Incremental Prognostic Value of Admission Blood Glucose to Albumin Ratio in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Retrospective Observational Cohort Study by Maoling Jiang, Qiang Chen, Qiao Feng, Xiufen Peng, Juan Liu, Hui He, Hong Su, Dongyue Jia, Lin Tong, Jing Tian, Shiqiang Xiong, Lin Cai

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Results of a non-interventional multicenter observational study on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with axial psoriatic arthritis in rea-world clinical practice in the Russian Federation (NiSaXPA) by T. V. Korotaeva, E. E. Gubar, E. Yu. Loginova, Yu. L. Korsakova, E. A. Vasilenko, I.-D. Yu. Ilyevsky, L. V. Ivanova, E. Yu. Akulinushkina, P. А. Shesternya, O. V. Matveychuk, Yu. Yu. Grabovetskaya, A. A. Barakat, M. A. Korolev, E. V. Zonova, O. A. Georginova, I. V. Kolotilina, I. M. Marusenko, I. B. Vinogradova, O. B. Nesmeyanova, N. E. Grigoriadi, A. V. Petrov, D. G. Krechikova, T. V. Kropotina, S. P. Yakupova, V. I. Mazurov

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Dynamics of Somatic and Comorbid Mental Disorders (Distress, Anxiety, Somatisation and Depression) in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome during Therapy with Alimemazine: Results of an Non-Interventional Observational Programme (“Terra”) by V. T. Ivashkin, O. Z. Okhlobystina, M. V. Mayevskaya, O. S. Shifrin, Z. A. Mamieva, Yu. E. Azimova

“…During an open-label, non-comparative and non-interventional study, 60 patients diagnosed with the K58 (K 58.0, K58.9) irritable bowel syndrome were observed (12 men and 48 women, average age 39.6 ± 11.1 years) and treated with Teraligen® (alimemazine) with a gradual dose increase from 2.5 to 15 mg per day against the background of the standard symptomatic treatment used for such states. …”
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Examining a brief web and longitudinal app-based intervention [Wysa] for mental health support in Singapore during the COVID-19 pandemic: mixed-methods retrospective observational study by Chaitali Sinha, Dyuthi Dinesh, Creighton Heaukulani, Ye Sheng Phang

“…This study explores the potential benefits of offering a digital mental health intervention (DMHI), Wysa, as a brief and longitudinal intervention as part of the mindline.sg initiative launched by the MOH Office for Healthcare Transformation in Singapore. …”
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Elevated serum glutathione peroxidase levels reducing the risk of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding combined with acute coronary syndrome: Evidence from observational, interventional, and Mendelian randomization studies by Weibo Zhang, Hailing Zhang

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Effects and mechanisms of a home-based action observation and motor imagery intervention on cognitive function and depression in spinal cord injury: a pilot randomized controlled trial protocol by Yule Hu, Yan Li, Ran Tao, Chun Liang Hsu, Ashley Craig, Ashley Craig, Chor Yin Lam, Turhan Kahraman, Angela Yee Man Leung

“…In total, 46 participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which will receive an 8-week AOMI intervention combined with basic wheelchair exercises, or the control group, which will watch landscape videos and perform basic wheelchair exercises. …”
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Development of a multidimensional prediction model for long-term prognostic risk in patients with acute coronary syndromes after percutaneous coronary intervention: A retrospective observational cohort study. by Bojian Wang, Yanwei Du, Pengyu Cao, Min Liu, Jinting Yang, Ningning Zhang, Wangshu Shao, Lijing Zhao, Rongyu Li, Lin Wang

“…<h4>Background</h4>The aim of this study is to examine the critical variables that impact the long-term prognosis of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and to create a multidimensional predictive risk assessment model that can serve as a theoretical basis for accurate cardiac rehabilitation.…”
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Investigation of predictors of interest in a brief mindfulness-based intervention and its effects in patients with psoriasis at a rehabilitation clinic (SkinMind): an observational study and randomised controlled trial by Laura Stadtmüller, Markus Eckardt, Christoph Zick, Joerg Kupfer, Christina Schut

“…The study is divided into two parts: study 1a is an observational study. Its aim is to investigate whether sociodemographic, skin-related and psychological factors are significant predictors of interest in a brief psychological intervention in 127 patients with PS. …”
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Observation on the effect of nursing intervention based on non-violent communication concept combined with child life medical aid game on school-age children treated with concealed penis surgery by Xiaoye Hu, Xuexia Lian, Le Qin, Shuangli Zheng, Keping Wang, Huishuang Huang

“…Background: This study investigates the clinical effects of an intervention combining the principles of non-violent communication (NVC) and a medical-assisted game on school-age children undergoing concealed penis surgery. …”
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Results of the ADVANCE trial and interventional observational program ADVANCE-ON: whether our understanding of the relationship of glycemic factors and the risk of vascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes has changed? by Marina Vladimirovna Shestakova, Yuriy Shavkatovich Khalimov

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Evaluating the Efficacy of Training and Education on Lowering Blood Culture Contamination Rates in a Tertiary Care Hospital by Wanshisha Wanswett1, Sheetal Goenka1, Manisha Jain1*, Poonam Loomba1, Abha Sharma1, Shivani Tyagi1

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Intra-Seasonal Initiation of the SQ-Standardised Grass Allergy Immunotherapy Tablet Routinely Applied by Allergy Specialists and General Practitioners with Experience in Treatment of Allergy: A Non-Interventional Observational Study by Jan-Alexander Schwab, Hendrik Wolf, Jörg Schnitker, Eike Wüstenberg

“…Methods In a non-interventional, open-label, observational study, data on intra-seasonal start with the SQ® grass SLIT tablet were recorded in patients treated by allergists and GPs in Germany. …”
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Impact of White Blood Cell Count After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention on Long-Term Prognosis in Patients with Unstable Angina Pectoris: A Single-Center Retrospective Observational Cohort Study by Zhang Z, Wang H, Wang R, She Z, Liang X, Liu H, Kou X, Wang S

“…The changes of WBC and subgroup counts before and in the early postoperative stages after PCI were observed by paired Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The Kaplan–Meier method and COX proportional regression model were used to evaluate the association between the incidence of 5-year endpoint events and post-PCI leukocytosis.Results: Leukocytosis and neutrocytosis within 24 hours after PCI were observed in majority of patients with UA, while lymphocyte count significantly decreased after PCI in those patients. …”
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OBSERVATION OF STUNTING STATUS W Observation of stunting status with the motor skills of toddler children by Fahmil Haris, Varhatun Fauziah, Dally Rahman, Yovhandra Ockta, Fiky Zarya, Nuridin Widya Pranoto, Vlad Adrian Geantă, Bekir Erhan Orhan, Aydın Karaçam

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Are interventions for environmentally sustainable dietary behaviours effective? A review by Y Ran, U M Persson, T Lindahl, M Jonell, A Brons, B Macura, J Candel, A Abu Hatab, E Röös

“…Feedback and goal-setting strategies appear promising, but have been evaluated mostly through stated, rather than observed, behaviours. Fewer studies examined incentivising, coercive, or training-based interventions, though these approaches may offer higher impact if implemented appropriately. …”
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Short-term predictive value of sST2 in patients with STEMI following primary PCI: a prospective observational study by Shan Huang, Lu-Jiao Yu, Guang-Feng Sun, Zi-Xin Zhang

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Quantifying Plasmodium falciparum infections clustering within households to inform household-based intervention strategies for malaria control programs: An observational study and meta-analysis from 41 malaria-endemic countries. by Gillian Stresman, Charlie Whittaker, Hannah C Slater, Teun Bousema, Jackie Cook

“…However, limitations to our analysis include not accounting for any malaria control interventions in place, malaria seasonality, or the likely heterogeneity of transmission within study sites. …”
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Executive Functions Assessment in a Child with Autism: A Pilot Single-Case Study from a Longitudinal and Mixed Methods Approach by Marian Acero-Ferrero, Elena Escolano-Pérez

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Assessment of Tuberculosis Drugs and Diagnostics in Katsina Central, Katsina State, Nigeria by Adamu, S. U., Jamilu, M. Z., Adamu, M. B.

“…This study aims to assess the availability and inventory management of tuberculosis drugs and diagnostics at Directly Observed Treatment Short Courses (DOTs) centers in Katsina Central Senatorial District.  …”
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Joint observation in NICU (JOIN): A randomized controlled trial testing an early, one-session intervention during preterm care to improve perceived maternal self-efficacy and other mental health outcomes. by Juliane Schneider, Mathilde Morisod Harari, Noémie Faure, Alain Lacroix, Ayala Borghini, Jean-François Tolsa, Antje Horsch, JOIN Research Consortium

“…High satisfaction with the intervention was reported.<h4>Conclusions</h4>The joint observation was not associated with improved perceived maternal self-efficacy or other mental health outcomes, but may constitute an additional supportive measure offered to parents in a vulnerable situation during the NICU stay.…”
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