How do palliative care doctors recognise imminently dying patients? A judgement analysis by Nicola White, Priscilla Harries, Adam JL Harris, Victoria Vickerstaff, Philip Lodge, Catherine McGowan, Ollie Minton, Christopher Tomlinson, Adrian Tookman, Fiona Reid, Patrick Stone

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Burden of type 2 diabetes due to high body mass index in different SDI regions and projections of future trends: insights from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 study by Yun-fa Ding, An-xia Deng, Teng-fei Qi, Hao Yu, Liang-ping Wu, Hong-bing Zhang

“…Results The study revealed the significant global health burden of T2DM induced by high BMI, which EAPC of 1.82 with confidence intervals (CI) ranging from 1.78 to 1.87 for disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) and 0.85 with CIs ranging from 0.77 to 0.93 for mortality. …”
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Childhood overweight and obesity and back pain risk: a cohort study of 466 997 children by Daniel Prieto-Alhambra, Andrew J Carr, Antony J Palmer, Talita Duarte-Salles, Jose Luis Poveda, Daniel Martinez-Laguna, Carlen Reyes, Jeroen de Bont, Alan Silman

“…Models were adjusted for age, sex, socioeconomic status and nationality.Participants Children seen at age 4 years at paediatric primary care clinics between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2013 and followed up until 31 December 2016 or age 15 years.Outcome measures Incident back pain registered by paediatricians at primary care using the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Health Related Problems, 10th Edition code M54.Results 466 997 children were followed for a median 5.0 years (IQR 5.1). …”
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Standardized Outcomes for Randomized Controlled Trials Targeting Early Interventions in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Protocol for the Development of a C... by Raphael Cinotti, Yvan Derouin, Amandine Chenet, Lydia Oujamaa, Bertrand Glize, Yoann Launey, Claire Dahyot-Fizelier, Emmanuelle Cartron, Melodie Renvoise, Benedicte Sautenet, Veronique Sebille

“…MethodsThis study will follow five distinct steps: (1) systematic review to identify outcomes that have been reported in trials; (2) semistructured interviews with patients and their families to identify their priorities after TBI and explore potential patient-centered outcomes; (3) health care stakeholder focus groups with clinicians, researchers, and policy makers to describe potential outcomes; (4) an eDelphi survey with stakeholder groups to make a list of previously identified core outcomes; and (5) a consensus workshop to establish a COS for moderate-to-severe TBI clinical trials. …”
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Study protocol of a randomised controlled trial on SISU, a software agent providing a brief self-help intervention for adults with low psychological well-being by Harald Baumeister, Ann-Marie Küchler, David Ebert, Natalie Bauereiss, Eileen Bendig, Benjamin Erb, Lena Weger, Echo Meißner

“…Introduction Only a minority of people living with mental health problems are getting professional help. As digitalisation moves on, the possibility of providing internet/mobile-based interventions (IMIs) arises. …”
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Optimizing Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk Assessment in Hypertension: Development of a Predictive Nomogram in China by Yang Y, Sun X, Liang J, Liao WF, Ye W, Zheng Z, Du L, Chen M, Zhang Y, Lin W, Huang J, Yao W, Chen R

“…Yitian Yang,1,* Xishi Sun,2,* Jinhua Liang,1,* Wei Feng Liao,1,* Weilong Ye,1 Zhenzhen Zheng,1 Lianfang Du,1 Mingdi Chen,1 Yuan Zhang,3 Wenjia Lin,2 Jinyu Huang,2 Weimin Yao,1 Riken Chen1,4 1The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524003, People’s Republic of China; 2Emergency Medicine Center, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524001, People’s Republic of China; 3The First Clinical School of Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524003, People’s Republic of China; 4State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Riken Chen; Weimin Yao, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524003, People’s Republic of China, Tel +13560244631 ; +13822521722, Email chenriken@126.com; 490296443@qq.comPurpose: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in patients with hypertension. …”
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Quantification of antimicrobial use on Irish dairy farms: A comparison of three recording methods by Hannah Martin, Edgar Garcia Manzanilla, Simon J. More, Robert Hyde, Conor McAloon

“…ABSTRACT: Antimicrobial use (AMU) data are essential for monitoring usage over time, facilitating reduction strategies to combat the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to both human and animal health. The objective of this study was to measure and describe AMU over a 12-mo period in Irish dairy herds and compare 3 different recording methods to a reference method. …”
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Effects of dietary selenium nanoparticles, selenomethionine and sodium selenite on growth performance, levels of thyroid hormones and antioxidant status of rainbow trout, Oncorhync... by Fardin Shaluei, Somayeh Hadadi, Shafigh Shafiei, Hossein Rahimi, Mehrdad Fattollahi

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Factors Predicting Ventilator Dependence in Patients with Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia by Chia-Cheng Tseng, Kuo-Tung Huang, Yung-Che Chen, Chin-Chou Wang, Shih-Feng Liu, Mei-Lien Tu, Yu-Hsiu Chung, Wen-Feng Fang, Meng-Chih Lin

“…Eligibility was evaluated according to the criterion for VAP, Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score, Acute Physiological Assessment and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II) score. Oxygenation index, underlying comorbidities, septic shock status, previous tracheostomy status, and factors related to pneumonia were collected for analysis. …”
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Gastrointestinal parasites in buffalo calves in a farming context in Colon county, Zulia state, Venezuela by María Rodríguez, David Uzcátegui, Andrea González, Steward Fernández, Alfredo Sánchez

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Medicinal plants with neuroprotective potential in East African countries: A systematic review by Ibe Michael Usman, Ekom Monday Etukudo, Elna Owembabazi, Wusa Makena, Augustine Oviosun, Makeri Danladi, Vivian Ojiakor, Patrick Maduabuchi Aja, Emeka Anyanwu, Yanurkis Duranones Rosales, Mario Edgar Fernandez Diaz, Josiah Ifie, Ismahil Adekunle Adeniyi, Ilemobayo Victor Fasogbon, Victor Bassey Archibong

“…Conclusion: The included studies collectively suggest a strong neuroprotective activity, with the biochemical enhancements contributing to better neurological health and functional recovery. Hence, the reported plants could be explored as options in complementary and alternative medicine following a thorough examination of their active ingredient and mechanism of action.…”
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Conflict-associated wounds and burns infected with GLASS pathogens in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A systematic review by Amelia Wild, Clare Shortall, Omar Dewachi, Carine Naim, Alex Green, Sarah Hussain, Aula Abbara

“…This systematic review assesses literature focused on Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (GLASS) Priority Pathogens causing infections in civilian wounds and burns in conflict-affected countries within the World Health Organisation’s Eastern Mediterranean Region Office (EMRO). …”
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Efficacy and Tolerance of Vascular Electrical Stimulation Therapy in the Management of Vaso-Occlusive Crises in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease: A Phase II Single-Centre Randomiz... by Renée-Paule Botti, Sie Saïda Bokoum, Etienne L’Hermite, Dohoma Alexis Silue, Boidy Kouakou, Sarah Anastasie Bognini, Serge Arnaud Agoua, Edgar Mandeng Ma Linwa, Roméo Ayemou, Kouassi Gustave Koffi

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Clinical and cost-effectiveness of a guided internet-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to improve chronic pain–related disability in green professions (PACT-A): study protoco... by Claudia Buntrock, Harald Baumeister, Yannik Terhorst, Lina Braun, Ingrid Titzler, Johanna Freund, Janika Thielecke, David Ebert

“…Furthermore, mediation, moderation and health-economic analyses from a societal perspective will be performed. …”
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LOW PREVALENCE OF COVID-19 IN LAOS AND CAMBODIA: DOES DIET PLAY A ROLE? by Geir Bjorklund, Roman Lysiuk, Monica Butnariu, Larysa Lenchyk, Vineet Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Natalia Martins

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Effects of Preoperative Sleep Disorders on Anesthesia Recovery and Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery under General Anesthesia by Sicong Yu, Yicheng Xiong, Guangtao Lu, Xiangqing Xiong

“…Sleep disorder dramatically affects people’s physical and mental health. Here, we investigated the effect of preoperative sleep disorders on anesthesia recovery and postoperative pain in patients undergoing laparoscopic gynecological surgery under general anesthesia. 120 patients who underwent elective laparoscopic gynecological surgery under general anesthesia in Taizhou Central Hospital from November 2021 to March 2022 were included. …”
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Role of nurses in prevention and nursing of diabetic foot disease (回顾护士在糖尿病足预防和护理中的作用) by GAN Lu (甘露), XIE Wei (谢薇), LIU Qing (刘青), JIANG Yonghong (江永红), YUAN Zheng (袁铮), XIAO Mengyun (肖孟云), MO Mei (莫梅), YUAN Dan (袁丹), CHEN Hongyi (陈红伊), JIANG Qingxia (江青霞), XU Tengfei (徐腾飞), LIU Qiulin (李秋林)

“…In terms of rehabilitation, clinical nurse specialist are responsible for the exercise guidance and health education for patients with foot ulcer and amputated limbs (糖尿病足是糖尿病常见并发症之一, 护士是积极参与预防和早期发现糖尿病及其并发症的卫生保健提供者。…”
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The Evaluation of Serum KIM-1 in a Pediatric Cohort of Renal Transplantation—A Pilot Study by Paul Luchian Aldea, Roxana Andreea Turbuleasa-Jurje, Bogdan Bulata, Dan Delean, Florin Ioan Elec, Lorena Ciumarnean, Andreea Liana Bot (Rachisan)

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A Surgical Cryoprobe for Targeted Transcorneal Freezing and Endothelial Cell Removal by Alina Akhbanbetova, Shinichiro Nakano, Stacy L. Littlechild, Robert D. Young, Madara Zvirgzdina, Nigel J. Fullwood, Ian Weston, Philip Weston, Shigeru Kinoshita, Naoki Okumura, Noriko Koizumi, Andrew J. Quantock

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Novel Nanozyme-Based Multicomponent in situ Hydrogels with Antibacterial, Hypoxia-Relieving and Proliferative Properties for Promoting Gastrostomy Tube Tract Maturation by Xiao F, Yan B, Yuan T, He Y, Zhang X, He X, Peng W, Xu Y, Cao J

“…Feng Xiao,1,* Bisong Yan,2,* Tianwen Yuan,2 Yang He,2 Xiaojun Zhang,3 Xiaoyun He,1 Wei Peng,1 Ying Xu,3 Jun Cao1,4 1Shanghai Eighth People’s Hospital, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200030, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Interventional Oncology, Dahua Hospital, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200237, People’s Republic of China; 3College of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People’s Republic of China; 4Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Science, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 201318, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jun Cao, Shanghai Eighth People’s Hospital, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200030, People’s Republic of China, Email juncao11@sina.com Ying Xu, College of Pharmacy, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People’s Republic of China, Email ingyx@sina.com.cnPurpose: Gastrostomy is the commonly used enteral feeding technology. …”
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