Advancing and strengthening the study of social networks in community-level dissemination and implementation research: A narrative review.

The dissemination and implementation (D&I) of evidence at the community level is critical to improve health and advance health equity. Social networks are considered essential to D&I efforts, but there lacks clarity regarding how best to study and leverage networks. We examined networks in community-level D&I frameworks to characterize the range of network actors, activities, and change approaches.

Optimizing Dental Care for Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Challenges, Strategies, and Preventative Approaches.

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often face numerous barriers to dental care, leading to higher rates of untreated caries and periodontal disease. This editorial explores the challenges associated with dental care for individuals with intellectual disabilities and suggests methods to enhance their dental care. Preventive dental care is crucial for maintaining health.

Building capacity in dissemination and implementation research: the presence and impact of advice networks.

Background: As dissemination and implementation (D&I) research increases, we must continue to expand training capacity and research networks. Documenting, understanding, and enhancing advice networks identifies key connectors and areas where networks are less established. In 2012 Norton et al.

Malignancy of Malignant Ascites: A Comprehensive Review of Interplay between Biochemical Variables, Tumor Microenvironment and Growth Factors.

Malignant ascites, a buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity, is a serious consequence of many malignancies. This review aims to comprehend the biochemical makeup of malignant ascites, such as pH, cholesterol, protein, etc., which is crucial to developing therapeutics with better treatment outcomes and hence correlate with corresponding prognostic value.

Treatment outcomes of mild to moderate Clostridioides difficile infection in inflammatory bowel disease: an Australian experience.

Background: The incidence of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is rising and associated with adverse outcomes. Optimal treatment for CDI in IBD remains unknown, with various organisations suggesting vancomycin as first-line therapy.

Aim: To compare treatment outcomes for metronidazole versus vancomycin in mild to moderate CDI in IBD.