A qualitative study investigating fatigue among Indonesian freight-train drivers by Sevty Auliani, Hafizha Fidya Az-Zahra, Chicha Nursagita, Herman Soetisna, Hardianto Iridiastadi, Wiwik Budiawan

“…While further studies were needed, short-term interventions could be done, including more ergonomic locomotive cabin and improving rest facilities at the transit station. …”
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Management of pediatric candida bloodstream infections: a case study from Louis Turcanu children's hospital, Timișoara by Iulia Cristina Bagiu, Florin George Horhat, Dan Dumitru Vulcanescu, Denisa Andrada Balosin, Delia Muntean, Monica Licker

“…Effective management of Candida BSIs requires the prompt initiation of empirical antifungal therapy, with subsequent adjustments based on specific culture results to optimize treatment effectiveness and reduce the risk of resistance.…”
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Intrauterine intestinal obstruction in a preterm infant with severe mevalonate kinase deficiency – a case report by Henrike Hoermann, Julia Franzel, Juliane Tautz, Prasad T. Oommen, Elke Lainka, Ertan Mayatepek, Thomas Hoehn

“…Data on the neonatal course of severe mevalonate kinase deficiency are still scarce and further studies are needed, particularly on treatment in neonates and young infants.…”
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Gender differences in eating disorders by Elena Ilaria Capuano, Angela Ruocco, Beatrice Scazzocchio, Giulia Zanchi, Camilla Lombardo, Annalisa Silenzi, Elena Ortona, Rosaria Varì

“…Future research and public health initiatives involving schools and families and targeting males should be addressed to promote a healthy relationship with food and body image, reduce stigma, and encourage people to seek help when needed.…”
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PRSS57 GENE EXPRESSION PREDICTS EARLY MOLECULAR RESPONSE FAILURE IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC MYELOID LEUKEMIA by Elif Nur Bozdağ, Güven Çetin, Serap Karaman, Ayşegül Ünüvar, Zeynep Karakaş, Neslihan Abacı, Sema Sırma Ekmekçi

“…Therefore, additional biomarkers that can predict the prognosis are needed.Material and Methods: This study investigated the relationship between serine protease 57 (PRSS57) gene expression, and EMR. …”
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A culturally grounded framework for co-designing policy with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by Margaret Apolima Fono, Felicity Chapman, Carmen Parter, Jodi Knight, Simone Sherriff, Vita Christie, Kylie Gwynne

“…Policy development in Australia has often overlooked Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems, leading to policies that fail to address their unique needs and aspirations. Modern initiatives, such as the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, mark a transformative shift toward integrating Indigenous voices and experiences into policymaking. …”
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Identifying studies evaluating susceptibility factors for chemical health assessments: A case study focused on methylmercury developmental neurotoxicity by Deborah Segal, Rebecca Nachman, Onyemaechi Nweke, Elizabeth Radke, Geanine Brunson, Bita Khoshhal, G. Nicole Helguero, Leonid Kopylev

“…Approach 2 developed a susceptibility filter to limit the screening needed.Approach 1 resulted in the identification of 172 studies with information on MeHg DNT susceptibility. …”
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“Help Being Passed From One Person to the Next”: Factors Defining the Development, Challenges, and Successes of Faculty Peer Mentoring Relationships During Mentee Transitions to En... by Joseph Mirabelli, Jeanne Sanders, Allyson Barlow, Evan Ko, Kelly Cross, Karin Jensen

“…Awards from the National Science Foundation like the NSF Research Initiation in Engineering Formations scaffold this process by providing an opportunity for engineering faculty to conduct funded EER projects with the guidance of an experienced mentor. …”
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Incidence and prognosis of first-ever intracerebral hemorrhage on antiplatelet therapy over 10 years in a population-based stroke registry by Matteo Foschi, Raffaele Ornello, Federico De Santis, Francesca Gabriele, Michele Romoli, Francesco Conversi, Federica De Santis, Berardino Orlandi, Simona Sacco

“…Our findings suggest that APT-ICH exhibits sustained incidence over time and elevated mortality. Urgent initiatives are needed to enhance adherence to established guidelines for APT use. …”
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Risk factors and outcome for bloodstream infections due to fluconazole-resistant Candida parapsilosis: a 22-year single-center retrospective study by Cihan Semet, Esra Kazak, Beyza Ener, Seçil Ak, Güven Özkaya, Harun Ağca, Yasemin Heper, Emel Yılmaz, Halis Akalın

“…Further multicenter research is needed to validate findings and optimize treatment for fluconazole resistant candidemia. …”
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A call for locally led postharvest innovation to urgently address global nutrition insecurity by Penina Yumbya, Kristen Becker, Katheryn Gregerson, Heather Hayashi, Archie Jarman, Michel Kabirigi, Erin McGuire, Erin McGuire

“…Achieving this requires innovations tailored to regional and local needs, improved postharvest systems, and capacity strengthening that simultaneously promote equity. …”
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Comparison of length of stay in community-acquired pneumonia patients who fit protocol for pharmacy driven de-escalation of ceftriaxone to standard of care by Brady Raab, Faith Furst, Katelyn Zumpf, Tina Samson, Timothy F. Murrey

“…Future prospective studies are needed to validate these findings and explore broader implementation strategies in diverse healthcare settings.…”
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Benchmarking and Lessons Learned from Using SharePoint as an Electronic Lab Notebook in Engineering Joint Research Projects by Kim Feldhoff, Tim Opatz, Hajo Wiemer, Martin Zinner, Steffen Ihlenfeldt

“…This study investigates whether SP can meet the needs of engineering research projects, particularly in a collaborative environment. …”
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Process evaluation of a co-designed best practice model of dementia care in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary care: The Let's CHAT (Community Health Approaches To) Deme... by Kate Bradley, Jo-anne Hughson, Irene Blackberry, Lauren Poulos, Kylie Sullivan, Naomi Paine, Roslyn Malay, Diane Cadet-James, Harold Douglas, Bridget Allen, Bonnie Martin-Giles, Kate Fulford, Sadia Rind, Wendy Allan, Janaya Charles, Juliette Ciaccia, Kylie Radford, Robyn Smith, Dina LoGiudice

“…To achieve this, effective models of care for the primary care setting are needed. This paper reports on the process evaluation of a stepped-wedge cluster randomised controlled trial conducted with 12 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) across four states of Australia. …”
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Structures and strategies for retaining an international pediatric cohort from birth: Lessons from The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young (TEDDY) study by Patricia Gesualdo, Jessica Melin, Rachel Karban, Claire Crouch, Michael Killian, Diane Hopkins, Annika Adamsson, Joanna Stock, Suzanne Bennett Johnson, Judith Baxter

“…Conclusion: Pediatric cohort studies should include strategies, structures, and resources to address retention at the study's initiation and on an ongoing basis. Retention strategies should not remain static but change with the developmental needs of the child. …”
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Atrial Cardiomyopathy in Atrial Fibrillation: A Multimodal Diagnostic Framework by Paschalis Karakasis, Panayotis K. Vlachakis, Panagiotis Theofilis, Nikolaos Ktenopoulos, Dimitrios Patoulias, Barbara Fyntanidou, Antonios P. Antoniadis, Nikolaos Fragakis

“…Standardization of imaging protocols, validation of biomarker thresholds, and integration of artificial intelligence tools are needed to enhance clinical utility. A diagnostic framework informed by atrial substrate assessment may support more tailored therapeutic decision-making in AF. …”
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Perceptions of roles of community healthcare workers in early childhood in Limpopo, South Africa by Aneesa Moolla, Lezanie Coetzee, Constance Mongwenyana, Anne Robertson, Gert Marincowitz, Michele Zuckerman, Fink Günther, Davidson H. Hamer, Aisha Yousafzai, Peter C. Rockers, Denise Evans

“…Background: As part of the Reengineering Primary Health Care initiative, the South African National Department of Health (NDoH) has committed to expanding access to home-based care provided by community health workers. …”
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Clinical and Pathological Features of Flexural Deformities Associated with Myopathies in Foals by Maria Pia Pasolini, Luigi Auletta, Davide De Biase, Emanuela Vaccaro, Chiara Del Prete, Chiara Montano, Mariaelena de Chiara, Evaristo Di Napoli, Orlando Paciello, Giuseppe Piegari

“…Therapy is typically initiated without a precise diagnosis, and the etiopathogenesis often remains unknown. …”
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Early combination of sotrovimab with nirmatrelvir/ritonavir or remdesivir is associated with low rate of persisting SARS CoV-2 infection in immunocompromised outpatients with mild-... by I. Gentile, G. Viceconte, F. Cuccurullo, D. Pietroluongo, A. D’Agostino, M. Silvitelli, S. Mercinelli, R. Scotto, F. Grimaldi, S. Palmieri, A. Gravetti, F. Trastulli, M. Moccia, A. R. Buonomo

“…Secondary outcomes were: needing for oxygen therapy; development of persistent infection; death within 60 days and reinfection or relapse within 90 days.Results We enrolled 52 patients. …”
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Aligning the principles and practice of research integrity and research fairness in global health: a mixed-methods study by Sandra Alba, Rutuja Patil, Martijn Wienia, Masja Straetemans, Francis Kombe, Gowri Gopalakrishna, Harry Coleman, Nima Yaghmaei, Joseph Bukulu Sempa, Jake D Mathewson, Hannah Kabelka, Preeti Sohoni

“…The concept of research integrity emerged in response to the reproducibility crisis in science during the late 2000s. Research fairness initiatives aim to enhance ownership and inclusivity in research involving partners with varying powers, decision-making roles and resource capacities, ultimately prioritising local health research needs. …”
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