Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery for Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery: A Systematic Review of Key Elements and Advancements by Simon Goecke, Leonard Pitts, Martina Dini, Matteo Montagner, Leonhard Wert, Serdar Akansel, Markus Kofler, Christian Stoppe, Sascha Ott, Stephan Jacobs, Benjamin O’Brien, Volkmar Falk, Matthias Hommel, Jörg Kempfert

“…This systematic review analyzes the integration of ERAS components into MIVS programs and evaluates their impact on perioperative outcomes and patient recovery. …”
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Beyond Instructional Development: An Exploration of Using Formal Pedagogy Training to Benefit Perceived Quality of Life and Sense of Community in Graduate Students by Ashley Hooper, Brian Sato, Daniel Mann, Matthew Mahavongtrakul

“…Most commonly, participants framed these pedagogical programs/courses as providing a safe and inclusive space to explore teaching in an interdisciplinary manner; a network of like-minded and supportive peers; and an opportunity to develop greater confidence in teaching, mentorship, and other aspects of graduate life such as conducting research and entering the academic job market. …”
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Long-term outcomes following severe COVID-19 infection: a propensity matched cohort study by Kevin G Blyth, Stefan Siebert, Iain McInnes, Malcolm Sim, Martin Shaw, Tara Quasim, Lisa Gemmell, Pamela MacTavish, Helen Devine, Joanne McPeake, Mark Henderson, Varun Sharma, Kathryn Puxty, Gillian Fleming, Justine Griffin, Pauline Grose, Philip Henderson, Lucy Hogg, Kirstin King, Peter O'Brien, Callum Rainey, Laura Strachan

“…Emotional dysfunction was common: 46.2% of patients had symptoms of anxiety and 34.4% symptoms of depression. …”
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Analysis of clinical knowledge, absenteeism and availability of resources for maternal and child health: a cross-sectional quality of care study in 10 African countries by Laura Di Giorgio, David K Evans, Magnus Lindelow, Son Nam Nguyen, Jakob Svensson, Waly Wane, Anna Welander Tärneberg

“…For diarrhoea and pneumonia, two common causes of under-5 deaths, 27% (95% CI 25% to 29%) of the providers correctly diagnosed and prescribed the appropriate treatment for both conditions. …”
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Peer-led counselling with problem discussion therapy for adolescents living with HIV in Zimbabwe: A cluster-randomised trial. by Victoria Simms, Helen A Weiss, Silindweyinkosi Chinoda, Abigail Mutsinze, Sarah Bernays, Ruth Verhey, Carol Wogrin, Tsitsi Apollo, Owen Mugurungi, Dorcas Sithole, Dixon Chibanda, Nicola Willis

“…<h4>Background</h4>Adolescents living with HIV have poor virological suppression and high prevalence of common mental disorders (CMDs). In Zimbabwe, the Zvandiri adolescent peer support programme is effective at improving virological suppression. …”
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Pleiotropic Genes Affecting Milk Production, Fertility, and Health in Thai-Holstein Crossbred Dairy Cattle: A GWAS Approach by Akhmad Fathoni, Wuttigrai Boonkum, Vibuntita Chankitisakul, Sayan Buaban, Monchai Duangjinda

“…Pleiotropic effects, identified by SNPs showing significant influence with more than trait, were observed in 14 genes shared among all three traits, 17 genes common between MY305 and DO, 14 genes common between MY305 and milk FPR, and 26 genes common between DO and milk FPR. …”
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Status of diabetes mellitus in different regions of KSA and update on its management by Mabrouk AL-Rasheedi, Yasir Alhazmi, Lamees Abdullah AlDaiji, Lamya Abdullah AlDaiji, Fatimah Ismail Mobarki, Khuzama Mohammed Almuhaysini, Jawza Salem Alshammari, Nouf Awadh Almistadi, Saeed Adnan Yoldash, Nouf Almaqwashi, Rawabi Saleh Al Abdulgader, Mohammed Yahya Mashyakhi, Sadin Alamro, Ismail A. Walbi, Khawaja Husnain Haider

“…Retinopathy and peripheral neuropathy were the most common complications, while hypertension and ASCVD were the most common comorbidities.ConclusionResults showed a poor glycemic control situation in the kingdom that necessitates implementing stricter measures to hinder disease progression and reduce complications and comorbidities. …”
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Whole-genome sequencing analysis reveals new susceptibility loci and structural variants associated with progressive supranuclear palsy by Hui Wang, Timothy S. Chang, Beth A. Dombroski, Po-Liang Cheng, Vishakha Patil, Leopoldo Valiente-Banuet, Kurt Farrell, Catriona Mclean, Laura Molina-Porcel, Alex Rajput, Peter Paul De Deyn, Nathalie Le Bastard, Marla Gearing, Laura Donker Kaat, John C. Van Swieten, Elise Dopper, Bernardino F. Ghetti, Kathy L. Newell, Claire Troakes, Justo G. de Yébenes, Alberto Rábano-Gutierrez, Tina Meller, Wolfgang H. Oertel, Gesine Respondek, Maria Stamelou, Thomas Arzberger, Sigrun Roeber, Ulrich Müller, Franziska Hopfner, Pau Pastor, Alexis Brice, Alexandra Durr, Isabelle Le Ber, Thomas G. Beach, Geidy E. Serrano, Lili-Naz Hazrati, Irene Litvan, Rosa Rademakers, Owen A. Ross, Douglas Galasko, Adam L. Boxer, Bruce L. Miller, Willian W. Seeley, Vivanna M. Van Deerlin, Edward B. Lee, Charles L. White, Huw Morris, Rohan de Silva, John F. Crary, Alison M. Goate, Jeffrey S. Friedman, Yuk Yee Leung, Giovanni Coppola, Adam C. Naj, Li-San Wang, P. S. P. genetics study group, Clifton Dalgard, Dennis W. Dickson, Günter U. Höglinger, Gerard D. Schellenberg, Daniel H. Geschwind, Wan-Ping Lee

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Respiratory Strength Training Versus Respiratory Relaxation Training in the Rehabilitation of Physical Impairment, Function, and Return to Participation After Stroke: Protocol for... by Dorian K Rose, Gina Brunetti, Kathryn Cavka, J Brooke Hoisington, Hannah Snyder, Wei Xue, Barbara K Smith

“…Respiratory complications are common after stroke and place patients at risk for both prolonged functional disability and mortality. …”
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY AFTER THE OCTOBER REVOLUTION OF 1917: ORIGINS, PROSPECTS AND PROBLEMS by A. A. Gibadullin

“…In the author's opinion, it is advisable to implement them on three interrelated mechanisms: revising production capacities, eliminating potentially worn-out fixed assets; the formation of common programs for the development of the electric power industry within the framework of the General Electricity Market of the Eurasian Economic Union; the construction of power plants in the border areas, due to which several national states will provide electric power.…”
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Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever and Autoimmunity: A Georgian Viewpoint Improved by Awareness Survey by Aruna Rajeswari BB

“…The difference, in outcomes, demonstrates the impact of campaigns and awareness programs in enhancing students understanding and correcting misconceptions. …”
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Incidence of opportunities for improvement in trauma patient care: a retrospective registry-based study by Martin Gerdin Wärnberg, Lovisa Strömmer, Jonatan Attergrim, Kelvin Szolnoky, Elias Joneborg, Hussein Albaaj, Olof Brattström, Martin Jacobsson

“…Local trauma quality improvement programs have been implemented to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes. …”
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Push and Pull: What Factors Attracted Applicants to Emergency Medicine and What Factors Pushed Them Away Following the 2023 Match by Michael Kiemeney, James Morris, Lauren Lamparter, Moshe Weizberg, Andy Little, Brian Milman

“…A rapid change saw 46% of EM programs with one or more unfilled positions after the 2023 Match. …”
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Sexually transmitted infections in the middle east and North Africa: comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis by Dalia Obeid, Feda Alsuwairi, Rawan Alnemari, Ahmed Al-Qahtani, Wesam Kurdi, Manal Alfareh, Madain Alsanea, Maha Alabdulkareem, Layla Alharbi, Fatimah S. Alhamlan

“…In North Africa, the most common STIs were bacterial vaginosis (31%), human papillomavirus (HPV, 23%), and Candida spp. (15%). …”
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The impact of paternal support on the success of exclusive breastfeeding among lactating mothers in Ado-Odo/Ota local government area of Ogun State by Jelili A. QUADRI, Yetunde J. OSINOWO, Lyanu C. ALAGBE, Tobi I. AKINREMI, Bilikisu T. EDUN

“…Despite this, 41% were willing to participate in EBF awareness programs. Paternal support was observed in 58% of cases, with financial assistance (70%) being the most common, followed by emotional encouragement (55%), and household assistance (45%). …”
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Relationship Between Physical Fitness Attributes and Dynamic Knee Valgus in Adolescent Basketball Athletes by Aleksandar Stojiljkovic, Eleni Karagianni, Varsamo Antoniou, Garyfallia Pepera

“…(1) Background: Dynamic knee valgus (DKV) is a common biomechanical risk factor for knee injuries, particularly in sports involving high-intensity movements, such as basketball. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness and Scalability of the World Health Organization MyopiaEd Digital Intervention: Mixed Methods Study by Yeonsu Lee, Stuart Keel, Sangchul Yoon

“…Messages that corrected common misconceptions about eye health and provided specific behavioral guidance were regarded as impactful elements of the program. …”
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Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistant Diarrheagenic E. Coli Isolated from Stool Samples of Diarrheic Children Under 5 Years in Sokoto, Nigeria by Hauwau Abbas Ahman, Ummu Khulsum Muhammad, Aminu Yusuf Fardami, Muhammad Zaharaddeen Muhammad, Rabiu Muhammad Aliyu

“…Raising concern about misuse of commonly used antibiotics.  This study highlights the need for implementing antibiotic stewardship programs and infection control measures to combat the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant DEC within Sokoto.…”
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Longitudinal Patterns in the Isolation and Antimicrobial Resistance of Bovine Mastitis-Causing Bacteria in Ireland by Amalia Naranjo-Lucena, Philip Becker, Gillian Madigan, Rebecca Cupial, Brian Byrne, Alan Johnson

“…<b>Methods</b>: Seasonality of isolation of the most common bacterial species and antimicrobial resistance of those species repeatedly obtained in the same herds in different years were explored using the RVL diagnostic data. …”
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Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Dietary Behaviors among Adolescents in Dubai Schools: A Complex Design Survey 2019 by Mona Abdullatif, Kadhim AlAbady, Ayesha Altheeb, Fidaa Rishmawi, Hana Jaradat, Sobya Farooq

“…The prevalence of unhealthy dietary behaviors was common. Examining dietary habits from 30 days prior to the survey, 21.3% of adolescents (95% CI: 17.2–26.1) reported not eating fruits and 19.7% (95% CI: 15.7–24.4) not eating vegetables. …”
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