The effect of prolonged exposure to war-related stress among hospital personnel with different affect types: lessons from the Second Lebanon War and the Gaza “Cast Lead” operation [PDF]
Two studies examined peritraumatic symptoms due to war-related stress among hospital personnel with different affect types. In Study 1, we examined 80 Israeli hospital personnel during the period they were exposed to frequent missile attacks in the ...
Yuval Palgi+2 more
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Coagulase-positive staphylococcus (CoPS), including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), poses a global threat. The increasing prevalence of MRSA in Saudi Arabia emphasizes the need for effective management.
Hazem Aqel, Naif Sannan, Ramy Foudah
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Radiotherapy medical physics in the Philippines: A contemporary overview
Abstract Purpose With cancer ranking as the third leading cause of death in the Philippines and a disparity in healthcare resources across regions, this research aimed to assess the state of radiotherapy medical physics in the country. Methodology The study utilized a comprehensive online survey with 94 structured questions answered by 19 clinics ...
John Paul C. Cabahug+4 more
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; use, training and self-confidence in skills. A self-report study among hospital personnel [PDF]
Background Immediate start of basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and early defibrillation have been highlighted as crucial for survival from cardiac arrest, but despite new knowledge, new technology and massive personnel training the survival ...
Hopstock, Laila A
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Hospital Capacity Planning Using Discrete Event Simulation Under Special Consideration of the COVID-19 Pandemic [PDF]
We present a resource-planning tool for hospitals under special consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic, called babsim.hospital. It provides many advantages for crisis teams, e.g., comparison with their own local planning, simulation of local events, simulation of several scenarios (worst / best case).
arxiv
Glycosylation Gene Signatures as Prognostic Biomarkers in Glioblastoma
ABSTRACT Objective Glioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive brain tumor characterized by significant heterogeneity. This study investigates the role of glycosylation‐related genes in GBM subtyping, prognosis, and response to therapy. Methods We analyzed mRNA expression data and clinical information from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression ...
Tong Zhao+4 more
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Knowledge, attitude and practice about hospital acquired infection among health care personnel in a tertiary care hospital of Tripura [PDF]
Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at increased risk of hospital acquired infections transmitted from both blood-borne pathogens. This study was aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of health care professionals towards hospital ...
Chakraborty, Tamal+3 more
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Imaging pitfalls in fragility fractures of the pelvis: a case series
Background Fragility fractures of the pelvis are low-energy pelvic ring fractures commonly occurring in older adults. Early diagnosis of fragility fractures of the pelvis is important because of the possibility of fracture progression and deterioration ...
Koyo Tsutsumi+6 more
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This study presents the development and characterization of injectable nanocomposite hydrogels based on N‐succinyl chitosan, oxidized guar gum, and bacterial cellulose nanofibers. Emphasizing enhanced mechanical properties and biocompatibility, the hydrogels exhibit fast gelation, improved structural integrity, and reduced swelling. Their potential for
Raimundo Nonato Fernandes Moreira Filho+8 more
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PI(t)D(t) Control and Motion Profiling for Omnidirectional Mobile Robots [PDF]
Recently, a trend is emerging toward human-servicing autonomous mobile robots, with diverse applications including delivery of supplies in hospitals, hotels, or labs where personnel are scarce, or reacting to indoor emergencies. However, existing autonomous mobile robot (AMR) motion is slow and inefficient, a foundational barrier to proliferation of ...
arxiv