Implementation strategies: lessons learned during an e-learning intervention to improve dietary behaviors and feeding practices in early childhood education and care by Henrik Lian, Nina Cecilie Øverby, Frøydis Nordgård Vik, Anine Christine Medin, Natalie Garzon Osorio, Christine Helle, Tormod Bjørkkjær, Penelope Love, Harry Rutter, Mary Elizabeth Barker, Elisabet Rudjord Hillesund, Sissel Heidi Helland

“…Methods The study is a part of the Nutrition Now study, a hybrid type 1 non-randomized controlled trial. …”
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Cross-cultural adaptation of the simple Chinese version of the medication adherence reasons scale in patients undergoing adjuvant endocrine therapy for breast cancer by Lei Xu, Ping Li, Yan Hu, Weijie Xing, Jiajia Qiu, Xiaoju Zhang, Lingying Jia, Feng Jing, Ye Liu, Lili Li, Chunyang Lu

“…Instrument assessments included content validity, face validity, item analysis, construct validity, criterion-related validity and reliability testing. This study recruited participants using convenience sampling to investigate adherence to AET among BrCa patients. …”
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Protocol for a multicentre, prospective, open-label, randomised controlled trial to compare PROs and safety outcomes between preoperative and postmastectomy radiotherapy in locally... by Li Zhang, Jiong Wu, Guangyu Liu, Shuang Hao, Jianjing Hou, Changming Zhou, Yifeng Hou, Keda Yu, Zhen Hu, Genhong Di, Zhi Min Shao, Xiaoli Yu

“…The target sample size will be 80 participants.Ethics and dissemination This study will be performed according to the Helsinki Declaration. …”
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The Potential Role of sPD-L1 as a Predictive Biomarker in EGFR-Positive Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer by Vesna Ćeriman Krstić, Dragana Jovanović, Natalija Samardžić, Milija Gajić, Jelena Kotur Stevuljević, Aleksandra Klisic, Ivan Soldatović, Damir Radončić, Marina Roksandić Milenković, Biljana Šeha, Nikola Čolić, Katarina Lukić, Milan Savić

“…We analyzed sPD-L1 concentrations in 30 healthy middle-aged subjects, as a control population, to determine the reference range. …”
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The impact of long-term exposure to NO2, O3, and their oxidative potential on adolescents’ mental health, and the protective role of school-based greenness by Jiajia Dang, Yaqi Wang, Ning Ma, Shan Cai, Jianhui Guo, Yunfei Liu, Haoyu Zhou, Xinyao Lian, Di Shi, Ziyue Chen, Yihang Zhang, Jiaxin Li, Tianyu Huang, Guangrong Zhu, Jing Li, Jun Ma, Yi Song

“…A total of 149,697 adolescents aged 10–18 years were included in this study. NO2 and O3 were sourced from the ChinaHighAirPollutants dataset, and the combined oxidative potential (OX) was subsequently calculated using the concentrations of NO2 and O3. …”
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Genetic parameters and parental and early-life effects of boar semen traits by Pedro Sá, Rodrigo M. Godinho, Marta Gòdia, Claudia A. Sevillano, Barbara Harlizius, Ole Madsen, Henk Bovenhuis

“…Abstract Background The objectives of this study were to estimate genetic parameters and studying the influence of early-life and parental factors on the semen traits of boars. …”
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Improving Outcomes with Sequential Fixation Using Long-Threaded Screws for Valgus-Impacted Femoral Neck Fractures by Jeong-Hyun Koh, Seungyeob Sakong, Won-Tae Cho, Sumin Lim, Hyung Keun Song

“…<i>Materials and Methods:</i> This prospective study included 135 patients aged 60 years or older with valgus-impacted femoral neck fractures (OTA 31B1.1 and 31B1.2) treated between March 2017 and February 2021. …”
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A differentiated approach to complex treatment of radioiodine-induced salivary gland lesions by A. V. Kopchak, V. А. Makarenko

“…Materials and methods. The prospective study included 60 patients (5 men and 55 women, aged 45.0 ± 0.5 years) with chronic radioactive iodine-induced salivary gland lesions following radiation treatment. …”
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The nonlinear association between lipoprotein(a) and major adverse cardiovascular events in acute coronary syndrome patients with three-vessel disease by Qianhui Li, Shuailei Xu, Junxian Shen, Fengnian Sun

“…Patients who underwent coronary angiography and were diagnosed with ACS combined with TVD were selected for the study. Patients were divided into three groups based on their Lp(a) levels. …”
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Cross-Sectional Survey to Assess Tobacco and Nicotine Product Use since the Introduction of Heated Tobacco Products in Japan: Wave 2 by Prasad Krishna, Shetty Mandara, Edward Lauren, Kanitscheider Claudia, Marczykowski Felix

“…Eligible participants were Japanese residents, aged 20 years or older who consented to complete the survey. …”
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Using CT imaging to identify sarcopenia as a risk factor for severe falls in older adults by Nadja Fries, Angeliki Kotti, Mischa Woisetschläger, Anna Spångeus

“…Abstract Background Sarcopenia is a skeletal muscle disease primarily associated with ageing and progressive muscle decline and increases the risk of falls. …”
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Blood metal levels predict digestive tract cancer risk using machine learning in a U.S. cohort by Chenyuan Shi, Hanfeng Jiang, Fangzhou Zhao, Yigang Zhang, Haoming Chen

“…Abstract Background: Environmental metal exposure has been implicated in the development of digestive tract cancers, although the specific associations remain poorly defined. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between blood metal levels and the risk of digestive tract cancers among U.S. adults. …”
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Strategies for equity, diversity and inclusion in geriatric healthcare professional curricula: A scoping review protocol. by Kristina M Kokorelias, Vicky Chau, Sachindri Wijekoon, Hardeep Singh, Maurita T Harris

“…Additionally, we will explore the reference lists of included studies to identify any relevant sources. The synthesis of findings will be conducted through a narrative approach. …”
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Cost-Utility Analysis of Add-on Cannabidiol vs Usual Care Alone for the Treatment of Seizures in Patients With Treatment-Resistant Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome or Dravet Syndrome in the... by Jamshaed Siddiqui, Sally Bowditch

“…Population characteristics, clinical inputs, and utility values were sourced from CBD clinical trials and quality-of-life studies. Drug acquisition, disease management, adverse events, and societal costs from published literature were included. …”
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Comparıng The Influence of Force Traınıngs Applıed Wıth Dıfferent Methods by Sinan Akın, Oğuzhan Yuksel, Ali Turker

“…The aim of this study is to examine the influence different models of force trainings on balance values. …”
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All extern? Exploring the Impact of Social Media and Physical Activity on Adolescents’ Body Image and Interoception by Moritz Peter Engel, Mirko Schmidt

“…Methods In a within-subject design, 36 participants aged 13 to 17 will take part in a laboratory experiment consisting of two experimental conditions. …”
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Assessing Knowledge and Preventive Practices Regarding Infectious Diseases Among Healthcare Workers in Hail City, Saudi Arabia by Sandro Costanilla Villareal

“…A cross-sectional design was employed, and the study participants were 265 healthcare workers aged 18 or older who were currently employed at government hospitals, involved in patient care or essential healthcare services, and fluent in English. …”
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Correlation Between the Inferior Vena Cava/Aorta (Ivc/Ao) Ratio and Serum Lactate Levels in Children With Renal Disorder by Hakim DDL, Widiasta A, Rachmadi D, Rahayunigsih SE, Apandi PR, Adrizain R, Martiano MRA

“…Understanding these parameters could improve early diagnosis, aid clinical decisions, and enhance outcomes for pediatric AKI patients, offering an accessible monitoring method for clinicians.Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 48 pediatric patients aged 5– 18 years showing Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) ≥ 3 and diagnosed with renal disorders. …”
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Some haematological values in the healthy kangol dogs and german wolfdogs by Zafer Durgun, Mursayettin Eksen, Ercan Keskin

“…In this study, 11 male, 7 temale Kangal do gs and 18 male, 10 temale German Wolfdogs, aged, 1-3 were used. …”
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Coagulation Parameters in Elderly Patients with Severe Pneumonia: Correlation with Disease Severity and Prognosis by Zhang Q, Liu Y, Tong C, Zhang L, Li R, Guo W, Li J

“…Qiuyue Zhang,1,&ast; Yingchao Liu,1,&ast; Chuntang Tong,2 Lina Zhang,3 Rongchen Li,1 Wenbin Guo,4 Jianliang Li5 1Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second People’s Hospital of Liaocheng, Linqing, Shandong, 252600, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second People’s Hospital of Liaocheng, Linqing, Shandong, 252600, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Scientific Research Management Division, The Second People’s Hospital of Liaocheng, Linqing, Shandong, 252600, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Intensive Care Unit, The Second People’s Hospital of Liaocheng, Linqing, Shandong, 252600, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second People’s Hospital of Liaocheng, Linqing, Shandong, 252600, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jianliang Li, Department of Thoracic Surgery The Second People’s Hospital of Liaocheng, 306 health Street, Linqing, Shandong, 252600, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 15020622456, Email lijianliangl724@163.comObjective: This study aimed to investigate the levels of coagulation parameters in elderly patients with severe pneumonia and analyse their correlation with disease severity and prognosis.Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 207 elderly patients (aged ≥ 60 years) with severe pneumonia admitted to our hospital between January 2022 and December 2023. …”
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