A light in the darkness: Early phases of development and the emergence of cognition by Elisa Cainelli, Giulia Stramucci, Patrizia Bisiacchi

“…Therefore, the neonate completely depends on the caregiver, and during the first months of postnatal life, it exhibits a transitory and limited repertoire of behaviors and skills that favors the mother in her new role. …”
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Race and gender biases in assessing pain intensity and medication needs among Chinese observers by Zhiyuan Liu, Tzu-Ying Chuang, Shan Wang

“…Pain-related decision-making can be influenced by the caregiver and sufferer's demographic factors, such as race and gender, which are commonly considered individually. …”
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Adapting Lymphedema Treatment in Patients with a Mental Disability by Maria de Fátima Guerreiro Godoy, Lívia Maria Pereira de Godoy, Rodrigo Ocampos Troitino, José Maria Pereira de Godoy

“…We report the case of a 14-year-old mentally challenged female patient with lymphedema of the left leg, motor difficulties, and impaired speech and sight. According to the caregiver, lymphedema was present at birth; however, the patient had not been submitted to specific treatment. …”
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Paediatric one-day admission: why and is it necessary? by Jing Zhan Lock, Zi Xean Khoo, Jen Heng Pek

“…Conclusion: Paediatric one-day admissions present an opportunity to develop and implement interventions targeted at the healthcare system, the ED, the paediatric patient and their caregiver, in order to safely slow down and perhaps reverse the trend of increased hospital admissions.…”
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Determinants of Anemia among Children Aged 6–59 Months Living in Kilte Awulaelo Woreda, Northern Ethiopia by Gebremedhin Gebreegziabiher, Belachew Etana, Daniel Niggusie

“…So, improving family income and increasing awareness of the mother/caregiver were important intervention.…”
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Parental perception of treatment options for mucopolysaccharidosis: a survey to bridge the gap for personalized medicine by Anna-Maria Wiesinger, Florian B. Lagler

“…Abstract Background Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) are a group of lysosomal storage diseases with substantial unmet medical needs—for both patients and caregivers. Approved therapies are limited, and the perception of investigative ones remains enigmatic. …”
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Psychosocial Factors and the Role of Family in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus by Dhanya Soodhana Mohan, Vani HN, Rajendra Kiragsur Madegowda, Raghupathy Palany

“…Methods: This cross-sectional observational questionnaire-based study conducted over a year included 70 children aged 8–18 years diagnosed with T1DM for at least a year. The child and caregiver answered pre-validated standard questionnaires and the children underwent HbA1C testing once every 3 months. …”
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Mothers’ experiences as legal guardian of children's phlebitis during hospitalization in Indonesia: A phenomenological study by Casman Casman, Dian Mahanani, Balbina Antonelda Marled Wawo, Muhammad Iqbal, Desy Rizki Ariani, Anung Ahadi Pradana

“…The response of the mother, as the child’s primary caregiver, plays a key role in the healing process when phlebitis occurs. …”
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Current state and influencing factors of social alienation in patients with stress urinary incontinence by Ting Chen, Xiaodan Li, Lei Liu, Xiaoting Wei, Sen Li, Jingjing Gong, Lili Xing, Lianhua Bai

“…Tailored interventions are recommended, especially for individuals who are divorced, rely on friends or relatives as primary caregivers, have concurrent illnesses or experience severe SUI, to enhance their social integration.…”
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''Mitigating cancer pain: What else matters?"-A qualitative study into the needs and concerns of cancer patients in Sri Lanka. by N P Edirisinghe, P T R Makuloluwa, A A T D Amarasekara, C S E Goonewardena

“…The 'Needs and expectations' theme covered desires for a 'Pain-free life', a return to a 'Normal lifestyle', and the 'Need for a caregiver'. The findings emphasize that the most significant issue for cancer patients is the disruption to their normal lifestyle due to various challenges, while their primary need is to live without pain.…”
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Establishing a model of peer support for pregnant persons with a substance use disorder as an innovative approach for engaging participants in the healthy brain and child developme... by Florence Hilliard, Holly Horan, Aleksandra E. Zgierska, Renee C. Edwards

“…The goal is to recruit over 7000 caregiver-child dyads across the United States, with 25 % of the study population comprising children exposed in utero to substances to better understanding the effects of prenatal substance exposure on fetal and child development. …”
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Innate Immune Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Necrotizing Enterocolitis by David J. Hackam, Amin Afrazi, Misty Good, Chhinder P. Sodhi

“…While NEC may develop quickly and without warning, it may also develop slowly, insidiously, and appear to take the caregiver by surprise. In seeking to understand the molecular and cellular processes that lead to NEC development, we have identified a critical role for the receptor for bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) toll like receptor 4 (TLR4) in the pathogenesis of NEC, as its activation within the intestinal epithelium of the premature infant leads to mucosal injury and reduced epithelial repair. …”
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Frequency Of Hyponatremia In Children Admitted To The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit In A Tertiary-Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study by Ammar Yasir Khan, Arooba Idris, Asad Shabbir, Sobia Rashid, Asad Iqbal Danish, Syeda Mamoona Qudrat

“…Each child was assessed by taking a detailed history from the mother/caregiver regarding the frequency and duration of diarrhoea of the patient. …”
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Analysis of poisoning with OTC drugs for suicidal purposes among children and adolescents in Poland in the period 2012 - 2023 by Maria Kubicka, Paulina Polańska, Marta Gruszka, Martyna Zakrocka

“…Conclusions: The findings emphasize the need for improved mental health education, early intervention, and caregiver awareness. Strengthening psychological support and implementing stricter regulation of OTC drugs are crucial to addressing the root causes of youth suicide attempts. …”
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Workplace violence, psychopathological symptoms, and deviant workplace behavior among nursing interns in China: a network analysis by Simeng Dong, Xinshu Shen, Tong Zhao, Rui Zeng, Min Chen

“…Data were collected with questionnaires on basic information, the Workplace Violence Scale, the Caregiver Occupational Deviant Behavior Scale, and the DSM-5 Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure. …”
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A health-education intervention to improve outcomes for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties: protocol for a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial by Rachel Schembri, Harriet Hiscock, Frank Oberklaid, William Garvey

“…Results will be disseminated via peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations. Schools and caregivers will be provided with a report of the study outcomes and implications at the completion of the study.Trial registration number ACTRN12621000652875.…”
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Emergency Medicine Palliative Care Access (EMPallA): protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of specialty outpatient versus nurse-led tel... by Jeanne Cho, Michael Hill, Corita R Grudzen, Deborah J Shim, Abigail M Schmucker, Keith S Goldfeld, Lauren Southerland, Jeffrey M Caterino, Marie-Carmelle Elie, Robert Swor, Susan E Cohen, Arum Kim, Joseph Lowy, Jennifer S Scherer, Nancy E Bael, Ellin Gafford, Joshua Lakin, Paige Barker, Angela Chmielewski, Jennifer Kapo, Audrey Tan, Rebecca Yamarik, Susan Salz, Stephen Ryan, Anne Kim, Isabel Castro, Amelia Hargrove, Laura Stuecher, Nora Daut, Juanita Booker-Vaughns, Garrett K Chan, J Nicholas Dionne-odom, Patrick Dunn, Robert Galvin, Ernest A Hopkins III, Margaret M Maguire, Neha Reddy Pidatala, Dawn Rosini, Sally Welsh, Karen Jubanyik, Ada L Rubin, Kei Ouchi, Rebecca Murray, Nicole Tang, Marie Bakitas, Abraham Brody, Caroline Blaum, Mara Flannery, Richard Tamirian, Pamela Marsack, Jennifer Bonito, Romilla Batra, Donna C Sadasivan, Eric David Isaacs, Constance L Kizzie-Gillett, William K Vaughan, Pluscedia G Williams, Angela Young-Brinn

“…This study aims to compare nurse-led telephonic case management to specialty outpatient palliative care for older adults with serious, life-limiting illness on: (1) quality of life in patients; (2) healthcare utilisation; (3) loneliness and symptom burden and (4) caregiver strain, caregiver quality of life and bereavement.Methods and analysis This is a protocol for a pragmatic, multicentre, parallel, two-arm randomised controlled trial in ED patients comparing two established models of palliative care: nurse-led telephonic case management and specialty, outpatient palliative care. …”
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Contextual determinates of under-five malnutrition in mining communities: a critical review of nutrition interventions for optimal impact by Herbert Tato Nyirenda, David Mulenga, Hilda Nyambe-Silavwe

“…Data collection involved structured questionnaires, direct measurements of children, and interviews with caregivers. Anthropometric measurements were conducted according to WHO standards to assess underweight status. …”
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Family Support and Its Association with Glycemic Control in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Adwa M. AlHaidar, Norah A. AlShehri, Munira A. AlHussaini

“…The family, which acts as the primary caregiver at this age, may play a major role in disease management. …”
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Child-Centred Care in HIV Service Provision for Children in Resource Constrained Settings: A Narrative Review of Literature by Chipo Mutambo, Kemist Shumba, Khumbulani W. Hlongwana

“…(vi) Age-appropriate disclosure. (vii) Primary caregiver (PCG) participation and preparation (equipping the PCGs with information on how to support their children). …”
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