Outpatient monitoring of patients with lipoprotein metabolism disorders and other lipidemias by a general practitioner in primary care. Guidelines by O. M. Drapkina, S. A. Boytsov, A. I. Ershova, R. N. Shepel, O. A. Osipova, A. N. Meshkov, A. V. Blokhina, P. V. Ipatov, T. V. Balakhonova, E. D. Savchenko

“…As practical experience is accumulated, the guidelines will be adjusted.The guidelines are intended for general practitioners, family doctors, as well as for mid-level health providers working with the above-mentioned doctors, for paramedics performing the doctor functions. …”
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Efficiency of the Outpatient Diabetes Care System in Czechia: A Geodemographic Perspective by Kateřina Brázová, Luděk Šídlo, Jan Bělobrádek

“…The paper examines the intensity and structure of the use of health services and outlines the current functioning thereof in the context of diabetes care in Czechia. …”
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Impact of General Anesthesia on Ciliary Functional Analysis by Digital High-Speed Videomicroscopy in Suspected Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia by Lionel Benchimol, Noemie Bricmont, Romane Bonhiver, Grégory Hans, Céline Kempeneers, Philippe Lefebvre, Anne-Lise Poirrier

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The utility of liver function tests for mortality prediction within one year in primary care using the algorithm for liver function investigations (ALFI). by David J McLernon, John F Dillon, Frank M Sullivan, Paul Roderick, William M Rosenberg, Stephen D Ryder, Peter T Donnan

“…<h4>Background</h4>Although liver function tests (LFTs) are routinely measured in primary care, raised levels in patients with no obvious liver disease may trigger a range of subsequent expensive and unnecessary management plans. …”
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Exploring barriers and facilitators for the potential implementation of the decision tool-functional independence in primary care by E. A. L. M. Molenaar, J. A. Barten, N. Bleijenberg, N. J. de Wit, C. Veenhof

“…The potential of the tool to foster interprofessional collaboration between general practitioners, physiotherapists, nurses, and social workers. and alleviate societal challenges, emphasizing its relevance in primary care.…”
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A general spectral bandpass adjustment function (SBAF) for harmonizing landsat-sentinel over inland and coastal waters by Thainara M.A. Lima, Vitor S. Martins, Rejane S. Paulino, Cassia B. Caballero, Daniel A. Maciel, Claudia Giardino

“…To ensure compatibility and consistency in harmonized products for aquatic studies, spectral bandpass adjustment function (SBAF) for cross-calibration between OLI and MSI sensors must be carefully derived and applied. …”
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Psychometric analysis of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) in primary care using modern item response theory. by Pascal Jordan, Meike C Shedden-Mora, Bernd Löwe

“…<h4>Objective</h4>The Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) is one of the most frequently used diagnostic self-report scales for screening, diagnosis and severity assessment of anxiety disorder. …”
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Comparison of regional and general anesthesia for retrograde intrarenal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yen Ho, Yu-Ching Wen, Yu-Ching Wen, Liang-Ming Lee, Ke-Hsun Lin, Chi-Hao Hsiao, Chi-Hao Hsiao, Syuan-Hao Syu, Benjamin Chung-Howe Lai, Cho-Hsing Chung, Yung-Wei Lin, Yung-Wei Lin

“…Moreover, RA may offer better long-term renal function preservation and be more cost effective than GA. …”
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Race-neutral versus race-specific GLI reference equations on spirometry interpretation in the general population by Joon Young Choi, Chin Kook Rhee, Yong Suk Jo, Yet Hong Khor

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Point-of-Care Ultrasonography and Worsening of Renal Function in Acute Heart Failure: A Cohort Study by Guillaume Soret, Antonio Leidi, Alexandre Leszek, Christophe Marti, Sebastian Carballo, Jérôme Stirnemann, Olivier Grosgurin, Jean-Luc Reny, Thomas A. Mavrakanas

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Higher everyday functioning, lower quality of life, and home care are associated with persisting symptoms after a COVID-19 infection in German care recipients by Martin J. Koch, Peter K. Kurotschka, Dagmar Holmer, Christine Eidenschink, Tobias Dreischulte, Anita Hausen, Michael Hoelscher, Christian Janke, Thomas Kühlein, Armin Nassehi, Daniel Teupser, Jochen Gensichen, Ildikó Gágyor

“…The risk factors in our study (everyday functioning, depression, cognitive functioning, living in a relationship, care level, educational qualification, vocational qualification, and type of care) differ from those identified in prior meta-analyses on the general population (age, obesity, female sex; these were not significant in our study). …”
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Functional goals and outcomes of rehabilitation within palliative care: a multicentre prospective cohort study by Matthew Maddocks, Lucy Fettes, Naomi Takemura, Joanne Bayly, Helena Talbot-Rice, Karen Turner, Rebecca Tiberini, Richard Harding, Fliss E.M. Murtagh, Richard J. Siegert, Irene J. Higginson, Stephen A. Ashford, Lynne Turner-Stokes

“…Goals had a median (range) timeframe of 28 (1-196) days and spanned 13/30 ICF domains; most frequently mobility, general tasks and demands, mental functions, community, social and civic life, and self-care. …”
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Factors influencing student’s transition from student to workforce in intensive care units by Leonie Olivier, Charlene Downing

“…Background: Staff shortages, the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, increased patient acuity and fiscal restraints contributed to basic nursing students being assigned to intensive care units (ICU). These students, expected to step up and function within the team, were confronted with expectations and situations beyond their clinical preparation for practice. …”
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Identifying common factors of functioning, participation and environment amongst adults requiring specialist oral health care using the International Classification of Functioning,... by Alison Dougall, Francisca Martinez Pereira, Gustavo Molina, Caroline Eschevins, Blánaid Daly, Denise Faulks

“…The objective of the study was to describe an adult population requiring specialist oral health care using the ICF and to identify common factors of functioning, participation and environmental context.…”
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Functional disability among elderly patients attending the General Outpatient clinics of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria by Sada. A. Yahanazu, Baamlong Nicholas, Singh Sanjay, Sada Maryam, Sarafaddeen Arisegi, M. I. Barde, B. A. Suleiman

“… Background: Population ageing is allied to an increase in chronic diseases and decreased functional independence. This study was conducted to assess the functional status of elderly patients attending the General Outpatient Clinic of Usmanu Danfodiyo Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria. …”
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The effect of neuromuscular blocking reversal agents on perioperative neurocognitive function after general anaesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Hao Wang, Xinghua Lv, Lin Wu, Fangli Ma, Ling Wang, Yongqi Wang, Xiaoxia Wang, Yulan Li

“…Conclusions This meta-analysis demonstrated that the use of sugammadex was associated with improved early perioperative neurocognitive function compared to neostigmine when used to reverse neuromuscular blockade, without an increase in the incidence of adverse events. …”
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Translation and Validation of the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Palliative Care (Facit-Pal-14) Scale by Ioanna Tsatsou, Efi Parpa, Maria Nikoloudi, Maria-Aggeliki Kalogeridi, Euaggelia Keramida, Antonis Galanos, Kyriaki Mystakidou

“…The aim of this study was the Greek validation of the Functional Assessment Chronic Illness Therapy-Palliative Care (FACIT-PAL-14) in patients with cancer. …”
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Time to death and its predictors among neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit at Boru Meda General Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia by Adane Baylie Awoke, Feleke Tilahun, Seid Hassen, Fentaw Bialfew, Assressie Molla, Abdulkerim Mengistu Yimam

“…Therefore, this study aimed to determine time to death and its predictors among neonates admitted in the neonatal intensive care unit at Boru Meda General Hospital, northeast Ethiopia, in 2023. …”
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Functional status of the cardiovascular system in the wounded with limb injuries at the levels of health care according to tetrapolar rheography by I. P. Khomenko, S. O. Korol, A. A. Kozhokaru, B. V. Matviichuk, R. M. Sichinava

“…In patients with mild trauma, reducing the levels did not worsen the general condition, and functional disorders were moderate. …”
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Nurses’ usage of validated tools to assess for delirium in general acute care settings: A scoping review protocol [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Aoibhinn Boyd, Leona Bannon, Marcia Kirwan

“…Objectives The aim of this scoping review is to identify how validated assessment tools are used by nurses in general acute care settings to assess for delirium and identify the barriers and enablers for said tools’ use. …”
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