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PURPOSE: To develop a methodology for identifying the universal nursing competencies required for registered nurses (RNs). DESIGN: A mixed-methods approach was used. METHODS: The research in this article entails a combination of different methodological approaches, namely the Delphi technique and an empirical quantit…

BACKGROUND/AIMS: This study's purpose was to examine the relationship between appropriateness criteria and diagnostic yield of colonoscopy. METHODOLOGY: This observational study prospectively included consecutive patients referred for colonoscopy from 21 centers in 11 countries. Patient, center, and colonoscopy charac…

The nursing shortage is likely to continue and, without intervention, may worsen. While retention and recruitment are constantly discussed among nursing leaders, the shortages, particularly in specialty areas, continue. Nurses have frequently stated that they are not valued for their knowledge. Yet many nurses have uni…

OBJECTIVE: Mechanisms underlying metabolic improvement following metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) may provide insight into novel therapies. Vasopressin improves body composition and protects against hypoglycemia. Associations of copeptin, a stable cleavage product of vasopressin, with BMI and insulin resistance su…

Three fish species (common carp, Wels catfish, and silver carp) were collected from three locations along the Danube River in Serbia, and fish meat was analyzed for the content of toxic elements, micro- and macrominerals. Silver carp had the highest lead (Pb), arsenic (As), and cadmium (Cd) content, while Wels catfish…

BACKGROUND: Spiritual health is a complex concept and it is important to review its promotion and evolution from a Muslim point of view in Iran. So, the present study was designed to explore the process of spiritual health promotion among Iranian Muslims. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study is a grounded theory in which…

BACKGROUND: The existing staff shortages and growing worldwide demand call for action to increase the number of practicing nurses. Following the identified gap in the literature, this qualitative study aims to analyze what motivated nursing students to choose nursing as their field of study and whether they still plan…

OBJECTIVE: The study determined the effects of corporate wellness programs (CWP) on Filipino workers' physical, occupational, socio-emotional, intellectual, and spiritual wellness. METHODS: The study looked into the components of a CWP, its forms of communication, the respondents' level of participation, motivation, a…

The study of medicinal plants with their traditional uses and related pharmacological studies has received more attention during the past several decades around the world. The Malayali tribes of the Javadhu Hills in the Eastern Ghats rely heavily on a system of traditional medicine for healthcare. A qualitative ethnogr…

BACKGROUND: Inflammation-induced endothelial precursor cell recruitment and angiogenesis are thought to be associated with CXCL16-CXCR6 pair activity. This study's main purpose was to determine plasma CXCL16 levels after minimally invasive colorectal resection (MICR) for colorectal cancer (CRC); an adjunct study assess…

In recent years, there has been a large amount of evidence on the role of microRNA (miRNA) in regulating adipose tissue physiology. Indeed, miRNAs control critical steps in adipocyte differentiation, proliferation and browning, as well as lipolysis, lipogenesis and adipokine secretion. Overnutrition leads to a signific…

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this narrative review is to assess the uses and efficacy of Algipore, a phycogenic hydroxyapatite (derived from calcareous marine seaweeds), in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The study's main objective is to ascertain the biocompatibility, osteoconductivity, and resorption properties of Algi…

BACKGROUND: Lumbar radicular pain is often treated with interlaminar epidural particulate corticosteroid injection (ILEPSI). However, little literature exists on epidural tissue changes post ILEPSI. Investigating these potential tissue changes is valuable because of their possible clinical implications. OBJECTIVE: To…

The present review serves to highlight the antitumor worth of pyrazole derivatives. Several active pyrazole-based anticancer compounds proposed by a huge number of scientists worldwide are reported. Regarding the development of novel pyrazole-based anticancer agents at a faster tone, there is a need to correlate the la…

BACKGROUND: Uncontrolled hemorrhagic shock is a leading cause of early death after injury. Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) represents a paradigm shift in achieving hemodynamic stability and its implementation still remain controversial in different settings. The recently published UK-R…

BACKGROUND: Sporadic intracranial vascular malformations can pose significant risk to parturients, and additional reports of management may inform patient care. Here we describe the peripartum management of parturients with intracranial vascular malformations. METHODS: After Institutional Review Board approval, we per…

OBJECTIVES: Sidekick Health launched a 16-week digital support programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis in 2021. The objective of this retrospective analysis was to understand whether quality of life (QoL; sleep quality, energy and stress levels) improved for users engaged with the programme in a real-world setti…

Recent longitudinal research using the random-intercept cross-lagged panel model (RI-CLPM), which disentangles the within and between variances, has afforded greater insights than previously possible. Moreover, the impact of reading enjoyment and reading for fun on subsequent school achievement, and vice versa, has onl…

Intimate partner violence, or IPV, is estimated to affect an estimated 10 million Americans. From 2015-2017 our community hospital-based residencies trained first-year residents to improve education in recognizing and screening for IPV. This retrospective cohort study's goal was to analyze the longitudinal effectivenes…

OBJECTIVES: Quality of life studies in recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) have traditionally relied upon clinician-designed survey instruments. This study's objective is to report quality of life outcomes from a patient-designed questionnaire. METHODS: Patients who provided health information and completed a q…