“To be, or not to be”: experiencing deterioration among people with young-onset dementia living alone by Aud Johannessen, Knut Engedal, Per Kristian Haugen, Marcia Cristina Nascimento Dourado, Kirsten Thorsen

“…The aim of the study was toexamine how people living alone with YOD perceive the course of dementia, their needs, and coping strategies, with a focus on narrating everyday life experiences. …”
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Clinically directed initiation versus routine use of amoxicillin-clavulanate and the risk of local complications among patients with haemotoxic snakebite envenomation treated at a... by Tamilarasu Kadhiravan, Chanaveerappa Bammigatti, Akinchan Bhardwaj, Aditya Gautam, Malayil B Indu, Paramasivam Sabitha, Surendran Deepanjali, Bettadpura Shamanna Suryanarayana

“…Secondary outcomes were the length of hospital stay, total antivenom consumption, new-onset organ failure, bleeding requiring transfusion, death/need for surgical intervention and drug-related adverse events.Results The trial was prematurely stopped due to the COVID-19 situation after randomising 66 patients—34 to clinically directed initiation and 32 to routine use arms. …”
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Aprendizaje Basado en Investigación para el fortalecimiento de la Formación Inicial Docente en Pedagogía en Educación Física (Research-Based Learning to strengthen initial teacher... by Felipe Poblete-Valderrama, Alex Garrido-Méndez, Carlos Matus Castillo, Ricardo Castro Cáceres, Andrés Toro-Salinas, Jesualdo Cuevas Aburto, Lucia Illanes Aguilar, Lizette Cenzano Castillo, Claudia Quintana Figueroa, Katherine Hetz Rodríguez

“…Keywords: Research Based Learning - Higher Education - Teaching Methodology - Initial Teacher Training - Pedagogy in Physical Education. …”
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Protocol to develop a specialised curriculum in primary care cancer research in an Irish medical school [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Logan Verlaque, Benjamin Jacob, Kurdo Araz, Fiona Kent, Aileen Barrett, Patrick Redmond

“…Methods The curriculum development process will be guided by Kern’s six-step approach. Initial stages involve comprehensive needs assessments via surveys and focus groups to identify educational needs. …”
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How much time and who will do it? Organizing the toolbox of climate adaptations for small-scale fisheries by Sieme Bossier, Yoshitaka Ota, Ana Lucía Pozas-Franco, Andrés M. Cisneros-Montemayor

“…The toolbox organization framework we propose can serve as an initial guidance for many fishing communities, decision makers and other stakeholders to anticipate implementation needs and find the right tools to adapt to future climatic conditions and prevent negative socioeconomic and ecological impacts.…”
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Efficacy, safety, and economic evaluation of Ojeok-san plus Saengmaek-san for gastroesophageal reflux-induced chronic cough: Protocol for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-contro... by Yee Ran Lyu, O-Jin Kwon, Ae-Ran Kim, Min Ji Kim, Yoon Jae Lee, Kwan-Il Kim, Jae-Woo Park, Seok-Jae Ko, Yang-Chun Park, Jun-Yong Choi, Tae-Yong Park, Jun-Hwan Lee, Beom-Joon Lee

“…Therefore, safe and effective drugs to treat GERC are urgently needed.<h4>Methods and analysis</h4>We designed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel, multi-center, investigator-initiated clinical trial to assess the efficacy, safety, and economics of combined Ojeok-san (OJS) and Saengmaek-san (SMS) in treating GERC. …”
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Targeting cancer stem cells with CAR-based immunotherapy: biology, evidence, and future directions by Kaveh Hadiloo, Parsa Mostanadi, Ali Asadzadeh, Siavash Taremi, Abdolreza Esmaeilzadeh

“…Abstract Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are pivotal in tumor initiation, progression, and relapse, underscoring the need for targeted therapies to achieve lasting responses. …”
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Results of the pedagogical experiment on the development of inclusive competence of teachers of general education organisations by Mirgul Esengulova, Zamira Dzhaparova, Bermet Asanbaeva, Barisa Turdubaeva

“…The research highlights how effective the training program is while also stressing the need for better teacher preparation and support from schools for inclusive education. …”
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External Validation of the NECPAL CCOMS-ICO Prognostic Tool for Early Palliative Care and Mortality Prediction in Patients with Advanced Chronic Conditions: A Prospective Observati... by Ana Bustamante-Fermosel, Elena Díaz-Sánchez, Natalia Pavón-Muñoz, Laetitia Hennekinne, Fuensanta Gil-Gil, Helena Notario-Leo, Alicia Sánchez-Pizarro, Marta Bustamante-Vega, Juan Torres-Macho, Anabel Franco-Moreno, on behalf of the COMPASS Research Group

“…Early initiation of palliative care in patients with advanced chronic conditions significantly improves their quality of care; however, variability in disease trajectories complicates such interventions’ timing. …”
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Enhancing mental health literacy and care through community-driven solutions in rural Bangladesh by Ryan Afreen, Sanjna L. Surya, Tasnim Jara, Ima Islam, Rahana Parvin, S. M. Ferdousuzzaman, Masum Salah Uddin, Nahreen Ahmed, Nahreen Ahmed

“…Implemented across three rural districts in Bangladesh, the program began with a needs assessment survey to evaluate participants' knowledge, experiences, and stigmatization of psychological conditions such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, suicide, and postpartum depression. …”
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Enhancing Hand Rehabilitation Through Interactive Design by Xiaotian Sun, Sitong Lu, Jiaqi Fan

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Breastfeeding practices and exclusive breastfeeding among syrian refugee mothers in Jordanian Host Communities by Suhaila Halasa, Reema Safadi, Dua' Al-Maharma, Manar Nabolsi, Jennifer Dohrn, Muayyad Ahmad

“…Breastfeeding initiation and exclusivity are essential in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity rates. …”
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Factors influencing sexual behaviors among youths in Myanmar: the results from the Myanmar demographic and health survey 2015–16 by Yoon Shwe Yee Hlaing, Pallop Siewchaisakul, Sineenart Chautrakarn

“…Targeted, inclusive, and culturally sensitive sexual and reproductive health education and services are urgently needed to address knowledge gaps and promote safer behaviors among Myanmar's youth.…”
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The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative and Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding programs: applying the Non-adoption, Abandonment, Spread, Scale up, Sustainability (NASSS) health te... by Andini Pramono, Julie Smith, Jane Desborough

“…Abstract Background Global uptake of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) and Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding (Ten Steps) is low, and sustainability is a challenge. …”
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Information management and technology strategy in healthcare: local timescales and national requirements by Les Smith, Hugh Preston

“…The case detailed is that of Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology (CCO) on Merseyside, the second largest centre of its type in the UK. Its initial investigation of information needs preceded the publication of the national strategy and its implementation straddled the timescale devised by the NHS Information Authority. …”
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Integrating nature-based solutions for water security in fragile mountain ecosystems: Lessons from Dhara Vikas in Sikkim, India by Ghanashyam Sharma, Yasmeen TelWala, Prakash Chettri

“…The study also highlights the paradoxical relationship between spring revival initiatives and increased water demand, linking this to livelihood diversification.A roadmap for spring revival is recommended, integrating nature-based solutions with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and IUCN criteria to ensure effectiveness, biodiversity gains, and economic viability.Conclusions emphasize the need for rigorous data collection, collaborative partnerships, and innovative financing to bolster and expand nature-based solutions, ensuring the resilience of mountain communities amidst climate challenges. …”
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Usage Patterns and Awareness of Mobile Health Applications Among Smartphone Users in Assam by Madhur Borah, Kaberi Mech, Bishnu Ram Das

“…These findings suggest the need for targeted educational initiatives and authentic digital information to maximize the benefits of mHealth technologies.…”
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The regional capitals budget revenue improving by Vera V. Levina

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Promoting Inclusion and Diversity: a Pathways to Preparing Future Teachers (Insights from Ukraine and Poland) by Grzegorz Piekarski, Olena Budnyk, Kateryna Fomin

“…The article emphasizes the crucial role of mentoring in education and the need to support children from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds, including migrants, students with special educational needs, and national minorities. …”
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Formation of the System of Providing Users with Foreign Periodicals by V. I. Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine in the Context of International Library Practice by Lopata Olena

“…Standard and legal initiatives of EU, UN, UNESCO, IFLA, LIBER and WSIS are summed, the priority spheres of the national libraries are detrermined: satisfaction all layers’ of society informational needs; virtual is here to stay; data domination; a single, global collection; providing equal access to information and knowledge; modern trends and experience in supporting research; qualifications matter; protection of libraries at national and regional level; adaptation of libraries to local and situational conditions; targeting libraries to international standards and regulating documents. …”
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