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Methods to assess measurement error in questionnaires of sedentary behavior
Sedentary behavior has already been associated with mortality, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Questionnaires are an affordable tool for measuring sedentary behavior in... -
Electronic cigarette exposure triggers neutrophil inflammatory responses
Abstract Background The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) is increasing and there is widespread perception that e-cigs are safe. E-cigs contain harmful chemicals; more... -
Teledermatology scale-up frameworks: a structured review and critique
Abstract Background The South African public health sector embarked on a National Telemedicine System implementation program in 1999 and although unsuccessful, the Province of... -
Methods for assessment of patient adherence to removable orthoses used after ...
Abstract Background Patient adherence to treatment is a key determinant of outcome for healthcare interventions. Whilst non-adherence has been well evidenced in settings such as... -
Barriers and facilitators towards implementing the Sepsis Six care bundle (BL...
Abstract Background The â Sepsis 6â , a care bundle of basic, but vital, measures (e.g. intravenous fluid, antibiotics) has been implemented to improve sepsis treatment.... -
Effect of different delivery modes on the short-term strength of the pelvic f...
Abstract Background To investigate the effect of different delivery modes and related obstetric factors on the short-term strength of the pelvic floor muscle after delivery in... -
Antibiotics prescription and guidelines adherence in elderly: impact of the c...
Abstract Background Although the interest of antibiotics is well known, antibiotics prescription is associated with side effect, especially in patients with multiples... -
Longitudinal evaluation of a course to build core competencies in implementat...
Abstract Background Few training opportunities are available for implementation practitioners; we designed the Practicing Knowledge Translation (PKT) to address this gap. The... -
The efficacy of QingfengGanke granule in treating postinfectious cough in pat...
Abstract Background Postinfectious cough (PIC) significantly affects cough-related quality of life but still lacks effective treatments. This study aims to investigate the... -
Determination of volatile flavors in fresh navel orange by multidimensional g...
The aroma fraction of fresh fruits is a key factor to evaluate quality and acceptance or resistance of customers. Due to the limited sensitivity of current analytical methods,... -
Mode of delivery and short-term infant health outcomes: a prospective cohort ...
Abstract Background Previous studies have found a relationship between cesarean section delivery and adverse outcomes in the offspring, partially attributing these findings to... -
Development and application of an automated algorithm to identify a window of...
Abstract Background Some accelerometer studies ask participants to document in a daily log when the device was worn. These logs are used to inform the window of consecutive days... -
Avoidable waste of research related to outcome planning and reporting in clin...
Abstract Background Inadequate planning, selective reporting, and incomplete reporting of outcomes in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) contribute to the problem of waste of... -
Medication adherence in randomized controlled trials evaluating cardiovascula...
Abstract Background Medication non-adherence is common among renal dialysis patients. High degrees of non-adherence in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) can lead to failure to... -
A survey of primary-care pediatricians regarding the management of Helicobact...
Abstract Background Adherence of primary-care pediatricians to guidelines in pediatric gastroenterology is essential to achieve optimal clinical outcomes. The study aim was to... -
Reporting standards for guideline-based performance measures
Abstract Background The Guidelines International Network (G-I-N) aims to promote high quality clinical guideline development and implementation. Guideline-based performance... -
Point-of-care ultrasound curriculum for internal medicine residents: what do ...
Abstract Background Point-of-care Ultrasound is a relative new diagnostic tool for internists. Since 2019, it is a mandatory skill for internal medicine residents in the... -
Branded prescription drug spending: a framework to evaluate policy options
Abstract Background High drug spending is a concern for policy makers due to limits on access for patients. Numerous policies have been proposed to address high drug spending.... -
The impact of ankle–foot orthoses on toe clearance strategy in hemiparetic ga...
Abstract Background Ankle–foot orthoses (AFOs) are frequently used to improve gait stability, toe clearance, and gait efficiency in individuals with hemiparesis. During the... -
Correction to: Goats in the city: prevalence of Giardia duodenalis and Crypto...
In the original publication of this article [1] the supplementary file was missing two primers for the PCR reaction and the PCR conditions of Giardia and Cryptosporidium. In...
