How to improve support for people with (complex) multiple-problems through social prescribing in a vulnerable neighborhood; professionals’, experts-by-experience’ and clients’ pers... by C. Bos, S. Vader, N. van Vooren, K. Jerković-Ćosić, B. Keij

“…During the research, 26 semi-structured interviews and observations were applied to gain insight among professionals, experts-by-experience and clients. …”
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Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self-examination among Middle-aged Females Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital by Barak Waris, Nauman Ismat Butt, Imania Khizar, Ihtisham UI Hasan, Ayman Bashir, Huzaifa Nadeem

“…Demographic information was noted, and then the participants completed a structured questionnaire comprising two domains: the first domain was regarding knowledge of BSE, and the second domain was about the practice of BSE. …”
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Efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with docetaxel and cisplatin in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity at high risk of progression by S. I. Kutukova, Yu. V. Ivaskova, N. P. Beliak, G. A. Raskin, A. A. Varankina, A. I. Yaremenko, A. Ya. Razumova, A. O. Cheremnykh, M. F. Manna, R. V. Orlova

“…At the 1st stage of our study, we retrospectively analyzed the data of 98 patients and determine that the NACT for patients with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma, with 3 or more factors of an unfavorable prognosis (peripheral blood parameters indicating the presence of systemic inflammation, reduced level of infiltration of tumor structures by CD8‑tumor infiltrating lymphocytes and low expression of programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) on tumor and immune cells) significantly reduces the risk of death and disease progression: hazard ratio 0.33; 95 % confidence interval 0.13–0.86; p = 0.0231. …”
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Factors influencing burnout, stress levels, and coping strategies among nursing staff in intensive care units by Beata Wudarczyk, Sabina Krupa-Nurcek, Michał Czapla, Michał Czapla, Izabella Uchmanowicz, Izabella Uchmanowicz

“…Addressing burnout requires comprehensive approaches that consider these interrelated factors.Practical implicationsTo reduce burnout among ICU nurses, healthcare institutions should integrate routine stress assessments and provide structured support systems, such as resilience training and peer support programs. …”
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‘I Don't Think There Is a One‐Size‐Fits‐All’: A Qualitative Study Exploring Healthcare Professional and Service Provider Perspectives of Using Innovative Models of Cervical Screeni... by Claire Bavor, Tessa Saunders, Mikayla Wolfe, Megan A. Smith, Nicola Creagh, Deborah Bateson, Angela Kelly‐Hanku, Paula Jops, Marion Saville, Natalie Taylor, Kate Broun, Julia M. L. Brotherton, Claire Nightingale

“…Methods We conducted online, semi‐structured interviews with healthcare professionals, pathology providers and community service providers (June–October 2023). …”
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Seasonal and Environmental Influences on the Gut Microbiota of South China Tigers (<i>Panthera tigris amoyensis</i>) by Li Zhou, Xiyao Xu, Zhirong Zhang, Xu Zhang, Kaixiong Lin, Hongxing Luo, Cheng Huang, Xipan Lin, Chunli Zhang, Yan Qing, Liwei Teng, Zhensheng Liu

“…Principal coordinate analysis (PCoA) based on Bray–Curtis distances revealed significant differences in the community structures of both bacterial (Adonis, R² = 0.2364, <i>p</i> = 0.001) and fungal (Adonis, R² = 0.1542, <i>p</i> = 0.001) communities across different seasons and environments. …”
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Human lung cancer neutrophils generate NETs with preserved anti-tumor cytotoxicity but impaired anti-migratory activity by Nuha Alsharif, Nuha Alsharif, Mohamad Qaisi, Merav Shaul, Naomi Kaisar-Iluz, Naomi Kaisar-Iluz, Dan Padawer, Dan Padawer, Osnath Bouhanna, Osnath Bouhanna, Yael Volman, Yael Volman, Zvi G. Fridlender, Zvi G. Fridlender

“…Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are DNA-protein structures released during a form of programmed neutrophil death known as NETosis. …”
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The second victim phenomenon among German emergency medical technicians: a cross-sectional study based on the SeViD questionnaire (SeViD-VIII) by Hartwig Marung, Victoria Klemm, Reinhard Strametz, Thomas Neusius, Matthias Raspe, Hannah Roesner, Harald Karutz, Klaus Runggaldier, Rainer Petzina, Luis Teichmann, Stefan Bushuven

“…The implementation of structured peer support programs may help mitigate the impact of SVP.…”
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Patient safety and the second victim phenomenon in nursing and medical curricula: A qualitative study by Einav Srulovici, Mary-Elizabeth Tumelty, Ivana Meszaros Skoumalova, Patricia Vella Bonanno, Erika Kubilienė, José Joaquín Mira, Valentina Marinkovic, Anat Rafaeli, Reinhard Strametz, Susanna Tella, Anu Venesoja, Žymantė Jankauskienė, Sandra C. Buttigieg

“…Inclusion criteria required at least 5 years of experience in curriculum development at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; there were no dropouts. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted in participants' native languages, translated to English, and analyzed using thematic analysis. …”
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Effects of caloric restriction and exercise-induced weight loss on physiological dysregulation in postmenopausal women: The mediating role of fat mass and adipose tissue distributi... by Éloïse Routhier, Martin Brochu, Alan A. Cohen, Denis Prudhomme, Ahmed Ghachem

“…Objectives: 1) To evaluate the impact of a 6-month caloric restriction (CR) program, either alone or in combination with structured exercise (CR + Ex), on PD. 2) To investigate whether changes in adipose tissue quantity and distribution mediate the effects of these interventions on PD. …”
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Stress among police officials in Kerala, India: an analysis of organizational and operational factors by Mini GK, Chitra Venkateswaran, Anjana VM, Sangeeth Krishna S, Greeshma J, Greeshma PS, Revathy K, Vilma Irazola, John Romate

“…The present study examines the specific stressors associated with the operational demands and organizational structures experienced by police officers in the state of Kerala, India. …”
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Outcomes of nonoperative treatment of displaced anterior glenoid rim fractures without dislocation in the elderly: should instability be a concern? by Kutalmis Albayrak, Matthijs Jacxsens, Muhammed Bilal Kurk, Mert Demirci, Mehmet Ozbey Buyukkuscu, Bulent Karslioglu

“…Treatment involved sling immobilization for up to 4 weeks, followed by a structured rehabilitation program. Clinical outcomes were assessed using Constant Score (CS), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV), and range of motion. …”
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Assessment of public awareness and willingness to establish a forensic DNA and odontology national database in Egypt: a cross-sectional study by Asmaa Mohammad Moawad, Fatma Mohamed Hassan, Eman D. El Desouky, Youssef Mohsen Ashmawy, Ebtehal Mohammed, Noha E. Ibrahim, Howaida Saeed Mohammed, Basma kamal Ibrahim

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted on forensic dental and DNA databases in Egypt from October 2023 to April 2024. A structured online questionnaire was used to gather data on participants' sociodemographic characteristics, awareness of the national DNA and forensic dental databases, and willingness to support a national database. …”
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Effect of bio-psychosocial nursing intervention on emotional status, body image, and quality of life of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a quasi-experimental study by Hanaa M. Abo Shereda, Eman A. Shokr, Hanaa A. Radwan, Doaa Lotfi Afifi Alqersh, Shereen Roushdy Hashem, Ashraf Mohamed El-Saiyed Konsouh, Zeinab A. Kasemy, Hanan E. Nada

“…The purpose of this study was to determine how a nursing program that considers social, emotional, and physical factors would benefit women with PCOS. …”
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HIV risk perception and associated factors among pregnant and breastfeeding women in Zambia: implications for PrEP uptake in antenatal and postnatal settings by Twaambo Euphemia Hamoonga, Wilbroad Mutale, Karen Hampanda, Benjamin H. Chi

“…Study team members administered a structured questionnaire to pregnant and breastfeeding women at the hospital's maternal and child health clinic to get information on socio-demographics, obstetrics and pregnancy history, sexual behavior and HIV risk perception. …”
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Evaluating the effectiveness of crisis support spaces in Queensland, Australia: a mixed-methods study by Zoe E. Papinczak, Hannah E. Roovers, Mikesh Patel, Danielle Postorivo, Meaghan E. McLellan, Harvey A. Whiteford, Zoe H. Rutherford

“…In addition, 78 semi-structured interviews were undertaken with CSS consumers and carers, CSS staff and broader mental health system staff; these were analysed using applied thematic analysis. …”
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Co-design of a multifaceted intervention to improve quality handover of medicine information at discharge from hospital by H. Laetitia Hattingh, Matt Percival, Kate Johnston, Georgia Tobiano, Hayley Hirsch, Carl de Wet, Salim Memon, Mark A. Morgan, Rachael Raleigh, Noela Baglot, Brigid M. Gillespie

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Non-prescribed drug use and its associated factors among pregnant women in Southwest Ethiopia by Fentahun Yene, Berihun Bantie, Tarekegn Yilma, Idalamin Zinab, Simachew Animen

“…Data were collected using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire, entered into EpiData version 7.2.2 software, and exported to SPSS version 25 for further analysis. …”
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Correlates of physical activity and sedentary behavior in children and adolescents during school recess: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kang Zhu, Xinyi Yin, Yucheng Liu, Guoyang Qin, Jingjing Jia, Zhenwen Xie, Yang Liu

“…Identifying these correlates can inform the design of recess programs and interventions in schools, while also providing evidence to support the establishment of future recess-related policies. …”
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Evaluating the impact of NSAIDs and exercise therapy versus sole exercise therapy on joint mobility, pain levels, grip strength, and muscle activity in lateral epicondylitis patien... by Junaid Ahmad Parrey, Mohd Arshad Bari, Abdul Qayyum Khan, Arish Ajhar, Shivani Singh

“…Both groups followed a 12-week program, with the intervention group performing additional eccentric and concentric exercises. …”
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