Rural patients' satisfaction with humanistic nursing care in Chinese Public Tertiary Hospitals: a national cross-sectional study.

Background: The provision of high-quality healthcare services and patient satisfaction are fundamental objectives in modern healthcare. Humanistic nursing care, which emphasizes empathy, respect for individuality, and cultural sensitivity, aims to build trust and improve the overall experience for patients. This approach is especially relevant for rural patients in China, who often face additional challenges in accessing care in large tertiary hospitals.

Efficacy and safety of transarterial chemoembolization plus lenvatinib in the treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma: A meta-analysis.

Background: The benefits of transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) plus lenvatinib in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remain controversial. Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TACE plus lenvatinib in the treatment of advanced HCC.

Methods: Up to February 26, 2023, the databases of PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials.

Gross Total vs. Subtotal Resection on Survival Outcomes in Elderly Patients With High-Grade Glioma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The optimal strategy for the management of high-grade glioma in the elderly (≥60.0 years) remains controversial, especially regarding the effects of surgical extent on survival outcomes. The purpose of this study was to compare gross total resection (GTR) with subtotal resection (STR) for treatment effects in elderly patients with high-grade glioma.