Effects of an interprofessional care concept in nursing homes evaluated in the SaarPHIR project: A cluster-randomized controlled trial. by Lisa Tönnies, Viola Zimmer, Alexandra Piotrowski, Thorsten Lehr, Sonja Laag, Juliane Köberlein-Neu

“…Transfers are stressful for residents, and hospital stays can lead to infections and functional decline. Increasing the role of general practitioners and improving collaboration between professionals may reduce hospitalizations. …”
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Enhancing Internet of Things security in healthcare using a blockchain-driven lightweight hashing system by Bassam W. Aboshosha, M. Mokhtar Zayed, Hany S. khalifa, Rabie A. Ramadan

“…Abstract Background The rapid expansion of Internet of Things applications in healthcare has created new opportunities for improving patient care through real-time monitoring and data sharing. …”
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AI in Home Care—Evaluation of Large Language Models for Future Training of Informal Caregivers: Observational Comparative Case Study by Clara Pérez-Esteve, Mercedes Guilabert, Valerie Matarredona, Einav Srulovici, Susanna Tella, Reinhard Strametz, José Joaquín Mira

“… BackgroundThe aging population presents an accomplishment for society but also poses significant challenges for governments, health care systems, and caregivers. Elevated rates of functional limitations among older adults, primarily caused by chronic conditions, necessitate adequate and safe care, including in-home settings. …”
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HEPATORENAL SYNDROME WITH ACUTE RENAL FAILURE IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE: MODERN ASPECTS OF CLINICAL PRESENTATION AND INTENSIVE CARE by R. R. Nagimullin, F. A. Shipulin, A. Zh. Bayalieva

“…Acute renal failure is considered a functional, progressive, oliguric, but reversible kidney disease that occurs due to severe liver disease with hepatic insufficiency. …”
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Evaluation of the clinical and cost effectiveness of intermediate care clinics for diabetes (ICCD): a multicentre cluster randomised controlled trial. by Andrew Wilson, Joseph Paul O'Hare, Ainsley Hardy, Neil Raymond, Ala Szczepura, Ric Crossman, Darrin Baines, Kamlesh Khunti, Sudhesh Kumar, Ponnusamy Saravanan, ICCD trial group

“…Community based, intermediate care clinics for diabetes (ICCDs) were considered one solution and are functioning across the UK. …”
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Test methods for adhesive polymer compositions in development and quality control for stoma care products on the example of adhesive baseplates (review) by I. A. Sadkovskii, L. A. Korol, A. B. Karabanova, A. V. Korolenko, E. A. Shemetova, I. I. Krasnyuk, G. V. Ramenskaya, M. A. Mandrik

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Patient experiences in multidisciplinary care for persistent somatic symptoms across four European countries: a cross-sectional comparison by Bernd Löwe, Angelika Weigel, Tim C Olde Hartman, Judith G M Rosmalen, Nick Mamo, Aleksandra Kustra-Mulder, Denise J C Hanssen, Lineke Tak

“…Objectives The aim of this study is to explore patients with persistent somatic symptoms and functional disorders’ (PSS/FD) experiences of and preferences for multidisciplinary care across Europe. …”
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Unmet long-term care needs and their association with health-related quality of life among Chinese oldest-old population by Jiajun Qiao, Yiwei Qiao, Jialong Tan, Nuo Chen, Nan Peng, Zongfu Mao, Yali Zhao, Chen Chen, Yao Yao

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Evolution of mobility, pain/discomfort, self-care, and mental health in patients with alpha-mannosidosis: an international caregiver and patient survey by Karolina M. Stepien, Sophie Thomas, Julia B. Hennermann, Christina Lampe, Nicole M. Muschol, Maria Juliana Ballesta-Martínez, Jordi Cruz, Mónica López-Rodríguez, Anneliese Barth, Martin Magner, Allan M. Lund, Vasilica Plaiasu, Andrea Ballabeni, Francesca Donà, Heather M. Morgan, Nathalie Guffon

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Gratitude and sleep disturbance in primary care patients: the mediating roles of health self-efficacy, health behaviors, and psychological distress by Heather R. Altier, Jameson K. Hirsch, Annemarie Weber, Niko Kohls, Jörg Schelling, Loren L. Toussaint, Fuschia M. Sirois, Martin Offenbächer, Martin Offenbächer

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Effects of pneumatic tube systems on viscoelastic coagulation tests in septic patients and healthy individuals: protocol of the randomized controlled VETaPT-trial by Martin Mirus, Erik Buehrer, Lars Heubner, Christian Schnabel, Thea Koch, Peter Markus Spieth

“…However, the effect of PTS transport on VET results remains unclear, especially with newer VET technologies and in critically ill patients, who may be more vulnerable to acceleration forces.ObjectiveThe VETaPT (Viscoelastic Testing after Pneumatic Tube Transport) trial investigates whether PTS transport influences results of three next generation VET and platelet function testing in healthy volunteers and critically ill septic patients. …”
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Complex estimation of functional changes in the organism of healthy rats which consumed water of the lake Kagul as drinking water by Kovalchuk L.I., Mokiyenko A.V., Nasibullin B.A., Solodova L.B., Guscha S.G., Oleshko O.Ya., Bakholdina O.I.

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Type I IFN induces long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase 1 to generate a phosphatidic acid reservoir for lipotoxic saturated fatty acids by Shelley Barnhart, Masami Shimizu-Albergine, Eyal Kedar, Vishal Kothari, Baohai Shao, Melissa Krueger, Cheng-Chieh Hsu, Jingjing Tang, Jenny E. Kanter, Farah Kramer, Danijel Djukovic, Vadim Pascua, Yueh-Ming Loo, Lucrezia Colonna, Sadie J. Van den Bogaerde, Jie An, Michael Gale, Jr., Karen Reue, Edward A. Fisher, Sina A. Gharib, Keith B. Elkon, Karin E. Bornfeldt

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PO20 | Impact of endovascular treatment on functional outcome in ischemic stroke: a real-world retrospective study

“…These findings reinforce the value of a combined therapeutic approach in acute IS care. Conclusions: Predictors of poor functional outcome in IS patients treated with MT include higher stroke severity, use of general anesthesia, need for stenting, and longer procedural times. …”
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Empowering pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients with cancer utilizing generative AI chatbots to reduce psychological burden and enhance treatment engagement: a pilot stu... by Joe Hasei, Mana Hanzawa, Akihito Nagano, Naoko Maeda, Shinichirou Yoshida, Makoto Endo, Nobuhiko Yokoyama, Motoharu Ochi, Hisashi Ishida, Hideki Katayama, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Eiji Nakata, Ryuichi Nakahara, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Hirokazu Tsukahara, Toshifumi Ozaki

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in People with HIV: an Evidence-Based Review by Read AT, Akodu J, Barber TJ, Brown JP, Burns FM, Hurst JR, Miller RF, Lipman MCI

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Prevalence of anxiety symptoms among caregivers of children with ADHD attending pediatric and speech therapy departments by Aldana Zayed, Mariwan Husni, Mohammed Al Montasser Mahmoud, Maryam Fakri, Fateh Khan, Yousif AlMaskati, Zainab Shamlan, Aysha Shujaie, Shoug AlGhazal, Yasmeen Abusiyam, Fatima AlMoqahwi, Haitham Jahrami

“…The study revealed that although parents did not exhibit any increased level of generalized anxiety, depression, or burden of care, they were more anxious about their children’s health. …”
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Chest wall strapping in a porcine model: Dynamic dysanapsis dilates airways for optimized function of the “oversized” lung by Eric Abston, Michael Eberlein

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International Expert Consensus on Relevant Health and Functioning Concepts to Assess in Users of Tobacco and Nicotine Products: Delphi Study by Vivienne Law, Esther F Afolalu, Linda Abetz-Webb, Lee Andrew Wemyss, Andrew Turner, Christelle Chrea

“… BackgroundA Delphi study was conducted to reach a consensus among international clinical and health care experts on the most important health and functioning self-reported concepts when evaluating a switch from smoking cigarettes to using smoke-free tobacco and/or nicotine products (sf-TNPs). …”
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Optimizing the Management and Outcomes of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: A Proposal of a Standardized Multidisciplinary Team Care Pathway by Kliment Gatzinsky, Sam Eldabe, Jean-Philippe Deneuville, Wim Duyvendak, Nicolas Naiditch, Jean-Pierre Van Buyten, Philippe Rigoard

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