Use of the Adaptive Behaviour Dementia Questionnaire in a Down Syndrome Specialty Clinic by Nicolas M. Oreskovic, Ayesha Harisinghani, Caroline Bregman, Clorinda Cottrell, Margaret Pulsifer, Brian G. Skotko, Amy Torres, Alexa Gozdiff Spognardi, Stephanie L. Santoro

“…Objective: To study the use of a dementia screening tool in our clinic cohort of adults with Down syndrome. Study Design: A retrospective chart review of patients with Down syndrome was conducted to follow the use of the Adaptive Behaviour Dementia Questionnaire (ABDQ) in a dementia screening protocol. …”
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Protocol of the Nurses’ Mental Health Study (NMHS): a nationwide hospital multicentre prospective cohort study by Jiaxin Yang, Chongmei Huang, Shuiyuan Xiao, Xuting Li, Meng Ning, Zengyu Chen, Yusheng Tian, Qiang Yu, Yamin Chen, Ya-Min Li

“…Annual follow-up will be conducted via a questionnaire link to monitor subsequent changes in nurses’ mental health and related factors.Patient and public involvement statement No patient and public involvement in the study design.Ethics and dissemination This study was approved by the Institute Review Board from the ethical committee of The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University (E20230048) and NMHS will be performed in line with Helsinki Declarations. …”
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Evaluation of choices and time spent on an open online elective course by undergraduate medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic by Z Mfeka, A Turner, J E Wolvaardt, D Muganhiri

“…A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used, involving the participation of 629 medical students. …”
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Usefulness of computed tomography-guided puncture biopsy coupled with rapid on-site evaluation for diagnosis of pulmonary lesions: a systematic review and meta‑analysis by Zhongbao Zhang, Rui Liu, JunLin Li, Kai Zhang, Yuan Li, Xiaoqin Zhang, Sanjay Rastogi

“…Subgroup analysis showed that study design (prospective vs retrospective) had an impact on sensitivity. …”
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Assessment of Lipid Profile among Women with Malignant and Non-malignant Breast Lesions in a Tertiary Hospital, Nigeria: A Pilot Study by Ajeigbe AK, Omisore AD, Akinde AO, Makinde RA, Ajose OA

“…Objective: to evaluate the lipid profile of women with BC and compare with benign breast lesions and controls. Study design: Women (107) undergoing breast imaging in Ile-Ife were enrolled for this pilot study and stratified into BC, benign breast lesion (BBL), and controls. …”
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Cost drivers associated with autologous stem-cell transplant (ASCT) in patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in a Japanese real-world setting: A structura... by Saaya Tsutsué, Shinichi Makita, Hiroya Asou, Shingo Wada, Wen Shi Lee, Dilinuer Ainiwaer, Koki Idehara, Sona-Sanae Aoyagi, Seok-Won Kim, Todd Taylor

“…This is the first study to elucidate the total healthcare cost, associated cost drivers and healthcare resource use of SCT among patients with r/r DLBCL in a nationwide setting. The study design included a follow-up period of up to 24 months with subsequent lines of therapies using retrospective nationwide claims data from the Medical Data Vision Co., Ltd. …”
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Patellofemoral Joint Loading During the Performance of the Forward and Side Lunge with Step Height Variations by Rafael Escamilla, Naiquan Zheng, Toran D MacLeod, Rodney Imamura, Kevin E. Wilk, Shangcheng Wang, Irv Rubenstein, Kyle Yamashiro, Glenn S. Fleisig

“…The hypotheses were that patellofemoral force and stress would be greater at all knee angles performing the bodyweight side lunge compared to the bodyweight forward lunge, and greater when performing the forward and side lunge at ground level compared to up a 10cm platform. # Study Design Controlled laboratory biomechanics repeated measures, counterbalanced design…”
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Imagery Rescripting (ImRs) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as treatment of childhood-trauma related post-traumatic stress disorder (Ch-PTSD) in adults: eff... by Martine Daniëls, Marie-Louise Meewisse, Annet Nugter, Sophie A. Rameckers, Eva Fassbinder, Arnoud Arntz

“…Imagery rescripting and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for treatment of adults with childhood trauma-related post-traumatic stress disorder: IREM study design. BMC Psychiatry, 17(1), 1–12, Boterhoven de Haan, K. …”
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The anthropogenic activities in Makere north forest reserve in Tanzania and implications to conservation by Eberehard Daudi, Hussein Luswaga, Pensia Mapunda, Hamisi Nchimbi

“…The cross-sectional study design applied a mixed-method approach to quantify and qualify the extent and situation of direct anthropogenic activities in MNFR. …”
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Comparison of Concomitant Mesalamine and Immunomodulator Therapy and Immunomodulator Monotherapy for Crohn’s Disease by Min Seob Kwak, Kyung-Jo Kim, Jae Hee Cheon, Wan Soo Kim, Jeong-Mi Lee, Sung Wook Hwang, Sang Hyoung Park, Dong-Hoon Yang, Byong Duk Ye, Jeong-Sik Byeon, Seung-Jae Myung, Suk-Kyun Yang

“…Although immunomodulators are increasingly used in Crohn’s disease (CD), a significant number of gastroenterologists still use 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) in combination with azathioprine (AZA) or 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP); there is limited evidence regarding the benefit of concomitant 5-ASA with AZA/6-MP compared with AZA/6-MP monotherapy for the treatment of CD. Study Design. A total of 106 patients who received AZA/6-MP for more than 3 months between January 1991 and May 2014 were identified retrospectively. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with burnout among healthcare providers at Kasulu district in Kigoma region, 2024: an analytical cross-sectional study in a primary healthcare set... by Omary Ubuguyu, Godbless Henry Mfuru, Khadija I Yahya-Malima

“…Despite its importance, limited data exist on burnout among primary healthcare providers in Tanzania.Objectives To determine the prevalence of burnout and associated factors among healthcare providers in Kasulu district, Kigoma region, 2024.Study design Analytical cross-sectional study conducted from January to June 2024.Study setting Primary health facilities at Kasulu district in Kigoma region.Participants Healthcare providers working in Kasulu district for more than 6 months before study.Primary outcome Burnout.Results Among 266 healthcare providers with a response rate of 99%, 59.4% were male. …”
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Suspicion, screening, and diagnosis of wild‐type transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy: a systematic literature review by Katrine Bay, Finn Gustafsson, Michael Maiborg, Anne Bagger‐Bahnsen, Anne Mette Strand, Trine Pilgaard, Steen Hvitfeldt Poulsen

“…While multiple red flags were described, high‐quality prospective studies designed to evaluate their suitability as suspicion criteria were lacking. …”
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Hubungan Kadar Albumin Serum dengan Morbiditas dan Mortalitas Maternal Pasien Preeklampsia Berat dan Eklampsia di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang by Yunike Veronika, Joserizal Resudji, Susila Sastri

“…A retrospective observational analytical research was conducted with a cross sectional study design. The study population was the entire medical records of severe preeclampsia and eclampsia patients in RSUP Dr. …”
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Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Levels in Early and Late Onset Preeclampsia by Onur Guralp, Nevin Tuten, Mahmut Oncul, Serdar A Acikgoz, Hakan Ekmekci, Abdullah Tuten

“… Objective: To evaluate the serum neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin levels in pregnant women with and without preeclampsia, early-onset preeclampsia and late-onset preeclampsia, preeclampsia with and without severe features, and investigate the correlation with the neonatal outcomes. Study Design: A total of 79 pregnant women, 27 with uncomplicated pregnancies, 30 with early-onset preeclampsia, and 22 with late-onset preeclampsia were evaluated in a cross-sectional study. …”
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Developing a core outcome set for interventions in people with mild cognitive impairment: study protocol by Angus G K McNair, Nicholas Turner, Alan Richardson, Elizabeth Coulthard, Jemima Dooley, Julie Clayton, Sam Harding, Sarah Rudd, Victoria Grace Gabb, Winsome Barrett-Muir, Natalie Woodward, Sophie Alderman, Joseph Webb

“…This study aims to develop a COS for adults living with MCI intended for use in interventional and clinical settings.Methods and analysis The COS will be developed using a five-stage study design: (1) systematic literature search, (2) qualitative interviews, (3) evidence synthesis from stages 1 and 2, (4) two-round Delphi survey and (5) consensus meeting(s). …”
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Determinants of hypertension-related knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) among caregivers in Neno, rural Malawi: A cross-sectional study by Chikondi Maluwa, Sitalire Kapira, Hataichanok Chuljerm, Wason Parklak, Kanokwan Kulprachakarn

“…We used a cross-sectional study design. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS Version 22.0. …”
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Characteristics Associated with Early Worsening of Retinopathy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosed with Retinopathy at Their First Visit: A Retrospective Observational Study by Sayaka Wakabayashi Sugawa, Yoko Yoshida, Yusuke Hikima, Haruhiko Sato, Akira Shimada, Mitsuhiko Noda, Akifumi Kushiyama

“…Materials and Methods. Our study design was a retrospective observational study. …”
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Procalcitonin for Bacterial Infection in Liver Failure: A Meta-Analysis by Xinchun He, Liang Chen, Haiou Chen, Yuqing Feng, Baining Zhu, Caixia Yang

“…Furthermore, the metaregression analysis of PCT study design, bacterial infection site, and mean age displayed that the P values were >0.05. …”
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The Association Between COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake and Information-Seeking Behaviors Using the Internet: Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study by Kazuya Taira, Misa Shiomi, Takayo Nakabe, Yuichi Imanaka

“…MethodsUsing a cross-sectional study design using a subset of panel data, this nationwide survey was conducted in 7 waves. …”
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Spectrum, Pattern, and Clinical Outcomes of Adult Emergency Department Admissions in Selected Hospitals of Western Ethiopia: A Hospital-Based Prospective Study by Ashenafi Habte Woyessa, Birhanu Yadecha Dibaba, Getahun Fetensa Hirko, Thanasekaran Palanichamy

“…Hospital-based prospective cross-sectional study design was utilized. To select hospitals to be included in the study, the area sampling technique was used. …”
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