‘Community people are the most powerful resources’: qualitative critical realist analysis and framework to support co-produced responses to zoonotic disease threats with(in) Nepali... by Anna Durrance-Bagale, Hari Basnet, Nanda Bahadur Singh, Steven R. Belmain, James W. Rudge, Natasha Howard

“…Conclusions Meaningful co-production requires recognising communities– through legitimate leadership/representation– as expert and equal partners who can ‘work alongside’ at all stages of any initiative. …”
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Pathogenesis and Biomarkers of Cancer-Related Ischemic Stroke by Cen G, Wang J, Wang X, Song Y, Chen S, Li J, Huang Q, Liang Z

“…Gengyu Cen,1,* Jun Wang,1,* Xue Wang,1 Yiting Song,1 Shijian Chen,1 Jing Li,2 Qiuhui Huang,1 Zhijian Liang1 1Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Zhijian Liang, Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, People’s Republic of China, Email lzj200415@126.comObjective: To investigate the pathogenesis of cancer-related ischemic stroke (CRIS) and to search for reliable biomarkers of CRIS.Methods: Patients with CRIS, only-cancer and only-ischemic stroke who were hospitalized in the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University from May 2022 to January 2024 were recruited, and laboratory and clinical data of the three groups were collected. …”
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Construction and Evaluation of a Predictive Nomogram for Identifying Premature Failure of Arteriovenous Fistulas in Elderly Diabetic Patients by Liu S, Wang Y, He X, Li X

“…Shuangyan Liu,1,* Yaqing Wang,2,* Xiaojie He,1 Xiaodong Li3 1Graduate School of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050017, People’s Republic of China; 2Graduate School of Chengde Medical University, Chengde, Hebei, 067000, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Nephrology, Baoding No 1 Central Hospital, Baoding, Hebei, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xiaodong Li, Department of Nephrology, Baoding No.1 Central Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Baoding Great Wall North Street No. 320, Baoding, Hebei, 071000, People’s Republic of China, Email lxd_765@sina.comBackground: This research aimed to identify risk factors contributing to premature maturation of arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) in elderly diabetic patients and develop a clinical prediction model.Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of 548 geriatric diabetic patients who underwent AVF creation for maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) at Baoding No 1 Central Hospital between January 2011 and December 2023. …”
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Effects of a Narrative Nursing-Based Humanistic Care Program on Psychological Well-Being in Conscious Patients in the ICU by Liu HM, Jin JY, Zhang Y, Gao JY, Ji JH

“…Hong-Mei Liu,1,2,* Jing-Yi Jin,2,* Yun Zhang,2 Jing-Yi Gao,2 Jian-Hong Ji1 1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Nantong First People’s Hospital, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, 226006, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, 226001, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jian-Hong Ji, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Nantong First People’s Hospital, No. 666 of ShengLi Road, Chongchuan District, NanTong, Jiangsu Province, 226006, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 1381526783, Email jijianhong_jjh@126.comObjective: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of a humanistic care program based on narrative nursing theory on psychological well-being in conscious patients in the intensive care unit (ICU).Methods: A convenience sampling method was used to recruit patients in the ICU from a tertiary grade A general hospital. …”
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Combined Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and Monocyte-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (MLR) Predicts Recurrence and Prognosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Following Liver Resection by He ZJ, Hu T, Zhang ZS, Wang TC, Huang W

“…The objective of this study was to validate the role of preoperative BMD/MLR as a potential prognostic biomarker in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) undergoing liver resection.Methods: This investigation enrolled 442 adult patients diagnosed with HCC who underwent liver resection. …”
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The Association and Mediators Between Sleep Problems in Autistic Children and Parenting Stress by Tang M, Li M, Huang M, Liu L, Zhu L, Chen Y

“…Meiling Tang,1,2,* Min Li,1,* Meijiao Huang,1 Lu Liu,3 Linping Zhu,4 Yongjun Chen1 1The Affiliated NanhuaHospital, Department of Neurology, Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421002, People’s Republic of China; 2The Affiliated NanhuaHospital, Hengyang Medical College, Department of Pediatrics, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421002, People’s Republic of China; 3The Affiliated NanhuaHospital, Hengyang Medical College, Department of General Medicine, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421002, People’s Republic of China; 4The Affiliated NanhuaHospital, Hengyang Medical College, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421002, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yongjun Chen, The Affiliated NanhuaHospital, Department of Neurology, Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421002, People’s Republic of China, Email Cd20240823@163.com Min Li, The Affiliated NanhuaHospital, Department of Neurology, Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421002, People’s Republic of China, Email lim-usc@qq.comPurpose: To investigate the association among sleep problems in autistic children, emotional symptom in autistic children and parenting stress.Methods: This study recruited a total of 292 children with autism in two special education schools in Hunan province, China. …”
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Determinants of Transitional Care Utilization Among Older Adults with Chronic Diseases: An Analysis Based on Andersen’s Behavioral Model by Ma YY, Wu TT, Wang L, Qian YF, Wu J, Geng GL

“…Yuan-Yuan Ma,1,2,* Ting-Ting Wu,3,* Li Wang,2 Yu-Fei Qian,2 Jing Wu,4 Gui-Ling Geng1 1Nursing and Rehabilitation College, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Emergency, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University (Nantong First People’s Hospital), Nantong, 226006, People’s Republic of China; 3Affiliated Maternal & Child Care Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226018, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Nursing, The Eighth People’s Hospital of Tongzhou District, Nantong, 226001, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Gui-Ling Geng, Nursing and Rehabilitation College, Nantong University, No. 9 Siyuan Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong, 226019, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8615152889466, Email guilinggengggl@126.comObjective: This study aims to assess the current utilization status of transitional care service among older adults with chronic diseases and identify factors influencing their use.Methods: Utilizing Andersen’s Behavioral Model, a cross-sectional survey was conducted in a specific region from October 2023 to December 2023 using convenience sampling. …”
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Mixing and switching of speech codes of Ukrainian emigration (on the example of memoirs and epistolary works by Ulas Samchuk) by Mariia Panhelova

“…Samchuk with his colleagues, publishers, etc. The main methods of research used were: the method of comparative analysis, which allows to detect English-language infusions as units of English, which determine the national-cultural specificity of the English language; the method of component analysis, which allowed to reveal the semantic interrelations of British realities; descriptive method and method of content analysis. …”
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Enhanced Antibacterial Effect of pH/Gelatinase-Responsive Florfenicol Nanogels Against Staphylococcus aureus by Leng N, Liu J, Jiang Y, Du N, Dawood AS, Algharib SA, Luo W

“…Nevertheless, florfenicol is widely dispersed throughout the body and is challenging to penetrate to the targeted site at an appropriate therapeutic dosage, florfenicol’s effectiveness in treating dairy cow mastitis caused by SCVs is comparatively low.Methods: Florfenicol composite nanogels with sustained and targeted release effects were prepared by complexation of β-cyclodextrins (β-CD) and electrostatic interaction between gelatin (positive charge) and γ-polyglutamic acid (γ-PGA) (negative charge) using sodium tripolyphosphate (TPP) (ionic crosslinkers). …”
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Evaluating gender-based disparities in the outcomes of impella use in acute myocardial infarction patients with cardiogenic shock; insights from real-world global data by Abdul Wali Khan, Muhammad Ahmad, Ushna Gul, Muhammad Ishaq, Farhan Ullah Afridi, Zeeshan Ahmad, Sadiq Ullah, Zafar Ali, Tanzeel Rehman, Talal Asif

“…This study aimed to evaluate gender-based differences in clinical outcomes following Impella implantation for CS secondary to myocardial infarction (MI). Methods Using real-world data from the TriNetX database, all patients with CS secondary to MI who underwent Impella implantation were identified and then divided into two cohorts based on gender. …”
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Acute depletion of complement C3 with cobra venom factor attenuates memory deficits induced by status epilepticus by Nicole D. Schartz, Yibo Li, Alexandra L. Sommer, Amy L. Brewster

“…SE + V rats explored both objects equally, while SE + CVF rats spent significantly more on the novel object, suggesting a rescue of cognitive performance by CVF. …”
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Oxidative Stress in Dry Eye Disease: A Bibliometric Analysis by Lei Y, Huang XY, Guo H, Huang R, Shi Y, Hong J, Yang Y, Ma X

“…Yifan Lei,1,* Xin Yun Huang,1,* Haodong Guo,1 Rongqing Huang,1 Yajun Shi,1 Jue Hong,1 Yanting Yang,1,2 Xiaopeng Ma1,2 1Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 2Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yanting Yang, Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 650 Wanping South Road, Shanghai, 200030, People’s Republic of China, Email tcmyyt@126.com Xiaopeng Ma, Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 650 Wanping South Road, Shanghai, 200030, People’s Republic of China, Email pengpengma@163.comPurpose: To study the knowledge structure and evolution of oxidative stress in dry eye disease (DED) using bibliometrics and explore prospective anti-oxidative stress strategies for future clinical interventions.Methods: The Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) was used as the data source to systematically retrieve and screen the research literature published between January 1, 1992, and December 31, 2024, related to oxidative stress research in DED. …”
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Effect of Polysaccharide Compounds on the Stability of Oil-In-Water Emulsions during Storage by Yuliya V. Frolova, Roman V. Sobolev, Varuzhan A. Sarkisyan, Alla A. Kochetkova

“…The oxidative stability was studied using standard methods for determining the peroxide value and conjugated dienes. …”
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Addressing “what matters most” to reduce mental health stigma in primary healthcare settings: a qualitative study in Lebanon by Racha Abi Hana, Eva Heim, Pim Cuijpers, Marit Sijbrandij, Rabih El Chammay, Brandon A. Kohrt

“…WMM for PWLE focused on equality, support, compassion, and confidentiality. …”
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Research of the second pneumeseparating channel of the machine for preliminary grain cleaning MPO-30R «VELES» by A. L. Glushkov, Yu. V. Sychugov, V. A. Lazykin

“…Experimental studies were carried out by conventional methods in three modes: preliminary, primary and secondary cleaning of grain. …”
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A Predictive Model for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy in Sepsis: An Observational Study by Fu Y, He Y, Zheng C, Zeng J, Ou H

“…Despite various prognostic scoring systems, there is a lack of a specific model for DIC prediction in sepsis patients.Methods: This observational study included 336 sepsis patients. …”
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Abdominal Massage Decreases Food Intake and Body Weight in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Rats Through Upregulating GPR41/GPR43-PYY/GLP-1 Axis by Ma F, Li H, Huang C, Shuai C, An C, Zhang W

“…However, the mechanism by which abdominal massage induces weight loss remains largely unclear.Methods: Healthy male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly grouped into standard diet control (15% fat content) group and high-fat diet (HFD, 40% fat content) group. …”
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Effect of Nandrolone Decanoate on Some Biochemical Markers When Used as Adjuvant Therapy for Healing of Facial Muscle Wound by Tamarah M. Al-Abdullah, Faehaa A. Al-Mashhadane

“…The steroid Nandrolone-Decanoate, when injected locally to the masseter muscle, improves healing. Materials and Methods: The study comprised twenty-five healthy rabbits, were sorted into three equal groups at random. …”
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Quality of relationship, depression, and sleep quality in patients with chronic heart failure and their spouse: an Actor-Partner Interdependence Model by Yu Wang, Xinxin Guo, Yibo Wang, Nan Guo, Qiaofang Yang

“…The sleep quality of spousal caregivers requires equal attention. There is an interdependence between the sleep health of patients and their spousal caregivers. …”
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Effective Doses of Oliceridine Combined with Propofol for Painless Hysteroscopy: A Prospective Dose-Finding Study by Gao L, Tan A, Wang Z, Wei L, Wang X

“…Before surgery, an intravenous dose of 0.02 mg/kg oliceridine, with a dose gradient of 0.002 mg/kg, was administered using Dixon’s up-and-down method. Two minutes later, 2 mg/kg of propofol was administered. …”
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