Using a Divergence Regularization Method to Solve an Ill-Posed Cauchy Problem for the Helmholtz Equation by Benedict Barnes, Anthony Y. Aidoo, Joseph Ackora-Prah

“…The ill-posed Helmholtz equation with inhomogeneous boundary deflection in a Hilbert space is regularized using the divergence regularization method (DRM). …”
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Correlation of cytokine storm with ocular fundus abnormalities in critically ill patients with severe viral pneumonia by Yun Yu, Yun-jiao Zhao, Qi-hang Zhou, Xiao-yin Zhou, Yu-qing Lan, Hai-jun Gong

Subjects: “…Critical illness…”
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Psychometric validation of the continuum beliefs of mental illness scale (CB-MIS) and its associations with stigma by Lina-Jolien Peter, Thomas McLaren, Samuel Tomczyk, Holger Muehlan, Silke Schmidt, Georg Schomerus

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Role of the Bronchoalveolar Lavage in Noncritically Ill Patients during the SARS-CoV-2 Epidemic by Olivier Taton, Emmanuelle Papleux, Benjamin Bondue, Christiane Knoop, Sébastien Van Laethem, Alain Bauler, Delphine Martiny, Isabel Montesinos, Marie-Luce Delforge, Kahina Elmaouhab, Dimitri Leduc

“…Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is currently not recommended in noncritically ill patients for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection. …”
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Intravenous Lormetazepam during Sedation Weaning in a 26-Year-Old Critically Ill Woman by Alawi Luetz, Bjoern Weiss, Claudia D. Spies

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Clinical significance of the lactate-to-albumin ratio on prognosis in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury by Xiaoyun Shi, Lei Zhong, Jianhong Lu, Beiping Hu, Qikai Shen, Penghui Gao

“…Objective To explore the relationship between lactate-to-albumin ratio (LAR) at ICU admission and prognosis in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury (AKI).Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted. …”
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The mediating effect of air pollution on the association between meteorological factors and influenza-like illness in China by Qinling Yan, Robert A. Cheke, Sanyi Tang

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Lactate and Bilirubin Index: A New Indicator to Predict Critically Ill Cirrhotic Patients’ Prognosis by Xiao-Fu Chen, Yuan Zhao, Wei-Zhen Chen, Xin-Tian Shao, Zhi-Ming Huang

“…The LB index, a simple prognostic indicator, performs well in predicting critically ill cirrhotic patients’ short-term prognosis, while, for long-term prognosis, the MELD score is more appropriate.…”
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An open window: the crucial role of the gut-brain axis in neurodevelopmental outcomes post-neurocritical illness by Victoria Ronan

Subjects: “…neurocritical illness…”
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Reply to: “Systolic dysfunction and mortality in critically ill patients: more data are needed to believe in this association!” by Oscar Cavefors, Jacob Holmqvist, Odd Bech‐Hanssen, Freyr Einarsson, Erik Norberg, Stefan Lundin, Elmir Omerovic, Sven‐Erik Ricksten, Björn Redfors, Jonatan Oras

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Invasive aspergillosis in critically ill patients with diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yuhua Liu, Zhaopei Zhang, Liang Zhou, Tianlai Lin, Rong Zhang, Manshu Li, Sihao Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Xuesong Liu

“…Some studies report a positive association between diabetes mellitus (DM) and IA in critically ill patients, but the relationship between DM and IA in the ICU remains controversial. …”
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Comparison of Pocket Pulse Oximeter and Standard Pulse Oximeter With ABG Analysis in Critically Ill Patients by Jeswanth Reddy N., Kiran H. S., B. J. Subhash Chandra, Basavana Gowdappa H.

“…Conclusion: This study highlights that inexpensive and noninvasive PPO can be used as a standard monitoring device with reliability in critically ill patients presenting to EMDs, ICUs, and small hospitals/clinics, quarantine centers, and even at home. …”
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Duration of Antibiotic Therapy for Critically Ill Patients with Bloodstream Infections: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Thomas C Havey, Robert A Fowler, Ruxandra Pinto, Marion Elligsen, Nick Daneman

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Awareness and attitude about mental illness in the rural population of India: A mixed method study by Kaustubh S. Kulkarni, Mudita N. Joshi, Harshal S. Sathe, Chetna Maliye

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Stigma associated with mental illness: perspectives of judges and attorneys in Lebanon — a cross-sectional study by Rayan Mroué, Michele Cherro, Ghida Kassir, Elias Ghossoub, Nadia Dandan

“…These issues can significantly impact the outcome of cases, making it essential to understand the attitudes and perceptions of these experts towards mental illness. While the literature has shown widespread stigma towards mental illness in the general population, there has been limited research focusing on the attitudes of judges and lawyers. …”
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Mapping the Gaps: A Scoping Review of Virtual Care Solutions for Caregivers of Children with Chronic Illnesses by Nicole Pope, Kathyrn A. Birnie, Melanie Noel, Justine Dol, Danyu Li, Megan Macneil, Darrel Zientek, Victoria Surry, Jennifer N. Stinson

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Diabetes and Hemoglobin A1c as Risk Factors for Nosocomial Infections in Critically Ill Patients by Eirini Tsakiridou, Demosthenes Makris, Vasiliki Chatzipantazi, Odysseas Vlachos, Grigorios Xidopoulos, Olympia Charalampidou, Georgios Moraitis, Epameinondas Zakynthinos

“…To evaluate whether diabetes mellitus (DM) and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) are risk factors for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and bloodstream infections (BSI) in critically ill patients. Methods. Prospective observational study; patients were recruited from the intensive care unit (ICU) of a general district hospital between 2010 and 2012. …”
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Bedside Assessment of Tissue Oxygen Saturation Monitoring in Critically Ill Adults: An Integrative Review of the Literature by Carol Diane Epstein, Karen Toby Haghenbeck

“…This integrative review examines the rigor and quality of studies focusing on StO2 monitoring in adult critically ill patients. Background. Clinicians must rapidly assess adverse changes in tissue perfusion while minimizing potential complications associated with invasive monitoring. …”
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Mothers’ Care-Seeking Behavior for Common Childhood Illnesses and Its Predictors in Ethiopia: Meta-Analysis by Tiwabwork Tekalign, Mistire Teshome Guta, Nefsu Awoke, Abiyot Wolie Asres, Mohammed Suleiman Obsa

“…Even though children are a vulnerable group, mothers’ care-seeking behavior for common childhood illnesses is significantly low. Educational status and marital status were determinants of mothers’ care-seeking behavior. …”
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Covid 19 and beyond: a procedure for HVAC systems to address infectious aerosol illness transmission by Douglas Stuart Walkinshaw, Raymond Henry Horstman

“…From pandemic to seasonal, the COVID-19 pandemic experience suggests many common respiratory infections rather than likely having a fomite etiology as previously thought, are primarily caused by the inhalation of infectious aerosols shed by ill persons during coughing and normal breathing and talking. …”
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