Feasibility of a mobile app for traumatic stress management using neurofeedback-based meditation and binaural beat music: A pilot randomized controlled trial by Yun-Jung Choi, Dong-Hee Cho, Na-Rae Lee

“…To help and alleviate these traumatic stress, we developed an evidence-based mobile application (app) for easy accessibility. …”
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Assessment of improved neonatal ward infrastructure on neonatal health outcomes in southern Malawi by Ingunn Haraldsdóttir, Bob Milanzi Faque, Thordur Thorkelsson, Geir Gunnlaugsson

“…One of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) includes reducing NMR to at least 12 per 1,000 live births by 2030. …”
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HEMA-free versus HEMA-containing adhesive systems: a systematic review by Esraa Abdelkhalek, Hamdi H. Hamama, Salah H. Mahmoud

“…Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42023448952.…”
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Encapsulated donor faeces for faecal microbiota transplantation: the Glyprotect protocol by Mette Mejlby Hansen, Nina Rågård, Pia Winther Andreasen, Sara Ellegaard Paaske, Jens Frederik Dahlerup, Susan Mikkelsen, Christian Erikstrup, Simon Mark Dahl Baunwall, Christian Lodberg Hvas

“…Design: Using iterative quality improvement methods, we developed and validated the Glyprotect protocol as a reproducible protocol for cryopreserving minimally processed donor faeces in a standard hospital laboratory setting. …”
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Medical versus surgical methods of early abortion: protocol for a systematic review and environmental scan of patient decision aids by Rachel Thompson, Kyla Z Donnelly

“…We aim to disseminate the findings in a scientific journal, via academic and/or professional conferences and among the broader community to contribute knowledge about current early abortion method decision-making support.Trial registration number This protocol is registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (CRD42015016717).…”
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Stable angina pectoris: population trends, diagnostics, secondary prevention, and antianginal therapy by R. G. Oganov, V. K. Lepakhin, S. B. Fitilev, A. M. Levin, I. I. Shkrebneva, Yu. Yu. Titarova, M. K. Doronkina

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Exploring the potential of German claims data to identify incident lung cancer patients by Josephine Kanbach, Nikolaj Rischke, Sabine Luttmann, Ulrike Haug

“…Conclusions The algorithm we applied to identify incident LC patients in German claims data yielded plausible results, supporting its validity. Trial registration Not applicable.…”
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Effect of goal-directed perceptual-motor exercise on children with specific learning difficulties: a randomized controlled trial by Elif Punar, Ömer Şevgin

“…Therefore, the inclusion of physical and task-specific perceptual-motor exercises in educational programs may offer several avenues for cognitive skill development in SLD children. Trial registration The protocol is retrospectively registered with http://clinicaltrials.gov/ (16/August/2023, Clinical Trial, NCT05998083).…”
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Ticagrelor vs Clopidogrel in addition to Aspirin in minor ischemic stroke/ transient ischemic attack-Protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis. by Gabriele Zitikyte, Danielle Carole Roy, Shan Dhaliwal, Ronda Lun, Brian Hutton, Risa Shorr, Dar Dowlatshahi

“…Registration ID with Open Science Framework: 10.17605/OSF.IO/XDJYZ.…”
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Impact of joint commission international accreditation on occupational health and patient safety: A systematic review. by Anni Vuohijoki, Leena Ristolainen, Juhana Leppilahti, Sanna-Maria Kivivuori, Heikki Hurri

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>The impacts of accreditation are significant in underdeveloped than in developed nations where the legal requirements are high. …”
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Effect of drought stress and maternal growth conditions on germination and seedling growth of wild oat (Avena ludoviciana) by A. Nezami, H.R. Khazaie, A.R. Barjasteh

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Protocol for a Hybrid-type 1 pilot study of a randomized control trial of a brief, peer-delivered treatment to improve father depression and child mental health in Kenya. by Ali Giusto, Florence Jaguga, Dan Aburi, Mercy Korir, Winnie Maina, Wilter Rono, Michaela Greenlee

“…To address this gap, a team of US- and Kenyan-based clinician-researchers developed Learn, Engage, Act, Dedicate (LEAD), a five-session, task-shifted psychosocial intervention for fathers in Eldoret, Kenya.…”
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Study protocol of a non-randomized controlled trial on a circumplex model-based motivational training program for pre-service physical education teachers by Carlos Mayo-Rota, Ángel Abós, Javier García-Cazorla, Zilia Villafaña-Samper, Luis García-González

“…Findings will contribute empirical evidence on the effectiveness of Self-Determination Theory-based interventions in initial teacher education, informing curriculum development and supporting the advancement of evidence-based pedagogical training in Physical Education.Clinical trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov, identifier NCT06924554.…”
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Global environmental risk factors of schizophrenia: a study protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies by Seyyed Muhammad Mahdi Mahdavinoor, Aghil Mollaei, Sara Farhang

“…The results of this study will be published in an international peer-reviewed journal.PROSPERO registration number CRD42022359327.…”
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Human beta-defensin 3 is up-regulated in cutaneous leprosy type 1 reactions. by Anna L Cogen, Stephen L Walker, Chrissy H Roberts, Deanna A Hagge, Kapil D Neupane, Saraswoti Khadge, Diana N J Lockwood

“…The type of leprosy developed depends upon the host immune response. Type 1 reactions (T1Rs), that complicate borderline and lepromatous leprosy, are due to an increase in cell-mediated immunity and manifest as nerve damage and skin inflammation. …”
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Agrarian legislation of interwar Poland: specificities of its implementation in Eastern Galicia by Vitaliy Vyzdryk, Oleksandra Melnyk, Oleg Muravskiy

“…Although Poland’s agrarian legislation largely protected the interests of large landowners, it at the same time contributed to the creation of new farms, improved the mechanism of legal registration of land rights, which strengthened civilized market relations in the economic sector. …”
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Methodological considerations for assessing elder mistreatment of older adults with cognitive impairment: A scoping review protocol. by Karen E Schlag, Rebecca Czyz, Monique R Pappadis

“…Accordingly, this scoping review (OSF registration osf.io/759k3) will identify, summarize, and compare methodological considerations adopted in studies assessing EM risk and occurrence among older persons with varying degrees of cognitive impairment. …”
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ARACOV-02. Specialized nutritional intervention and telerehabilitation in patients with long COVID: Protocol of a randomized controlled trial. by Beatriz Carpallo-Porcar, Carolina Jiménez-Sánchez, Sandra Calvo, Pilar Irún, Elena Kolesnyk-Sumskaya, Ana Isabel Aller-Blanco, Esther Del Corral Beamonte

“…<h4>Background</h4>It is estimated that at least 10% of the population infected with SARS-CoV-2 develop Post COVID Condition, which is characterized by a diverse array of symptoms including dyspnea, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and deterioration in quality of life. …”
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Tuberculosis among refugees and migrant populations: Systematic review. by Abyot Meaza, Habteyes Hailu Tola, Kirubel Eshetu, Tedla Mindaye, Girmay Medhin, Balako Gumi

“…These groups are among the most vulnerable populations at increased risk of developing TB. However, there is no systematic review that attempts to summarize TB among refugees and migrant populations. …”
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Facilitating safe transition to home for preterm infants (FAST home): Protocol for a retrospective observational study. by Lisa Szatkowski, Janine Abramson, Sha Tao, Sarah E Seaton, Jon Dorling, Michelle Arellano-Meza, Jane Harvey, Tom Harvey, Shalini Ojha

“…<h4>Trial registration</h4>ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06284044.…”
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