Developing a pediatric emergency medicine simulation-based learning curriculum in Nepal by Morgan Bowling, Samantha Langer, Christine Saracino, Roshana Shrestha, Anish Joshi, Jared Kutzin, Christopher Strother, Darlene R. House

“…Abstract Background Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) remains underdeveloped in low- and middle- income countries, such as Nepal. Among other limitations, there is a paucity of certification programs, such as Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and pediatric specific education curricula available to local providers. …”
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Factors associated with sexual behaviours among adolescents in a rural Tanzania: evidence from the African Research, Implementation Science, and Education (ARISE) Network by Elihuruma Eliufoo Stephano, Mussa Hassan Bago, Tian Yusheng, Jacktan Josephat Ruhighira, Mtoro J. Mtoro, Azan Abubakar Nyundo, Li Yamin

“…These adolescents face more significant challenges than their urban counterparts, including limited access to healthcare, lower contraceptive use, and reduced sexual education. …”
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Improved antenatal care services in rural Ethiopia’s public health centers through the Enhancing Nutrition and Antenatal Infection Treatment (ENAT) intervention by Y. Mekonnen, E. Wolde, T. Hagos, K. Yared, A. Bekele, Z. Mehari, S. Abebe, Y. Tadesse, T. Taye, G. Asire, T. Nigatu, S. Kumar, S. Girma

“…Future programs should address barriers to timely ANC initiation and completion.…”
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ROAD MAP FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PRICE REGULATION SYSTEM AND SYSTEM OF DRUG SUPPLY AT THE EXPENSE OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION HEALTHCARE SYSTEM FUNDS by M. V. Sura, K. V. Gerasimova, V. V. Omelyanovskiy, M. V. Avksentieva

“…A structured interview was conducted which involved 11 experts - key participants of the drug price regulation process in the Russian Federation in order to identify current problems and proposals on system reformation; there were analyzed manufacturer’s prices limits, prices of public drug supply contracts, prices for 25 drugs for treatment of malignant neoplasms and cardiovascular diseases, included in the list of vital and essential drugs (VED list) at Russian pharmacies; a road map for development of price regulation system and system of drug supply out of funds of the healthcare system of the Russian Federation for 2015-2017 was prepared.Study results. …”
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Participation-based clinical clerkships contribute to increased medical student confidence in community emergency care: a cohort study by Hiroshi Mihara, Atsushi Jinno, Kenta Sato, Kazuhito Nomura, Takao Wakabayashi, Yoshihisa Tsuji

“…The C-CEP scale’s ability to detect inter-facility differences highlights its potential to inform and refine clinical education programs, ensuring more targeted and effective training.…”
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Durvalumab activity in previously treated patients who stopped durvalumab without disease progression by Jean-Charles Soria, Ashok Gupta, Siddharth Sheth, Chen Gao, Nancy Mueller, Natasha Angra, Caroline Germa, Pablo Martinez

“…Background Limited data exist on potential clinical benefit with anti-programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1) retreatment in patients who stop initial therapy for reasons other than disease progression or toxicity and develop disease progression while off treatment.Patients and methods NCT01693562 was a phase I/II study evaluating durvalumab monotherapy in advanced solid tumors. …”
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The proposed model of the body of knowledge of digital transformation for the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran by Samira Tahmasebi Ashtiani, Mohammad Hasanzadeh, Atefeh Sharif, Mostafa Amini

“…The standard deviation for all relationships is low and in the range of 0.003 to 0.015, which indicates high accuracy in measurements and stability of results.Research limitations/implications: This study's limitations included Experts' different definition of digital transformation & The dispersion of knowledge fields in different buildings of the Central Bank can be mentioned. …”
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California Stress, Trauma, and Resilience Study (CalSTARS) protocol: A multiomics-based cross-sectional investigation and randomized controlled trial to elucidate the biology of AC... by Lauren Y. Kim, Sophia Miryam Schüssler-Fiorenza Rose, Summer Mengelkoch, Daniel P. Moriarity, Jeffrey Gassen, Jenna C. Alley, Lydia G. Roos, Tao Jiang, Arash Alavi, Durga Devi Thota, Xinyue Zhang, Dalia Perelman, Tamar Kodish, Janice L. Krupnick, Michelle May, Katy Bowman, Jenna Hua, Yaping Joyce Liao, Alicia F. Lieberman, Atul J. Butte, Patricia Lester, Shannon M. Thyne, Joan F. Hilton, Michael P. Snyder, George M. Slavich

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Relationships between physical frailty, depressive symptoms, and cognitive ability among community-dwelling older adults in India by T. Muhammad, Manish Kumar, Shobhit Srivastava, Waad Ali

“…While the association between frailty, depression, and cognitive decline has been widely studied in developed countries, there is limited evidence from low- and middle-income countries, including India. …”
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Explaining the Impact of Government Policies on Economic, Social and Physical Changes in Rural Housing Using Importance-Performance Technique (IPA), Case Study: Rural Villages of K... by Hamed Ghadermarzi, Afshin Bahmani

“…Today's rural housing in the country faces two issues: first, the limited number of rural housing development plans, and second, the high volume of deteriorated housing in the countryside. …”
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How Green Are the Public Libraries of Tehran? by Zahra Hassanian, Atefeh Sharif, Behnaz Bagherpour, Zainab Sabbaghi Bidgoli

“…The environmental tasks of green libraries are not limited to having a green building but also include educating and promoting sustainability through appropriate information resources. …”
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Unveiling the Drivers of Polio Vaccine Uptake: Insights from a Multi-Country Study of 37 Nations in Sub-Saharan Africa. by Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema, Michael Sarfo, Sylvester R Okeke, Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, Sanni Yaya

“…Focused efforts in Western and Central Africa are critical to sustaining and expanding vaccination programs.…”
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Real-Life Experiences of Self-Capacity Management in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: A Qualitative Study by Wang A, Zhang N, Li M, Mao Q, Ma A, Wang G, Li M, Li Q

“…Tailored educational programs that cater to individual patient needs are essential for enhancing accessibility and ensuring continuity of care. …”
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Associations Between Psychological Stress and the Risk of First Onset of Major Depression Disorder: Results from a Longitudinal Study in 6,985 Chinese First-Year Students by Wang F, Rong L, Luo L, Mu F, Qian L, Qian Y, Zhang X, Lang Y, Wang W, Liu Y, Zhang Y, Wang J

“…These factors should be incorporated into mental health prevention and intervention programs at universities to reduce the risks of MDD.Keywords: major depressive disorder, psychological stress, longitudinal study, freshmen…”
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Medical Research among Interns and Postgraduate Students of a Government Medical College: A Cross-sectional Study by Sukanya Badami, Vasundara S Gayakwad, Mahesh Baragundi, Srinivasa Arer

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Assessing Knowledge and Awareness of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Among the Iraqi Population by Alsajri AH, Al-Qerem W, Jarab A, Mohamed Noor DA, AlHishma SW, Al Meslamani AZ, Alasmari F, Hammad A, Eberhardt J

“…It is essential to conduct further research on awareness related to respiratory diseases and to develop incentive programs aimed at improving societal awareness.Keywords: asthma, COPD, Iraqi adults, knowledge, awareness, respiratory…”
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Urolithiasis Burden in Somalia: Associated Factors and Regional Distribution Among Patients Undergoing CT Scan in Selected Centers in Mogadishu by Dirie NI, Ahmed MM, Olad OM, Shire IH, Mohamud AK, Garba B, Mohamoud JH, Asowe HA, Orey FAH, Hassan J, Adam MH

“…These findings emphasize the need for comprehensive screening programs and targeted interventions, particularly for high-risk individuals.Keywords: urolithiasis, risk factors, CT scan, Somalia, prevalence…”
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Assessment of Fraud Deterrence and Detection Procedures Used in a Web-Based Survey Study With Adult Black Cisgender Women: Description of Lessons Learned and Recommendations by Amber I Sophus, Jason W Mitchell

“…In this paper, we discuss the lessons learned and provide recommendations for leveraging available features in survey software programs to help deter bots and enhance fraud detection procedures beyond relying on survey software options. …”
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The Effectiveness of Online Exercise on Physical Activity, Motor Function, and Mental Health: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Adelle Kemlall Bhundoo, Julian David Pillay, Jan Wilke

“…ObjectiveThis systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the effects of online exercise programs on physical activity (PA), motor performance, and mental health. …”
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Global burden of gallbladder and biliary diseases (1990–2021) with healthcare workforce analysis and projections to 2035 by Fangyi Dai, Yuzhou Cai, Shangjin Yang, Jingyang Zhang, Yong Dai

“…Health systems should implement enhanced screening programs for high-risk populations, expand surgical workforce capacity in underserved regions, develop region-specific clinical guidelines for early intervention, and adopt policies addressing modifiable risk factors such as obesity and diet. …”
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