Prognostic Value of Hospital Frailty Risk Score and Clinical Outcomes in Critical Limb‐Threatening Ischemia and End‐Stage Kidney Disease by Monil Majmundar, Wan‐Chi Chan, Vivek Bhat, Kunal N. Patel, Kirk A. Hance, Georges Hajj, Axel Thors, Kamal Gupta

“…Background End‐stage kidney disease (ESKD) is commonly associated with critical limb‐threatening ischemia (CLTI) and frailty. …”
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Estimation of Genetic Parameters for Growth and Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Resistance in Different Strains of Penaeus vannamei by Guixian HUANG, Xupeng LI, Jiteng TIAN, Sheng LUAN, Jie KONG, Baoxiang CAO, Ning LIU, Kun LUO, Jian TAN, Jiawang CAO, Ping DAI, Baolong CHEN, Guangfeng QIANG, Mianyu LIU, Yang LIU, Hongjie WANG, Xuehui LIU, Juan SUI, Xianhong MENG

“…Due to the complex genetic background of existing P. vannamei germplasm resources in China, genetic parameters are influenced considerably by the tested population, infection methods, and other factors. …”
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Development of Women Resilience in the Workplace: A Solution to Break the Glass Ceiling by Farajallah Rahimi, Maral Ahmadi Arpanahi

“…In this research, library method was used to collect information related to theoretical literature and research background, and questionnaire was used to collect data related to research variables. …”
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Descriptive analysis of total elbow arthroplasty for distal humerus fractures: 30-day complications by Dany El-Najjar, Apoorva Mehta, Caroline Taber, Puneet Gupta, Joel R. Peterson, Brandon Rogalski, Charles M. Jobin, David P. Trofa

“…Background Although functional outcomes of total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) for distal humerus fractures are satisfactory, there is a high rate of complications. …”
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Effectiveness of the GRACE risk score according to troponin elevation in patients admitted with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome: a post hoc analysis of the UKGRIS parallel... by Chris P Gale, Derek P Chew, Andrew T Yan, David B Brieger, Ramesh Nadarajah, Catherine Reynolds, Catherine Fernandez, Linda Sharples, Kathryn Carruthers, Keith A A Fox, Rachael Gilberts, Shaun Goodman, Deborah Stocken, Suleman Aktaa

“…Background The effectiveness of risk stratification using the Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) Risk Score (GRS) for patients presenting to hospital with suspected non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTEACS) according to troponin elevation is unknown.Methods Post hoc analysis of a phase 3 parallel group cluster randomised controlled trial (UK GRACE Risk Score, UKGRIS) of adult patients presenting with suspected NSTEACS to 42 hospitals in England between 9 March 2017 and 30 December 2019, with hospitals randomised (1:1) to standard care or according to the GRS and associated guidelines. …”
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Outcomes in quality improvement and patient safety training: moving from in-person to synchronous distance education by Chenwei Wu, Anders Chen, Natasha Kwendakwema, Lisa K Vande Vusse, Maya Narayanan, Lindee Strizich, Tyler Albert

“…Background The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated increased synchronous distance education (SDE) in graduate medical education, presenting challenges for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) best practices, which call for integration with daily clinical care and investigation of real patient safety events.Objective To evaluate educational outcomes for QIPS training after conversion of a mature, in-person curriculum to SDE.Methods 68 postgraduate year (PGY)-1 residents were surveyed before and after the SDE Culture of Patient Safety training in June 2020, and 59 PGY-2s were administered the Quality Improvement Knowledge Application Tool-Revised (QIKAT-R) before and after the SDE QIPS seminar series in July–August 2020. …”
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Acute Declines in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate in Patients Treated With Benazepril and Hydrochlorothiazide Versus Amlodipine and Risk of Cardiovascular Outcomes by Elaine Ku, Kenneth Jamerson, Timothy P. Copeland, Charles E. McCulloch, Hocine Tighiouart, Mark J. Sarnak

“…Background Acute declines in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) occur commonly after starting angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitors. …”
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Screening for Caregiver Stress in an Urban Medical Home for Children with Medical Complexity: Results of a Pilot Study by Courtney L. Horton, Julie E. Heier, John R. Barber, Nicola Brodie

“…Background: Children with medical complexity (CMC), a subset of children with special healthcare needs, have chronic conditions affecting multiple organ systems, require medical technology, and account for a significant share of pediatric healthcare spending despite comprising only 1% of the population. …”
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Identifying high-risk Fontan phenotypes using K-means clustering of cardiac magnetic resonance-based dyssynchrony metrics by Addison Gearhart, Sunakshi Bassi, Rahul H. Rathod, Rebecca S. Beroukhim, Stuart Lipsitz, Maxwell P. Gold, David M. Harrild, Audrey Dionne, Sunil J. Ghelani

“…Background: Individuals with a Fontan circulation encompass a heterogeneous group with adverse outcomes linked to ventricular dilation, dysfunction, and dyssynchrony. …”
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Impact of Statin Nonacceptance on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Diabetes by Nisarg Shah, Zhou Lan, C. Justin Brown, Seth S. Martin, Alexander Turchin

“…Background Many patients with diabetes do not accept statin therapy despite being at increased risk for cardiovascular events compared with the general population. …”
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A Review of Multidisciplinary Evidence on the Role of Urban Green Space in Improving the Sleep Quality of the Elderly by Ning KANG, Han XIE, Tao JIANG

“…The elderly with genetically susceptible gut microbiota may experience distinct sleep improvement effects from green spaces compared to those with more stable gut microbiota compositions. Additionally, culturally-specific lifestyle patterns and attitudes toward nature may lead to variations in sleep improvement outcomes among the elderly from diverse cultural backgrounds when they use green spaces.ConclusionResearch on improving sleep health of the elderly must transcend single-discipline limitations, integrating theories and research methods from multiple fields including geriatrics and gerontology, neuroscience and neurology, psychiatry, psychology, behavioral science, sociology, rehabilitation medicine, exercise science, and environmental science and ecology. …”
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The Effect of the Toothbrushing and Surface Treatments on the Surface Roughness of Interim Crown Materials Used for Conventional, Subtractive, and Additive Manufacturing Techniques... by Beşar İzzetağa, Onur Şahin, Ayşegül Köroğlu, Hatice Nalan Bozoğulları

“…Material and methods: 80 disk-shaped specimens were prepared from 4 different interim crown materials; one auto-polymerized polymethyl methacrylate resin (PMMA);(IM) and one bis-acryl composite resin;(AC) for conventional technique, one computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) PMMA block;(TC) for subtractive process, one 3-dimensionally (3D) printed resin;(CB) for additive process. …”
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Invasive Versus Conservative Strategy in Older Adults ≥75 Years of Age With Non–ST‐segment–Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Co... by Amit Rout, Mohamad B. Moumneh, Kriti Kalra, Sahib Singh, Aakash Garg, Vijay Kunadian, Simone Biscaglia, Mohamad A. Alkhouli, Jennifer A. Rymer, Wayne B. Batchelor, Michael G. Nanna, Abdulla A. Damluji

“…Background Older adults with non–ST‐segment–elevation acute coronary syndrome are less likely to undergo an invasive strategy compared with younger patients. …”
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Risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease After Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Hospitalization among Primary and Secondary Prevention Older Adults by Christopher L. Mosher, Oyomoare L. Osazuwa‐Peters, Michael G. Nanna, Neil R. MacIntyre, Loretta G. Que, Scott M. Palmer, W. Schuyler Jones, Emily C. O'Brien

“…Background Meta‐analyses have suggested that the risk of cardiovascular disease events is significantly higher after a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation, but the populations at highest risk have not been well characterized to date. …”
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Differences in wait-list mortality: Temporary vs durable circulatory support devices by Mahwash Kassi, MD, Salma Zook, MD, Duc Nguyen, MD, PhD, Katelyn Ingram, BS, Sapna Legha, MD, Rayan Yousefzai, MD, Ju Kim, MD, Imad Hussain, MD, Cindy M. Martin, MD, Janardhana Gorthi, MD, Adeel Ahsan Syed, MD, Nadia Fida, MD, Arvind Bhimaraj, MD, Edward A. Graviss, PhD, Ashrith Guha, MD

“…HM3 had the lowest risk of composite outcomes.…”
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Gaining Insight into Operative Performance: Analysis of an Automated 360-Degree Feedback Tool Among Perioperative Staff by Stefanie J. Soelling, MD, MPH, Robert D. Sinyard, MD, Lauren Spigel, MPH, Max Riley, MD, Paul Gregory, PhD, Nick Perdomo, MS, Yves Sonnay, MScPH, Steven Yule, PhD, Steven J. Fishman, MD, Douglas S. Smink, MD, MPH, FACS

“…Background:. Surgery has seen limited adoption of 360-degree feedback tools, and no current tools evaluate intraoperative performance from a technical, nontechnical, or teaching skill perspective. …”
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Radiological indicators and a novel combined predictive model for anticipating difficult laryngoscopy in cervical spondylosis patients: a prospective cohort study by Jiao Li, Yang Tian, Mingya Wang, Jingchao Fang, Hua Zhang, Feng Yue, Mao Xu, Jun Wang, Min Li, Xiangyang Guo, Yongzheng Han

“…Abstract Backgrounds Anticipating difficult laryngoscopy is crucial for preoperative assessment, especially for patients with cervical spondylosis. …”
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Investigating context-specific sedentary behaviours and cardiometabolic health in college-based young adults (CONTEXT-SB): a protocol for a longitudinal observational study by Justin B Moore, Lee Stoner, Craig Paterson, Feng-Chang Lin, Emma Cowley, Michelle L Meyer, Jake Christopher Diana, Aiden James Chauntry, Jeb F Struder, Patricia Pagan-Lassalle, Erik D Hanson

“…Background Sedentary behaviour (SB) is detrimental to cardiometabolic disease (CMD) risk, which can begin in young adulthood. …”
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Discordances in Kinetic Energy Between the Superior Cavopulmonary Connection and Single Ventricle Are Associated With Suboptimal Fontan Outcomes: A Pre‐Fontan 4‐Dimensional Flow St... by Jacqueline Contento, Mithra Agamy, Maren Brinken, Ryan O'Hara, Nicholas Mouzakis, Janet Kruetzer, Rittal Mehta, Roland Axt‐Fliedner, Elias Balaras, Francesco Capuano, Ravi Vegulla, Yves d'Udekem, Yue‐Hin Loke

“…Background Patients with functional single ventricle (SV) are at risk for adverse outcomes after staged palliation from the superior cavopulmonary connection (SCPC) to the Fontan. …”
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Effectiveness of dolutegravir-based vs boosted darunavir-based first-line 3-drug regimens in people with HIV with advanced disease: A trial emulation by Roberta Gagliardini, Andrea Giacomelli, Cristina Mussini, Stephen R. Cole, Jessie K. Edwards, Carmela Pinnetti, Alessandro Raimondi, Spinello Antinori, Silvia Nozza, Valentina Mazzotta, Giulia Carla Marchetti, Sergio Lo Caputo, Alessandro Tavelli, Antonella d'Arminio Monforte, Andrea Antinori, Alessandro Cozzi-Lepri

“…Background: No randomized comparisons exist between dolutegravir (DTG) and boosted-darunavir (DRV/b) for people initiating treatment with advanced HIV. …”
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