Utilization of maternal healthcare services in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Abdul Baten, Raaj Kishore Biswas, Evie Kendal, Jahar Bhowmik

“…Hence, it is crucial for policies to prioritize enhancing effective coverage, narrowing disparities, and improving care quality in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42023401745.…”
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COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF ANTIVIRAL THERAPY IN TREATMENT-NAIVE PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEPATITIS C (GENOTYPE 1) WITH VARIOUS SEVERITY OF FIBROSIS STAGE by A. V. Rudakova, D. A. Gusev, A. N. Uskov, I. V. Shestakova, Yu. V. Lobzin

“…In base case the analysis of PTV/OBV/DSV/r costs was carried out on the basis of estimated price of registration including VAT and the average wholesaler extra charge taking into account population of the Russian Federation. …”
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Measurement of orthodontic tooth movement in lower anterior teeth by means of magnetic resonance imaging– a prospective pilot study by Linda Schwarz, Marina Stanley, André Gahleitner, Ewald Unger, Erwin Jonke, Xiaohui Rausch-Fan

“…This prospective pilot study aimed to develop a standardized evaluation method based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for analysing tooth movements and tissue dimensions and to investigate the impact on periodontal parameters during orthodontic levelling. …”
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The Adjunctive Efficacy of Fuzheng Huayu Tablet on Portal Hypertension with HBV Related Cirrhosis: A Protocol for a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial by Li Z, Guo Y, Huang J, Lv J, Liu C

“…Liver fibrosis and hepatic architecture disorder contribute to the formation and development of PH. There is an unmet need for curing drugs to improve PH and preventing the occurrence of complications. …”
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Effects of a mobile health intervention based on a multitheoretical model of health behavior change on anxiety and depression, fear of cancer progression, and quality of life in pa... by Xiangju Sun, Yang Jiang, Jing Wang, Siyuan Fan, Xinghua Fu, Zhi An, Xiaomei Zhu, Yibo Wu

“…The purpose of this study is to develop an mHealth intervention based on the Multi-Theoretical Model of Health Behavior Change (MTM) and evaluate its impact on reducing anxiety, depression, fear of cancer progression, and enhancing quality of life in DTC patients. …”
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Using Artificial Intelligence to Detect Risk of Family Violence: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Kathleen de Boer, Jessica L Mackelprang, Maja Nedeljkovic, Denny Meyer, Ravi Iyer

“…Trial RegistrationPROSPERO CRD42023481174; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?…”
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Effect of acute kidney injury care bundle on kidney outcomes in cardiac patients receiving critical care: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Fatma Refaat Ahmed, Nabeel Al-Yateem, Seyed Aria Nejadghaderi, Rawia Gamil, Mohannad Eid AbuRuz

“…Abstract Background Cardiac surgery is a major contributor to acute kidney injury (AKI); approximately 22% of patients who undergo cardiac surgery develop AKI, and among them, 2% will require renal replacement therapy (RRT). …”
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Efficacy of DaXianXiong Decoction in Preventing the Progression of Acute Pancreatitis Severity: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Dongsheng Ren, Judan Tan, Yuling Zhou, Zhenchun Luo

“…As no effective intervention measure has yet been developed, supportive therapy remains the primary approach for the early treatment of AP. …”
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Mitigating fatigue in long COVID patients with MYPplus: a clinical observation by Yu-Jin Choi, Jin-Seok Lee, Jin-Yong Joung, Seung-Ju Hwang, Young-Yil Kim, Chang-Gue Son

“…It is estimated that approximately 10% of individuals who contact COVID-19 develop Long COVID, with fatigue and brain fog being among the most commonly reported and debilitating symptoms. …”
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Tapinarof Improved Outcomes and Sleep for Patients and Families in Two Phase 3 Atopic Dermatitis Trials in Adults and Children by Eric L. Simpson, Adelaide A. Hebert, John Browning, Rocco T. Serrao, Howard Sofen, Philip M. Brown, Stephen C. Piscitelli, David S. Rubenstein, Anna M. Tallman

“…Abstract Introduction Tapinarof is a topical aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonist in development for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD). …”
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Perception, attitude, and demand for Korean medicine and Western medicine collaborative treatment of medical occupational groups in Korea: A scoping review by Jungtae Leem, Kwan-Il Kim, Joo Hee Seo, Moon Joo Cheong, Inae Youn

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Enablers and Barriers to Integrating Advance Care Planning in Chronic Kidney Disease Care in a Canadian Provincial Network by Helen H.L. Chiu, John Duncan, Sherri Lynn Kensall, Yanchini Rajmohan, Sushila Saunders, Sarah Thomas, Salma Wadhwania, Gaylene Hargrove

“…Conclusions: For kidney health care providers, targeted education and resources, clarity around roles and responsibilities, and long-term relationships with patients may help advance the cultural shift from treatment focus to integrating palliative care across the continuum of the illness journey. Trial registration: Not registered.…”
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Maternal Metabolic Health and Mother and Baby Health Outcomes (MAMBO): Protocol of a Prospective Observational Study by Sarah A L Price, Digsu N Koye, Alice Lewin, Alison Nankervis, Stefan C Kane

“…These characteristics will be used to develop a risk calculator which will assist in identifying the highest risk women and in triaging them to appropriate services. …”
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Lower extremity functional performance tests and their measurement properties in athletes: a systematic review and narrative synthesis by Alison Rushton, Nicola R Heneghan, Lee Herrington, James Martin, Rosalyn Cooke, Andy Soundy

“…Studies with low bias and comprehensive practicability evaluations are lacking.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42020188932.…”
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Effectiveness of digital platform in reducing unintentional medication discrepancies at transition of care from hospital discharge to primary healthcare settings: a randomised cont... by Yen Yen Phang, Jew Win Kuan, Ai Ling Oh, Chuo Yew Ting, Nor Anizah Osman, Stephen Moses

“…The MedBook Portal, a simple digital platform that enables the sharing of patient medication records among healthcare facilities under Ministry of Health, was developed to facilitate medication reconciliation at primary health clinic (PHC) after hospital discharge. …”
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Rheological blood properties in psoriatic arthritis: relationship with inflammation and cardiovascular risk by T V Korotaeva, E Y Loginova, D S Novikova, K V Esakova, N V Klimova, A A Novikov, E N Alexandrova, E L Nasonov, N N Firsov

“…PA activity was measured with DAS4. CHD development risk score was determined considering traditional CVR factors – age, total cholesterol (TCH) and high density lipoproteins (HDLP) level, systolic blood pressure (SBP), presence of diabetes, smoking. …”
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Association between the dietary inflammatory index and infertility: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yasamin Zahedi, Shayan Bonyanpour, Seyed Danial Alizadeh, Sarah Ravankhah, Alireza Zare, Bahareh Izadi, Shant Apelian, Eghbal Sekhavati, Reza Tabrizi, Reza Tabrizi

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Systematic review of the performance of HIV viral load technologies on plasma samples. by Kimberly A Sollis, Pieter W Smit, Susan Fiscus, Nathan Ford, Marco Vitoria, Shaffiq Essajee, David Barnett, Ben Cheng, Suzanne M Crowe, Thomas Denny, Alan Landay, Wendy Stevens, Vincent Habiyambere, Jos Perrins, Rosanna W Peeling

“…<h4>Background</h4>Viral load (VL) monitoring is the standard of care in developing country settings for detecting HIV treatment failure. …”
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Delivering mental health and psychosocial support interventions to women and children in conflict settings: a systematic review by Zulfiqar A Bhutta, Michelle F Gaffey, Mahdis Kamali, Mariella Munyuzangabo, Fahad J Siddiqui, Sarah Meteke, Daina Als, Reena P Jain, Amruta Radhakrishnan, Anushka Ataullahjan

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Research on the specific toxicity of the drug “BTF plus” – a means for nor-malizing metabolic processes in animals and poultry by R. M. Sachuk, B. V. Gutyj, Ya. S. Stravskyy, O. A. Katsaraba, O. V. Dyshkant, L. V. Kalynovska

“…Further studies will be the next stage of pre-registration tests aimed at studying the embryotoxic and carcinogenic effect of “BTF plus”, which is mandatory material of the “Safety and residue studies” section of the dossier for this medicinal product.…”
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