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A descriptive survey of the nursing workforce in critical care unit in hospitals of the Western Cape Province [PDF]

, 2006
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 113-121).A global shortage of Registered Nurses (RNs) has been reported internationally, and confirmed in South Africa by the National Audit of Critical Care services. Critical Care Nurses (CCNs) especially are
Gillespie, Rencia S
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Lung Ultrasound for the Detection of Radiologic Progression of Interstitial Lung Abnormalities in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.
Objective Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is an important extra‐articular manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) associated with high mortality and morbidity. Lung ultrasonography (LUS) has recently emerged as a possible screening tool. We assessed the role of LUS in monitoring radiologic progression and the development of new interstitial lung ...
Marie Vermant, Valerie Van Ballaer, Joseph Jacob, Tine Follet, Ryoko Egashira, Kenny Anseele, Heleen Cypers, Laurens J. De Sadeleer, Nico De Crem, Tinne Goos, Barbara Neerinckx, Veerle Taelman, Nathalie Veyt, Alexandros Kalkanis, Patrick Verschueren, Wim A. Wuyts   +15 more
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Expert Perspectives: Defining and Managing Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis in Systemic Sclerosis

Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.
Systemic sclerosis–associated interstitial lung disease (SSc‐ILD) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in SSc, affecting up to three‐quarters of patients. The disease course is highly heterogeneous, ranging from indolent, nonprogressive forms to rapidly progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF).
Devis Benfaremo, Dinesh Khanna, Corrado Campochiaro, Vincent Cottin, Fabrizio Luppi, Marco Matucci‐Cerinic, Gianluca Moroncini, Yannick Allanore   +7 more
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Consumers and information : an assessment of the health information needs of mental healthcare users and the role of the Internet [PDF]

Background Significant resources are used to produce health information but little is known about consumer information needs, particularly in mental healthcare.
Powell, John Antony
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Integration of the arts and biomedical engineering in innovative interdisciplinary anatomy education: The synthetic anatomy module

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract The intersection of science and art has historically fostered innovation, yet the integration of creative arts into anatomy education remains limited. The Synthetic Anatomy module was designed to bridge anatomy teaching with creative design for bioscience and biomedical engineering students. This study evaluates the module's educational impact
Mandeep Gill Sagoo, Pak Yin Lam, Leigh Wilson, Les Bicknell, Kawal Rhode, Siham Omar, Richard Wingate   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Paediatric development of radiopharmaceutical imaging agents and radioligand therapeutics

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract This review focuses on the development of radiopharmaceutical imaging agents and radioligand therapeutics for paediatric use. Nuclear medicine plays an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of various childhood conditions, including cancers, infections and brain disorders.
Justin L. Hay, Amandine Manon, Hunter Stephens, S. Y. Amy Cheung, Bart de Keizer, Erik T. te Beek   +5 more
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A Review of Managing Catastrophes in Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery [PDF]

Lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide in 2022, with over 2.5 million new cases, or 1 in 8 of all cancers diagnosed worldwide. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer related mortality in the United States, with non-small cell ...
Iannarelli, Kayla, Wang, Kevin, Elkamel, Ahmed, Durante, Kameron, Worrell, Stephanie G., Conrad, Hope, Sridhar, Praveen, Okusanya, Olugbenga, Battan-Wraith, Shamele   +8 more
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Drug‐coated balloons: From conventional designs to next‐generation innovations in vascular therapy

BMEMat, EarlyView.
This review traces the evolution of drug‐coated balloons (DCBs) from conventional designs to next‐generation platforms. We highlight innovations in balloon engineering, coating technologies, and therapeutic agents that enhance localized drug delivery while addressing challenges in efficiency, safety, and biocompatibility for vascular and emerging non ...
Lu Zhang, Jiawei Cui, Jin Wang, Manfred F. Maitz, Rifang Luo, Yunbing Wang   +5 more
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Evaluating the Impact of a Dedicated Dissection Course on 3‐D Anatomical Understanding in Senior Medical Students

Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT International changes in the focus of medical school education have led to a decrease in the time allocated to anatomy education, with human specimen dissection particularly affected. This study evaluates whether a dissection‐based course facilitates the retention of three‐dimensional (3‐D) anatomical relationships in senior medical students ...
Thomas Stubley, James Wooding, Janice Marshall, Robert S. Stephenson, Karuna Katti   +4 more
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Lipid-based nanomedicines for the treatment of bacterial respiratory infections: current state and new perspectives [PDF]

The global threat posed by antimicrobial resistance demands urgent action and the development of effective drugs. Lower respiratory tract infections remain the deadliest communicable disease worldwide, often challenging to treat due to the presence of ...
Arroyo-Urea, Eva María, González-Paredes, Ana, Lázaro-Díez, María, Garmendia, Juncal, Herranz, Fernando   +4 more
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