Causal Therapy of COVID-19: Critical Review and Prospects by N. V. Beloborodova, E. V. Zuev, M. N. Zamyatin, V. G. Gusarov

“…In the current pandemic situation, it is important to provide specialists with latest information concerning efficacy and safety drugs for COVID-19 patients and promising research in this field.The purpose of the review is to critically analyze published data on outcomes of COVID-19 treatment with various drugs including potentially promising drugs.The search has been carried out through such databases as PubMed, Scopus, Cyberleninka, https://www.globalclinicaltrialsdata.com, https://clinicaltrials.gov, Cochrane Library; mostly, randomized clinical trials-2020 and papers dedicated to candidate drugs have been considered. The paper is structured based on the drug’s action mechanism and contains parts dedicated to antiviral, immunomodulatory, and antibacterial therapies. …”
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Evaluating preceptorship during advanced pharmacy practice experiences in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Faris S. Alnezary, Fahad Alzahrani, Yasser Alatawi, Abdullah A. Alhifany

“…The study highlights regional disparities in training quality, emphasizing the need for structured learning experiences and re-evaluation of preceptorship. …”
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Post-marketing safety concerns with dolutegravir: a pharmacovigilance study based on the FDA adverse event reporting system database by Juan Su, Long He, Menglei Wang

“…To mitigate the risk of irreversible organic damage, a structured risk management strategy is essential. This strategy should encompass restrictions on contraindicated populations, enhanced monitoring of high-risk subgroups, and the implementation of post-marketing prospective cohort studies to ensure the sustainability of antiviral therapy.…”
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A qualitative study of a new metric for estimating early-onset colorectal cancer risk in male veterans: “Colon Age” by Thomas F. Imperiale, Michael Cheng, Melissa R. Thomas, Marianne S. Matthias

“…Following informed consent, two interviewers conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews with participants. …”
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Effect of Perioperative Instructions on Postoperative Discomforts and Satisfaction Level among Patients Undergoing Thyroidectomy by Yasmin F. M. Abd Elazeem, Nesrine E. M. Abdel-Karim, Eman F. A. M. Aly

“…Three tools were used for data collection. A structured interview questionnaire aimed to assess the socio-demographic characteristics and clinical data of the study subjects. …”
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Dancing Towards Stability: The Therapeutic Potential of Argentine Tango for Balance and Mobility in Parkinson’s Disease by Federica Giorgi, Daniela Platano, Lisa Berti, Danilo Donati, Roberto Tedeschi

“…However, the small sample sizes of included studies and the heterogeneity in intervention durations limit the generalizability of findings. AT may serve as a structured rehabilitative approach for improving mobility and psychosocial outcomes in PD and could be integrated into community-based or clinical rehabilitation programs.…”
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Gastrostomy in Children: A 5-Year Single Tertiary Center Experience by Iulia Florentina Ţincu, Bianca Teodora Chenescu, Gabriel Cristian Drăgan, Anca Ioana Avram, Doina Anca Pleșca

“…Data included demographics, procedural details, complications, and caregiver satisfaction assessed via the Structured Satisfaction Questionnaire with Gastrostomy Feeding (SAGA-8). …”
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Barriers and facilitators to exercise in people with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: a qualitative study by Natalie Li, Stephanie Frade, Lucinda Roper, Matthew JS Parker, Peter Youssef, Mandana Nikpour

“…With emerging evidence supporting exercise in IIM, we sought to explore the experiences of exercise in people with IIM to further inform person-centered exercise interventions. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with IIM patients attending the rheumatology clinic at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia. …”
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Factors influencing the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation by lay rescuers: A qualitative study based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. by Zhikang Zhong, Weiwei Li, Lin Zhou, Liang Liu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A qualitative study employing purposive sampling was undertaken, with semi-structured interviews conducted between January 1, 2022, and May 20, 2022. …”
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Antibiotic prescribing practices, perceived constraints, and views on antimicrobial resistance among general and orthopedic surgeons in central India by Kristina Skender, Anna Machowska, Shweta Khare, Vivek Singh, Cecilia Stålsby Lundborg, Megha Sharma

“…This qualitative study was guided by the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation-Behavior model (COM-B) and the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). Semi-structured interviews were conducted until redundancy was achieved, including 15 general and orthopedic surgeons in three private-sector hospitals in Ujjain district. …”
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Predictors of topical steroid misuse among patrons of pharmacies in Pretoria by N. Malangu, G.A. Ogunbanjo

“…Exit interviews were conducted at 21 randomly selected pharmacies by trained interviewers using a structured questionnaire. A total of 1 228 patrons were approached, of which 225 gave verbal consent to be interviewed. …”
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Estudo da utilização de materiais de referência nas análises de água por laboratórios envolvidos no sistema de acreditação Case study on the usage of reference materials in water a... by Suzana Saboia de Moura, Stella Regina Reis da Costa

“…In this case study, based on the methodological exploratory and qualitative approach, a questionnaire was sent to testing laboratories which provide analytical services to the National Agency for Waters involved in the accreditation system performed by the General Coordination for Accreditation of Inmetro (Cgcre/Inmetro) by using structured questionnaire and with 50% of return. The results showed that there are few RM certificates with indication of third party recognition, i.e., accreditation bodies, based on standards dealing with metrological traceability. …”
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Enhancing thai fifth-year medical students’ knowledge and attitudes toward palliative care through active learning methods by Thammasin Ingviya, Orapan Fumaneeshoat, Pawita Limsomwong

“…Fifth-year medical students participated in a structured palliative care curriculum integrating TBL, FC, and experiential learning via palliative home visits. …”
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A framework for upskilling the clinical trial site: Learnings from a clinical trial coordinator workforce capability building pilot program by Thobekile Mthethwa-Pitt, Prudence Perry, Jhodie Duncan, Felicity Osmond, Anne Woollett

“…Clinical trial sites adoption of upskilling programs requires harmonisation and structured support through adaptive implementation, as described by the CTC upskilling framework. …”
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Optimal exercise interventions for enhancing cognitive function in older adults: a network meta-analysis by Han Han, Jinhao Zhang, Fan Zhang, Fanghui Li, Zhijian Wu

“…These findings support the integration of structured exercise interventions into aging and dementia prevention strategies, with particular attention to optimal protocol design and population targeting.…”
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Estimation of out-of-pocket expenditures on health in a coastal rural community in Karnataka, India by P. Monisha Mary, Ankeeta Menona Jacob, J. Jithin Daniel, Avinash K. Shetty

“…A total of 222 households were surveyed using a structured questionnaire, which gathered data on socio-demographic characteristics, health insurance coverage, and medical expenses. …”
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Psychological birth trauma and its related factors, and providing strategies for prevention of psychological birth trauma: protocol for an explanatory sequential mixed-method study by Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Alireza Shafiee-kandjani, Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi, Mahnaz Shahnazi, Fatemeh Abbasalizadeh, Minoo Ranjbar

“…Qualitative data will be collected through in-depth and semi-structured individual interviews with open-ended questions. …”
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The MAR method versus the visual estimation method in predicting external blood loss: a randomized controlled study by Betul Akbuga Ozel, Gurkan Ozel, Elmas Burcu Mamak Ekinci, Ahmet Eren Demirtola, Gizem Sahin, Gokcen Aksoy, Ilke Yanikyurek, Mehmet Ufuk Karaaslan

“…In conclusion, incorporating the MAR method into structured clinical skills training for external bleeding management could be beneficial. …”
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CLOSE-UP – a favourable protocol for limb-sparing surgery of diabetic foot osteomyelitis by A. A. N. Peterlin, A. A. N. Peterlin, L. K. Jensen, E. Gleipner-Andersen, H. Gottlieb

“…Given the high risk of mortality and limb loss in DFO, this structured approach has the potential to improve mobility, shorten rehabilitation, lower costs, and enhance quality of life. …”
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Associated factors with the access to sexual health and STI/HIV services for individuals aged 18 and older in the Marrakech-Safi region of Morocco: a cross-sectional study by Hajar Ouahid, Ouassim Mansoury, Majda Sebbani, Mohamed Cherkaoui, Mohamed Amine, Latifa Adarmouch

“…Data were gathered through a structured, pre-tested questionnaire delivered via both online platforms and face-to-face interviews to accommodate all participants. …”
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