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This study's goal was to test a novel device using continuous partial radial artery compression for mean arterial pressure (MAP) measurement. A prospective, nonblind, convenience-sample trial at a level I center (annual ED census 70,000) enrolled 15 adults with indwelling radial arterial catheters and accessible contra…

OBJECTIVES: This study investigates the use of data from automated systems within a large managed care plan to create indicators of clinical quality. METHODS: Measures from the first year of Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set, HEDIS 2.0, are used to compare chart review and automated analysis methodologies.…

Before any clinical trial can begin to recruit patients, participating clinical centers must obtain approval from their institutional review board (IRB). When studies are federally funded, such as by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), centers must also have or obtain a federal compliance agreement…

BACKGROUND: Firearm assaults contribute to nearly 18,000 deaths and at least twice as many injuries annually, with immense human and financial costs. Gun violence survivors especially face unique and long-term physical, mental, economic, and safety-related challenges. Hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIP…

Levamisole, an anthelmintic drug with cholinergic properties, has been implicated in cases of drug-induced vasculitis when added to cocaine for profit purposes. Neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) formation is a cell death mechanism characterized by extrusion of chromatin decorated with granule proteins. Aberrant NET f…

BACKGROUND: Anaphylaxis has variable clinical presentations and lacks reliable biomarkers. Expression of activation markers on basophils has been useful in assessing sensitization in IgE-mediated diseases but has not been examined in vivo in anaphylaxis. OBJECTIVE: The study's goals were to assess the baseline express…

BACKGROUND: A range of sleep disturbances and disorders are problematic in people after stroke; they interfere with recovery of function during poststroke rehabilitation. However, studies to date have focused primarily on the effects of one sleep disorder-obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)-on stroke recovery. OBJECTIVES: T…

OBJECTIVE: To assess the feasibility and acceptability of a new integrated behaviour therapy of contingency management and problem-solving therapy (CM-PST) in a fully remote format for young adults with alcohol use disorder (AUD). DESIGN: A single-arm clinical trial using mixed methods. SETTING: Both online and in-pe…

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: With improving treatment options, more attention is being paid to the neurocognitive symptoms related to hepatitis C infection (HCI). While HCI-related neurocognitive impairments are frequently subclinical, they can influence patients' quality of life and fitness to work. Objective - The aim of…

The values of occupational therapy are grounded in justice, and its origins in activism and advocacy. Enabling individuals to participate in meaningful occupations to enhance health and well-being was the genesis of the profession that answered a call to justice. Occupational science brought focus to understand humans…

Drawing on the social exchange theory (SET), social cognitive career theory (SCCT) and the conservation of resources (COR) theory, this study aims to investigate the influence of perceived supervisor support on turnover intention among nurses in Bangladesh, examining the mediating role of technological self-efficacy an…

PURPOSE: This study's purpose was to explore the experiences of peer supporters regarding their work in a home visit program for people with HIV infection. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted using focus groups. Participants were 12 HIV-positive peer supporters conducting home visits wi…

We critically examine the implications of Aggarwal et al.'s study on low- versus high-dose prednisolone induction in autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). While acknowledging the study's contribution, this letter argues that the predominantly cirrhotic and often decompensated patient cohort limits the generalizability of its fin…

BACKGROUND: In India, the low public health priority given to rare disorders such as hemophilia hinders their management and optimal care, leading to relatively poor health outcomes. This study aims to profile the multidimensional health status of patients with severe hemophilia A, and its association with the use of h…

BACKGROUND: Despite Islam being the world's second largest religion and despite the fact that there are 22 Arabic-speaking nations representing North Africa and the Middle East, little is known about the relationship between spiritual well-being and health-related quality of life (HrQoL) for Arabic-speaking Muslims in…

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by neurophysiological dysfunctions that result in disturbances in thinking, perception, and behavior. Early identification of schizophrenia can help prevent potential complications and facilitate effective treatment and management of the condition. This paper proposes a…

The switching from traditional to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic was challenging for students, determining an increase in physical and mental health problems. The current paper applied a two-step cluster analysis in a large sample of= 1028 university students (Mage = 21.10 years, SD = 2.45 years; range: 1…

BACKGROUND: As required by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, undergraduate dietetic programs need to include classroom learning activities to support cultural competence among dietetic students. Though these activities vary in terms of type, length, and engagement, it is not known the…

Lee et al.'s study critically explores the detrimental effects of diagnostic delays in head and neck cancer (HNC), focusing on patients who initially present through emergency departments (ED). The findings reveal that delayed biopsies, especially those performed more than 34 days after initial imaging, are associ…

Sleep plays a critical role in children's health and development, with sleep duration being one of the most commonly analyzed measures by researchers. Accurate assessment of sleep duration in school-aged children is crucial for understanding its impact on cognitive development, behavior, and overall health. However, di…