The Clinical and Vascular Characteristics of RNF213 c.14576G>A Variant-Related Intracranial Major Artery Disease in China by Weiyang Cheng, Sufang Xue, Fang Wu, Xiaowei Song, Qiang Huang, Haiqing Song, Jian Wu

“…Clinical material and routine image data were collected in 160 Chinese patients with ICASO, including 41 verified MMD and 119 non-MMD. …”
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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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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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Evaluation Methods, Indicators, and Outcomes in Learning Health Systems: Protocol for a Jurisdictional Scan by Shelley Vanderhout, Marissa Bird, Antonia Giannarakos, Balpreet Panesar, Carly Whitmore

“…To gain a comprehensive understanding of each LHS, including details specific to evaluation, self-identified LHSs will be included if they are described according to at least 4 of 11 prespecified criteria (core functionalities, analytics, use of evidence, co-design or implementation, evaluation, change management or governance structures, data sharing, knowledge sharing, training or capacity building, equity, and sustainability). …”
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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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Phytosterol Glycosides from Olax subscorpioidea Oliv. Exhibit Cytotoxic Effects in In Vitro and In Silico Studies by Yemi Adekola Adekunle, Babatunde B. Samuel, Lutfun Nahar, Amos A. Fatokun, Satyajit D. Sarker

“…Bioactive compounds were isolated and their chemical structures were established by 1D and 2D nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and by comparing their NMR data with those previously reported in the literature. …”
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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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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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Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity 1AB: Comparison in Patients Treated with Medializing Calcaneal Osteotomy and Lateral Column Lengthening with and without Soft Tissue Reconstru... by Julian Manuel Parma, Maria Gala Santini-Araujo MD, Julieta Brue MD, Virginia M. Cafruni MD, Daniel Villena MD, Ana Cecilia Parise MD, Pablo Sotelano MD, Leonardo Conti MD, Marina Carrasco MD

“…It is postulated that by restoring foot biomechanics, stress on medial structures would be reduced, thus favoring their proper recovery and function. …”
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Health education experiences of older adults with chronic disease by Lina Trigos-Carrillo, Diana Cristina Angarita-Rodriguez, Maria Claudia Uribe-Ruiz, Natalia Canchon-Bello, Margareth Alfonso-Mora

“…Participants: The study was conducted through face-to-face semi-structured interviews. A total of 40 older adults participated in the study. …”
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Impact of long working hours on insomnia, anxiety, and depression symptoms among employees of eight manufacturing enterprises in Shenzhen by Yingping XIANG, Juntao HE, Zihuang XIE, Wei ZHOU, Yeen HUANG

“…Prolonged working hours may have adverse effects on the sleep and mental health of employees.ObjectiveTo investigate the impact of long working hours on insomnia, anxiety, and depression symptoms among manufacturing industry employees and provide scientific evidence for relevant occupational health interventions.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted involving 1524 employees from eight manufacturing enterprises in Shenzhen. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, which included demographic characteristics, work conditions (e.g., years of employment, job type, shift work, night shifts, weekly working hours), personal behaviors (e.g., smoking and drinking habits), and the occurrence of insomnia (by the Athens Insomnia Scale), anxiety (by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale), and depression (by the Patient Health Questionnaire). …”
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DEAR1 is a dominant regulator of acinar morphogenesis and an independent predictor of local recurrence-free survival in early-onset breast cancer. by Steven T Lott, Nanyue Chen, Dawn S Chandler, Qifeng Yang, Luo Wang, Marivonne Rodriguez, Hongyan Xie, Seetharaman Balasenthil, Thomas A Buchholz, Aysegul A Sahin, Katrina Chaung, Baili Zhang, Shodimu-Emmanu Olufemi, Jinyun Chen, Henry Adams, Vimla Band, Adel K El-Naggar, Marsha L Frazier, Khandan Keyomarsi, Kelly K Hunt, Subrata Sen, Bruce Haffty, Stephen M Hewitt, Ralf Krahe, Ann McNeill Killary

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Our data provide compelling evidence for the genetic alteration and loss of expression of DEAR1 in breast cancer, for the functional role of DEAR1 in the dominant regulation of acinar morphogenesis in 3D culture, and for the potential utility of an immunohistochemical assay for DEAR1 expression as an independent prognostic marker for stratification of early-onset disease.…”
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“Mulle oli isegi tšau võõras”: vene õppekeelega põhikoolist eestikeelsesse gümnaasiumi by Kristiina Praakli, Aive Mandel

“…The focus is on adapting to different registers of the Estonian language within the school environment. Based on semi-structured interviews with five gymnasium students from Tartu, we analyse their experiences with the challenges of sociolinguistic variation in Estonian. …”
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Implementation of Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE) in Primary Care, as Perceived by Professionals: A Narrative Review by Kirkove D, Durieux N, Allory E, Louis G, Gagnayre R, Pétré B

“…Despite its proven effectiveness, TPE is mainly found in health care structures and has little presence in primary care. …”
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