Long-acting family planning uptake and associated factors among women in the reproductive age group in East Africa: multilevel analysis by Ermias Bekele Enyew, Abiyu Abadi Tareke, Habtamu Setegn Ngusie, Mulugeta Desalegn Kasaye, Shimels Derso Kebede, Mahider Shimelis Feyisa

“…IntroductionThe campaign to encourage sexually active women to utilize family planning is one of the primary initiatives being undertaken globally to reduce unintended pregnancies and fertility rates. …”
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Desenvolvimento rural do semiárido brasileiro: transformações recentes, desafios e perspectivas by Antonio Marcio Buainain, Junior Ruiz Garcia

“…In the recent period, the Northeast Region, the Semiarid included, has benefited from a wide range of initiatives of the federal government, which are generating numerous positive effects that have the potential to transform the structures of the Semiarid and insert it into a virtuous cycle accumulation. …”
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Non-pharmaceutical interventions and epigenetic aging in adults: Protocol for a scoping review. by Alina Liebich, Shenglin Zheng, Theresa Schachner, Jacqueline Mair, Mia Jovanova, Falk Müller-Riemenschneider, Tobias Kowatsch

“…Synthesizing evidence of interventions on epigenetic aging that can be adopted by a wider population is key to guide healthy aging initiatives and to reduce the burden of NCDs and CMDs. …”
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Evaluation of Lyso-Gb1 as a biomarker for Gaucher disease treatment outcomes using data from the Gaucher Outcome Survey by Ari Zimran, Shoshana Revel-Vilk, Tama Dinur, Majdolen Istaiti, Jaco Botha, Elena Lukina, Pilar Giraldo, Patrick Deegan, Stephan vom Dahl

“…Conclusions In this study, changes in lyso-Gb1 concentrations from DBS were reflective of responses to enzyme replacement therapy initiation or withdrawal in most patients. These findings confirm that the use of DBS samples for routine monitoring of lyso-Gb1 concentrations in patients with GD is feasible in real-world settings and may be useful to assess treatment response.…”
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Survival after aluminum phosphide poisoning with cardiotoxicity: a case report by Habtamu Mesele Gebray, Addisu Liknaw Chekol

“…Routine laboratory investigations and initial electrocardiogram were normal. Six hours after intensive care unit admission, the electrocardiogram showed atrial fibrillation with fast ventricular response, ST segment elevation, and inverted T-waves. …”
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Near-infrared spectroscopy combined with vascular occlusion test to predict acute kidney injury in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a prospective observational study by Ling Peng, Yeying Zheng, Fei Guo, Mengdan Su, Wei Wei

“…StO2 was continuously monitored at the right forearm and ipsilateral VOT procedure was performed before initiation of CPB, at the time before weaning from CPB, and at the end of surgery. …”
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"I feel good because I have saved their lives": Acceptability of assisted partner services among female index clients and male sexual partners in Kenya. by Brienna Naughton, Mercy Owuor, Beatrice Wamuti, David A Katz, Monisha Sharma, Wenjia Liu, Harison Lagat, Edward Kariithi, Mary Mugambi, Rose Bosire, Sarah Masyuko, Carey Farquhar, Bryan J Weiner

“…There were strong and consistent acceptable views of APS as "doing good" and "saving a life" and as a means of showing love towards one's partner(s). The initial acceptability framing of individuals engaging with APS was predicated either on a feeling of comfort with the intervention, or a wariness of divulging sex partner personal information. …”
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Clinical Characteristics of Early-Onset and Late-Onset Multiple Sclerosis in Patients from Lithuania by Emilija Šlajūtė, Naglis Vičkačka, Tautvydas Klėgėris, Ingrida Ulozienė, Renata Balnytė

“…All EOMS patients were diagnosed with relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), while in the LOMS group, RRMS was observed in 55.6%, secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) was observed in 27%, and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) was observed in 17.4% of patients (<i>p</i> < 0.001). The most common initial symptoms in the EOMS group were brainstem dysfunction (50%), and sensory (38.2%) and visual (26.5%) disorders, whereas LOMS patients predominantly experienced brainstem dysfunction (50.8%) and motor impairments (47.6%). …”
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Evaluación de prácticas docentes en el Grado en Educación Primaria desde la perspectiva del alumnado by María Dolores Jiménez Martínez, Ramón Méndez Andrés, María del Mar Felices de la Fuente, Álvaro Chaparro Sainz

“… INTRODUCCIÓN: En el marco de la formación inicial de docentes, el conocimiento de las acciones pedagógicas del profesorado universitario y su repercusión en la construcción de identidades profesionales resulta clave para mejorar dicha formación y posibilitar la transformación de la educación ante los desafíos globales del siglo XXI. …”
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Evaluating digital literacy of health professionals in Ethiopian health sectors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Alex Ayenew Chereka, Agmasie Damtew Walle, Sisay Yitayih Kassie, Adamu Ambachew Shibabaw, Fikadu Wake Butta, Addisalem Workie Demsash, Mekonnen Kenate Hunde, Abiy Tassew Dubale, Teshome Bekana, Gemeda Wakgari Kitil, Milkias Dugassa Emanu, Mathias Nega Tadesse

“…It suggests the need for targeted interventions, such as increasing monthly incomes, giving computer training, creating a positive attitude, and educational initiatives, to enhance digital literacy skills among health professionals. …”
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Simulation and Test of Key Decorticating Components of Spiral Ramie Decorticator by Wenlong Zheng, Lan Ma, Jiajie Liu, Bo Yan, Yiping Duan, Sixun Chen, Jiangnan Lyu, Wei Xiang

“…The research findings indicated that the component’s initial ten natural frequencies span from 234.41 to 431.70 Hz, which do not overlap with the external excitation frequencies, thus ensuring that no resonance phenomenon occurs during the operation process, meeting the design requirements for the ramie decortication operation. …”
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Virological and Immunological Aspects of AIDS Pathogenesis by Brian Conway, Francisco J Diaz-Mitoma

“…In the authors' laboratories, a quantitative polymerase chain reaction assay for the evaluation of circulating proviral load has been developed. In an initial study of 70 patients. proviral load/ 106 CD4 cells was clearly associated with the severity of immune disease. with up to 9.6% of cells being infected in subjects with CD4 cell counts below 200/µL. …”
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Simultaneous Anti-Tuberculosis and Anti-Tumor Treatment with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors for Co-Existent Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Advanced Lung Cancer by Wang H, Gao L, Cai X, Li J, Lang Y, Zheng R, Yang S

“…However, there is uncertainty regarding the availability and timing of ICI initiation in patients with NSCLC combined with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). …”
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Blood Meal Utilization as Organic Fe Source for Polka Dot Grouper Cromileptes altivelis Growth Performance by Mia Setiawati, P. Purnama, I. Mokoginta

“…Two treatments were applied, one with FeSO4.7H2O as Fe source and the other with 6% blood meal. Fish with initial length and weight of 6.48 ± 0.16 cm and 5.60±0.25 g was reared at a density of 10 fish/aquarium (40 x 60 x 50 cm3) in a recirculation system for 40 days. …”
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Molecular and cellular aspects of the impact of secondary metabolites from common barberry and hybrid goat’s rue on the HeLa cell line by E. Yu. Zlatnik, Ya. S. Enin, O. N. Burov, E. S. Bondarenko, A. B. Sagakyants, D. S. Kutilin, Yu. V. Dzigunova, O. G. Ishonina, E. V. Shalashnaya, N. D. Ushakova

“…However, the RT-PCR assessment of the copy number variation and expression of the CASP8, CASP9, CASP3, BAX, BCL2, TP53 and MDM2 genes revealed the presence of apoptosis initiation in tumor cells at the molecular level under the action of all the studied compounds: both berberine and furan and azulene derivatives derived from P. hibridus (L.).Conclusion. …”
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Attitudes toward scale-up of an Intensive Combination Approach to Rollback the Epidemic in Nigerian adolescents (iCARE) intervention for youth in Nigeria: results of a mixed method... by Arthi Kozhumam, Revika Singh, Oche Agbaji, Adedotun Adetunji, Bopo Taiwo, Olayinka Omigbodun, Kehinde Kuti, Agatha David, Sulaimon Akanmu, Folashade Adekambi, Akinsegun Akinbami, Bibilola Oladeji, Babafemi Taiwo, Lisa M. Kuhns, Ogochukwu Okonkwor, Baiba Berzins, Amy K. Johnson, Titilope Badru, Patrick Janulis, Olubusuyi M. Adewumi, Marbella Cervantes, Olutosin Awolude, Robert Garofalo, Aima A. Ahonkhai, Lisa R. Hirschhorn

“…Conclusions Implementers of the initial scale-up of both components of the iCARE Nigeria intervention reported high readiness and adoption, supported by implementation strategies and facilitating factors including intervention design. …”
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"They are not HIV treatments drugs; they are preventive drugs (PrEP)". Experiences of PrEP uptake among vulnerable adolescent girls and young women in Tanzania. by Magreth Thadei Mwakilasa, Alexander Mwijage, Stella Mushy, Maryam Amour, Nathanael Sirili, Evaline Maziku, Samwel Likindikoki, Emmanuel Balandya, Gideon Kwesigabo, Benson Kidenya, Stephen E Mshana, Eligius Lyamuya, Blandina Mmbaga, Bruno Sunguya, John Bartlett

“…The individual level barriers included pre-requisites for initiating PrEP, disbelief in the effectiveness of PrEP, interference of refill hours with working hours, financial constraints, and adherence to the pills. …”
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Wearable Smartphone-Based Multisensory Feedback System for Torso Posture Correction: Iterative Design and Within-Subjects Study by Amanda Polin Pereira, Olibario Jose Machado Neto, Valeria Meirelles Carril Elui, Maria da Graca Campos Pimentel

“…MethodsTo design the Postural SmartVest, we conducted brainstorming sessions, therapist interviews, gathered requirements, and developed the first prototype. We used this initial prototype in a feasibility study with individuals without hemiparesis (n=40, average age 28.4). …”
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The effect of dual-task training in older adults with total hip arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial by İsmail Uysal, Fatih Özden, Mustafa Yalçın, Emir İbrahim Işık, Zübeyir Sarı

“…Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Harris Hip Score (HHS), Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE), Dual Task Questionnaire (DTQ), Cognitive Timed Up and Go Test (cTUG), Lower Extremity Motor Coordination Test (LEMOCOT), 4 m Walking Speed (4MWS), Five Times Sit to Stand Test (FTSST), Activity Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC) were used to assess the patients after the sixth week of the surgery and after the two months of the initial assessment. Results All evaluated parameters of the intervention group (VAS, HHS, MMSE, DTQ, cTUG, LEMOCOT, 4MWS, FTSST, and ABC) improved significantly after the intervention. …”
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Analyzing special needs reports for children: sociodemographic trends, diagnoses, and support areas over five years (2019–2024) by Semih Canpolat, Mehmet Emin Parlak, Esra Kurt Canpolat, Erdogan Oz

“…Our findings emphasize the influence of gender and the typical age of 7–8 years for initial evaluation. Looking ahead, it is vital to develop comprehensive strategies to raise community awareness and equip healthcare professionals with the necessary tools to optimize support systems. …”
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