Equity in action: a scoping review and meta-framework for embedding equity in quality improvement.

Background: There are increasing efforts to include equity in all quality improvement (QI) initiatives. A comprehensive framework to embed equity in QI has been lacking, which acts as a barrier to the QI community from taking action to reduce healthcare inequities.

Objectives: The objectives of this scoping review were to: (1) map and summarise available equity frameworks for QI and (2) create a 'meta-framework' for QI leaders and practitioners, with engagement of people with lived experience of health inequities.

Evaluation of the Efficacy of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulation Ru-Yi-Jin-Huang-Saan on Colles Fracture After Surgery: Protocol for a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Background: Colles fracture, a common wrist injury, often requires surgical intervention. After surgery, patients may experience persistent pain and reduced wrist function, potentially resulting in long-term disability. In clinical practice, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners frequently use Ru-Yi-Jin-Huang-Saan (RYJHS) to treat such patients in Taiwan.

A novel technique with cool-tip radiofrequency ablation for selective fetal reduction in complicated monochorionic twin.

Objective: To invent a novel method for selective fetal reduction in monochorionic (MC) twin using cool-tip radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and analysis the perinatal outcome.

Material And Methods: Complicated MC twins including twin-to twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), selective fetal growth restriction (sFGR) and twin reverse arterial perfusion sequence (TRAP) were enrolled from 2020 to 2024. All cases were indicated for selective fetal reduction due to expected poor outcome.

Correction of Secondary Exophthalmos Caused by Lateral Orbital Rim Recession: Add-on Implants Through a 3D Approach.

Improving exophthalmos is a crucial aspect of treatment for patients with syndromic craniosynostosis. However, in patients who have undergone previous treatments including fronto-orbital advancement and Le Fort III distraction osteogenesis and who have reached skeletal maturity, the recurrence of exophthalmos is not uncommon. The severity of the exophthalmos may vary.

Long-Term Outcome of Nasal Base Tripod in Patients With Unilateral Cleft: A 3-Dimensional Relationship Among Columellar and Alar Bases.

Background: Primary rhinoplasty is gaining popularity in cleft care. However, for a comprehensive reconstruction of 3-dimensional nasal morphology, an emphasis on lip muscle repair is essential to achieve nasal symmetry. Surgeons aiming to improve outcomes need to extend their understanding of the interrelationships among the alar bases, columellar base, and the underlying skeletal structure in primary condition and up to skeletal maturity.