Program Report—Transplant Manitoba Adult Kidney Program Cutting Costs, Not Corners: Value of Quality Improvement Initiatives by Christie Rampersad, Aaron Trachtenberg, James Shaw, Nancy Dodd, Krista Maxwell, Martin Karpinski, Chris Wiebe, Peter Nickerson, Julie Ho

“…In addition, some valuable QI efforts, while improving patient outcomes, may increase costs, highlighting the need for balanced perspectives in assessing stewardship initiatives. …”
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Prognostic Significance of Delays in Initiation of Adjuvant Trastuzumab-Based Therapy in Patients with HER2-Positive Breast Cancer by Gavin P. Dowling, Aisling Hegarty, Gordon R. Daly, Sandra Hembrecht, Cian M. Hehir, Gavin G. Calpin, Richard Hogan, David O’Reilly, Eithne Downey, Sinead Toomey, Liam Grogan, Oscar Breathnach, Michael Allen, Patrick G. Morris, Colm Power, Leonie S. Young, Arnold D. K. Hill, Bryan T. Hennessy

“…These findings indicate that even moderate delays in trastuzumab initiation can adversely affect survival. <b>Conclusions:</b> Delaying trastuzumab initiation beyond 42 days post-surgery negatively impacts survival in HER2-positive breast cancer, emphasizing the need for timely treatment. …”
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Towards a national registry for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias: rationale, design, and initial observations of the ABOARD cohort by Casper de Boer, Hanneke F. M. Rhodius-Meester, Sophie M. van der Landen, Jurgen Claassen, Romy de Haan, Janne M. Papma, Harro Seelaar, Marleen Kloppenburg-Lagendijk, Barbara van Munster, Marjolein de Vugt, Derk Arts, Marco Blom, Tanja J. de Rijke, Miriam Beusink, Robbert Huijsman, Evert-Ben van Veen, Argonde van Harten, Jort Vijverberg, Marissa Zwan, Henk-Jan Mutsaerts, Sven J. van der Lee, Wiesje M. van der Flier

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GREEN ECONOMY: PROBLEMS AND PRACTICE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE KYRGYZSTAN by Dautova Z. Y., Salyuev A. A., Bekishova A. N.

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Adherence by a primary healthcare clinic in KwaZulu-Natal to the national HIV guidelines by Nnaemeka Uzodike, Andrew Ross, Ogbonnaya Harbor

“…This is of great concern, and needs urgent intervention and further research.…”
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ASSESSMENT OF SMALL-SCALE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF NAAWAN, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, PHILIPPINES: FOUNDATIONS FOR THE TAGBALOGOATS EXTENSION INITIATIVE by Richelle Niepes, Mark Anthony T. Ma&ntilde;a, Rogie Mar A. Mahusay

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Rice distribution optimization using initial basic feasible and modified solution to increase food security in West Java by Fachri Al Aziz Putrandi, Divacha Vicha Mollie, Atmadi Atmadi, Julio Rivaldo Sembiring, Abdul Fakhar

“…Rice is one of the main commodities needed by more than 95% of developing countries, including Indonesia. …”
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Building Responsive Intersectoral Initiatives for Newcomers in Toronto: Learning from Service Providers’ Experiences in the Context of COVID-19 by Carly Jackson, Shinjini Mondal, Erica Di Ruggiero, Lara Gautier

“…Findings: The analysis covers four key themes: (1) vulnerable newcomers’ circumstances regarding accessing the social determinants of health during COVID-19; (2) the process of designing specific interventions to target these populations’ needs and service access challenges in the context of COVID-19; (3) the implementation phase of the initiatives, including any associated challenges and lessons learned; and finally, (4) long-term potential sustainability of the initiatives. …”
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Social prescribing for children and young people with neurodisability and their families initiated in a hospital setting: a systematic review by Katie Gordon, Anna Purna Basu, Laura Gordon

“…Children and young people (CYP) with neurodisability often have unmet needs and may bypass community initiatives. We undertook a review of hospital-initiated SP for CYP with neurodisability.Design Systematic review following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidance and using Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool.Data sources Medline, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science and FutureNHS, searched from 1 January 2000 to 19 October 2023, with no language restrictions.Eligibility criteria Studies describing SP interventions for CYP (ages 0–25 years) with neurodisability/neurodivergence. …”
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Effect of Education Using Animation on the Ability to Develop Personal Skills for Early Stroke Detection and Initial Treatment at Home by Yoany Maria Vianney Bita Aty, Florentianus Tat, Gadur Blasius, Irfan Irfan, Pius Selasa, Trifonia Sri Nurwela

“…Conclusion: This study's findings illustrate the use of animated media in health education programmes according to the community's needs. Unique Contribution: This study introduces animated videos as an innovative educational medium to improve stroke early detection skills. …”
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The punishment as ritual of initiation in Indigenous Justice: Women mothers, social fighters and intellectual training Ayuujk (Oaxaca, México) by Roque Urbieta Hernández

“…Therefore, the professionalization of the leadership of indigenous women in the international arena needs rethinking in a diachronic perspective. The significance that “punishment” has for them, as a “ritual of initiation” in the attempt to access spaces of community participation in the system of charges, leading to becoming the subject of human rights, allows us to rethink the meaning acquired by female leaders in indigenous communities in four historical blocs: crisis of institutional indigenism, penetration of the State, struggle for community education and experiences of political actors as leaders. …”
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A Rare Case of Tibiofemoral Ewing’s Sarcoma Recurrence with Lung Metastasis 27 Years after Initial Diagnosis by Amal Miqdadi, Saadia Ayach, Hanane Boulmane, Malika Çaoui

“…Conclusion: Due to this risk of recurrence, ES needs a regular monitoring and follow-up. We propose a monitoring by 18F-FDG PET/CT-Scan once a year during 5 years then one time every 2 years to be able to detect early metabolic lesions. …”
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Assessing the UNESCO community capacity building initiative: a case study from the historic city of Vigan, Philippines by Wanling Jian

“…However, an accredited evaluation report noted that the effectiveness of global capacity-building initiatives in practice is questionable and might not fully fulfil the target audience’s needs. …”
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Exploring Youth Substance Use Challenges and Solutions: Initial Developments in Participatory Research Focused on the Icelandic Prevention Model by Tanya Halsall, Mahalia Dixon, Rebecca Shams, Nishad Khanna, Misha Jan, Juhi Tayal, Alexis Holmgren, Kianna Mahmoud, Srividya N. Iyer, Kimberly Matheson

“…Our multi-level approach enabled the meaningful engagement of young people within a complex prevention initiative. Findings will support the ongoing efforts in Lanark County and serve to inform other IPM implementations, as well as upstream prevention initiatives that integrate youth engagement.…”
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Initial Approach to Self-Compacting Concrete with Raw-Crushed Wind-Turbine Blade: Fresh, CFD and Mechanical Analysis by Manuel Hernando-Revenga, Víctor Revilla-Cuesta, José A. Chica, Vanesa Ortega-López, Juan M. Manso

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Effect of initial mixing process and calcination temperature on magnetic properties of La–Ca–Co doped strontium ferrite by Muhammad Haseeb, Yuqing Li, Hongguo Zhang, Muhammad Sabil Farooq, Rongming Liu, Ming Yue

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The roadmap for creating a novel outdoor activity space in a rehabilitation hospital setting: the OASIS program initiative by Pazit Levinger, Jill Hall, Keith D Hill

“…Abstract Introduction To meet older people's physical and mental health needs the built environment is becoming increasingly important for the health and community aged care systems. …”
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Assessment of Four Essential Features of the Alive & Thrive Initiative to Improve Maternal, Infant, Young Child, and Adolescent Nutrition by Edward A. Frongillo, Jessica Escobar‐DeMarco, Sujata Bose

“…Reflecting on the big picture of what the Alive & Thrive initiative has accomplished in its 16 years and how it did so, four features warranted emphasis because additional learning was needed. …”
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Development and initial validation of a palliative care readiness (PALCARE) tool for older adults with cancer: Study protocol. by Jyotsana Parajuli, Zhuo Job Chen, Regine M Smith, Liliana M Hernandez, Savannah Norris, Sarah Rutledge, Grant Williams, Marie Bakitas, Simon Hsiang

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Understanding PrEP misconceptions and their impact on PrEP initiation and use among pregnant and lactating women in Malawi. by Alinda M Nyamaizi, Marley Catlett, Friday Saidi, Twambilile Phanga, Jennifer Tseka, Agatha Bula, Lisa D Pearce, Suzanne Maman, Carol E Golin, Wilbroad Mutale, Benjamin H Chi, Lauren M Hill

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