How does integrated knowledge translation work? A realist review by Anita Kothari, Shannon L. Sibbald, Chris McCutcheon, Whitney Berta, Robin Urquhart, Tanya Horsley, Leigha Comer, Ian D. Graham

“…Abstract Background Integrated knowledge translation (IKT), or research co-production, is a research approach where researchers and knowledge users carry out a study as equal partners. A growing evidence base demonstrates that IKT produces research findings that are useful, usable and used. …”
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Standard Triple Therapy versus Sequential Therapy in Helicobacter pylori Eradication: A Double-Blind, Randomized, and Controlled Trial by Jaime Natan Eisig, Tomás Navarro-Rodriguez, Ana Cristina Sá Teixeira, Fernando Marcuz Silva, Rejane Mattar, Decio Chinzon, Christiane Haro, Márcio Augusto Diniz, Joaquim Prado Moraes-Filho, Ronnie Fass, Ricardo Correa Barbuti

“…In Brazil, standard triple therapy is as equally effective as sequential therapy in eradicating Helicobacter pylori patients. …”
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Is the combination of linagliptin and allopurinol better prophylaxis against post-contrast acute kidney injury? A multicenter prospective randomized controlled study by Ahmed Fayed, Ahmed A. Hammad, Dina O. Abdulazim, Hany Hammad, Mohamed Amin, Samir Elhadidy, Mona M. Salem, Ibrahim M. Abd ElAzim, Lajos Zsom, Eva Csongradi, Karim M. Soliman, Usama A. Sharaf El Din

“…They were randomly allocated to 4 equal groups that received their prophylaxis for 2 days before and after radiocontrast. …”
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Receptor tyrosine kinase inhibition leads to regression of acral melanoma by targeting the tumor microenvironment by Eric A. Smith, Rachel L. Belote, Nelly M. Cruz, Tarek E. Moustafa, Carly A. Becker, Amanda Jiang, Shukran Alizada, Anastasia Prokofyeva, Tsz Yin Chan, Tori A. Seasor, Michael Balatico, Emilio Cortes-Sanchez, David H. Lum, John R. Hyngstrom, Hanlin Zeng, Dekker C. Deacon, Allie H. Grossmann, Richard M. White, Thomas A. Zangle, Robert L. Judson-Torres

“…Methods An independent analysis of published sequencing data was performed to evaluate the frequency of receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) ligands and adapter protein gene variants and expression. …”
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An Italian Survey on the Management of Pediatric Convulsive Status Epilepticus: More Than Just a Pharmacological Choice by Caterina Zanus, Giulia Cannizzaro, Giacomo Danieli, Angela Amigoni, Silvia Buratti, Francesca Izzo, Massimo Mastrangelo, Maria Cristina Mondardini, Paola Costa, Anna Rosati, Carla Marini, Lucia Fusco, Italian Paediatric Status Epilepticus Group

“…Concerning second‐line treatment, the choices were equally distributed between phenytoin (55.2%), levetiracetam (52.4%), and phenobarbital (52.4%). …”
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Acromegaly as a Multisystem Disease – Analysis of Metabolic Complications. Review of Current Literature by Daria Anna Krzyżanowska, Paula Bętkowska, Magdalena Strzelczyk, Joanna Wziątek, Iwona Koziołek, Gabriela Pabis, Patrycja Fatyga, Wiktoria Fatyga, Piotr Kowalik, Kinga Dowierciał

“…These individuals typically exhibit hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and decreased HDL-C levels. Equally significant are disturbances in glucose metabolism, affecting more than 50% of patients. …”
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Immunological response enhancement in cows with subclinical mastitis fed diet supplemented with Macleaya cordata by Mostafa S. A. Khattab, Mostafa S. A. Khattab, Li Haiqiang, Li Haiqiang, Tang Shaoxun, Tang Shaoxun, Yan Qiongxian, Liu Yong, Tan Zhiliang, Lu Qi

“…IntroductionThe present study explored the immune response, milk production and health status of mastitis-infected lactating cows fed diets supplemented with Macleaya cordata extract.MethodsTwenty-four Holstein and Jersey cows were equally assigned to two experimental groups: the first group was fed a control diet (control), and the second experimental group was fed a control diet plus Macleaya extract at 8 g/head/d (Macleaya). …”
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SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS AND INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS: CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC PARALLELS AND IMAGINARY MIMICRY by S. P. Filonenko, A. A. Nikulina, E. A. Smirnova, E. V. Korotchenko

“…General analysis of the urine revealed proteinuria equal to 3.3 g/L. These data, combined with the history of the disease (fever for several months) confirmed diagnosis of infective endocarditis, despite the absence of vegetations on heart valves. …”
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Dental Students’ Perception and Self-Perceived Confidence Level in Key Dental Procedures for General Practice and the Impact of Competency Implementation on Their Confidence Level,... by Wijdan R. Elmanaseer, Salah A. Al-Omoush, Rasha A. Alamoush, Rawan Abu Zaghlan, Firas Alsoleihat

“…The data were analysed using SPSS statistics and Levene’s Test for Equality of Variances and t-test for Equality of Means calculated. …”
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Urban landfill site selection with combined environmental and socio-economic criteria in Naein County and estimation of its possible emitted biogas by Mohammad Erfan Kaghazchi, Said Pourmanafi, Reza Peykanpour Fard

“…The potential of the area for the intended uses was evaluated by the WLC method, then using the TOPSIS method, spatial locations were prioritized based on socio-economic parameters and then the best spatial location was selected. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of AI-based image quality control for perinatal ultrasound screening by Yihan Tan, Yulin Peng, Liangyu Guo, Dongmei Liu, Yingchun Luo

“…The simple effect of the group revealed that the AI QC method outperformed the Manual QC method at least once (F = 13.113, P = 0.004, η 2 = 0.522). …”
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Association of SP-A and SP-D Surfactant Proteins with the Severity of CommunityAcquired Pneumonia by O. S. Kharlamova, K. Y. Nikolayev, Y. I. Ragino, M. I. Voyevoda

“…To evaluate the associations of surfactant proteins SP-A and SP-D in blood plasma with the severity of CAP.Material and methods. The study included 247 patients admitted to the therapeutic department. …”
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Prognostic value of immunohistochemical marker HER2/neu in patients resected for gastric cancer stage IIIA by O. M. Levyk

“…The study two groups of patients with a low level or reduced protein expression (-/+) and high level or overexpression of the marker (++/+++) showed a higher survival rate in the former group (median survival was 50 months) compared to the second group, where the median was equal to 16 months (p<0.05). Conclusion 1. …”
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Measurement of the interface of external connection implants with metal or zirconia abutments under scanning electron microscopy by Blanca Nieves-Rodriguez, Jair Rodríguez-Ivich, Nana Kwame Ampomah, Fabio Luiz Andretti

“…Several studies have found that the shape of the abutment and implant, the kind of connection between the implant and abutment (external, internal, conical, and their variants), the material of the implant and abutment, tightening torque value of the screw, surface topography and preparation, and the marginal fit between components can all have an impact on the size of the microgap. Methods Eighty external hex implants (4.1 mm) from the same company were divided into four equal groups. …”
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Therapeutic Effects of Topical Traditional Chinese Medicine on Upper Extremity Fractures by Lin WY, Lu CA, Chang CW, Yeh YC

“…Non-parametric tests were used for analysis.Results: A total of 24 participants were equally randomized into four study groups, achieving 100% adherence, with no missed doses or clinic visits [retention rate: 100%; drug compliance rate: 100%]. …”
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A snapshot of cancer in Chile II: an update on research, strategies and analytical frameworks for equity, innovation and national development by Cristóbal Vacarezza, Julieta Araneda, Pamela Gonzalez, Oscar Arteaga, Katherine Marcelain, Enrique A. Castellon, Ana Periera, Maroun Khoury, Bettina Müller, Juan Alberto Lecaros, Sofia P. Salas, Arnoldo Riquelme, Alejandro H. Corvalan, Jorge Jiménez de la Jara, Catterina Ferreccio, Carolina Goic, Bruno Nervi, Juan Carlos Roa, Gareth I. Owen

“…Objectives Provide an update and comment on policy, infrastructure, gender equality, stakeholder participation and new challenges in national oncology. …”
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Performance of Current Chronic Kidney Disease Screening Criteria in Women and Men Across Ethnic Groups: The HELIUS Study by Taryn G. Vosters, MSc, Vianda S. Stel, PhD, Kitty J. Jager, MD, PhD, Bart Ferwerda, PhD, Roos F. Marsman, MD, PhD, Frans J. van Ittersum, MD, PhD, Bert-Jan H. van den Born, MD, PhD, Henrike Galenkamp, PhD, Liffert Vogt, MD, PhD, Irene G.M. van Valkengoed, PhD

“…Conclusion: Current screening criteria may not be equally detecting women and men across ethnic groups with CKD. …”
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Influence of Emergent Vegetation Layout on Flow Pattern in a Rectangular Shallow Basin by Junnan LYU, Yuxuan JIANG, Zhidong YAO, Chen YE, Xufeng YAN

“…In addition, aquatic vegetation, whether emergent or submerged, is acknowledged to enhance the hydraulic performance of shallow basins by equalizing flow velocity as water spreads laterally upon entering the basin. …”
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Sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and obstructive sleep apnea risk among iranian commercial airline pilots by Asghar Akhavan, Mahdieh Hasanalifard, Reyhaneh Abolghasemi, Abolfazl Khamaki, Shokofeh Radfar, Taleb Badri

“…The results showed that the risk of obstructive sleep apnea was significantly equal in pilot and control groups. The sleep quality and daytime sleepiness were significantly worse in the pilot group. …”
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Forensic psychiatric care professionals’ experiences of communicating with foreign patients and their relatives: the importance of language and culture by Omed Abdul Rahman, Omed Abdul Rahman, Omed Abdul Rahman, Eirini Alexiou, Eirini Alexiou, Alessio Degl’Innocenti, Alessio Degl’Innocenti, Christopher Holmberg, Christopher Holmberg, Christopher Holmberg, Patricia Olaya-Contreras, Patricia Olaya-Contreras

“…Implementing these measures can lead to a more inclusive healthcare environment, ensuring equal access to mental health services for linguistically diverse patients.…”
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