Effect of aerobic exercise on cardiopulmonary fitness among people with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shan Su, Clare Chung-Wah Yu, Emma Feng-Ming Zhou, Jing-Yuan Liu, Siu-Ngor Fu

“…Systematic review registration CRD42022340966, 07/07/2022, PROSPERO.…”
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Attempted suicide short intervention program for older adults 65+ (ASSIP-OA): a study protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial by Sara Hed, Anne Ingeborg Berg, Maria Tillfors, Anna Ehnvall, Åsa Westrin, Stefan Wiktorsson, Anja Gysin-Maillart, Margda Waern

“…Discussion This study has the potential to inform the development and implementation of a more person-centred care for suicidal older adults. …”
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Effect of Novel, School-Based High-Intensity Interval Training (HIT) on Cardiometabolic Health in Adolescents: Project FFAB (Fun Fast Activity Blasts) - An Exploratory Controlled B... by Kathryn L Weston, Liane B Azevedo, Susan Bock, Matthew Weston, Keith P George, Alan M Batterham

“…The role of elevated triglycerides and waist circumference in cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome development underlines the importance of our findings. …”
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Global prevalence of spondyloarthritis in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Jean Joel Bigna, Sabrina Hamroun, Edem Allado, Anthony Moussu, Aurore Camier, Bruno Chenuel, Aghiles Hamroun

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Evaluation of a codesigned group cognitive–behavioural therapy intervention for trans young people (TAG TEAM): protocol for a feasibility trial and a subsequent pilot RCT by Carmen C Pace, Ken C Pang, Alessandra Chinsen, Tim J Cronin, Michelle A Tollit

“…Findings will inform the development of a full-scale RCT to evaluate the efficacy of TAG TEAM and will be disseminated through conferences and peer-reviewed journals.Trial registration number ACTRN12623000302651, ACTRN12623000318684.…”
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Monitoring handgrip strength to motivate lifestyle choices for patients with diabetes type 2 – a pragmatic randomised controlled trial by Lena Bornhöft, Susanne Bernhardsson, Lena Nordeman, Anna Grimby-Ekman, Maria Dottori, Maria E. H. Larsson

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The Use of Mobile Apps in Adolescent Psychotherapy: Assessment of Psychotherapists’ Perspectives by Sarah Wüllner, Katharin Hermenau, Tobias Hecker, Michael Siniatchkin

“…As psychotherapists act as gatekeepers for patients’ use of mental health apps, their needs should be prioritized in the development and implementation of such apps. …”
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Alternative healthcare delivery arrangements in Nepal: a systematic review of comparative effectiveness, safety and cost-effectiveness studies by Rachelle Buchbinder, Shyam Sundar Budhathoki, Denise A O’Connor, Ilana Ackerman, Pramila Rai

“…There was insufficient evidence on outcomes such as cost, safety, and patient and provider perspectives.PROSPERO registration number CRD42022327298.…”
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Effect of nutrition behavior change communication on nutrition knowledge and dietary practices of pregnant adolescents in West Arsi, Central Ethiopia: a cluster randomized controll... by Adane Tesfaye, Adane Tesfaye, Kefyalew Taye Belete, Dessalegn Tamiru, Tefera Belachew

“…Implemented by the Alliance for Development (AFD) from 16 weeks of gestation, the intervention included food preparation demonstrations and NBCC sessions for pregnant adolescents and their husbands. …”
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Efficacy and metabolomic analysis of the pneumonia compound formulation against community-acquired pneumonia: an observational controlled before-after clinical trial by Ying Zhou, Yi Wei, Jieqiong Wang, Leqian Wang, Meixia Zheng, Fanxuan Zhang, Wenmin Wang, Feihua Huang

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The Incentives to Quit tobacco in Pregnancy (IQuiP) protocol: piloting a financial incentive-based smoking treatment for women attending substance use in pregnancy antenatal servic... by Amanda L Baker, Melissa A Jackson, Amanda L Brown, Gillian S Gould, Adrian J Dunlop

“…In this group, the potential for poor pregnancy outcomes and adverse physical and neurobiological fetal development are elevated by tobacco smoking. Unfortunately, few targeted and effective tobacco dependence treatments exist to assist cessation in this population. …”
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Off-label use of sodium cantharidinate and vitamin B6 injection in cancer: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Wenzhen Jin, Yibin Zhang, Shu Pang, Dongdong Yao, Yiwen Huang

“…The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) will be utilized to appraise the overall quality of evidence. …”
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C60 fullerene helps restore muscle soleus contraction dynamics after achillotomy-induced atrophy by Dmytro Nozdrenko, Kateryna Bogutska, Іhor Pampuha, Mykola Petrovsky, Yuriy Prylutskyy

“…Results. Previous registration of muscle soleus contraction force when applying 1 Hz stimulation lasting 1800 s with three pools revealed a decrease in maximal force responses after 15, 30, and 45 days of atrophy. …”
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Clinical Nurse Educators’ Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intentions: Protocol for a Scoping Review by Kateryna Metersky, Emily Richard, Yasin Yasin, Areej Al-Hamad, Valerie Tan

“… BackgroundClinical Nurse Educators (CNEs) play a critical role in supporting the recruitment, retention, and professional development of staff nurses in acute care hospital settings. …”
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Effects of physical activity interventions on the body mass index of children and adolescents in Latin America: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Vicente Martínez-Vizcaíno, Iván Cavero-Redondo, Celia Álvarez-Bueno, Andrés Godoy-Cumillaf, Armando Diaz

“…Since the data used in systematic reviews of this type will be extracted exclusively from published studies, approval from an ethics committee will not be required.PROSPERO registration number CRD42019077702.…”
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Roles and features of smart control and sensing applications for sleep quality improvement: a scoping review by Jun Ma, Fan Wu, Xiangtian Bai, Yonghong Liu, Zhe Dai, Yongkang Chen, Pingping Fang

“…Future research and product development can build on these insights to design sleep improvement products to innovative, personalised smart home solutions for better sleep.Ethics and dissemination As a review, ethical approval is not required. …”
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Intensive versus Guideline Blood Pressure and Lipid Lowering in Patients with Previous Stroke: Main Results from the Pilot 'Prevention of Decline in Cognition after Stroke Trial' (... by Philip M Bath, Polly Scutt, Daniel J Blackburn, Sandeep Ankolekar, Kailash Krishnan, Clive Ballard, Alistair Burns, Jonathan Mant, Peter Passmore, Stuart Pocock, John Reckless, Nikola Sprigg, Rob Stewart, Joanna M Wardlaw, Gary A Ford, PODCAST Trial Investigators

“…<h4>Background</h4>Stroke is associated with the development of cognitive impairment and dementia. We assessed the effect of intensive blood pressure (BP) and/or lipid lowering on cognitive outcomes in patients with recent stroke in a pilot trial.…”
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Effect of a multifaceted intervention with audit and feedback on low-risk childbirth practice: a multicentre prospective study by Kayo Ueda, Mai Takeshita, Yoshimitsu Takahashi, Hatoko Sasaki, Naoki Ozu, Takeo Nakayama

“…Multidisciplinary approaches, including QI and organizational development, are reportedly effective; however, the impact on low-risk childbirth care remains unclear. …”
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Elevating the role and professional contributions of the neonatal dietitian for the future: insights from the experts themselves by Deborah M. Abel, Alayne M. Gatto, Jennifer O. Fowler, Christina J. Valentine

“…Additionally, they reported having acknowledgement and appreciation (64.4%), motivation (54.1%), and opportunities for advancement (22.9%).ConclusionNeonatal registered dietitian nutritionists do not have a clear competency roadmap, nor a defined career development track. In addition, financial support or reimbursement for continuing education is not consistently an employee benefit, which may play a key role in job satisfaction and retention. …”
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Early Detection of Type 1 Diabetes in First-Degree Relatives in Saudi Arabia (VISION-T1D): Protocol for a Pilot Implementation Study by Iman S Algadi, Yazed AlRuthia, Muhammad H Mujammami, Khaled Hani Aburisheh, Metib Alotaibi, Sharifah Al Issa, Amal A Al-Saif, David Seftel, Cheng-Ting Tsai, Reem A Al Khalifah

“…The insights gained from this pilot program will inform the development of a national, population-based screening initiative designed to reduce diabetic ketoacidosis at diagnosis, improve long-term outcomes, and alleviate the economic burden of T1D. …”
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