Readiness for Hospital Discharge and Its Correlation with the Quality of Discharge Teaching among the Parents of Premature Infants in NICU by Li Meng, Zhang Lingling, Zhang Haihong, Zhang Xiaobai, Huang Dandan, Wu Shaoyan

“…Low readiness for discharge from the hospital can lead to negative outcomes in healthcare for infants born prematurely and their parents. …”
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Penicillin allergy as an instrumental variable for estimating antibiotic effects on resistance by Yaki Saciuk, Daniel Nevo, Michal Chowers, Uri Obolski

“…A retrospective cohort of 36,351 individuals with E. coli positive urine cultures and prior outpatient antibiotic use, with outcomes assessed up to one year post-exposure, was analyzed using data from Maccabi Healthcare Services (MHS), the second-largest non-profit health fund in Israel. …”
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Validation of Point-of-Care Glucose Testing for Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes by Marijana Vučić Lovrenčić, Vanja Radišić Biljak, Sandra Božičević, Edita Pape-Medvidović, Spomenka Ljubić

“…Results of this study indicate that StatStrip POC glucose meter could serve as a reliable tool for the diabetes diagnosis, particularly in primary healthcare facilities with dispersed blood sampling services.…”
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Medicolegal aspects of medical malpractice claims following aesthetic interventions in Cairo, Egypt by Ghada Abdelwahed Rawash, Neveen Adel Ibrahim, Islam Mostafa Farrag, Somaya Youssef Mostafa

“…Abstract Background Medical malpractice presents a significant challenge to the healthcare system in Egypt and other countries, inflicting both physical and psychological harm on patients. …”
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Age-related experiences of diverse older women living with HIV: A scoping review protocol informed by intersectionality. by Kristina Kokorelias, Paige Brown, Sharon Walmsley, Alice Zhabokritsky, Esther Su, Luxey Sirisegaram

“…While limited to English-language peer-reviewed articles, this review seeks to offer valuable insights for healthcare, policy, and research, potentially fostering positive change in the lives of diverse older women living with HIV.…”
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Development of a New Questionnaire to Assess the Social Impact of Non-communicable Diseases by Ishani Hanspal, Farah Naaz Fathima, Karthik Murali, Abhay Sood, Fathima Ayoob, Tinku Thomas

“…Thirty patients each with the above diseases were administered Cousineau Self-Perceived Burden Scale to assess perceived burden among patients, Caregiver Burden Scale to assess caregiver burden, EuroQol-5D-3L to assess the quality of life, and face validated questions of sociodemographic details, cost of healthcare, and stress due to disease. Rasch analysis was performed to identify items that lie within the traditional bounds of mean-square item fit. …”
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Self-managed physical activity in cancer survivors for the management of cancer-related fatigue: A scoping review. by Isabella Campanini, Maria Bernadette Ligabue, Maria Chiara Bò, Maria Chiara Bassi, Mirco Lusuardi, Andrea Merlo

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>We collected the available evidence on PA when this was self-managed by patients after prescription by a healthcare provider. Clinicians and researchers should consider incorporating self-care programs in CRF patients' recovery journey gradually, identifying the best strategies to integrate them into daily life. …”
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Health literacy and cardiovascular disease prevention: a systematic scoping review protocol by Vanessa Vaughan, Mojtaba Lotfaliany, Bonnie Beasant, Georgie Lee, Sarah Hosking

“…Introduction Health literacy is ‘The skills and resources of a person to access, understand and use information to make decisions, and take action on their own health and healthcare’. Literature investigating cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and health literacy often exist in silos, only exploring one element of prevention. …”
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Immunotherapy with IgY Antibodies toward Outer Membrane Protein F Protects Burned Mice against Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection by Fatemeh Norouzi, Bahador Behrouz, Mahya Ranjbar, Seyed Latif Mousavi Gargari

“…Burn patients with multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections commonly suffer from high morbidity and mortality, which present a major challenge to healthcare systems throughout the world. Outer membrane protein F (OprF), as a main outer membrane porin, is required for full virulence expression of P. aeruginosa. …”
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MultiSenseX: A Sustainable Solution for Multi-Human Activity Recognition and Localization in Smart Environments by Hamada Rizk, Ahmed Elmogy, Mohamed Rihan, Hirozumi Yamaguchi

“…This offers significant potential in applications such as smart homes and sustainable urban spaces and healthcare systems that enhance well-being and patient monitoring. …”
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Factors Influencing Patient Decisions Regarding Treatments for Skin Growths: A Cross-Sectional Study by David G. Li, Fan Di Xia, Jasmine Rana, Grace J. Young, Forootan Alizadeh, Cara Joyce, Shinjita Das, Arash Mostaghimi

“…Variations in treatment modalities for skin growths contribute substantially to overall healthcare spending within dermatology. However, little is known regarding factors impacting patient decision-making when choosing a treatment modality. …”
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Developing a sustainable development model in Banyumas Regency: Challenges, Opportunities and Global Cooperation Network by Fitrah Elpeni, Kartika Bintarsari Nuriyeni, Sabhita Kusuma Ayusia, Adi Setyorini Fitri, Darmawan Arif, Asma Nailah Afifah, Mokhamad Luthfi Raden

“…The report delineates economic concerns, including resource scarcity and unequal distribution; environmental issues, such as land degradation and the impacts of climate change; and social challenges, encompassing healthcare accessibility and educational inequalities. …”
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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

“…Abstract Background Workplace violence in healthcare has become a global concern, and nursing interns are not immune to it in clinical settings. …”
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Taming the transplant troll: Exploring racial and ethnic disparities in cytomegalovirus infection among kidney transplant patients. by M Gabriela Cabanilla, Ashlee Dauenhauer, Briana St John, Deirdre Hill, Joshua Larson

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This single-center, mixed-methods study included a retrospective cohort analysis of kidney transplant recipients (n = 58) and qualitative surveys of healthcare providers. Patients were categorized as minorities (n = 49) or non-Hispanic whites (n = 9). …”
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Stability of parenteral drugs in hospital circuit by Sarah BOUAMEUR, Aicha BRAHMI, Mimouna BOUNAB, Aicha KHELLIFI

“… Introduction- Drug stability in healthcare establishments is a recurring problem in practice of hospital pharmacists. …”
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Prevalence and management of child sexual abuse cases presented at Nigerian hospitals: A systematic review by Elizabeth Oluwatoyin Akin-Odanye

“…Conclusions: In Nigeria, healthcare and forensic management of CSA are poor, probably due to late presentation of victims at the hospital and to negligence on the part of health and security personnel. …”
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Exploring socio-demographic determinants of obesity in Jordanian women of reproductive age: insights from a nationwide survey by Mahmoud Shaaban Abdelgalil, Sara Hosny El-Farargy, Mohamed Adel Dowidar, Mohamed Abd-ElGawad

“…This rising trend, exacerbates the burden of non-communicable diseases and places increasing strain on the healthcare system. Aim We aimed to explore the predictors associated with obesity among adult ever-married Jordanian women aged 20–49 years based on the Jordanian Population and Family Health Survey (JPFHS). …”
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The Increasing Financial Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease in Australia by Patrick S. Tucker, Michael I. Kingsley, R. Hugh Morton, Aaron T. Scanlan, Vincent J. Dalbo

“…Per-patient, CKD produces a considerably greater financial impact on Australia’s healthcare system, compared to CVD. Research focusing on novel preventative/therapeutic interventions is warranted.…”
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Final recommendations for the Latin America and Caribbean Periodontics Consensus 2024 by Cristina Cunha VILLAR, Paola CARVAJAL, Fernanda CARRER, Giuseppe Alexandre ROMITO, James Rudolph COLLINS, Marco Antonio ALARCÓN, Cassiano Kuchenbecker RÖSING, Juliano CAVAGNI, Andres Duque DUQUE, Gloria Inés LAFAURIE Villamil, Ricardo Guimarães FISCHER, Bernal STEWART, Zilson MALHEIROS, Carlos BENÍTEZ, Claudio Mendes PANNUTI

“…This comprehensive document presents holistic recommendations to standardize diagnostic methodologies, enhance public awareness, and integrate preventive and therapeutic practices into general healthcare. Key areas include understanding the prevalence and impact of periodontal diseases, identifying risk factors, and improving diagnostic, preventive, and treatment strategies. …”
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Key Insights into Respiratory Virus Testing: Sensitivity and Clinical Implications by Julio Garcia-Rodriguez, Frédéric Janvier, Clemens Kill

“…Economic analyses support the use of comprehensive PCR tests, such as triplex-type tests, detecting SARS-CoV-2, influenza viruses, and RSV, as a first-line approach, as they can reduce case numbers and healthcare resource utilization. Maintaining PCR testing year-round is therefore crucial for the effective management of respiratory infections.…”
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