The relationship between job stress and the perception of patient safety culture among Palestinian hospital nurses by Loai M. Zabin, Jamal Qaddumi, Sajed Faisal Ghawadra

“…Abstract Background Patient safety is a global concern, with high rates of medical errors reported annually. …”
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Major Adverse Kidney Events in Hospitalized Older Patients With Acute Kidney Injury: Machine Learning–Based Model Development and Validation Study by Xiao-Qin Luo, Ning-Ya Zhang, Ying-Hao Deng, Hong-Shen Wang, Yi-Xin Kang, Shao-Bin Duan

“… BackgroundAcute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in hospitalized older patients, associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. …”
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Primary prevention cardiovascular disease risk prediction model for contemporary Chinese (1°P-CARDIAC): Model derivation and validation using a hybrid statistical and machine-learn... by Yekai Zhou, Celia Jiaxi Lin, Qiuyan Yu, Joseph Edgar Blais, Eric Yuk Fai Wan, Emmanuel Wong, Kathryn Tan, David Chung-Wah Siu, Kai Hang Yiu, Esther Wai Yin Chan, Doris Yu, William Wong, Tak-Wah Lam, Ian Chi Kei Wong, Ruibang Luo, Celine S L Chui

“…<h4>Background</h4>Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in China and worldwide while we are lacking in validated primary prevention model specifically for Chinese. …”
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Patient reported outcomes in the FDA approved drugs for systemic rheumatic diseases (2013–2024) by Yan Xie, Yang Liu, Yunhe Qin, Geng Yin, Xiaoyuan Chen, Qibing Xie

“…Abstract Background Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in systemic rheumatic diseases (SRDs) are in the forefront of clinical research. …”
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Developing Balanced Quality Indicators for Monitoring Virtual Care in Ambulatory Care Environments: Modified Delphi Panel Process by Samuel Petrie, Oluwatoni Makanjuola, Celia Laur, Emeralda Burke, Patricia Rios, Onil Bhattacharyya, Geetha Mukerji

“… BackgroundWhile the volume of virtual visits increased with the COVID-19 pandemic, little is still known regarding the quality of virtual visits. …”
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The Impact of Digital Inequities on Nasal and Paranasal-Sinus Cancer Disparities in the United States: A Cohort Study by David J Fei-Zhang, Amelia Sherron Lawrence, Daniel C Chelius, Anthony M Sheyn, Jeffrey C Rastatter

“… Abstract BackgroundIn the modern era, the use of technology can substantially impact care access. …”
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Glycolysis-Driven Prognostic Model for Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Insights into the Immune Landscape and Drug Sensitivity by Rongsheng Zhang, Wen Jin, Kankan Wang

“…<b>Background</b>: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a malignant blood disease, is caused by the excessive growth of undifferentiated myeloid cells, which disrupt normal hematopoiesis and may invade several organs. …”
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IL-17A Levels and Progression of Kidney Disease Following Hospitalization with and without Acute Kidney Injury by Jason A. Collett, Alexander H. Flannery, Lucas J. Liu, Tomonori Takeuchi, David P. Basile, Javier A. Neyra

“…IL-17A was higher in patients with progression of kidney disease but not independently associated with subsequent progression of kidney disease. Background. AKI is associated with increased mortality and new or progressive CKD. …”
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A validated multivariable machine learning model to predict cardio-kidney risk in diabetic kidney disease by James L. Jr. Januzzi, Naveed Sattar, Muthiah Vaduganathan, Craig A. Magaret, Rhonda F. Rhyne, Yuxi Liu, Serge Masson, Javed Butler, Michael K. Hansen

“…We sought to develop an accurate means by which to stratify risk in DKD. Methods Clinical variables and biomarkers were evaluated for their ability to predict the adjudicated primary composite endpoint of CREDENCE (Canagliflozin and Renal Events in Diabetes with Established Nephropathy Clinical Evaluation) by 3 years. …”
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Impact of invasive infections on clinical outcomes in acute pancreatitis: early predictive factors and implications for prophylactic anti-infective therapy by Fabienne Bender, Theresa König, Matthias Hecker, Moritz Fritzenwanker, Jacqueline Braun, Joern Pons-Kühnemann, Matthias Wolff, Andreas Hecker, Martin Reichert

“…Abstract Background The use of antibiotic therapy in acute pancreatitis remains controversial and is currently recommended only for confirmed infections of peripancreatic necrosis. …”
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Life-space mobility trajectory patterns and associated characteristics in older cancer survivors: a secondary data analysis by Richard A. Taylor, Marie Bakitas, Rachel Wells, J. Nicholas Odom, Richard. Kennedy, Grant R. Williams, Jennifer Frank, Peng Li

“…Abstract Background Life-space mobility (LSM) measures the size of the real-world geographic area an individual purposely transverses in their daily life. …”
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Atherothrombotic Outcomes After Sodium‐Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors Versus Dipeptidyl Peptidase‐4 Inhibitors in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Territory‐Wide Retrospective... by Pauline Yeung Ng, Andrew Kei‐Yan Ng, April Ip, Wai Ching Sin, Kai‐Hang Yiu

“…Background This study compared the risks of atherothrombotic major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes taking SGLT2 (sodium‐glucose cotransporter 2) inhibitors to those taking DPP‐4 (dipeptidyl peptidase‐4) inhibitors. …”
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Insights into the Prognostic Efficacy of the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in the Era of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy: A Nomogram for Predicting... by Xiang Lin, Wei Wang, Jianming Ding, Zhaodong Fei, Chuanben Chen

“…Background: The geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI), a composite metric of serum albumin and body weight, has emerged as a prognostic tool in various cancers. …”
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Association between cardiometabolic index and coronary artery calcification in young and middle-aged adults with coronary heart disease by Xi Wu, Mingxing Wu, Haobo Huang, Zhe Liu, He Huang, Lei Wang

“…Abstract Background Coronary artery calcification (CAC) serves as a well-established indicator of subclinical atherosclerosis and is a robust predictor of future cardiovascular complications. …”
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Changes in the choice of anaesthetic techniques for caesarean sections among Turkish citizens and migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic: an interrupted time series analysis by Sevim Baltali, Mehmet Baltali, Ayşegül Ercan, Umut Deniz Akdağ, Mehmet Toptaş

“…Methods This single-center, retrospective observational study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. …”
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Development and psychometric evaluation of the CO-PARTNER tool for collaboration and parent participation in neonatal care. by Nicole R van Veenendaal, Jennifer N Auxier, Sophie R D van der Schoor, Linda S Franck, Mireille A Stelwagen, Femke de Groof, Johannes B van Goudoever, Iris E Eekhout, Henrica C W de Vet, Anna Axelin, Anne A M W van Kempen

“…<h4>Background</h4>Active parent participation in neonatal care and collaboration between parents and professionals during infant hospitalization in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is beneficial for infants and their parents. …”
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Exploring Biases of Large Language Models in the Field of Mental Health: Comparative Questionnaire Study of the Effect of Gender and Sexual Orientation in Anorexia Nervosa and Buli... by Rebekka Schnepper, Noa Roemmel, Rainer Schaefert, Lena Lambrecht-Walzinger, Gunther Meinlschmidt

“… Abstract BackgroundLarge language models (LLMs) are increasingly used in mental health, showing promise in assessing disorders. …”
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Investigation of the effects of different denture base fabrication techniques and hard relining resin materials on the fixation of immediate provisional hybrid prosthesis to titani... by Burcu Kanat-Ertürk, Cansu Akarsu, Önjen Tak

“…Abstract Background Denture base fabrication techniques and hard relining resins play critical roles in the clinical durability of implant supported immediate provisional hybrid prostheses (IPHPs). …”
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Association of urbanization-related factors with tuberculosis incidence among 1992 counties in China from 2005 to 2019: a nationwide observational study by Yaping Wang, Xiaoqiu Liu, Yuhong Li, Min Liu, Yiheng Wang, Hongliang Zhang, Jue Liu, Yanlin Zhao

“…We aimed to assess the association between urbanization factors and TB incidence in China. Methods We evaluated urbanization at the county level in China from 2005 to 2019 using a composite index integrating population density, gross domestic product (GDP, per capita), hospital beds per 1000 population, nighttime light (NTL), and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI). …”
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Oakland score to identify low-risk patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding performs well among emergency department patients by Daniel D. DiLena, Sean C. Bouvet, Madeline J. Somers, Maqdooda A. Merchant, Theodore R. Levin, Adina S. Rauchwerger, Dana R. Sax

“…Abstract Background The Oakland Score predicts risk of 30-day adverse events among hospitalized patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) possibly identifying patients who may be safe for discharge. …”
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