Unraveling the stigma: a qualitative descriptive exploration of the relationship between culture, religion, and mental disorders in Saudi Arabia by Loujain Sharif, Rawan Babhair, Diana Alzahrani, Alanoud Abuladel, Amani Kabli, Raghad Alzahrani, Lujain Alghamdi, Alaa Mahsoon, Khalid Sharif, Ruba Alharazi, Rebecca Wright

“…Thirteen adults with mental health disorders completed semi-structured interviews, analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. …”
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A cross-sectional study of public knowledge and stigma towards autism spectrum disorder in Lebanon by Samar Younes, Nisreen Mourad, Chadia Haddad, Danielle Saadeh, Hala Sacre, Sandrella Bou Malhab, Shatha Mayta, Nancy Hamzeh, Yousra Salloum, Mohamad Rahal, Pascale Salameh

“…Participants completed a self-administered structured questionnaire that comprised a sociodemographic section and two validated scales serving the study’s purpose (The Autism Stigma and Knowledge Questionnaire (ASK-Q) and The Autism Social Distance Scale). …”
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3D Hollow MoS2 Architecture Enabled Highly Sensitive SERS Detection by Chao Gao, Yi Yang, Huijie Chen, Xiaoqing Gao, Xingxing Zhang, Zhiqian Song, Tianyang Zhang, Kai Chen, Xiaohong Wang, Yingdong Han

“…Therefore, this work presents and acquires a 3D hollow structured MoS2, which can be achieved through a simple hydrothermal method. …”
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Risk-adapted therapy in pediatric thyroid cancer: initial experience from a national reference program by the MET group by Michaela Kuhlen, Marina Kunstreich, Friederike Eilsberger, Kerstin Lorenz, Michael Abele, Ines B Brecht, Dominik T Schneider, Markus Luster, Antje Redlich

“…Conclusions: The national reference program has successfully introduced a structured, individualized approach to the management of pedDTC in Germany. …”
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Protocol for a systematic review on tertiary prevention interventions for patients with stroke in African countries by Adamu Addissie, Eva Johanna Kantelhardt, Thomas Frese, Eric Sven Kroeber, Lucas Adam, Alexander Bauer, Susanne Unverzagt

“…This description will be visualised in structured tables to aid interpretation of study characteristics, intervention effects and certainty of the evidence.Ethics and dissemination No ethical approval is necessary. …”
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Impact of Physical and Psychological Strain on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Construction Industry by Abdul Kadir MSc, Riza Yosia Sunindijo PhD, Baiduri Widanarko PhD, Dadan Erwandi PhD, Sjahrul M. Nasri PhD, Bangga Agung Satrya MKM, Stevan Deby Anbiya Muhamad Sunarno PhD, Hardy Atmajaya MT, Popy Yuniar PhD, Tubagus Dwika Yuantoko MKKK, Lailatul Qomariyah PhD, Cynthia Febrina Maharani PhD

“…This cross-sectional study used a purposive sampling technique to gather quantitative data from 409 respondents working in four construction companies through structured questionnaires. Data collection tools included the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire III (COPSOQ III), the K10 scale for psychosocial distress, and the Nordic Body Map for musculoskeletal symptoms. …”
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Characteristics of hypertension and its impact on cognitive functions in older adults: a cross-sectional study by Nivedita Parandiyal, Porimita Chutia, Shashank Saurabh Sinha, Pratyaksha Pandit, Naif Ali Majrashi, Naseem Qureshi, Shailendra Mohan Tripathi, Shailendra Mohan Tripathi

“…The characteristics of hypertension and cognitive functions were assessed using semi-structured proforma and Adenbrooke's Cognitive Examination (ACE-III) Hindi version respectively. …”
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Supporting Indigenous Family Caregivers of Children with Life-Threatening and Life-Limiting Illness in One Canadian Province: Healthcare Providers’ Perspectives by Jill M. G. Bally, Meridith Burles, Amaya Widyaratne, Victoria A. Spurr, Heather Hodgson-Viden, Roona Sinha

“…A purposive sample of 19 pediatric healthcare providers took part in semi-structured qualitative interviews or one focus group. …”
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Malformaciones congénitas en hospital de referencia de Seguridad Social en Honduras, propuesta de vigilancia modificada by Briana Beltrán, Santos Marleni Montes, Jairo Aníbal Castellanos Girón, Daniela Escalante

“…Methods: Retrospective descriptive study of 160 newborns diagnosed with CM; 8,573 births were analysed in the indicated period. A database was structured based on epidemiological surveillance records that included sociodemographic variables of the NB with CM and its mother. …”
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Ethnic Variations in Healthcare Service Utilization and Access in Vietnamese Mountainous Setting by Tuan Le Anh, Ha Vu Ngoc, Dua Nguyen Nhu, Anh Truong Thi Mai, Tam Ngo Thi, Bach Nguyen Xuan, Kien Pham Trung, Hung Hoang Nam, Anh Nguyen Thi Hoang, Thanh Luong Trung

“…Healthcare service use and access were evaluated by using a structured questionnaire. Zero-inflated Poisson regression was used to examine the ethnic variations in the healthcare service use and access. …”
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Epidemiology of Bovine Neosporosis in Relation to Socioeconomic, Demographic, and Transmissibility Factors in Dual-Purpose Production Systems in Colombia by Cesar A. Murcia-Mono, Sergio Falla-Tapias, Britney K. Cabrera-Ospina, Jahir O. Vargas-Domínguez, William O. Burgos-Paz

“…A total of 360 cattle were sampled, and information about the production system was collected using a structured poll with 128 questions. Results: In these cattle, 53% (191/360) were positive for antibodies against <i>Neospora caninum</i> using ELISA. …”
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Health Modeling — An Innovative Educational Program for the General Medicine Specialty by M. M. Litvinova, M. S. Khamidulina, T. M. Litvinova, Yu. A. Lutokhina, E. N. Dudnik, N. V. Kireeva, K. V. Ivashkin, B. A. Volel

“…Distinctive features of the curriculum include interdisciplinary modules structured by organ systems and a spiral progression of content, early immersion of students into clinical practice from the first year, and the translation of cutting-edge scientific knowledge into education through hands-on laboratory practicums. …”
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa Acquisition in Cystic Fibrosis Patients in Context of Otorhinolaryngological Surgery or Dentist Attendance: Case Series and Discussion of Preventive Concepts by Jochen G. Mainz, Andrea Gerber, Michael Lorenz, Ruth Michl, Julia Hentschel, Anika Nader, James F. Beck, Mathias W. Pletz, Andreas H. Mueller

“…Altogether, this underestimated risk requires structured prevention protocols.…”
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KK2DP7 Stimulates CD11b+ Cell Populations in the Spleen to Elicit Trained Immunity for Anti‐Tumor Therapy by Rui Zhang, Lin Tang, Yusi Wang, Xuejing Zhou, Zhenyu Ding, Li Yang

“…Here, KK2DP7, a dendrimer‐structured peptide derived from the immunomodulatory antimicrobial peptide DP7 (VQWRIRVAVIRK) is employed, as a model adjuvant to establish standardized protocols for investigating adjuvant efficacy and mechanisms in enhancing anti‐tumor immunity via trained immunity. …”
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Living with pain and Parkinson’s developing an understanding of the impact, trajectory and pain management needs: a qualitative interview study protocol by Darren Flynn, Lynn Rochester, Richard Walker, Tracy Finch, Cormac Ryan, Alison Yarnall, Leah Avery, Annette Hand, Katherine Baker, Jenni Naisby, Mark Parkinson

“…Exploring the behavioural determinants, including the barriers and enablers to pain management from the perspective of PwP, the role of healthcare professionals and impact of other symptoms alongside pain will inform the development of a fit for purpose, pain management toolkit for PwP.Methods and analysis A longitudinal qualitative study using semi structured interviews at two time points within an 18-month period will be conducted. …”
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Role of workplace culture in successful lifestyle medicine implementation: a qualitative case series among health systems in the USA by Joel Gittelsohn, Neve Durrwachter, Meghan L Ames, Tyler A Hemmingson, Melissa M Reznar, Kara L Staffier, Samantha M Sundermeir, Bruce Weeks, Micaela C Karlsen

“…No study has examined how the impact of workplace culture (shared knowledge, values and behaviours within an organisation) affects practitioners’ abilities to engage in LM.Design A cross-sectional, multiple case study investigation of the implementation of LM in five health systems was conducted by administering semi-structured in-depth interviews (n=45) from May 2022 to January 2023. …”
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Young‐onset type 2 diabetes—Epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management by Andrea O.Y. Luk, Hongjiang Wu, Yingnan Fan, Baoqi Fan, Chun Kwan O, Juliana C.N. Chan

“…The Precision Medicine to Redefine Insulin Secretion and Monogenic Diabetes Randomized Controlled Trial (PRISM‐RCT) is the first large‐scale clinical trial designed to evaluate the effect of a structured care model that integrates biogenetic markers with communication and information technology on attaining strict metabolic targets and improving clinical outcomes in individuals with young‐onset type 2 diabetes. …”
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Decannulation ahead: a comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic framework for tracheotomized neurological patients by Rainer Dziewas, Tobias Warnecke, Bendix Labeit, Volker Schulte, Inga Claus, Paul Muhle, Anna Brake, Lena Hollah, Anne Jung, Jonas von Itter, Sonja Suntrup-Krüger

“…Conclusion Successful decannulation in neurological patients demands a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach that combines advanced diagnostics, targeted therapies, and structured management pathways. The proposed algorithm integrates fast-track and standard-track pathways, balancing rapid diagnostics with gradual weaning strategies. …”
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TB prevention activities in the WHO European Region by A. Matteelli, Z. Mkrtchyan, T. Masini, A. Hovhannesyan, G. Kuchukhidze, S. Ahmedov, P. Kerndt, L. Rossi, A. Yedilbayev, D. Falzon, A. Dadu

“…METHODS: This was a semi-structured survey including 52 questions that was developed, implemented in the WHO-hosted LimeSurvey data form and sent to focal points in the 55 countries and territories in the European Region between September and October 2023. …”
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Open research data in human movement analysis: Swiss-initiated-guidelines for broader scientific communities by Michelle C. Haas, Bettina B. Sommer, Felix Moerman, Simon van Rekum, Eveline S. Graf

“…The resulting guidelines, structured along the data life cycle, provide detailed recommendations for each stage of the life cycle. …”
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