Detecting Deception and Ensuring Data Integrity in a Nationwide mHealth Randomized Controlled Trial: Factorial Design Survey Study by Krista M Kezbers, Michael C Robertson, Emily T Hébert, Audrey Montgomery, Michael S Businelle

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop and implement robust deception detection procedures during the enrollment period of a remotely conducted randomized controlled trial. …”
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Association between left atrial appendage volume and atrial fibrillation recurrence after catheter ablation: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Chen Chen, Pengfei Chen, Dazhuo Shi, Deng Pan, Ming Guo, Jianpeng Du

“…Incorporating LAAV into pre-ablation screening may enhance risk stratification, guiding tailored follow-up and treatment strategies.PROSPERO registration number CRD42022339910.…”
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Evaluating Whether Nonimmersion Virtual Reality Simulation Training Improves Nursing Competency in Isolation Wards: Randomized Controlled Trial by Dandan Zhang, MuLi Fu, Jianzhong Zhang, Yuxuan Li, Li Chen, Yong-Jun Chen, Zhefeng Zhong, Yin-Ping Zhang

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to develop a nonimmersive VR (NIVR) simulation training program for isolation wards and further validate its feasibility and training effectiveness in aiding nurses in adapting to isolation ward settings. …”
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Association between Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index and survival outcomes in patients with urological cancers: an updated meta-analysis by I-Wen Chen, Kuo-Chuan Hung, Jheng-Yan Wu, Jui-Hung Hsu, Jing-Cyuan Huang, Wei-Cheng Liu, Kuei-Fen Wang

“…Further research is needed to validate these findings in diverse populations and to explore the underlying biological mechanisms.Prospero registration number CRD42023476678.…”
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Phase 2 trial of T-cell activation using MVI-816 and pembrolizumab in patients with metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) by Douglas G McNeel, Glenn Liu, Joshua M Lang, Ellen Wargowski, Hamid Emamekhoo, Mary Jane Brennan, Jens C Eickhoff, Laura E Johnson, Christos E Kyriakopoulos

“…Future randomized clinical trials are needed to validate these findings.Trial registration number NCT02499835.…”
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Predictive Values of the CatLet© Angiographic Scoring System for 30-Day Cardiac Mortality in Patients after Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by Chenjie Zhang, Wenhui Liang, Zongliang Yu, Yongming He

“…Background: The Coronary Artery Tree Description and Lesion Evaluation (CatLet©) angiographic scoring system is a newly developed tool to predict the long-term clinical outcomes for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). …”
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Acceptability and Usability of a Socially Assistive Robot Integrated With a Large Language Model for Enhanced Human-Robot Interaction in a Geriatric Care Institution: Mixed Methods... by Lauriane Blavette, Sébastien Dacunha, Xavier Alameda-Pineda, Daniel Hernández García, Sharon Gannot, Florian Gras, Nancie Gunson, Séverin Lemaignan, Michal Polic, Pinchas Tandeitnik, Francesco Tonini, Anne-Sophie Rigaud, Maribel Pino

“…These findings underscore the importance of iterative, user-centered design in deploying SARs in geriatric care environments. Trial RegistrationApproved by the French national ethics committee (CPP Ouest II, IRB: 2021/20) as it did not involve randomization or clinical intervention…”
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Prevalence of clinical signs of possible serious bacterial infection and mortality associated with them from population-based surveillance of young infants from birth to 2 months o... by Dhruv Puri, Yasir Bin Nisar, Antoinette Tshefu, Adrien Lokangaka Longombe, Fabian Esamai, Irene Marete, Adejumoke Idowu Ayede, Ebunoluwa A Adejuyigbe, Robinson D Wammanda, Shamim Ahmad Qazi, Rajiv Bahl

“…New treatment strategies that consider differential mortality risk could be developed and evaluated based on these findings.<h4>Clinical trial registration</h4>The trial was registered with Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry under ID ACTRN 12610000286044.…”
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The effect of active video games on pain intensity, joint range of motion, and motor function in children with burns: a randomized clinical trial by Maryam Varzeshi, Kolsoum Deldar, Seyed Hasan Tavousi, Razieh Froutan, Hossein Nezami

“…First, an active video game was developed; then, a single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted with 69 children aged 5–15 years with second-degree upper limb burns. …”
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Optimizing Cardiovascular Risk Management in Primary Care Using a Personalized eCoach Solution Enhanced by an Artificial Intelligence–Driven Clinical Prediction Model: Protocol fro... by Rutger van Mierlo, Bart Scheenstra, Joost Verbeek, Anke Bruninx, Petros Kalendralis, Inigo Bermejo, Andre Dekker, Arnoud van 't Hof, Marieke Spreeuwenberg, Laura Hochstenbach

“…Identifying apparently healthy individuals at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases using clinical prediction models raises awareness, facilitates shared decision-making, and supports tailored management of disease prevention. …”
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Bias Mitigation in Primary Health Care Artificial Intelligence Models: Scoping Review by Maxime Sasseville, Steven Ouellet, Caroline Rhéaume, Malek Sahlia, Vincent Couture, Philippe Després, Jean-Sébastien Paquette, David Darmon, Frédéric Bergeron, Marie-Pierre Gagnon

“…We categorized bias mitigation approaches into four clusters: (1) modifying existing AI models or datasets, (2) sourcing data from electronic health records, (3) developing tools with a “human-in-the-loop” approach, and (4) identifying ethical principles for informed decision-making. …”
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What are the effects of teaching Evidence-Based Health Care (EBHC) at different levels of health professions education? An updated overview of systematic reviews. by Malgorzata M Bala, Tina Poklepović Peričić, Joanna Zajac, Anke Rohwer, Jitka Klugarova, Maritta Välimäki, Tella Lantta, Luca Pingani, Miloslav Klugar, Mike Clarke, Taryn Young

“…EBHC teaching and learning should be interactive, multifaceted, integrated into clinical practice, and should include assessments.<h4>Study registration</h4>The protocol for the original overview was developed and approved by Stellenbosch University Research Ethics Committee S12/10/262.…”
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Evaluation of genetic diversity in some hybrid individuals of honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea L.) based on fruit characteristics, leaf morphology, vitamin C, antioxidant activity, an... by Kahraman Gürcan, Kadir Uğurtan Yılmaz, Yazgan Tunç, Mehmet Yaman, Adem Güneş, Ercan Yıldız, Fatih Demirel, Serap Demirel, Ali Khadivi

“…These hybrid individuals can be economically incorporated into production after the registration stages, and their sustainability for use in breeding programs can also be ensured. …”
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International competencies of nurses with advanced practice in anesthesia nursing: An integrative review by Kathrin Julia Pann, Verena-Katrin Buchner, Roland Eßl-Maurer, Tobias Bacher, Manela Glarcher, Andre Ewers

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Monitoring the risks of infections associated with medical care in a hospital in Rostov-on-Don by Mrs Kristina Markova, Mrs Elena Goloshva, Mrs Anna Aleshukina, Mrs Inna Polishchuk, Mrs Iraida Berezinskaya, Mrs Larisa Ermakova, Ms Vadim Melnik

“…Conclusion: Changes in the species composition and sensitivity to antibiotics of microflora isolated from medical personnel and microflora from hospital facilities and equipment suggest the presence of an epidemiological connection that increases the risk of developing HAI in this hospital.…”
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Usability and Effectiveness of eHealth and mHealth Interventions That Support Self-Management and Health Care Transition in Adolescents and Young Adults With Chronic Disease: Syste... by ZhiRu Li, FangYan Lu, JingYun Wu, RuiJie Bao, YuXin Rao, Yun Yang, Huafen Wang

“… BackgroundWith advances in medical technologies, more children with chronic diseases are now living on into adulthood. The development of proficient self-management skills is essential for adolescents and young adults to transition from pediatric to adult health care services. …”
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Strategies to Improve Health Care Provider Prescription of and Patient Adherence to Guideline-Recommended Cardiovascular Medications for Atherosclerotic Occlusive Disease: Protocol... by Aidan M Kirkham, Dean A Fergusson, Justin Presseau, Daniel I McIsaac, Risa Shorr, Derek J Roberts

“…GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) will be used to communicate evidence certainty. …”
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Integrated peripheral blood multi-omics profiling identifies immune signatures predictive of neoadjuvant PD-1 blockade efficacy in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by Hao Zhang, Wenjie Wu, Meng Wang, Jie Zhang, Chuanbin Guo, Guojun Han, Lin Wang

“…The aim of this study is to develop a predictive model for neoadjuvant PD-1 therapy response in HNSCC patients using exclusively liquid biopsy approaches-namely, peripheral blood immune profiling (CyTOF) and plasma cytokine panels (Olink). …”
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Outcomes of the ROSE Sustainment (ROSES) Study, a sequential multiple assignment randomized implementation trial to determine the minimum necessary intervention to sustain a postpa... by Jennifer E. Johnson, Shannon Wiltsey-Stirman, Alla Sikorskii, Ted Miller, Ellen Poleshuck, Tiffany A. Moore Simas, Laura Carravallah, Raven Miller, Caron Zlotnick

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Effects of 10 Weeks of Walking With Mobile Step-Tracking Apps on Body Composition, Fitness, and Psychological State in Adolescents Who Are Overweight and Obese: Randomized Controll... by Adrián Mateo-Orcajada, Cristina M Ponce-Ramírez, Lucía Abenza-Cano, Raquel Vaquero-Cristóbal

“… BackgroundIn recent decades, physical activity intervention programs have been developed to reduce overweight and obesity in adolescents. …”
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