Clinical and metabolic phenotyping of continuous versus intermittent ENteral NUTrition in ventilated adults with shock: ENNUT trial protocol by Fabienne Tamion, Abdellah Tebani, Soumeya Bekri, Julien Maizel, Thierry Vanderlinden, Claire Bourel, Damien Du Cheyron, Antoine Marchalot, Zoé Demailly, Jean Baptiste Michot, Guillaume Schnell

“…Descriptive statistics will summarise group characteristics, with the Student’s t-test or the Mann-Whitney U test depending on data distribution for SOFA score change, and regression for confounders. …”
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Scoping review of evidence-based practice guidelines for the evaluation and care of young children with developmental disabilities in LMIC settings: evidence for action by Melissa Gladstone, David Coghill, Andrew Blaikie, Tracey Smythe, Bolajoko O Olusanya, Sheffali Gulati, Agnes M Mutua, Dorcas N Magai, Brad D Berman, Angelina Kakooza Mwesige, Rebecca Claire Lusobya

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Improving older people’s experiences and safety at transitions of care: the PACT mixed-methods study including RCT by Jenni Murray, Ruth Baxter, Jane O’Hara, Laura Sheard, Catherine Hewitt, Natasha Hardicre, Charles Vincent, Eirini Oikonomou, Gerry Richardson, Rosie Shannon, Kalpita Baird, Stephen Brealey, Robbie Foy, Laura Mandefield, Sarah Hampton, Ed Breckin, Lubena Mirza, Alfredo Palacios, Sally Moore, Jayne Marran, Jacqui Elliot, Jane Schofield, Alison Cracknell, Beth Woods, Sarah Cockayne, Thomas Mills, Yvonne Birks, Olivia Joseph, Rebecca Lawton

“…We also tested the process of data collection for our secondary outcomes, patient experience (measured by PACT-M) at 5, 30 and 90 days post discharge. …”
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The Relationship between Serum Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Dietary Inflammatory Index in Children with Recurrent Respiratory Infections by Natalia Związek, Anna Prescha, Daiva Gorczyca, Mariola Paściak, Bogumiła Szponar, James R. Hebert

“…Children with recurrent respiratory tract infections (RRIs) frequently use health care services and antibiotics, undergo surgical procedures and are at risk of asthma in early life. In RRIs, the induction of the immune system and inflammatory processes is associated with changes in metabolic milieu; however, the polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) blood profile in RRIs has not been well recognized. …”
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Initial co-ideation phase of a shared decision-making tool aimed at promoting physical activity in primary care: views expressed by patients, academics, and healthcare professional... by Maria Valle Ramirez-Duran, Lola Prieto-López, Cristina Antón-Rodríguez, Andrés García-Ramos, Diana Monge-Martín, Juan Gómez-Salgado, Juan Gómez-Salgado, Valle Coronado-Vázquez, Valle Coronado-Vázquez

“…Within the second topic, four other categories emerged: Functional value of SDM tools: personalisation, relevance, and shared responsibility; Collaborative dynamics between patients and professionals; Structural and relational barriers to shared decision-making such as time constraints in consultations and lack of training in motivational communication and Implementation difficulties related to digital literacy and access; Tailoring SDM tools: personalisation, inclusivity, and real-life applicability such simplifying the language, co-designing the tool with patients, and integrating it into routine clinical workflows were the recommended strategies to facilitate adoption.ConclusionThis initial co-ideation process revealed key user preferences and implementation challenges that should be considered when developing a shared decision-making tool for promoting physical activity in primary care. …”
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Dynamic relationship between gut microbiota and post-necrotizing pancreatitis: insights from a multi-stage 16S rRNA sequencing study by Jiongdi Lu, Jiongdi Lu, Zhe Wang, Zhe Wang, Feng Cao, Feng Cao, Jia Li, Guofeng Ji, Guofeng Ji, Fei Li, Fei Li

“…Functional prediction suggested disruptions in cellular processes, including apoptosis and necroptosis, and links to pathways associated with inflammatory and metabolic diseases. …”
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Social Listening for Patient Experiences With Stopping Extended-Release Buprenorphine: Content Analysis of Reddit Messages by Michael K Gilbert, Ashlynn R Daughton, Howard D Chilcoat, Celine M Laffont, Stephanie Strafford, Angela M DeVeaugh-Geiss

“…Emergent constructs related to cessation-related knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and experiences were also identified as part of the data coding and annotation process. ResultsOf 6082 total, 3041 records were coded and analyzed; most (n=2692, 97.4%) referenced BUP-XR, of which, 43.8% (n=1179) referenced cessation of BUP-XR as MOUD. …”
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Awareness among Women about Epidural Analgesia in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Sarah W. Alnosaier, Asrar A. Alahmadi, Sarah W. Alnafe, Bandar S. Alshehry

“…Background: Labor is a challenging life experience that many women undergo. This experience may cause physical and/or psychological stress before and during the birth process. …”
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Understanding the nature and dynamics of self-affirmation in non-depressed and subclinically depressed Indian adults: a thematic analysis by Gyanesh Kumar Tiwari, Priyanka Parihar, Ajit Kumar Singh, Amit Kumar Macorya, Anurag Shukla, Archana Singh, Archna Choudhary, Ashutosh Pandey

“…Abstract Background Self-affirmation, a crucial concept that promotes self-esteem and individual development amidst life challenges, has proven therapeutic, preventative, and enhancing benefits. …”
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Lifetime prevalence of psychotic experience, and its associated factors among Senegalese women: a cross-sectional study by Joshua Okyere, Samuel Salu, Castro Ayebeng, Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani, Kwamena Sekyi Dickson

“…Abstract Background Psychotic experiences, which include a range of symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations, is an indication of elevated risk for mental disorders and poor quality of life. These experiences are often underreported and undertreated in low- and middle-income countries, including Senegal. …”
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Moderators’ Experiences of the Safety and Effectiveness of Patient Engagement in an Asthma Online Health Community: Exploratory Qualitative Interview Study by Helen E Wood, Georgios Dimitrios Karampatakis, Neil S Coulson, Nishanth Sastry, Xiancheng Li, Stephanie J C Taylor, Chris J Griffiths, Anna De Simoni

“…Three main themes were generated from data analysis: moderation processes, challenges to effective moderation, and OHC effectiveness. …”
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Internal Facilitation by Health Assistants for the “WHO Lay Health Worker Dementia Care” in Rural Uganda: A Formative Evaluation by Wakida EK, Obua C, Rukundo GZ, Samantha M, Maling S, Karungi CK, Talib ZM, Haberer J, Bartels SJ

“…The integrated Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (i-PARIHS) framework guided data collection and analysis, focusing on implementation support, process improvement, and practice sustainment.Results: Strong support was found for health assistants’ roles in facilitating lay health worker-led dementia care at the community level. …”
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Effects of preweaning milk allowance on long-term metabolism in Holstein heifers by L.N. Leal, J.B. Daniel, J. Doelman, B.R. Keppler, M.A. Steele, J. Martín-Tereso

“…However, the biological mechanisms linking early life nutrient supply and future performance remain insufficiently understood. …”
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Insomnia prehabilitation in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients: Protocol for a pilot, multicentre, randomised controlled trial comparing nurse delivered sleep restriction thera... by Leanne Fleming, Solveiga Zibaite, Simon D Kyle, Kathleen Boyd, Vivien Green, James Mansell, Beatrix Elsberger, David Young

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder that negatively impacts daytime functioning and quality of life. Breast cancer patients report higher rates of insomnia and more circadian disruption than other cancer groups. …”
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Real-time PCR and immunohistochemistry detection of Wolbachia in adult Dirofilaria immitis from dogs treated with doxycycline and ivermectin by Yi Chu, Kaori Sakamoto, Christopher C. Evans, Michael T. Dzimianski, Crystal Fricks, Abdelmoneim Mansour, Utami DiCosty, Scott McCall, John W. McCall, C. Thomas Nelson, Andrew R. Moorhead

“…Abstract Background Wolbachia is present in all life stages of Dirofilaria immitis. Wolbachia surface protein (WSP) can be highly immunogenic and induce acute inflammatory reactions in the host upon worm death. …”
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Using geographically weighted regression analysis to cluster under-nutrition and its predictors among under-five children in Ethiopia: Evidence from demographic and health survey. by Amare Muche, Mequannent Sharew Melaku, Erkihun Tadesse Amsalu, Metadel Adane

“…Thus, this study aimed to address this gap.<h4>Methods</h4>The data were obtained from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) 2016. …”
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Keeping Active with Texting after Stroke (KATS): a single-arm feasibility and acceptability study of a behavioural intervention to promote community-based physical activity after s... by Gozde Ozakinci, Stephan U Dombrowski, Andrew Murphy, Albert Farre, Jenna Breckenridge, Jacqui H Morris, Linda A Irvine, Keith Jenkinson

“…It delivers a structured sequence of 103 messages over 14 weeks to support the uptake and maintenance of physical activities following stroke rehabilitation.Outcomes Data on recruitment, retention and satisfaction were collected. …”
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Patient-Centered, Theory-Based, Online Intervention to Promote a Physically Active Lifestyle for People With Multiple Sclerosis: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Chungyi Chiu, Vaishnavi Sridharan, Mojtaba Khaliji, Md Refat Uz Zaman Sajib, Xiaotian Gao, Kathleen Zackowski

“… BackgroundPeople with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience life challenges due to the nature of disease progression. …”
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Identifying, Engaging, and Supporting Care Partners in Clinical Settings: Protocol for a Patient Portal–Based Intervention by Catherine M DesRoches, Deborah Wachenheim, Jessica Ameling, Aysel Cibildak, Nancy Cibotti, Zhiyong Dong, Alexandra Drane, Isabel Hurwitz, Jennifer Meddings, Jody Naimark, Kimberly O'Donnell, Christine Winger, Sarah Stephens Winnay, Jordan Young, Jennifer L Wolff

“…Three days in advance of a visit, patients were invited to log on to their patient portal account and answer a brief questionnaire as part of the routine electronic check-in process asking them to (1) identify themselves as the patient or someone answering for the patient, (2) report major life changes, (3) set the agenda for the upcoming visit, and (4) report on care partner responsibilities. …”
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Phenological growth and development stages of asparagus pea (Tetragonolobus purpureus Moench.) under different sowing patterns in the conditions of the Right-Bank Forest-Steppe of... by I. Bobos, O. Komar, I. Fedosiy, A. Matvienko

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