A randomized, open-label study on the effect of nipocalimab on vaccine responses in healthy participants by Marta Cossu, Carolina Bobadilla Mendez, Amanda Jackson, Eugene Myshkin, Grace Liu, Edwin Lam, Ulf H. Beier, Kathleen Weisel, Brittney Scott, Jocelyn H. Leu, Sheng Gao, Dessislava Dimitrova

“…Results suggest that nipocalimab does not impact the development of IgG responses to T-cell–dependent/–independent vaccines and participants treated with nipocalimab can follow recommended vaccination schedules.Trial registration number: NCT05827874.…”
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Effects of a community-driven water, sanitation and hygiene intervention on water and sanitation infrastructure, access, behaviour, and governance: a cluster-randomised controlled... by Kevin Croke, John Paul Quattrochi, Aidan Coville, Eric Mvukiyehe, Caleb Jeremie Dohou, Federica Esu, Byron Cohen, Yannick Lokaya Bokasola

“…Since 2008, the Democratic Republic of Congo government has implemented a national programme, Healthy Villages and Schools (Villages et Ecoles Assainis (VEA), with support from UNICEF, financed by UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.Methods A cluster-level randomised controlled trial of VEA was implemented throughout 2019 across 332 rural villages, grouped into 50 treatment and 71 control clusters. …”
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A qualitative examination of barriers and facilitators to HIV prevention and treatment for people involved with the criminal justice system by Stephanie Villaire, Thomas Sease, Jen Pankow, Ahrein Bennett, Zoe Pulitzer, Laura Hansen, Cynthia Frank, Angela Di Paola, Wayne Lehman, Mark Sanchez, Arista McQuaid, Alysse Schultheis, Brandi Stein, Sandra A. Springer, Ank E. Nijhawan, Kevin Knight

“…Stakeholder feedback informing the development of interventions aimed at linking individuals to care is paramount to ensuring the success of the intervention. …”
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Actions of annatto-extracted tocotrienol supplementation on obese postmenopausal women: study protocol for a double-blinded, placebo-controlled, randomised trial by Rui Wang, JaeHoon Lee, Amir Aryaie, Grant Tinsley, Bruce A Watkins, Lane Moore, Adel Alhaj-Saleh, Kartik Shankar, Sarah R Wood, Chwan-Li Shen

“…Introduction Obesity is a major health concern in postmenopausal women, and chronic low-grade inflammation contributes to the development of obesity. Cellular studies and high-fat-diet-induced obese mouse model mimicking obesity show the antiobesity effect of annatto-extracted tocotrienols (TT) with antioxidant capability. …”
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Effect of tropical climates on the quality of commonly used antibiotics: the protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Johnstone Thitiri, Moses Ngari, Christina W Obiero, James A Berkley, Tsegaye Melaku, Sultan Suleman, Gemmechu Hasen, Sileshi Belew, Jimmy Shangala

“…A better understanding of the effects of climates may assist in the development of control strategies to help reduce factors contributing to poor-quality medicines. …”
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Full-thickness skin graft versus split-thickness skin graft for fasciocutaneous radial forearm free flap donor site closure: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jasper J. E. Moors, Zhibin Xu, Kunpeng Xie, Ashkan Rashad, Oliver Vladu, Jan Egger, Rainer Röhrig, Frank Hölzle, Behrus Puladi

“…Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42023351903.…”
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Regular human insulins versus rapid-acting insulin analogues in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes: a protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis and Trial Seque... by Johanne Juul Petersen, Sophie Juul, Caroline Barkholt Kamp, Pascal Faltermeier, Christina Dam Bjerregaard Sillassen, Tiago Jeronimo Dos Santos, Janus Christian Jakobsen

“…Systematic review registration PROSPERO: CRD42024508625.…”
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Nurses' occupational fatigue level and risk factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Rong Pi, Yunfang Liu, Rong Yan, Zong De, Yali Wan, Yi Chen, Zihan He, Fang Liu, Yan Wang, Suyun Li

“…It is imperative that healthcare systems provide enhanced support for nurses, a multifaceted approach is required, encompassing cultural shifts to reduce the normalization of overwork, organizational reforms to enhance staffing and scheduling, the implementation of fair compensation mechanisms, the development of targeted educational programs and individual-level interventions to promote healthier lifestyle practices.…”
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Head circumference and intelligence, schooling, employment, and income: a systematic review by Marina B O Freire, Rebeccah Slater, Thiago M Santos, Bruna G C da Silva, Luke Baxter, Ana M B Menezes

“…Abstract Background No consensus exists about the role of head circumference in identifying children at risk of suboptimal development. The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between head circumference and intelligence, schooling, employment, and income. …”
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The prevalence of mental disorders among homeless people in high-income countries: An updated systematic review and meta-regression analysis. by Stefan Gutwinski, Stefanie Schreiter, Karl Deutscher, Seena Fazel

“…<h4>Trial registration</h4>PROSPERO CRD42018085216.…”
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Rotation errors in path integration are associated with Alzheimer’s disease tau pathology: a cross-sectional study by Lise Colmant, Lisa Quenon, Lara Huyghe, Adrian Ivanoiu, Thomas Gérard, Renaud Lhommel, Pauline Coppens, Yasmine Salman, Vincent Malotaux, Laurence Dricot, Lukas Kunz, Nikolai Axmacher, Philippe Lefèvre, Bernard Hanseeuw

“…Abstract Background Early Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis is crucial for preventive therapy development. Standard neuropsychological evaluation does not identify clinically normal individuals with brain amyloidosis, the first stage of the pathology, defined as preclinical Alzheimer’s disease. …”
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Effectiveness of an impedance cardiography guided treatment strategy to improve blood pressure control in a real-world setting: results from a pragmatic clinical trial by Yuan Lu, Jianlei Gu, Harlan Krumholz, Hongyi Wang, Zhiying Zhang, Ningling Sun, Luyan Wang, Zheng J Ma, Zheng Lian

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Significant Effects of Oral Phenylbutyrate and Vitamin D3 Adjunctive Therapy in Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. by Akhirunnesa Mily, Rokeya Sultana Rekha, S M Mostafa Kamal, Abu Saleh Mohammad Arifuzzaman, Zeaur Rahim, Lamia Khan, Md Ahsanul Haq, Khaliqu Zaman, Peter Bergman, Susanna Brighenti, Gudmundur H Gudmundsson, Birgitta Agerberth, Rubhana Raqib

“…<h4>Background</h4>Development of new tuberculosis (TB) drugs and alternative treatment strategies are urgently required to control the global spread of TB. …”
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Design of the FP-RESTORE study: a protocol for prospective, observational study of real-world treatments with endovascular therapy in patients with femoropopliteal artery Tosaka II... by Qiang Li, Xu Li, Xin Fang, Meng Ye, Min Zhou, Zhenyu Shi, Hongfei Sang, Yong Ding, Ziheng Wu, Zibo Feng, Lianrui Guo

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Characteristics and outcomes of initial virologic suppressors during analytic treatment interruption in a therapeutic HIV-1 gag vaccine trial. by Jonathan Z Li, Chanson J Brumme, Michael M Lederman, Zabrina L Brumme, Hongying Wang, John Spritzler, Mary Carrington, Kathleen Medvik, Bruce D Walker, Robert T Schooley, Daniel R Kuritzkes, AIDS Clinical Trials Group A5197 Study Team

“…The association between CTLA-4 and PD-1 expression on CD4+ T cells and virologic outcome warrants further study in trials of other therapeutic vaccines in development.<h4>Trial registration</h4>ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00080106.…”
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The relationship between social support and smartphone addiction: the mediating role of negative emotions and self-control by Guanping Zhong, Yang Shu, Yuelin Zhou, Hongwei Li, Jiushun Zhou, Lian Yang

“…Abstract Background With the rapid development of the internet, smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives. …”
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Defining and Measuring Engagement and Adherence in Digital Mental Health Interventions: Protocol for an Umbrella Review by Lyen Krenz Yap, Edel Ennis, Maurice Mulvenna, Jorge Martinez-Carracedo

“…The findings will support the development of standardized definitions and measurement frameworks, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness and inclusivity of DMHIs. …”
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Mobile applications enhance out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Qingqing Tong, Manhong Zhou, Xiaohui Liu, Jianmei Long, Li Li, Xiaoying Pan, Huiming Gao, Rujun Hu

“…The findings aimed to guide the development and optimization of prehospital public emergency response systems. …”
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The relationship between metformin administration and age-related macular degeneration; a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies by Abdulateef Abdulkadhium mashaf, Mohammed Abdul-Mounther Othman, Omer Mansib Kassid, Hakim S. Sultan Aljibori, Abdul Amir H kadhum, Ahmed Ali Mohammed, Raed Muslim Mhaibes

“…Moreover, female gender was identified as a risk factor for AMD development. However, further studies are required on this subject to reach a definite conclusion. …”
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Comparative efficacy of mind–body exercise for pain, function, quality of life in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Kaixia Gao, Jinmeng Tao, Guangyuan Liang, Chen Gong, Lin Wang, Yuling Wang

“…The Cochrane Risk-of-Bias Tool 2.0 and Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development & Evaluation (GRADE) approach were used to assess literature quality and evidence certainty for each outcome. …”
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