Medical education abroad: experience and perceived learning effects of German medical students in an international cardiology elective by Christian Albert, Christian Albert, Katrin Werwick, Marc Gottschalk, Anna Aschoff, Angelo Auricchio, Rüdiger C. Braun-Dullaeus, Philipp Stieger

“…Similarly, temporary international experiences may foster interest in a selected area or discipline. Efforts to increase the possibilities in the medical school curriculum for studies abroad might positively influence the educational experience. …”
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“A banana in the tailpipe”: a qualitative study of patient flow in the healthcare system by Mahnaz Samadbeik, Andrew Staib, Justin Boyle, Sankalp Khanna, Emma Bosley, Elizabeth McCourt, Daniel Bodnar, James Lind, Jodie A. Austin, Clair Sullivan

“…We conducted four focus group discussions (FGDs) involving 23 healthcare workers (HCWs) and patients selected through purposive sampling. The data were analysed using the directed content analysis method, ensuring rigor through methods such as credibility, dependability, authenticity, and transferability. …”
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Equitable and effective clinical guidance development and dissemination: trauma aims to lead the way by Deborah M Stein, Elliott R Haut, Eileen M Bulger, Vanessa P Ho, Andres M Rubiano, Ashley Farley, Lacey N LaGrone, Danielle J Wilson, Maria Michaels, Meghan B Lane-Fall, Michael A Person, Linda Reinhart

“…Suggestions include (1): professional societies collaborate rather than compete for guideline development.(2) Design primary clinical research for implementation, and where relevant, with guideline development in mind.(3) Select clinical topics for guideline development through systematic prioritization, with an emphasis on patient-centered outcomes.(4) Develop guideline authorship groups with a focus on transparency, equity of opportunity and diversity of representation.(5) Establish a plan for regular review and updating and provide the date the guideline was last updated for transparency.(6) Integrate options for adapting the guideline to local resources and needs at the time of development.(7) Make guidelines available on a platform that allows for open feedback and utilization tracking.(8) Improve discoverability of guidelines.(9) Optimize user-experience with a focus on inclusion of bedside-ready, mobile-friendly infographics, tables or algorithms when feasible.(10) Use open access and open licenses.(11) Disseminate clinical guidance via comprehensive and equitable communication channels. …”
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Community-based breeding programs and animal health interventions in the extensive production system of Ethiopia: a political economy and stakeholder analysis by Assemu Tesfa, Assemu Tesfa, Mengistie Taye, Mengistie Taye, Aynalem Haile, Aynalem Haile, Zerihun Nigussie, Dina Najir, Shigdaf Mekuriaw, Chekole Demis, Asmamaw Duressa, Gelano Gehano, Tsegaye Dussie, Tamiru Chalchisa, Desie Sheferaw, Suzanne Van Dijk, Raphael Streit, Miquel Saludas, Shimelis Dagnachew, Bekele Megersa, Shimels E. Wassie, Andreas Wilkes, Simbarashe Sibanda, Dawit Solomon

“…Power and interest matrix analysis was used to segregate and prioritize the stakeholders based on their interest, influence, and power in running and influencing the selected interventions. Data were generated through focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and literature review. …”
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Ethnobotanical study of traditional antivenom treatments in Burkina Faso by Moumouni Bandé, Abdoul Karim Sakira, Noé Rigobert Zangré, Hyacinthe Wendégoudi Bonkoungou, Evance Brice Zoungrana, Cédric Delporte, Pierre Van Antwerpen, Touridomon Issa Somé

“…The preliminary survey involved 799 individuals selected through convenience sampling in local markets. …”
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Imlifidase in Highly Sensitized Kidney Transplant Recipients With a Positive Crossmatch Against a Deceased Donor by Nassim Kamar, Dominique Bertrand, Sophie Caillard, Danièle Pievani, Marie Joelle Apithy, Nicolas Congy-Jolivet, Bertrand Chauveau, Fabienne Farce, Arnaud François, Audrey Delas, Jérôme Olagne, Cédric Usureau, Jean-Luc Taupin, Gwenda Line Guidicelli, Lionel Couzi

“…Chronic Kidney Disease-Epidemiology Collaboration formula estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was 56 ± 22 ml/min per 1.73 m2 at the last follow-up (7 ± 2.8 months). …”
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Off-label drug use in oncology: integrating molecular and genetic analysis in an academic center’s real-world approach by E. Cioli, G. Suarato, R. Napolitano, F. Caraglia, A. Esposito, C.M. Giugliano, S. Cozzolino, M. Forte, M.P. Laudato, E. Martinelli, F. De Vita, F. Morgillo, M. Orditura, M. Fasano, S. Napolitano, C.M. Della Corte, G. Martini, F. Ciardiello, T. Troiani, V. De Falco

“…The study underscores the importance of molecular tumor boards and multidisciplinary collaboration in selecting off-label treatments. Despite regulatory and ethical challenges, off-label drug use offers significant therapeutic opportunities, necessitating well-designed clinical trials and registries to better understand their efficacy and safety.…”
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Implementing a group singing intervention for postpartum depression within the Italian health service by Ilaria Lega, Ilaria Luzi, Simona Mastroeni, Claudia Ferraro, Silvia Andreozzi, Serena Donati, Pietro Grussu, Valentina Cavazzana, Patrizia Proietti, Patrizia Magliocchetti, Chiara Monaldi, Cristina Biglia, Rossana Oreggia, Catterina Seia, Calum Smith, Calum Smith, Katey Warran, Katey Warran, Nils Fietje, The Italy and GLOBUS Music and Motherhood Groups

“…Data were collected through one-to-one interviews, focus groups and questionnaires from the professionals involved in the implementation and selected participating mothers. A conceptual framework including acceptability, appropriateness, feasibility, fidelity, implementation process, costs and sustainability was adopted for analysis. …”
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Impact of age at disease onset on clinical manifestations and prognosis in systemic lupus erythematosus by Didem Şahin, Buğu Bulat, Emine Uslu, Nilgün Göveç-Gıynaş, Görkem Turhan, Mustafa Kader, Mehmet Levent Yüksel, Emine Gözde Aydemir-Gülöksüz, Müçteba Enes Yayla, Tahsin Murat Turgay, Gülay Kınıklı, Aşkın Ateş

“…Methods: Patients diagnosed with SLE who met 2012 Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) criteria were retrospectively evaluated. …”
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Understanding malaria treatment patronage from informal healthcare providers in Nigerian urban settlements: insights from community members and providers by Eniola A Bamgboye, Akintayo Olamide Ogunwale, Adamu Al-Mukhtar, Bello Musa, Laurette Mhlanga, Morenikeji Olawuwo, Adeniyi Fagbamigbe, Joshua Akinyemi, IkeOluwapo Ajayi, Ifeoma D Ozodiegwu

“…Participants were drawn purposively from settlements—designated as formal, informal, and slum based on local definitions—in selected wards within the cities. Data were collected using pre-tested guides and analysed thematically. …”
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Indoor air quality and airborne transmission under the One Health lens: A scoping review by Gil Correia, Daniela Calheiros, Nuno Rosa, Lisa Rodrigues, Sandra Cunha, Luiz Miguel Santiago, José Costa, Manuel Gameiro da Silva, Teresa Gonçalves

“…Our work maps the topics covered, the methodologies employed, and the evidence gaps identified.Our literature search yielded 8471 articles, from which 18 studies were selected for detailed analysis. Findings indicate that the One Health approach effectively addresses the complex challenge of airborne microbiological contamination. …”
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Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Orthopedics: A Comprehensive Review by Andrea Vescio, Gianluca Testa, Marco Sapienza, Filippo Familiari, Michele Mercurio, Giorgio Gasparini, Sergio de Salvatore, Fabrizio Donati, Federico Canavese, Vito Pavone

“…Future efforts should focus on multicenter data collection, prospective validation, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure safe and effective clinical integration.…”
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Global Trends and Hotspots in Non-Targeted Screening of Water Pollution Research: Bibliometric and Visual Analysis by Yitian Wu, Yewen Shi, Tianmin Gu, Xiushuai Du, Zhiyuan Du, Chi Zhang, Ke Sun, Yue Zhang, Xiaojing Guo, Shenghan Wang, Weiwei Zheng, Yi He, Wei Liu

“…However, international collaboration between countries and researchers still remains an area for improvement. …”
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The inclusion of insect meal from Hermetia illucens larvae in the diet of laying hens (Hy-line Brown) affects the caecal diversity of methanogenic archaea by Tiziana Maria Mahayri, Jakub Mrázek, Fulvia Bovera, Giovanni Piccolo, Giovanni Andrea Murgia, Giuseppe Moniello, Kateřina Olša Fliegerová

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Identification of Writing Patterns, Motivations, and Barriers to Publishing Articles by Faculty Members in the Humanities Departments of the University of Tabriz in Perestigious In... by Hashem Atapour, Solmaz Zardary, Fereshteh Javadi

“…However, the necessity for a critical and analytical literature review is a fundamental knowledge requirement that entails conducting workshops and collaborating with experienced writers. Ultimately, the findings of this research can inform the university's research policy in the humanities.…”
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Analysis of Factors Related to Diabetes Self-Management in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Rural Areas by M. Agung Akbar, Junaiti Sahar, Etty Rekawati, Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika, Prateek Gupta

“…The samples involved 146 patients with T2DM from the community health center in Ogan Komering Ulu Regency, Indonesia, selected using a simple random sampling technique. …”
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Discontinuation of alpha-blocker therapy in men with lower urinary tract symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Petra Jellema, Henk van der Worp, Ilse Hordijk, Yvonne Lisman-van Leeuwen, Lisa Korteschiel, Marco H Blanker

“…Only controlled trials were used for the primary objective.Data extraction and synthesis Two reviewers independently extracted data and assessed the risk of bias for the controlled studies only using the Cochrane Collaboration’s tool for assessing risk of bias. Data were pooled using random-effects meta-analyses.Results We identified 10 studies (1081 participants) assessing the primary objective. …”
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Unique and shared partner priorities for supporting engagement in knowledge mobilization in pediatric pain: a best–worst scaling experiment by Nicole E. MacKenzie, Christine T. Chambers, Deborah A. Marshall, Christine E. Cassidy, Penny V. Corkum, Meghan E. McGrady, Jennifer A. Parker, Karen V. MacDonald, Kathryn A. Birnie

“…Participants completed 12 tasks requiring them to select items that were most and least important to supporting their engagement in KM activities. …”
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Research on therapeutic clinical trials including immunotherapy in triple-negative breast cancer: a bibliometric analysis by Qi Xu, Xiaoyu Feng, Siyuan Qin, Yu Hong, Rui Cui, Jia Liang, Zhuya Xiao, Yuan Li

“…By identifying significant papers, comprehending trending topics, and collaborating across multiple disciplines, this study may accelerate research on TNBC therapy options.…”
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Ganz Salzburg bewegen [All of Salzburg Moving]: a large-scale public involvement project with underserved groups, for the co-design of local and contextualized physical activity pr... by Stefan Tino Kulnik, Sybille Salbrechter, Stefanie Radwanovsky, Ulrike Garstenauer, Michael Ebner, Till Fuhrmeister, Andreas Stainer-Hochgatterer, Daniela Wurhofer, Melanie Roth

“…Results The process resulted in 98 ideas addressing issues of inclusivity, accessibility and affordability of PA, and including aspects of community building and social participation to support engagement and motivation for PA. Ten ideas were selected, developed further in collaboration with design experts, and presented in a public exhibition at which citizens voted for their favourites with over 960 “likes”. …”
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