A framework for Surgical Quality Assurance (SQA) in randomized controlled trials in gastrointestinal surgery: an international Delphi consensus study. [PDF]
van der Aa DC +10 more
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Objective Foot orthoses are thought to improve pain by potentially modifying internal mechanical forces. To test this, we explored whether foot orthoses can modify patterns of bone marrow lesions (BMLs) in people with midfoot pain. Methods Forty‐two people were recruited with midfoot pain and MRI‐confirmed midfoot BMLs.
Jill Halstead +4 more
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Community pharmacy-led point-of-care testing (POCT): expanding roles and strengthening health systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). [PDF]
Alshorman K, Hussain R.
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Objective We aimed to compare clinical outcomes between patients in the Allegheny Health Network rheumatoid arthritis (RA) care pathway and patients receiving usual care. Methods The care pathway initiative implements guideline‐based best practice alongside multi‐disciplinary team‐based care. Clinical and insurance claims data were extracted to compare
Tarun Sharma +7 more
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Conceptualizing a Nursing Model for Integration of Patient Engagement Into Perinatal Digital Health Development and Quality Assurance: A Critical Interpretive Synthesis. [PDF]
Auxier J.
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Objective Lupus nephritis (LN) management remains challenging, and novel noninvasive biomarkers are needed. This study quantified serum soluble mediators in the Accelerating Medicines Partnership (AMP) LN cohort to identify biomarkers of histological features and treatment response.
Andrea Fava +26 more
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Strengthening Jordan's Laboratory Capacity for Communicable Diseases: A Comprehensive Multi-Method Mapping Toward Harmonized National Laboratories and Evidence-Informed Public Health Planning. [PDF]
Zayed DK +14 more
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The impact of positive lifestyle behaviors on direct healthcare cost savings for low back pain
Objective This study aimed to investigate the relationship between a previously purpose‐developed lifestyle behavior scale and healthcare cost savings related to low back pain (LBP). Methods This longitudinal study utilised data from the AUstralian Twin BACK (AUTBACK) study. LBP and lifestyle behavior measures were collected at baseline.
Ye Tian +8 more
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Development and Evaluation of the Reliability and Validity of Video-Based Assessment Checklists of Nursing Skills via Chest-Mounted Cameras for Home-Visiting Nurses. [PDF]
Shimada S +6 more
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Diffusion‐Weighted Imaging for the Evaluation of the Sacroiliac Joint in Pediatric Patients
Background Maturational signal in the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) of skeletally immature youth is often misinterpreted as inflammation. Diagnostic tools that improve specificity are greatly needed. Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values from diffusion‐weighted imaging (DWI), when used with standard imaging, may enhance diagnostic accuracy.
Michael L. Francavilla +6 more
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