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Ensifentrine Added on to Dual Bronchodilator or Triple Therapy Demonstrates Clinically Meaningful Improvement in CAT Score in Symptomatic Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
CONCLUSION: Ensifentrine provided clinically meaningful improvement in health status measured by CAT score in two-thirds of symptomatic patients with COPD taking dual bronchodilator or triple therapy in a real-world setting. →
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The relationship of oral malodor to gingivitis: cross-sectional epidemiology and longitudinal randomized clinical trial evidence
This research assessed the relationship between oral malodor, measured by halimetry and organoleptic grading, and gingivitis as measured by number of gingival bleeding sites (GBS). Two complementary clinical studies were examined. The first was a cross-sectional trial evaluating the association between volatile sulfur compounds measured by halimetry and organoleptic scores (0-5 scale). The second study… →
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The Effect of Audiovisual Education on Breast Cancer Screening and Fear Among Illiterate Women: A Double-Blind Randomised Controlled Trial
CONCLUSION: Audiovisual education with breast model simulations effectively enhances screening behaviours and reduces fear among low-literacy populations. Implementing such programmes in rural areas can also support midwives and healthcare providers by improving patient engagement, facilitating education, and reducing barriers to early detection. These findings highlight the potential of audiovisual interventions as practical public health strategies… →
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Working with underrepresented groups: lessons from the SCHEMA trial
There is a growing focus on ensuring research is accessible and inclusive to individuals traditionally not represented. To be truly inclusive, the broader context needs to be explored, as barriers might not only be linked to population characteristics but also to the complexity of their environment, and limited research opportunity within certain healthcare professions. The… →
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The End of GTM Sprawl: How HockeyStack is Rebuilding Go-to-Market Around AI
The GTM Podcast is available on any major directory, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Emir Atli (Co-founder and CRO of HockeyStack) joins GTMnow to share how go-to-market is shifting in the AI era — from fragmented tools and GTM sprawl to unified, AI-native platforms built on a single data foundation. Originally known for attribution and… →
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Rethinking active management in wealth advisory
Why market selection and holistic asset allocation may matter more than stock picking. Many clients believe that the main value of professional wealth management lies in picking the right stocks. They expect advisers and portfolio managers to identify superior companies and generate long-term outperformance through careful selection. My experience in delegated portfolio management suggests that,… →
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Why Mergers Fail and How to Spot Trouble Early
Otto Steininger/Ikon Images In 2015, Kraft Foods and H.J. Heinz merged in a $45 billion deal. Backed by Warren Buffett and 3G Capital, Kraft Heinz was poised to become a global food powerhouse. But just over a decade later, that promise has soured. Iconic brands have stagnated, strategic missteps have piled up, and the share… →
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Effect of sodium-glucose cotransporter type 2 inhibitors on the course of heart failure in patients with amyloid cardiomyopathy: Results of a pilot single-center randomized trial
CONCLUSION: The administration of SGLT-2 inhibitors to patients with CHF due to ACM leads to an improvement in quality of life, a decrease in the frequency of hospitalizations due to decompensated heart failure of CHF, but does not affect mortality. Further study of therapeutic efficacy in more patients is needed. →
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Longevity of different in-office treatments for dentin hypersensitivity: A 6-month randomized and parallel clinical trial
This longitudinal, randomized, parallel-design clinical trial aimed to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of different in-office treatments for dentin hypersensitivity (DH) over a 6-month period. A total of 192 teeth presenting DH associated with root surface exposure were treated with one of four desensitizing agents: fluoride varnish (Duraphat — FLU, active control), bioactive ceramic solution (Biosilicate… →
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Why Digital Dexterity Is Key to Transformation
Davide Bonazzi The Research The Leadership Initiative at Harvard Business School, led by professor Linda A. Hill, has been exploring essential leadership mindsets, behaviors, and competencies for leading in the digital era. The authors’ qualitative and quantitative research provides valuable insights into the evolving nature of leadership in an increasingly digital era. The same patterns… →