Publications by authors named "A S Asri"
Background: The timing of a breast cancer (BC) diagnosis has a significant psychological impact on patients. However, it reported that those eligible for treatment regimens based on neoadjuvant chemotherapy may experience high levels of depression, anxiety and distress. To cope with this situation, patients deploy psychological coping strategies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: This study aimed to evaluate the geriatric knowledge of emergency nurses and related factors.
Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on nursing students at Guilan University of Medical Sciences in Iran. The objective was to assess the geriatric knowledge of nurses working in the emergency departments of educational and therapeutic centers in Rasht City.
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- Hemoglobin (Hb) Malay is a common genetic disorder in Malaysia caused by a specific mutation, making it difficult to detect using standard laboratory techniques like capillary electrophoresis and high-performance liquid chromatography.
- This study analyzed samples from 521 patients suspected of having β thalassemia over five years, successfully identifying 54 cases of Hb Malay with notable differences in blood parameters compared to typical β thalassemia carriers.
- The researchers recommend a new cutoff value for hemoglobin A (HbA) of ≤4.6% to help confirm Hb Malay carrier status, noting that those with Hb Malay may have a different clinical presentation than classical β° thalassemia carriers.
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- - The study explores psychological distress (PD) and coping strategies in patients undergoing neoadjuvant therapy (NAT) for locally advanced breast cancer (LABC), finding a significant prevalence of depression and anxiety both before and after treatment.
- - Results indicate that PD can decrease during NAT, and factors such as social support and living conditions play a role in patients' mental health; also, the effectiveness of coping strategies shifted, with "resigned coping" decreasing while "social support" increased post-treatment.
- - Interventions like mobile health apps, diet changes, and relaxation techniques showed promise in reducing PD, emphasizing the need for psychological support throughout the treatment process for LABC patients.
Diagnostic challenges in the assessment of thyroid neoplasms using nuclear features and vascular and capsular invasion: a multi-center interobserver agreement study.
J Pathol Transl Med
November 2024
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- The study investigates how consistent Indonesian pathologists are in diagnosing thyroid tumors, focusing on identifying nuclear features and invasion characteristics of the tumors.* -
- Fifteen pathologists independently ranked 14 digital slides, revealing that initial agreement on key features was low, but training improved these scores significantly.* -
- The findings highlight the need for continued education and collaboration among pathologists to enhance diagnostic accuracy in thyroid neoplasms.*