A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis to identify measures of breakthrough pain and evaluate their psychometric properties by Margaret Johnson, Katie Greenfield, Simone Holley, Daniel Eric Schoth, Richard Howard, Julie Bayliss, Satbir Jassal, Ian Wong, Christina Liossi, Anna-Karenia Anderson, Lorna Katharine Fraser, Dilini Rajapakse

“…The quality of the evidence will be graded and summarised using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) guidelines.Ethics and dissemination Results of this review will be submitted for publication in a peer review journal and presented at conferences.PROSPERO registration number CRD42019155583.…”
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Features of Statistical Accounting of Allergic Diseases in Children — Evidence from Moscow by Anita R. Denisova, Alexander B. Malahov, Alexandr N. Pampura, Elena A. Vishneva, Margarita A. Soloshenko, Nikoloz M. Gaboshvili, Leyla S. Namazova-Baranova

“…The differences in the incidence rates of allergic diseases revealed by a comparative analysis of data from various sources — UMIAS and FSO No. 12 — indicate the need to improve both the system of statistical registration of incidence and the development of modern algorithms for early diagnosis and dynamic monitoring of children with allergies.…”
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Preventing and approaching crises for frail community-dwelling patients through innovative care (PRACTIC): study protocol for a process evaluation of a complex intervention in home... by Ellen Thea Gjelseth Dalbak, Anette Væringstad, Bjørn Lichtwarck, Janne Myhre, Daniela Holle, Sverre Bergh, Øyvind Kirkevold

“…Discussion The PRACTIC study will enhance innovation in the development of new knowledge and a new approach towards each patient. …”
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Systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence and risk factors of oral frailty among older adults by Pingping Huang, Linjing Wu, Rongxiang Zhang, Rongxiang Zhang, Shiqi Chen, Shiqi Chen, Yu Zhang, Yuan Chen, Yuan Chen

“…Such proactive efforts are essential for early identification of high-risk individuals, which can help reduce the prevalence of oral frailty among older adults and enhance their quality of life.Systematic Review RegistrationPROSPERO (CRD42023488653: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/).…”
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Relationship between Tai Chi and clinical outcomes in elderly patients with COVID-19: a protocol for systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis by Yang Wang, Na Li, Xiao Peng, Chun Wang, Sheng He, Jinfeng Yang, Yuanpeng Liao

“…The results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications.PROSPERO registration number CRD42022327694.…”
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Atypical ductal hyperplasia diagnosed by US-guided core needle biopsy: clinical, pathological and US features associated with upgrading to malignancy by Jun Kang Li, Yong Jie Xu, Rui Lan Niu, Nai Qin Fu, Zhi Ying Jin, Shi Yu Li, Yu Chen Liu, Zhi Li Wang

“…Abstract Background To develop a predictive model to identify atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) that was underestimated by US-guided core needle biopsy (CNB) and to evaluate the risk factors for underestimation for ADH with intraductal papilloma diagnosed by CNB. …”
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Influencing mechanisms of kinesiophobia in middle-aged and elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional study by Yaru Wang, Xiaofang Zou, Chen Xiong, Xiaoqiao Xie, Guilian He

“…Clinical interventions should focus on the synergistic effects of these five types of variables to establish a multidimensional and comprehensive management programme. Trial registration The protocol was reviewed by the Ethics Committee of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University (Ethics Code: LCYJ-2023-055).…”
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A randomized, open-label study on the effect of nipocalimab on vaccine responses in healthy participants by Marta Cossu, Carolina Bobadilla Mendez, Amanda Jackson, Eugene Myshkin, Grace Liu, Edwin Lam, Ulf H. Beier, Kathleen Weisel, Brittney Scott, Jocelyn H. Leu, Sheng Gao, Dessislava Dimitrova

“…Results suggest that nipocalimab does not impact the development of IgG responses to T-cell–dependent/–independent vaccines and participants treated with nipocalimab can follow recommended vaccination schedules.Trial registration number: NCT05827874.…”
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Exploring ICU nurses’ response to alarm management and strategies for alleviating alarm fatigue: a meta-synthesis and systematic review by Dandan Xu, Fan Liu, Xinbo Ding, Jing Ma, Yaxi Suo, Yang-Yao Peng, Jin Li, Xing Fu

“…Future research should explore the long-term impact of these interventions. Registration PROSPERO CRD42024539569.…”
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Statistical and health economic analysis plan for a secure care hospital evaluation of manualised (interpersonal) art-psychotherapy: the SCHEMA randomized controlled trial by Jennifer Condie, Matthew Franklin, Katie Aafjes-van Doorn, Paula Foscarini-Craggs, Iain McKinnon, Toni Leigh Harrison, Arman Iranpour, Ania Zubala, Sophie Rose, Elizabeth Randell, Rachel McNamara, Muhammad Riaz, Simon Hackett

“…Trial registration ISRCTN, ISRCTN57406593 . Registered on 18/01/2023.…”
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Effects of a community-driven water, sanitation and hygiene intervention on water and sanitation infrastructure, access, behaviour, and governance: a cluster-randomised controlled... by Kevin Croke, John Paul Quattrochi, Aidan Coville, Eric Mvukiyehe, Caleb Jeremie Dohou, Federica Esu, Byron Cohen, Yannick Lokaya Bokasola

“…Since 2008, the Democratic Republic of Congo government has implemented a national programme, Healthy Villages and Schools (Villages et Ecoles Assainis (VEA), with support from UNICEF, financed by UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.Methods A cluster-level randomised controlled trial of VEA was implemented throughout 2019 across 332 rural villages, grouped into 50 treatment and 71 control clusters. …”
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A qualitative examination of barriers and facilitators to HIV prevention and treatment for people involved with the criminal justice system by Stephanie Villaire, Thomas Sease, Jen Pankow, Ahrein Bennett, Zoe Pulitzer, Laura Hansen, Cynthia Frank, Angela Di Paola, Wayne Lehman, Mark Sanchez, Arista McQuaid, Alysse Schultheis, Brandi Stein, Sandra A. Springer, Ank E. Nijhawan, Kevin Knight

“…Stakeholder feedback informing the development of interventions aimed at linking individuals to care is paramount to ensuring the success of the intervention. …”
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Issues in patients’ experiences of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) : a systematic review of qualitative evidence by Kai Liu, Dan Wang, Zhenmi Liu, Xinrong Chen, Ka Li, Jiankun Hu, Yanjie Hu, Liujiao Cao, Weihan Zhang

“…The themes in the process dimension are as follows: (1) patients needed adequate and accurate information from healthcare professionals; (2) patients needed to communicate adequately with healthcare professionals; (3) patients hoped to develop a personalised treatment plan and (4) patients required ongoing follow-up services. …”
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Personalized Intervention Strategy Based on a Risk Score Generated From Subcutaneous Insertable Cardiac Monitor: Results From Phase 1 of ALLEVIATE‐HF by Rami Kahwash, Michael R. Zile, Prasad Chalasani, Barry Bertolet, Laura Gravelin, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, Jennifer Wehking, Brian Van Dorn, Shantanu Sarkar, Verla Laager, Bart Gerritse, Aimee Laechelt, Javed Butler

“…Registration URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique Identifier: NCT04452149.…”
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Actions of annatto-extracted tocotrienol supplementation on obese postmenopausal women: study protocol for a double-blinded, placebo-controlled, randomised trial by Rui Wang, JaeHoon Lee, Amir Aryaie, Grant Tinsley, Bruce A Watkins, Lane Moore, Adel Alhaj-Saleh, Kartik Shankar, Sarah R Wood, Chwan-Li Shen

“…The results from this trial will be actively disseminated through academic conference presentation and peer-reviewed journals.Trial registration number NCT03705845.…”
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Neuromodulation through brain stimulation-assisted cognitive training in patients with post-chemotherapy subjective cognitive impairment (Neuromod-PCSCI) after breast cancer: study... by Ulrike Grittner, Agnes Flöel, Sein Schmidt, Friederike Thams, Daria Antonenko, Eva-Lotta Brakemeier, Merle Rocke, Elena Knochenhauer, Anna Elisabeth Fromm, Nora Jansen, Samaneh Aziziaram, Antje Vogelgesang

“…A considerable number of women with breast cancer who have been treated with chemotherapy subsequently develop neurological symptoms such as concentration and memory difficulties (also known as ‘chemobrain’). …”
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Oral health improvement for nursing home residents through delegated remotivation and reinstruction (MundZaRR Study): study protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial by Falk Schwendicke, Peter Schlattmann, Gabriele Meyer, Katrin Hertrampf, Georg Gassmann, Jens Abraham, Volker Hammen

“…Introduction Oral health and oral health-related quality of life (OHrQL) of residents in German long-term residential care (LRC) are poor. We will develop an evidence-based catalogue of interventions (‘Oral Health Toolbox’) and provide care-accompanying reinstruction and remotivation of nursing staff by dental assistants (DA). …”
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Effect of intermittent Islamic fasting in management of metabolic syndrome: a randomized control trial by Hanaa A. Nofal, Abdellatif Abd-El Rahman Elmor, Amany M. AbdAllah, Nermeen A. Zaitoun, Shaherah Yousef Andargeery, Mahmoud A. Sharafeddin, Radwa Ibrahim Ali Hassan, Lamiaa Lotfy Elhawy

“…Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome doubles the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and type II diabetes mellitus. …”
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Remote versus face-to-face home-based exercise programme in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: protocol for a randomised clinical trial by Tatiana Souza Ribeiro, Aline Alves de Souza, Stephano Tomaz da Silva, Karen de Medeiros Pondofe, Vanessa Regiane Resqueti, Luciana Protásio de Melo, Ricardo Alexsandro de Medeiros Valentim

“…We expect to identify the effects of an exercise programme developed according to ALS stages and associated with remote or face-to-face monitoring on clinical outcomes using revaluations and follow-up after interventions.Trial registration number Brazilian Registry Clinical Trials (RBR-10z9pgfv).…”
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Randomised controlled trial of a psychosocial digital health application to promote coping for caregivers of patients undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a study p... by Areej El-Jawahri, Jamie M Jacobs, Jennifer S Temel, Joseph A Greer, Dustin J Rabideau, Nora K Horick, Allison J Applebaum, Kelcie D Willis, Anna Barata, Madison Freese, Ashley Nelson, Lara N Traeger

“…Results will be disseminated at scientific meetings and in peer-reviewed journals.Trial registration number NCT05709912; Pre-results.…”
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