Surveillance of drug prescribing: why outliers miss their targets – a qualitative study by Julia Gollnick, Nikoletta Zeschick, Franziska Hörbrand, Peter Killian, Maria Sebastiao, Thomas Kühlein, Norbert Donner-Banzhoff

“…The Bavarian Drug Agreement (German: Wirkstoffvereinbarung or WSV) for the ambulatory sector in Bavaria (the federal state of Germany) was developed for this purpose. Physicians must reach defined drug target quotas for prescribing generic drugs and certain recommended drugs specified and measured with defined daily doses (DDD). …”
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The effects of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine rehabilitation programs on post-acute ankle sprain: A randomized controlled trial study protocol. by Hang Gao, Xiao Chen, Jiayi Ren, Xinglai Zhang, Yuqian Hu, Zhao Ma, Yuanjia Gu, Jiming Tao, Weian Yuan

“…And acute ankle sprains can easily develop into chronic ankle instability, thereby increasing the difficulty of treatment. …”
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Burden of drug-resistant tuberculosis among contacts of index cases: a protocol for a systematic review by Kefyalew Addis Alene, Temesgen Yihunie Akalu, Haileab Fekadu Wolde, Archie C A Clements, Eyob Alemayehu Gebreyohannes, Fasil Wagnaw Shiferaw

“…Introduction People having close contact with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) patients are at increased risk of contracting and developing the disease. However, no comprehensive review has been undertaken to estimate the burden of DR-TB among contacts of DR-TB patients. …”
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Association between neutrophile-to-lymphocyte ratio and risk of deep vein thrombosis in patient receiving lower extremity orthopedic surgery: A meta-analysis. by I-Wen Chen, Wei-Ting Wang, Kuo-Chuan Hung

“…Prospective studies are needed to validate its predictive value and evaluate NLR-guided thromboprophylaxis strategies.<h4>Trial registration</h4>PROSPERO registration number: CRD42024577952.…”
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Validation of Emergency Surgery Score (ESS) as outcome prediction score in Egyptian patients undergoing emergency laparotomy by Mina Montasser, Doaa Ahmed Mohamed Ellisy, Jehan Ahmed Sayed, Momen Mostafa Makkey

“…The Emergency Surgery Score (ESS) was developed as a preoperative risk evaluation assessment that predicts patient outcomes after emergency laparotomy. …”
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Barriers impeding research data sharing on chronic disease prevention among the older adults in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review by Neema Florence Vincent Mosha, Patrick Ngulube

“…Discussion: By shedding light on these obstacles, researchers can develop strategies to overcome the identified barriers and address areas requiring further investigation. …”
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Expert consensus on the combination of anti-EGFR monoclonal antibodies and immune checkpoint inhibitors in the treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (2025 edition) by XUE Liqiong, XU Tingting, GUO Ye, HU Chaosu

“…The consensus has been registered on Practice guideline REgistration for transPAREncy (PREPARE) with the registration number PREPARE-2025CN666. …”
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Role of intraoperative antibiotics wound irrigation in reducing surgical site infection following open appendectomy: a randomized controlled trial by Mohammed Dhari Jumaah, Mahmood Hasen Shuhata, Daniah Majid Al-Hamndawee, Ibrahim Issam Al-Ani, Ahmed Mohammed Al-Hadeethi

“…Preoperative CRP and WBC levels were significantly higher in patients who developed SSIs (p < 0.0001). No significant difference was observed in hospital stay duration between the groups. …”
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Comparison of Radio Interferometers with Analog and Digital Extraction of Recorded Signal by N. E. Kol'tso, S. A. Grenkov, L. V. Fedotov

“…Conditions and minimum synthesized bands were determined under which the accuracy of the interferometer with the registration of narrowband signals can be higher than the accuracy of the interferometer with the registration of wideband IF signals.Conclusion. …”
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Predicting acupuncture efficacy for neck pain based on functional connectivity features: a machine learning study by Zhen Gao, Mengjie Cui, Cheng Xu, Haijun Wang, Yanlin Zhang, Laixi Ji

“…This approach could aid in developing personalized acupuncture strategies by identifying likely beneficiaries, guiding alternative interventions for non-responders.Trial registration International Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Registry (registration number: ITMCTR2023000001, protocol version number: V1.0)…”
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The international trial of nasal oxygen therapy after cardiac surgery (NOTACS) in patients at high risk of postoperative pulmonary complications: Economic evaluation protocol and a... by Siddesh Shetty, Melissa Duckworth, Richard Norman, Jacquita Affandi, Sarah Dawson, Julia Fox-Rushby, NOTACS investigators, NOTACS Trial Steering Committee, NOTACS DMEC Committee

“…Compared to standard oxygen therapy (SOT), there is an equipoise regarding the effect of HFNT on patient-centred outcomes among those at high risk of developing postoperative pulmonary complications after undergoing cardiac surgery. …”
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Impact of BRACTS exercises on muscular strength in eumenorrheic women by Wajiha Shahid, Rabiya Noor

“…Therefore, recently developed integrated exercises consisting of Bending, Roll-ups, Arm swings with loads, Crunches, Tandem walks, and Squats (BRACTS) were formulated. …”
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Comparison between the surgical scalpel and carbon dioxide laser in managing excessive gingival display using lip repositioning technique: a randomized controlled clinical study by Sara Alkari, Omar Hamadah, Steven Parker

“…With the increasing emphasis on dental aesthetics, it has become essential to investigate and develop various treatment modalities to address patients’ expectations. …”
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Single Joint Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL-SJ) robotic exoskeleton therapy in improving functional outcomes among workers with wrist fractures: Study protocol for a randomized control... by Eng Wah Tan, Siaw Chui Chai, Yoshiyuki Sankai, Masahiro Shingu, Nor Afifi Razaob, Hafez Hussain

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Robotic technologies have been developed for motor rehabilitation and such robots have shown favourable results when compared with equivalent doses of usual clinical therapy. …”
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Latent class analysis of depression among patients with non-small cell lung cancer after surgery: A cross-sectional study. by Xiaoxu Wang, Jinxin Liu, Cuicui Li, Haiyang Duan, Hengxiao Lu, Qiaona Dong, Ruijuan Sun

“…Healthcare providers can develop tailored interventions by identifying the unique characteristics of each depression class. …”
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Presence and concentration of fluoride in dentifrices in the Brazilian market by Luise Gomes da Motta, Natália Nogueira da Rocha Freire, Thales Ribeiro de Magalhães Filho, Karin de Mello Weig, Larissa Maria Assad Cavalcante, Juliana Nunes da Silva Meirelles Dória Maia

“…It may increase the population's vulnerability to developing dental caries. …”
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Risk factors for low back pain amongst adults in Nigeria and South Africa: a systematic review by Matthew Fay, Michelle Black

“…Globalisation and urbanisation, it has been reported, has led to an increase in low back pain in developing countries such as those situated in Sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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Patient-reported short-term results of laparoscopic groin hernia repair: A multicenter prospective observational study from Japan by Saseem Poudel, Yoshihiro Ikeda, Tatsuya Tazaki, Seiya Susumu, Toshikatsu Nitta, Shinichi Yoshioka, Masaki Wakasugi, Masaru Matsumura, Tadashi Ohnishi, Kaisuke Yamamoto, Satoshi Hirano

“…At the ward or during follow-up clinic visits, the patients were given a printed copy of the questionnaire that we developed to assess pain intensity, daily life interference, and surgical outcomes. …”
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Can positive emotional writing improve the emotional health level of international medical students? Evidence from a randomized controlled trial by Qiaoling Xiao, Yang Cao, Shuo Wu, Yu Zou, Xi Hu

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The effect of MIND diet on sleep status, mental health, and serum level of BDNF in overweight/obese diabetic women with insomnia: a randomized controlled trial by Mona Golmohammadi, Vahideh Ebrahimzadeh Attari, Yahya Salimi, Lotfollah Saed, Seyed Mostafa Nachvak, Mehnoosh Samadi

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