Los olvidados: Non-BRCA variants associated with Hereditary breast cancer in Mexican population by Dione Aguilar, María Lourdes Garza-Rodríguez, Carolina Elizabeth Muñiz-Garza, Fernando Alcorta Nuñez, Cynthia Mayte Villarreal-Garza, Oscar Vidal-Gutiérrez, Diana Cristina Pérez-Ibave, Carlos Horacio Burciaga-Flores

“…Genomic and clinical data were analyzed based on multi-gene panel results and electronic records of the medical geneticist consultation. For the data analysis of qualitative and quantitative variants, JASP statistical software (version 0.18.1) was used, taking p < 0.05 as a significant result. …”
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Transition-to-home arrangements for very preterm infants and related parental needs at perinatal centres in Austria and Switzerland: a cross-sectional multicentred study by Dirk Bassler, Beatrice Latal, Mark Adams, Juliane Schneider, Jean-François Tolsa, Jörg Jahnel, André Kidszun, Philipp Meyer, Riccardo E Pfister, Martin Stocker, Angelika Berger, Berndt Urlesberger, Ulrike Held, Ursula Kiechl-Kohlendorfer, Bjarte Rogdo, Martin Wald, Laura Ebner, André Birkenmaier, Lea Buehrer, Simone Kistler, Ulla Jochumsen, Herbert Kurz, Nadja Haiden, Sven M Schulzke

“…One-fourth of perinatal centres actively contact patients after discharge. So far, video consultations or mobile applications have not been offered. …”
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Strengths of pelvic floor muscles in women with multiple sclerosis and its relationship with urinary incontinence and quality of life by Poorandokht Afshari, Parvin Abedi, Nastaran Majdinasab, Samaneh Tafakh, Mohammadhossein Haghighizadeh

“…Data collected using a demographic questionnaire, the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF), and Quality of Life Questionnaire (QOL-SF-36). …”
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Teaching in the Digital Age—Developing a Support Program for Nursing Education Providers: Design-Based Research by Stefan Walzer, Carolin Barthel, Ronja Pazouki, Helga Marx, Sven Ziegler, Peter Koenig, Christiane Kugler, Stefan Jobst

“…MethodsWe used a design-based research approach, incorporating iterative development with expert consultation to create and evaluate a support program for nursing education providers. …”
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Realist evaluation of the impact of the research translation process on health system sustainability: a study protocol by Yvonne Zurynski, Delia Hendrie, Suzanne Robinson, Elizabeth Geelhoed, Abby Mosedale

“…We present a protocol for the realist evaluation of a research translation funding programme to understand how the research translation process contributes to health system sustainability and value-based healthcare.Methods and analysis Underpinned by the realist evaluation framework, we will: (1) Develop the Initial Program Theory (IPT) of the research translation process; (2) Test the program theory through case study analysis; and (3) Refine and consolidate the theory through stakeholder consultation. The evaluation uses a case example of a research translation programme, chosen for its representation of a microcosm of the broader health system and the heterogeneity of service improvement activities taking place within it. …”
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Diagnostics and treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency: clinical guidelines of the Russian gastroenterological association by V. T. Ivashkin, I. V. Mayev, A. V. Okhlobystin, S. A. Alekseyenko, Ye. V. Beloborodova, Yu. A. Kucheryavy, T. L. Lapina, A. S. Trukhmanov, I. B. Khlynov, M. V. Chikunova, A. A. Sheptulin, O. S. Shifrin

“…Digestive enzymes should be taken at the beginning of the meal, in the case of incomplete response it can be recommended to use antisecretory agents. Patient should be consulted by nutritionist, no significant limitation of fat intake is recommended. …”
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CONSORT-DEFINE explanation and elaboration: recommendations for enhancing reporting quality and impact of early phase dose-finding clinical trialsResearch in context by Jan Rekowski, Christina Guo, Olga Solovyeva, Munyaradzi Dimairo, Mahtab Rouhifard, Dhrusti Patel, Emily Alger, Deborah Ashby, Jordan Berlin, Oliver Boix, Melanie Calvert, An-Wen Chan, Courtney H. Coschi, Johann de Bono, Thomas R. Jeffry Evans, Elizabeth Garrett–Mayer, Robert M. Golub, Kathryn S. Hayward, Sally Hopewell, John D. Isaacs, S. Percy Ivy, Thomas Jaki, Olga Kholmanskikh, Andrew Kightley, Shing Lee, Rong Liu, Israel Maia, Adrian Mander, Lynley V. Marshall, James Matcham, Richard Peck, Khadija Rerhou Rantell, Dawn P. Richards, Lesley Seymour, Yoshiya Tanaka, Moreno Ursino, Christopher J. Weir, Christina Yap

“…When reporting the results of EPDF trials, authors are encouraged to consult the CONSORT-DEFINE E&E document, together with the CONSORT and CONSORT-DEFINE statement papers, and adhere to their recommendations. …”
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Knowledge, Awareness, and Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Students of Biomedical Faculties: A Cross-Sectional Study by Bruno Špiljak, Luka Šimunović, Ana Marija Miličević, Marko Granić, Lana Bergman, Jasminka Peršec

“…<b>Results</b>: The median knowledge score was 61.54%, with senior and female students demonstrating significantly more knowledge (<i>p</i> < 0.001 and <i>p</i> = 0.044, respectively). Students who consulted the scientific literature and official websites had higher knowledge levels (<i>p</i> < 0.001). …”
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Risk Factors for Prolonged Length of Stay of Older Patients in an Academic Emergency Department: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Özcan Sir, Gijs Hesselink, Mara Van Den Bogaert, Reinier P. Akkermans, Yvonne Schoon

“…Risk factors for prolonged LOS of older patients at the ED were follows: higher number (more than one) of consultations (OR [odds ratio] 2.4, CI [confidence interval] 2.0-2.91), or diagnostic interventions (OR 1.5, CI 1.4-1.7); presenting complaints of a neurological (OR 2.2, CI 1.0-4.5) or internal medicine focus (OR 2.6, CI 1.4-4.6); patients with an altered consciousness (OR 3.3, CI 1.6-6.6); treatment by physicians of the departments of surgery (OR 3.4, CI 2.2-5.2), internal medicine (OR 2.6, CI 1.9-3.7), or pulmonology (OR 2.2, CI 1.4-3.6); and urgency category of ≥ U1. …”
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Estimating the Severity of Oral Lesions Via Analysis of Cone Beam Computed Tomography Reports: A Proposed Deep Learning Model by Sare Mahdavifar, Seyed Mostafa Fakhrahmad, Elham Ansarifard

“…Objectives: Several factors such as unavailability of specialists, dental phobia, and financial difficulties may lead to a delay between receiving an oral radiology report and consulting a dentist. The primary aim of this study was to distinguish between high-risk and low-risk oral lesions according to the radiologist's reports of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. …”
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Human-centered design of a health recommender system for orthopaedic shoulder treatment by Akanksha Singh, Benjamin Schooley, John Mobley, Patrick Mobley, Sydney Lindros, John M. Brooks, Sarah B. Floyd

“…Objective A human-centered design (HCD) process was used to develop a HRS for treatment decision support in orthopaedic medicine, the Informatics Consult for Individualized Treatment (I-C-IT). We also evaluate the usability and utility of the system from the physician’s perspective, focusing on elements of utility and shared decision-making in orthopaedic medicine. …”
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Towards an ontology of mental health: Protocol for developing an ontology to structure and integrate evidence regarding anxiety, depression and psychosis [version 2; peer review: 1... by Jennifer Potts, Micaela Santilli, Claire Friedrich, Jaycee Kennett, Janna Hastings, Susan Michie, Paulina M. Schenk

“…Methods We will develop and apply the GALENOS Mental Health Ontology through eight steps: (1) defining the ontology’s scope; (2) identifying, labelling and defining the ontology’s entities for the GALENOS living systematic reviews; (3) structuring the ontology’s upper level (4) refining entities via iterative stakeholder consultations regarding the ontology’s clarity and scope; (5) formally specifying the relationships between entities in the Mental Health Ontology; (6) making the ontology machine-readable and available online; (7) integrating the ontology into the data repository; and (8) exploring the ontology-structured repository’s usability. …”
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Does electronic data collection perform better than paper-based data collection in health research fieldwork? A participatory action research in Zanzibar by Ving Fai Chan, Fatma Omar, Eden Mashayo, Ai Chee Yong, Christine Graham, Ronnie Graham, Omar Juma Othman, Jamison Jones, Kajal Shah

“…From November 2022 to October 2023, 14 data collection team members participated in (1) a consultative workshop with a fishbone analysis to understand their hesitance to use electronic data collection tools for fieldwork (Plan); (2) developing implementation and evaluation plan for the paper-based method (Do); (3) assessing the proportion of errors and challenges faced using paper-based method (Study); and (4) codeveloping, implementing and assessing an electronic data collection tool (Act).Results Stakeholders were hesitant to use electronic data collection tools because of fear of lost data due to poor internet, insufficient competency with technology due to lack of training, unfamiliarity with technology in general and fear of lost wages. …”
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Infections, autoimmunity and immunodeficiencies are the leading etiologies of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in adults from the southwest of Colombia. by Andrés F. Zea-Vera, Carlos Andrés Rodríguez, Sebastián Giraldo, Mario Alejandro Chacón, Luis Fernando Guerrero, Ricardo Mosquera, Raúl Andrés Vallejo, Fabio Samir Vargas, María Andrea García, María A. Rengifo, Anilza Bonelo, Maximiliano Parra

“…Serum immunoglobulin levels and clinical immunologist consultation should be prioritized in diagnosing patients with unclear bronchiectasis etiology, particularly those with recurrent sinopulmonary infections.…”
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Distal Fibular Reconstruction Using Iliac Grafting and Emslie-Vidal’s Ligamentoplasty after Exeresis of Single Renal Carcinoma Metastasis by E. Maury, C. Granier, C. Sleth, E. Peraut, P. Maury

“…Three years prior to consultation, he underwent left nephrectomy for clear-cell adenocarcinoma. …”
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Consensus evidence-based clinical practice guide for the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in childhood and adolescence by Yasser El Miedany, Hala Lotfy, Maha El Gaafary, Naglaa Gadallah, Annie Nasr Mehanna, Safaa Mahran, Waleed Hassan, Mohammed Hassan Abu-Zaid, Samar Abdelhamed Tabra, Mohamed Mortada, Ahmed R. Radwan, Dalia El Mikkawy, S. Esam Maher, Ghada Eldrainy, Hala Abdulhady, Marwa Mahgoub, Youmna Amer, Walaa Elwakil

“…Conclusion For the management of children with osteoporosis, consulting a pediatric bone specialist is strongly advised, either by referral or by advice. …”
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Malignant Paraganglioma With Calvarial Metastases Presenting With Recurrent Catecholamine-Induced Cardiomyopathy by Beatrice A. Brumley, MD, Run Yu, MD, PhD, Shadfar Bahri, MD, Jane Rhyu, MD

“…Discussion: A multidisciplinary team was consulted. Because of potential neurotoxicity, radiology advised against radiotherapy. …”
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Long-term outcome and risk factors of reintervention after high intensity focused ultrasound ablation for uterine fibroids: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yuya Dou, Lian Zhang, Yu Liu, Min He, Yanzhou Wang, Zhibiao Wang

“…The reintervention risk for hyper-intensity fibroids on T2WI was 3.45 times higher (95% CI: 2.7–4.39) for hypo-/iso-intensity fibroids.Conclusion This meta-analysis showed that the overall reintervention rates after HIFU were acceptable and provided consultative suggestions regarding treatment alternatives for patients with fibroids. …”
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Research on Lean Planning and Optimization for Precast Component Production Based on Discrete Event Simulation by Zhenmin Yuan, Yaning Qiao, Yaru Guo, Yaowu Wang, Chen Chen, Wenshun Wang

“…In the submodel of improved production planning, a complexity evaluation index system for precast components is established through investigating five component factories, consulting seven domain experts and analysing relevant literature. …”
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Challenges and barriers to physician decision-making for prescribing and deprescribing among patients with multimorbidity in eastern China’s primary care settings: a qualitative st... by Ming Yan, Zhijie Xu, Andrew Farmer, Yu Xia, Mi Yao, Lingyan Wu, Xinmei Zhou, Liyan Han

“…The challenges were further compounded by multiple barriers, including clinical inertia among physicians, patient resistance to medication changes, inadequate decision support and training, and time constraints in clinical consultation.Conclusions The complexity of prescribing and deprescribing decisions faced by PCPs in treating patients with multimorbidity in China is influenced by interconnected factors related to physicians, patients, technology and working environment. …”
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