Perioperative factors influencing post-appendectomy outcomes in adults: a single-center prospective study in the North of Palestine by Alaa Zayed, Khaled Demyati, Abdulsalam Alkaiyat, Alaa Omari, Eliana Masri, Zain Saqfalhait, Yazan.N.A.Abdallah, Obayda Darawsha, Mohammed Hajhamad

“…Patients aged ≥ 18 years diagnosed with acute appendicitis and treated surgically were included. Data were collected using structured forms covering preoperative (sociodemographics, clinical characteristics, imaging, and laboratory findings), intraoperative (timing, technique, and surgical findings), and postoperative (pain using Visual Analogue Scale), complications, and Health-Related Quality of Life using European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions-3 Levels variables. …”
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Comparison of short-term clinical outcomes and muscle injury in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis undergoing arthroscopic-assisted uni-portal spinal surgery, unilateral biportal... by Shihao Zhou, Xiaowan Xu, Tianluo Guo, Junhao Sun, jiancuo A

“…AUSS offers shorter operative time and better preservation of anatomical structures. PEID minimizes intraoperative tissue damage and reduces inflammatory response, while UBE balances visualization with operational flexibility. …”
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Identifying Deprescribing Opportunities With Large Language Models in Older Adults: Retrospective Cohort Study by Vimig Socrates, Donald S Wright, Thomas Huang, Soraya Fereydooni, Christine Dien, Ling Chi, Jesse Albano, Brian Patterson, Naga Sasidhar Kanaparthy, Catherine X Wright, Andrew Loza, David Chartash, Mark Iscoe, Richard Andrew Taylor

“…The LLM pipeline consisted of two steps: (1) filtering high-yield deprescribing criteria based on patients’ medication lists, and (2) applying these criteria using both structured and unstructured patient data to recommend deprescribing. …”
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Cuidados paliativos à criança com câncer [Palliative care to child with cancer] by Jael Rúbia Figueiredo de Sá França, Solange Fátima Geraldo da Costa, Maria Miriam Lima da Nóbrega, Maria Emília Limeira Lopes

“…It was conducted with ten nurses working at a pediatric unit of a public hospital in João Pessoa, PB, Brazil, from April to June, 2010. Data were collected by means of semi-structured interview and treated with categorical content analysis. …”
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Brain physiological pulsations are linked to sleep architecture and cognitive performance in older adults by Rodolphe Nenert, Christina Mueller, Corina Catiul, Jennifer Pilkington, Pierre LeVan, Ayushe Sharma, Jerzy P. Szaflarski, Amy W. Amara

“…These findings suggest that glymphatic efficiency, as reflected by brain pulsations, is closely linked to sleep quality and cognitive performance in older adults, particularly involving cortical and subcortical structures relevant to cognitive and sleep regulatory functions. …”
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Identifying Shahid Sattari’s Strategic Leadership Competencies: Teachings for Public Managers by Naser Asgari

“…Results The model of Shahid Sattari’s strategic leadership competencies is structured around eight pervasive themes, each encompassing specific traits and capabilities: Belief Competencies: Demonstrated through strong religious affiliation, spiritualism, and deeply held ethical convictions. …”
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A look beyond the needle: high prevalence of injecting risk behaviours among people who inject drugs in Zanzibar by Stephen M. Kibusi, Khadija K. Mohamed, Elihuruma E. Stephano, Angelina A. Joho, Azan Nyundo, Bonaventura C.T. Mpondo

“…Participants were selected from known hot spots, methadone clinics, sober houses and health facilities. A standardized structured questionnaire that evaluates high-risk injecting habits was used for data collection. …”
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Application of the One Health approach to zoonotic diseases in Bhutan: A qualitative assessment of gaps and opportunities from key stakeholders’ perspectives by Bir Doj Rai, Tenzin Tenzin, Dorji Tshering, Narapati Dahal, Gizachew A. Tessema, Lin Fritschi, Sylvester Dodzi Nyadanu, Gavin Pereira

“…Methods: A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with 22 professionals from Bhutan’s key OH sectors, including public health, animal health, environmental agencies, and academia. …”
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Incidence and determinants of excessive weight gain in people living with HIV initiating tenofovir, lamivudine, and dolutegravir-based therapy: a multicenter retrospective study in... by Gashaw Sisay Chanie, Wagaye Atalay, Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke, Zemenu Wube Bayleyegn, Yonas Sisay Aragie, Gizachew Kassahun Bizuneh, Mihret Melese, Rahel Belete Abebe

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess the incidence and factors associated with excessive weight gain among People living with human immunodeficiency virus on tenofovir, lamivudine, and dolutegravir based regimens in a real-world setting.MethodA multicenter retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted from December 1, 2022, to August 30, 2023, involving 620 human immunodeficiency virus patients initiating a tenofovir, lamivudine, and dolutegravir based regimen. Data on sociodemographic, clinical details, and excessive weight gain were collected from medical records and patient interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. …”
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Hepatitis B vaccination coverage and associated factors among children living in northwest Ethiopia city administrations: A community-based study by Mekuanint Geta, Asrat Hailu, Yimtubezinash Woldeamanuel

“…Sociodemographic information, vaccination history, and epidemiological risk factors were collected using a pre-tested, structured questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 23, employing descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and logistic regression model. …”
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Impact of zero-markup consumable policy and national procurement of coronary stents on hospitalization expenses: an interrupted time series analysis by Shao-long Wu, Shao-long Wu, Kun Wang, Xin Yang, Ning Liu, Ning Liu, Wen-xin Zou, Xiao-wei Li, Dan-hua Huang, Tian-hao Yu

“…Currently, research on the zero-markup consumable policy and national procurement of coronary stents for medical consumables at the hospital level lacks analysis of changes in cost structures (other expenses) and studies on hospital response strategies.ObjectiveThis study aims to examine the effects of these reforms on hospitalization expenses for patients undergoing coronary stent implantation, including the specific changes in total hospitalization expenses, the component of total expenses, and the proportion of each expense category following the implementation of the reforms.MethodsData were obtained from the case management system of Guangdong Provincial Second People’s Hospital in China. …”
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Acceptability and barriers of a GP–physiotherapist partnership in the diagnosis and management of COPD in primary care: A qualitative study by Lisa Pagano, Zoe McKeough, Sally L. Wootton, Andrew S. L. Chan, Sriram Mahadev, Nicholas Zwar, Deborah Pallavicini, Sarah Dennis

“…Interviews were transcribed, coded and thematically analysed. Synthesis of the data was guided by the Theoretical Domains Framework for clinician interviews and the health belief model for patient interviews. …”
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Tobacco smoking and smokeless tobacco use among people living with HIV in Zambia: Findings from a 2023 National NCD/HIV Survey. by Cosmas Zyambo, Paul Somwe, Chomba Mandyata, Mwiche Musukuma, Phoebe Bwembya, Henry Phiri, Malizgani P Chavula, Hikabasa Halwindi, Joseph Zulu, Wilbroad Mutale

“…Given the strong association between alcohol consumption and tobacco use, structured behavioral interventions and support programs should also be prioritized. …”
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Percepções de idosos sobre a utilização de fraldas durante a hospitalização [Nursing staffs’ perceptions of the use of adult diapers in hospital] by Luise de Almeida Ferreira Alves, Rosimere Ferreira Santana, Renata da Silva Schulz

“…Forty in patient subjects were selected who had used diapers for three days or more during the data collection period from September to October 2011. …”
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Crowdsourcing integrated into a digital mental health platform for anxiety and depression: A pilot randomized controlled trial by Benjamin Kaveladze, Jane Shkel, Stacey Le, Veronique Marcotte, Kevin Rushton, Theresa Nguyen, Stephen M. Schueller

“…“Crowdsourced peer support,” in which a “crowd” of many peers provides users support via structured and focused interactions, may enable DMHIs to provide some of human support's unique benefits at scale. …”
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The burden of generational harm due to alcohol use in Tanzania: A mixed method study of pregnant women. by Kirstin West, Alena Pauley, Mia Buono, Miriana Mikindo, Yvonne Sawe, Joseph Kilasara, Francis Sakita, Sharla Rent, Bariki Mchome, Blandina T Mmbaga, Catherine A Staton

“…The quantitative analysis focused exclusively on survey data from 533 women who reported their pregnancy status and age. …”
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Assessment of a youth climate empowerment program: Climate READY by R. L. Wellman, A. Henderson, R. Coleman, C. Hill, B. T. Davey

“…</p></li></ul><p> Data were collected from all students in the form of pre- and post-assessment questionnaires during the 2022–2023 academic year. …”
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POSTMODERNISM AS PRESENTIMENT IN THE THEORY OF “AUTHORIAL CINEMA” AND THE FILMS OF THE FRENCH “NEW WAVE” / ПОСТМОДЕРНИЗМ КАК ПРЕДЧУВСТВИЕ В ТЕОРИИ «АВТОРСКОГО КИНО» И ФИЛЬМАХ ФРА... by REIFMAN B.V. / РЕЙФМАН Б.В.

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Digital Inclusion Pathways and Influencing Factors Among Older Adults in Outpatient Settings: A Grounded Theory Study by Chen Y, Yin Q, Zhou T, Gu S, Xie L, Xiao M, Wang L, Zhao Q

“…This study aims to investigate the experiences, attitudes, and perceptions of older adults in outpatient regarding smart healthcare service in order to develop an explanatory digital inclusion pathway and construct a comprehensive path model for older adults.Patients and Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with 27 older adults in outpatients in Chongqing, China to understand their experiences, attitudes, and perceptions of attending smart healthcare services through theoretical sampling. …”
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From transition management towards just transition and place-based governance. Τhe case of Western Macedonia in Greece by Lefteris Topaloglou, Lefteris Ioannidis

“…The discourse about place, policies, and governance, reveals the need for focusing on a balance and mix of inclusive and multi-scalar policies instead of defining governance structures and bodies in charge for implementing transition policies. …”
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