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Abstract Background Adequate bowel preparation is critical for the success of pediatric colonoscopy. International guidelines recommend standardized low-volume regimens, although several studies also support individualiz...

Background The application of intraoperative tourniquets is a fundamental component of distal radius fracture surgery, yet it carries a risk of significant complications. The British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) has pub...

ObjectiveEpidemiological studies show an increased risk for premature maternal cardiovascular disease in women after pregnancy complications, like preeclampsia, gestational hypertension and gestational diabetes mellitus....

Abstract Background In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to explore the availability of alternatives to oxytocin for preventing postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) during vaginal births (VB) and caesarean birth...

Abstract Background Research has produced a substantial and expanding body of evidence-based practices (EBPs), encompassing interventions, programmes, clinical guidelines, protocols, care pathways and models of care supp...

Background. Pediatric abdominal pain accounts for more than 1 million emergency department (ED) visits annually, and appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency. Guidelines recommend ultrasound as the initial imag...

Abstract Background The skin is the largest epithelial organ and a critical barrier. However, in preterm infants, particularly very low birth weight infants (VLBWI,

Background: Early identification of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a real means to prevent the progression of kidney disease. The involvement of primary practitioners in screening programmes is particularly needed as ...

Abstract Background Suicide rates among U.S. preteens (ages 8–12) have risen steadily since 2008, signaling a growing crisis in children’s mental health. Sexual and gender diverse (SGD) preteens are at especially hig...

Abstract Background A high prevalence of child overweight and obesity worldwide calls for innovative multi-setting intervention approaches, and thorough evaluation. This paper describes the protocol for the process evalu...

Abstract Background People living with HIV (PLHIV) have a higher risk of developing stage 3–5 of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and this risk is further impacted by the use of antiretrovirals including Tenofovir disoprox...

ABSTRACT Background Assessing healthcare professionals' existing knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding infection prevention and control (IPC) is essential for identifying gaps and informing strategies to mi...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims May–Thurner Syndrome (MTS) is a rare vascular condition characterized by the compression of the left iliac vein by the overlying right iliac artery. This anatomical anomaly predisposes pati...

This article draws our attention to the paradox in understanding the mission of God [missio Dei] as God of both love and justice within the context of war against nations like the Egyptians, the Canaanites, the Assyrians...

Background More than 700,000 people die due to suicide every year, and ingestion of pesticides has become one of the means to attempt suicide. Nurses are the first health professionals to meet patients who have consumed ...

Background Adherence to clinical guidelines is central to patient safety in oral surgery, yet guideline uptake in routine dental practice remains inconsistent. Traditional guideline formats, such as static PDF documents,...

PurposeNutrition care is essential for improving oncology treatment outcomes, however evidence on current practices and adherence to the Nutrition Care Process framework in Indonesia is scarce. This study explored oncolo...

Abstract Despite the availability of effective vaccines, HPV vaccination uptake among adolescent girls in India remains low. Most existing studies focus primarily on parental awareness or hesitancy, with limited attentio...

Abstract Background Chronic conditions cause millions of deaths annually worldwide. Remote patient monitoring using wearable devices and sensors, combined with machine learning (ML), offers promising strategies for disea...

Abstract Background This study examined the associations of reallocating time among 24-hour movement behaviors (24HMB) on cardiometabolic health outcomes (anthropometric indicators, blood pressure, glucose, lipids) in ad...

Abstract BackgroundRisk of bias (RoB) assessment of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) is vital to answering systematic review questions accurately. Manual RoB assessment for hundreds of RCTs is a cognitively ...

ObjectiveTo summarize the best evidence for non-surgical intervention in periodontitis among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, and to provide a basis for medical and nursing staff to carry out periodontitis managem...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Families of children with special needs face sustained emotional, psychological, and social challenges that can profoundly influence both caregiver well‐being and child health outcomes. Pri...