Implementing and Evaluating a Mobile Phone–Supported and Family-Centered Rehabilitation Program for People With Stroke in Uganda (F@ce 2.0): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Tr... by Gunilla Eriksson, Julius Tunga Kamwesiga, Uno Fors, Tonny Oyana, Lena von Koch, Charlotte Ytterberg, Susanne Guidetti

“…The F@ce 2.0 rehabilitation program provides support in goal-setting and problem-solving strategies through phone calls from the interventionist twice a week and daily SMS text message reminders over 8 weeks to improve performance in valued activities in everyday life. …”
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Red Blood Cell Exchange Apheresis in the Management of Acute Chest Syndrome: Case Study at Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ghana)‐ Bone Marrow Transplant Unit (BMT‐Ghana) by George Awuku Asare, Coker Amin, Kate Fiador, Israel Hagbevor, Ernest Tsede, Blessing Ampofo, Benjamin Mensah

“…However, the condition relapsed and at another clinic, she was treated with i.v. paracetamol, morphine, pethidine, and i.v. fluids. …”
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Effect of a pay-it-forward strategy on reducing HPV vaccine delay and increasing uptake among 15- to 18-year-old girls in China: A randomized controlled trial. by Jing Li, Yifan Li, Chuanyu Qin, Yu He, Haidong Lu, Yewei Xie, Jason J Ong, Yajiao Lu, Ying Yang, Fan Yang, Heng Du, Wenfeng Gong, Fei Zou, Heidi J Larson, Mark Jit, Leesa Lin, Jennifer S Smith, Elvin H Geng, Dong Xu, Weiming Tang, Shenglan Tang, Joseph D Tucker, Dan Wu

“…Data were analyzed using the intention-to-treat approach. We identified 662 participants per phone invitation. …”
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Death and Afterlife by Harris Bor

“…The Hebrew Bible, which forms the basis for all subsequent thinking, treats death as a punishment for sin and source of ritual impurity. …”
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Study protocol and implementation details for a pragmatic, stepped-wedge cluster randomised trial of a digital adherence technology to facilitate tuberculosis treatment completion by Noah Kiwanuka, Rebecca Crowder, Alex Kityamuwesi, Maureen Lamunu, Catherine Namale, Lynn Kunihira Tinka, Agnes Sanyu Nakate, Joseph Ggita, Patricia Turimumahoro, Diana Babirye, Denis Oyuku, Christopher Allen Berger, Austin Tucker, Devika Patel, Amanda Sammann, David Dowdy, Turyahabwe Stavia, Adithya Cattamanchi, Achilles Katamba

“…Patients receive daily automated short message service (SMS) dosing reminders and confirm dosing by calling toll-free numbers. …”
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REinforcement learning to improve non-adherence for diabetes treatments by Optimising Response and Customising Engagement (REINFORCE): study protocol of a pragmatic randomised tria... by Lily G Bessette, Elad Yom-Tov, Niteesh K Choudhry, Julie C Lauffenburger, Nancy Haff, Marie E McDonnell, Constance P Fontanet, Ellen S Sears, Erin Kim, Kaitlin Hanken, Renee A Barlev, Punam A Keller, J Joseph Buckley

“…The objective of this trial is to test the impact of a reinforcement learning-based text messaging programme on adherence to medication for patients with type 2 diabetes.Methods and analysis In the REinforcement learning to Improve Non-adherence For diabetes treatments by Optimising Response and Customising Engagement (REINFORCE) trial, we are randomising 60 patients with suboptimal diabetes control treated with oral diabetes medications to receive a reinforcement learning intervention or control. …”
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Study protocol for key interventions to improve the follow-up adherence postcervical precancerous lesion treatment in Ethiopia: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial by Adamu Addissie, Eva Johanna Kantelhardt, Eric Sven Kroeber, Sefonias Getachew, Muluken Gizaw, Abel Shita, Alemnew Destaw, Eyerusalem Getachew, Miresa Midaksa, Sophie Rossner

“…These interventions are: (a) structured nurses-led telephone call reminders, (b) home-visit reminders led by health extension workers and (c) application-based automated short message service text reminders. The standard care involves only receiving oral follow-up advice and a baseline follow-up card. …”
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Exploratory study of patients’ and carers’ preferences for postdischarge surgical wound monitoring using survey and interviews by Keith Wilson, Nigel Westwood, Catherine Wloch, Pauline Harrington, Luke J Rogers, Judith Tanner, Gavin Murphy, Colin S Brown, Jeremy Dearling, Ricky Vaja, Melissa Rochon, Lyn Brierley Jones

“…A new theme was identified where patients wanted to become more involved in treating their surgical wounds at home.Conclusion Experiences described by participants suggests there is a need to improve post-discharge wound monitoring. …”
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Clinical Management of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Using a Mobile Health App Within a Primary Care Clinic: Quasi-Experimental Study by Allison D Rosen, Steven J Shoptaw, Li Li, Bengisu Tulu, Omar Nieto, Steven Jenkins, Mariah M Kalmin

“… Abstract BackgroundMedication-assisted treatment (MAT) is an effective strategy for treating opioid use disorder and reducing opioid-related overdose deaths, yet retention in treatment remains low. …”
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Effectiveness of a Mobile Phone-Delivered Multiple Health Behavior Change Intervention (LIFE4YOUth) in Adolescents: Randomized Controlled Trial by Anna Seiterö, Pontus Henriksson, Kristin Thomas, Hanna Henriksson, Marie Löf, Marcus Bendtsen, Ulrika Müssener

“…The intervention group had 16 weeks of access to LIFE4YOUth, a fully automated intervention including recurring screening, text message services, and a web-based dashboard. Intention-to-treat analysis was conducted on available and imputed 2- and 4-month self-reported data from participants at risk for each outcome respectively, at baseline. …”
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Integration of a Mental Health App (e-MICHI) Into a Blended Treatment of Depression in Adolescents: Single-Group, Naturalistic Feasibility Trial by Lena Lincke, Tim Martin-Döring, Andrea Daunke, Antonia Sadkowiak, Daria Alexandra Nolkemper, Nina Sproeber-Kolb, Stefanie Bienioschek, Olaf Reis, Michael Kölch

“…Participants demonstrated high adherence rates (nearly 80%, n=25, received a “good” or “excellent” adherence score) and showed overall good engagement (app modules completed [maximum 6]: mean 5.03, SD 1.27 and messages sent via messenger: mean 23, SD 22.1). Participants rated the psychoeducational content of the app as particularly useful and reported consistent practice of the e-MICHI strategies in everyday life. …”
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Bangerter filter’s role in regulating ocular axial length: a novel application of an established therapy by Jingjing Jiang, Tong Zhao, Yue Yin, Mengyu Han, Xi Wu, Yi Chen

“…Abstract Key messages What is known Occlusion with Bangerter filters designed with different translucent microscopic diffusers is an effective treatment for anisometropic amblyopia. …”
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Assessment and Intervention for Diabetes Distress in Primary Care Using Clinical and Technological Interventions: Protocol for a Single-Arm Pilot Trial by Marisa Kostiuk, Susan L Moore, E Seth Kramer, Joshua Felton Gilens, Ashwin Sarwal, David Saxon, John F Thomas, Tamara K Oser

“…ResultsWorkflows for screening and treating DD have been approved and clinical staff have received training on the process. …”
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Identification of Gene Pathways Involved in Tolerance to End-of-Season Drought Stress in the Dayton/Ranney Barley Genotype using Transcriptomics by Saeedeh Alidoust, Sara Dezhsetan, Mahdi Behnamian

“…Total RNA was extracted from the leaves of the control and drought-treated plants, followed by qualifying the extracted RNA. …”
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The Ethical Significance of Brain-Computer Interfaces as Enablers of Communication by Toma Gruica

“…From a philosophical standpoint, the concrete pertains to particular instances such as the content of a patient’s message, technical specifications, or safety reports. …”
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Social Media Suicide Watch by Katherine Prothro

“…The public weighed in on this dilemma in 2014, when the charity Samaritans launched a Twitter app that allowed users to receive alerts if someone they followed posted messages suggesting suicidal thoughts.[3] There was almost immediate backlash. …”
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Integrating Palliative Care and Heart Failure: the PalliatHeartSynthesis realist synthesis by Tracey McConnell, Carolyn Blair, Geoff Wong, Claire Duddy, Clare Howie, Loreena Hill, Joanne Reid

“…Palliative care can do much to alleviate suffering for people with heart failure as it focuses on adding to patient care by treating the whole person – their physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs, which improves quality of life for both the patient and their loved ones. …”
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Digital evidence and its use for criminal proceedings by Jakub Matis

“…A key aspect of this study is the exploration of how messages and other data from messaging applications are treated as evidence, addressing the complexities of their relevance, authenticity, and credibility in a legal context. …”
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Komiks jako profanowanie mitu by Jerzy Szyłak

“…Comic book researchers would like to treat the objects of their analysis in the same way. …”
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Immunological Approaches in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders: A Historical Overview by Norbert Müller

“…In parallel, advances in immunological research methods allowed immunological and inflammatory mechanisms to be studied in more detail. Key Messages: Clinical studies and meta-analyses have demonstrated positive effects of anti-inflammatory treatment in certain patients with psychiatric disorders. …”
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