Prevalence and associated factors of antibiotic self-medication and home storage among antibiotic users: a cross-sectional study in Vietnam by Dung Anh Doan, An Duc Nguyen, Giang Ba Le, Thuy Thi Xuan Nguyen, Phuong Lan Nguyen, Dai Xuan Dinh

“…Abstract Background Antibiotic self-medication and home storage are two common behaviors in the community that can lead to inappropriate or unnecessary use. …”
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Interventions designed to increase scholarly activity and achieve promotion among primarily junior clinical faculty in the United States: a scoping review by Heather A. Billings, Ashlee Mills Duffy, Gary L. Beck Dallaghan, Emily J. Glenn, Eric S. Peeples, Matthew R. Sandbulte, Jason F. Shiffermiller, Carrie Valenta, Bethany R. Lowndes, Jana L. Wardian

“…Conclusions Mentoring was the most common strategy to support scholarly activity of junior clinical faculty followed by faculty development programs. …”
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MODELS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERSHIP QUALITIES IN STUDENT YOUTH: DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN EXPERIENC by Lavrentieva Olena, Krupskyi Oleksandr

“…It has been found out that all existing programs for effective leader development are based on a single humanistic concept that a leader is, first of all, an individual who, guided primarily by higher spiritual needs, strives for self-realization. …”
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Emergence of Multidrug-Resistant and Extensively Drug-Resistant Non- Fermenting Gram-Negative Bacilli in a Tertiary Hospital in India by Rinku Yadav1, Sonia Mehta2*, Rosy Bala3, Varsha Ashok kumar Singh4, Muskan Khullar5, Parminder Singh6

“…Conclusion: This study highlights the emergence of NFGNB as significant nosocomial pathogens, exhibiting a high degree of resistance to commonly used antibiotics. The findings underscore the urgent need to enhance and strictly implement effective antibiotic stewardship policies, including the development of new antibiotic regimens and antimicrobial resistance surveillance programs, to combat the growing resistance of nosocomial pathogens and ultimately improve patient outcomes.…”
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Rapid Syndromic Testing: A Key Strategy for Antibiotic Stewardship in ICU Patients with Pneumonia by Silvana Vulpie, Monica Licker, Oana Izmendi, Delia Muntean, Diana Lungeanu, Beatrice Sarah Zembrod, Iasmina Maria Hancu, Ovidiu Bedreag, Dorel Sandesc, Romanita Jumanca, Luminita Mirela Baditoiu

“…The most common resistance markers identified with Unyvero were <i>sul</i>1 (41%), <i>tem</i> and <i>ndm</i> (25%), and <i>kpc</i>, <i>imp</i>, <i>vim</i>, and <i>gyr</i>A87 (2% of results). …”
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Developing a pediatric emergency medicine simulation-based learning curriculum in Nepal by Morgan Bowling, Samantha Langer, Christine Saracino, Roshana Shrestha, Anish Joshi, Jared Kutzin, Christopher Strother, Darlene R. House

“…Among other limitations, there is a paucity of certification programs, such as Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and pediatric specific education curricula available to local providers. …”
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Acute remote home monitoring of acutely ill patients with COVID-19: how Dutch home monitoring initiatives were organized during the pandemic by Karin Smit, Rick T. van Uum, Stella Rijks, Alma C. van de Pol, Abeer Ahmad, Roderick P. Venekamp, Frans H. Rutten, Dorien L. M. Zwart, the Dutch General Practitioners Research Consortium

“…Our aim was to describe common features of acute remote home monitoring programs for acutely ill patients with COVID-19 in the Netherlands. …”
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Health Behavior of Young People Aged 12–18 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities in Hungary by Ágota Barabás, Renáta J. Erdei, Mariann Móré, Viktória Pázmány, Attila Sárváry, Emil Toldy-Schedel, Anita M. Grestyák, Attila Csaba Nagy, Orsolya P. Kiss, Péter Takács

“…Low intake of fruits and vegetables was common, with only 21.6% of the respondents consuming fruit daily and 23.8% consuming vegetables daily. …”
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Predictors of Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factors Among People Living with HIV and HIV-Negative Patients in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital by Noel NB, Banwat ME, Okoro LN, Bulus NG, Nkala CAL, Anyamene EL, Isiko I

“…This study aimed to identify common risk factors for NCDs in these groups and determine their predictors.Patients and Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted among 250 PLHIV and 250 age- and sex-matched HIV-negative individuals attending the Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and General Out-Patient clinics of Jos University Teaching Hospital from March 1– 12, 2021. …”
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The Role of the Longitudinal Integrated Curriculum in the Field of Family Medicine in General Medical Education by Abtin Heidarzadeh, Mahdi Aghabagheri, Babak Sabet

“…Core Requirements of the Longitudinal Integrated Curriculum in Family Medicine: 1) The minimum duration of each rotation should not be less than four weeks. 2) Exposure to various aspects of family medicine, such as women's health, pediatrics, and geriatrics, should occur in a single location. 3) Continuity of contact with preceptors (active family physicians) throughout medical education. 4) Focus on competencies rather than merely completing the duration of the rotation, with the understanding that the LIC in family medicine emphasizes developing competencies that enable students to effectively manage common outpatient and emergency issues. A key aspect of this education involves understanding how to provide care within the framework of the family and the local community. 5) Faculty development supported by ongoing faculty development programs enhances the quality of teaching in family medicine and ensures that educators are well-prepared to provide effective mentorship(3). …”
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Novel approaches to recruiting clinical sites for embedded pragmatic clinical trials: Insights from the AIM-back trial by Tyler L. Cope, Steven Z. George, S. Nicole Hastings, Courtni France, Christa Tumminello, Cynthia J. Coffman, Ashley Choate, Trevor A. Lentz

“…We met our recruitment goal, securing participation agreements from 19 sites, with a median timeline from outreach to participation agreement of 3.7 months. Common reasons for non-participation included infrastructure and resource constraints, resistance to new clinical programs, and competing programs. …”
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Quitline Queensland: the journey to a globally unique smoking cessation service in Australia by Joanne Isbel, Madonna Kennedy, Mark West, Kerry-Ann F. O’Grady, Shelley Peardon-Freeman

“…Telephone-based counselling, with or without the provision of nicotine replacement therapy, commonly referred to as Quitlines, has been a cornerstone of smoking cessation programs and they vary in scope and content and the populations they target. …”
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Translating knowledge to practice: application of the public health apprenticeship by Mary Elizabeth Pendergrass, Angela L. Carman

“…Health-related professions commonly utilize experiential learning models such as post-graduate programs, practicums or applied practice experiences, apprenticeship, and mentorship. …”
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Primary Diffuse Large B‐Cell Lymphoma of the Central Nervous System—Outcomes in Finland: A Nationwide Population‐Based Study by Mikko Moisala, Ilja Kalashnikov, Niklas Haataja, Sirpa Leppä, Marjukka Pollari

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Tailoring nursing interventions to empower patients: personal coping strategies and self-management in type 2 diabetes care by Ateya Megahed Ibrahim, Fatma Abd El Latief Gano, Hassanat Ramadan Abdel-Aziz, Nora H. Elneblawi, Donia Elsaid Fathi Zaghamir, Lobna Mohamed Mohamed Abu Negm, Rasha Kamal Mohamed Sweelam, Safaa Ibrahim Ahmed, Heba Ahmed Osman Mohamed, Fathia gamal elsaid hassabelnaby, Aziza Mohamed Kamel

“…Abstract Background Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases that severely reduce a patient’s quality of life. …”
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Mutational landscape of SARS-CoV-2 genome in Turkey and impact of mutations on spike protein structure. by Ozden Hatirnaz Ng, Sezer Akyoney, Ilayda Sahin, Huseyin Okan Soykam, Gunseli Bayram Akcapinar, Ozkan Ozdemir, Derya Dilek Kancagi, Gozde Sir Karakus, Bulut Yurtsever, Ayse Sesin Kocagoz, Ercument Ovali, Ugur Ozbek

“…The most abundant clade was GR followed by G, GH, and GRY and we did not detect any V clade. The most common variant was B.1, followed by B.1.1, and the UK variant, B.1.1.7. …”
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Transcriptome Analysis of Resistant and Susceptible Sorghum Lines to the Sorghum Aphid (<i>Melanaphis sacchari</i> (Zehntner)) by Minghui Guan, Junli Du, Jieqin Li, Tonghan Wang, Lu Sun, Yongfei Wang, Degong Wu

“…This work provides molecular targets for enhancing aphid resistance in sorghum breeding programs.…”
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Incidence of malignant neoplasms and organizational aspects of cancer care in the Republic of Kazakhstan by Bekzat M. Turmakhanbetov, Gulnara Zh Tokmurzieva, Zakira A. Kerimbaeva, Reeti Debnath, Maral G. Nogaeva, Roza Ongalova, Aigul Tazhiyeva

“…Strengthening screening programs, improving access to modern treatments, and integrating international best practices can further improve patient outcomes in Kazakhstan.…”
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Acute Pain in the African Prehospital Setting: A Scoping Review by Andrit Lourens, Michael McCaul, Romy Parker, Peter Hodkinson

“…Background. Acute pain is a common reason for seeking prehospital emergency care. …”
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Perception of dehydrated products by Mexican consumers by Blanca Isabel Sánchez-Toledano, Mercedes Borja-Bravo, Jorge A. Zegbe, Silvia Xóchitl-Almeraya Quintero

“…Food insecurity is particularly common in developing countries. Regardless of available drying technologies, primary product dehydration can be an alternative to minimize the loss of highly perishable fresh food products (e.g., fruit and vegetables) and contribute to food security programs, mainly in rural regions where food conservation infrastructures are scarce. …”
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