Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in people with an acute loss in their sense of smell and/or taste in a community-based population in London, UK: An observational cohort stu... by Janine Makaronidis, Jessica Mok, Nyaladzi Balogun, Cormac G Magee, Rumana Z Omar, Alisia Carnemolla, Rachel L Batterham

“…<h4>Trials registration</h4>ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04377815.…”
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Understanding the acute care context to inform palliative care improvements: a qualitative study of hospital-based multidisciplinary clinicians by Claudia Virdun, Gursharan K. Singh, Patsy Yates, Jane L. Phillips, Alison Mudge

“…Most participants were female (n = 73, 83%), holding a Bachelor's degree (n = 86, 98%) and ranged from new graduates to participants with over 40 years of post-registration experience. The analysis generated six themes, reflecting the challenges of providing optimal palliative care within acute hospital wards: 1. …”
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Effects of glucocorticoids on postoperative delirium in patients undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery:A systematic review and meta-analysis by Zicen Li, Jing Lu, Di Wang, Liping Han

“…We used the Grading of the Recommendation Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system to evaluate the quality of evidence. …”
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Efficacy of Magnetic Seizure Therapy in Patients with Schizophrenia and Combined fMRI-EEG to Explore the Regulatory Mechanisms of Brain Networks by Wei S, Chen B, Guo Z, Zhang H, Li J, Hu X, Yang C, Li J, Li X, Liu Z, Xu Y, Liu S

“…The study protocol describes our interventional clinical trial aimed at developing magnetic convulsive therapy as an effective and safe treatment for SCZ. …”
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The impact of universal home visits with pregnant women and their spouses on maternal outcomes: a cluster randomised controlled trial in Bauchi State, Nigeria by Anne Cockcroft, Khalid Omer, Yagana Gidado, Muhammad Chadi Baba, Amar Aziz, Umaira Ansari, Adamu Ibrahim Gamawa, Yahaya Yarima, Neil Andersson

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Effectiveness of Integrated Digital Solutions to Empower Older Adults in Aspects Related to Their Health: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ana Isabel Martins, Óscar Ribeiro, Gonçalo Santinha, Telmo Silva, Nelson P Rocha, Anabela G Silva

“…Included studies and technologies were diverse, and meta-analysis showed high heterogeneity, which limits the confidence in the results and suggests that further research might affect the conclusions of this review. Trial RegistrationPROSPERO CRD42022346823; https://tinyurl.com/39k29pzc…”
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Evaluation of the Aspects of Digital Interventions That Successfully Support Weight Loss: Systematic Review With Component Network Meta-Analysis by Michael Nunns, Samantha Febrey, Rebecca Abbott, Jill Buckland, Rebecca Whear, Liz Shaw, Alison Bethel, Kate Boddy, Jo Thompson Coon, G.J. Melendez-Torres

“… BackgroundObesity is a chronic complex disease associated with increased risks of developing several serious and potentially life-threatening conditions. …”
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus contamination in meat and meat products: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Lili Xing, Mao Cheng, Shulei Wang, Jide Jiang, Ting Li, Xinyu Zhang, Jian Yang, Yunlong Tian, Wenjuan Liu

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A mobile health intervention in caregivers of patients undergoing hematopoietic cell transplantation: a randomized controlled trial to examine health-related quality of life by Xiao Cao, Michelle Rozwadowski, Thomas M. Braun, Noelle E. Carlozzi, Afton L. Hassett, Amanda K. Johnson, Evan Shereck, David A. Hanauer, Sung Won Choi

“…To address this, we developed the Roadmap mHealth app, which incorporates resilience-building features based on positive psychology. …”
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Do coping strategies mediate the effects of childhood adversities and traumata on clinical high-risk of psychosis, depression, and social phobia? A cross-sectional study on patient... by Zhixiong Chang, Naweed Osman, Carolin Martha Doll, Theresa Katharina Lichtenstein, Marlene Rosen, Eva Meisenzahl, Hanna Kadel, Joseph Kambeitz, Kai Vogeley, Frauke Schultze-Lutter

“…Trial registration The study was registered in the German Clinical Trial Register ( https://drks.de/ ) as DRKS00024469 at 02/24/2021.…”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Multimodal Psychotherapy Training Program for Medical Students in China: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Tao Pei, Yinan Ding, Jinsong Tang, Yanhui Liao

“… BackgroundPsychotherapy is central to the treatment of mental disorders, highlighting the importance of medical students and residents developing competencies in this area. Chinese medical residents have expressed a strong need for psychotherapy training, yet they are generally dissatisfied with the current offerings. …”
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Improving Quality of Care Through Detection of Complexity Among Community‐Dwelling Older People Receiving District‐Nurse Support: ImPaCt Study Randomised Controlled Trial by Jennifer Boak, Tshepo Rasekaba, Irene Blackberry

“…During the protocol development phase, a presentation about the study was made to a consumer group (older people) from the lead researcher's workplace. …”
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Comprehensive geriatric assessment for oral care in older adults: a focus group study by Nattariya Wongiam, Kearkiat Praditpornsilpa, Anjalee Vacharaksa

“…Methods A scoping review was conducted to provide insights into CGAs that are mentioned in treatment plan models for oral healthcare (Protocol registration number 10.17605/OSF.IO/EZRDV). The findings were used as basic information for focus group discussion among the multiple healthcare professions. …”
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The Role of Mobile Apps in Obesity Management: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Carmelo Pujia, Yvelise Ferro, Elisa Mazza, Samantha Maurotti, Tiziana Montalcini, Arturo Pujia

“…Trial RegistrationPROSPERO CRD42024570999; https://tinyurl.com/2xw6j4fy…”
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A protocol using mixed methods for the impact analysis of the implementation of the EMPOWER project: an eHealth intervention to promote mental health and well-being in European wor... by Tom Chen, Sue Lukersmith, Luis Salvador-Carulla, Cindy E Woods, Carlota de Miquel

“…The outcomes of the impact analysis study will be disseminated via conference presentations, peer-reviewed journals and key organisational learnings presented in relevant forums.Trial registration number NCT04907604.…”
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Using an anti-racist research framework to design studies of oral human papillomavirus and oropharyngeal cancer in San Francisco: rationale and protocol for the Health Equity and O... by Alessandro Villa, Alexandra L Hernandez, Elena O Lingas, William Juarez, Joel Palefsky

“…In addition, a lay summary of results will be created and distributed to our participants and community through our website and social media.Trial registration number NCT06055868.…”
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Serelaxin as a potential treatment for renal dysfunction in cirrhosis: Preclinical evaluation and results of a randomized phase 2 trial. by Victoria K Snowdon, Neil J Lachlan, Anna M Hoy, Patrick W F Hadoke, Scott I Semple, Dilip Patel, Will Mungall, Timothy J Kendall, Adrian Thomson, Ross J Lennen, Maurits A Jansen, Carmel M Moran, Antonella Pellicoro, Prakash Ramachandran, Isaac Shaw, Rebecca L Aucott, Thomas Severin, Rajnish Saini, Judy Pak, Denise Yates, Neelesh Dongre, Jeremy S Duffield, David J Webb, John P Iredale, Peter C Hayes, Jonathan A Fallowfield

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>To establish preclinical proof of concept, we developed two independent rat models of cirrhosis that were characterized by progressive reduction in renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate and showed evidence of renal endothelial dysfunction. …”
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Effectiveness of a mobile preconception lifestyle programme in couples undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF): the protocol for the PreLiFe randomised controlled trial (PreLiFe-RC... by Tessy Boedt, Eline Dancet, Sharon Lie Fong, Karen Peeraer, Diane De Neubourg, Sofie Pelckmans, Arne van de Vijver, Jan Seghers, Katleen Van der Gucht, Ben Van Calster, Carl Spiessens, Christophe Matthys

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Initial assessment of a novel smoking cessation program integrating app-based behavioral therapy and an electronic cigarette: results of a pilot study by Helen Schiek, Tobias Esch, Cosima Hoetger

“…Findings may inform the development of future trials and cessation programs. …”
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MBSR effects on positive psychological traits and experiential avoidance in head and neck cancer: a randomized controlled trial by Zheng Zhang, Qingqin Zhang, Ping Lu, Nurul Izzah Shari, Nik Ruzyanei Nik Jaafar, Mohd Razif Mohamad Yunus, Mohammad Farris Iman Leong Bin Abdullah

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