Communicating with Deaf Patients in the Clinical Environment through Deaf-Hearing Teams: Lessons Learned from a Virtual Patient Panel [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Dimitrios Papanagnou, Natalie P. Snyder, Rosemary Frasso, Benedicta O. Olonilua, Julia Croce

“…Background Communication and cultural differences predispose Deaf patients to suboptimal healthcare. Despite this disparity, health professionals have historically received little to no training in caring for Deaf patients. …”
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Evaluating the reflux suppression properties of Gaviscon Infant powder with different milk formulations using an in vitro model of the infant stomach by Fiona McLaughlin, Jeanine Fisher, Mark Atherton, Cathal Coyle

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Associations of four obesity indices with diabetes mellitus in Korean middle-aged and older adults using the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (KoGES) by Yiseul Lee, Nam-Kyoo Lim, Hyun-Young Park

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Retrospective Analysis of RSV Infection in Pediatric Patients: Epidemiology, Comorbidities, Treatment, and Costs in Dubai (2014-2023) by Jean Joury, Nawal Al Kaabi, Sara Al Dallal, Bassam Mahboub, Mostafa Zayed, Mohamed Abdelaziz, Jennifer Onwumeh-Okwundu, Mark A. Fletcher, Subramanyam Kumaresan, Badarinath C. Ramachandrachar, Mohamed Farghaly

“…These findings can inform healthcare stakeholders about future policy measures and the need for effective preventive strategies.…”
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Describing team development within a novel GP-led urgent care centre model: a qualitative study by Azeem Majeed, Geva Greenfield, Sarah Morton, Shamini Gnani, Agnieszka Igantowicz

“…Although good teamwork is crucial to better patient outcomes, there is little within the literature about the development of a team consisting of different healthcare professionals in a novel healthcare setting. …”
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Nurses retention: the impact of transformational leadership, career growth, work well-being, and work-life Balance by Eman Sameh AbdELhay, Samah Mohamed Taha, Mona Metwally El-Sayed, Sahar Hassan Helaly, Islam Sameh AbdELhay

“…Abstract Background Nurse retention is critical for healthcare systems worldwide, as high turnover rates adversely affect patient care and organizational stability. …”
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Magnitude, risk factors and economic impacts of diabetic emergencies in developing countries: A systematic review. by Halefom Kahsay Haile, Teferi Gedif Fenta

“…The significant economic burden of these emergencies exacerbates the strain on already limited healthcare resources. In order to enhance health outcomes and lessen the financial strain on healthcare systems in these areas, preventive strategies must be incorporated into diabetes management programs.…”
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Exploring information technology utilization and needs in community pharmacies: a cross-sectional survey in Shanghai, China by Qin Li, Zhao Jin, Yun Liao, Huihua Dai, Jie Meng, Ling Li

“…There is a pressing need for an integrated IT system that offers real-time access to patient medical information, a standardized documentation system, improved clinical decision support software, and enhanced communication with other healthcare providers.…”
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Advances in colorectal cancer diagnosis using optimal deep feature fusion approach on biomedical images by Sultan Refa Alotaibi, Manal Abdullah Alohali, Mashael Maashi, Hamed Alqahtani, Moneerah Alotaibi, Ahmed Mahmud

“…The improved diagnosis load in the pathology laboratory, incorporated with the reported intra- and inter-variability in the biomarker assessment, has prompted the quest for consistent machine-based techniques to be integrated into routine practice. In the healthcare field, artificial intelligence (AI) has achieved extraordinary achievements in healthcare applications. …”
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Economic Outcomes and Incidence of Postsurgical Hypotension With Liposomal Bupivacaine vs Epidural Analgesia in Abdominal Surgeries by Margaret Holtz, Nick Liao, Jennifer H. Lin, Carl V. Asche

“…**Discussion:** Our results are consistent with previous studies that demonstrated epidural analgesia can be associated with higher utilization of healthcare resources and complications compared with LB. …”
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We Are on the Verge of Breakthrough Cures for Type 1 Diabetes, but Who Are the 2 Million Americans Who Have It? by Rebecca Smith, Samara Eisenberg, Aaron Turner-Phifer, Jacqueline LeGrand, Sarah Pincus, Yousra Omer, Fei Wang, Bruce Pyenson

“…**Conclusions:** Accurate projections of T1DM population growth are critical to ensure appropriate healthcare coverage and reimbursement for treatments. …”
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Sexual and reproductive health and rights, HIV and migration in southern Africa: A rapid review by G Musuka, I Chingombe, E Moyo, T Chikava, B Moyo, M Mapingure, H Musuka, T Dzinamarira

“…The lessons learnt emphasised the importance of community involvement, healthcare worker (HCW) training and inclusive policies to address migrants’ diverse needs effectively. …”
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Using AI chatbots (e.g., CHATGPT) in seeking health-related information online: The case of a common ailment by Pouyan Esmaeilzadeh, Mahed Maddah, Tala Mirzaei

“…In the age of AI, healthcare practices and patient-provider communications can be significantly transformed via AI-based tools and systems that distribute Intelligence on the Internet. …”
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The impact of mobile health interventions on service users' health outcomes and the role of health professions: a systematic review of systematic reviews by Fathiya Alkhuzaimi, Deborah Rainey, Christine Brown Wilson, Jacqueline Bloomfield

“…Abstract Background Mobile health (mHealth) tools have gained prominence in global healthcare in recent years, with demonstrated impacts on managing service users' health. …”
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Effect of Household Income on Household Welfare in Kitumba Sub-County Kabale District. by Kakuru, Richard

“…The study recommended that there should be implementation of financial literacy programs to educate households on managing finances, saving for emergencies, and planning for healthcare needs. This can lead to more prudent spending and investment in health-related expenses.…”
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Candida auris: an emergent virulent and multidrug-resistant yeast associated with serious health implications by Hassan Yahaya, Hamza Sule

“… Background to the study: Invasive candidiasis is a critical healthcare-related fungal infection caused by several Candida species. …”
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Modern approaches to functional dyspepsia treatment by A. A. Sheptulin

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Autoimmune pancreatitis – the special form of chronic pancreatitis by Ya. S. Tsimmerman

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease and functional dyspepsia: clinical efficacy and safety of prokinetic choice by D. I. Trukhan

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Does Gastroenterology Need Artificial Intelligence? by S. M. Kurbatsky

“…An outlook of trends and perspectives in gastroenterology in the age of digital healthcare.Key points. Diagnosis gradually transforms to the task of image recognition. …”
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