Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Medical Staff Towards Metabolic Syndrome in Schizophrenia in Chinese Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Study by Wang Y, Yu X, Chen H, Tang C, Zhang N

“…Yuejia Wang,1,2 Xuefen Yu,3,4 Haiqin Chen,2 Chunxia Tang,2 Na Zhang5 1Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, People’s Republic of China; 2Nursing Department of Huzhou Third Municipal Hospital, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313000, People’s Republic of China; 3Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Hangzhou, 310000, People’s Republic of China; 4Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310000, People’s Republic of China; 5Psychiatry Department of Huzhou Third Municipal Hospital, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313000, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Xuefen Yu, Email yuxf@zju.edu.cnBackground: This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of medical staff regarding metabolic syndrome in schizophrenia in Chinese hospitals, emphasizing implications for improving clinical management.Methods: This multicenter, cross-sectional study enrolled medical staff in 5 hospitals between March 2024 and April 2024. …”
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Challenges in delivering urban healthcare services during COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods study in Ahmedabad, India by Sandul Yasobant, Krupali Patel, Ravina Tadvi, Hardi Thacker, Walter Bruchhausen, Deepak Saxena

“…CHWs reported that they were motivated to work in the pandemic to provide the necessary care and services to the community. Findings from this study also suggest the need for structured training in emergency preparedness, mental health support, and coordination skills, with policy implications for urban health systems' resilience. …”
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Assessing junior doctors’ preparedness in inpatient cardiac arrest management: a cross-sectional study at a university hospital by Muhammad Azmi Bin Sukor, Dazlin Masdiana binti Sabardin

“…Descriptive statistics were used to characterize the study population, and Spearman’s correlation was used to assess the relationships between knowledge, attitude, and confidence scores. …”
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Impact of News Portrayals of Physicians as Vulnerable on the Public’s Evaluation and Trust in Physicians Under Different Involvement Levels: Quantitative Study by Qiwei Li, Jie Zhou

“…MethodsFour studies were conducted. Study 1 (N=492) examined the effects of daily exposure to vulnerable portrayals, and study 2 (N=710) experimentally exposed participants to vulnerable portrayals to directly investigate the causal relationship between exposure and evaluations with involvement as a hypothesized moderator. …”
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Characteristics and outcomes of subarachnoid hemorrhage from vertebral artery dissection: A comparative study with other non‐traumatic etiologies by Shu Oshita, Tetsuya Yumoto, Shunta Jinno, Ippei Matsuo, Takashi Hongo, Hiromichi Naito, Masafumi Hiramatsu, Jun Haruma, Kenji Sugiu, Shota Tanaka, Atsunori Nakao

“…Abstract Aim Vertebral artery dissection (VAD) is a rare cause of non‐traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) with significant clinical implications. This study compared the clinical characteristics and outcomes of SAH from intracranial VAD rupture to those from other etiologies, primarily aneurysmal rupture. …”
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Investigating the accuracy of Garmin PPG sensors on differing skin types based on the Fitzpatrick scale: cross-sectional comparison study by Annie Icenhower, Claire Murphy, Amber K. Brooks, Megan Irby, Kindia N’dah, Justin Robison, Jason Fanning

“…Given the ever-changing nature of the wearable device industry and the important health implications of providing accurate heart rate estimates for all individuals no matter their skin color, studies exploring the impact of pigmentation on PPG accuracy must be regularly replicated.ObjectiveWe aimed to contrast heart rate readings collected via PPG using the Garmin Forerunner 45 in comparison with an electrocardiogram (ECG) during various levels of physical activity across a diverse group of participants representing a range of skin tones.MethodsHeart rate data were collected from adult participants (18–64 years of age) at a single study session using the Garmin Forerunner 45 PPG-equipped smartwatch and the Polar H10 ECG chest strap. …”
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Faktor-Faktor yang Memengaruhi Niat Terus Menggunakan Platform Akuakultur Elektronis: Studi Kasus Aplikasi eFisheryku by Andre Nurrohman, Imairi Eitiveni

“…One of them is reflected in the use of the eFisheryKu platform which has not reached the target number of monthly users and repeat orders. This study aims to determine the factors influencing the intention to continue using the electronic aquaculture platform, with a case study on the eFisheryKu application. …”
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Bacterial gastroenteritis in the world of culture-independent diagnostic testing: a study to evaluate the kinetics of bacterial shedding by culture and CIDT by Nathan K. McCartney, Surangi H. Thilakarathna, Tara Hluchy, Dylan R. Pillai, Linda Chui, Byron M. Berenger

“…Comparing CIDT and culture, no differences in shedding were found between methods in this pilot study. Further larger studies would help better understand the kinetics of CIDT positivity and clinical implications.IMPORTANCEThis study contributes to the limited literature comparing the shedding of common bacterial enteropathogens by culture-independent diagnostic testing (CIDT) methods in comparison to conventional culture. …”
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The Association Between Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Plasma IgG N-Glycosylation: A Case-Control Study by Wang Y, Shen Q, Yan R, Wang M, Xu M, Chen H, Li D

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Archives and Health program for dementia: A pilot study of a non-pharmacological creative arts-based intervention protocol by Sara Uboldi, Lorenza Iannacci, Vanda Menon, Alessandro Bortolotti, Giulia Candeloro, Alessandro Crociata, Valeria Pica, Angelo Romagnoli, Maria Tartari, Andrea Fabbo, Alessandra Marasco, Pier Luigi Sacco

“…Its ability to evoke positive emotional responses and decrease negative states indicates the utility of archival materials and creative engagement in therapeutic contexts. Future studies with larger samples are necessary to confirm these findings and explore their clinical implications more robustly.…”
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Drivers of onward HIV transmission risk among adolescent boys growing up with HIV: a longitudinal cohort study by Avy Violari, Xiaoyue Zhang, Rachel Kidman, Janan Janine Dietrich, Stefanie Vermaak, Candice W Ramsammy, Phumla Madi, Given Leshabane

“…Moreover, decisions around condom use vary day to day. We are the first study to investigate both the stable and time-varying factors contributing to HIV transmission risk.Methods The cohort study enrolled 251 adolescent boys 15–19 years old who were born with HIV and resided in Soweto, South Africa. …”
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Serum RIPK1, Acute Lung Injury, and Outcomes in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Multicenter Prospective Study by Cai L, Dou X, Dong W, Zou K, Zhang L, Hong H, Zhang X, Liu J, Tian D, Wu X, Zhang J

“…Here, serum RIPK1 levels were measured after severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI), with an endeavor to unveil its prognostic implications and mediation effects of ALI.Methods: In this multicenter prospective study, serum RIPK1 levels were gauged in 100 healthy individuals and 158 sTBI patients in need of decompressive craniectomy for brain herniation. …”
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Insight inTo Stress and POOping on Work TIME (ITS POO TIME): Protocol for a Web-Based, Cross-Sectional Study by Phillip John Tully, Suzanne Cosh, Gary Wittert, Sean Martin, Andrew Vincent, Antonina Mikocka-Walus, Deborah Turnbull

“…MethodsStudy 1 comprises a web-based convenience sampling survey to acquire quantitative data from adults who are engaged in paid employment. …”
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Proximity to a hazardous waste thermal treatment facility alters human physiology: a community-driven pilot study by Avinash Kumar, Avinash Kumar, Chuqi Guo, Qudus Sarumi, Christopher Courtney, Shawn Campagna, Shawn Campagna, Jennifer Richmond-Bryant, Stephania A. Cormier, Stephania A. Cormier

“…In this exploratory pilot study, we investigated metabolic alterations indicative of potential health impacts from exposure to emissions from a TT facility through an untargeted metabolomics analysis of urine samples obtained from local residents. …”
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Impact of Dietary Behavioural Changes on Prognosis of Postoperative Oesophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Fengqing Ji, Yunyun Chen, Yan Ma, Haiyan Wu, Xinqi Wei, Zhiyun Xu, Jianqiang Zhao

“…Patient or Public Contribution The findings of this study have important implications for both patients and the public. …”
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CMV Retinitis in the Context of SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Case Study and Comprehensive Review of Viral Interactions by Emil Robert Stoicescu, Laura Andreea Ghenciu, Roxana Iacob, Adina Iuliana Ardelean, Ecaterina Dăescu, Ovidiu Alin Hațegan, Diana Manolescu, Emanuela Tudorache, Casiana Boru, Mirabela Dima

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A Mendelian randomization study: causal relationship between immune cells and the risks of social phobia, specific phobia, and agoraphobia by Jun-Neng Wang, Dong-Hu Yu, Zhi-Yu Li, Ling-Yue Kong, Nan-Hao Li, You-Xian Wu, Tian-Qing Wang, Ze-Fen Wang, Zhi-Qiang Li

“…Complex immune-brain interactions that affect neural development, survival, and function may have causal and therapeutic implications in psychiatric illnesses. In this study, the relationships between immune cell traits and phobia were analysed using Mendelian randomization to explore the biological mechanisms. …”
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Effects of urban sprawl on land use change in the peripheral villages of Tehran metropolis (case study: Tehran-Damavand axis) by ِAshkan Mohammadi, Naser Shafiei Sabet, Alireza Shakiba

“…Introduction: One of the major implications of accelerated urbanization is the spatial expansion of urban sprawl and the corrosive of villages and peripheral lands that have been numerous in metropolitan areas. …”
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Risk factors for mortality among kidney transplant recipients with COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: a case-control study by Dema A. Alissa, Rawan Almasuood, Baraa Alghalyini, Hala Tamim, Mohammed Alaa Raslan, Abdul Rehman Zia Zaidi, Bader Abou Shaar, Mhd Malek Al Masri, Adnan Abdul Karim, Wejdan Aburas, Waled Aburas, Ahmed H. Al-jedai, Reem S. Almaghrabi

“…Methodology This case-control study matched 82 deceased kidney transplant patients (cases) with 151 survivors (controls). …”
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Optical Properties of Near-Surface Cloud Layers and Their Interactions with Aerosol Layers: A Case Study of Australia Based on CALIPSO by Miao Zhang, Yating Zhang, Yingfei Wang, Jiwen Liang, Zilu Yue, Wenkai Song, Ge Han

“…However, these correlations represent only partial influences among multiple factors controlling cloud development, suggesting measurable but modest aerosol effects on cloud properties. This study provides comprehensive observational evidence for cloud optical property variations and aerosol–cloud interactions over Australia, contributing to an improved understanding of Southern Hemisphere cloud systems and their climatic implications.…”
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