Theory-based mobile phone text messaging intervention for blood pressure control (TEXT4BP) among hypertensive patients in Nepal: study protocol for a feasibility randomised control... by Buna Bhandari, Padmanesan Narasimhan, Abhinav Vaidya, Rohan Jayasuriya

“…This study aims to test the feasibility and acceptability of a text messaging intervention for blood pressure control ‘(TEXT4BP)’, developed based on behavioural change theory to improve treatment adherence and lifestyle change among hypertensive patients in Nepal.Methods and analysis The TEXT4BP intervention will be tested using a two-arm parallel-group, unblinded, individually randomised controlled trial. …”
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Results of antiretroviral treatment interruption and intensification in advanced multi-drug resistant HIV infection from the OPTIMA trial. by Mark Holodniy, Sheldon T Brown, D William Cameron, Tassos C Kyriakides, Brian Angus, Abdel Babiker, Joel Singer, Douglas K Owens, Aslam Anis, Ruth Goodall, Fleur Hudson, Mirek Piaseczny, John Russo, Martin Schechter, Lawrence Deyton, Janet Darbyshire, OPTIMA Team

“…Primary outcome was time to developing a first AIDS-defining event (ADE) or death from any cause. …”
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“Like a rollercoaster”: carer experiences of residential treatment for eating disorders by Rebekah Rankin, Janet Conti, Lucie Ramjan, Phillipa Hay

“…Given the critical role of carers in treatment outcomes, further research is essential to deepen our understandings of the carer experience and develop interventions that support both the experiencing person and their primary support people. …”
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Proactive strategies to optimize engagement of Black, Hispanic/Latinx, transgender, and nonbinary individuals in a trial of a novel agent for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). by Michelle Cespedes, Moupali Das, J Carlo Hojilla, Jill Blumenthal, Karam Mounzer, Moti Ramgopal, Theo Hodge, Thiago S Torres, Charles Peterson, Senzokuhle Shibase, Ayana Elliott, A C Demidont, Larkin Callaghan, C Chauncey Watson, Christoph Carter, Alex Kintu, Jared M Baeten, Onyema Ogbuagu

“…Site-specific recruitment goals were also developed based on local demographics and HIV incidence. …”
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Evaluating the efficacy of Internet-Based Exercise programme Aimed at Treating knee Osteoarthritis (iBEAT-OA) in the community: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Abhishek Abhishek, Sameer Akram Gohir, Paul Greenhaff, Ana M. Valdes

“…As of today, there are no disease-modifying drugs, but there is evidence that muscle strengthening exercises can substantially reduce pain and improve function in this disorder, and one very well tested physiotherapy protocol is the ‘Better Management of Patients with Osteoarthritis’ developed in Sweden. Given the high prevalence of knee OA, a potentially cost-effective, digitally delivered approach to treat knee OA should be trialled. …”
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Fruit and vegetables consumption among school-going adolescents: Findings from the baseline survey of an intervention program in a semi-urban area of Dhaka, Bangladesh. by Marium Salwa, Fatima Subaita, Sohel Reza Choudhury, Md Khalequzzaman, Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, Mahfuzur Rahman Bhuiyan, M Atiqul Haque

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>The findings revealed insufficient fruit and vegetables intake among adolescents in a semi-urban area of Bangladesh and associated socio-environmental, personal, and behavioral factors that were utilized in developing an intervention program for this transient age group.…”
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Real-world evidence on the association of novel antidiabetic medication use with cancer risk and protective effects: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Ahmed S. Kenawy, Yi-Shao Liu, Ayobami Aiyeolemi, Godwin Okoye, Chanhyun Park

“…Conclusion: SGLT-2i users have a lower risk of developing cancers than sulfonylureas, GLP-1a, and DPP-4i users. …”
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Association of trajectories of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentration with risk of cardiovascular disease: the Kailuan Study by Yun Li, Hui Zhou, Qing Yue, Xiaoxu Ma, Xiong Ding, Zhe Shu

“…Long-term monitoring of non-HDL-C could be useful to improve the prediction of CVD risk.Trial registration number ChiCTR-TNC-1100148.…”
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GNSS-denied geolocalization of UAVs using terrain-weighted constraint optimization by Fushan Yao, Chaozhen Lan, Longhao Wang, Hongfa Wan, Tian Gao, Zijun Wei

“…Localization using onboard cameras and satellite images provides a promising solution for UAVs operating in GNSS-denied environments. In this paper, we developed a novel UAV visual localization system for GNSS-denied situations, both day and night, that integrates image matching, visual odometry (VO), and terrain-weighted constraint optimization. …”
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Efficacy and Central Mechanism of Acupuncture Treatment for Subacute Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Clinical Neuroimaging&amp;nbsp;Protocol by Ren J, Gao Z, Chang BY, Cui MJ, Wang HJ

“…Jia Ren,&amp;ast; Zhen Gao,&amp;ast; Bo-Ya Chang, Meng-Jie Cui, Hai-Jun Wang Second Clinical Medical College, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong, Shanxi, 030619, People’s Republic of China&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Hai-Jun Wang, Second Clinical Medical College, Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Daxue Street, No. 121, Jinzhong, Shanxi, 030619, People’s Republic of China, Email whjdavid@163.comPurpose: The chronification of pain is a multifaceted process, and low back pain (LBP), being one of the most prevalent health concerns globally, is particularly prone to developing into a chronic condition. Acupuncture is a common method of treating LBP in Chinese medicine, which is safe and effective. …”
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Comparison of single-piece and multiple-piece cartilage grafts for the repair of large tympanic membrane perforations: a randomized controlled trial by Jian Yang, Zhengcai Lou

“…None of the patients developed postoperative otitis media with effusion or graft retraction. …”
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Ethnodemographic Processes among the Udmurts of the Kirov Region during the Soviet Period by Natalia V. Chernysheva

“…Historically, Russian society has developed as a multiethnic one, and today its composition is undergoing changes largely driven by assimilation processes. …”
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Predictive modelling methods of hospital readmission risks for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a systematic review protocol by Maude Laberge, Paolo Landa, André Côté, Balkissa Tonde, Metogara Mohamed Traore

“…The review will include studies that develop or validate predictive models for hospital readmissions in COPD patients. …”
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Neonatal mortality rates, characteristics, and risk factors for neonatal deaths in Ghana: analyses of data from two health and demographic surveillance systems by Shadrach Dare, Abraham R. Oduro, Seth Owusu-Agyei, Daniel F. Mackay, Laurence Gruer, Alfred Kwesi Manyeh, Ernest Nettey, James F. Phillips, Kwaku Poku Asante, Paul Welaga, Jill P. Pell

“…Background Reducing neonatal mortality rates (NMR) in developing countries is a key global health goal, but weak registration systems in the region stifle public health efforts. …”
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A laboratory feasibility study using a computer algorithm for anastomosis segmentation of epicardial ultrasonography images from distal coronary artery bypass anastomoses by Alex Skovsbo Jørgensen, Martin Siemienski Andersen, Lasse Riis Østergaard, Samuel Emil Schmidt, Dorte Nøhr, Jan Jesper Andreasen

“…Trial registration The study was registered on September 29, 2016, before enrolment of the first participant (ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02919124).…”
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A Two-Year Review on Epidemiology and Clinical Characteristics of Dengue Deaths in Malaysia, 2013-2014. by Yuan Liang Woon, Chee Peng Hor, Narwani Hussin, Ariza Zakaria, Pik Pin Goh, Wee Kooi Cheah

“…Only 34% were suspected of dengue illness at their initial presentation. More adults developed severe plasma leakage (p = 0.018). More than half (54%) suffered from multi-organ involvement, and 20.2% were free from any organ involvement. …”
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Study designs and outcomes used in evaluation studies of hospital-presenting self-harm: protocol for a methodological systematic review by Eimear Ruane-McAteer, Paul Corcoran, eve griffin, John Browne, Pawel Hursztyn

“…Ethical approval is not required for this review.PROSPERO registration number CRD42020208714.…”
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Improving Meal Acceptance of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder (AUT-MENU Project): Protocol for a Bicentric Intervention Study by Maria Vittoria Conti, Chiara Breda, Sara Basilico, Ilaria Zambon, Angeliki Sofroniou, Stefania Ruggeri, Maria Luisa Scalvedi, Hellas Cena

“…Based on T0 findings and existing nutritional recommendations for individuals with ASD, targeted menus are developed and tested. At T1, the same assessment tools used at T0 will be applied to evaluate intervention effects. …”
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Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia mimicking acute appendicitis in children: a retrospective analysis of 259 cases by Neslihan Gulcin, M. Sddk Dicle, Cengiz Gul, Semih L. Mirapoglu, Ceyhan Sahin, Mehmet Arpack, Aytekin Kaymakc

“…During follow-up, some patients developed systemic or autoinflammatory conditions such as FMF, IBD, or celiac disease. …”
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Evaluating the feasibility of study methods for a future trial-based economic evaluation of a multistage shared decision-making program for type 2 diabetes mellitus: Protocol for a... by Anna Tichler, Dorijn F L Hertroijs, Ghislaine A P G van Mastrigt, Martijn C G J Brouwers, Dirk Ruwaard, Arianne M J Elissen

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>We developed a multistage shared decision-making program for type 2 diabetes that aims to support person-centered type 2 diabetes management in primary care. …”
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