Pregnancy after bariatric surgery and adverse perinatal outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Zainab Akhter, Judith Rankin, Dries Ceulemans, Lem Ngongalah, Roger Ackroyd, Roland Devlieger, Rute Vieira, Nicola Heslehurst

“…If so, these may be the preferred surgery for women of reproductive age.<h4>Trial registration</h4>PROSPERO CRD42017051537.…”
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A short-term predictive model for disease progression in acute-on-chronic liver failure: integrating spectral CT extracellular liver volume and clinical characteristics by Yuan Xu, Fukai Li, Bo Liu, Tiezhu Ren, Jiachen Sun, Yufeng Li, Hong Liu, Jianli Liu, Junlin Zhou

“…Therefore, this study aimed to develop a comprehensive model combining extracellular liver volume derived from spectral CT (ECVIC−liver) and sarcopenia, for the early prediction of short-term (90-day) disease progression in ACLF. …”
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A Gamified Assessment Tool for Antisocial Personality Traits (Antisocial Personality Traits Evidence-Centered Design Gamified): Randomized Controlled Trial by Yaobin Tang, Yongze Xu, Qunli Zhou, Ran Bian

“…ConclusionsBy integrating evidence-centered design with gamified workplace simulations, ASP-ECD-G can provide more objective and ecologically valid measurements of antisocial personality traits, thereby supporting both research and organizational practice. Trial RegistrationOpen Science Framework (OSF) Registries tvg6x; https://osf.io/tvg6x…”
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Determinants of non-adherence to antibiotic treatment guidelines in hospitalized adults with suspected community-acquired pneumonia: a prospective study by Dagfinn Lunde Markussen, Jannicke Slettli Wathne, Christian Ritz, Cornelis H. van Werkhoven, Sondre Serigstad, Rune Oskar Bjørneklett, Elling Ulvestad, Siri Tandberg Knoop, Synne Jenum, Harleen M. S. Grewal

“…Trial registration NCT04660084.…”
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Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the GoActive intervention to increase physical activity among UK adolescents: A cluster randomised controlled trial. by Kirsten Corder, Stephen J Sharp, Stephanie T Jong, Campbell Foubister, Helen Elizabeth Brown, Emma K Wells, Sofie M Armitage, Caroline H D Croxson, Anna Vignoles, Paul O Wilkinson, Edward C F Wilson, Esther M F van Sluijs

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>In this study, we observed that a rigorously developed school-based intervention was no more effective than standard school practice at preventing declines in adolescent physical activity. …”
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Transparent prevention and control system for water hazards in mine floors under empowerment based on spatiotemporal information fusion by Zaibin LIU, Junsheng YAN, Jianghong WANG, Yaoquan GAO, Hui YANG, Baojun BAI, Jingjin LU, Hongwei WANG, Gang WANG

“…This study introduced the spatiotemporal detection methods for water hazards at various stages, spatiotemporal registration and synchronization, and spatiotemporal information-based empowerment modes. …”
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Delivering nutrition interventions to women and children in conflict settings: a systematic review by Zulfiqar A Bhutta, Michelle F Gaffey, Jai K Das, Mariella Munyuzangabo, Fahad J Siddiqui, Sarah Meteke, Daina Als, Reena P Jain, Amruta Radhakrishnan, Shailja Shah, Anushka Ataullahjan, Zahra Ali Padhani, Wardah Ahmed

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Quantification of fibroblast growth factor 23 and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide to identify patients with atrial fibrillation using a high-throughput platform: A valida... by Winnie Chua, Jonathan P Law, Victor R Cardoso, Yanish Purmah, Georgiana Neculau, Muhammad Jawad-Ul-Qamar, Kalisha Russell, Ashley Turner, Samantha P Tull, Frantisek Nehaj, Paul Brady, Peter Kastner, André Ziegler, Georgios V Gkoutos, Davor Pavlovic, Charles J Ferro, Paulus Kirchhof, Larissa Fabritz

“…The key limitation is that this validation was performed in a cohort that is very similar demographically to the one used in model development, calling for further external validation.…”
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Effectiveness of a Family-Based Self-Management Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes Patients Receiving Family Doctor Contract Services: A Community-Based Randomized Controlled Trial by Lan Zhu, Jing Wang, Zhigang Pan, Wei Zhang, Jing Tang, Hua Yan, Fulai Shen, Yi Shen

“…We aimed to validate a family support-based self-management behavioral intervention program, Systematic evaluation, core education, self-directed planning, triple feedback, and develop a habit program (SeCe-STRIVE). The program comprises 5 modules: systematic evaluation, core education, self-directed planning, triple feedback, and habit development. …”
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Process evaluation protocol of a cluster randomised trial for a scalable solution for delivery of Diabetes Self-Management Education in Thailand (DSME-T) by Kittipan Rerkasem, Sanjay Kinra, Kara Hanson, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon, Iliatha Papachristou Nadal, Kanokporn Pinyopornpanish, Orawan Quansri, Supattra Srivanichakorn, Win Techakehakij, Nutchanath Wichit, Chanapat Pateekhum, Chanchanok Aramrat, Wichuda Jiraporncharoen, Nutchar Wiwatkunupakarn, Nick Birk, Elisha Ngetich

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The EmpkinS-EKSpression Reappraisal Training Augmented With Kinesthesia in Depression: One-Armed Feasibility Study by Marie Keinert, Lena Schindler-Gmelch, Lydia Helene Rupp, Misha Sadeghi, Robert Richer, Klara Capito, Bjoern M Eskofier, Matthias Berking

“… BackgroundHarboring dysfunctional depressogenic cognitions contributes to the development and maintenance of depression. A central goal of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression is to invalidate such cognitions via cognitive reappraisal (CR). …”
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Feasibility of a Mobile App–Based Cognitive-Behavioral Perinatal Skills Program: Protocol for Nonrandomized Pilot Trial by Andrea B Temkin-Yu, Aliza Ayaz, Ella Blicker, Michael X Liu, Ace Oh, Isabelle E Siegel, Meredith J Seewald, Alison D Hermann, Soudebah Givrad, Lara M Baez, Lauren M Osborne, Cori M Green, Maddy M Schier, Alexandra M Davis, Shasha Zhu, Avital Falk, Shannon M Bennett

“…Although numerous mental health apps exist, there is little research on developing programs to address the unique needs of perinatal individuals. …”
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Neurodevelopmental outcome of infants without central nervous system anomalies born to symptomatic RT-PCR ZIKV positive women. by Luis Alfonso Díaz-Martínez, Mario Augusto Rojas, Luz Stella Pinilla-García, Carlos Hernán Becerra-Mojica, Luis Alfonso Pérez-Vera, Luz Ángela Gutiérrez-Sánchez, Gustavo Adolfo Contreras-García, Carol Gisela Rueda-Ordoñez, Luis Villar

“…Long-term follow-up to evaluate school performance is required. Clinical Trial Registration: www.clinicaltrials.gov, NCT02943304.…”
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Dynamic and interpretable deep learning model for predicting respiratory failure following cardiac surgery by Man Xu, Hao Liu, Anran Dai, Qilian Tan, Xinlong Zhang, Rui Ding, Chen Chen, Jianjun Zou, Yongjun Li, Yanna Si

“…Current risk prediction models are limited by static assessments and suboptimal accuracy. This study aimed to develop and validate a dynamic, machine learning–based model to enhance perioperative risk stratification for CS-PRF. …”
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Implementing a digital treatment program for patients with irritable bowel syndrome into routine care: a qualitative evaluation of barriers and facilitators perceived by key stakeh... by Camilla Thuen, Hanne Karoline Hinderaker, Elisabeth Kjelsvik Steinsvik, Linn Anja Slåke Vikøren, Gülen Arslan Lied, Birgitte Berentsen, Robin Maria Francisca Kenter

“…The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research was utilised to guide the development of the interview guide, data collection, data analysis and interpretation of the results. …”
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Experiences With a Multicomponent Digital Behavioral Pain Management Intervention for Adults With Sickle Cell Disease: Qualitative Analysis of the CaRISMA Trial by Olubusola B Oluwole, Lakeya S McGill, Kadeem Gayle, Julia A O'Brien, Kaleab Z Abebe, Charles R Jonassaint, Megan Hamm

“…Effective behavioral interventions (eg, cognitive behavioral therapy [CBT]) exist for chronic pain in various populations; however, few have been developed to address chronic pain in SCD. Several barriers have restricted the development and dissemination of CBT pain interventions in SCD, such as limited accessibility and time constraints. …”
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Global, regional and national burden of liver cancer 1990–2021: a systematic analysis of the global burden of disease study 2021 by Zhichao Jiang, Guoqiang Zeng, Huajia Dai, Yuhao Bian, Libin Wang, Wei Cao, Junfeng Yang

“…Understanding these differences is key to developing effective prevention and treatment strategies. …”
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Placental architectural characteristics following laser ablation within monochorionic twins complicated by twin–twin transfusion syndrome: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of... by Jack Hamer, Nashwa Eltaweel, Rebecca Man, Matilde Rogerson, Victoria Hodgetts Morton, R. Katie Morris, Tamas Marton, Leo Gurney

“…A large prospective study is necessitated to assess the relationship between abnormal cord insertion and residual anastomoses development post‐laser.…”
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Ultrasound features of epibulbar malignancies of various histogenesis (melanoma and carcinoma) by I.O. Safronenkova, O.S. Buiko, V.A. Yelagina

“…A thickness of the sclera underlying the tumor not exceeding 0.30 mm may be considered as a risk factor for the development of scleromalacia (odds ratio (OR) = 7.7, 95% confidence interval (CI) 3.2-53.8) (Copyright Registration Certificate for a Work No. 134003 issued on March 3, 2025). …”
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QuantiFERON-TB supernatant-based biomarkers predicting active tuberculosis progression by Haoxin Xu, Jingyu Zhou, Qingluan Yang, Yixuan Yang, Feiran Zhou, Mengqing Qian, Xing Lin, Wenhong Zhang, Lingyun Shao, Qiaoling Ruan

“…Conclusion: These findings highlight the potential of new biomarkers in identifying individuals with high risk of TB to undergo early intervention.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov number: NCT02430259.…”
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