Developing a core outcome set for traumatic brachial plexus injuries: a systematic review of outcomes by Christina Jerosch-Herold, Caroline Miller, Derek Kyte, Jane Cross, Dominic M Power, Joel O'Sullivan

“…Unique outcomes (n=157) were structured into 4 core areas and 11 domains. Outcomes within the musculoskeletal domain were measured in 86% of studies, physical functioning in 25%, emotional functioning in 25% and adverse events in 33%. …”
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Differential behavior responses and genetic alteration underpinning exercise effectiveness in stress-susceptible mice by Dong-Joo Hwang, Ji-Eun Kim, Joon-Yong Cho, Jung-Hoon Koo, Yongchul Jang, Tae-Kyung Kim

“…SER mice exhibited limited behavior resilience and distinct transcriptomic profiles enriched in structural adaptation without functional resilience and glial cell differentiation marked by astrocyte activation or differentiation. …”
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Drug treatment alters performance in a neural microphysiological system of information processing by Bradley Watmuff, Forough Habibollahi, Candice Desouza, Moein Khajehnejad, Alon Loeffler, Koby Baranes, Noah Poulin, Mark Kotter, Brett J. Kagan

“…Abstract Assessment of pharmacological intervention on in vitro neural systems often emphasizes molecular and structural changes. …”
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How Does Myofascial Physical Therapy Attenuate Pain in Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome? by Keren Grinberg, Irit Weissman-Fogel, Lior Lowenstein, Liora Abramov, Michal Granot

“…Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is a multifactorial disorder comprising structural and functional muscular abnormalities, a dysfunctional pain system, and psychological distress. …”
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Psychometric evaluation of EQ-5D-5L in OHCA survivors from the TTM2 trial: a post hoc analysis by Mattias Bohm, Kristofer Årestedt, Susann Ullén, Niklas Nielsen, Josef Dankiewicz, Hans Friberg, Erik Blennow Nordström, Alain Cariou, Janus Christian Jakobsen, Anders Morten Grejs, Matthias Haenggi, Naomi E. Hammond, Katarina Heimburg, Thomas R. Keeble, Christoph Leithner, Christian Rylander, Johan Undén, Matt P. Wise, Tobias Cronberg, Gisela Lilja

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Anatomical and morphological features of the heart of a domestic dog (Canis Lupus Familiaris L., 1758) by M. R. Ragulya, L. P. Goralskyi, I. M. Sokulskyi, N. L. Kolesnik, B. V. Gutyj

“…It is known that prevention, diagnosis, surgical intervention and treatment of these pathologies are impossible without knowledge of the morpho-functional parameters of anatomy, histology and physiology. …”
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Legal consequences, measures of prevention and reduction of medical malpractice cases (errors) by A. O. Yanchuk, A. O. Zaporozhchenko, I. P. Katerynchuk, S. O. Kuznichenko, A. V. Kryzhanovska

“…For a more complete understanding of cases of legal consequences the following regulatory measures of prevention of medical malpractice cases are necessary: establishment of an effective system of prudential internal control of defects in the medical care; specialised training for medical personnel on methods of detection of medical malpractices, their prediction and prompt elimination of possible consequences; instrumental, functional and system-structural measures for reducing risks of medical malpractice, namely: actions for reducing medical errors caused by system determinants (failures, disorders, etc.), actions for reducing medical errors made in prescribing and applying medicaments, medical errors happened because of the medical intervention, surgical in particular; improvement of the legal support of guarantees of patients and doctors rights for a safe delivery of medical aid and prevention of medical errors.…”
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The Impact of Brain-Based Teaching on Iranian EFL Learners' Vocabulary Retention and Recall by Davoud Amini, Mahsa Rahmani Asl, Abolfazl Ghasemzadeh

“…The brain-based learning (BBL) approach refers to a learning method which attends to the structural and functional properties of the brain when involved in learning. …”
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Neuroprotective potential for mitigating ischemia-reperfusion-induced damage by Zi Ye, Runqing Liu, Hangxing Wang, Aizhen Zuo, Cen Jin, Nan Wang, Huiqi Sun, Luqian Feng, Hua Yang

“…Reperfusion following cerebral ischemia causes both structural and functional damage to brain tissue and could aggravate a patient’s condition; this phenomenon is known as cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. …”
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Biofilm formation by the host microbiota: a protective shield against immunity and its implication in cancer by Elena Montanari, Giancarla Bernardo, Valentino Le Noci, Martina Anselmi, Serenella M. Pupa, Elda Tagliabue, Michele Sommariva, Lucia Sfondrini

“…These microbial inhabitants often exhibit biofilm-like structures, which may protect them from host immune responses and therapeutic interventions. …”
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Social innovations and drivers in flood early warning systems: A community‐based transboundary perspective from Elegu flood plain in Northern Uganda by Vincent Canwat

“…However, a global picture of how they function on the ground, especially in developing countries, is lacking. …”
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Facilitators and barriers to online medical consultation in Iran: a qualitative study exploring the perspectives of healthcare policymakers and administrators using the CFIR framew... by Azadeh Ghasempour, Marzieh Nojomi, Salime Goharinezhad, Neda SoleimanvandiAzar, Zahra Rampisheh

“…Methods This qualitative study employed semi-structured interviews with nine senior healthcare stakeholders. …”
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Understanding the Impact of Assistive Technology on Users’ Lives in England: A Capability Approach by Rebecca Joskow, Dilisha Patel, Anna Landre, Kate Mattick, Catherine Holloway, Jamie Danemayer, Victoria Austin

“…Drawing on data from a nationally representative survey of 7000 disabled adults and children, as well as six focus group discussions and 28 semi-structured interviews with stakeholders across the WHO 5Ps framework (People, Providers, Personnel, Policy, and Products), the study applies Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum’s Capability Approach to explore these experiences. …”
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The experience and needs of informal caregivers of people with dementia in rural Vietnam: a qualitative study by Tuan-Anh Tran, Siti Maisarah Mattap, Narelle Warren, Jananie Chandrarao, Duc Minh Duong, Minh Van Hoang, Shajahan Yasin, Devi Mohan

“…A qualitative study design using a semi-structured interview approach was employed. This study used a thematic analysis approach.Results Nine major themes were identified: (1) stepping into the caregiver role and responsibilities; (2) supporting activities of daily living; (3) managing behavioural problems; (4) complex care needs; (5) caregiver-related challenges; 6) healthcare-related challenges; (7) knowledge, perception, and awareness of caregivers; (8) consequences of caregiving; and (9) perceived needs.Conclusion Thematic analyses revealed that the caregiving challenges of dementia caregivers were related to behavioral disturbance, functional care needs, complex care needs, caregiver-related challenges, healthcare-related challenges, understanding of dementia, and stepping into the caregiver role and responsibilities. …”
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Therapeutic Communities for Addictions: A Review of Their Effectiveness from a Recovery-Oriented Perspective by Wouter Vanderplasschen, Kathy Colpaert, Mieke Autrique, Richard Charles Rapp, Steve Pearce, Eric Broekaert, Stijn Vandevelde

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Embracing Complexity in Smart City Services: A Case of Waste Management by Rashmi Pavagada Subbanarasimha, Vinay Reddy Venumuddala, Amit Prakash, Bidisha Chaudhuri

“…The paper aims to grasp the current functionality and structure of the SWM system, and the role of different actors and their interactions in sustaining it. …”
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Establishing the best step-up treatments for children with uncontrolled asthma despite inhaled corticosteroids: the EINSTEIN systematic review, network meta-analysis and cost-effec... by Sofia Cividini, Ian Sinha, Giovanna Culeddu, Sarah Donegan, Michelle Maden, Katie Rose, Olivia Fulton, Dyfrig Hughes, Stephen Turner, Catrin Tudur Smith

“…A literature review was performed to identify a suitable model structure and data requirements for a decision analysis to simulate resource use and health outcomes associated with asthma treatment. …”
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"My brain freezes and I am blocked again": The subjective experience of post-migration living difficulties influenced by complex posttraumatic stress disorder of Afghan asylum seek... by Jennifer Schiess-Jokanovic, Christine Gösling-Steirer, Viktoria Kantor, Matthias Knefel, Dina Weindl, Brigitte Lueger-Schuster

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Semi-structured, interpreter-assisted interviews exploring the subjective experience of post-migration living difficulties were conducted with treatment-seeking Afghan refugees and asylum seekers (N = 24) and transcribed verbatim. …”
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Using community engagement to adapt anxiety cognitive behavioural therapy for autistic youth receiving services in Michigan community-based organisations: protocol for a mixed meth... by Amy Drahota, Jessica Tschida, Izza Peeran

“…Behavioral Interventions for Anxiety in Children with Autism (BIACA) is a manualised, modular evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy with demonstrated efficacy in reducing or fully remitting anxiety symptoms and improving overall adaptive functioning for autistic youth. …”
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Periodontitis, risk factors, and their impact on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) among Egyptian Geriatric patients: a multi-center cross-sectional study by Suzan Seif Allah Ibrahim, Mohammed Al-Bahrawy, Aya Hosny Taha Zahran

“…Sociodemographic and behavioral data were collected via structured questionnaires, whereas OHRQOL was evaluated using the OHIP-14 tool. …”
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