Publications by authors named "A Sidhu"

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  • The review aimed to identify effective interventions promoting breastfeeding practices and outcomes in Iran, focusing on studies published from 2010 to February 2024.
  • Most of the 45 studies evaluated were randomized-control trials that primarily assessed self-efficacy in breastfeeding, with positive results from the interventions.
  • A significant gap was found in research regarding systemic changes or policy strategies that could further support breastfeeding practices in Iran.
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Background: Healthcare organisations face widespread challenges in optimising their safety culture, especially amid conflicting stakeholder needs, staffing shortages and increasing acuity of patients. McMaster University Children's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit developed a safety culture programme that prioritises the needs of patients, hospital staff and learners altogether.

Methods: The safety culture programme and activities revolve around six primary drivers: psychological safety, provider well-being, equity, diversity and inclusion, teamwork and communication, organisational learning and leadership.

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  • The study focuses on how well different AI models can predict COVID-19 vaccine responses in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients, who are at higher risk due to weakened immune systems.
  • It examines various traditional and deep learning models, concluding that a new routed LSTM model outperformed others in accuracy for predicting antibody levels 12 months post-vaccination.
  • The research highlights critical factors like age and immunosuppression that affect vaccine responses, suggesting AI could help customize vaccination strategies for vulnerable populations.
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Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and infections are common complications that frequently result in reduced quality of life and even morbidity for patients with diabetes. This paper highlights significant findings in DFU treatments and emerging advanced technologies for monitoring ulceration in patients with diabetes. The management of DFUs requires a multidisciplinary approach that involves patient education.

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