Assessment of drug utilization evaluation and post-dispensing knowledge of ophthalmic medications: an explanatory sequential mixed-methods study at the University of Gondar Compreh... by Abaynesh Fentahun Bekalu, Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew, Abebech Tewabe Gelaye, Habtamu Semagn Ayele, Demis Getachew, Alemante Tafese Beyna, Assefa Kebad Mengesha, Esileman Abdela Muche

“…These findings highlight the urgent need to improve prescribing practices, enhance counseling, and implement targeted educational programs to ensure safer and more effective ophthalmic care.…”
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Propensity score matching analysis of the effect of four or more antenatal care visits on basic childhood immunization in Ethiopia by Misganaw Guadie Tiruneh, Kaleb Assegid Demissie, Wubshet D. Negash, Melak Jejaw, Getachew Teshale, Mikias Mered Tilahun, Tesfahun Zemene Tafere, Asebe Hagos

“…Therefore, we recommend policy makers to enhance interventions targeting improving number of ANC visits to increase childhood immunization in Ethiopia.…”
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Provincial distribution and predictors of desire for more children among married and cohabiting women in Sierra Leone by Augustus Osborne

“…Abstract Background Fertility rates in Sierra Leone remain high, with an average woman having around four children in her lifetime. …”
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Development of influenza-associated disease burden pyramid in Shanghai, China, 2010–2017: a Bayesian modelling study by Jing Li, Chunfang Wang, Luanqi Ruan, Shan Jin, Chuchu Ye, Huiting Yu, Weiping Zhu, Xiling Wang

“…Influenza A(H3N2) virus was generally associated with higher morbidity and mortality, and was relatively more severe compared with influenza A(H1N1) and B viruses. Targeted influenza prevention and control strategies for the elderly in Shanghai may substantially reduce the disease burden.…”
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Changes in DNA methylation are associated with systemic lupus erythematosus flare remission and clinical subtypes by Mary K. Horton, Joanne Nititham, Kimberly E. Taylor, Patricia Katz, Chun Jimmie Ye, Jinoos Yazdany, Maria Dall’Era, Charlotte Hurabielle, Lisa F. Barcellos, Lindsey A. Criswell, Cristina M. Lanata

“…DNA methylation patterns might help inform SLE subtypes, leading to targeted therapies based on relevant underlying biological pathways.…”
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Integrated SDEC pathway: streamlining specialty reviews from primary care at Basildon University Hospital by Sarah Nafea, Hadeel Bashir, Andrea Barros, Tasmia Farooq, Rafay Khan, Fawad Ali

“…The selection of neurology, dermatology and rheumatology was data driven, ensuring that the pathway targeted high-demand specialties where delays frequently led to inpatient stays. …”
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Global, regional, and national trends in the epidemiology of aortic aneurysms among women of childbearing age, 1990–2021, with predictions through 2036 by Wei Wang, Yong Shi, Xinyao Li, Tianxiang Gu, Enyi Shi

“…Strengthened prevention strategies targeting modifiable risk factors are urgently needed to further reduce disease burden and promote health equity.…”
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Household economic burden and catastrophic expenditures in non-resistant tuberculosis patients: cross-sectional survey in Guizhou, China by Xiaoxue Ma, Aijue Huang, Huijuan Chen, Jian Zhou, Yuying He, Weibing Wang, Rong Du, Xueli Guo, Qi Zhao, Jinlan Li

“…Recommendations include reinforcing targeted public health education, enhancing the diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities of medical institutions, regulating their practices, curbing unnecessary hospitalizations, and instituting a long-term framework aimed at alleviating the indirect economic burden. …”
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Mental fatigue of operating room nurses and its relationship with missed perioperative nursing care: a descriptive-analytical study by Vahid Rahmani, Valerie L. Marsh, Ebrahim Aliafsari Mamaghani, Ali Soleimani, Maedeh Alizadeh, Omid Zadi, Nasrin Aghazadeh

“…Operating room nurses scored an average of 102.03 (out of 132) on the missed perioperative nursing care scale, indicating a moderate level of missed care. …”
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Associations among health-related quality of life, mental resilience and social support in patients early after surgery for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a longitud... by Shuo Yang, Anqi Wang, Di Tang, Cui Wu, Jianghan Zhao, Hai Qin Fang, Liying Jiang

“…Secondary end-point outcomes included demographic data and disease-related information.Results The baseline data indicated that the average age of participants was 69.6 years, ranging from 53 to 92 years, with females accounting for 69.0%. …”
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Analyzing Online Search Trends for Kidney, Prostate, and Bladder Cancers in China: Infodemiology Study Using Baidu Search Data (2011-2023) by Shuangquan Lin, Lingxing Duan, Xiangda Xu, Haichao Cao, Xiongbing Lu, Xi Wen, Shanzun Wei

“…Insights from internet search data can help medical professionals better understand public interests and concerns, enabling them to provide more targeted and reliable health care services.…”
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Implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery for caesarean delivery: a quality improvement initiative by Melissa Walker, Nancy Watts, Jose C A Carvalho, Ella Huszti, Sara Santini, Mara Sobel, Naveed Siddiqi, Nighat Jahan, Kim Dart, Stella Wang, Jackie Thomas

“…Patients undergoing unplanned CD face additional challenges related to outcomes, recovery and satisfaction and should be targeted in future studies.…”
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Knowledge, attitude and self-efficacy of elderly caregivers in Chinese nursing homes: a cross-sectional study in Liaoning Province by Huijun Zhang, He Sun

“…Objective This study aimed to investigate the perceptions of elderly caregivers in Chinese nursing homes (NHs) and associated factors with regard to knowledge, attitude about elderly and self-efficacy.Setting A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted in 12 NHs in Liaoning Province, China.Participants A total of 403 caregivers from 12 NHs were surveyed.Outcome measures Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire composed of the Palmore’s Facts on Aging Quiz I, Kogan’s Attitude Towards Old People Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale and background characteristics of participants. An average score for knowledge, attitude and self-efficacy was calculated. …”
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Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders and Predictors of Substance Use Disorders among Hospitalized Patients at the Sierra Leone Psychiatric Teaching Hospital, Freetown, Sierra Leon... by Mary Sinnah, Anna Jammeh, Solomon Sogbeh, Amara Sheriff, Eric Ikoona, Gebrekrstos Negash Gebru

“…Among SUD cases, inhalation was the most common route (69%), followed by intravenous (28%). The average hospital stay was 45 days (range: 18-80). …”
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Development and validation of an evaluation index system of health education competence for dental nurses in China: a mixed methods study by Xiaowen Feng, Wei Xiao, Fang Shen, Ziwen Ye, Wanying Su, Anqi Cai, Xiaohong Wu, Jinsu Chen

“…The combination reliability (CR) values of the four primary indicators were all above 0.70 (0.82, 0.94, 0.86, 0.88), and the average variance extracted (AVE) values were all above 0.5 (0.70, 0.84, 0.76, 0.79), indicating good reliability and validity. …”
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Ketamine Infusion as an Adjunct to Opioid Analgesia in Pediatric Patients with High-Risk Neuroblastoma Undergoing Treatment with Dinutuximab: Adverse Effects and Safety in a Non-IC... by Streby KA, Tobias JD, McPhaden E, Downie S, Stanek J, Roth C, Patel PO

“…Dinutuximab is associated with ≥grade 3 neuropathic pain. Targeting GD2 stimulates the NMDA receptor, which makes ketamine useful in treatment of associated pain. …”
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Incidence and trends of limb amputation in first nations and general population in Saskatchewan, 2006-2019. by Samuel Kwaku Essien, Gary Linassi, Margaret Larocque, Audrey Zucker-Levin

“…These results underscore the need for a better understanding of underlying causes to develop a targeted intervention in these groups.…”
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In-hospital mortality among hospitalized COVID-19 patients in a tertiary care hospital in Dhaka City: a retrospective cohort study by Ahmed Hossain, Ahmed Hossain, Md. Maruf Hasan, S. M. Sorowar Kamal, Shahnewaz Dewan, Gias U. Ahsan, Juwel Rana, Juwel Rana

“…These indicators should inform risk assessment tools, resource allocation, and targeted interventions to reduce pandemic-related mortality.…”
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Whole exome-seq and RNA-seq data reveal unique neoantigen profiles in Kenyan breast cancer patients by Godfrey Wagutu, John Gitau, John Gitau, John Gitau, Kennedy Mwangi, Mary Murithi, Elias Melly, Alexandra R. Harris, Shahin Sayed, Stefan Ambs, Francis Makokha

“…Neoantigens from somatic mutations are central to many immunotherapeutic strategies and understanding their landscape in breast cancer is crucial for targeted interventions. We aimed to profile neoantigens in Kenyan breast cancer patients using genomic DNA and total RNA from paired tumor and adjacent non-cancerous tissue samples of 23 patients.MethodsWe sequenced the genome-wide exome (WES) and RNA, from which somatic mutations were identified and their expression quantified, respectively. …”
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The association between self-acceptance, emotion regulation, and treatment adherence self-efficacy among adolescents with HIV in Liangshan prefecture, China: a cross-sectional stud... by Dan Tan, Wenxi Zhong, Li Ma, Jing Cheng, Xianjun Mao, Xi Zhang, Jian Tang, Song Fan, Bianchuan Cao, Yanhua Chen

“…Results The study involved 205 participants (response rate: 96%) with an average age of 14.08 years. The mean ± standard deviation (SD) treatment adherence self-efficacy score of the study participants was 73.09 (± 16.37). …”
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