Effects of movement behaviors on preschoolers’ cognition: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials by Catalina Pacheco, Victoria Culkin, Amelia Putkaradze, Nan Zeng

“…Future research should focus on integrated interventions that address PA, SB, and sleep to achieve a more comprehensive understanding of their collective impact on cognitive development in early childhood. Trial registration This study was registered with PROSPERO under the registration number CRD42023479156.…”
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Development and validation of a diabetes mellitus and prediabetes risk prediction function for case finding in primary care in Hong Kong: a cross-sectional study and a prospective... by Kathryn Choon Beng Tan, Carlos King Ho Wong, Esther Yee Tak Yu, Cindy Lo Kuen Lam, Emily Tsui Yee Tse, Weng Yee Chin, David Vai Kiong Chao, Eric Ho Man Tang, Weinan Dong, Will Ho Gi Cheng, Yuqi Mi, Laura Elizabeth Bedford, Welchie Wai Kit Ko

“…Existing risk models mainly rely on non-modifiable factors to predict only the DM risk, and few apply to Chinese people. This study aims to develop and validate a risk prediction function that incorporates modifiable lifestyle factors to detect DM and pre-DM in Chinese adults in primary care.Methods and analysis A cross-sectional study to develop DM/Pre-DM risk prediction functions using data from the Hong Kong’s Population Health Survey (PHS) 2014/2015 and a 12-month prospective study to validate the functions in case finding of individuals with DM/pre-DM. …”
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Post-approval variations to dossiers for vaccines: analysis of regulatory and methodological approaches used in the Russian Federation and abroad by V. A. Shevtsov, Yu. V. Olefir, V. A. Merkulov, V. P. Bondarev, I. N. Indikova, E. E. Evreinova, A. V. Rukavishnikov, L. M. Khantimirova, D. V. Gorenkov

“…The management of post-approval changes to registration dossiers for medicinal products is one of the most important factors for ensuring sustainable quality, safety and efficacy of medicines. …”
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DAWN: Designing Distributed Agents in a Worldwide Network by Zahra Aminiranjbar, Jianan Tang, Qiudan Wang, Shubha Pant, Mahesh Viswanathan

“…These advancements have led to the development of specialized LLM-based agents designed for diverse tasks such as coding and web browsing. …”
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Association between levothyroxine treatment for maternal subclinical hypothyroidism with negative TPOAb and early child neurodevelopment: A prospective real‐world clinical trial by Zhekun Zhao, Qiongjie Zhou, Huanqiang Zhao, Yu Xiong, Xiaotian Li

“…Abstract Introduction Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) during pregnancy is reported to have detrimental impact on pregnancy and child development. However, its treatment indications require further investigation in different thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb) status. …”
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Image preprocessing to enhance phase correlation of featureless images by Joshua Lentz, Hakki Erhan Sevil, David Fries

“…Abstract Traditional discussions of phase correlation for image registration consider the usefulness of the technique for feature-rich images and generally restrict image shifts to small percentages of the image size. …”
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An integrated approach for analyzing spatially resolved multi-omics datasets from the same tissue section by Thao Tran, Felicia Wee, Craig Ryan Joseph, Wanqiu Zhang, Jeffrey Chun Tatt Lim, Zhen Wei Neo, Li Yen Chong, Francis Hong Xin Yap, Nathan Heath Patterson, Marc Claesen, Alice Ly, Joe Yeong, Joe Yeong, Joe Yeong

“…However, these modalities are typically applied to separate tissue sections, limiting direct comparisons across molecular layers. We developed a wet-lab and computational framework to perform and integrate ST and SP from the same tissue section, as demonstrated on human lung cancer samples. …”
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Music therapy embedded in the life of dementia inpatient care to help prevent and manage distress: a feasibility study to inform a future trial by Naomi Thompson, Naomi Thompson, Helen Odell-Miller, Helen Odell-Miller, Chris Pointon, Chris Pointon, Benjamin R. Underwood, Benjamin R. Underwood, Benjamin R. Underwood, Emma Wolverson, Emma Wolverson, Emma Wolverson, Rachel Hunt, Rachel Hunt, Joanne Inglis, Joanne Inglis, Abdulwarrith Olawale, Lucy Pickering, Lucy Pickering, Alison Wilkinson, Alison Wilkinson, Christine Wise, Christine Wise, Cansu Buyukulas, Robert Dudas, Robert Dudas, Jufen Zhang, Ming-Hung Hsu, Ming-Hung Hsu

“…This co-designed, complex intervention development study aimed to test the feasibility of delivering a standardised music therapy protocol (MELODIC: Music therapy Embedded in the Life Of Dementia Inpatient Care) on these wards and the suitability of the research methods.MethodsThe MELODIC intervention aims to support the personalised use of music to prevent and manage distress through: 1) embedding a music therapist in the multidisciplinary team, 2) delivering clinical music therapy sessions, 3) developing musical care plans for each patient, 4) and training and support for staff and families to implement care plans. …”
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Development and evaluation of a Physiotherapy-led, WHO-ICOPE-Based, Person-Centered Integrated Care Program (PTICOPE) module to enhance intrinsic capacity in older adults: Protocol... by Nurhazrina Noordin, Akkradate Siriphorn, Yu Chye Wah, Maria Justine

“…<h4>Discussion</h4>This study will develop a PTICOPE based on the WHO-ICOPE framework and test its efficacy in the older population residing in the community. …”
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Developing and testing unconditional cash transfer strategies among young adults with first-episode psychosis in South Africa: a study protocol for a pilot randomised control trial... by Richard Lessells, Andrew Tomita, Vuyokazi Ntlantsana, Thirusha Naidu, Bonginkosi Chiliza, Saeeda Paruk, Lise Jamieson, Joyce Protas Mlay, Busisiwe Siphumelele Bhengu, Jonathan K Burns

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Prevalence of chronic respiratory disease using case-finding tools in adults living with noncommunicable disease in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review by Adriano Petrolini-Mateus, Gustavo Henrique Guimarães Araujo, Nathany Souza Schafauser-Segundo, Naiara Tais Leonardi, Viviane Castello-Simões, John R. Hurst, Renata Gonçalves Mendes

“…Five studies were excluded for not providing sufficient data, two for inadequate outcome ascertainment, two for being conducted in developed countries, and one for only including patients with a previous COPD diagnosis. …”
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Software complex for assessment and rehabilitation of motor disorders in patients with ischemic stroke by I. V. Tolmachev, V. M. Alifirova, S. D. Kаzakov, E. S. Koroleva

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Financial inclusion of the informal sector of marginalized counties in Kenya by Richard Wamalwa Wanzala, Lawrence Ogechukwu Obokoh

“…Strengthening financial inclusion in these regions will support poverty reduction and advance Kenya’s progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.…”
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Results of a phase I/IIa trial of SV-BR-1-GM inoculation with low-dose cyclophosphamide and interferon alpha (Bria-IMT) in metastatic breast cancer by Charles L. Wiseman, Jarrod P. Holmes, Carmen Calfa, Shaker R. Dakhil, Saveri Bhattacharya, George E. Peoples, Markus D. Lacher, Miguel Lopez-Lago, Alex Kharazi, Giuseppe Del Priore, Mingjin Chang, Daniel L. Adams, William V. Williams

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Progress, impacts and lessons from market shaping in the past decade: a systematic review by Wenhui Mao, Katharine Olson, Elina Urli Hodges, Krishna Udayakumar

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Internalisation of the SDGs in the Western Brazilian Amazon: a qualitative study on continuing education processes and health vulnerability by Larissa Pereira de Moura, José Tomás Mateos, Frederyk Kluyvert Ryjkaard Barbosa e Silva, Herleis Maria de Almeida Chagas, Danúzia da Silva Rocha, Rozilaine Redi Lago, Montserrat Gea-Sánchez

“…In alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on health and well-being, the health situation in the Brazilian Amazon stands out due to the region’s numerous vulnerabilities. …”
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Protocol to develop and pilot a primary mental healthcare intervention model to address the medium- to long-term Ebola associated psychological distress and psychosocial problems i... by Leticia Kyohangirwe, Richard S Mpango, Christine Tusiime, Rwamahe Rutakumwa, Joshua Ssebunnya, Andrew Obuku, Barbra Elsa Kiconco, Isaac Sekitoleko, Hafsa Sentongo, Kenneth Kalani, Wilson Muhwezi, Giulia Greco, Ricardo Araya Baltra, Birthe Loa Knizek, Pontiano Kaleebu, Valeria Mondelli, Nambusi Kyegombe, Patrick Tenywa, Philip Amanyire, Wilber Ssembajjwe, Crick Lund, Eugene Kinyanda

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Initial Psychometric Evaluation of the Barth Syndrome Symptom Assessment (BTHS-SA) for Adolescents and Adults in a Phase 2 Clinical Study by Chad Gwaltney, Alan Shields, Emily Love, Sarah Ollis, Jonathan Stokes, Iyar Mazar, Ethan Arenson, Anthony Aiudi, R. J. Wirth, Carrie Houts

“…The Barth Syndrome Symptom Assessment (BTHS-SA) is a patient-reported outcome questionnaire developed to assess BTHS symptom severity. The current study reflects the first exploration of the assessment’s psychometric performance. …”
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Methodical and hardware-software for recording and processing speech signals for diagnosis of neurological diseases by T. P. Kul, M. M. Mezhennaya, Yu. N. Rushkevich, A. N. Osipov, S. A. Likhachev, I. V. Rushkevich

“…The methodical and hardware-software on the basis of processing and analysis of speech signals for operative and objective diagnostics of neurological pathologies accompanied by speech function disorders are offered. The testing of developed methodological and software tools was carried out on the basis of the Republican Scientific and Practical Center of Neurology and Neurosurgery of the Ministry of Healthcare of Belarus and the Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics. …”
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Method for the study of isomers with high energy and momentum values by Yu. G. Shchepkin, N. I. Mazina, V. I. Slisenko

“…The technique for investigating isomeric states of nuclei with a large values of energy and total momentum created in the neutron capture reaction has been developed. The technique is based on the spectrometry of multiplicity, energy, and time of registration of instantaneous and delayed gamma cascades of isomer occupancy and decay, respectively. …”
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