Impact of pediatric tracheostomy on family caregivers’ burden and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Win Thu Aung, Natasha Yixuan Ong, Shina Qing Chun Yeo, Nur Syahindah Binti Juhari, Gwyneth Kong, Nicole-Ann Lim, Zubair Amin, Zubair Amin, Yvonne Peng Mei Ng, Yvonne Peng Mei Ng

“…QOL should be assessed during clinical encounters to identify caregivers who require additional support which includes learning coping and stress reduction strategies.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?…”
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The adaptation process of a safety planning intervention to promote connectedness and reduce distress in Diné adolescents and adults during the COVID-19 pandemic by Joshuaa Dominic Allison-Burbank, Vanessa Begaye, Kyann Dedman-Cisco, Lisa Jim, Shannon Archuleta, Renae Begay, Lacey Howe, Emily E. Haroz

“…This CAB also included a youth advisory council who participated in the field testing and further adaptation process.ResultsThe use of the CAB allowed for a collaborative workgroup effort to examine the feasibility and acceptability of using safety planning to help reduce suicide risk factors with Navajo adolescents and adults. …”
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Evidence-informed language: interpretation and impact on intentions to treat – results of an online survey of medical students and specialists in German-speaking countries by Sven Benson, Reinhard Griebenow, Justine Schmidt, Henrik Herrmann

“…Additionally, the number of eligible patients who would be treated was assessed.Results N=1081 physicians and N=539 medical students completed the survey. (1) Less than half of the participants (48.5%) interpreted use of ‘associated with’ as linguistic differentiation between results from randomised versus non-randomised trials in a sense as put forward by the proponents. …”
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Effect of feedforward control combined with tracking method on reducing the incidence of blockage of intravenous indwelling needle in perioperative patients (前馈控制追踪法在降低围手术期患者静脉留置针堵... by ZHANG Jianfang (张建芳), SHI Lihua (施丽华), LIN Yiqing (林依青), FENG Qi (冯绮), CHEN Qiyu (陈麒羽), LI Liqin (李立勤)

“…Objective To investigate the effect of feedforward control combined with tracking method on reducing the incidence of blockage of intravenous indwelling needle in perioperative patients. Totally 852 patients who received intravenous infusion therapy were recruited and divided into two groups according to the odd-even number of admission: 424 patients with odd number in the control group and 428 patients with even number in the observation group. …”
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Patterns and Factors Associated with Dyslipidemia Among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Attending Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda by Hirsi AM, Abdi AA, Peris A, Jacinto A, Muhammad P, Nur IA, Mohamud MH, Hussein M, Qaws A, Jayte M

“…Those with coronary heart disease (CHD) had increased odds of dyslipidemia (AOR = 4.1, 95% CI: 1.51– 11.07, p = 0.006). All diabetes patients who were overweight or obese had dyslipidemia (p < 0.001).Conclusion: The most common pattern of dyslipidemia in patients with diabetes was elevated total cholesterol, followed by high low-density lipoprotein, associated with overweight, obesity, female gender, and CHD. …”
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Aspirasi Benda Asing Paku dengan Komplikasi Atelektasis Paru dan Aspirasi Benda Asing Jarum Pentul Tanpa Komplikasi by Novialdi ., Fachzi Fitri, Histawara Subroto

“…Aspiration of a<br />pin in the bronchi usually occurs in adolescent Muslim women who wear headscarf. Sharp foreign bodies in the<br />bronchi must be removed immediately and the optimal equipment to prevent complications. …”
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Study on the Changes of Liver and Kidney Function-Related Indicators and Clinical Significance in Patients with OSAHS by Rongyue Liu, Xiangdong Kong

“…In addition, 50 healthy people who underwent physical examination in our hospital at the same time were selected as the control group, and the liver and kidney function and polysomnography (PSG)-related indexes of the above subjects were detected, and the comparison between the groups was carried out. …”
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Risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection before and after the Omicron wave in a cohort of healthcare workers in Ontario, Canada by Jorge L. Martinez-Cajas, Ann Jolly, Yanping Gong, Gerald Evans, Santiago Perez-Patrigeon, Bradley Stoner, T. Hugh Guan, Beatriz Alvarado

“…In period #2, the hazard of infection was higher among HCWs who had COVID-19-infected children at home, whereas the use of protective measures in the community (maintaining social distance, mask-wearing) and receiving a vaccine booster were associated with reduced risk. …”
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Effect of High-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Motor Imagery Training on Patients with Post-Stroke Dysphagia by ZHOU Sujian, WANG Shuiliang, LIU Xiaoying, WANG Pengqi, QIN Yin

“…ObjectiveTo observe the effect of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) combined with motor imagery training on swallowing function of patients with post-stroke dysphagia (PSD).MethodsA total of 60 patients with PSD who were hospitalized in the department of rehabilitation medicine of the 900th Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army from September 2020 to November 2021 were randomly divided into control group, rTMS group and combination group, with 20 cases in each group. …”
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Assessing Health Disparities in Digital Services and Technologies During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Pooled Cross-Sectional Analysis Using HINTS Data by Shih HJ, Min H, Chang J

“…In addition, our data shows low adoption rates across the digital divide. Patients who trust others utilize patient portals, and previously established characteristics affect self-motivation for health improvement.Conclusion: Access obstacles and behavioral factors affect online patient portal adoption. …”
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A Scoping Review of Factors Associated with Delayed Extubation in Post Cardiac Surgery Patients by Kumalasari RI, Kosasih CE, Priambodo AP

“…Consequently, further research focusing on DE is essential, particularly in patients who have undergone cardiac surgery.Keywords: cardiac surgery, delayed extubation, mechanical ventilation…”
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Women Empowered to Connect With Addiction Resources and Engage in Evidence-Based Treatment (WE-CARE)—an mHealth Application for the Universal Screening of Alcohol, Substance Use, D... by Krystyna Isaacs, Autumn Shifflett, Kajal Patel, Lacey Karpisek, Yi Cui, Maayan Lawental, Golfo Tzilos Wernette, Brian Borsari, Katie Chang, Tony Ma

“…MethodsWe used agile development principles based on previous formative research to test WE-CARE mobile health app with women of childbearing age (N=30) who resided in 1 of 6 counties in central Florida. …”
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plaTform fOr Urinary tract infection diagnostiC evAluatioN (TOUCAN): a protocol for a prospective diagnostic accuracy study of point-of-care testing in patients suspected of acute... by Thomas R Fanshawe, Philip J Turner, Gail N Hayward, Margaret Glogowska, Alastair D Hay, Michael Moore, Mark Lown, Christopher C Butler, Mandy Wootton, Mark H Wilcox, Jane Freeman, Nicola Kenealy, Valerie Tate, Owain Llion, Rebecca Lowe

“…To progress novel tests towards implementation, a diagnostic field study is required, to allow for parallel and sequential evaluation of multiple tests in a primary care population.Methods and analysis We will recruit participants assigned female at birth from primary care clinics in England who contact their clinic with symptoms of acute uncomplicated UTI. …”
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Effect of Donor Sperm on Quality of Life in Patients with Severe Oligoasthenosperm After ICSI Failure by Wang K, Xu Y, Qin N, Guo Y, Bai J, Li Z

“…Ke Wang,1– 3,&ast; Yan Xu,2,3,&ast; Ningxin Qin,1 Yi Guo,1 Jie Bai,3 Zheyuan Li4 1Center of Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Nursing, Shanghai Sanda University, Shanghai, 201209, People’s Republic of China; 3School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, People’s Republic of China; 4Intensive Care Unit, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Ningxin Qin, Email ningxinqin@51mch.comObjective: To explore the effects of donor sperm on reproductive quality of life, sleep quality and erectile function in patients with severe oligoasthenospermia after the failure of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), and to provide targeted reference for intervention.Methods: From January 2021 to December 2023, patients with severe oligoasthenospermia who received assisted pregnancy treatment in Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University were selected as the study objects. …”
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Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Agonists Combined with Hormone Replacement Therapy Significantly Improves Reproductive Outcomes for Patients with Thin Endometrium and Intramural Fib... by Wei L, Tian B, Wang S, Xu S, Zhang C

“…Consequently, we conducted this study to assess whether the GnRH-a combined with hormone replacement therapy (GnRH-a-HRT) can improve reproductive outcomes in frozen embryo transfer cycles for patients with a thin endometrium (≤ 7 mm) and intramural fibroids.Methods: This retrospective cohort study encompassed 360 patients who underwent frozen embryo transfer following in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI) cycles. …”
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Understanding the use of the National Early Warning Score 2 in acute care settings: a realist review protocol by Nia Roberts, Geoff Wong, Michelle Treacy, Mandy Odell

“…We will recruit a group of stakeholders comprised of experienced clinicians who use the NEWS2 as part of their clinical practice to provide feedback throughout the review. …”
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Real-world outcomes in patients with melanoma brain metastasis: a US multisite retrospective chart review study of systemic treatments by Ning Ning, Sunandana Chandra, Andriy Moshyk, Divya Patel, Isabella C Glitza Oliva, Jennell Palaia, Leon A Sakkal, Natalia Han, Shardul Odak, Jordana K Schmier

“…Overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method and compared between treatments in a univariate Cox proportional hazards model.Results In total, 472 patients with MBM who received first-line nivolumab plus ipilimumab (n=246), anti-PD-1 monotherapy (n=112) or BRAF/MEK inhibitors (n=114) were identified. …”
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Efficacy of total transanal laparoscopic pull‑through and pure transanal endorectal pull‑through in the treatment of common‑type Hirschsprung disease by Guizhen Huang, Wenqian Huang, Chi Sun, Meng Li, Chaosheng He, Yi Su, Weili Xu, Suolin Li

“…Materials and methods: We retrospectively evaluated clinical data and follow-up results of 60 children with common-type HD who underwent TTLP or PTEP. The patients were divided into 2 equal-size groups according to the treatment method. …”
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Factors associated with caffeine intake among undergraduates: a cross-sectional study from Palestine by May Hamdan, Souzan Zidan, Fatima Al-Amouri, Hiba Niroukh, Manar Abu Dawod, Sajeda Ashour, Shahd Sameer Dweik, Manal Badrasawi

“…Undergraduates aged between 18 and 25 were included in the study, while those who were taking medications, had medical conditions affecting the data collection process, and had incomplete responses were excluded from the study. …”
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Circulating Isthmin-1 Levels and Their Relationship with Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases in Kuwaiti Adults by Eman Alshawaf, Sulaiman K. Marafie, Mohamed Abu-Farha, Ahmed N. Albatineh, Tahani Alramah, Aldana Albuhairi, Yafa Al Qassar, Reem Zinoun, Rawan Shalabi, Sarah Behbehani, Dalal Mohammed, Fahad Alajmi, Mohammed A. Abdalla, Ebaa Al-Ozairi, Mohammad Shehab, Muhammad Abdul-Ghani, Fahd Al-Mulla, Jehad Abubaker

“…The primary outcomes of this study are obesity, insulin resistance, MAFLD, and T2D, while the secondary outcome is hypertension; Methods: This is a cross-sectional study involving 450 participants, who were divided based on their obesity status into people with obesity (n = 182) and those without obesity (n = 265). …”
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