Determination of Colles fracture risk index by X-ray images with the computer vision application by Wisam A. Hussein, Hussain J. AlKhatteib, Jawad K. Abbas

“…The results provide the basis for developing a robust predictive tool that can aid in the prevention and management of Colles fractures.…”
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Effect of mobile phone text message reminders on improving completeness and timeliness of routine childhood vaccinations in North-West, Ethiopia: a study protocol for randomised co... by Zeleke Abebaw Mekonnen, Binyam Tilahun, Kassahun Alemu, Martin Were

“…The trial findings on the effectiveness of mobile text message reminders in improving vaccination uptake will help to inform decision makers on the use of mobile health interventions in developing countries like Ethiopia. The scientific findings of the trial will also be published in reputable journals.Trial registration number PACTR201901533237287.…”
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Administrative liability: features of legal relations involving correctional agencies by D. A. Grishin, A. S. Dugenets

“…The main part of the legal relations of administrative responsibility that develop in the activities of correctional institutions and pre-trial detention centers are of a security nature. …”
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Real-time RT-PCR diagnostics of virus causing COVID-19 by E. V. Goncharova, A. E. Donnikov, V. V. Kadochnikova, S. A. Morozova, M. N. Boldyreva, I. S. Galkina, D. V. Blinov

“…Aim: the study was aimed to develop a reagent kit for the real-time RT-PCR diagnostics of virus causing COVID-19.Materials and Methods. …”
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Effectiveness of the rehabilitation program in patients with lumbar osteochondrosis and motor stereotype disorders using shock wave therapy by I.V. Gresko, V.A. Kolesnichenko

“…Levit was used; in the control group – only exercises program. The developed program of physical rehabilitation proved its effectiveness by a significant decrease in pain intensity indicators (p<0.001) by VAS scale, ODI disability level (p<0.001) and SKT kinesiophobia level (p <0.01), a significant increase in the spine mobility (p<0.05) and the lumbar spine mobility (p<0.05), flexion in the hip joints (p<0.05). …”
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Hepatitis B and C co-infection are independent predictors of progressive kidney disease in HIV-positive, antiretroviral-treated adults. by Amanda Mocroft, Jacqueline Neuhaus, Lars Peters, Lene Ryom, Markus Bickel, Daniel Grint, Janak Koirala, Aleksandra Szymczak, Jens Lundgren, Michael J Ross, Christina M Wyatt, INSIGHT SMART Study Group, ESPRIT Study Group

“…Median eGFR was 111, and 3.7% developed progressive CKD. After adjustment, the odds of progressive CKD were increased in participants with HCV (OR 1.72, 95% CI 1.07-2.76) or HBV (OR 2.26, 95% CI 1.15-4.44). …”
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Psychoeducation Group for Depression (PEG-D): Study protocol for a prospective, randomized, single-blind, crossover trial. by Adriana Munhoz Carneiro, Sara Lisboa Teodoro Silva, Fernando Dos Santos Fernandes, Jainan Rodrigues Barretto, Tatiane Rodrigues de Brito, Lilian Hupfeld Moreno, Fernando Cordeiro Pimentel, Bruna Alcaire Jorge, Leonardo Afonso Dos Santos, Matheus Rassi Fernandes Ramos, Ricardo Alberto Moreno

“…<h4>Aim</h4>To contribute to this field, we aim to develop and investigate the efficacy of a short psychoeducational program as an adjunctive treatment for depression.…”
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Method of electrochemical biotesting for comparative analysis of probiotic and antibiotic properties of various plant extracts by V. S. Sibirtsev, U. Yu. Nechiporenko

“…The developed method consists of periodic (every 2 h) registration of changes in pH, redox potential, and electrical conductivity of a liquid nutrient medium incubated in the presence and absence of viable test microorganisms and test samples.Results. …”
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Using community engagement to adapt anxiety cognitive behavioural therapy for autistic youth receiving services in Michigan community-based organisations: protocol for a mixed meth... by Amy Drahota, Jessica Tschida, Izza Peeran

“…However, BIACA has been developed and tested mostly in academic research laboratories and has involved a limited number of community clinicians. …”
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Healthcare workers’ perceptions of patient safety culture in emergency departments: a scoping review by Min Ji Kim, Ming Wei Jeffrey Woo

“…This review contributes to the academic field by bringing us closer to developing tailored interventions that can foster a positive patient safety culture in emergency departments.Protocol registration The protocol for this scoping review was registered in the Open Science Framework (https://osf.io/9f7qc).…”
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Novel education-based intervention to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for treatment of gonorrhoea in China: protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial by Xiang-Sheng Chen, Ting-Ting Jiang, Yun-Qing Yang, Ning-Xiao Cao, Yue-Ping Yin

“…Findings of the trial will be disseminated through conferences and peer-reviewed journals, and will be used to develop training programmes for physicians.Trial registration number ChiCTR2000029591.…”
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Database quality assessment in research in paramedicine: a scoping review protocol by Dean Kriellaars, Gordon Giesbrecht, Neil McDonald, Malcolm Doupe, Rob T Pryce

“…A number of database quality assessment (DQA) frameworks have been developed and used to evaluate data quality in other areas of healthcare. …”
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Evaluating the Efficiency of Work of the Department of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging by K. K. Osadchiy, E. A. Mershina, A. E. Bragina, V. E. Sinitsyn

“…The developed recommendations for optimizing work processes included measures of varying effectiveness and complexity, which could rank them according to three priority levels and identify long-term strategic initiatives.Conclusion. …”
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Determination of zinc content in insulin products by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry by Yu. N. Shvetsova, A. A. Erina, E. A. Khorolskaya, E. S. Zhigilei, N. E. Kuz’mina

“…This analytical procedure, as developed and validated, may be used in the quality control of medicinal products in the Russian healthcare system and at the batch release stage of pharmaceutical manufacturing.…”
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Barriers and enablers to walking in individuals with intermittent claudication: A systematic review to conceptualize a relevant and patient-centered program. by Ukachukwu Abaraogu, Elochukwu Ezenwankwo, Philippa Dall, Garry Tew, Wesley Stuart, Julie Brittenden, Chris Seenan

“…Identifying and examining barriers to walking may be an important step in developing a comprehensive patient-centered self-management intervention to promote walking in this population.…”
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A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess Capacity of Health Facility Laboratories in Zone One of Afar Regional State, Ethiopia by Chalachew Genet Akal, Tesfaye Andualem

“…Role of laboratory service in patient care is well recognized in developed compared to developing countries like Ethiopia where most medical decisions are based on clinical judgment. …”
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Radiation therapists’ perspectives on artificial intelligence: Insights from a single institution on Improving effectiveness and educational supports by Caroline Marr, Yat Tsang

“…Materials and Methods: This study used a cross-sectional online survey with a population of radiation therapists from a single institution. The survey was developed iteratively and was based on past literature. …”
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Large variations in risk of hepatocellular carcinoma and mortality in treatment naïve hepatitis B patients: systematic review with meta-analyses. by Maja Thiele, Lise Lotte Gluud, Annette Dam Fialla, Emilie Kirstine Dahl, Aleksander Krag

“…In total, 1,285 of 26,687 (5%) patients developed HCC and 730 of 12,511 (6%) patients died. …”
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Cortisol production in preterm infants with or without late-onset adrenal insufficiency of prematurity: A prospective observational study by Kenichi Masumoto, Noriko Tagawa, Yoshiharu Kobayashi, Satoshi Kusuda

“…Conclusion: Adrenal cortex maturity in preterm infants develops in parallel with postmenstrual age. Infants with late-onset AOP have undeveloped maturation of adrenocortical function after birth. …”
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Feasibility of a home-based computerized cognitive training for pediatric patients with congenital or acquired brain damage: An explorative study. by Claudia Corti, Geraldina Poggi, Romina Romaniello, Sandra Strazzer, Cosimo Urgesi, Renato Borgatti, Alessandra Bardoni

“…A commercially available CCT (Lumosity) developed in the English language was used due to the lack of telerehabilitation programs in the Italian language that allow stimulation of multiple cognitive domains and, at the same time, remote automatic collection of data. …”
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