Pivotal role of environmental toxicants on developing infectious diseases in LMICs: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mahbubur Rahman, K M Saif-Ur-Rahman, Md Shariful Islam, Sadia Afrin, Rehnuma Haque Sarah, Md Zamiur Rahaman

“…However, the rapid globalisation in developing countries, environmental change and the emergence, spread, persistence and severity of infectious diseases are not yet well understood. …”
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Study protocol for developing deprescribing clinical practice guidelines: evidence-based GRADE methodology and a Delphi consensus method by Hui Wen Quek, Amy Page, Kenneth Lee, Christopher Etherton-Beer

“…This protocol outlines the development of deprescribing clinical practice guidelines targeting many commonly prescribed medicines for older people, specifically focusing on applying the evidence-based Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology alongside a Delphi consensus-building process. …”
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Risk prediction tools for pressure injury occurrence: an umbrella review of systematic reviews reporting model development and validation methods by Bethany Hillier, Katie Scandrett, April Coombe, Tina Hernandez-Boussard, Ewout Steyerberg, Yemisi Takwoingi, Vladica Velickovic, Jacqueline Dinnes

“…Standardised and rigorous approaches to risk prediction model development and validation are needed. Trial registration The protocol was registered on the Open Science Framework ( https://osf.io/tepyk ).…”
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Long-term kinetics of proviral load in HTLV-1 carriers: defining risk for the development of adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma by Koji Jimbo, Masanori Nojima, Keiko Toriuchi, Makoto Yamagishi, Makoto Nakashima, Yoshihisa Yamano, Kaoru Uchimaru, Yasuhito Nannya

“…Abstract Background Assessment of adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATL) development among human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1)-infected individuals (carriers) constitute a significant issue. …”
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Development of a family-community interaction programme in the treatment of women with postpartum depression: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Shanshan Wang, Panpan Wang, Peng Wang, Rui Ma, Di Zhao, Huashan Yang, Panpan Guo, Shiguang Wang, Meilan Niu, Yi Yun, Chuqiao Wu

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Association between maternal mental health and early childhood development, nutrition, and common childhood illnesses in Khwisero subcounty, Kenya. by Amanuel Abajobir, Daniel Maina, Elizabeth Wambui, Estelle M Sidze

“…Individual, parental, and household factors-including maternal age, household wealth index, and decision-making regarding child healthcare-were significantly associated with children's development, nutrition status, and health outcomes.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Children of mothers with low mental health scores demonstrated suboptimal developmental outcomes, nutritional status, and overall well-being, particularly for those from impoverished households. …”
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Methodology for developing and evaluating food-based dietary guidelines and a Healthy Eating Index for Ethiopia: a study protocol by Tesfaye Hailu Bekele, Jeanne JHM de Vries, Laura Trijsburg, Edith Feskens, Namukolo Covic, Gina Kennedy, Inge D Brouwer

“…This paper describes the methodology for the development of Ethiopian FBDGs and for creating and evaluating a Healthy Eating Index and a scoring tool that can be used to monitor the adherence of the population to FBDGs.Methods and analysis A multidisciplinary technical working group will be tasked to develop FBDGs for the general population above 2 years of age based on identification of priority diet-related public health problems and risk factors, and a systematic review of dietary patterns in relation to the identified priority health outcomes, following a multistep process. …”
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Systematic description of the development of a complex health intervention of information and support in a new pregnancy after pregnancy loss by Emily Koert, Sarah Fredsted Villadsen, Rebecca Mackel, Helene Cagara, Tanja Schlaikjær Hartwig, Henriette Svarre Nielsen, Lone Schmidt

“…Abstract Background In this paper, we present a systematic description of the development method of a complex health intervention (PREGAFTERPL) for couples with prior pregnancy loss (PL) to provide information and support in a new pregnancy using co-production and prototyping. …”
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The impact of using simulation-based learning to further develop communication skills of pharmacy students and pharmacists: a systematic review by Laura Foucault-Fruchard, Vanessa Michelet-Barbotin, Alison Leichnam, Martine Tching-Sin, Pierre Nizet, Sophie Tollec, Fabien Nativel, Elise Vene, Clémentine Fronteau, Jean-François Huon

“…Conclusion Despite study heterogeneity, this systematic review concluded that simulation-based training significantly enhances perception, confidence, and communication skills. The development of clear guidelines and standardized assessment tools to evaluate communication would significantly improve the validity and reliability of future research efforts (PROSPERO registration: n°CRD42022371915).…”
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Development of a high-performing, cost-effective and inclusive Afrocentric predictive model for stroke: a meta-analysis approach  by M Nweke, P Oyirinnaya, P Nwoha, SB Mitha, N Mshunqane, N Govender, M Ukwuoma, SC Ibeneme

“…Also, some of the existing models include expensive biomarkers that are unsuitable for resource-limited settings. This study aims to develop a cost-effective and inclusive Afrocentric predictive model for stroke (CAPMS). …”
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Development of AL101 (GSK4527226), a progranulin-elevating monoclonal antibody, as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease by Balasubrahmanyam Budda, Ananya Mitra, Lovingly Park, Hua Long, Michael Kurnellas, Nga Bien-Ly, William Estacio, Brady Burgess, Grace Chao, Tina Schwabe, Robert Paul, Sara Kenkare-Mitra, Arnon Rosenthal

“…AL101 (GSK4527226) is a monoclonal antibody that binds to the sortilin receptor and is being developed as a potential PGRN-elevating therapy for AD. …”
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Interaction of polymorphism of the interleukin-6 gene with immunological damages and their role in the development of mixed cryoglobulinemia in patients with chronic hepatitis C by K. V. Kalashnyk, Yu. Yu. Riabokon, O. V. Riabokon

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Development of the Big Ten Academic Alliance Collaborative for Women in Medicine and Biomedical Science: “We Built the Airplane While Flying It” by Maya S Iyer, Aubrey Moe, Susan Massick, Jessica Davis, Megan Ballinger, Kristy Townsend

“…We developed a fiscal model to guide registration fees, budget tracking, and solicitation of conference funding from academic and industry sponsors. …”
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Enablers and barriers in the professional development of nurses employed full-time at university nursing studies in Croatia: a qualitative study by Lara Vinko, Valentina Koscak, Mia Plenkovic, Ivica Matic, Marta Civljak, Marin Cargo, Vesna Mijoc, Ivana Barac, Sanja Zoranic, Mario Marendic, Marijana Neuberg, Dijana Majstorovic, Alen Brecek, Kata Ivanisevic, Andrea Vuksa, Natasa Skitarelic, Zrinka Puharic, Snjezana Cukljek, Livia Puljak

“…These factors are essential to fostering the professional development of nurses within an academic setting. Clinical trial registration Not applicable. …”
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Specifications and functional impact of a self-triggered grasp neuroprosthesis developed to restore prehension in hemiparetic post-stroke subjects by R. Le Guillou, J. Froger, M. Morin, M. Couderc, C. Cormier, C. Azevedo-Coste, D. Gasq

“…A wearable version of this device is being developed to improve prehension abilities at home. …”
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“Take-home” functional electrical stimulation for depression: protocol for a prototype development and proof of concept randomized controlled trial by Fatemeh Gholamali Nezhad, Vanessa K. Tassone, Ilya Demchenko, Jia Xi Mary Chen, Stephanie N. Iwasa, Josh Martin, Naaz Desai, Hani E. Naguib, Milos R. Popovic, Venkat Bhat

“…Eligible participants will have three on-site visits including one mask development visit, one mask delivery visit, and one follow-up visit at the end of the study. …”
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Development of a Mobile Intervention for Procrastination Augmented With a Semigenerative Chatbot for University Students: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Seonmi Lee, Jaehyun Jeong, Myungsung Kim, Sangil Lee, Sung-Phil Kim, Dooyoung Jung

“…Traditional time management apps lack therapeutic strategies like cognitive behavioral therapy to address procrastination’s psychological aspects. Therefore, we developed and integrated a semigenerative chatbot named Moa into a to-do app. …”
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Development and validation of a high-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry method for quantification of tofacitinib in human plasma by E. S. Vetrova, P. K. Karnakova, N. S. Bagaeva, K. K. Karnakova, M. O. Popova, A. A. Popova, O. A. Archakova, T. N. Komarov, I. E. Shohin

“…Development and validation of a method for quantifying the analyte in biosamples remains to be a crucial part of the bioequivalence studies.Aim. …”
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A protocol for developing, disseminating, and implementing a core outcome set for caesarean scar ectopic pregnancy research: COSCAR by Simrit Nijjar, Cecilia Bottomley, Munira Oza, Ilan E. Timor-Tritsch, Andrea Kaelin Agten, Francesco D’Antonio, Krystle Y. Chong, Lan N. Vuong, Jin Li, Rosanna Acklom, Ben W. Mol, Davor Jurkovic, the International Collaboration COSCAR

“…This variation in reporting of outcomes leads to heterogeneity and an inability to directly, or reliably compare results of studies, leaving the question of what the optimal treatment is unanswered. We aim to develop a minimum set of outcomes that should be reported in all future research in CSEP. …”
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Evaluating an early Interdisciplinary Multimodal Assessment for Patients at Risk of Developing Chronic Pain: Results of a Multicentre RCT in Germany by Daniel Szczotkowski, Sandra Meyer-Moock, Thomas Kohlmann, Karin Deppe, Anne Gärtner, Greta Hoffmann, Thomas Isenberg, Gabriele Lindena, Ursula Marschall, Carolin Martin, Beatrice Metz-Oster, Lena Milch, André Möller, Bernd Nagel, Frank Petzke, Anke Preissler, Julia Pritzke-Michael, Leonie Schouten, Katja Schwenk, Catharina Schumacher, Anja Waidner, Ulrike Kaiser

“…Abstract Introduction Patients at risk of developing chronic pain are often significantly impaired in their daily, social and work activities. …”
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