Cortical Activation and Functional Connectivity Response to Different Interactive Modes of Virtual Reality (VR)-Induced Analgesia: A Prospective Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) Study.

Aim: Virtual reality (VR) can be analgesic through intercortical modulation. This study investigated neural activities and correlates during different interactive modes.

Methods: Fifteen healthy participants (4M, 11F, age 21.

Effectiveness of a Four-Stage Death Education Model Based on Constructivist Learning Theory for Trainee Nursing Students.

Objective: To explore the effectiveness of the four-step death education model based on constructivist learning theory in enhancing the death coping abilities and attitudes of trainee nurses and improving course satisfaction.

Methods: Sixty-six trainee nurses from a tumour hospital in Shanxi Province were selected as the study subjects, and a class-experimental research design was adopted, in which the nursing students before the course implementation were taken as the control group and those after the course implementation were taken as the experimental group. Death Attitude Profile Revised Scale (DAP) was used to measure the cognitive attitude of nursing students towards death, and a self-made questionnaire was used to test the satisfaction of nursing students with the curriculum design.

Prevalence and molecular characterization of cystic echinococcosis in livestock in the Hazara Division, Pakistan.

Introduction: Echinococcosis is a parasitic zoonotic disease caused by tapeworm larvae, forming cysts in organs like the liver and lungs. It primarily affects livestock and humans, with significant public health and economic implications worldwide. In the Hazara Division, the prevalence and genetic diversity of the is largely unexplored.

Spatial variation and predictors of anemia among women of reproductive age in Mozambique, 2022/23: a multiscale geographically weighted regression.

Introduction: Anemia is a critical global public health issue, especially among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in low- and middle-income countries. Mozambique has the highest prevalence of anemia in women of reproductive age in Sub Saharan Africa in 2019. This study aims to assess the spatial variation and predictors of anemia among women of reproductive age in Mozambique.

Healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and practice of podoconiosis management and associated factors in public hospitals in Ilu Ababor and Buno Bedelle zones, Southwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Podoconiosis is non-filarial lymphoedema of the lower extremities. It impairs individuals' overall lives, including their health, economy, psychology, and social interactions. Podoconiosis is a preventable and effectively manageable disease.

The Cross-Cultured Validity and Reliability of the Vietnamese Nijmegen Questionnaire.

Introduction: The Nijmegen Questionnaire assesses hyperventilation syndrome (HVS), but a validated Vietnamese version is lacking. This study investigates the cross-culture validity, structural validity, and reliability of the Vietnamese Nijmegen questionnaire (VNQ) for screening HVS in primary healthcare settings.

Methods: Following Beaton's guidelines, translation and adaptation involved two independent expert panels for content validity.

Effects of non-pharmacological interventions on sexual health in patients with breast cancer: A network meta-analysis.

Objective: This review systematically identifies and synthesizes evidence to examine the impact of non-pharmacological interventions on the sexual health of patients with breast cancer through a meta-analysis approach.

Methods: From establishment to December 2, 2024, eight electronic databases including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane, CNKI, VIP, Wanfang and Biomedical Literature Service System were searched. The inclusion criteria comprised randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of non-drug interventions, controlled clinical trials and quasi-experimental studies.

The SIMCA Study Protocol: Factors influencing the implementation of the Midwifery Continuity of Carer (MCoC) model of care in NHS maternity care in England: A mixed methods cross case analysis involving clinicians, women and policy makers.

Background: During pregnancy, labour and early motherhood, most women in the UK receive care from different midwives. NHS policy change in England sought to introduce a model of care whereby each woman is cared for by the same midwife throughout antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods, supported by a small team of midwives to cover off-duty periods. This model is called the Midwifery Continuity of Carer (MCoC).

Clinical Outcomes of Immediate Versus Staged Revascularization of Nonculprit Arteries in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Recent guidelines for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) with multivessel coronary artery disease (MVD) recommend revascularization of non-culprit lesions following primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, the optimal timing for this procedure-whether immediate or staged-remains uncertain.

Methods: A comprehensive search using PubMed (MEDLINE), Cochrane Central, and Google Scholar was conducted to identify studies comparing clinical outcomes between immediate and staged revascularization approaches in patients with MVD undergoing PCI.

Urine Leukocyte Counts for Differentiating Asymptomatic Bacteriuria From Urinary Tract Infection and Predicting Secondary Bacteremia.

Background: Differentiating between asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) and urinary tract infection (UTI) is difficult in patients who have difficulty communicating their symptoms. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of urine leukocytes in distinguishing between UTI and ASB, and the clinical outcomes of patients with UTI according to the degree of pyuria.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study included patients with positive urine cultures between July 2022 and June 2023 at two hospitals.

A qualitative exploration of balancing family, work, and academics among female graduate nursing students in a lower-middle-income country.

Career women have varied responsibilities in society, and therefore, finding a balance among work, family, and personal life duties is becoming increasingly difficult. The literature explains that there is no one-size-fits-all standard for work-life balance. This study sought to explore ways of coping with family life and schooling among Ghanaian nurses and midwives pursuing graduate programmes without study leave.

Subjective Cognitive Decline in COPD - A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.

Background: Subjective cognitive decline (SCD), an early indicator of cognitive impairment, may affect COPD care and outcomes, yet its sociodemographic associations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) remain poorly understood.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of SCD among people with COPD across different age groups and identify associations between demographics, risk behaviors, comorbidities, and self-reported SCD.

Design: Pooled 2019 BRFSS data from 24 states using the Cognitive Decline module were analyzed.

Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells improve bone cancer pain by inhibiting p38MAPK phosphorylation and microglia activation.

Background: Bone cancer pain (BCP) is not adequately addressed by current treatment methods, making the exploration of effective management strategies a topic of significant interest. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) seem to be a potential way for managing BCP, yet little is known about the mechanisms underlying the efficacy of this potential treatment.

Methods: We established the male C57BL/6 mice BCP models.

A Latent Class Analysis of Resilience and Its Relationship With Care Burden and Psychological Distress in Family Caregivers of Older Adults With Disability.

Given the challenging circumstances of aging with disability, family caregivers (FGs) face significant strain. Resilience, however, is a crucial protective factor against adverse caregiving outcomes. The study thus aimed to determine the latent classes of resilience among FGs and examine how these classes are related to care burden and psychological distress.

Validity and Reliability of the Korean Version of the Florida Patient Acceptance Survey.

Aim: To validate the Korean version of the Florida Patient Acceptance Survey (K-FPAS) and assess its reliability in evaluating the acceptance of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) among Korean patients.

Design: A methodological research study was conducted to develop and validate the K-FPAS as a valuable tool for assessing ICD acceptance and its related factors in the Korean patient population.

Methods: A total of 243 participants, aged 18 years and older, who had received ICDs within the past year and were regularly monitored by cardiac specialists, were included in the study.

Critical care nurses' intention to leave and related factors: Survey results from 5 European countries.

Objectives: To determine the nursing intention to leave in critical care units and explore related factors along with work environment and sociodemographic variables.

Design And Setting: Quantitative cross-sectional study in five European countries (Spain, Poland, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania) through a self-administered survey in 2021.

Methods: The "AACN Critical elements of a healthy work environment scale.

Occurrence rate and risk factors for rest and procedural pain in critically ill patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: To summarize the occurrence rates and identified the risk factors for pain at rest and during procedures in critically ill patients.

Methods: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Embase, PubMed, CINAHL Plus, Web of Science Core Collection and ProQuest Dissertations & Theses A&I databases were searched from inception to January 10, 2025, for relevant studies.

Nationwide Trends in Screen Time and Associated Risk Factors by Family Structures Among Adolescents, 2008-2022: Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Although understanding long-term trends in adolescent screen time and the influence of family structure is essential, there is a lack of research addressing these issues comprehensively.

Objective: This study aimed to conduct comprehensive investigations into adolescent screen time before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a particular focus on family structures.

Methods: This study used nationwide, large-scale data from the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey from South Korea.

The prediction power of thymidine phosphorylase and IL-6 in the relapse of breast cancer.

Objective: Aim: To investigate the role of thymidine phosphate and IL-6 in the pathogenesis and survival rate in women with breast cancer..

Patients And Methods: Materials and Methods: Sixty women diagnosed with breast cancer (with age ranging between 25-65 years) were included in the current study.

The Association Between the Dietary Fatty Acid Fraction and Healthy Life Expectancy: Global Spatiotemporal Epidemiology from 2010 to 2019.

Background: As the global population ages, extending not only the life expectancy (LE) but also the healthy life expectancy (HALE) has become a critical public health objective. Dietary choices, especially the intake of various fatty acids, may play a role in achieving good health.

Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the intake of fatty acid (FA) fractions across different countries and explore its associations with HALE and LE from 2010 to 2019 according to publicly available international data.

Digitalizing the community health information system improved women's retention on the maternal continuum of care pathway in northwest Ethiopia: A quasi-experimental study.

Background: Retaining women on the maternal continuum of care pathway remains a significant challenge for the healthcare system. Digitalizing primary healthcare system using community health workers is a key strategy to enhance maternal healthcare utilization in Ethiopia. However, the effectiveness of digitalizing community health system using frontline health system workers is uncertain.