Existential distress in patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers: study protocol of a longitudinal cohort study by Sigrun Vehling, Rebecca Philipp, Anna Kalender, Carsten Bokemeyer, Karin Oechsle

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Laboratory diagnosis of H. pylori among dyspeptic patients using Culture and Rapid urease test by Hogir Mohammed Shukri Saadi, Ali Yahya Saeed

“…Invasive techniques frequently disapproved by patients because it is inconvenient but still remain reliable methods. …”
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The efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions for patients with COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Li Li, Ying Wu, Ying Zhang, Lingyun Tian, Yinglan Li

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Assessing readiness: the impact of an experiential learning entrustable professional activity-based residency preparatory course by Edward L. Ha, Alexandra Milin Glaeser, Holly Wilhalme, Clarence Braddock

“…The authors developed an experiential learning EPA-based capstone course for assessment to determine impact on learner self-assessed ratings of readiness for residency and acquisition of medical knowledge. All fourth-year students from the classes of 2018–2020 completed a required course in the spring for assessment of multiple EPAs, including managing core complaints, performing basic procedures, obtaining informed consent, and providing patient handoffs. …”
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Reducing unnecessary vitamin testing in general practice: barriers and facilitators according to general practitioners and patients by H. Hofstede, H.A.M. van der Burg, B.C. Mulder, A.M. Bohnen, P.J.E. Bindels, N.J. de Wit, E.I.T. de Schepper, S.F. van Vugt

“…These networks participated in the Reducing Vitamin Testing in Primary Care Practice (REVERT) study, a clustered randomized trial comparing two de-implementation strategies to reduce test ordering in primary care in the Netherlands.Participants Twenty-one GPs, with a maximum of 1 GP per practice who took part in the REVERT study, and 22 patients (who were invited by their GP during vitamin-related consultations) were recruited, from which 20 GPs and 19 patients agreed to participate in this study.Results The most important factor hampering vitamin-test reduction programmes is the mismatch between patients and medical professionals regarding the presumed appropriate indications for testing for vitamin D and B12. …”
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Genotype‐phenotype correlation in 99 familial adenomatous polyposis patients: A prospective prevention protocol by Junea C. de Oliveira, Danilo V. Viana, Cleyton Zanardo, Erika M. M. Santos, André E. de Paula, Edenir I. Palmero, Benedito M. Rossi

“…Conclusions The genotype‐phenotype correlation in Brazilian individuals with FAP revealed specific findings not previously reported for other cohorts, demonstrating the relevance of knowledge regarding the variable pathogenic variants and clinical presentation in different populations for adequate individual clinical management of patients harboring this medical condition.…”
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Pulmonary Densitovolumetry Using Computed Tomography in Patients with Nontuberculous Mycobacteria: Correlation with Pulmonary Function Tests by Patricia Gomes Cytrangulo De Marca, Telma Goldenberg, Fernanda Carvalho Queiroz Mello, Alysson Roncally Silva Carvalho, Alan Ranieri Medeiros Guimarães, Roberto Mogami, Agnaldo José Lopes

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REAL-WORLD OUTCOME IN THE PRE-CAR-T ERA OF MYELOMA PATIENTS QUALIFYING FOR CAR-T CELL THERAPY by Ulrike Bacher, Simon Brechbühl, Barbara Jeker, Thomas Pabst

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Predictive and Prognostic Value of Inflammatory and Nutritional Indexes in Patients with Breast Cancer Receiving Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy by Mustafa Ozgur Arici, Derya Kivrak Salim, Murat Kocer, Ahmet Sukru Alparslan, Baris Rafet Karakas, Banu Ozturk

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Influence of religion and spirituality on head and neck cancer patients and their caregivers: a protocol for a scoping review by Maheeka Seneviwickrama, Ruwan Jayasinghe, Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi, Simon N. Rogers, Su Keill, Sakuntha Ratnapreya, Sriyani Ranasinghe, Sashini Shehana Denagamagei, Irosha Perera

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Ophthalmologists’ and patients’ perspectives on treatments for diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy in Vietnam: a descriptive qualitative study by Tunde Peto, Nathan Congdon, Lynne Lohfeld, Hoang Tran, Katie Curran, Van Thu Nguyen, Tung Thanh Hoang, Hue Thi Nguyen, Quan Nhu Nguyen, Catherine Dardis, Hoang Huy Tran, Anh Tuan Vu, Mai Quoc Tung

“…Briefly, factors that influence DR treatment decisions for ophthalmologists are medical considerations (ie, severity of disease, benefits and risks), availability (ie, treatment and resources) and patient-related factors (ie, costs and adherence). …”
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Multimorbidity patterns in patients with heart failure: an observational Spanish study based on electronic health records by Antonio Gimeno-Miguel, Anyuli Gracia Gutiérrez, Beatriz Poblador-Plou, Carlos Coscollar-Santaliestra, J Ignacio Pérez-Calvo, Miguel J Divo, Amaia Calderón-Larrañaga, Alexandra Prados-Torres, Fernando J Ruiz-Laiglesia

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Correlated factors of posttraumatic growth in patients with colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Dingyuan Wei, Xue Wang, Mengxing Wang, Jiayan Wang, Fangping Chen, Luyang Jin, Xuemei Xian

“…Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify and synthesize the factors correlated with posttraumatic growth (PTG) in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). Methods: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang database, China Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP) and SinoMed were searched for studies that reported data on the correlated factors associated with PTG in patients with CRC from inception to September 3, 2024. …”
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Protecting the Autonomy of Patients with Severe Mental Illness Through Psychiatric Advance Directive Peer-Facilitation by Nicholas Karasik

“…Circumventing Undue Provider Influence on Patient Autonomy The risk to patient autonomy is pervasive because of the advanced nature of medical practice and the dependence of patients to providers. …”
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Antipsychotic prescribing practices and patient, family member and healthcare professional perceptions of antipsychotic prescribing in acute care settings: a scoping review protoco... by Zahinoor Ismail, Daniel Niven, Kirsten Fiest, Lisa Burry, Karla D Krewulak, Natalia Jaworska, Stephana Julia Moss, Zara Stelfox

“…Introduction Antipsychotic medications are commonly prescribed off-label in acutely ill patients for non-psychiatric clinical indications such as delirium or insomnia. …”
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Clinical and audiological characteristics in adults with tinnitus in South Africa by Katijah Khoza-Shangase, Snethemba P. Mkhize

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Understanding moral distress among healthcare personnel in end-of-life care hospital settings by Ana María Medina Ch, Andrea Mejía-Grueso, Jerónimo Ramírez Pazos, Martha Patricia Rodríguez Sánchez, Claudia Irene Giraldo-Villate

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Decoding skin cancer classification: perspectives, insights, and advances through researchers’ lens by Amartya Ray, Sujan Sarkar, Friedhelm Schwenker, Ram Sarkar

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Epistaxis first-aid management: a needs assessment among healthcare providers by Leigh Sowerby, Chandheeb Rajakumar, Matthew Davis, Brian Rotenberg

“…This study identifies an area where knowledge is lacking and the potential for improvement in patient management and education. …”
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Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation among patients with heart and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a hospital in Tirana by Ledi Necaj

“…Also, an important factor in the positive dynamics of the patient's recovery is his relationship with the doctor and medical personnel involved in the treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases.…”
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