Three-Dimensional-Printed Isoniazid Chewable Gels for On-Demand Latent Tuberculosis Treatment in Children by Amanda de O. E. Moreira, Lêda Maria S. Azevedo Neta, Márcia Pietroluongo, Ana Paula dos S. Matos, Beatriz B. Correa, Beatriz H. Ortiz, André da S. Guimarães, Marcio Nele, Carollyne M. Santos, Ana Elizabeth C. Fai, Maria Helena Gonçalves, Flávio M. Shimizu, Monique S. Dos Santos, Rosemberg B. Moure, Diogo D. Nascimento, André Luis de A. Guimarães, Saint Clair dos S. G. Junior, Alessandra L. Vicosa, Lucio M. Cabral

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Clinical syndromes linked to biallelic germline variants in MCM8 and MCM9 by Noah C. Helderman, Ting Yang, Claire Palles, Diantha Terlouw, Hailiang Mei, Ruben H.P. Vorderman, Davy Cats, Marcos Díaz-Gay, Marjolijn C.J. Jongmans, Ashwin Ramdien, Irma van de Beek, Thomas F. Eleveld, Andrew Green, Frederik J. Hes, Marry M. van den Heuvel-Eibrink, Annelore Van Der Kelen, Sabine Kliesch, Roland P. Kuiper, Inge M.M. Lakeman, Lisa E.E.L.O. Lashley, Leendert H.J. Looijenga, Manon S. Oud, Johanna Steingröver, Yardena Tenenbaum-Rakover, Carli M. Tops, Frank Tüttelmann, Richarda M. de Voer, Dineke Westra, Margot J. Wyrwoll, Mariano Golubicki, Marina Antelo, Laia Bonjoch, Mariona Terradas, Laura Valle, Ludmil B. Alexandrov, Hans Morreau, Tom van Wezel, Sergi Castellví-Bel, Yael Goldberg, Maartje Nielsen

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Determinants of Caregivers’ Ability to Accurately Detect Acute Malnutrition Using Color-Coded Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Tape and Pitting Edema by Benson C Singano, Collina A Tchongwe, Numeri C Geresomo, Tinna Ng’ong’ola-Manani, Aaron T Chikakuda, Alfred Ngwira, Stanley Mwase, Elsie Mawala, Benson Kazembe, Emma Budalla, Alexander A Kalimbira

“…Background: In Malawi, inadequate community health workers are delaying admission of acute malnutrition cases into therapeutic programs. Training caregivers to screen their children for early identification of acute malnutrition has been shown to improve early admissions, prevent serious complications, and save lives. …”
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Pediatric to adult healthcare transitioning for adolescents living with HIV in Nigeria: A national survey. by Okikiolu A Badejo, William N A Menson, Nadia A Sam-Agudu, Jennifer Pharr, Salome Erekaha, Tamara Bruno, Gift Nwanne, Olabanjo Ogunsola, Jude Ilozumba, Olusegun Busari, Echezona E Ezeanolue

“…Comprehensive HIV treatment facilities with ≥1 year of HIV service provision and ≥20 ALHIVs enrolled were selected. A structured questionnaire assessed availability of treatment, care and transition services for ALHIV. …”
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A qualitative study on the experience of nurses in the health education for patients with ulcerative colitis based on the Ottawa decision support framework (基于渥太华决策支持框架的护士参与溃疡性结肠炎患... by LIANG Zhuolin (梁琢琳), LI Xumiao (李旭苗), WEI Rongsai (魏荣赛), LIU Jingying (刘璟莹), ZHANG Nan (张楠), MA Hongwen (马宏文)

“…Through purposive sampling, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 nurses from the Department of Gastroenterology. …”
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Specialty preferences among Nigerian medical students: a cross sectional study by Tobi Olajide, Chioma Ezebialu, Christabel Uche-Orji, Ridwanullah Abdullateef, Chisom Okoye, Esther Olaoye, Jolly Thomas, Joy Adeniyi, Angel Ogiemudia, Simon Aina, Oluwatimilehin Oladapo, Emmanuel Ibitunde, Olumide Bankole, Chukwuebuka Asogwa, Mafusat Ojewumi, Precious Wagwula, Ayomide Fatola, Oluwadabira Adewara, Kenneth Christian, Oghenemaro Jerry-Ogeme, Lawrence Rejoice, Chisom Obah, Nouh Sanusi, Joshua Alabi, Elizabeth Ayegboyin, Atoyebi Olaadura, Isaac Adejumo, Promise Enyesiobi, Peace Alemede, David Uzoechi, Abdulaziz Ahmad, Chimdalu Ezeani, Brian Uche-Orji, Oluwatobi Joshua, Ihunanyachi Agha-Okoro, Godson Omumuawuike, Jessica Gambo, Peace Gbenle, Evan Adetoye, Olamide Odusola, Muhammed Ya’u, Muhammad Karaye, Rufus Akinyemi

“…The study revealed the need for structured career counseling and increased exposure to underrepresented specialties to address the uneven distribution of specialists in Nigeria. …”
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Physical Activity and Quality of Life After Distal Femur Tumor Resection and Limb Salvage by Dimitra C. Galanis, Ioannis Zafeiris, Fotini M. Soukakou, Dimitra P. Papagelopoulos, Panayiotis Gavriil, Ioannis G. Trikoupis, Olga D. Savvidou, Konstantinos Vlasis, Vasileios A. Kontogeorgakos, Panayiotis J. Papagelopoulos

“…This study included the International Physical Activity (PA) Questionnaire (IPAQ), the University of California and Los Angeles (UCLA) Activity Score, and semi-structured interviews. The data were analyzed using the statistical software packages SPSS 25 and Excel. …”
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Community knowledge, attitude, and practice, incidence of suspected cases, and epidemiological distribution of rabies in humans and animals in Southwest Shewa zone, Oromia, Ethiopi... by Tegegn Dilbato Dinbiso, Abebe Tibebu Mekonnen, Tolesa Negasa Olana, Gudina Mekonnen Ayana, Kebede Abdisa Kelbesa, Hana Dejene Deso, Segni Bedasa Gudina, Moges Kidane Biru, Moges Kidane Biru, Mulatu Ayana Hordofa, Mekonnen Sorsa Berecha

“…Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. The study utilized retrospective data from individuals admitted for rabies between 2017 and 2021 to analyze and map the epidemiological distribution of the disease using ArcGIS. …”
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Effects of intermittent theta burst to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex on brain volumes and neurometabolites in people with alcohol use disorder: a preliminary investigatio... by Timothy C. Durazzo, Timothy C. Durazzo, Lauren H. Beauregard, Meng Gu, Eric P. Kraybill, Brian D. P. Joseff, Amy A. Herrold, Amy A. Herrold, Keith Humphreys, Keith Humphreys, M. Windy McNerney, M. Windy McNerney, Brian Knutson, Claudia B. Padula, Claudia B. Padula

“…In the active group, a higher number of iTBS pulses delivered at the target treatment level was significantly associated with greater increases in left DLPFC n-acetylaspartate, glutamate, and gamma-aminobutyric acid.ConclusionThis study provided novel preliminary indications that iTBS promoted adaptive structural and neurometabolic changes in the left DLPFC site of stimulation in those with AUD. …”
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Effect of Mediterranean diet or mindfulness‐based stress reduction during pregnancy on placental volume and perfusion: A subanalysis of the IMPACT BCN randomized clinical trial by Ayako Nakaki, Eugenio Denaro, Maddalena Crimella, Roberta Castellani, Kilian Vellvé, Nora Izquierdo, Annachiara Basso, Cristina Paules, Rosa Casas, Leticia Benitez, Irene Casas, Marta Larroya, Mariona Genero, Sara Castro‐Barquero, Alex Gomez‐Gomez, Óscar J. Pozo, Eduard Vieta, Ramon Estruch, Alfons Nadal, Eduard Gratacós, Francesca Crovetto, Fàtima Crispi, Lina Youssef

“…Women in the Stress reduction group underwent an 8‐week Stress reduction program adapted for pregnancy, consisting of weekly 2.5‐h and one full‐day sessions. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study of Body Composition and Cardiorespiratory Fitness: Insights from Romanian Physical Education Male Students and Non-Professionals by Mădălina-Gabriela Coman, Alina Stan, Andreea Maria Adam, Carmen Gheorghe, Carmen Pârvu, Corneliu Mircea Codreanu, Liviu Moraru, Daniel-Andrei Iordan, Ilie Onu

“…The significantly higher body fat and lower cardiovascular capacity in MSNP students highlight the urgent need for targeted physical activity interventions and nutritional education to mitigate obesity risk. Integrating structured exercise programs and lifestyle modifications into university curricula could enhance long-term metabolic health outcomes in young adults…”
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Preliminary application of the Sharesource connect data collection and analysis system in the management of continuous renal replacement therapy in the intensive care unit by Wensan Wu, Jianli Wang, Chen Chen, Junqi Feng, Shuyi Zhang, An Shi, Jing Zhang, Xinyi He, Jiangchen Peng, Mingli Zhu

“…Alongside the software, a comprehensive quality improvement program: (1) multidisciplinary team collaboration; (2) data-driven QC; and (3) structured training. …”
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Level of non-adherence and associated factors among children on antiretroviral therapy in public hospitals of South Wollo Zone, Northeast Ethiopia by Endalk Birrie Wondifraw, Fekadeselassie Belege Getaneh, Muluken Amare, Setegn Mihret, Gebeyaw Biset, Birhanu Desu Tefera, Mulusew Zeleke, Fuad Ahmed, Ermias Sisay Chanie

“…Data were collected through face-to-face interviews, and reviewing patients’ documents using a structured checklist. The data were entered into Epi Data version 4.1 and analyzed using STATA 17. …”
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High-Dose Ceftriaxone in Elderly Patients with Enterococcal Infective Endocarditis: Population Pharmacokinetics of Free Ceftriaxone and Dose Optimization by Beatriz Fernández Rubio, Fernando Docobo Pérez, Laura Herrera Hidalgo, Luis Eduardo López-Cortés, Rafael Luque Márquez, José Manuel Lomas Cabezas, Luis Fernando López-Cortés, Marta Mejías Trueba, Ana Belén Guisado Gil, Alicia Gutiérrez Valencia, Arístides de Alarcón González, María Victoria Gil Navarro

“…Ceftriaxone free concentration was measured at three time-points: before the administration (C_min) and two and four hours after ceftriaxone administration (C₂ and C₄). Both structural and covariate population pharmacokinetic models were built. …”
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Self-screening practice of breast cancer and associated factors among female students in Ethiopian universities using the theory of planned behavior: a cross sectional study by Wudneh Simegn, Abdulwase Mohammed Seid, Gashaw Sisay Chanie, Liknaw Workie Limenh, Lamrot Yohannes, Teshome Demelash Bitew, Dagnew Getnet Adugna, Mihret Melese, Fikrie Tegen Kassie, Wondim Ayenew

“…The data were collected from January 30, 2022, to February 30, 2022, in Ethiopia. A structured, self-administered questionnaire was used. …”
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Awareness, attendance, and attitudes toward cervical cancer screening among HIV-positive Chinese women in Yunnan province: a cross-sectional study by Jiawei Hu, Rufei Duan, Hongyun Zhang, Xuelian Zhao, Aihui Wu, Le Li, Fanghui Zhao, Yong Zhang

“…An interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaire was utilized to collect information on socio-demographic and behavioral characteristics, clinical characteristics related to HIV infection, awareness, attendance, and attitudes toward cervical cancer screening. …”
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Innovation in the blue economy and environmental sustainability in marine and fisheries strategy by S.W. Trenggono, I. Meilano, H. Latief, S.D. Diantara, W. Sakti, D.G.K. Ketaren, I.N.P. Winata, T. Yuwono, Syamdidi , F.Y. Arthatiani, K. Kasim, I.N. Radiarta

“…This study examines the implementation of the Ministry's fisheries blue economy initiatives, aiming to formulate future strategies based on lessons learned from two years of execution.METHODS: To assess the implementation of these key initiatives, participatory approaches, including focus group discussions, semi-structured interviews, and key informant interviews, were utilized to gather insights into program implementation experiences and lessons learned. …”
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Factors influencing self-efficacy of healthcare professionals towards end-of-life care in acute care settings in Palestine: a cross-sectional study by Mohammed F. Hayek, Baraa F. Shayeb, Jamila Jalal Yaseen, Issa Hashim Othman, Abdulrahman Afif Taha, Amal Bilal Mustafa Naddaf, Mohammed Mays Njedat, Ruba Sayed Saleh, Nizar B. Said, Ahmad Ayed, Loai M. Zabin, Eman Alshawish, Jamal Qaddumi, Imad Thultheen

“…Data were collected through a structured questionnaire that included demographic information and the validated Self-Efficacy in Palliative Care Scale (SEPC-S), covering communication and patient management domains. …”
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The impact of aripiprazole on neurocognitive function in individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis: A comparison with olanzapine and non-antipsychotic treatment by JiaHui Zeng, Andrea Raballo, JiaYi Ye, YuQing Gao, WenJun Su, YanYan Wei, XiaoChen Tang, LiHua Xu, YeGang Hu, Dan Zhang, HuiRu Cui, YingYing Tang, XiaoHua Liu, HaiChun Liu, Tao Chen, ChunBo Li, JiJun Wang, TianHong Zhang

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Copa do Mundo da FIFA e Jogos Olímpicos e Paralímpicos no Brasil: legados no município de Campinas-SP (FIFA World Cup and the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brazil: Legacies in t... by Dirceu Santos Silva, Olívia Cristina Ferreira Ribeiro, Bruno Modesto Silvestre, Marina Brasiliano Salerno

“…A descriptive-interpretative with a quanti-qualitative analysis was performed. Semi-structured interviews with city stakeholders and in loco observations were used for data collection, then transcription content analysis was performed by Iramuteq software. …”
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