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J Hand Surg Eur Vol
January 2025
Pulvertaft Hand Centre, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK.
This review paper provides a summary of the evidence for non-surgical and surgical management of thumb base osteoarthritis and suggests guidelines through including and a . The guidelines were developed through systematic reviews in accordance with the British Society for Surgery of the Hand Evidence for Surgical Treatment (BEST) Process Manual, which has been accredited by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. A stepwise approach is recommended with initial non-invasive treatment consisting of a comprehensive and multimodal package of supported self-management.
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November 2024
School of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia.
Background: Quality laboratory services are key in the healthcare system for successful diagnosis and patient care. Uninterrupted laboratory services are needed to meet the needs of all patients and clinical personnel, but studies in developing nations revealed that most clinicians were dissatisfied due to the lack of quality laboratory services and frequent interruptions.
Objective: This study aimed to assess the level of health laboratory service quality, service interruptions, and its predictors in public Hospitals in Harar town, eastern Ethiopia.
Glob Health Sci Pract
December 2024
Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.
Introduction: As part of a laboratory strengthening program in Malawi to achieve and maintain International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 15189 accreditation, we intended to mentor selected HIV molecular laboratories to achieve this accreditation. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, mentorship pivoted to a hybrid model using an Internet-based approach and on-site mentorships. We describe the implementation of this strategy, successes, and challenges.
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September 2024
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, 44839, Palestine.
Background: This study investigates nursing staff perceptions regarding the impact of Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation on the quality of care within a university hospital in Palestine. The research specifically examines how the accreditation process influences nursing practices, patient results, and overall healthcare quality in a challenging environment marked by unique operational and external pressures.
Methods: The study was conducted at An-Najah National University Hospital (NNUH), a university hospital in Palestine, using a cross-sectional survey design.
Minerva Urol Nephrol
October 2024
Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
Background: Voluntary PCa screening frequently results in excessive use of unnecessary diagnostic tests and an increasing risk of detection of indolent PCa and unaffordable costs for the various national health systems. In this scenario, the Italian Society of Urology (Società Italiana di Urologia, SIU) proposes an organized flow chart guiding physicians to improve early diagnosis of significant PCa avoiding unnecessary diagnostic tests and prostate biopsy.
Methods: According to available evidence and international guidelines [i.
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