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

“…Objectives To identify a group of palliative care doctors who perform well on a prognostic test and to understand how they make their survival predictions.Design Prospective observational study and two cross-sectional online studies.Setting Phase I: an online prognostic test, developed from a prospective observational study of patients referred to palliative care. …”
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Assessment of the impact of HIV infection on the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis and pubertal development among adolescent girls at a tertiary centre in Zimbabwe: a cross-secti... by Bothwell Takaingofa Guzha, Bismark Mateveke, Hamish Mubata, Tapiwa Chapupu, Vongai Dondo, Maxwell Chirehwa, Rendani Tshikosi, Tsungai Chipato, Zvavahera Mike Chirenje

“…There were no significant differences in the hormonal levels and pubertal development between the WHO CD4 classes. Conclusion HIV infection is associated with stunted growth and delayed sexual maturation with an intact HPO axis in the majority of adolescents. …”
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The pattern and burden of non-communicable diseases in armed conflict-exposed populations in Northeastern Nigeria by Roland I. Stephen, Jennifer A. Tyndall, Jamiu S. Olumoh, Malachy I. Okeke, Jacob A. Dunga, Tonde G. Elijah, Dillys M. Bello, Oyelola A. Adegboye, Jimmy A. Reyes

“…However, the participants affected by insurgency showed higher odds of having both abdominal obesity (aOR = 1.95; 95% CI [1.23–3.08]) and depression (IRR = 1.76; 95% CI [1.08–2.88]) than those who were not affected by the conflict. Conclusions The findings of this study underscore the urgent need for mental health support in conflict-affected regions and comprehensive healthcare strategies for the aging population. …”
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Functional and Cognitive Impairment in Patients with Relapsing–Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: Cognitive Tests and Plasma Neurofilament Light Chain Levels by Elina Polunosika, Joel Simren, Arta Akmene, Nikita Klimovskis, Kaj Blennow, Daina Pastare, Henrik Zetterberg, Renars Erts, Guntis Karelis

“…In the MS group, we observed a trend between SDMT performance and pNfL levels: higher pNfL levels were found in individuals who performed more slowly on the SDMT. <i>Conclusions:</i> Cognitive and fine motor dysfunction correlates with neurological impairment and plasma neurofilament light chain levels in MS patients.…”
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Vom ›Fremdling‹ zum ›Maßstab‹. Zum Einzug der westlichen Musiktheorie in die arabische Welt bis ins frühe 20. Jahrhundert by Salah Eddin Maraqa

“…With the founding of many missionary schools in Syria and Egypt and the growing activity of European and American missionaries, who considered music an important medium for spreading the gospel, many Christian and non-Christian Arabs from poor backgrounds were exposed to other forms of Western music. …”
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Do Nonsuicidal Severely Depressed Individuals with Diabetes Profit from Internet-Based Guided Self-Help? Secondary Analyses of a Pragmatic Randomized Trial by Sandra Schlicker, Kiona K. Weisel, Claudia Buntrock, Matthias Berking, Stephanie Nobis, Dirk Lehr, Harald Baumeister, Frank J. Snoek, Heleen Riper, David D. Ebert

“…Clinical meaningful effects were observed in nonsuicidal severely depressed individuals, who do not need to be excluded from web-based guided self-help. …”
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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

“…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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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)

“…Patients and Methods: We included 21 patients who had their first kidney transplantation (8 females, 13 males), with a follow-up period from transplantation of 3.14 years, without prior immunization, having complete HLA typing and a negative cross-match test before transplantation. …”
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Delta Neutrophil Index in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: An Innovation in Postoperative Mortality Assessment by Bilgiç A, Toprak B, Kaya H

“…The study included a consecutive series of 446 patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) between January 1, 2022, and August 1, 2023.Results: Mortality was found to be associated with preoperative DNI (p< 0.05). …”
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Sputum Smear Positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis Diagnostic Dropout Rate in Public Health Facilities, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Daniel Melese Desalegn, Kumera Terfa Kitila, Boja Dufera Taddese, Tinsae Kidanemariam Hailu, Tariku Takle Dinku, Kassahun Demisse Asferie, Hanna Mekonnen Balcha, Chalachew Sisay Gebeyehu, Girmay Medhin

“…In this study smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis diagnostic dropout rate was high compared to WHO reported for the new strategy shift implying the importance of shifting to same-day approach. …”
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Prevalence of Diarrhea Disease and Associated Factors Among Children Under 5 Years in Geshiyaro Project Implementation Sites in Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Zinabu Assefa Alemu, Aderajew Mekonnen Girmay, Kirubel Tesfaye Teklu, Ermias Alemayehu Adugna, Melaku Gizaw Serte, Tsigereda Assefa Alemayehu, Badasa Wagari Likasa, Benjamin Collyer, Zelalem Mehari, Mihretab Salasibew, Getachew Tollera, Masresha Tessema

“…Besides, it also studied and showed a larger number of children who were not receiving basic vaccines. Therefore, the government and partner organizations should implement effective interventions to increase vaccine coverage and reduce diarrhea.…”
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Evaluation of the Efficacy of Lusutrombopag for Chronic Liver Disease Based on Pre‐Treatment Platelet Counts: A Retrospective Multicenter Study by Takayoshi Suga, Satoru Kakizaki, Atsushi Naganuma, Takeshi Hatanaka, Satoshi Takakusagi, Daichi Takizawa, Hirotaka Arai, Takashi Ueno, Keisuke Iizuka, Toru Fukuchi, Shuichi Saito, Hiroki Tojima, Yuichi Yamazaki, Toshio Uraoka

“…ABSTRACT Background Oral thrombopoietin receptor agonists are used to treat thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic liver disease who are scheduled for invasive procedures. The efficacy of lusutrombopag based on the pretreatment platelet count was investigated. …”
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Association of Serum Irisin With Severity and Prognosis in Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Prospective Cohort Study by Zhang X, Wang W, Li Y, Liu X, Zhang L, Cheng Z, Liu M, Wang Y, Fu L, Yang J

“…The results of the follow-up study suggested that the level of serum irisin upon admission was reduced in patients who died within one month of hospitalization. A lower serum irisin level at admission increased the risk of death within one month.Conclusion: Serum irisin levels at admission were negatively correlated with disease severity and prognosis, suggesting that irisin is involved in the pathological process of COVID-19. …”
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Socio-demographic and clinical determinants of self-care in adults with type 2 diabetes: a multicenter cross-sectional study in Zhejiang province, China by Xuefen Lan, Xiaozhen Ji, Xiaojia Zheng, Xiaoyu Ding, Hongyi Mou, Shunfei Lu, Bin Ye

“…By enhancing self-care self-efficacy and participating in diabetes self-management education, healthcare providers can develop tailored self-care interventions to improve diabetes care, particularly for adults with type 2 diabetes who are female, belong to minority groups, have complications, use insulin, or reside in the southwest of Zhejiang province.…”
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Exploring the Use of Smartwatches and Activity Trackers for Health-Related Purposes for Children Aged 5 to 11 years: Systematic Review by Lauren Thompson, Sydney Charitos, Jon Bird, Paul Marshall, Amberly Brigden

“…These devices often provide limited data feedback and functionality to support children’s independent engagement with the data, relying on paired smartphone apps managed by caregivers, who control access and facilitate children’s interaction with the data. …”
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Efficacy and safety of super selective bronchial artery coil embolisation for haemoptysis: a single-centre retrospective observational study by Daijiro Kabata, Ayumi Shintani, Masanori Akira, Masahiko Hara, Hideo Ishikawa, Misaki Ryuge, Jun Takafuji, Mihoko Youmoto, Yukio Nagasaka, Kouji Yamamoto

“…The objective of the present study was to evaluate the safety and the 3-year postprocedure haemoptysis-free survival rate of de novo elective ssBAE using platinum coils rather than particles for the treatment of haemoptysis.Design A single-centre retrospective observational study.Setting Hemoptysis and Pulmonary Circulation Center in Japan.Participants A total of 489 consecutive patients with massive and non-massive haemoptysis who underwent de novo elective ssBAE without malignancy or haemodialysis.Interventions ssBAE using platinum coils. …”
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Building National Identity from Within: The Role of Self-Competence in Strengthening National Identity by B. Baydhowi, M. Preston, V. Syahputra, A.D. Cahyani, D. Rabitha

“…The self-concept of one's own competence serves as a bridge between locus of control and national identity. People who believe they are competent and capable are more inclined to participate in national identity-building activities. …”
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GenVFNet: Generating Visual Field From Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography by Conditional Generative Adversarial Networks by Anita Manassakorn, Supatana Auethavekiat, Vera Sa-Ing, Sunee Chansangpetch, Kitiya Ratanawongphaibul, Nopphawan Uramphorn, Visanee Tantisevi

“…This study demonstrated the potential of GenVFNet to construct a VF pattern deviation from the OCTA that would be a benefit for patients who cannot perform a reliable VF.…”
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Non-contrast-enhanced 3.0T Whole-heart Coronary MRA: Comparison of Diagnostic Performance between mDixon and WHCA TFE Sequence Using SPIR in CAD Using Coronary Angiography as Refer... by Huaying WANG, Yang CHEN, Peng HUANG, Yue LI, Gang ZHANG, Zhongsheng ZHANG, Haixia JI, Hao GUO, Heng MA

“…Method: This prospective study recruited 45 patients who were scheduled for X-ray coronary angiography (CAG) with suspected CAD in Yantai Yuhuangding hospital. …”
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A proposal of visual assessment of serotonergic deficits in parkinsonian syndromes: An 123I-FP-CIT SPECT study by Tomoko Totsune, Toru Baba, Yoko Sugimura, Hideki Oizumi, Hiroyasu Tanaka, Toshiaki Takahashi, Masaru Yoshioka, Ken-ichi Nagamatsu, Atsushi Takeda

“…Methods: We analyzed the imaging data of 97 parkinsonian patients who underwent 123I-FP-CIT SPECT. First, we graded 123I-FP-CIT uptake in the midbrain and pons with a 4-degree scale and analyzed the interrater agreement of our grading method. …”
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