GPT for RCTs? Using AI to determine adherence to clinical trial reporting guidelines by Karim M Khan, Clare L Ardern, David Moher, Paul Blazey, James G Wrightson

“…The Llama 2 model accuracy was initially poor (F1-score=0.63, accuracy (95% CI) = 64% (57% to 71%)) and improved with fine-tuning (F1-score=0.84, accuracy (95% CI) = 83% (77% to 88%)). …”
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559 Improving social media advertising campaigns for participant recruitment for clinical trials and other health research studies by Elias Samuels, Ellen Champagne, Lisa Connally, Abbey Hammontree, Anita Johnson, Shokoufeh Khalatbari, Carol F. Scott, Sue Burhop, Diane M. Harper

“…Differences between the impact of campaigns for clinical trials and other clinical and translational research were found. Improvement initiatives informed by these results are underway and their impact is being evaluated. …”
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Identification and Validation of Key Genes Involved in the Coupling of Mitochondria-Associated Endoplasmic Reticulum Membrane in Hemorrhoidal Disease by Mao L, Rao Z, Wang Y, Yang J, He J, Zheng Z, Chen L

“…Additionally, CIBERSORT algorithms were utilized to evaluate immune cell infiltration abundance, differences, and correlations in the samples. …”
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The effect of propofol on the grading of diastolic function: a prospective observational study by Shalin Desai, Zachary Hamilton, Lynh McCloskey, Orode Badakhsh, David Li, Neal W. Fleming

“…Five minutes after induction of anesthesia with propofol and initiation of mechanical ventilation, a repeat TTE was performed. …”
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MBSR effects on positive psychological traits and experiential avoidance in head and neck cancer: a randomized controlled trial by Zheng Zhang, Qingqin Zhang, Ping Lu, Nurul Izzah Shari, Nik Ruzyanei Nik Jaafar, Mohd Razif Mohamad Yunus, Mohammad Farris Iman Leong Bin Abdullah

“…Background: Data on the effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) positive psychological traits and experiential avoidance (EA) among cancer patients are lacking.Objective: This randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed to: (1) compare the efficacy between MBSR and treatment-as-usual (TAU) control groups in increasing posttraumatic growth (PTG), hope, and optimism and reducing EA across time measurements (T0, T1, and T2) among head and neck cancer (HNC) patients and (2) evaluate the mediation effects of hope, optimism, and EA on the relationship between MBSR and PTG.Methods: A total of 80 HNC participants were randomized to MBSR (n = 40) and TAU (n = 40) groups with the researchers and data analyst blinded, and the group allocation of the participants was concealed. …”
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Volunteering of students: Social meaning and basis of motivated refusal by M. V. Pevnaya, A. N. Tarasova, D. F. Telepaeva, M. Cernicova-Bucă

“…In the context of international and national studies, it is important to evaluate the volunteer participation of the younger generation, its social effects on society. …”
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Prognostic value of pretreatment inflammatory biomarkers in advanced lung adenocarcinoma patients receiving first-line pemetrexed/platinum doublet by Yanjuan Xiong, Ning Zhao, Yu Zheng, Jian Wang, Feng Wei, Xiubao Ren

“…Besides the well-established clinical prognostic factors, the prognostic values of the four markers were evaluated by the Kaplan–Meier method and Cox’s proportional hazards regression model. …”
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Bridging knowledge and practice in the prevention of child maltreatment in medicine: an analysis of counselling and training approaches by Anna Eberhardt, Anna Eberhardt, Ulrike Hoffmann, Ulrike Hoffmann, Jörg M. Fegert, Jörg M. Fegert, Oliver Berthold, Oliver Berthold

“…From 2017, the helpline has offered free 24/7 advice for healthcare professionals on suspected cases of child maltreatment. Both measures are evaluated about effectiveness and user satisfaction. …”
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Rapid response electroencephalography decreases time to seizure diagnosis in pediatric acute care patients by Nevedha Rajan, Toni Kavanagh, Maite LaVega‐Talbott, Sandeep Gangadharan

“…The bedside provider was able to initiate EEG monitoring, successfully diagnose patients using the Brain Stethoscope, and decrease delays associated with technician availability. …”
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Feasibility of postoperative home-based pulmonary function training for lung cancer patients: a real-world study by Ziqing Xu, Yizhuo Chen, Zhouqi Zhang, Dongfang Qiao, Ming Dong

“…Results The study initially enrolled 296 patients (T0), including 233 patients who underwent sublobar resection (SRP) and 63 patients who underwent lobectomy (LBP). …”
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Construction and validation of a predictive model for the risk of malnutrition in hospitalized patients over 65 years of age with malignant tumours: a single-centre retrospective c... by Xuexing Wang, Jie Chu, Chunmei Wei, Jinsong Xu, Yuan He, Chunmei Chen

“…The nutritional status of these patients was evaluated using the Nutritional Risk Screening Tool 2002 (NRS-2002) and the 2018 Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) Standards for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism. …”
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A prospective longitudinal cohort study for quality of life in patients undergoing fourth level liver surgery by Xiaofeng Xu, Jing Xu, Gang Xu, Tao Lv, Jiayin Yang

“…This study seeks to evaluate the QoL of patients who have undergone fourth-level liver surgery and to identify key factors influencing their recovery. …”
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A Genome-wide study on the genetic and causal effects of smoking in neurodegeneration by Chaochao Chen, Shouqiang Zhu, Zhiying Zheng, Xiahao Ding, Weihai Shi, Tianjiao Xia, Xiaoping Gu

“…Smoking cessation (SmkCes) is linked to an elevated risk of AD (rg = 0.1466, P = 1.5 × 10⁻4), whereas age of initiation of regular smoking (AgeSmk) is negatively correlated with AD risk (rg = − 0.181, P = 8.63 × 10⁻⁶) but positively correlated with PD risk (rg = 0.170, P = 2.0 × 10⁻4). …”
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Facilitators and challenges to ICD-11 implementation: a qualitative study using the consolidated framework for implementation science by Erwyn Chin Wei Ooi, Zaleha Md Isa, Mohd Rizal Abdul Manaf, Ahmad Soufi Ahmad Fuad, Hammad Fahli Sidek, Azman Ahmad, Mimi Nurakmal Mustapa, Mohamad Fadli Kharie, Shahidah Adilah Shith, Nuraidah Mohd Marzuki

“…ICD-11 implementation was not a straightforward initiative, requiring the involvement of various stakeholders. …”
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Unmet oral health needs and barriers to dental services among socially marginalized youth: a scoping review by Pranav Vaishampayan, Jaskaran Singh Beniwal, Piotr Wilk, Sarah McLean, Abbas Jessani, Abbas Jessani

“…The CLARITY tool was utilized to evaluate the risk of bias in the included studies.ResultsOf the 484 studies identified, six quantitative and one qualitative study met the inclusion criteria. …”
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Determinants of vaccination coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic among children aged 12–23 months in southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Tigist Enyew Gedamu, Anmut Assemie, Leyla Temam Aleye, Meskerem Teketel Woldemariam, Tsegaye Gebre Argago, Alula Seyum Buda

“…The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated this issue by significantly disrupting vaccination schedules and other critical health initiatives. In light of this challenge, our study sought to evaluate vaccination coverage and identify its determinants among children aged 12–23 months in southern Ethiopia during the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsWe conducted a community-based cross-sectional study. …”
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SITE CHARACTERISTICS AND VEGETATION DRIVE THE ABUNDANCE AND DIVERSITY OF ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZA FUNGI IN SELECTED LAND DEGRADATION SURVEILLANCE FRAMEWORK STUDY SITES IN KENYA by Lukelysia Nyawira Mwangi, S. Kamau, G. Cheruto, T. Vågen, D. Lelei, L. Winowiecki

“…Methodology: Three specific locations from the ongoing Kenya Cereal Enhancement Programme Climate Resilient Agricultural Livelihoods (KCEP-CRAL) initiative were chosen to carry out the study. Kubo South in Kwale County, Muminji in Embu County, and Thange in Makueni County were chosen as the study's site areas. …”
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Los Activos Biológicos: un Nuevo Concepto, un Nuevo Criterio Contable by Vernor Mesén Figueroa

“…Secondly, to analyze the diverse criteria used by the institutions dedicated to those activities to record, evaluate, present and show in their financial statements those biological assets they own. …”
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Effectiveness of an Individualized Diabetes Health Education Program Using Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Improving Blood Glucose: A Pilot Interventional Study on Subje... by Ma Y, Deng S, Xie W, Weng M, Jia Y

“…Yuqi Ma,* Sisi Deng,* Wei Xie, Minfang Weng, Yeran Jia General Section III, East Zone, Guangdong Provincial Geriatrics Institute, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Minfang Weng, General Section III, East Zone, Guangdong Provincial Geriatrics Institute, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, No. 106, Zhongshan Second Road, Guangzhou, 510080, People’s Republic of China, Email wengminfang@gdph.org.cn Yeran Jia, General Section III, East Zone, Guangdong Provincial Geriatrics Institute, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, No. 106, Zhongshan Second Road, Guangzhou, 510080, People’s Republic of China, Email jiayeran@gdph.org.cnBackground: While lifestyle modification remains fundamental for prediabetes management, the potential added value of real-time continuous glucose monitoring (RT-CGM) in diabetes health education programs warrants investigation. This study evaluated whether an individualized diabetes health education program using RT-CGM could improve glycemic control compared to general dietary guidance in prediabetic individuals.Methods: In this randomized controlled trial conducted at Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (initiated September 2022), we enrolled 41 adults (> 18 years) with prediabetes, randomly assigning them to either: (1) RT-CGM group (n=20) receiving meal adjustments based on continuous glucose data and energy balance, or (2) control group (n=21) receiving adjustments based solely on energy balance. …”
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Experiences and Views of Older Adults of South Asian, Black African, and Caribbean Backgrounds About the Digitalization of Primary Care Services Since the COVID-19 Pandemic: Qualit... by Nisar Ahmed, Alex Hall, Brenda Poku, Jane McDermott, Jayne Astbury, Chris Todd

“…ConclusionsDigital health initiatives should address the digital divide, health inequalities, and the specific challenges faced by older adults, particularly those from minoritized ethnic backgrounds, ensuring accessibility, choice, and privacy. …”
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