Predictive nursing for catheter dislocation in placement of peripheral central venous catheter (经外周静脉置入中心静脉导管脱出的预见性护理) by WANG Nanan (王楠楠), SU Guohua (苏国华), GUO Lian (郭连), WANG Yutao (王玉涛), E Haiyan (鄂海燕), LIU Yunchao (刘云超)

“…The countermeasures of nursing include catheterization and maintenance by professionals, correct way of skin disinfection, selection of right application, appropriate catheter fixation methods, mastery of application replacement measures, and adequate health education. …”
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Predicting survival rates: the power of prognostic nomograms in distal cholangiocarcinoma by Jiangfeng Hu, Yuping Shi, Lihua Jin, Suhong Yi, Jinsuo Chen, Dadong Wan, Weixin Ye, Jingnan Chen, Yajing Zhang, Yang Jiang, Bensong Duan, Yuwei Dong

“…These tools can assist medical professionals in assessing the prognosis of patients with dCCA and in devising more accurate treatment strategies for them.…”
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Can electronic monitoring with a digital smart spacer support personalised medication adherence and inhaler technique education in patients with asthma?: Protocol of the randomised... by Job F. M. van Boven, Boudewijn H.J. Dierick, Maria Achterbosch, Sandra Been-Buck, Titia Klemmeier, Susanne J. van de Hei, Paul Hagedoorn, Huib A.M. Kerstjens, Janwillem W.H. Kocks

“…Study findings will be disseminated through conferences and peer-reviewed scientific and professional journals.Trial registration number NL9637.…”
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Interprofessional collaborative practice in health and social care for people living with multimorbidity: a scoping review protocol by Josephine-L. K. Murray, Virginia Hernandez-Santiago, Frank Sullivan, Joanna Hornal, Farhana Badshah, Ben Keatley, Jillian Galbraith, Pam Channer, Anne Fearfull, Anne Haddow, Eleanor Johnston, Maureen Ward, Veronica O’Carroll

“…Interprofessional collaborative practice is a specific way professionals work closely together and with patients and their families to improve patient outcomes. …”
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Comparison of the adequacies of the OSCE and vOSCE to assess the competencies required under Brazilian medical curriculum guidelines: a multicenter study by Hervaldo Sampaio Carvalho, Maria do Carmo Barros Melo, Fabiana Maria Kakehasi, Priscila Menezes Ferri Liu, Fernanda Gontijo Minafra Silveira Santos, Ricardo Luiz de Melo Martins, Marilene Vale de Castro Monteiro, Marcelo Esteves Chaves Campos, Roberto Zonato Esteves, Matheus Belloni Torsani, Iolanda de Fátima Lopes Calvo Tiberio, Akihito Inca Atahualpa Urdiales, Andrea Mora De Marco Novellino, Rosiane Viana Zuza Diniz, Helena Ferreira Moura, Maria Alice de Vilhena Toledo, Célia Regina Machado Saldanha, Andrea Pedrosa Ribeiro Alves Oliveira, Patricia Zen Tempski, Itamar de Souza Santos, Milton de Arruda Martins

“…We conclude that the vOSCE is an effective tool for assessing most competencies of medical professionals and students required under Brazilian guidelines.…”
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Refinement of a meaning-centered counseling program for Chinese patients with advanced cancer: integrating cultural adaptation and implementation science approaches by Florence Lui, Qingyi Zhang, George Chengxi Bao, Bharat Narang, Ruo Yan Chen, Yunshan Niu, Jennifer Leng, William Breitbart

“…Methods Fifteen purposively sampled mental health professionals who work with Chinese cancer patients completed surveys providing Likert-scale ratings on acceptability and comprehensibility of MCP-Ch content (guided by the EVM) and pre-implementation factors (guided by PRISM), followed by semi-structured interviews. …”
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The role of the KIBRA and APOE genes in developing spatial abilities in humans by A. V. Kazantseva, R. F. Enikeeva, Yu. D. Davydova, R. N. Mustafin, Z. R. Takhirova, S. B. Malykh, M. M. Lobaskova, T. N. Tikhomirova, E. K. Khusnutdinova

“…In the contemporary high-tech society, spatial abilities predict individual life and professional success, especially in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines. …”
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Double degree programs and education for sustainable development implementation: Experience of Ukrainian and UK universities cooperation in wartime by Iryna Skliar, Mykola Kostel’, Olena Melnyk, Kseniia Bliumska-Danko

“…The findings show that implementing DDP promotes “learning by doing” for teaching staff, encouraging curriculum innovation and professional development. This study highlights the potential of DDP to stimulate the implementation of ESD principles in higher education and suggests directions for future research, particularly in war-affected regions. …”
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Community-based model for management and follow-up by non-physician healthcare workers to improve awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension: The COTRACO study protocolDetai... by A.J. Lora Mantilla, L.A. Parra Gomez, P.A. Camacho-López, J. Otero-Wandurraga, B. Novella, A. González-Medina, O. Valdez-Tiburcio, F. Lanas, M.C. Rocha-Lezama, J. Alonzo-Arias, C. Rivilla-Piñango, C. Cáceres-Ramírez, S.J. Villabona-Flórez, Y.M. Giraldo-Castrillón, P. López-Jaramillo

“…Using non-medical health professionals, standardized treatment algorithms and free access to antihypertensive medications, these regions can significantly improve awareness, diagnosis and management of hypertension. …”
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Transition to home after very preterm birth: improving outcomes of children and their families—a systematic review protocol by Beatrice Latal, Ulrike Held, Ursula Kiechl-Kohlendorfer, Sandra Siegfried, Vivienne Engel, Valentina Mauron-Papadimitriou, Lea Bührer, Laura Ebner, Lena Keller, Martina Gosteli

“…While the homecoming of a preterm-born infant is long-awaited and brings relief to families, it also marks the end of intensive monitoring and highly specialised professional care. This situation often leaves parents coping with anxiety and a sense of unpreparedness, as they navigate the transition to home. …”
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How is infection diagnostic criteria for shoulder periprosthetic joint infection reported in literature: systematic review by Alexis L. Clifford, BS, Eoghan Hurley, MB, BCh, MCh, PhD, Dana Rowe, BA, Lulla Kiwinda, BS, Tom R. Doyle, MB, MCh, Bryan S. Crook, MD, Grant E. Garrigues, MD, Jason E. Hsu, MD, Thorsten M. Seyler, MD, PhD, Oke A. Anakwenze, MD, MBA, Christopher S. Klifto, MD

“…The infectious parameters utilized were extracted, including the use of 1) established guidelines or criteria from professional societies or consensus meetings, 2) laboratory indices, 3) clinical symptoms, 4) findings from biologic samples, and 5) imaging modalities. …”
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Immunogenicity in humans of a transdermal multipeptide melanoma vaccine administered with or without a TLR7 agonist by Craig L Slingluff, Gina R Petroni, Walter C Olson, Kimberly A Chianese-bullock, Donna Deacon, Mark Smolkin, William W Grosh, Max O Meneveau, Kevin T Lynch, Elise P Salerno, Elizabeth Woodson, James W Patterson

“…In skin, epidermal Langerhans cells (LC) are a dominant source of professional antigen presenting cells. We hypothesized that: (1) applying melanoma-derived peptides topically, in proximity to LC, could be immunogenic and safe, with low vaccine-site toxicity and (2) topical toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) agonist would increase immunogenicity of the peptide vaccine.Methods Twelve melanoma peptides plus a tetanus helper peptide were combined with granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and were administered topically on days 1, 8, and 15, to 28 patients randomized to one of four adjuvant preparations: (1) incomplete Freund’s adjuvant (IFA); (2) IFA plus a TLR7 agonist (imiquimod) administered on days 0, 7, 14; (3) dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) or (4) DMSO+ imiquimod administered on day 0, 7, 14. …”
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Evaluating the Performance of Artificial Intelligence-Based Large Language Models in Orthodontics—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Farraj Albalawi, Sanjeev B. Khanagar, Kiran Iyer, Nora Alhazmi, Afnan Alayyash, Anwar S. Alhazmi, Mohammed Awawdeh, Oinam Gokulchandra Singh

“…Patients and health professional students commonly utilize these models due to their accessibility. …”
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A phenomenological study of knowledge concealment in country water and sewage engineering company by Gholamreza Moghadasi, Hamidreza Rezaei Kelidbari, Mohammad Doostar

“…The results show that professional commitment moderates the effect of perceived organizational policies on knowledge concealment. …”
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Presenting the entrepreneurial school model in Iran by tayebeh shahrostambeig, esmat Masoudi Nadushan, zahra taleb

“…The results of this study can help policymakers and education professionals in the development of entrepreneurial schools. …”
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Poor sleep quality and associated factors among HIV-positive and negative postpartum women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study by Milen Mihertabe, Alehegn Bishaw Geremew, Alehegn Bishaw Geremew, Elsa Awoke Fentie, Gidey Rtbey

“…It would be better if professionals routinely assess postpartum women for sleep quality and focus on HIV-positive women.…”
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Health literacy status and associated factors among residents in Anhui Province, China: a cross-sectional study by Yuansheng Fu, Jianrong Xie, De Xu, Yuanrui Xia, Zhimin Wang, Yinguang Fan

“…Compared with illiterate/less literate, the aOR values for primary school, junior high school, senior high school, and college or above were 1.690 (1.326–2.155), 3.467 (2.760–4.356), 7.033 (5.516–8.968), and 17.895 (13.948–22.959), respectively; compared with the age group of 65–69 years, the aOR values for the age groups 15–24, 25–34, 35–44, 45–54 and 55–64 years were 2.384 (1.774–3.202), 2.598 (2.049–3.294), 2.862 (2.267–3.615), 2.135 (1.697–2.685), and 1.468 (1.157–1.863), respectively; compared with farmers, the aOR values were 1.244 (95% CI, 1.081–1.432) for technical/professional, 1.121 (95% CI, 1.003–1.254) for commercial/service, and 1.329 (95% CI, 1.163–1.518) for other occupations.ConclusionResidents of Anhui Province exhibit relatively low levels of HL, with notable disparities observed among different education levels, age groups, genders, and marital statuses. …”
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Assessment of the magnitude, economic impact, and factors associated with expired veterinary pharmaceuticals in animal health facilities in South Wollo, Ethiopia by Yesuneh Tefera Mekasha, Ermias Belay Mekonnen, Abebe Tesfaye Gessese, Kassahun Berrie, Achenef Melaku Beyene, Bereket Dessalegn

“…To mitigate the expiration rate of veterinary pharmaceuticals, collaboration among multidisciplinary veterinary professionals, the Ethiopian Agricultural Authority, pharmaceutical supply chain agency, and researchers is essential.…”
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Teaching Pronunciation through Community Outreach by Frédérique Grim

“…Abstract (English) The concept of proficiency is integral in shaping second language educators’ practices and curricula and has become a common focus in professional development, conferences, journal articles and magazines. …”
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Editorial by Editor

“…We hope this issue inspires researchers, educators, policymakers, and professionals to explore and appreciate the relevance of Indigenous Knowledge in contemporary society. …”
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