Change in adiposity indices after 1 year of peritoneal dialysis: a single-center cohort study.

Background: Weight gain is common after starting peritoneal dialysis (PD). Several adiposity indices have been developed recently as potential indicators of visceral adiposity and lipid accumulation. We aim to investigate the prevalence and prognostic implications of the change in adiposity indices after 1 year of PD.

Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents in the Management of Complex Pelvic Abscesses.

Background: Lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) are utilized in a wide range of therapeutic gastrointestinal applications. We present our experience with LAMS-assisted drainage of complex pelvic abscesses at a large safety-net hospital.

Methods: EUS-guided LAMS placements for pelvic abscesses from July 2020 to June 2024 were analyzed.

Development and pilot testing of a theory-driven and evidence-based advance care planning training programme for nurses in acute care settings.

Purpose: To develop and pilot-test a novel training programme for nurses in acute care settings to improve their decision-making support skills, knowledge, attitudes, and confidence in conducting advance care planning (ACP).

Methods: A single-group repeated measures design was employed. This study was conducted in two phases.

Exploration of the Fertility Decision-Making Experiences of Women of Reproductive Age With Cancer: A Qualitative Systematic Review.

Women of reproductive age with cancer face unique considerations in terms of fertility. The related decision-making process is complicated, and insufficient support can lead to decisional conflict. The aim of this qualitative systematic review was to identify and integrate qualitative evidence regarding the fertility decision-making process of women of reproductive age undergoing treatment for cancer.

Prevalence of Mild and Severe Cognitive Impairment in World Trade Center Exposed Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) and General Emergency Responders.

Background: The emergency personnel who responded to the World Trade Center (WTC) attacks endured severe occupational exposures, yet the prevalence of cognitive impairment remains unknown among WTC-exposed-FDNY-responders. The present study screened for mild and severe cognitive impairment in WTC-exposed FDNY responders using objective tests, compared prevalence rates to a cohort of non-FDNY WTC-exposed responders, and descriptively to meta-analytic estimates of MCI from global, community, and clinical populations.

Methods: A sample of WTC-exposed-FDNY responders (n = 343) was recruited to complete an extensive battery of cognitive, psychological, and physical tests.