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J Med Internet Res
March 2025
Department of Communication, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States.
Background: Genetic testing has become a common way of identifying a woman's risk of developing hereditary breast and ovarian cancer; however, not all medical providers have the necessary information to support patients interested in genetic testing, nor do they always have the proper information for patients once they have been diagnosed. Therefore, many "previvors"-the name given to those who have tested positive for the BRCA genetic mutation-have taken to social media to inform others about the importance of genetic testing and explain to them how to understand their test results. Historically, those desiring to speak about their medical issues online have sought out structured support groups or chat rooms; however, many previvors today are instead posting on their own personal social media accounts and creating more niche communities.
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March 2025
Department of Medical Education, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 7 Rokietnicka St, Poznan, 60-806, Poland.
Background: The existing staff shortages and growing worldwide demand call for action to increase the number of practicing nurses. Following the identified gap in the literature, this qualitative study aims to analyze what motivated nursing students to choose nursing as their field of study and whether they still plan to pursue it after graduation, including the factors influencing their intentions.
Methods: Thirty semi-structured interviews were conducted with nursing students from Poznan University of Medical Sciences (Poland) on this matter, and the obtained data were subjected to thematic analysis performed by two researchers.
Eur J Surg Oncol
February 2025
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust, Portsmouth PO6 3LY, UK.
As humans we are fallible, and make mistakes both at work and in our personal lives on a regular basis. The operating theatre is one of the most dangerous areas of the hospital with many preventable errors occurring in this setting. Understanding, recognising and applying human factors (HF) in surgical practice can help reduce the chances of error.
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