Developing a Core Outcome Set for Pediatric and Adult Acute and Chronic Pain Extended Reality Trials: Delphi Consensus-Building Process by Courtney W Hess, Deirdre E Logan, Brittany N Rosenbloom, Giulia Mesaroli, Laura E Simons, Carley Ouellette, Cynthia Nguyen, Fahad Alam, Jennifer N Stinson

“…Primary outcome domains were identified and informed the development of the survey for phase 2, a Delphi survey of clinicians and researchers who were actively researching or using XR for pain treatment. …”
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The effectiveness of public health interventions against COVID-19: Lessons from the Singapore experience. by John P Ansah, David Bruce Matchar, Sean Lam Shao Wei, Jenny G Low, Ahmad Reza Pourghaderi, Fahad Javaid Siddiqui, Tessa Lui Shi Min, Aloysius Chia Wei-Yan, Marcus Eng Hock Ong

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Early public health measures in the context of targeted, aggressive containment including swift and effective contact tracing and quarantine, was likely responsible for suppressing the number of COVID-19 infections in Singapore.…”
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVENESS UNDER UNCERTAINTY by Mykhailo Dreichuk, Yosyf Sytnyk

“…It supports the design of HR dashboards, enhances human capital reporting, and fosters data-informed decisions that safeguard both employee welfare and long-term business goals. …”
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Exploring Psychosocial Burdens of Diabetes in Pregnancy and the Feasibility of Technology-Based Support: Qualitative Study by Maya V Roytman, Layna Lu, Elizabeth Soyemi, Karolina Leziak, Charlotte M Niznik, Lynn M Yee

“…ObjectiveThe study aimed to analyze the qualitative data generated in a feasibility randomized controlled trial of a novel mobile app designed to promote self-management skills, motivate healthy behaviors, and inform low-income pregnant individuals with diabetes. …”
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Legal Alignments for Post-Divorce Muallaf Women in the Multicultural Society of Manado City by Suprijati Sarib, M. Alimashariyanto

“…The primary data sources were informants, comprising people who changed religion because of marriage, as well as government and clergy officials. …”
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Patient experiences of waiting for orthopaedic care and priorities for ‘waiting well’: a qualitative study in a London NHS trust by Jodie Chan, Sharon Poon, Anna Lawrence-Jones, Fiona O’Driscoll, Carol Waugh, Abiola Awojobi-Johnson, Leila Shepherd, Kate Grailey

“…Additionally, they identified four sub-themes around patients’ support needs while waiting: medical support, practical support, informational support, and emotional support. Based on these thematic insights, patients at the workshop developed four potential interventions to support people waiting for orthopaedic treatment. …”
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“Cancer changes everything, but it makes you wonder—am I still enough?” serial focus groups with adolescent and young adult cancer patients to understand experiences with cancer an... by Niki Oveisi, Vicki Cheng, Dani Taylor, Preet Kang, Lori A. Brotto, Stuart Peacock, Helen McTaggart-Cowan, Gillian E. Hanley, Sharlene Gill, Meera Rayar, Amirrtha Srikanthan, Mikaela Barnes, Haydn Bechthold, Norman Jansen, Mary A. De Vera

“…Conclusion Uncovering the profound and complex personal and interpersonal impacts of AYA cancer on sexual and reproductive health, our study has important implications for informing appropriate and affirming support.…”
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Avortement au Maroc et virage au drame : femmes et professionnels de santé en parlent ! Une étude transversale mixte à Agadir by Sanae Elomrani, Bettina Utz, Vincent De Brouwere, Imane Kajjoune, Bouchra Assarag

“…Les avortements à risque constituent une problématique majeure de santé publique, responsable de la mortalité et de la morbidité maternelles et absorbant les ressources des systèmes de santé publique à l’échelle mondiale. …”
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Preoperative education on pain self-management and opioid consumption does not significantly impact opioid use and disposal following shoulder arthroplasty: results of a prospectiv... by Maria F. Bozoghlian, MD, Brady Wilkinson, MD, Katherine Hadlandsmyth, PhD, Natalie Glass, PhD, James V. Nepola, MD, Brendan M. Patterson, MD, MPH

“…Furthermore, these results can help surgeons avoid overprescribing and can inform surgeons on which patients are more likely to dispose of unused opioids following surgery.…”
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Spinal pain prevalence and associated determinants: A population‐based study using the National Survey for Wales by David C. Byfield, Benjamin S. Stacey, Hywel T. Evans, Ian W. Farr, Leon Yandle, Lora Roberts, Teresa Filipponi, Damian M. Bailey

“…The study population included interview responses of 21,735 females and 17,219 males. The prevalence of SP in Wales was 4.95% (95% CI: 4.74%–5.15%) with a total of 847 males (4.92%, CI: 4.60%–5.24%) and 1082 females (4.98%, CI: 4.69%–5.27%) reporting spinal pain. …”
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Advancing the selection of implementation science theories, models, and frameworks: a scoping review and the development of the SELECT-IT meta-framework by Guillaume Fontaine, Meagan Mooney, Joshua Porat-Dahlerbruch, Katherine Cahir, Moriah Ellen, Anne Spinewine, Natalie Taylor, Rachael Laritz, Ève Bourbeau-Allard, Jeremy M. Grimshaw

“…Additionally, 24 TMF attributes were grouped into five domains: clarity and structure, scientific strength and evidence, applicability and usability, equity and sociocultural responsiveness, and system and partner integration. Ten practical considerations were grouped into three domains: team expertise and readiness, resource availability, and project fit. …”
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Development of the Prevent for Work Questionnaire (P4Wq) for the assessment of musculoskeletal risk factors in the workplace: part 2—pilot study for questionnaire development and v... by Thorvaldur Skuli Palsson, Morten Høgh, Pablo Herrero, Pablo Bellosta-Lopez, Victor Domenech-Garcia, Francesco Langella, Steffan Wittrup McPhee Christensen, Jorge Hugo Villafañe, Pedro Berjano, Priscila de Brito Silva, Palle Schlott Jensen, Daniele Vanni, Paolo Barletta

“…The proportion of missing data and the distribution of responses were analysed for each item. Items with a discrimination index &gt;0.40 and an interitem correlation &lt;0.80 were retained. …”
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Prevalence of common respiratory viruses in children: insights from post-pandemic surveillance by Constance Adu-Gyamfi, Jesse Addo Asamoah, James Opoku Frimpong, Richard Larbi, Richard Owusu Ansah, Sherihane Naa Ayeley Aryeetey, Richmond Gorman, Henry Kyeremateng Acheampong, Emmanuella Nyarko-Afriyie, Manuella Hayford, Henrietta Dede Tetteh, Kwadwo Boampong, Veronica Barnor, Peter K. Brenya, Frederick Ayensu, Nana Kwame Ayisi-Boateng, Philip El-Duah, Christian Drosten, Richard Odame Phillips, Augustina Angelina Sylverken, Michael Owusu

“…Such an establishment in respiratory virus surveillance systems in Ghana would help in the timely detection and education on viral seasonal patterns, which will inform public health responses.…”
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Stakeholder perspectives on HPV vaccination uptake among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents via the school immunisation programmes in Queensland: a qualitative study by Julia Brotherton, Gail Garvey, Vanessa Clements, Joan Cunningham, Lisa J Whop, Kate Anderson, Allison Jauré, Ami Morseu-Diop, Tamara Butler, Evan AhWing, Sonya Egert, Frances Lomas, Casey Ross

“…This included logistical barriers around programme coordination and scheduling, roles and responsibilities, and communication issues between schools, programme providers, caregivers and adolescents. …”
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Whole-blood model reveals granulocytes as key sites of dengue virus propagation, expanding understanding of disease pathogenesis by Hansa Praneechit, Somchai Thiemmeca, Dararat Prayongkul, Kessiri Kongmanas, Dumrong Mairiang, Nuntaya Punyadee, Adisak Songjaeng, Nattaya Tangthawornchaikul, Nasikarn Angkasekwinai, Kanokwan Sriruksa, Yupin Suputtamongkol, Wannee Limpitikul, John P. Atkinson, Panisadee Avirutnan

“…This unique model offers a powerful platform for future studies to dissect the complex interactions between DENV and the host immune system, including the roles of different leukocyte populations, ultimately informing the development of novel therapeutic strategies to combat this devastating disease.…”
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Genetic Screening for Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis in the Population of Cammarata and San Giovanni Gemini Through Red Flags and Registry Archives by Vincenzo Di Stefano, Christian Messina, Antonia Pignolo, Fiore Pecoraro, Ivana Cutrò, Paolo Alonge, Nicasio Rini, Umberto Quartetti, Vito Lo Bue, Eugenia Borgione, Filippo Brighina

“…<b>Materials and methods</b>: After obtaining written informed consent, genetic testing on salivary swabs was performed in individuals who met at least two major red flags for ATTRv (age > 65 years old, progressive sensory or sensorimotor neuropathy not responsive to steroids or immunomodulant therapies, recent and unexplained weight loss associated with gastrointestinal signs and symptoms, diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis, bilateral or relapsing carpal tunnel syndrome, unexplained autonomic dysfunction) or one major flag and two minor flags (family history of neuropathy, ambulation disorders or cardiopathy, sudden cardiac death, a bedridden, wheelchaired patient without specific diagnosis excluding upper motor neuron diseases, infections, juvenile cardiac disease, ocular disorders, lumbar spine stenosis, biceps tendon rupture). …”
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Design and conduct of a full diet-controlled, parallel, 2-week residential trial for diabetes prevention without weight loss in Asian Chinese and European Caucasian adults with pre... by Ivana R. Sequeira-Bisson, Ivana R. Sequeira-Bisson, Ivana R. Sequeira-Bisson, Karl Fraser, Karl Fraser, Kok Hong Leiu, Kok Hong Leiu, Jack Penhaligan, Jack Penhaligan, Aidan Joblin-Mills, Aidan Joblin-Mills, Lindsay D. Plank, Rinki Murphy, Rinki Murphy, Rinki Murphy, Rinki Murphy, Michael W. Taylor, Michael W. Taylor, Michael W. Taylor, Olivier Gasser, Olivier Gasser, Denise M. Conroy, Denise M. Conroy, Yannan Jiang, Louise W. W. Lu, Louise W. W. Lu, Sally D. Poppitt, Sally D. Poppitt, Sally D. Poppitt, Sally D. Poppitt, Jennifer L. Miles-Chan, Jennifer L. Miles-Chan, Jennifer L. Miles-Chan

“…Specifically, to determine the efficacy of BPHD and SYNERGY for T2D risk amelioration in the absence of body weight loss. Findings will inform design of larger ‘free-living’ community interventions and explore the feasibility of use of these diets within the community.Clinical trial registration (SPIRIT 2a)The study was prospectively registered on 22 March 2021 with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12621000318886.…”
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Adverse childhood experiences and fertility intention among college students in China: moderated mediation effects of resilience and attachment by Jin Zhang, Wenxiao Chen, Wenqi Weng, Mei Li, Yunying Zhu, Xiaohua Xiao, Ruotong Zhang, Dongdong Jiang, Sisi Li, Jinghao Ma, Weina Xu, Peige Song, Qian Yang

“…Existing literature indicates that attachment styles and resilience are important factors in shaping psychological responses to ACEs and may play a role in influencing fertility intentions over time. …”
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Subnational introduction of the RTS,S/AS01E malaria vaccine into routine immunization: experience and lessons from the three pilot countries by Rose Jalang’o, Kwame Amponsa-Achiano, Mike Chisema, Keziah Malm, Lydiah Khalayi, Brenda Mhone, Wahjib Mohammed, Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, Adam Haji, Josephine Njoroge, Boston Zimba, Esther Chirwa, Peter O. Tweneboah, Jackson Sillah, Mgaywa G. M. D. Magafu, Cynthia Bergstrom, Tracey Goodman, Jenny Walldorf, Kristen Kelleher, Eliane Pellaux-Furrer, Mary J. Hamel, Michael R. Adjei, Rafiq N. A. Okine

“…Abstract Background In October 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended the RTS,S/AS01E (RTS,S) malaria vaccine for the prevention of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in children living in endemic areas informed by evidence from the subnational pilot introduction and evaluation in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi as part of the WHO-coordinated Malaria Vaccine Implementation Programme (MVIP). …”
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Implementation of real-time source apportionment approaches using the ACSM–Xact–Aethalometer (AXA) setup with SoFi RT: the Athens case study by M. I. Manousakas, M. I. Manousakas, O. Zografou, F. Canonaco, E. Diapouli, S. Papagiannis, M. Gini, V. Vasilatou, A. Tobler, S. Vratolis, J. G. Slowik, K. R. Daellenbach, A. S. H. Prevot, K. Eleftheriadis

“…This work underscores the AXA system's potential for advancing urban air quality monitoring and informs targeted interventions to reduce PM pollution.…”
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