Smoking prevalence, exposure to secondhand smoke, and factors associated with smoking among medical, dental, and pharmacy students in a public university in Malaysia by Rashidi Mohamed, Isa Naina-Mohamed, Jaya Kumar, Nadzmi Teh

“…Introduction Smoking among medical, dental, and pharmacy students is an issue in every university worldwide, which will impact future smoking cessation services as they are future healthcare providers. This study investigates the smoking prevalence, exposure to secondhand smoke, and factors associated with smoking among medical, dental, and pharmacy students at a public university in Malaysia. …”
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Model systems of human immunodef iciency virus (HIV-1) for in vitro eff icacy assessment of candidate vaccines and drugs against HIV-1 by N. B. Rudometova, D. N. Shcherbakov, A. P. Rudometov, A. A. Ilyichev, L. I. Karpenko

“…HIV infection still remains a major challenge for healthcare systems of the world. There are several aspects on counteracting the HIV/AIDS epidemic. …”
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Child diarrhea in Cambodia: A descriptive analysis of temporal and geospatial trends and logistic regression-based examination of factors associated with diarrhea in children under... by Samnang Um, Channnarong Phan, Sok Sakha, Leng Dany

“…Conversely, children born to mothers who smoke had increased odds of diarrhea (AOR = 1.61; 95% CI: 1.25-2.08), had barrier access to healthcare services (AOR = 1.20; 95% CI: 1.07-1.35), or children aged 6-23 months. …”
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Effectiveness of a Protective Barrier for Aerosol Transmission Control during Oxygen Therapy with Different Devices by Hsiu-Mei Chang, Ben-Ran Fu, Hao-Wei Yu, Fu-Tsai Chung, Chen-June Seak, Ying-Chun Chen, Shih-Cheng Hu

“…This could potentially reduce the risk of infection for healthcare workers during clinical applications. In summary, the ability to prevent aerosol leakage is ranked as follows: Case D > Case C > Case B.…”
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An action research study on the needs and perspectives of medical students and junior residents on peer physical examination guidelines to respect medical students’ autonomy and pr... by Emily Suzuki, Nobutoshi Nawa, Eriko Okada, Yu Akaishi, Ayako Kashimada, Mitsuyuki Numasawa, Kumiko Yamaguchi, Kazuki Takada, Masanaga Yamawaki

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Association of Asthma Control and Metered-Dose Inhaler Use Technique among Adult Asthmatic Patients Attending Outpatient Clinic, in Resource-Limited Country: A Prospective Study by Bezie Kebede, Girma Mamo, Abebaw Molla

“…Since most of the patients were inefficient and it is significantly associated with asthma control status, the hospital tried to adopt video MDI teaching program, and the patient should ask healthcare professionals how to take medication and they should bring their device to receive demonstration during visit. …”
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Assessment of ABCDE approach knowledge among residents and interns in multiple Egyptian hospitals, a cross-sectional study by Mohamed Saad Rakab, Ahmed B. Zaid, Malak Abbas Hamadein, Salma Abbas Hamadein, Mahmoud Abd Elgawad Ashour, Alaa Samir El-Shamia, Dina Ayman Mostafa, Rahma Mogahed Rateb, Marwa Abdelrahman Elashry, Mennat-Allah Mostafa El-Badawy, Rehab Shaheen Bahram Shaheen

“…Abstract Background The Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Exposure (ABCDE) approach is crucial in emergency care, but there may be variability in adherence among healthcare professionals. Inconsistent application of this approach may lead to variations in patient care quality and outcomes. …”
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Learning and working on an interprofessional training ward in neonatology improves interprofessional competencies by Hannah L. Schwarz, Christine Straub, Sebastian F. N. Bode, Nicole Ferschl, Christian Brickmann, Christian Brickmann, Pascal O. Berberat, Marcus Krüger

“…IntroductionInterprofessional education (IPE) is essential for healthcare professionals to prepare them for future interprofessional collaboration (IPC). …”
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Perspectives of physicians on risk factors for patient aggression and violence against physicians in Chinese hospitals: a Q-methodology study by Yuhan Wu, Kees Ahaus, Jiaming Shi, Dahai Zhao, Martina Buljac-Samardzic

“…Abstract Background The prevalence of patient (and their relatives/friends) aggression and violence against healthcare professionals in general, and physicians in particular, is a recognized problem worldwide. …”
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Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Ribociclib plus Letrozole versus Palbociclib plus Letrozole in the United Kingdom by Gaurav Suri, David Chandiwana, Adam Lee, Rohit Mistry

“…Costs categories comprised of drug acquisition, medical management, and treatment of adverse events. Healthcare resource utilization data were identified from literature and unit costs sourced from secondary sources. …”
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Mapping existing research on flushing peripheral vascular catheters: a scoping review protocol by Liping Liu, Peter J Carr, Orlaith Hernon, Jiaxin Deng, Catriona Duggan, Leo R Quinlan, Zina Alfahl

“…Despite its widespread use, PVC complications such as occlusion, infiltration, extravasation, phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, catheter-related thrombosis and catheter-related bloodstream infection significantly affect patient safety, leading to increased morbidity and healthcare costs. One approach to maintain PVC patency and therefore device longevity is to flush the PVC. …”
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Understanding personality pathology in a clinical sample of youth: study protocol for the longitudinal research project ‘APOLO’ by Nagila Koster, Igor Lusin, Paul T van der Heijden, Odilia M Laceulle, Marcel A G van Aken

“…The research project ‘APOLO’ (a Dutch language acronym for Adolescents and their Personality Development: a Longitudinal Study) is designed based on McAdams’ integrative three-layered model of personality development and assesses the interaction between dispositional traits, characteristic adaptations, the narrative identity and functioning.Methods and analysis APOLO is a longitudinal research project that takes place in two outpatient mental healthcare centres. Participants are youth between 12 years and 23 years and their parents. …”
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Creating interventions to transition long-lasting insecticide net distribution in Ghana by Philip Adongo, Phyllis Dako-Gyeke, Nana Yaw Peprah, Emmanuel Asampong, Philip Teg-Nefaah Tabong, Franklin Glozah, Adanna Nwameme, Ruby Hornuvo, Margaret Chandi

“…Although the mass LLIN distribution campaign indicates a comprehensive stakeholder engagement approach, it does not systematically transition into the basic primary healthcare structures within the Ghana Health Services. …”
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Clinico-spirometrical correlation of newly detected COPD patients with known tobacco smoking exposure or biomass smoke exposure presenting to a teaching institution in Vadodara, Gu... by Bhavesh Patel, G Mothiganesh, Arti D. Shah, Chirag H. Chakravarti, Parshwa Naik, Princee Patel

“…The current investigation aimed to establish a clinical profile of patients with recently diagnosed COPD who present to a healthcare facility in Vadodara. Materials and Methods: The Department of Respiratory Medicine conducted an observational cross-section study on individuals with recently discovered COPD. …”
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Defining New Research Questions and Protocols in the Field of Traumatic Brain Injury through Public Engagement: Preliminary Results and Review of the Literature by Shumaila Hasan, Aswin Chari, Mario Ganau, Chris Uff

“…The financial cost of loss of earnings and medical care presents a massive burden to family, society, social care, and healthcare, the cost of which is estimated at £1 billion per annum (about brain injury (online)). …”
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Specialty choice among final-year medical students and house officers in Nigeria: implications for anaesthesia practice – a cross-sectional study by Thankgod Chukwunnonso Okonkwo, Gbolahan Deji Olatunji, Victor Mayowa Adeleye, Mukaila Oyegbade Akinwale

“…Medical graduate specialty choices have a vital impact on the workforce and are essential for healthcare planning. This study aimed to identify the current specialty preferences of final-year medical students and house officers in Nigeria, factors that affect such choices, and their implications for anaesthesia practice.Design We conducted a cross-sectional study among final-year medical students and house officers in Nigeria using a self-administered, semistructured electronic questionnaire. …”
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A contentious intervention to support the medical workforce: a case study of the policy of introducing physician associates in the United Kingdom by Martin McKee, Louella K. Vaughan, Giuliano Russo

“…This case study highlights the need for a carefully thought-out approach that considers both the potential benefits and pitfalls of integrating new roles like physician associates into a healthcare system. The failure to do so has created a new occupational group with unrealistic expectations and has further demoralised an already unhappy medical profession.…”
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Beneficiaries’ satisfaction of the Distintivo Soludable Ecuador Project by Angélica Salomé Herrera Molina, Jimena Alexandra Morales Guaraca, Paola Maricela Machado Herrera, Carlos Gafas González, Valeria del Rocío Moya Amaguaya, Jacobo Cambil Martín

“…This project has allowed students and teachers to transfer knowledge to the practice context in healthcare units, as well as in primary care in the community.…”
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Potential improvement in spatial accessibility of methadone treatment with integration into other outpatient substance use disorder treatment programs, New York City, 2024. by Marcus A Bachhuber, Chinazo O Cunningham, Ashly E Jordan

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We performed a cross-sectional geospatial analysis of public transit times to OTPs, expanded methadone treatment access, and other healthcare facilities as of March, 2024 in New York City (NYC). …”
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Digital environment of development of regional markets of personal services and measures of their regulation by E. B. Dvoryadkina, A. A. Eliseeva, N. A. Istomina

“…Consequently, it becomes possible, for example, the development of healthcare with the help of personalized medicine or, for example, the use of personalized learning opportunities, etc. …”
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