Witnessing Self-Affirming Moments in Persons with Dementia While Interacting with Therapy Dogs: A Case Report by Carolyn Brooks, Colleen A. Dell, Darlene Chalmers, Ben D. B. Carey

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Partnering With Youth to Enhance Healthcare Access and Experience: Lessons Learned From a Teen Advisory Group by Christi H. Esquivel, Sara A. Flores, Kristen Garcia, Whitney Garney, Kelly Wilson

“…ABSTRACT Introduction Youth are experts of their experiences and well‐positioned to be effective partners in innovation. A common method to engage youth in innovation is through an advisory board. …”
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Identification of novel and rare variants associated with handgrip strength using whole genome sequence data from the NHLBI Trans-Omics in Precision Medicine (TOPMed) Program. by Chloé Sarnowski, Han Chen, Mary L Biggs, Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller, Jan Bressler, Marguerite R Irvin, Kathleen A Ryan, David Karasik, Donna K Arnett, L Adrienne Cupples, David W Fardo, Stephanie M Gogarten, Benjamin D Heavner, Deepti Jain, Hyun Min Kang, Charles Kooperberg, Arch G Mainous, Braxton D Mitchell, Alanna C Morrison, Jeffrey R O'Connell, Bruce M Psaty, Kenneth Rice, Albert V Smith, Ramachandran S Vasan, B Gwen Windham, Douglas P Kiel, Joanne M Murabito, Kathryn L Lunetta, TOPMed Longevity and Healthy Aging Working Group, from the NHLBI Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine (TOPMed) Consortium

“…Previous genome-wide association studies of handgrip strength have focused on common variants primarily in persons of European descent. …”
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The Implementation of a Return-to-Play Protocol with Standardized Physical Therapy Referrals in a Collegiate Football Program: PT’s Role in Return-to-Play, A Clinical Commentary by Andrew Teare-Ketter, Jeffrey Ebert, Hunter Todd

“…Evidence demonstrates a faster RTP and improved outcomes with early physical therapy intervention; however, this is not yet common practice in the treatment of acute SRC. There is little guidance available on the development and implementation of a multidisciplinary RTP rehabilitation protocol for SRC that incorporates standardized physical therapy. …”
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Protocol: A mixed methods evaluation of an IPS program to increase employment and well-being for people with long-term experience of complex barriers in Vancouver's downtown and DT... by Amanda Kwan, Jonny Morris, Skye P Barbic

“…Evidence-based supported employment programs, most notably individual placement and support (IPS) are becoming a more common approach for addressing the needs of these high-risk individuals. …”
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Predictive Value of the Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (ASPECTS) in the Outcome of the Acute Ischemic Stroke and Its Correlation with Stroke Subtypes, NIHSS, and Cognitive I... by Ahmed Esmael, Mohammed Elsherief, Khaled Eltoukhy

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D1S-Neuro Program: Frequency and Risk Factors for the Development of Diabetic Neuropathy in Pediatric Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, a Single Center Study by Marco Piccoli, Joaquin Gutierrez de Rubalcava Doblas, Patrizia Furlan, Silvia Cocchio, Alessandro Zamberlan, Gloria Panzeri, Vincenzo Baldo, Carlo Moretti

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The evolution of the Gulf Coopera-tion Council approaches to security issues after the Arab Spring by E. S. Melkumyan

“…In this context, it is quite natural that the Iran’s nuclear programme is of particular concern to the GCC. At the same time, the author emphasizes, that although the GCC member-states declare common approach towards Iran, their practical actions can vary signifi cantly. …”
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An online intervention relationship enhancement couple therapy program versus systematic desensitization on sexual performance anxiety in women undergoing infertility treatment wit... by Maryam Afzal Dehkordi, Tahmineh Farajkhoda, Mahdi Khanabadi, Farimah Shamsi

“… Background: Sexual performance anxiety is common among infertility treatments. Psychological interventions are options for couples who do not tolerate psychiatric medications or like psychotherapy with pharmacotherapy. …”
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A qualitative study of challenges and facilitators to implementing an Indigenous-led cultural safety education program within a large urban emergency department in Vancouver, Canad... by Andreas Pilarinos, Jessica Key, Elder Dennis Joseph, Scott Maher, Lori Quinn, Brittany Bingham

“…Results A total of 10 implementation team members, two from the Emergency Department and eight from Indigenous Health Department, participated in a 2-hour sharing circle hosted in May 2022. Several common challenges were identified, including external events and time constraints; program readiness and staff recruitment; and difficulty securing facilitators. …”
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Time, money, and weight loss: a qualitative study exploring patients’ perspectives on randomization for bariatric surgery vs. an intensive non-surgical weight loss program by Sofie Amalie Tomova-Olsen, Marius Brostrøm Kousgaard, Katrine Tranberg Jensen, Susanne Reventlow, Ann-Kathrin Lindahl Christiansen, Kirstine Nyvold Bojsen-Møller, Carsten Dirksen, Gritt Overbeck

“…Abstract Background Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are foundational in advancing medical knowledge and patient care, offering high-quality evidence on the comparative effectiveness of healthcare interventions. However, a common challenge for RCTs is the recruitment of trial participants. …”
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The succession of One Day Surgery with Breast Cancer Home Recovery Program by the National Cancer Institute (ODS BHR NCI) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand by Chayanoot Rattadilok, Napaphat Poprom, Vipavee Niyomnaitham, Oradee Phadhana-anake, Jirawadee Ruamjaroenchai, Napat Saigosoom, Wimonporn Papathe, Suttida Thuranutch, Araya Chanwet

“…Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. In response to the need to hospital stays and minimize waiting time for surgery, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Cancer Institute developed the One Day Surgery with Breast cancer Home Recovery program (ODS BHR NCI). …”
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Effects of the Community Paramedicine at Clinic (CP@clinic) program on the health behaviours of older adults residing in social housing: secondary outcomes of a cluster-randomized... by Jasdeep Brar, Leena AlShenaiber, Jasmine Dzerounian, Melissa Pirrie, Ricardo Angeles, Francine Marzanek, Gina Agarwal

“…Buildings were paired and randomized to either intervention (CP@clinic program) or control (usual care) groups. The CP@clinic program was conducted in the common spaces of the intervention buildings and consisted of weekly drop-in sessions facilitated by trained community paramedics. …”
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RISK FACTORS FOR OSTEOPOROSIS IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (PRELIMINARY RESULTS ACCORDING TO THE MATERIALS OF THE MULTICENTER PROGRAM «OSTEOPOROSIS IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS... by E. A. Taskina, L. I. Alekseeva, I. S. Dydykina, M. M. Podvorotova, P. S. Dydykina, E. V. Petrova, T. A. Raskina, A. A. Muradyants, E. S. Zhugrova, D. V. Peshekhonov, A. E. Sizikov, V. N. Sorotskaya, T. Yu. Bolshakova, I. B. Vinogradova, N. V. Dyomin, A. V. Smirnov, E. L. Nasonov

“…Osteoporosis (OP) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is 2–3 times more common than in the population; however, the data on the risk factors (RFs) of OP in this disease are ambiguous.Objective: to study RFs for OP in RA within the framework of the multicenter program “Osteoporosis in rheumatoid arthritis: Diagnosis, risk factors, fractures, treatment”.Subjects and methods. …”
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Predicting the Onset Date of Cucumber Powdery Mildew Based on Growing Degree Days and Leaf Wetness Duration in Greenhouse Environment by Min Son, Haejun Jeong, Jin-Yong Jung, Jiwon Park, Jiyoon Park, Hoyoung Park, Jonghan Yoon, Se-Hoon Jung, Chun-Bo Sim, Kwang-Hyung Kim, Sook-Young Park

“…A calendar-based fungicide spray program is commonly employed by farmers, often leading to excessive spraying irrespective of disease conduciveness under certain weather conditions. …”
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Formación del Profesorado en Expresión Corporal: planes de estudio y Educación Física (Training teacher in Body Expression: study program and Physical Education) by María Jesús Cuéllar Moreno, Manuel Avelino Pestano Pérez

“…The result is that 79,5% of the universities that have been analysed have included in their plans of studies any subject related to the subject of Physical Education and what is more, 5% of the credits are compulsory, 41% of them are compulsory and 31% are optional. The most common denoninations are Body Expression (41%) and Communication and Body Expression (33%). …”
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Correlating English language proficiency levels and perceptions of educational experience among Saudi EFL learners in preparatory year programs using Dundee Ready Education Environ... by Asma Alshehri, Ebtesam Abdulhaleem, Afzal Khan

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Multidisciplinary teams involved: detection of drug-related problems through continuity of care by Elena Yaiza Romero-Ventosa, Marisol Samartín-Ucha, Alicia Martín-Vila, María Lucía Martínez-Sánchez, Isabel Rey Gómez-Serranillos, Guadalupe Pineiro-Corrales

“…Objective: To quantify Drug-Related problems (DRPs) by establishing a Strategic Continuity of Care Program (e-Conecta- Concilia Program; e-CC) focused on the drug therapy of patients within an Integrated Management Structure, in order to guarantee the therapeutical efficiency, safety and traceability of patients. …”
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Longitudinal Analysis of the In Vitro Activity of Aztreonam-Avibactam and Comparator Agents Against Enterobacterales Collected in the Middle East/Africa Region for the ATLAS Survei... by Dr Mark Wise, Dr Gregory Stone, Dr Daniel Sahm

“…Introduction: Enterobacterales commonly produce β-lactamases that can render members of the β-lactam class of antibacterial agents ineffective. …”
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Resilient, engaged and connected (REC) study: protocol for a type 2 cluster-randomised trial of the Chicago Parent Program in prekindergarten in low-income urban and rural communit... by Nancy Perrin, Susan M Breitenstein, Deborah Gross, Lieny Jeon, Karen Shen, Amie F Bettencourt

“…This hybrid type 2 effectiveness-implementation trial will rigorously evaluate the effects of an evidence-based parenting programme, the Chicago Parent Program (CPP), in PreK on children’s SEB competence, kindergarten readiness, chronic school absenteeism and grade retention in urban and rural schools serving students from low-income families in Maryland.Methods Using a cluster randomised design (n=30 schools, 840 parents; >90% low-income), we will examine the effects of CPP offered universally to PreK parents on parenting skills and parent engagement in children’s education; children’s SEB competence and kindergarten readiness; and chronic absence and grade retention in kindergarten. …”
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