Mechanisms of immune regulation and transplantation immunity in corneal transplants by V. V. Neroev, N. V. Balatskaya, E. V. Chentsova, Kh. M. Shamkhalova

“…Unlike other kinds of transplants, corneal grafting is often performed without tissue typing and systemic immunosuppression.High frequency of transparent corneal engraftment (up to 90% of cases) in the absence of risk factors is due to special immunoprivileged area in the anterior eye segment (functionally, a structural aggregation of the cornea and anterior chamber, AC) accomplished by local and systemic immunoregulatory mechanisms, i.e., phenomenon of immune deviation associated with anterior chamber of the eye (ACAID), components of the internal liquid medium, a watery moisture with immunosuppressive properties, e.g., IL-1ra, TSP-1,TGF-β2, regulatory complement proteins, α-MSH (alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone), VIP (vasoactive intestinal peptide), indolamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), calcitonin-gene-bound peptide (CGRP), somatostatin, etc.In addition to ACAID and liquid AC components, a contribution to the maintenance of immune privilege which is extremely important for a successful outcome of keratoplasty, is provided by other mechanisms, in particular, immunologically active membrane-associated molecules of corneal endothelium, i.e., PDL-1 (Programmed death ligand 1), and sVEGFR-1, sVEGFR-2, sVEGFR-3 involved in maintaining avascularity of the corneal tissue. …”
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Effects of Nutrition Education on Improving Knowledge and Practice of Complementary Feeding of Mothers with 6- to 23-Month-Old Children in Daycare Centers in Hawassa Town, Southern... by Selam Deksiyous Muluye, Tefera Belachew Lemma, Tona Zema Diddana

“…Sociodemographic and economic variables were collected by the structured questionnaire. Knowledge of appropriate complementary feeding was assessed by seven knowledge questions. …”
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Examining the Dose-Response Effects of Mindfulness Meditation Interventions on Well-Being: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Nicholas Bowles, Alexander Burger, Jonathan N Davies, Julie A Simpson, Julieta Galante, Simon Dennis, Benjamin Stone, Nicholas T Van Dam

“…Meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials have shown mixed results so far, although such results may stem from methodological issues rather than reflecting the absence of an underlying effect. Research outside structured programs suggests that long-term practice time is linked to positive outcomes, but bias due to self-selection over time may explain these results. …”
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A Nested Named Entity Recognition Model Robust in Few-Shot Learning Environments Using Label Description Information by Hyunsun Hwang, Youngjun Jung, Changki Lee, Wooyoung Go

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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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The capacity and training needs of primary health care workers in Nyeri and Nakuru counties of Kenya: a cross-sectional study by Josphat Martin Muchangi, Kioko Kithuki, Sarah Jebet Kosgei, Mary Mathenge, Deborah Kioko, Bryson Sifuma, Billian Sawenja, Samuel Kamau

“…We targeted healthcare workers of all cadres within the health facilities, and included all who consented to participating. Structured self-administered pen-and-paper questionnaires were used for data collection, and a five-point Likert scale was used to measure the perceived capacity of the healthcare workers to provide primary healthcare. …”
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Glycemic control and associated factors in patients with type 2 diabetes in Southwest Ethiopia: a prospective observational study by Aster Wakjira Garedo, Gorfineh Teshome Tesfaye, Rahel Tamrat, Evelien Wynendaele

“…Methods This institution-based prospective observational study was conducted among 420 patients with type 2 diabetes at Jimma Medical Center’s diabetic clinics. A pretested structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data, and a checklist was used to assess patient documents. …”
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Delving into the Elements Impacting Treatment Acceptance among patients with Substance Use Disorder using Health Belief Model: a qualitative study by Sarah Hazem Muslim, Ali Azeez Al-Jumaili, Hadeer Akram Al-Ani

“…Methods This qualitative study included face-to-face semi-structured interviews with patients having SUD relying on the Health Belief Model. …”
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Exploring the Learning Needs for Discharge Planning Among Postoperative Orthopedic Patients: A Scoping Review by Rahayu U, Ibrahim K, Herman H

“…The findings highlight gaps in patient education, particularly in pain management, complication recognition, and post-discharge support.Conclusion: This scoping review highlights gaps in patient education and underscores the need for structured, comprehensive discharge planning. The reviewed literature suggests a potential link between improved patient education and better recovery outcomes, fewer complications, and greater adherence to rehabilitation programs. …”
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Exploring Factors Influencing Dietary Management in Chinese Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Based on the COM-B Model: A Qualitative Study by Zhang N, Fan S, Wang S, Zhao Y, Liu H, Wei Y, Li Z, Wang W, Liu F

“…Given this knowledge gap, we aimed to explore the factors influencing dietary management in patients with chronic kidney disease based on the capability, opportunity, motivation, and behavior (COM-B) model and provide culturally suitable insights for the creation of focused interventions.Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted between September and November 2024 at the Department of Nephrology, Affiliated Central Hospital of Jiangnan University, with 45 participants, including 19 patients with chronic kidney disease, 10 caregivers, and 16 healthcare professionals. …”
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Injury Epidemiology and Risk Factors in Female Kabaddi Athletes: Insights from Event PON XXI 2024 for Enhanced Prevention and Management by Ahmad Al Munawar, Şenay Şen, Filli Azadi

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Considerations When Designing Inclusive Digital Health Solutions for Older Adults Living With Frailty or Impairments by Emilie Kauffeldt Wegener, Jenny M Bergschöld, Sverre Bergh, Ad van Berlo, Camilla Wong Schmidt, Afroditi Konidari, Lars Kayser

“…Based on our experiences with the Smart Inclusive Living Environments project, we have formed a proposal for how design guidelines for sociotechnical innovation projects can be structured, backed up with reflections based on our experiences. …”
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Experiences and Perceptions of Chinese Elderly Dry Eye Patients Seeking Health Behavior Management: A Qualitative Study Based on a Health Belief Model by Tang Y, Yi L, Ma Y, Liu Q, Zhang Y, Wang S, Zeng J, Cheng W, Li R

“…Yuanyuan Tang,1 Lan Yi,2 Yanjie Ma,1 Qiqi Liu,3 Yifan Zhang,3 Simeng Wang,1 Jia Zeng,1 Wenlin Cheng,4 Rui Li4 1Wuxi Medical College, The Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214122, People’s Republic of China; 2Ophthalmology Centre, The Tongren Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200335, People’s Republic of China; 3Nursing College, The Beihua University, Jilin, Jilin Province, 132000, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Nursing, The Tongren Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200335, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Rui Li, Department of Nursing, The Tongren Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 1111 Xianxia Road, Changning District, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8618616365160, Email 18616365160@163.comAim: This study aims to explore the life experiences and health behavior management experiences of elderly patients with dry eye disease, and to provide a reference for improving the health status of patients with dry eye disease.Methods: A qualitative phenomenological design was employed to collect data from 16 dry eye patients who visited the eye clinic of a tertiary hospital in Shanghai, China, from October to December 2024, by conducting face-to-face semi-structured interviews, and analyzing the data using the Colaizzi 7-step analysis method. …”
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The effect of rTMS intervention with different targets on neural remodeling in stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial by Li Zhao, Li Chen, Qiu Wang, Xinyi Li, Sha Li, Chunxiao Wan

“…In order to develop a clinical precision rehabilitation program, this study aims to explore the effects of rTMS at different targets on neural remodeling in patients with subcortical stroke by combining motor function assessment, multimodal MRI and electrophysiological methods.Methods69 stroke patients were randomly assigned to the sham group, M1 group, and SMA group. …”
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High frequency and duration of social media exposure during the COVID- 19 pandemic are associated with mental health problems among employees at an Egyptian university by Ghada O. Wassif, Mohamed Y. El-Awady, Mariam W. Nagi, Isis M. Mossad

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, which included the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) scales to assess anxiety and depression levels. …”
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Assessment of smoking cessation outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease: A retrospective cohort study from Türkiye by Yagmur Gokseven Arda, Guzin Zeren Ozturk

“…A CVD diagnosis alone did not significantly enhance success, highlighting the need for tailored behavioral support and structured follow-up. Optimizing cessation programs with individualized interventions may improve outcomes, particularly in high-risk CVD patients.…”
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Translation and Validation of Family Stigma Stress Scale (FSSS) Among Caregivers of Patients With Mental Illness in Pakistan by Rabia Khawar, Imtiaz Ahmad Dogar, Mehwish Shakil, Samavia Hussain, Ammara Butt, Rizwana Amin, Hafiz Shafique Ahmad, Bushra Akram, Ayesha Sheraz, Hira Ahmad, Memoona Aslam

“…All the participants completed FSSS and self-structured demographic sheet. For translating the scale, WHO guidelines were followed. …”
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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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The Neurogenic Effects of Pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia Jack) and Seluang Fish (Rasbora spp.) in Malnutrition-Induced Rat by Didik Dwi Sanyoto, Triawanti Triawanti, Meitria Syahadatina Noor, Dimas Ikhsan Airlangga

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Engaging Victims: The Aceh KKR’s Communication Strategy in Data Acquisition by Zakirah Azman, Zurrafiqah Zurrafiqah, Nur Anisah, Nadia Muharman

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