Cost-effectiveness and budget impact of Empirical vitamin D therapy on unintentional falls in older adults in the UK by J Smith, J S Davies, C D Poole

“…Objectives To evaluate the health outcomes and economics associated with the current guidance relating to the prevention of falls in the elderly through vitamin D supplementation.Setting UK.Participants UK population aged 60 years and above.Interventions A Markov health state transition model simulated patient transitions between key fall-related outcomes using a 5-year horizon and annual cycles to assess the costs and benefits of empirical treatment with colecalciferol 800 iu daily.Primary and secondary outcome measures Costs and health outcomes attributable to fall prevention following vitamin D supplementation.Results Our model shows that treating the UK population aged 60 years and above with 800 iu colecalciferol would, over a 5-year period: (1) prevent in excess of 430 000 minor falls; (2) avoid 190 000 major falls; (3) prevent 1579 acute deaths; (4) avoid 84 000 person-years of long-term care and (5) prevent 8300 deaths associated with increased mortality in long-term care. …”
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Treatment Patterns and Outcomes Among Patients With Advanced or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer Initiating First-Line Therapy in the United States by Robert L. Coleman, Jamie Garside, Jean Hurteau, Joehl Nguyen, Monica Kobayashi

“…**Conclusions:** Patients with recurrent/advanced EC have a poor prognosis, highlighting the need for therapies with more durable benefits.…”
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Annual Zoledronic Acid for the Treatment of Osteoporosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Asif Hussain, Sushil Kumar Saini, Jaydeep Patel, Chandra Prakash Pal, Hemant Singh Chahar, Rohit Yadav

“…Objective: To study the benefits and side effects of zoledronic acid in patients with osteoporosis. …”
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Searching for the best post-land abandonment management to enhance long-term carbon storage in Mediterranean mountain areas by Melani Cortijos-López, Teodoro Lasanta, Erik Cammeraat, Estela Nadal-Romero

“…The results showed that: 1) SOC content in aggregates < 2 mm (relative to total SOC) increases with shrub clearing and grazing strategy in acid environments; 2) aggregate stability benefits from the implementation of afforestation in acid environments and from all three study strategies in alkaline ones; 3) in acid environments, the percentage of labile fractions (free and occluded) in afforested sites is significantly higher compared with shrubland, while in alkaline environments, recalcitrant SOC is significantly higher in shrub clearing sites. …”
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Assessing the Economic Burden and Health Care Utilizations of U.S. Veteran Patients with Schizophrenia by Lin Xie, M. Furaha Kariburyo, Juan Du, Yuexi Wang

“…Patients in both groups were required to be at least age 18 years and have continuous medical and pharmacy benefits 1 year pre- and 1 year post-index date. One-to-one propensity score matching was used to compare health care costs and utilizations during the follow-up period between the schizophrenia and comparison group patients, adjusted for baseline demographic and clinical characteristics. …”
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The use of modern e-health services including telemedicine and telepharmacy for remote patient care in Saudi Arabia by Farah K. Alhomoud

“…SPSS version 26 was used to analyze data; Chi-square test was used to examine the associations between HCPs’ responses regarding perceived benefits, risks, and needs related to e-health tools. …”
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Carpolobia lutea methanol root extract reinstates androgenesis and testicular function in cadmium- challenged rats by Ejike, Daniel Eze, Okpa, Precious Nwaka, Igbokwe, Ugochukwu Vincent, Moses, Dele Adams, Karimah, Mohammed Rabiu, Ayikobua, Emmanuel Tiyo

“…Cadmium produces a wide range of biological dysfunctions in human and laboratory animals where it chiefly affects the testes, whereas, Carpolobia lutea has been known to have antioxidant benefits. This study was intended to investigate the effects of Carpolobia lutea root extracts on testicular hormone function in cadmium-challenged male rats. 48 male Wistar rats (170-190 g) were divided into six groups, each containing eight rats. …”
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Organizational Support and Employee Commitment in Public Sector: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government, Uganda. by Nassali, Joan

“…It was found that employees had benefited from supervisor support for role modelling behaviour since they joined Kabale DLG, and the majority (45.8%) agreed they had been receiving task support from their supervisor at Kabale DLG, which had improved their performance in their profession. …”
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The Effect of Group Savings on the Household Welfare in Uganda: A Case Study of Bataka Abamwe Group in Butogota Town Council, Kanungu District. by Akancungura, Sheila

“…The study recommends that Due to the increasing growing gap between the males and females in terms of income distribution. Benefits, responsibility and power there is need to embark on promotion of gender equality in order to promote equity and also increase the role played by the females in these projects in order thus combating the problem of male domination and influence at the expense of the females. …”
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The Contribution of Nongovernment Organisations in the Enhancement of The Social Economic Welfare of the Street Children: A Case Study of Lift up Jesus Child Development Center in... by Ntabangaryino, James

“…The study recommended that the non-government organization should devise a way to ensure that all children include street children have the right to education and to other social and economic benefits. However, several church-founded and community-based organizations have played a significant role in rehabilitating street children to turn them into productive citizens. …”
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An examination of the correlation between website traffi c and the quality of services provided by Jumia Uganda. by Ssemaluulu, Paul Mukasa, Isingoma, Fenehansi, Mugavu, George

“…The two are like Siamese twins since a strong digital marketing platform benefits from current business operations very well. …”
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In vitro multiplication and phytochemical evaluation of Apios americana Medik for enhanced production of the staple food and tissues with versatile bioactivities. by Okello, Denis, Gang, Roggers, Rahmat, Endang, Yang, Sungyu, Ban, Yeongjun, Chung, Yuseong, Lee, Jun, Kang, Youngmin

“…Apios americana Medik tissues, including tubers, flowers, leaves, and vines have both nutritional and therapeutic benefits. These tissues are extensively used in products like beverages and food supplements, driving an exponential increase in worldwide demand for the plant. …”
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Experiences of Mothers and Health Workers With Momcare and Safecare Bundles In Kenya And Tanzania: A Qualitative Evaluation. by Izudi, Jonathan, Owoko, Henry Odero, Bagayoko, Moussa, Kadengye, Damazo

“…We held Interviews with mothers (pregnant and postpartum women who had benefited from the care bundles) and health workers (physicians, nurses, and midwives who provided the care bundles, including health facility In-Charges) at the antenatal care (ANC), skilled birth attendance (SBA), and postnatal care (PNC) service delivery points. …”
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Effect of Board Accountability on Financial Performance of Selected SACCOs in Kiruhura District, Uganda. by Kyabarongo, Benon, Agaba, Moses, Byamukama, Eliab Mpora, Sunday, Arthur, Sekiwu, Denis

“…SACCOs should seek the best strategies for communicating and sharing accountability feedback with SACCO members to generate maximum benefits for everyone…”
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Community Participation and Development Planning in Local Governments in South-Western Uganda: A Case of Nyarushanje Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Ainembabazi, Tricia

“…Key recommendations include: ensuring community involvement throughout the development planning sessions to foster a sense of ownership; adopting strategic planning for specific projects rather than attempting to address all community concerns at once; and, conducting community sensitization to improve understanding of ongoing projects and their benefits.…”
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Effect of Board Accountability on Financial Performance of Selected SACCOs in Kiruhura District, Uganda. by Kyabarongo, Benon, Agaba, Moses, Byamukama, Eliab Mpora, Sunday, Arthur, Sekiwu, Denis

“…SACCO should seek the best strategies for communicating and sharing accountability feedback with SACCO members to generate maximum benefits for everyone…”
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Effect of Single Parenting on Children’s Social Welfare in Chahi Sub-County Kisoro District. by Nyiraneza, Gloria

“…Notably, universal pre-kindergarten programs and policies aimed at enhancing employment opportunities are identified as particularly effective in providing long-term benefits. The study concluded that the government should expand and increase financial assistance to provide more comprehensive support and there should be a combination of community donations with long-term support programs to ensure sustained assistance.…”
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Contribution of Universal Primary Education Towards Girl Child Education in Kitumba Sub-County Kabale District. by Ishimwe, Jonan

“…These measures aim to create a more supportive learning environment and ensure that the benefits of UPE lead to long-term educational success for girls in Kitumba Sub County.…”
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Investigating the Partial Replacement of Crushed Run Rock with Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement in Base Course. by Ninyesiga, Bruno

“…Recycling such construction waste has benefited from an economic to sustainability point of view and reduces the exploitation of natural resources. …”
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Influence of Training on Employees' Performance: A Case Study of Rukiga SACCO. by Manige, Alexander

“…The positive outcomes reported by employees at Rukiga SACCO reflect the broader benefits identified in the research, while the suggestions for improvement emphasize the need for continuous evaluation and customization of training programs to maximize their impact. …”
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