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Family and friends perspectives on communication barriers and patient social isolation in Canadian hospitals

open access: yesJournal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hospitalization can disrupt patients’ communication and social connections, potentially contributing to social isolation, while the supportive role of family and friends in communication is often underrecognized. Objective This study examines communication access barriers and their association with social isolation among ...
Sama Amirkhani‐Ardeh   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anti‐hypercholesterolemic effects of barley and its role in the management of metabolic disorders: A comprehensive review

open access: yesJSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract The dietary and lifestyle practices have predominantly compromised human health, which are influenced by modernization and industrialization. Hypercholesterolemia, caused by the consumption of fatty and fried foods and a sedentary lifestyle, is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and commonly coexists with obesity ...
Muhammad Usman Khalid   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pelvic Exenteration for Cervical Cancer: Oncological, Morbidity and Quality of Life Outcomes

open access: yesJournal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives One third of patients who undergo definitive chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced cervical cancer develop disease recurrence. Salvage surgery in the form of pelvic exenteration (PE) may offer improved survival and possibly cure in carefully selected patients, however robust data is scarce.
Alexandra M. Peacock   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Medical trauma in context: Recognizing and addressing medically induced posttraumatic stress disorder in adults

open access: yesJournal of Traumatic Stress, EarlyView.
Abstract Potentially traumatic medical events (PTMEs) occur across acute and chronic illness trajectories, such as invasive procedures, intensive care, and life‐threatening diagnoses. Emerging evidence suggests that approximately 20% of individuals exposed to PTMEs develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Reneé El‐Gabalawy   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Metabolic Syndrome and Dementia Risk in Older Adults: A Narrative Review

open access: yesThe Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Dementia is a major global health issue in aging societies. Metabolic syndrome (MetS), a cluster of metabolic abnormalities, has been proposed as a modifiable risk factor for dementia, although existing evidence remains inconsistent. This review examined recent studies on the association between MetS and dementia risk in older adults.
Hyojin Park   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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