Green space is associated with new-onset stroke among Chinese middle-aged and older adults: data from China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) by Qiong Lu, Qiong Lu, Cheng Lian, Xinglin Chen, Xinglin Chen

“…After a mean follow-up duration of 6.32 years, there were 728 stroke events during a total of 86,530 person-years of follow-up. …”
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Understanding Code Blue Activations: Insights From Early Warning and Palliative Scores in a Tertiary Hospital by Giwangkancana GW, Setiasih YG, Hasanah A, Persiyawati Y, Wawan

“…Hasan Sadikin National Referral and Teaching Hospital Bandung, Bandung, 40161, Indonesia, Tel +628122005952, Email gezy.weita@unpad.ac.idBackground: In-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) is a critical emergency, occurring at rates of 1– 6 events per 1000 hospital admissions, necessitating immediate and efficient resuscitation efforts. …”
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Efficacy of adalimumab in pediatric non-infectious uveitis with and without anterior segment inflammation by Chunbo Zhang, Xiaorong Xue, Jinan Xiao, Qiongge Li, Yuyao Zhai, Ying Chen

“…There was also a significant decrease in systemic IMT and glucocorticoid dosing, comparing baseline to the 6-month follow-up visit in both the ASI+ (p < 0.001) and ASI- groups (p < 0.05). Adverse events observed during the study period included abdominal pain, skin erythema, articular symptoms and respiratory infections. …”
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Achieving adherence to positive airway pressure in commercial drivers using an employer-mandated remote management programme by Elizabeth Kneeland, Nadia Ali, David G. Maislin, Yoon Hee Chang, Joyce Epelboim, Brendan T. Keenan, Allan I. Pack

“…Among screened drivers, 35.5% were cleared without a sleep study, 15.0% were cleared following a sleep study (apnoea–hypopnoea index (AHI) <5 events·h−1), 22.1% had mild OSA (AHI 5–15) and 27.4% had moderate–severe OSA (AHI ≥15). …”
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Poly-ADP ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitor regimens for platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer in randomized, double-blind, phase III controlled trials: protocol for a systematic revie... by Xiaolian Peng, Jie Liu

“…The secondary outcome will be grade ≥ 3 of treatment-emergent adverse events. Published and unpublished studies will be retrieved through PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials.gov, and the World Health Organization (WHO) International Clinical Trials Registry Platform from 1990 to 2023. …”
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Prognostic impact of coronary microvascular dysfunction assessed by AMR in acute coronary syndrome patients with chronic kidney disease by Ziyu Guo, Yike Li, Qiang Chen, Jingang Zheng, Jingang Zheng

“…This study aims to examine the prognostic role of CMD assessed by AMR in predicting adverse events in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).MethodsThis retrospective cohort study included ACS with CKD patients in the China-Japan Friendship Hospital from January 2016 to November 2022. …”
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‘I Feel Disempowered Because I Could Not Do Anything’: Clinical Facilitators' Perception of Violence Towards Nursing Students During Clinical Placement by Hila Ariela Dafny, Paul Cooper, Nasreena Waheed, Stephanie Champion, Christine Mccloud, Nicole Snaith, Leeanne Pront

“…Implications for the Nursing Profession This study highlights that by understanding the causation of WPV and recognising the lack of influence and scope of clinical facilitators to act to support RNS during WPV events, positive industry changes can be instigated to promote student placement experiences and healthcare provision. …”
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Prediction of Heavy Metals Values for South-East of Baghdad Study Area by Eman Abdul Rahman, Muthaina Abdullah Mustafa

“…Loss of food security in the event of aggravated soil contamination with heavy metals. …”
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Long-Term Safety and Effectiveness of Canakinumab in Patients with MKD/HIDS: Interim Analysis of the RELIANCE Registry by Prasad T. Oommen, Tilmann Kallinich, Juergen Rech, Norbert Blank, Julia Weber-Arden, Jasmin B. Kuemmerle-Deschner

“…Canakinumab was well tolerated, with seven (87.5%) patients reporting 48 adverse events (incidence rate/100 patient years: 218.1). …”
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Biologic Therapies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Tyler Pitre, Daniel Lupas, Jasmine Mah, Matthew Stanbrook, Alina Blazer, Dena Zeraatkar, Terence Ho

“…Outcomes of interest included exacerbations, change in FEV1, change in quality of life, and serious adverse events.Results Dupilumab reduced exacerbations as compared to placebo (RR 0.68 [95% CI 0.59 to 0.79]) (high certainty). …”
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Cross-cultural adaptation: South African Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Knowledge Questionnaire by Lorisha Manas, Tawanda Chivese, Ankia Coetzee, Magda Conradie, Linzette D. Morris

“…Background: Many serious adverse events associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) can be mitigated by timely glucose control during pregnancy, achieved through education and lifestyle choices. …”
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A Machine Learning Algorithm to Predict Medical Device Recall by the Food and Drug Administration by Victor Barbosa Slivinskis, Isabela Agi Maluli, Joshua Seth Broder

“…While the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) employs an adverse event reporting program (MedWatch) and database (MAUDE), other data sources and methods might have utility to identify potentially dangerous medical devices. …”
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Effect of exercise on kidney-relevant biomarkers in the general population: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Paul Welsh, Carlos Celis-Morales, Patrick Mark, Qiaoling Liu, Jennifer Lees

“…The following studies were excluded: (1) case-control studies, (2) studies where PA was measured at a single time point, (3) populations with known kidney disease, (4) studies evaluating the impact of a single episode/event of PA and (5) non-English language studies.Data extraction and synthesis Two independent reviewers extracted data from a pre-designed table and assessed the risk of bias using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. …”
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A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Protocol Using the Fuzhengxiaoliu Patch for the Management of Primary Liver Cancer Pain by Li S, Wang B, Deng J, Li H, Wu Y, Fang Y, Yan B, Chen Y

“…The secondary objectives include response evaluation criteria in solid tumors (RECIST), tumor markers, TCM syndrome scores, weight, functional assessment of cancer therapy-hepatobiliary (FACT-Hep) questionnaire scores, and self-rating anxiety scale scores. Adverse events (AEs) will be recorded throughout the study.Discussion: This study integrated TCM with clinical research to assess the efficacy and safety of the addition of FZXLP in the treatment of primary liver cancer pain.Trial registration: Chinese clinical trial registry, ChiCTR2300076951, Registered on October 25, 2023. https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.html?…”
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Upper arm deep vein thrombosis in a patient with active lupus by Mahmoud Farouk Kamel Hassanein, Alaa Ebrahim, Stephanie Alcine Joseph, Teresa Jack, Ramprasath Anbazhagan, Miguel Fernández Olivares, Olena Kovalska

“…Even within this condition, thrombotic events are typically seen in the legs, and UEDVT remains an unusual presentation. …”
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Unveiling Sociocultural Barriers to Breast Cancer Awareness Among the South Asian Population: Case Study of Bangladesh and West Bengal, India by Fahmida Hamid, Tania Roy

“…To address these issues, we recommend context-specific solutions such as integrating BC education into middle and high-school curricula, providing updates through media channels like talk shows and podcasts, promoting family health budgeting, enhancing communication at cultural events and religious gatherings, offering installment payment plans from health care providers, encouraging regular self-examination, and organizing statewide awareness campaigns. …”
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The right to be forgotten in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war by S. O. Popova

“…It is noted that international companies have set a new standard of business behavior regarding geopolitical events in the future with their decisions. It has been established that companies must cease cooperation with the russia or persons related to it. …”
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Efficacy of Dexamethasone as an Adjuvant for Scalp Nerve Blocks to Prolong Analgesia: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Study by Jia Z, Shrestha N, Wang S, Zhao C, Wang T, Luo F

“…The secondary outcomes include the cumulative amount of sufentanil consumption, the numeric rating scale (NRS), patient satisfaction score (PSS), the complications during the postoperative period, and SNB’s relevant adverse events.Results: There were 156 subjects included and 78 patients in each group (control and DEX group). …”
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Risk Factors and Clinical Predictors of Suicidal Behaviors and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Among Pediatric Psychiatry Emergency Admissions Pre- and Post-Pandemic: A Retrospective Coho... by Roxana Șipoș, Tudor Văidean, Elena Predescu

“…Post-pandemic increases were observed in depression, suicidal ideation, and possible psycho-traumatic negative life event exposure. Conclusions: This study underscores the complex interplay of individual, familial, and societal factors influencing adolescent self-harm. …”
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Economic evaluation of encorafenib with cetuximab in patients with BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer in France: a cost-effectiveness analysis using data from the BEACO... by David Malka, Philippe Laramée, Mondher Toumi, Jean-Baptiste Trouiller, Bérengère Macabeo, Andrew Poll, Dan Howard, Andy Buckland, Marine Sivignon, Emilie Clay, Emmanuelle Samalin

“…Treatment-emergent adverse events ≥grade 3 with an incidence of ≥2% were included, as well as relative dose intensity and utility values.Outcome measures The effectiveness outcomes of the model were expressed in terms of incremental life years gained and incremental quality-adjusted life years (QALY) gained. …”
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