A randomized pilot study of L-arginine infusion in severe falciparum malaria: preliminary safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics. by Tsin W Yeo, Daniel A Lampah, Indri Rooslamiati, Retno Gitawati, Emiliana Tjitra, Enny Kenangalem, Ric N Price, Stephen B Duffull, Nicholas M Anstey

“…Future studies may require increased doses of L-arginine.<h4>Trial registration</h4>ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00616304.…”
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Feasibility of video-based joint hypermobility assessment in individuals with suspected Ehlers-Danlos syndromes/generalised hypermobility spectrum disorders: a single-site observat... by Hance Clarke, Nimish Mittal, Andrea Sabo, Amol Deshpande, Babak Taati

“…Deterministic and machine learning systems will be developed and evaluated for estimating the ROM at each joint. …”
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Family-centered online positive psychological intervention for breast cancer patients and family caregivers: a single-arm pre-post study of feasibility and preliminary effects by Yao Zhang, Ruijin Tang, Dan Wang, Xiaoxu Li, Liuna Bi, Ming Shi, Jing Han

“…Four modules of online positive psychological interventions were developed, each lasting 20–30 min. Participants received a 4-week online positive psychological intervention during chemotherapy. …”
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How does the intensity of physical therapy affect the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-66) total score in children with cerebral palsy? A systematic review protocol by Mary Rahlin, Burris Duncan, Carol L Howe, Heidi L Pottinger

“…Whether the type of PT intervention, child’s age, and Gross Motor Function Classification System level influence the GMFM-66 scores will be also assessed.Methods and analysis This systematic review protocol was developed based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols (PRISMA-P) 2015 checklist. …”
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One Health approach for elimination of human anthrax in a tribal district of Odisha: Study protocol. by Debdutta Bhattacharya, Jaya Singh Kshatri, Hari Ram Choudhary, Debaprasad Parai, Jyoti Shandilya, Asit Mansingh, Matrujyoti Pattnaik, Kaushik Mishra, Shakti Prakash Padhi, Arun Padhi, Sanghamitra Pati

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This study would test the effectiveness of a complex public health intervention package developed using the ToC framework for the elimination of human anthrax in Koraput district by a comparative analysis of baseline and end-line data. …”
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Polysomnographic titration of non-invasive ventilation in motor neurone disease (3TLA): protocol for a process evaluation of a clinical trial by Marnie Graco, David J. Berlowitz, Abbey Sawyer, Anne E. Holland, Kate A. Carey, Yasmin Ahamed, Anna Ridgers, Natasha A. Lannin, the 3TLA trial Group

“…Methods To guide the design of the process evaluation, a logic model representing the 3TLA intervention, the likely mechanisms of impact, potential external contextual factors and assumptions, and the anticipated outcomes was developed by the researchers in collaboration with the 3TLA Trial Steering Committee. …”
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Menstrual disorders and associated factors among rural and tribal adolescent girls in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Rashni Chatterjee, Suman Chakrabarty

“…The study design was developed applying the PRISMA checklist-2020. The whole protocol was registered on PROSPERO (Registration ID: CRD42024385046). …”
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Attitudes toward and perceptions of barriers to research among medical students in the context of an educational and motivational strategy by Beatriz Quintero, Ruth Maldonado-Rengel, Solbey Morillo-Puente, Emilia Burneo-Sánchez

“…Understanding students’ predispositions and the barriers they face is essential for developing effective strategies, especially in educational contexts where research participation is limited. …”
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Issues of establishing the permissible discharge levels of ²³⁸U to surface waters taking into account its radiation and toxic effects by A. I. Kryshev, T. G. Sazykina, N. N. Pavlova

“…At present, discharges of 238U to surface waters by nuclear industry enterprises are limited by radiation factor. Registration and control of 238U discharges to water bodies is performed in units of radioactivity (Bq/year) according to the current permit for the water discharge of radioactive substances. …”
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Duration of hepatic portal occlusion is a valuable predictor for postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients underwent liver resection for liver cancer by Xiao Chen, Wen Juan Zhao, Jingxian Yu, Haiying Zhou, Yinghong Shi, Jian Gao, Yuxia Zhang

“…Results A total of 380 patients were consecutively included in the study, and 192 patients (50.53%) developed PONV. A linear relationship between PONV and the time of hepatic portal occlusion was observed. …”
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The Relationship Between Barriers to Physical Activity and Depressive Symptoms in Community-Dwelling Women by Caroline A. Figueroa, Adrian Aguilera, Thomas J. Hoffmann, Yoshimi Fukuoka

“…Methods: Three hundred eighteen physically inactive women aged 25–65 years completed the Barriers to Being Active Quiz (BBAQ) developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale at the baseline visit of the mobile phone-based physical activity education trial. …”
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Effect of a patient education program focused on weight stigma on quality of life and self-efficacy in patients living with obesity: study protocol for a randomized controlled tria... by Guillaume Ramsamy, Catherine Esnard, STEREOBES Consortium, Helena Mosbah, David Soussi Berjonval, Jean Pierre Faure, Marion Albouy

“…Methods The study compares two parallel arms following different interventions: Patient Education as Usual (PEU) program and the newly developed Patient Education STEREOBES (PES) program, which integrates additional components to counteract weight stigma. …”
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Beyond urodynamics: non-invasive approaches to diagnosing detrusor underactivity in men with lower urinary tract symptoms – a systematic review by Karolina Garbas, Łukasz Zapała, Aleksander Ślusarczyk, Hanna Piekarczyk, Tomasz Piecha, Piotr Radziszewski

“…The evaluated diagnostic methods included ultrasound parameters, biomarkers, uroflowmetry results, symptom questionnaires, and clinical characteristics. Developed models, including those based on artificial intelligence (AI), and nomograms were also assessed. …”
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Understanding the barriers and facilitators that impact physical activity levels in children and adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD): a rapid review by Alyssia Venna, Yves d’Udekem, Sabrina Figueiredo

“…Trial registration PROSPERO: CRD42024516250.…”
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Enhanced Efficiency in SMEs Attendance Monitoring: Low Cost Artificial Intelligence Facial Recognition Mobile Application by Hong-Danh Thai, Yeong-Seok Seo, Jun-Ho Huh

“…The paper focuses on developing a low-cost attendance monitoring mobile application that utilizes real-time facial recognition and location analysis for SMEs. …”
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Changes in perinatal mental healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic: a protocol for a collaborative research study between the COST actions RISEUP-PPD and DEVOTION by Emma Motrico, Sandra Nakić Radoš, Ana M Mesquita, Ana Ganho-Avila, Eleni Vousoura, Joan Lalor

“…A position paper will be developed to influence policy-making at a European level to alleviate the adversities caused by COVID-19.Trial registration number NCT04779775.…”
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Validation of salivary uric acid remote self-monitoring for early prediction of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: study protocol for a prospective, observational, multicentre co... by Isabel Reading, Amarnath Bhide, Ramesh Ganapathy, Baskaran Thilaganathan, Basia Chmielewska

“…Salurate is a salivary uric acid test that has the potential to identify pregnant women at risk of developing HDP several weeks before clinical manifestation.Methods and analysis This is a prospective, multicentre, observational, cohort study with health economics evaluation. …”
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Effectiveness of holistic interventions for people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: systematic review of controlled clinical trials. by Ulugbek Nurmatov, Susan Buckingham, Marilyn Kendall, Scott A Murray, Patrick White, Aziz Sheikh, Hilary Pinnock

“…There is an urgent need to develop and evaluate holistic care interventions designed improve HRQoL for people with severe COPD.…”
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Adapting self-measured blood pressure monitoring to reduce health disparities (ASPIRE): a pilot hybrid effectiveness‑implementation study protocol by Rasha Khatib, Nicole Glowacki, Iridian Guzman, Maureen Shields, Joseph Chase, Melanie Gordon

“…Results The feasibility of the study methods will be analyzed to inform a larger multi-site RCT informed by progression criteria developed in this protocol. Qualitative interviews with patients and providers will explore the appropriateness and implementation success of the toolkit using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). …”
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Individual goal-based plan based on nursing theory for adults with type 2 diabetes and self-care deficits: a study protocol of a randomised controlled trial by Janeth Leksell, Mats Martinell, Anna Lindholm Olinder, Jessica Rosman, Jan W Eriksson

“…The results will be disseminated in peer-reviewed publications.Trial registration number ISRCTN10030245.…”
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