A Strategy for Bone Conduction Device Adoption: Study of Non-Usage Challenges, Skin-Deep Insights and Patient Satisfaction by Jasmine Van de Kerkhof, Lore Bleyaert, Nicolas Verhaert, Bob Lerut

“…Methods: A monocentric investigation was conducted at the Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases, Head and Neck Surgery at General Hospital Sint-Jan, Bruges. …”
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Safety of combined drug use in patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases: an analysis based on the spontaneous reporting database of adverse drug reactions in Hubei... by Jia Wang, Yuhang Zhao, Zherui Chen, Rui Huang

“…ObjectiveThere is a lack of studies investigating the safety of combination regimens specifically for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. …”
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Prognostic determinants and functional role of PIK3C2G in stage IIb-IIIa lung adenocarcinoma: insights from clinical and molecular analyses by Chao Gao, Jiaqi Zhang, Xin Du, Xuehan Gao, Xiayao Diao, Ke Zhao, Yeye Chen, Shanqing Li

“…Taken together, this study integrates clinical and molecular findings, which could be used as a reference to guide personalized treatment strategies.…”
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Association between sleep patterns and depression in older adults: a cross-sectional study using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007–2014 by Yi Niu, Yuqin Sun, Yijie Xie, Shun Yu

“…However, the study population was limited to Americans, and we recommend continued investigation of the causal relationship and mechanisms between the two in the future, and further expansion of data sources in order to assess the applicability of the findings.…”
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How health literacy relates to venous leg ulcer healing: A scoping review. by Ayoub Bouguettaya, Georgina Gethin, Sebastian Probst, Jane Sixsmith, Victoria Team, Carolina Weller

“…<h4>Background</h4>The level of personal health literacy of patients with venous leg ulcers is likely to affect their ability to self-manage their condition impacting on their adherence to treatment and influences healing and recovery outcomes.…”
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Use and impact of social prescribing: a mixed-methods feasibility study protocol by Uy Hoang, Harshana Liyanage, Simon de Lusignan, Victoria Tzortziou Brown, Filipa Ferreira, Ivelina Yonova, Lucy Moore, Anant Jani

“…The advisory group outputs will be analysed using framework analysis and will be used to create a survey instrument consisting of statements that surveyees, who will consist of primary care practitioners within the RCGP RSC, can agree or disagree with.Ethics and dissemination All RCGP RSC data are pseudonymised at the point of data extraction. No personally identifiable data are required for this investigation. …”
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Exploring Risk Factors with Crash Severity on China Two-Lane Rural Roads Using a Random-Parameter Ordered Probit Model by Shikun Xie, Xiaofeng Ji, Wenchen Yang, Rui Fang, Jingjing Hao

“…However, most of the studies have focused on urban roadways and freeway systems, and few studies have investigated the issue of heterogeneity on two-lane rural roads. …”
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Optimization of Toxicity, Biodegradability, and Skin Irritation in Formulations Containing Mixtures of Anionic and Nonionic Surfactants Combined with Silica Nanoparticles by Manuela Lechuga, Mercedes Fernández-Serrano, Josefa Núñez-Olea, Juan Francisco Martínez-Gallegos, Francisco Ríos

“…This study investigates the environmental and health implications of anionic and nonionic surfactants, focusing on their toxicity, biodegradation, and skin irritation potential profiles, especially when combined with silica nanoparticles. …”
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Obesity and Cardiometabolic Risk Stratification in Schoolchildren from Santa Clara by Elizabeth Fernández Martínez, Clara Luz Rodríguez Cervera, Emilio González Rodríguez, Yosvani García Nóbrega, Alianny Rodríguez Urrutia, Merlin Gari Llanes

“…<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> an epidemiological, descriptive investigation with a cross-sectional design was carried out on 959 schoolchildren between 8 and 12 years of age in Santa Clara and between 2012 and 2020. …”
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FINNISH MODEL OF BRIEF PARENT-INFANT PSYCHOTHERAPY ON MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL FUNCTIONING - A PILOT STUDY by EINO PARTANEN, ANNA SALONEN, MARJO FLYKT, VEERA MALKKI, TOM H. ROSENSTRÖM, SUOMA E. SAARNI

“…This pilot study investigated the effectiveness of the Finnish short-term (up to 20 sessions) parent-infant psychotherapy on maternal mental health and psychosocial functioning during the treatment period. …”
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Stigma associated with mental illness: perspectives of judges and attorneys in Lebanon — a cross-sectional study by Rayan Mroué, Michele Cherro, Ghida Kassir, Elias Ghossoub, Nadia Dandan

“…This study aims to investigate the stigma related to mental health among Lebanese legal professionals. …”
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Quantification of Rear-End Crash Risk and Analysis of Its Influencing Factors Based on a New Surrogate Safety Measure by Qiangqiang Shangguan, Ting Fu, Junhua Wang, Rui Jiang, Shou’en Fang

“…In addition, driving risks are constantly changing with driver’s personal driving characteristics and environmental factors. …”
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Improving general practitioners’ approaches to functional somatic syndromes: a pilot training program with a focus on compassion and communication by Gonthier Ariane, Linder Audrey, Sommer Johanna, Despland Jean-Nicolas, Ambresin Gilles

“…The qualitative study consisted of five individual semi-structured interviews and one focus group of five persons, investigating the impact of the training session on the clinical practices, as perceived by the participants. …”
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Cluster randomised controlled trial on the effects of long-term home-based exercise for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with recent exacerbation: research proto... by Ulla Møller Weinreich, Lars Pilegaard Thomsen, Jane Andreasen, Anna Lei Stoustrup, Thorvaldur S Palsson

“…Home-based exercise is an emerging alternative for persons with COPD, but long-term adherence is unclear. …”
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Faculty Perceptions on the Roles of Mentoring, Advising, and Coaching in an Anesthesiology Residency Program: Mixed Methods Study by Sydney Nykiel-Bailey, Kathryn Burrows, Bianca E Szafarowicz, Rachel Moquin

“…Ultimately, prioritizing resident support through high-quality personalized guidance can recenter graduate medical education.…”
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Advertisement and Sales Performance in Mtn Uganda, Kabale Branch. by Mwebesa, Acleo

“…While designing advertisement messages, there is a need to strike a balance between the message content, medium or channel used, and personal qualities of the people involved in the ads if the process is to be impactful. …”
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Preservation of Electronic Records and Performance of Microfinance Institutions: A Case Study of Lyamujungu SACCO Kaharo Branch. by Ainembabazi, Abias

“…The objectives of the study were To find out the types of electronic records kept in Lyamujungu SACCO, to investigate the role of preserving Electronic Records towards performance of Lyamujungu SACCO, to identify the challenges faced in preserving Electronic Records for performance of Lyamujungu SACCO and to suggest the possible solutions to challenges faced in preserving Electronic Records in Lyamujungu SACCO for better performance. …”
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Impact of Divorce on Girl Child Education in Nyakinama Sub-County Kisoro District. by Niyobyose, Sarah

“…The recommendations of the study were The government needs to strengthen its institutions especially those involved in tracking and investigating cases related to child abuse in order for them to always bring to book all perpetrators of child abuse. …”
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Customer Care and Increased Clientele: A Case Study of Centenary Bank Kabale Branch. by Tusiime, Bridget

“…The main purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of customer care and increased clientele using a case study of Centenary Bank Kabale Branch. …”
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Household transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in a rural area in South Africa by G Maimela, C E Martin, M Chersich, B Bello, J Mauti, T Bäernighausen, S Kohler, A Almuedo-Riera, S Luchters, S Sawry

“…We conducted a prospective household cluster investigation between 13 April and 21 July 2021 in the Matjhabeng subdistrict, a rural area in Free State Province, SA. …”
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