Instruments for evaluating the parental emotional status and ecological support systems among parents who considered cochlear implantation for their children with hearing loss: A s... by Tang Zhi Lim, Cila Umat, Pei-Hua Chen, Chun Hong Gan, Bee See Goh

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>This study revealed that healthcare professionals who interact with parents of DHH children lack the necessary instruments, particularly for parents of children undergoing cochlear implantation surgery. …”
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Visible and invisible cultural patterns influencing women’s use of maternal health services among Igala women in Nigeria: a focused ethnographic study by Uchechi Clara Opara, Peace Njideka Iheanacho, Pammla Petrucka

“…In addition, participant observation of nine women from the third trimester to birth was conducted, yielding 189 h of observation in two primary healthcare facilities in rural and urban areas. Data analysis was conducted using Roper and Shapira’s (2000) method. …”
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Mpox gastrointestinal manifestations: a systematic review by Rahul Ramakrishnan, Atira Shenoy, Ranganathan Madhavan, Damon Meyer

“…GI symptoms of mpox are crucial for gastroenterologists and other healthcare professionals to recognise in order to address patient discomfort and further understand the pathophysiology of the virus.…”
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Alcohol, alcoholism and related consequences by M. V. Mayevskaya

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Temporal changes in hospital readmissions for postpartum hypertension in the US, 2010 to 2019; a serial cross-sectional analysis. by Ashwini Deshpande, Deepti Agnihotri, Alexa I K Campbell, Jerome J Federspiel, Evan R Myers, Osondu Ogbuoji

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>The increasing postpartum hypertension readmission burden suggests rising future health risks among mothers and a growing cost burden to the U.S. healthcare system. The higher rate of increase in postpartum hypertension readmissions among people without a history of hypertension calls for blood pressure checking in the postpartum period for all patients regardless of risk status.…”
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VA physicians intent to leave and correlations to drivers of burnout: a cross-sectional study by Robert C. Oh, David C. Mohr, Tamara M. Schult

“…Abstract Background Physician well-being and workforce retention within the healthcare system is of critical importance. Understanding physicians’ intent to leave the organization will inform efforts on optimizing the physician workforce. …”
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A decade-long overview of adverse events in a tertiary surgical service in South Africa by H Wain, D L Clarke, S Wall

“…Adverse events are common, and impact patients and healthcare systems negatively. Large international systems investigate adverse events at length, but South African data are lacking. …”
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Development and validation of the respite care model for adults with cancer in Iran: study protocol for a multimethod research project by Vahid Pakpour, Fatemeh Sadeghi-Ghyassi, Azad Rahmani, Nasrin Kheibar, Maryam Rassouli

“…However, implementing these models poses challenges due to notable cultural, social and healthcare system variances between Western and non-Western regions like Iran and other Middle Eastern countries. …”
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Malignant and Noninvasive Skin Tumours in Renal Transplant Recipients by Christopher D. Roche, Joelle S. Dobson, Sion K. Williams, Mara Quante, Joyce Popoola, Jade W. M. Chow

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A simulation study to quantitatively assess the performance of electronic prescribing systems in English NHS Hospital Trusts by Stephanie Klein, Athanasios Tsanas, Jamie Coleman, Rebecca Osselton, Jude Heed, Ann Slee, Neil Watson

“…Abstract Prescribing errors are a source of preventable harm in healthcare, which may be mitigated using Electronic Prescribing (EP) systems. …”
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Community engagement initiatives in primary health care to achieve universal health coverage: A realist synthesis of scoping review. by Daniel Erku, Resham Khatri, Aklilu Endalamaw, Eskinder Wolka, Frehiwot Nigatu, Anteneh Zewdie, Yibeltal Assefa

“…The Donabedian's model for quality of healthcare was used to categorise attributes of CE into "structure", "process" and "outcome".…”
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Self-Medication Practices Among Population in the Sulaimani City, Kurdistan Region, Iraq by Soran Hamalaw

“…Background: Self-medication is a prevalent practice worldwide, playing a vital role in managing minor ailments and symptoms, particularly in regions with limited healthcare access. However, prevalence, impact, and justifications for self-medication are varied across communities.Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence and identify determinant factors related to self-medication practices among the residents of Sulaimani city in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Sulaimani City from November 2022 to March 2023. …”
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Body Composition in Preterm Infants: Current Insights and Emerging Perspectives by Sreekanth Viswanathan, Melissa Thoene, Zaineh Alja’nini, Pradeep Alur, Kera McNelis

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Beyond the Scalpel: Addressing Communication and Distress in ENT Cancer by Bogdan Hirtie, Norberth-Istvan Varga, Andrada Oprisoni, Sonia Tanasescu, Estera Boeriu, Virgiliu Bogdan Sorop, Octavia Harich, Adrian Vasile Bota, Delia Ioana Horhat

“…<i>Results</i>: The results revealed that patients strongly prioritized active involvement in their care (Patient Participation and Patient Orientation—PPO) and open communication with healthcare providers (Effective and Open Communication—EOC). …”
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Understanding the factors that shape vaccination ecosystem resilience: a qualitative assessment of international expert experiences and perspectives by Suepattra May, Meaghan Roach, Melissa Maravic, Rachel Mitrovich, Rozanne Wilson, Nadya Prood, Amanda L Eiden

“…Appropriately trained frontline healthcare personnel can counter vaccine misinformation that otherwise erodes trust and contributes to hesitancy. …”
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Subacute Toxicity Effects of the Aqueous Shoot Extract of Yushania alpina (K. Schum.) W.C.Lin in Sprague Dawley Rats: An Appraisal of Its Safety in Ethnomedicinal Usage by Joseph Ngugi Wanjiru, Timothy Elias Maitho, James Mucunu Mbaria, Gervason Apiri Moriasi

“…However, the pharmacologic efficacy and safety of many plants currently used in traditional medicine have not been explored empirically, which raises serious public health concerns, derailing further research and their integration into the conventional healthcare system. Despite the longstanding ethnomedicinal usage of Yushania alpina shoot extract to treat inflammation, microbial infections, and diarrhoea, among other diseases, there is insufficient scientific data to appraise its toxicity profile and safety. …”
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Geographic Variation and Trends in Laryngeal Cancer Incidence in Iran: A Comprehensive Analysis by Farimah Asghari, Hamideh Rashidian, Fereshteh Lotfi, Fatemeh Mahdavi Sabet, Zahra Faraji, Kazem Zendehdel

“… Background and Aims: Laryngeal cancer poses a significant health challenge, particularly in Iran, where it exerts a substantial burden on the healthcare system. This study aimed to comprehensively analyze the geographic variation in laryngeal cancer incidence across Iran, estimate its burden in 2022, and project trends up to 2050. …”
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Adapting to evolving MRI data: A transfer learning approach for Alzheimer’s disease prediction by Rosanna Turrisi, Sarthak Pati, Giovanni Pioggia, Gennaro Tartarisco

“…Integrating 3D magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with machine learning has shown promising results in healthcare, especially in detecting Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). …”
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Preparation For Flight: The Physical Profile of Pre-Professional and Professional Circus Artists in the United States by Stephanie J Greenspan, Melanie I Stuckey

“…These would assist healthcare professionals and coaches to screen for readiness to participate in training or performance, determine post-injury return to performance, and develop targeted conditioning programs…”
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Patient Safety Climate: Variation in Perceptions by Infection Preventionists and Quality Directors by Shanelle Nelson, Patricia W. Stone, Sarah Jordan, Monika Pogorzelska, Helen Halpin, Megan Vanneman, Elaine Larson

“…Background. Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are an important patient safety issue, and safety climate is an important organizational factor. …”
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