Perceived influences of fruit and vegetable consumption among Indian adolescents – A qualitative inquiry by Neha Rathi, Anthony Worsley, Meg Bruening

“…Abstract Background Fruits and vegetables are primary sources of vitamins and minerals that may alleviate the risk of chronic illnesses. However, Indian adolescents consume inadequate amounts of fruits and vegetables, with less than 10% meeting recommendations. …”
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The development, feasibility and credibility of intra-abdominal pressure measurement techniques: A scoping review. by ZhiRu Li, HuaFen Wang, FangYan Lu

“…Considering the cost and invasiveness, direct measurement is not recommended as a routine method for IAP measurement and should be preserved for critically ill patients where standard techniques are contraindicated or could be inaccurate. …”
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Peripheral oxygen saturation levels as a guide to avoid hyperoxia: an observational study by Renate Stolmeijer, Jan C. ter Maaten, Jack Ligtenberg, Ewoud ter Avest

“…Abstract Background As iatrogenic hyperoxia has been related to adverse outcomes in critically ill patients, guidelines advise to titrate oxygen to physiological levels. …”
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Correlation between atherogenic index of plasma and cardiovascular disease risk across Cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic syndrome stages 0–3: a nationwide prospective cohort study... by Yaohua Hu, Yu Liang, Jian Li, Xinyang Li, Mengyuan Yu, Wenpeng Cui

“…Abstract Background The Cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic (CKM) syndrome, a concept recently proposed by the American Heart Association (AHA), highlights the intricate connection between metabolic, renal, and cardiovascular illnesses. Furthermore, the Atherogenic Index of Plasma (AIP), a useful biomarker for evaluating the risk of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs), has been associated with the risk of Adverse Cardiovascular Events (ACEs). …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Australian dairy goat farmers towards the control of gastrointestinal parasites by Endris A. Ali, Ghazanfar Abbas, Ian Beveridge, Sandra Baxendell, Berwyn Squire, Mark A. Stevenson, Abdul Ghafar, Abdul Jabbar

“…Of these, 74% (49/66) observed parasite-related illnesses in their goats; two-thirds of them assessed worms burden using faecal egg counts (FECs), with 26% (39/149) deworming their goats based on the results of the FECs. …”
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Leveraging Smart Telemedicine Technology to Enhance Nursing Care Satisfaction and Revolutionize COVID-19 Care: Prospective Cohort Study by You-Lung Chang, Chi-Ying Lin, Jiun Hsu, Sui-Ling Liao, Chun-Ti Yu, Hung-Chueh Peng, Chung-Yu Chen, Matthew Huei-Ming Ma, Juey-Jen Hwang

“…This technology reduces the risk of transmission while providing high-quality care to both self-quarantined patients with mild symptoms and critically ill patients in hospitals. ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the application of telemedicine technology in the care of patients with COVID-19, specifically focusing on usability, effectiveness, and patient outcomes in both home isolation and hospital ward settings. …”
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Intervertebral disc regeneration – Is it possible? by Dragos Schiopu, Arnaud Devriendt, Clara Van Vyve, Tamas S. Illes

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Uso de indicadores causa-efecto para el diagnóstico de la sostenibilidad hídrica en las Islas Baleares (España) by Sergio Navarro Sousa, Vicente Estruch-Guitart, Celso Garcia

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Enhancing Thermal Comfort in Historic Buildings by Wind-Driven Ventilation Systems—A Case Study of the Praterateliers in Vienna by Aida Shayegani, Viera Joklova, Katarina Kristianova, Juraj Illes

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The Primate Habituation Programme, Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas, Central African Republic: An overview by Terence Fuh Neba, Anna Feistner, Angelique Todd

“…Current IUCN great ape tourism best practices (PHP is partly/fully compliant on ~90% of 156 criteria) include ongoing observational gorilla health monitoring, prohibiting visitors who are/have recently been ill and regular staff screening. However, disease risk, especially from asymptomatic pathogens, is a real threat and in order to monitor and mitigate these risks, the PHP set up a Wildlife Health Laboratory (WHL) in 2012. …”
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease related to wood smoke and impact of the combined exposure to tobacco by C.A. Torres-Duque, C. Jaramillo, A. Caballero, N.J. Proaños-Jurado, M.J. Pareja-Zabala, J.B. Soriano, M. González-García

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A Case Study on Multi-Real-Option-Integrated STO-PF Models for Strengthening Capital Structures in Real Estate Development by Jung Kyu Park, Jun Bok Lee, Young Mee Ahn, Ga Young Yoo

“…The traditional discounted cash flow (DCF) method is frequently ill-suited to the dynamic and uncertain nature of long-term real estate projects, particularly in regard to the ability to adapt to market fluctuations. …”
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Emotional exhaustion and turnover intentions among young ICU nurses: a model based on the job demands-resources theory by Xiaona Zhang, Haitao Huang, Songtao Zhao, Dan Li, Hua Du

“…Their turnover intentions not only directly impact the physiological health and life outcomes of critically ill patients but also significantly affect the efficient operation of the healthcare system. …”
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Implications of the availability and distribution of birth weight on addressing neonatal mortality: population-based assessment from Bihar state of India by Lalit Dandona, Rakhi Dandona, G Anil Kumar, Debarshi Bhattacharya, Sibin George, Priya Nanda, Md Akbar

“…Assuming proportional correspondence of LBW and NMR in live births with and without birth weight, the estimated LBW among those without birth weight was 35.5% (95% CI 33.0 to 38.0) and among all live births irrespective of birth weight availability was 23.0% (95% CI 21.9 to 24.2). 70% of mothers considered LBW to be a sign of sickness, 59.5% perceived it as a risk of developing other illnesses and 8.6% as having an increased probability of death.Conclusions Missing birth weight is substantially compromising the planning of interventions to address LBW at the population-level. …”
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Awareness and perception of prevention and management options of sexually transmitted infections among students at secondary school in Rivers State, Nigeria by Florence Mandah, Oluebubechukwu Udi, Pamela Thompsom-Abiye, Basil Ogbu

“…It was observed that 3.3% of respondents would choose to ignore symptoms, which could be an interpretation of normalization of ill health experience. Conclusions The perception of STIs management practice is low. …”
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Age-dependent differences in the association between blood interleukin-6 levels and mortality in patients with sepsis: a retrospective observational study by Takashi Shimazui, Takehiko Oami, Tadanaga Shimada, Keisuke Tomita, Taka-aki Nakada

“…Abstract Background Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a cytokine that predicts clinical outcomes in critically ill patients, including those with sepsis. Elderly patients have blunted and easily dysregulated host responses to infection, which may influence IL-6 kinetics and alter the association between IL-6 levels and clinical outcomes. …”
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Identification of a New m6A Regulator-Related Methylation Signature for Predicting the Prognosis and Immune Microenvironment of Patients with Pancreatic Cancer by Tianle Zou, Dan Shi, Weiwei Wang, Guoyong Chen, Xianbin Zhang, Yu Tian, Peng Gong

“…Numerous research has accumulated evidence suggesting that a malfunction in the regulation of m6A RNA modification is associated with various illnesses, including cancers. However, its implications in PC remain poorly characterized. …”
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Human development II: We Need an Integrated Theory for Matter, Life and Consciousness to Understand Life and Healing by Sören Ventegodt, Tyge Dahl Hermansen, Maj Lyck Nielsen, Birgitte Clausen, Joav Merrick

“…For almost a decade, we have experimented with supporting the philosophical development of severely ill patients to induce recovery and spontaneous healing. …”
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