Implementation of a Patient Navigation Program to Support Representative Participation in Cancer Clinical Trials by Sukh Makhnoon, Fabian Robles, Jessica L. Lee, D'Angelo Grant, Marisol Rojas, Ang Gao, Carla Pezzia, Venkata Eluri, Navid Sadeghi, Song Zhang, Thomas Hulsey, Rebecca Renn, Erin L. Williams, Heather Kitzman, David E. Gerber

“…Evaluation was guided by the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance framework and incorporated programmatic data, structured surveys of patients and staff, and qualitative patient interviews. …”
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Application of HRCT-based radiomics to predict interstitial lung disease for juvenile dermatomyositis by Lingke Liu, Minfei Hu, Yun Zhou, Fei Zheng, Xiaohui Ma, Li Yang, Yiping Xu, Liping Teng, Bin Hu, Meiping Lu, Xuefeng Xu

“…Methods We retrospectively analyzed clinical data of 56 children with JDM, and all participants gave written informed consent. …”
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The effects of formula milk on development, nutrient absorption, and immune characteristics of piglets by Chuang Tang, Zhengjiang Liu, Lu Lu, Bo Zeng, Zhi Li, Ruohan Yang, Duoduo Zhang, Xiaolan Fan, Jiaxue Cao, Haohuan Li, Jing Sun, Jinwei Zhang, Xiaoyuan Wei, Wei Sun, Liangpeng Ge, Mingzhou Li, Fanli Kong

“…Given the ethical constraints in conducting experimental studies on human breastfeeding, we employed pig, which have similar physiological structure with humans, to examine the impacts of different feeding practices. …”
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The impact of nuchal ligament ossification resection on cervical stability after modified laminoplasty: a long-term follow-up study by Chong Chen, Wenlin Ye, Tao Yu, Xing Cheng, Lutong Wang, Xingchen Zhao, Xiang Long, Jun Ouyang, Yunbing Chang, Xiaoqing Zheng

“…For DCM patients with long segmental ONL, more attention should be paid to protecting the MLC structure during posterior cervical surgery. Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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Australian treatment outcome study: protocol for the 18–20-year follow-up of a prospective longitudinal cohort examining the natural history of heroin dependence and associated mor... by Maree Teesson, Paul S Haber, Christina Marel, Katherine Mills, Rachel Visontay, Jack Wilson, Shane Darke, Joanne Ross, Tim Slade, Katherine Haasnoot, Madeleine Keaveny, Chris Tremonti

“…The 18–20-year follow-up will consist of: (1) a structured interview; (2) physical health assessment; and (3) data linkage. …”
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Prevalence of tick-borne pathogens in feeding and questing Ixodes ricinus ticks from Southern Sweden by Chiara Cialini, Alessandra Cafiso, Mattias Waldeck, Åsa Lundgren, Johan Fält, Bo Settergren, Phimphanit Choklikitumnuey, Giulia Chiappa, Eleonora Rosso, Laura Roveri, Elisa Fesce, Nicola Ferrari, Per-Eric Lindgren, Chiara Bazzocchi, Giulio Grandi

“…This study highlights the presence of several zoonotic TBPs in Skåne, emphasizing the need for a structured monitoring plan and preventive strategies within a One Health framework.…”
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Patient participation in free cataract surgery: a cross-sectional study of the low-income elderly in urban China by Bo Qu, Hui Chen, Xuhua Tan, Xiaohang Wu, Haotian Lin, Zhenzhen Liu, Lixia Luo, Bo Zhang, Erping Long, Duoru Lin, Weirong Chen, Yizhi Liu, Haofeng Jiang, Jingjing Chen, Zhuoling Lin, Xiaoyan Li, Jinzhu Tang, Yingfen Lin

“…In this study, participants who underwent free cataract surgery between January and August 2014 received a telephone interview based on a structured questionnaire. Data were collected on patient demographics, resources, health conditions, reasons for undergoing the free surgery and overall evaluation of the free cataract surgery programme.Results Among the 833 participants, the mean surgical age was 76.85±7.46 years (95% CI 76.34 to 77.36), and the male to female ratio was 385:448. …”
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Insights from a Pseudo-Polygyny Cohort unmasking high sperm concentration and low forward motility as potential risk factors for recurrent failure of sperm donation IVF (RFDI), a s... by Tiancheng Zhang, Fan Dong, Xu Zhang, Ping Ping, Jin Qiu, Zhen Lu, Huachun Zou, Qian Xiao, Jianhui Li, Gaoyue Zhang, Huijuan Shi, Xiangfeng Chen

“…We investigated potential risk factors for UMI leveraging data from a sperm bank with a “one male to multiple females” structure to reduce confounding arising from female factors. …”
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Academic response to improving value and reducing waste: A comprehensive framework for INcreasing QUality In patient-oriented academic clinical REsearch (INQUIRE). by Belinda von Niederhäusern, Gordon H Guyatt, Matthias Briel, Christiane Pauli-Magnus

“…The Delphi process ultimately achieved consensus on structure and content. The framework addresses 5 study stages (concept, planning and feasibility, conduct, analysis and interpretation, and reporting and knowledge translation) and includes the following dimensions: (i) protection of patient safety and rights, (ii) relevance/patient centeredness and involvement, (iii) minimization of bias (internal validity), (iv) precision, (v) transparency/access to data, and (vi) generalizability (external validity) of study results. …”
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Identification of WRKY gene family and analysis of drought stress expression in Poncirus polyandra by ZHANG Shanshan, RUAN Sunmei, YANG Wenzhong

“…[Methods] Based on the genome-wide data of P. polyandra, WRKY genes were identified by HMMER, NCBI-CDD and SMART searches. …”
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Interest groups in Lithuania: dynamics of development and characteristics of institutionalization by Alvidas Lukošaitis

“…Therefore, in this article, the author embarks to ground the analysis by generalizing the empirical data. The focus of the study is to identify and analyze tendencies manifested during the initial institutionalization period of the interest group system. …”
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OrthoticS for TReatment of symptomatic flat feet In CHildren (OSTRICH): a randomised controlled trial by Sarah Cockayne, Kalpita Baird, Sally Gates, Caroline Fairhurst, Joy Adamson, Rachel M Bottomley-Wise, Amie Woodward, Michael R Backhouse, Rachel Bye, Nina Davies, Catherine Hewitt, Colin Holton, Peter Knapp, Anne-Maree Keenan, Stewart Morrison, Daniel Parker, Daniel C Perry, Sarah Ronaldson, Mark Smith, Tim Theologis, Victoria Exley, Jane McAdam, David J Torgerson

“…Limitations We could not deliver the study objectives as planned. Due to the limited data available, we were unable to undertake the planned analysis. …”
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EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TREATMENT OF CHRONIC CATARRHAL GINGIVITIS IN CHILDREN WITH DIABETES MELLITUS IN LONG-TERM OBSERVATIONS by L.F. Kaskova, V.A. Honcharenko

“… Epidemiological studies in recent years indicate a significant prevalence with an increasing tendency to periodontal disease in the structure of all dental diseases in children. The prevalence of chronical catarrhal gingivitis (CCG) is about 90% of all forms of the disease [1–6]. …”
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<i>α</i> Effect and Magnetic Diffusivity <i>β</i> in Helical Plasma Under Turbulence Growth by Kiwan Park

“…The coefficients <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msub><mi>α</mi><mi>semi</mi></msub></semantics></math></inline-formula> and <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msub><mi>β</mi><mi>semi</mi></msub></semantics></math></inline-formula> are obtained from large-scale magnetic field data as estimates of the <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mi>α</mi></semantics></math></inline-formula> and <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mi>β</mi></semantics></math></inline-formula> tensors, while <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msub><mi>β</mi><mi>theo</mi></msub></semantics></math></inline-formula> is derived from turbulent kinetic energy data. …”
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Women's experiences and acceptability of self-administered, home delivered, intravaginal 5-Fluorouracil cream for cervical precancer treatment in Kenya by Konyin Adewumi, Aparna Ghosh Kachoria, Everlyn Adoyo, Mercy Rop, Mercy Rop, Antony Owaya, Jennifer H. Tang, Jennifer H. Tang, Lisa Rahangdale, Lisa Rahangdale, Lisa Rahangdale, Chemtai Mungo, Chemtai Mungo, Chemtai Mungo

“…Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. …”
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Feasibility of a tailored, combined intervention with mind-body elements to prevent burnout in healthcare professionals (LAGOM) in a mixed-methods multicenter single-arm trial by Marleen Schröter, Anna K. Koch, Julia Berschick, Julia K. Schiele, Martin Bogdanski, Melanie Steinmetz, Judith Czakert, Wiebke Stritter, Christian S. Kessler, Georg Seifert

“…The feasibility of electrophysiological measures like pulse and respiration activity was assessed. Semi-structured interviews with a subgroup were qualitatively analyzed following a qualitative content analysis approach. …”
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Factors Influencing Measles Vaccine Compliance: A Descriptive-correlational Study in Barangay C, Northern Mindanao by Rhy Kenji Enguio, Zenju Espinosa, Ashley Jenn Fallarna, Ferdinand Gabriel Galarrita, Justine Jean Guillermo, Jasimah Gutoc, Rhea Mae Janolino, Aleks Jimenez, Kayle Mae Labasano, Jade Godwin Lagua, Ariel Lacdo-O, Edmund Zheen Regor Moreno, Paolo Araune, Ivy Go

“…Materials and Methods: This study utilized a non-experimental quantitative descriptive design to examine factors influencing measles vaccination compliance among residents of barangay C. The study data were collected using a structured survey questionnaire that served as the instrument designed to measure compliance across psychosocial factors and behavioral-specific cognitions. …”
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Integrated assessment of antimicrobial stewardship in carbapenem resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae prevalent hospitals in China: a multidisciplinary surveillance network-based survey by Haishaerjiang Wushouer, Weibin Li, Junxuan Yu, Lin Hu, Xiaodong Guan, Xiaolin Liu, Anhua Wu, Xiaoqiang Yang, Minggui Wang, Yingchun Xu, Yanping Luo, Xun Huang, Luwen Shi

“…Five key areas were identified for improving multidisciplinary AMS: organizational structure, staffing and training, drug formulary and prescription management, laboratory testing and quality control, and clinical sampling and data reporting. …”
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Multifractal Analysis and Experimental Evaluation of MCM-48 Mesoporous Silica as a Drug Delivery System for Metformin Hydrochloride by Mousa Sha’at, Maria Ignat, Liviu Sacarescu, Adrian Florin Spac, Alexandra Barsan (Bujor), Vlad Ghizdovat, Emanuel Nazaretian, Catalin Dumitras, Maricel Agop, Cristina Marcela Rusu, Lacramioara Ochiuz

“…<b>Results</b>: SEM-EDX confirmed the uniform distribution of silicon and oxygen, while TEM images revealed a highly ordered cubic mesoporous structure. Nitrogen adsorption analyses showed a high specific surface area of 1325.96 m²/g for unloaded MCM-48, which decreased with drug loading, confirming efficient incorporation of metformin hydrochloride. …”
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Global variation in antibiotic prescribing guidelines and the implications for decreasing AMR in the future by Emmama Jamil, Emmama Jamil, Zikria Saleem, Brian Godman, Brian Godman, Brian Godman, Matti Ullah, Afreenish Amir, Abdul Haseeb, Johanna C. Meyer, Johanna C. Meyer, Muhammad Usman Qamar, Safa S. Almarzoky Abuhussain

“…The findings highlighted significant disparities in the development, adaptation, and implementation of guidelines across different WHO regions, confirming the previously noted lack of standardization and comprehensiveness in LMICs.ConclusionSignificant disparities exist in the availability, structure, and methodological rigor of antibiotic prescribing guidelines across countries with different income levels. …”
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