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BACKGROUND: Both the size of the older population and the use of complementary and alternative medicine are increasing worldwide. This study evaluated the long-term trend in utilization of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and associated factors among older people in Taiwan. METHODS: Using the database of population-based interview surveys, we evaluated the one-month prevalence of TCM use among 13,945 older people aged over 65 years from 2001-2017. The sociodemographic status and medical comorbidities of older people who did and did not use TCM were compared by calculating adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) in the multiple logistic regressions...

The use of physiotherapy (PT) in the hospital emergency department (ED) has shown positive results including improvements in patient waiting time, treatment initiation, discharge type, patient outcomes, safety and acceptability of the intervention by medical staffs. These findings originate from studies that primarily focus on musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions. Despite a significant number of people visiting the ED, there is a shortage of literature evaluating PT in the ED for elderly populations. The objective of this study is the evaluate the effect of delivering PT in the ED (versus no delivery) in patients aged 75 and over with 'falls' complaints...

INTRODUCTION: Prior to holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) many patients have undergone short-term prostate biopsy (PB) to rule out the presence of prostate cancer. The aim of this study is to determine whether a short-term PB prior to HoLEP has an impact on the perioperative outcomes or complications of HoLEP. METHODS: 734 consecutive patients treated with HoLEP at a tertiary care university hospital between January 2021 and July 2023 were retrospectively enrolled...

Background. Respiratory tract infections are among the most important causes of mortality and morbidity in children worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the distribution of seasonal respiratory viruses as in all areas of life. In this study, we have aimed to evaluate the changes in the rates of seasonal respiratory viruses with the onset of the pandemic. Methods. This study included patients who were admitted to the Pediatrics Clinic of Eskisehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine Hospital between December 2018 and February 2022 with respiratory tract infections and in whom pathogens were detected from nasopharyngeal swab samples analysed by multiplex PCR method...

PURPOSE: Developing nursing leadership has become a key policy priority to achieve universal health coverage. This study aims to explore the current status, developing trends and research frontiers in the field of nursing leadership. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: In total, 1,137 articles and reviews on nursing leadership from 1985 to 2022 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. Trends of publications, journals, countries/regions, institutions, documents and keywords were visualized and analyzed using Microsoft Excel and CiteSpace software...

The JN.1 sub-variant is a new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron strain, derived from the BA.2.86 sub-variant. It was first detected in late 2023 and has quickly spread to many countries, becoming the most prevalent variant in some regions. JN.1 exhibits a unique mutation (L455S) in the spike protein compared to the BA.2.86 lineage, which may affect its transmissibility and immune evasion capabilities. JN.1 has been designated as a "variant of interest" by the World Health Organization due to its rapidly increasing spread and is being closely monitored for its impact on the COVID-19 pandemic...

BACKGROUND: We aimed to determine the correlation between tissue and plasma infliximab concentrations in an outpatient ulcerative colitis (UC) cohort based on histologic disease activity in addition to their relationship with long-term clinical outcomes. We assessed intraparticipant variability in infliximab concentrations between adjacent intestinal samples and the correlation between disease activity and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α). METHODS: A prospective cohort study was conducted in participants with UC receiving infliximab...

BACKGROUND: More than one-third of older adults (aged ≥65 y) experience falls every year. The prevalent modifiable risk factors for falling are malnutrition and physical inactivity, among others. The involvement of older adults in the prevention of falls can decrease injuries, hospitalizations, and dependency on health care professionals. In this regard, eHealth can support older adults' self-management through more physical activity and adequate food intake. eHealth must be tailored to older adults' needs and preferences so that they can reap its full benefits...

Healthcare is often conducted by interprofessional teams. Research has shown that diverse groups with their own terminology and culture greatly influence collaboration and patient safety. Previous studies have focused on interhospital teams, and very little attention has been paid to team collaboration between intrahospital and prehospital care. Addressing this gap, the current study simulated a common and time-critical event for ambulance nurses (AN) that also required contact with a stroke specialist in a hospital...

As a consistent 24-hour presence in hospitals, nurses play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and safety (Q&S) of patient care. However, a comprehensive review of evidence-based recommendations to guide nursing interventions that enhance the Q&S of patient care is lacking. Therefore, the purpose of our systematic review was to create evidence-based recommendations for the Q&S component of a nursing professional practice model for military hospitals. To accomplish this, a triservice military nursing team used Covidence software to conduct a systematic review of the literature across five databases...

IMPORTANCE: Currently, mortality risk for patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with an uncomplicated postprocedure course is low. Less is known regarding the risk of in-hospital ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF). OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the risk of late VT and VF after primary PCI for STEMI. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: This cohort study included adults aged 18 years or older with STEMI treated with primary PCI between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2018, identified in the US National Cardiovascular Data Registry Chest Pain-MI Registry...

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The purpose is to analyze the prevalence of intestinal infection in patients with pneumonia in intensive care units (ICU) and the impact of intestinal infection on the prognosis of patients with pneumonia, so as to explore the bidirectional association between pneumonia and intestinal infection. The study aims to investigate the correlation between the occurrence of pneumonia and intestinal infection among patients in the ICU, utilizing the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV (MIMIC-IV) database, as well as the impact of intestinal infection on the prognosis of pneumonia patients...

PURPOSE: Interstitial lung disease (ILD) often coexists with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), contributing to increased morbidity and mortality. However, the effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in this population remains unclear. We conducted a systematic review to evaluate CPAP therapy's impact on clinical outcomes in patients with ILD and comorbid OSA. METHODS: Following PRISMA guidelines, we systematically searched multiple databases for studies assessing CPAP therapy's effects on ILD exacerbation, hospitalization, quality of life, and mortality in ILD-OSA patients...

PURPOSE: Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS) is suspected to have worse outcomes when length of illness prior to presentation is prolonged. Our objective was to evaluate how social determinants of health influence medical care and outcomes for babies with IHPS. METHODS: A retrospective review was performed over 10 years. Census data were used as proxy for socioeconomic status via Geo-Identification codes and correlated with food access and social vulnerability variables...

As uptake of robotic-assisted arthroplasty increases there is a need for economic evaluation of the implementation and ongoing costs associated with robotic surgery. The aims of this study were to describe the in-hospital cost of robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (RA-TKA) and robotic-assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (RA-UKA) and determine the influence of patient characteristics and surgical outcomes on cost. This prospective cohort study included adult patients (≥ 18 years) undergoing primary unilateral RA-TKA and RA-UKA, at a tertiary hospital in Sydney between April 2017 and June 2021...

BACKGROUND: Portal vein tumor thrombosis (PVTT) signifies late-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with high-risk progression and poor prognosis. As a standard treatment, sorafenib monotherapy has limited the efficacy in managing HCC with PVTT. Currently, both hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) and the combination of camrelizumab and rivoceranib have shown favorable survival benefits for advanced HCC, surpassing the standard sorafenib treatment. In this study, we investigate the safety and efficacy of HAIC combined with camrelizumab and rivoceranib in treating HCC patients with PVTT...

BACKGROUND: Health care systems are increasingly screening for unmet social needs. The association between patient-reported social needs and health care utilization is not well understood. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between patient-reported social needs, measured by the Protocol for Responding to and Assessing Patients' Assets, Risks, and Experiences (PRAPARE), and inpatient and emergency department (ED) utilization. DESIGN: This cohort study analyzed merged 2017-2019 electronic health record (EHR) data across multiple health systems...

BACKGROUND: Supraglottic squamous cell carcinoma (SGSCC) is characterized by low differentiation, rapid growth, and inconspicuous initial manifestations. Early detection and prompt treatment can significantly improve survival rates. The main focus of treatment is to maintain optimal laryngeal function. METHODS: Using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database, we conducted univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses to identify independent prognostic factors for T1-T2 SGSCC...