian

“…This study systematically compiles site data from Sichuan Province and employs GIS spatial analysis methods to examine the distribution characteristics of sites and their relationship with natural geographical factors from a geographical spatial perspective. …”
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Understanding the Infection Prevention and Control Landscape at a Tertiary Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi by Mrs Dorica Ng'ambi, Dr Thomasena O'byrne, Prof. Nicholas Feasey, Dr. Tara Tancred

“…Methods: We conducted mixed methods implementation research to understand the IPC landscape in a surgical department (within general wards and operating theatres) at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) from September 2023 to April 2024. We used four data collection Methods: a survey using the Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Framework tool; a desk review on available IPC documentation; observation of IPC practices using structured tools adapted from the CDC; individual interviews with healthcare workers (HCWs); and focus group discussions with cleaners and patient caregivers/guardians. …”
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Older adult stroke survivors’ needs and perspectives of a stroke app: a qualitative study by Wenjing Cao, Afang Li, Azidah Abdul Kadir, Juan Chen, Lanying Chen, Qing Li, Intan Idiana Hassan

“…Data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using Haase's adaptation of Colaizzi's phenomenological method. …”
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Survival outcomes and prognosis predictors of uveal melanoma from Indian population by Payal N Shah, Mahesh Shanmugam, Neha M Kagathi, Annu T Thaliath, Sunita Mohan

“…The critical window for metastasis management is within the first five years, underscoring the necessity of structured follow-up protocols.…”
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Perspectives on AI-Driven Nursing Science Among Nursing Professionals from China: A Qualitative Study by Yi Chen, Fulei Wu, Wen Zhang, Weijie Xing, Zheng Zhu, Qingmei Huang, Changrong Yuan

“…Between September and December 2024, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 nursing professionals from universities and hospitals in Shanghai, Suzhou, and Chengdu, China. …”
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X-ray emission from hot gas and XRBs in the NGC 5846 galaxy by Kyadampure Anil, Vagshette Nilkanth, Patil Madhav

“…The surface brightness distribution of the X-ray emitting gas in this galaxy exhibit structures in the form of discontinuities due to the presence of a pair of cold fronts at ∼20 \sim 20 kpc. …”
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Potential Associations Between Anthropometric Characteristics, Biomarkers, and Sports Performance in Regional Ultra-Marathon Swimmers: A Quasi-Experimental Study by Iasonas Zompanakis, Konstantinos Papadimitriou, Nikolaos Koutlianos

“…Although pacing and nutritional strategies were not directly examined, observational data—such as consistent swimming rhythm, time allocation for active recovery (AR), and structured carbohydrate intake—suggest these factors may have contributed to performance maintenance and probably the lack of body composition differences after the ultra-marathon effort. …”
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