Longitudinal associations between intersectional stigmas, antiretroviral therapy adherence, and viral load among women living with HIV using multidimensional latent transition item response analysis.

Background: In the US, Women, especially Black and Latina women living in disadvantaged environments, are disproportionally affected by HIV. Women living with HIV (WLHIV) have higher rates of suboptimal antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence, and detectable viral load (VL). Experiences of intersectional poverty, HIV, gender, and racial stigmas may increase the rates of detectable VL through suboptimal ART adherence.

Mapping axillary sensory cutaneous nerves for enhanced analgesic approaches in axillary surgery: a cadaveric study.

Background: Innervation of the breast includes branches of thoracic intercostal nerves, the superficial cervical plexus, the brachial plexus, and the intercostobrachial nerve (ICBN). Commonly used blocks for breast surgery provide incomplete analgesia of the axillary region. This cadaveric study aims to identify and map the axillary sensory cutaneous nerves.

Bed occupancy and nosocomial infections in the intensive care unit: A retrospective observational study in a tertiary hospital.

Background: Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are a major problem globally, contributing to prolonged hospital admissions and poor outcomes.

Objectives: To examine HAI incidence and risk factors in an intensive care unit (ICU) during high v. low occupancy periods.

Mapping of the Deep Epigastric Vessels Stratified by Body Mass Index (BMI).

Objective: To investigate the positioning of deep epigastric vessels in obese patients to determine the need to redefine laparoscopic port placement 'safe zones' based on body habitus.

Design: Retrospective case series.

Setting: University-affiliated 500-bed hospital.

An expert consensus statement on biomarkers of ageing for use in intervention studies.

Biomarkers of ageing serve as important outcome measures in longevity-promoting interventions. However, there is limited consensus on which specific biomarkers are most appropriate for human intervention studies. This work aimed to address this need by establishing an expert consensus on biomarkers of ageing for use in intervention studies via the Delphi method.