Interventions to reduce deaths in people living with HIV admitted to hospital in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review. by Rachael M Burke, Hussein H Twabi, Cheryl Johnston, Marriott Nliwasa, Ankur Gupta-Wright, Katherine Fielding, Nathan Ford, Peter MacPherson, Elizabeth L Corbett

“…One before-after study implemented 2007 WHO guidelines to improve management of smear negative tuberculosis in severely ill PLHIV, and showed survival benefit but with high risk of bias. …”
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Effect of a Family-Centered Empowerment Model–Based Intervention on the Caregiving Capacity and Preparedness of Caregivers of Children With Malignant Neoplasms: Protocol for a Quas... by Xiaowan Li, Yanhua Yang, Qiurong Chen, JingJing Ma, Feng Lu, Xiaoli Luo

“…MethodsThis quasi-experimental study focuses on caregivers of children with malignant neoplasms attending our hospital for the first time, implementing a 4-phase FCEM-based intervention program evaluated through questionnaires administered 3 days after admission and 3 days before discharge. …”
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Nutritional Recovery and Its Predictors among Adult HIV Patients on Therapeutic Feeding Program at Finote-Selam General Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Gedefaw Diress, Nurilign Abebe Moges

“…To address the problem of malnutrition, the Ethiopian Ministry of Health implemented a therapeutic feeding program, which is the provision of nutritional treatment, care, and support for undernourished individuals. …”
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Causal association between immunoglobulin G N-glycosylation patterns and diabetic complications: two-sample mendelian randomization by Xiaohuan Zhang

“…IGP48 emerges as a promising biomarker and therapeutic target for DM, warranting further research into its underlying mechanisms and clinical utility. Trial registration Not applicable.…”
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“I made friends a lot more easily”: children and families’ experiences of social group programs for children on the autism spectrum by Maya Hayden-Evans, Bahareh Afsharnejad, Elinda Ai Lim Lee, Ben Milbourn, Tanya Picen, Mathew Johnson, Sven Bölte, Sonya Girdler

“…Results Findings suggest SSGPs such as KONTAKT™, implementing multiple teaching strategies, and less structured social group activities such as ART Legends can both have a perceived positive influence on outcomes. …”
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Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Antrian Poliklinik Berbasis Mobile by Rizal Arif Zulfikar, Ahmad Afif Supianto

“…System validation method is using White Box, Black Box, and Usability Testing has shown that the structure and results of system design can be implemented well, so the system can run as needed.   …”
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Evaluation of the immune response to diphtheria and tetanus toxoids by the serological methods by Е. I. Komarovskaya, A. A. Soldatov

“…Researchers should continue working on enzyme immunoassay validation with a view to harmonising national and international methods for assessing the potency of diphtheria and tetanus toxoid vaccines, as these efforts will not only facilitate the registration of foreign vaccines in Russia but also accelerate the approval of Russian vaccines in other countries.…”
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Addressing authorized absences: a school district’s initiative to examine prevalence and promote proactive attendance practices by David Heyne, David Heyne, Inge Verstraete, Marije de Wit

“…Future research should focus on refining absence registration systems and incorporating qualitative methods to better understand authorized absences and improve interventions.…”
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What is known about nurse retention in peri-COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 work environments: protocol for a scoping review of factors, strategies and interventions by Sheri Price, Laura Buckley, Linda McGillis Hall, Sanja Visekruna, Candice McTavish

“…An improved understanding of approaches implemented to support and retain nurses will provide a blueprint for sustaining the nursing workforce. …”
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Process evaluation of team-based care in people aged >65 years with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Joanie Sims Gould, Catherine Tong, Jessica Ly, Sara Vazirian, Adriaan Windt, Karim Khan

“…Our findings highlight the important role of group learning.Trial registration number NCT02002143…”
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Study protocol: Feasibility of medically tailored meals for pediatric populations at risk for disparities in serious illness outcomes due to inequities in food-related social drive... by Bridgette Thom, Victoria R Crowder, Andrew B Smitherman, Bethany S Cosgrove, Rebecca Bosch, Yashvi Vardhan, C Natasha Matt, Alice Ammerman, Sheila Judge Santacroce

“…<h4>Discussion</h4>The study will provide critical insights into the feasibility of implementing medically tailored meals for pediatric oncology and other patients. …”
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Public perceptions on the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare: a qualitative meta-synthesis by Jing Gao, Xinyu Chen, Xiaolian Jiang, Chenxi Wu, Huiqiong Xu, Dingxi Bai

“…Based on the public’s perspective, this analysis provides insights and suggestions for health managers on how to implement and apply medical AI smoothly, while ensuring safety in healthcare practice.PROSPERO registration number CRD42022315033.…”
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Which interventions are effective at decreasing or increasing emergency department attendances or hospital admissions from long-term care facilities? A systematic review by Fiona Pearson, Barbara Hanratty, Gemma F Spiers, Robert O Barker, Daniel Stow, Ben Searle

“…Avoidance of unnecessary hospital transfers benefits residents, reduces demand on the healthcare systems but is difficult to implement. We synthesised evidence on interventions that influence unplanned hospital admissions or attendances by long-term care facility residents.Methods This is a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. …”
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Improving knowledge, attitudes, and practices on dengue and diarrhea in rural primary school students, their parents, and teachers in Colombia: A cluster-randomized controlled tria... by Diana Sarmiento-Senior, Maria Ines Matiz, Sandra Vargas-Cruz, Juan Felipe Jaramillo, Victor Alberto Olano, Audrey Lenhart, Thor Axel Stenström, Neal Alexander, Hans J Overgaard

“…Both educational and physical interventions to reduce risk factors of dengue and diarrhea were implemented. Comprehensive teachers' manuals were developed and deployed to guide the learning activities. …”
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Active games for increasing social and emotional competencies of young adults in probation system: a one-sample trial study in Izmir city in Turkiye by Inci Derya Yucel, Gorkem Yararbas

“…Objective It aims to implement active games, including physical activities, that support the social and emotional competencies of individuals in probation sentence. …”
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Effectiveness of a training program on the knowledge and awareness of antimicrobial resistance and stewardship among dental house-surgeons by Venkitachalam Ramanarayanan, Abhishek Sreelatha Prabhu, Akarsha Sundareswaran, Dona Boban

“…No significant changes were observed with knowledge scores, while practice-related questions showed a marginal decline. Clinical trial registration The study protocol was registered with the Clinical Trial Registry of India. …”
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Title: A Qualitative Systematic Review of Parental Perceptions, Motivators, and Barriers to Management of Childhood Obesity by Musa S, Al-Dahshan A, Kehyayan V

“…Successful initiatives should encompass nutritional education for both parents and children, increase access to healthy food choices, implement home-based programs, and improve the infrastructure that encourages physical activity. …”
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Health Care Needs and Support for Patients Undergoing Treatment for Prosthetic Joint Infection following Hip or Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review. by Setor K Kunutsor, Andrew D Beswick, Tim J Peters, Rachael Gooberman-Hill, Michael R Whitehouse, Ashley W Blom, Andrew J Moore

“…<h4>Systematic review registration</h4>PROSPERO 2015: CRD42015027175.…”
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The application of reinforced endotracheal tubes with pressure indicators in preventing postoperative airway-related complications in neurosurgical patients: a randomized controlle... by Xiaoqin Guan, Ying Tian, Jiaqi Yang, Yingying Jiang, Xiaoqin Luo, Yu Li, Chan Chen

“…Methods This study employed a prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled design. Blinding was implemented for the subjects and data collectors. Subjects were randomly divided into two groups. …”
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Is medical school culture conducive to women’s academic success? a survey on faculty perceptions and experiences of gender equity by Shefaly Shorey, Yunn-Hwen Gan, Maleena Suppiah Cavert, Sophia Archuleta

“…Findings of this study provided further insight into the perceptions of faculty members regarding workplace gender equity and interventions that can be implemented to support them in their career. Trial registration Ethical approval was obtained from the National University of Singapore Institutional Review Board (NUS-IRB-2022-325).…”
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