Effectiveness of straight arm traction versus operative treatment for displaced paediatric supracondylar humerus fractures: a randomised single-blind controlled, a non-inferiority... by Mengistu Gebreyohanes Mengesha, Ephrem Gebrehana Adem, Claude F. Martin, William J. Harrison

“…Finding solutions which may avoid referral and operative intervention is paramount in developing access to timely and affordable care for all people. …”
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Economic evaluations of psychological treatments for common mental disorders in low- and middle-income countries: protocol for a systematic review by Vimbayi Mutyambizi-Mafunda, Bronwyn Myers, Katherine Sorsdahl, Esther Chanakira, Crick Lund, Susan Cleary

“…Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42020185277.…”
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Prognostic value of albumin-bilirubin grade in patients with cholangiocarcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mahyaar Omouri-Kharashtomi, Seyedeh Yasaman Alemohammad, Negin Moazed, Inas Afzali Nezhad, Hamed Ghoshouni

“…Abstract Background Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a type of cancer that develops in the biliary tract. CCA accounts for 10% of primary hepatic cancers and is characterized by its aggressive nature and poor prognosis. …”
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Impacts of consumption tracking and tailored feedback on meeting nutritional recommendations: a longitudinal regression discontinuity study by Nathaniel Jensen, Watson Lepariyo, Vincent Alulu, Simbarashe Sibanda

“…Methods In this paper, we causally tested if providing participants with consumption tracking information accompanied by tailored messaging that referenced internationally recognized dietary guidelines improved their consumption patterns. To do so, we developed a smartphone application that participants used to record their consumption and that of their children. …”
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Association of red and processed meat consumption with cancer incidence and mortality: An umbrella review protocol. by Ying Li, Shuping Yang, Chenyu Yu, Mei Wu, Sibin Huang, Yong Diao, Xunxun Wu, Huiyong Yang, Zhenyu Ma

“…<h4>Registration</h4>PROSPERO CRD42023414550.…”
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Detection of intracranial hypertension in children using optical coherence tomography: a systematic review by Michael Hisaund, Sohaib R Rufai, Noor ul Owase Jeelani, Rebecca J McLean

“…Validating prospective studies are, therefore, required to determine optimal OCT parameters in this role and to develop formal clinical guidelines.PROSPERO registration number CRD42019154254.…”
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International guidelines for self-report and proxy completion of paediatric health-related quality of life measures: a protocol for a systematic review by Julie Ratcliffe, Gang Chen, Kim Dalziel, Christine Mpundu-Kaambwa, Nancy Devlin

“…The search will be extended to websites of (1) international organisations for health technology assessment, (2) regulation, health economics and HRQoL outcomes research and (3) instrument developers. Three reviewers will independently screen titles and abstracts against the inclusion criteria. …”
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Paradoxical intention as a treatment for insomnia disorder: study protocol for a mixed-methods pilot trial by Christina Sandlund, Osame Salim, Markus Jansson-Fröjmark, Annika Norell

“…Introduction Paradoxical intention (PI) is an insomnia treatment developed in the 1970s, which instructs patients to gently attempt to remain awake while in bed at night with the lights off. …”
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Causes of under-five mortality using verbal autopsy and social autopsy studies (VASA) in Alexandria, Egypt, 2019 by Ramy Mohamed Ghazy, Mohga M Fekry, Abdel-Rahman Omran, Mohamed Mostafa Tahoun

“…# Background Determination of death causes is an important building block for civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS). This study aimed at identifying the causes of under-five mortality (U5M) in Alexandria using verbal autopsy (VA)…”
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Workflow for high definition documentation of the roman archaeological site of Herrera (Seville) by José-Antonio Benavides-Lopez, Jesus-Maria Rodriguez-Bulnes, Jorge Rouco-Collazo

“…The existence of a roof structure that protects them has forced us to carry out a manual flight with a UAV at a very low altitude (4m), and to develop different modeling strategies to guarantee metric precision and a high level of detail.…”
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A randomized trial to evaluate a complex, co-created, culture-sensitive intervention to promote healthy lifestyles and compliance to therapy in immigrants with type 2 diabetes: A p... by Laura Bonvicini, Francesco Venturelli, Francesca Bononi, Giulietta Luul Balestra, Giusy Iorio, Luca Ghirotto, Alessio Petrelli, Silvia Pierconti, Giovanna Laurendi, Maria Perticone, Alessio Pellegrino, Maria Boddi, Pietro Amedeo Modesti, Paolo Giorgi Rossi, DIABETHIC Working Group

“…<h4>Methods and analysis</h4>Between November 2023 and July 2024, four Italian primary care centres will recruit 200 immigrants with type 2 diabetes that will be randomised to usual health promotion practice or to the experimental health promotion intervention developed through a participatory process. Endpoints are changes in glycated haemoglobin, Body Mass Index, diet, physical activity and therapeutic adherence at 12 months after recruitment. …”
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Apical extrusion of debris with different rotary and reciprocating single-file endodontic instrumentation systems: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Muhammad Zubair Ahmad, Durre Sadaf, Marcy McCall MacBain, Ahmed Nabil Mohamed

“…Assessment of included studies will be done by utilising an evidence model developed on the basis of standards of quality reported in guidelines to document ex vivo and in vitro studies regarding dental materials and pertained for extrusion of debris apically and has been already used in quality assessment of studies involving quantification of debris extrusion apically. …”
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Protocol for a mixed-method cohort study investigating the prevalence and impact of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) in chronic pain rehabilitation by Jonathan Williman, Caroline Bell, Chad Sloley, Edward A Shipton

“…By exploring this potential association, better theoretical understanding of and better therapeutic approaches to chronic pain management could be developed. The study’s aim is to explore the prevalence and impact of obsessions–compulsions on the experience and rehabilitation of chronic pain among individuals attending different branches of a New Zealand pain service.Methods and analysis This is a cohort study using well-validated questionnaires and semistructured interviews. …”
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Current tools available for investigating vaccine hesitancy: a scoping review protocol by Charles Shey Wiysonge, Elizabeth O Oduwole, Elizabeth D Pienaar, Hassan Mahomed

“…Search strategies will be developed using controlled vocabulary and selected keywords. …”
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Healthcare utilisation and costs associated with poor access to diagnosis and treatment for children and young people with tic disorders by Tara Murphy, Rachael Hunter, Charlotte L Hall, Emma McNally, Marie Le Novere, Christopher Hollis

“…The availability of an evidence-based online therapy such as ORBIT could save money to the healthcare system.Clinical implications There is a need to improve service provision and develop national guidelines for tic disorders.Trial registration number ISRCTN70758207, NCT03483493.…”
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Validity and informativity enhancement of ultrasonic testing of cast parts of railway rolling stock by A. N. Kireev, Y. K. Sklifus, M. A. Kireeva

“…For an express automated use of the proposed method, the software product NDTRT-07.04-L is developed, and its operation algorithm is described. …”
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Understanding peer support among healthcare assistants delivering hospice care at home: a protocol for a realist review by Sonja McIlfatrick, Felicity Hasson, Tracey McConnell, Katarzyna Anna Patynowska

“…Data will be extracted and coded using a realist logic model of analysis. The review will develop an explanatory programme theory for peer-to-peer interventions which would identify what, how, for whom, why and in what circumstances peer-to-peer interventions may support delivery of hospice care at home. …”
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Effect of PLISSIT model counseling on the sexual quality of life of infertile women: a randomized controlled trial by Reyhane Amini, Mahboube Taebi, Hatav Ghasemi Tehrani

“…The present study was developed using the CONSORT clinical trial checklist. …”
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Efficacy of mailed surveillance invitations and telephone patient navigation to improve hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance uptake: study protocol of VIGILANT—a single-centre, tw... by Hooshang Izadi, Rohini Sharma, Maria Martinez, Maria Qurashi, Madhumitha Pandiaraja

“…Using a co-design approach, we have developed outreach material in tandem with patients, with the aim of boosting HCC surveillance. …”
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A Mobile Application to Reduce Time to Calculate Medication Dosage and Medication Administration Errors in Simulated Pediatric and Neonatal Settings: A Research Protocol for a Cros... by Somaye Norouzi, Zahra Sarkohi, Leila Alizadeh, Leila Ahmadian

“…The main outcome will be the time spent to calculate the drug dosage by the nurse. Conclusion Developing a MACDSS as a mobile application may significantly improve the time needed to calculate dosage or amount and lower medication administration errors. …”
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