Cost-Effectiveness of Oral Nutritional Supplements in Malnourished or at Risk of Disease-Related Malnutrition Cancer Patients in North Macedonia by Kapedanovska Nestorovska A, Sterjev Z

“…Only direct supportive care costs, estimated from publicly available data, were considered. Quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) gained per patient and associated costs were calculated, with outcomes and costs discounted at 3.0% annually. …”
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Evaluating the performance of ChatGPT in patient consultation and image-based preliminary diagnosis in thyroid eye disease by Yue Wang, Shuo Yang, Chengcheng Zeng, Yingwei Xie, Ya Shen, Jian Li, Xiao Huang, Ruili Wei, Yuqing Chen

“…The preliminary diagnosis of TED was deemed accurate, and the differences in the accuracy rates were further calculated.ResultsFor common TED consultation questions, ChatGPT-4o delivered more accurate information with logical consistency, adhering to a structured format of disease definition, detailed sections, and summarized conclusions. …”
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The impact of referral workload on cardiology registrars in a high-volume district general hospital: implications for workforce well-being and service efficiency by Md Imran Hossain, Jaymin Shantilal Shah

“…A structured survey was distributed to 12 cardiology registrars, achieving a 92% response rate, assessing workload perception, stress, exhaustion, bleep volume impact, consultant support and training limitations. …”
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Efficacy of a Digital Educational Intervention for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Multicenter, Randomized, Prospective, 6-Month Follow-Up Study by Irene Caballero Mateos, Cristóbal Morales Portillo, María Lainez López, Ángel Vilches-Arenas

“…The intervention group received education through social networks and digital tools in a structured program of healthy lifestyle changes. This was provided by a “Digital Coach” for weekly and on-demand advice and individualized support. …”
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The Strategies and Interventions for Interprofessional Collaboration to Improving Patient Safety in Hospitals: A Systematic Review by Keumalasari Keumalasari, Krisna Yetti, Enie Novieastari, Evi Martha

“…The principles of interprofessional collaboration include the need to prioritize structures, processes, and tools that enable interprofessional collaboration to be established in hospitals. …”
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Graded Finiteness of Persian Complement Clauses Based on Landau's Minimalist view and Givon's Functionalist Approach by Foroozandeh Zardashti, Bahram Modarresi, Mohammad Mehdi Esmaaili

“…Additionally, other scholars, such as Meshkatodini (2000), Moeinzadeh & Mosafa Jahromi (2009), and Alikhouei & Modaresi (2018), have provided implicit evidence supporting the non-finiteness of Persian complement clauses.Cross-linguistic evidence suggests that the varied structures of complement clauses and the diverse theoretical approaches to their analysis have led to contradictory opinions among linguists. …”
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Menopausia y estereotipos de género: importancia del abordaje desde la educación para la salud [Menopause and gender stereotypes: the importance of the health education approach] by Alicia Botello Hermosa, Rosa Casado Mejía

“…The research was held in Seville (Spain), with 43 women of both rural and urban areas, from different age groups, namely, the young ones (18-25 years, 26-35 years), the middle aged (36-45 years, 46-55 years, 56-65 years), and the elderly (> 65 years). Data collection took place from March, 2008 to December, 2011, and made use of techniques such as semi-structured interviews and 3 focus groups. …”
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Toll-like receptor 8 agonists improve NK-cell function primarily targeting CD56brightCD16− subset by Enrico Maggi, Giovanni Scambia, Anna Fagotti, Lorenzo Moretta, Andrea Pelosi, Irene Veneziani, Valentina D'Oria, Claudia Alicata, Nadine Landolina, Biancamaria Ricci

“…Background Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are pattern-recognition sensors mainly expressed in innate immune cells that directly recognize conserved pathogen structures (pathogen-associated molecular patterns-PAMPs). …”
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Examining the relationship between oral health indicators, obesity, and Xerostomia in older adults by Raziyehsadat Rezvaninejad, Mahdie Zeinali, Amirreza Fatemi, Maryam Alsadat Hashemipour

“…Methods This cross-sectional study involved 439 adults aged 50 years or older. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire consisting of five sections: (I) demographic information, (II) oral health (issues such as loose teeth, tooth loss, use of dentures/implants, bleeding gums - self based on reported questionnaires and dental examination), (III) general health, (IV) overweight and/or obesity ( based on BMI- Height and weight measurement by a final year dental student), and (V) xerostomia (self-reported questionnaires). …”
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Business model development for installation of rubber floor mats to support productivity in dairy farming by Suteera Chanthes, Weerasak Sawangloke, Rujira Luangsakdapich, Adisak Pattiya, Yottha Srithep

“…It also used semi-structured interviews to scrutinise the subjective experiences of farmers. …”
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF FORMATION, CLINICAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL MANIFESTATIONS, COURSE AND ASSESSMENT OF THE DEGREE OF GRAVITY OF DAMAGE IN CASES OF FACIAL INJURIES... by В. Мішалов, С. Козлов, О. Гуріна, М. Гараздюк, П. Плевінскіс, М. Зубко

“…Subperiosteal fractures—commonly involving the alveolar processes of the lower jaw—are characteristic among younger children, whereas fractures of nasal bones, upper maxillary processes, orbital walls, mandibular structures, and dental injuries are prevalent in older age groups. …”
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International society of liquid biopsy (ISLB) perspective on minimal requirements for ctDNA testing in solid tumors by Nicola Fusco, Konstantinos Venetis, Francesco Pepe, Omshree Shetty, Silvia Calabuig Farinas, Simon Heeke, Julia V. Burnier, Simon J. Patton, Ellen Heitzer, Giovanni Nigita, Paul Hofman, Maria Jose Serrano, Massimo Cristofanilli, Eloisa Jantus-Lewintre, David R. Gandara, Christian Rolfo, Umberto Malapelle

“…Through initiatives led by the Quality Control and Accreditation Committee, educational programs, and multidisciplinary stakeholder workshops, ISLB provides a structured framework to promote standardization and foster innovation. …”
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Pre-Implementation Assessment of a Sexual Health eClinic in Canadian Oncology Care by Taylor Incze, Dalia Peres, Steven Guirguis, Sarah E. Neil-Sztramko, Jackie Bender, Dean Elterman, Shabbir M. H. Alibhai, Antonio Finelli, Phil Vu Bach, Emily Belita, Gerald Brock, Julia Brown, Jeffrey Campbell, Trustin Domes, Andrew Feifer, Ryan Flannigan, Celestia Higano, Jesse Ory, Premal Patel, Monita Sundar, Luke Witherspoon, Andrew Matthew

“…Data were analyzed using a hybrid deductive–inductive thematic approach guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) 2.0. …”
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Piloting the options assessment toolkit with national malaria programme leaders from the Asia–Pacific countries: a meeting report by Manash Shrestha, Sanjaya Acharya, Josselyn Neukom, Karma Lhazeen, Ngo Duc Thang, Muhammad Naeem Habib, Lyndes Wini, Tobgyel Tobgyel, Kesang Wangchuk, Huy Rekol, Lek Dysoley, Siv Sovannaroth, Minerva Simatuopang, Helen Dewi Prameswari, Asik Surya, Zau Ring, Mohammad Qasim Khan, Boualam Khamlome, Mohd Hafizi Abdul Hamid, Ram Kumar Mahato, Top Thapa, Sheen Angelou Juangco, Hee Il Lee, Hyun Il Shin, Kumudu Gunasekera, Champa Aluthwera, Prayuth Sudathip, Rungrawee Timpontree, Hoang Dinh Canh, Sonia Cheung, Muhammad Zeeshan Haroon, Shreehari Acharya, Robert J. Commons, Bipin Adhikari, Varunika Ruwanpura, Phone Si Hein, Abhijit Sharma, Poe Poe Aung, Neena Valecha, Kamala Thriemer, Caroline A. Lynch

“…Thematic analysis of qualitative data revealed that NMPs found the OAT useful and timely for structuring malaria policy discussions. …”
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Farmers’ Perception of Ecosystem Services Provided by Historical Rubber Plantations in Sankuru Province, DR Congo by Joël Mobunda Tiko, Serge Shakanye Ndjadi, Jémima Lydie OBANDZA - AYESSA, Daniel Botshumo Banga, Julien Bwazani Balandi, Charles Mumbere Musavandalo, Jean Pierre Mate Mweru, Baudouin Michel, Olivia Lovanirina Rakotondrasoa, Jean Pierre Meniko To Hulu

“…This study used a mixed methodological approach, integrating semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and statistical analyses including chi-square testing and multiple correspondence factorial analysis (MCAFA) to obtain and analyze the data comprehensively. …”
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‘I Don't Think There Is a One‐Size‐Fits‐All’: A Qualitative Study Exploring Healthcare Professional and Service Provider Perspectives of Using Innovative Models of Cervical Screeni... by Claire Bavor, Tessa Saunders, Mikayla Wolfe, Megan A. Smith, Nicola Creagh, Deborah Bateson, Angela Kelly‐Hanku, Paula Jops, Marion Saville, Natalie Taylor, Kate Broun, Julia M. L. Brotherton, Claire Nightingale

“…Data were analyzed using template analysis, a form of thematic analysis. …”
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Exploring indigenous knowledge and practices of the Gurage community on the biosystematics and utilization of Enset landraces for bone fracture and regeneration: the case of Gurage... by Temesgen Negassa, Asfaw Meressa, Negera Abdissa, Sileshi Degu, Getachew Addis, Eyob Debebe, Negessa Abdisa, Samuel W/kidan, Dereilo Bekere Belitibo, Sintayehu Ashenef, Werku Shanko, Zeynu Zuber, Lemessa Kumsa, Mewded Kassahun, Frehiwot Teka Assamo, Milkyas Endale

“…Descriptive statistics were employed for data presentation.ResultsA total of 37 Enset landraces were identified across the study Woredas. …”
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Peer support enhanced behavioural crisis response teams in the emergency department: protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster-randomised controlled trial by Ambrose H Wong, James D Dziura, Mark Sevilla, Yue Hu, Megan Evans, Bidisha Nath, Rebekah Heckmann, Riddhi Desai, Anusha Kumar, Isaac V Faustino, Anthony J Pavlo, Joan M Cook, Kendra Davis-Plourde, Richard Youins, Kimberly Guy, Pastor Evelyn Smith, Pastor Dana Smith, Karen Kangas, Lou Hart, Seth Powsner, Chyrell Bellamy

“…The PACT intervention will integrate peer delivery of trauma-informed care within a structured, interprofessional, team-based response protocol for behavioural crisis management. …”
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Parental perceptions of a wearable vital signs monitor for observation of newborns: in-depth interviews in three tertiary hospitals, Southwest Nigeria by Yetunde Olufisayo John-Akinola, Adejumoke Idowu Ayede, Ayomide Adeyemi, Assumpta Nantume, Adesewa Oluwatomisin Olaleye, Olugbenga Akinrinoye, Olukemi Oluwatoyin Tongo, Michael Abe Alao, Adenike Oluleye, Oluseye Sobande, Olatayo Sunday Olayemi, Bertha Akinyi Oketch, Rosena Olubanke Oluwafemi, Rosena Olubanke Oluwafemi, Patricia Ireti Eniowo, Samuel Ojo, Omolayo Adebukola Olubosede, Emmanuel Olaseinde Bello, Ismaila Sani, Teresa Cauvel, Sona Shah

“…Interviews were moderated with a semi-structured interview guide and audio recorded. Data were transcribed, coded and analyzed thematically using NVivo software.ResultsThe majority of participants expressed positive reactions to the neoGuard device, although some initial concerns were reported. …”
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Deciphering the role of metal ion transport-related genes in T2D pathogenesis and immune cell infiltration via scRNA-seq and machine learning by Zuhui Pu, Zuhui Pu, Tony Bowei Wang, Ying Lu, Ying Lu, Zijing Wu, Zijing Wu, Yuxian Chen, Ziqi Luo, Xinyu Wang, Lisha Mou, Lisha Mou

“…Additionally, we performed a detailed cell-cell communication analysis to identify significant signaling pathways in T2D.ResultsOur analysis identified 1953 DEGs between T2D and ND patients, with the Stepglm[backward] plus GBM model demonstrating high predictive accuracy and identifying 13 hub RMITRGs. Twelve protein structures were predicted using AlphaFold 3, revealing potential functional conformations. …”
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