Improving Diet Quality of People Living With Obesity by Building Effective Dietetic Service Delivery Using Technology in a Primary Health Care Setting: Protocol for a Randomized Co... by Deborah A Kerr, Clare E Collins, Andrea Begley, Barbara Mullan, Satvinder S Dhaliwal, Claire E Pulker, Fengqing Zhu, Marie Fialkowski, Richard L Prince, Richard Norman, Anthony P James, Paul Aveyard, Helen Mitchell, Jacquie Garton-Smith, Megan E Rollo, Chloe Maxwell-Smith, Amira Hassan, Hayley Breare, Lucy M Butcher, Christina M Pollard

“… BackgroundAlmost a third of Australian adults are living with obesity, yet most cannot access medical nutrition therapy from dietitians, that is, the health professionals trained in dietary weight management services. …”
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School-Based Homework Interventions for Improving 24-hour Movement Behaviours in Primary School Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by April Forrest, Duncan Buchan, Nicholas Sculthorpe, Lawrence Hayes, Samantha Robinson

“…Methods We searched CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, The Cochrane Library and Web of Science on 4th March 2024 using the following eligibility criteria: (1) participants were aged 5–12 years old; (2) school-based interventions that implemented homework specifically designed to improve one or more 24-hour movement behaviours; (3) randomised- or non-randomised controlled trials, or mixed methods studies where quantitative components included experimental or quasi-experimental data that could be clearly extracted; (4) device-based measured changes in individual or combined 24-hour movement behaviours, or their compositions, were reported. …”
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Long-term outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention versus coronary artery bypass grafting in women, a meta-analysis by Daniel Pérez-Camargo, Paula Campelos-Fernández, Alejandro Travieso, Lourdes Montero-Cruces, Manuel Carnero-Alcázar, Carmen Olmos-Blanco, Javier Cobiella-Carnicer, Arantzazu Álvarez-Arcaya, Fernando Reguillo-Lacruz, Luis C. Maroto-Castellanos

“…Pooled hazard ratios with 95% confidence intervals were calculated in a fixed- effects meta-analysis using the inverse of variance method. Risk of bias and sensitivity analyses were also conducted. …”
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Role of immunostimulatory deoxycytidylate-phosphate-deoxyguanylate (CpG) motifs in oral bacteria associated with oral diseases by Pisit Charoenwongwatthana, Oslovenya S. Caroline, Halah Ahmed, Jamie Coulter, Chien-Yi Chang

“…Background CpG oligodeoxynucleotide motifs in bacterial DNA with composition variations exhibit potent immunostimulation. …”
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Effect of a feed supplement containing probiotics on fecal score and clinical parameters in dogs with chronic kidney disease and intestinal disorders: A pilot study by Francesca Perondi, Ilaria Lippi, Natascia Bruni, Nicolò Lonigro, Elisa Martello

“…Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dogs is often accompanied by dysbiosis and abnormal gut microbiota composition, leading to gastrointestinal issues. …”
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Comparison of total event analysis and first event analysis in relation to heterogeneity in cardiovascular trials by Shun-Fu Lee, Chinthanie Ramasundarahettige, Hertzel C. Gerstein, William F. McIntyre, John Eikelboom, Martin J. O’Donnell, Yueci Zhou, Shrikant I. Bangdiwala, Lehana Thabane

“…Abstract Background In cardiovascular (CV) trials, analyzing the total number of events, rather than just time-to-first event, enhances understanding of participants' health. …”
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Investigating Tropical Cyclone Warm Core and Boundary Layer Structures with Constellation Observing System for Meteorology, Ionosphere, and Climate 2 Radio Occultation Data by Xiaoxu Qi, Shengpeng Yang, Li He

“…This research provides an effective QC method and reveals that the bending angle is sensitive to the PBL height.…”
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Implementation of singing groups for postnatal depression: experiences of participants and professional stakeholders in the SHAPER-PND randomised controlled trial by Emeline Han, Rachel Davis, Rachel Davis, Tayana Soukup, Tayana Soukup, Alexandra Bradbury, Julie Williams, Maria Baldellou Lopez, Lorna Greenwood, Rebecca Bind, Carolina Estevao, Tim Osborn, Hannah Dye, Kristi Priestley, Lavinia Rebecchini, Katie Hazelgrove, Manomani Manoharan, Anthony Woods, Nikki Crane, Andy Healey, Paola Dazzan, Nick Sevdalis, Carmine M. Pariante, Daisy Fancourt, Ioannis Bakolis, Ioannis Bakolis, Alexandra Burton

“…BackgroundThere is a rapidly growing evidence base for the effectiveness of creative health interventions in improving mental health, but few studies have explored implementation and scaling of these interventions. …”
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snRNA‐Seq and Spatial Transcriptome Reveal Cell–Cell Crosstalk Mediated Metabolic Regulation in Porcine Skeletal Muscle by Liu Guo, Mengmeng Han, Junfei Xu, Wenyue Zhou, Hanjing Shi, Sisi Chen, Weijun Pang, Xing Zhang, Yehui Duan, Yulong Yin, Fengna Li

“…ABSTRACT Background Cell–cell crosstalk between myogenic, adipogenic and immune cells in skeletal muscle to regulate energy metabolism and lipid deposition has received considerable attention. …”
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Deciphering the coordinated roles of the host genome, duodenal mucosal genes, and microbiota in regulating complex traits in chickens by Fangren Lan, Xiqiong Wang, Qianqian Zhou, Xiaochang Li, Jiaming Jin, Wenxin Zhang, Chaoliang Wen, Guiqin Wu, Guangqi Li, Yiyuan Yan, Ning Yang, Congjiao Sun

“…Abstract Background The complex interactions between host genetics and the gut microbiome are well documented. …”
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The impact of a heart failure management protocol based on a hospital-community pharmacist collaboration by Junichi Terashima, Takahiro Kambara, Eisei Hori, Masahiro Fukatsu, Yukina Ichiki, Eri Oki, Risako Koketsu, Rika Taguchi, Suzuka Mii, Ryoka Hiro, Teruhiro Sakaguchi, Hiroyuki Osanai, Tomoya Tachi, Tadashi Suzuki

“…Abstract Background Heart failure has a high readmission rate, but interventions by multiple professionals are effective. …”
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Sociological Analysis of Transformations in the Family Structure in Iran over the Past Five Decades (1966-2016) and Prediction of Its Future Trends by Mohammad Taghi Sabzehei, Milad Bagi, Mohammad Mobaraki, Javad Afsharkohan

“…Exploring the dimensions of these transformations offers critical insights into the broader dynamics of Iranian society.  Materials and MethodsThis study employed a mixed-methods approach, integrating both quantitative and qualitative analyses to investigate transformations in the family structure in Iran over the past five decades (1966-2016). …”
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Application of miR-29a-Exosome and multifunctional scaffold for full-thickness cartilage defects by Fan Yang, Zewen Wang, Mingjian Wu, Jingyi Xu, Junlei Li, Jiahe Liu, Ting He, Tao Zhang, Baoyi Liu

“…Methods: Porous tantalum was 3D printed and combined with silk fibroin-chitosan to form a composite scaffold. …”
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Financial inclusion and stability in Ethiopia using bank-level data: A two-step system GMM estimation [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Andualem Mekonnen, Filmon Hando, Mohammed Arebo

“…Given the scarcity of research focused on the relationship between FI and bank stability in Ethiopia, this paper seeks to address a crucial gap by analyzing both conventional and digital aspects of FI in relation with bank stability. Methods A two-stage principal component analysis (PCA) was conducted to construct a composite FI index, integrating 10 conventional and 5 digital indicators. …”
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Development and psychometric properties of the nursing ethical decision-making ability scale by Xinyu Chen, Chenxi Wu, Wenting Ji, Dingxi Bai, Huan Chen, Chaoming Hou, Jing Gao

“…Abstract Background Nursing ethical decision-making ability is a core competency of nurses. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Indonesian version of the Quality of Life Index (QLI-I) among family caregivers of dependent older persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Rinco Siregar, Charuwan Kritpracha, Tippamas Chinnawong, Jos M. Latour

“…Background: The quality of life (QoL) of family caregivers supporting older persons with functional dependence due to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a growing concern. …”
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The Standardized Prophylaxis and Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism in Patients of Respiratory Intensive Care Unit: A Retrospective Observational Study by Bin-Yan Fu MSc, Sheng-Xin Fan MSc, Jia-Zhou Liu MSc, Yu-Liang Liu MD, Xiao-Hui Wang MD, Hong Chen MD

“…Background Critically ill patients in intensive care unit (ICU) are at high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). …”
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Cardiovascular health score and its association with postoperative delirium: evidence from the Kailuan study by Zhen-Hua Wang, Yu Jiang, Tao Fang, Jin-Qiu Li, Tai Wang, Chun-Yang Zhou, Rong Wang, Wen-Tao Cai, Hai Liu

“…BackgroundIdentifying modifiable risk factors for postoperative delirium (POD) is essential for prevention and management. …”
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Cardiac Biomarkers Predict Major Adverse Cardiac Events (MACE) in Incident Haemodialysis Patients: Results from a Global Federated Database by Elin Mitford Davies, Benjamin J. R. Buckley, Philip Austin, Gregory Y. H. Lip, Anirudh Rao, Garry McDowell

“…Currently, there is no specific method to risk-stratify incident HD patients. Blood-based biomarkers provide insight into myocardial injury and stress. …”
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Unraveling the link between physical activity and cognitive function: the mediating impact of depressive symptoms by Luhan Zhang, Jiacheng Zhang, Qi Chen, Xian Cai, Liping Zu, Lingyan Liu, Xiaomin Wu, Chenyu Li, Fei Ma

“…Methods Data were drawn from Waves 7 to 9 of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA), including 5,499 participants aged 50 years and older. …”
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