How should antenatal counseling be given to parents in the fetal corpus callosum agenesis? by Hasan Süt, Gülşah Aynaoğlu Yıldız

“…Neurodevelopmental outcomes were revealed by investigating motor development, cognitive development, behavioral disorder, speech delay, personal-social backwardness, and epilepsy in cases of isolated CCA and non-isolated CCA in the postnatal period. …”
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How do intermediary organizations affect cultivated land conservation in China: the mediating role of land tenure stability by Jian Cai, Jiating Chen, Runmin Wu, Rosmini Omar, Binyao Ning, Binyao Ning

“…Economic pressure frequently prompts farmers in developing regions to prioritize immediate financial returns over long-term land conservation. …”
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Understanding patient views and experiences of the IDENTIfication of PALLiative care needs (IDENTI-Pall): a qualitative interview study protocol by Sarah Mitchell, Isabel Leach, Nicola Turner, C R Mayland

“…Other activities include the development of patient-centred outcomes for clinical practice and policy in relation to the use of palliative care identification tools.Trial registration number National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Studies Portfolio, UK Clinical Research Network (UKCRN) Study number 51296.…”
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Cost-effectiveness of community-based integrated care model for patients with diabetes and depressive symptoms by Yanshang Wang, Dan Guo, Yiqi Xia, Mingzheng Hu, Ming Wang, Zhenyu Shi, Xiaolong Guan, Dawei Zhu, Ping He

“…In the intervention group, a comprehensive care plan was developed based on the Integrated Care Model for Patients with Diabetes and Depression (CIC-PDD). …”
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Potential risk factors for methamphetamine use among inmates in a Japanese prison by Masahiko Takaya, Kiyoto Takigawa, Tetsuji Kawata

“…This study aimed to provide valuable data for guiding the development of programs to combat drug addiction and support social reintegration for inmates. …”
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MicroRNA biomarkers of type 2 diabetes: A protocol for corroborating evidence by computational genomics and meta-analyses. by Hongmei Zhu, Siu-Wai Leung

“…<h4>Background</h4>Few microRNAs were found consistently dysregulated in type 2 diabetes (T2D) that would gain confidence from Big Pharma to develop diagnostic or therapeutic biomarkers. This study aimed to corroborate evidence from eligible microRNAs-T2D association studies according to stringent quality criteria covering both biological and statistical significance in T2D for biomarker development.…”
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Experimental Treatment of Ebola Virus Disease with Brincidofovir. by Jake Dunning, Stephen B Kennedy, Annick Antierens, John Whitehead, Iza Ciglenecki, Gail Carson, Rupa Kanapathipillai, Lyndsey Castle, Rebecca Howell-Jones, Raul Pardinaz-Solis, Jennifer Grove, Janet Scott, Trudie Lang, Piero Olliaro, Peter W Horby, RAPIDE-BCV trial team

“…<h4>Background</h4>The nucleotide analogue brincidofovir was developed to prevent and treat infections caused by double-stranded DNA viruses. …”
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Mental health first aid training and assessment for healthcare professionals and medical nursing students: a systematic review by Li Li, Xiaolan Ma, Zhiying Wu, Chunyan Xie, Yamin Li

“…Our study has been registered to PROSPERO under registration number CRD42024519793.…”
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Preventing postoperative pulmonary complications by establishing a machine-learning assisted approach (PEPPERMINT): Study protocol for the creation of a risk prediction model. by Britta Trautwein, Meinrad Beer, Manfred Blobner, Bettina Jungwirth, Simone Maria Kagerbauer, Michael Götz

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This clinical cohort study will follow the TRIPOD statement for multivariable prediction model development. Development of the prognostic model will require 512 patients undergoing elective surgery under general anaesthesia. …”
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Endometriosis and risk of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Sina Parsa, Rashin Noroozpoor, Hojat Dehghanbanadaki, Sorour Khateri, Yousef Moradi

“…Women with endometriosis had a 23% higher risk of developing CVD (RR = 1.23; 95% CI: 1.16–1.31) compared to those without endometriosis. …”
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Preventive interventions for diabetic foot ulcer adopted in different healthcare settings: A scoping review protocol. by Açucena Leal de Araújo, Francisca Diana da Silva Negreiros, Raquel Sampaio Florêncio, Thiago Dos Santos Garces, Virna Ribeiro Feitosa Cestari, Samuel Miranda Mattos, Samara Jesus Sena Marques, Francisca Eridan Fonteles Albuquerque, Wánderson Cássio Oliveira Araújo, Vanessa de Brito Poveda, Thereza Maria Magalhães Moreira

“…<h4>Review registration</h4>Open Science Framework DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/FRZ97 [June 19, 2023].…”
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On the issue of introducing an electronic database of children with oncological diseases into specialized medical organizations: results of a medical and social research by M. Yu. Rykov, O. A. Manerova

“…Our aim was to study the opinions of pediatric oncologists on the issues of registration of children with oncological diseases.Materials and methods. …”
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Prospective cohort protocol examining the perioperative indicators for complications and early mortality following hip fracture surgery in the frail patient by Louis de Jong, Veronique van Rijckevorsel, Taco M A L Klem, Martijn Kuijper, Gert R Roukema

“…Results will be published in peer-reviewed publications and at international conferences.Trial registration number NL8313.…”
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Effectiveness of mindfulness-based online therapy or internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy compared with treatment as usual among patients with persistent somatic symptom... by Velina Vangelova-Korpinen, Helena Liira, Samu N Kurki, Markku Sainio, Antti Malmivaara, Mari Kanerva, Jan-Henry Stenberg, Mikko Varonen, Mikko Venäläinen, Piia Vuorela, Jari Arokoski

“…<h4>Trial registration number</h4>NCT05212467.…”
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The application of ultrasonic densitometry for assessing the state of periodontal bone tissue in persons with physiological occlusion (experimental clinical study) by S. V. Tekucheva, A. A. Fokina, S. N. Ermoliev, L. S. Persin

“…As a research method, there was used the latest development – velocimetric ultrasonic densitometer with an original software, ultrasonic sensors and an electronic positioner. …”
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Pre-exposure prophylaxis access, uptake and usage by young people: a systematic review of barriers and facilitators by Sarah Warzywoda, James A. Fowler, Amalie Dyda, Lisa Fitzgerald, Amy B. Mullens, Judith A. Dean

“…Synthesizing these factors is essential to guide the development of youth-focused PrEP health promotion strategies to contribute to international goals of ending HIV transmission. …”
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Defining and assessing psychological frailty in older adults: a scoping review protocol by Joanes Lameirinhas, Arantxa Gorostiaga, Igone Etxeberria

“…The focus will be on studies that describe the development of multicomponent frailty assessment tools including at least one psychological variable. …”
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QUASI-DISTRIBUTED FIBER-OPTIC RECIRCULATING SYSTEM FOR TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT BASED ON WAVELENGTH-DIVISION MULTIPLEXING TECHNOLOGIES by A. V. Polyakov, T. D. Prokopenkova

“…Measurement method based on the registration arising due to temperature changes of the frequency of single optical pulses recirculating at adjacent wavelengths. …”
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Measuring. Monitoring. Management. Control by P.E. Gorshenin, T.V. Gorshenina, D.V. Popchenkov

“…The implemented solutions in order to improve the overpressure supply system and the newly developed stand design solve the actual problems of sensor-converting equipment for measuringpressures in harsh operating conditions typical for the operation of rocket and space technology products. …”

Unbiased Method to Determine Articular Cartilage Thickness Using a Three-Dimensional Model Derived from Laser Scanning: Demonstration on the Distal Femur by Valentina Campanelli, Maury L. Hull

“…Measuring articular cartilage thickness from 3D models developed from laser scans has the potential to offer high accuracy. …”
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