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View article: ‘I don’t know when it’s my turn’: reasons for low uptake of cancer-related healthcare services in Germany
‘I don’t know when it’s my turn’: reasons for low uptake of cancer-related healthcare services in Germany Open
View article: Barriers against utilization of population-based cancer screening services in Germany
Barriers against utilization of population-based cancer screening services in Germany Open
Aim Cancer screening services are underutilized by the general population in many countries with subsidized healthcare systems. This study aimed to determine the attendance rates and barriers in accessing age- and gender-specific cancer sc…
View article: 228 | A UC HEMATOLOGIC MALIGNANCY CONSORTIUM PHASE II TRIAL OF OBINUTUZUMAB, IBRUTINIB AND VENETOCLAX IN PATIENTS WITH PREVIOUSLY UNTREATED FOLLICULAR LYMPHOMA
228 | A UC HEMATOLOGIC MALIGNANCY CONSORTIUM PHASE II TRIAL OF OBINUTUZUMAB, IBRUTINIB AND VENETOCLAX IN PATIENTS WITH PREVIOUSLY UNTREATED FOLLICULAR LYMPHOMA Open
View article: Comparison of Rapid Resa-Imipenem NP Test with Conventional Disc Diffusion Method for Detection of Carbapenem Susceptibility in Acinetobacter Baumannii
Comparison of Rapid Resa-Imipenem NP Test with Conventional Disc Diffusion Method for Detection of Carbapenem Susceptibility in Acinetobacter Baumannii Open
Acinetobacter baumannii, Imipenem, Rapid resazurin test, Microbial sensitivity tests, Disk diffusion method, Carba-penems.
View article: Assessing the therapeutic potential of <i>Zinnia elegans</i> in mitigating atherosclerosis in mice model
Assessing the therapeutic potential of <i>Zinnia elegans</i> in mitigating atherosclerosis in mice model Open
Atherosclerosis, a major contributor to cardiovascular disorders, marked by the accumulation of plaques within arterial walls, potentially resulting in heart attacks or strokes. Considering its widespread impact, the present study explores…
View article: Pharmaceuticals and Therapeutic Potentialities of Melissa officinalis L. –A Review
Pharmaceuticals and Therapeutic Potentialities of Melissa officinalis L. –A Review Open
Melissa officinalis is used for its therapeutic properties all over the world in the prevention of numerous diseases. It has several bioactive compounds viz. flavonoids, terpenoids, phenolic acids, tannins, and essential oil. Triterpenes (…
View article: Translating Power, Ideology and Diplomacy in Political Discourse
Translating Power, Ideology and Diplomacy in Political Discourse Open
View article: Growing Chinese Involvement in West Asia: Factors and Implications
Growing Chinese Involvement in West Asia: Factors and Implications Open
View article: Media in China after economic reform
Media in China after economic reform Open
View article: Turning a Blind Eye: West Asia and China's Persecution of the Uyghurs
Turning a Blind Eye: West Asia and China's Persecution of the Uyghurs Open
View article: COVID-19 prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation: a scoping review of key concepts for future pandemic preparedness
COVID-19 prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation: a scoping review of key concepts for future pandemic preparedness Open
Aim This scoping review explores key concepts related to the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of COVID-19, offering insights for future pandemic preparedness and response strategies. Subject and methods A scoping review was conduc…
View article: What do the teachers want? A targeted needs assessment survey for prospective didactic training of psychiatry medical educators
What do the teachers want? A targeted needs assessment survey for prospective didactic training of psychiatry medical educators Open
Objectives: Physicians and psychologists at psychiatric university hospitals are assigned teaching tasks from the first day of work without necessarily having the prerequisite training in teaching methods. This exploratory survey provides …
View article: Evaluation of MRI Findings in Patients with Non-Traumatic Low Back Pain and Their Correlation with Clinical Disability Scores
Evaluation of MRI Findings in Patients with Non-Traumatic Low Back Pain and Their Correlation with Clinical Disability Scores Open
Background: Low back pain (LBP) is one of the major causes of functional disability worldwide and is among the most common musculoskeletal disorders. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used extensively to detect spinal abnormalities, but …
View article: Individualisation, personalisation and person-centredness in mental healthcare: a scoping review of concepts and linguistic network visualisation
Individualisation, personalisation and person-centredness in mental healthcare: a scoping review of concepts and linguistic network visualisation Open
Background Targeted mental health interventions are increasingly described as individualised, personalised or person-centred approaches. However, the definitions for these terms vary significantly. Their interchangeable use prevents operat…
View article: Unmet Psychosocial Needs of Health Care Professionals in Europe During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Mixed Methods Approach
Unmet Psychosocial Needs of Health Care Professionals in Europe During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Mixed Methods Approach Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic severely affected everyday life and working conditions for most Europeans, particularly health care professionals (HCPs). Over the past 3 years, various policies have been implemented in various European co…
View article: Unmet Psychosocial Needs of Health Care Professionals in Europe During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Mixed Methods Approach (Preprint)
Unmet Psychosocial Needs of Health Care Professionals in Europe During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Mixed Methods Approach (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic severely affected everyday life and working conditions for most Europeans, particularly health care professionals (HCPs). Over the past 3 years, various policies have been implemented in various European c…
View article: Longitudinal insights in psychosocial stress expressed by health care professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic – a mixed-method approach (Preprint)
Longitudinal insights in psychosocial stress expressed by health care professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic – a mixed-method approach (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND COVID-19 has affected everyday life and working conditions for most European people, particularly health care professionals (HCP). The worsening of mental health, work-related stressors, and helpful coping strategies within HCP…
View article: Supplementary Material for: Pembrolizumab induced rhabdomyolysis in a clear cell renal cell carcinoma patient: a case report
Supplementary Material for: Pembrolizumab induced rhabdomyolysis in a clear cell renal cell carcinoma patient: a case report Open
Pembrolizumab is one of the approved treatments for many types of cancer including clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). It has improved the prognosis of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) yet has many possible immune related side effects. We d…
View article: Communication Skills (CS) training of physicians in China and its role in actual challenges of patient-physician relationship: a cross-sectional survey
Communication Skills (CS) training of physicians in China and its role in actual challenges of patient-physician relationship: a cross-sectional survey Open
View article: Barriers to access cancer‐related services for men in high‐income countries: A narrative review looking beyond socioeconomic disadvantages
Barriers to access cancer‐related services for men in high‐income countries: A narrative review looking beyond socioeconomic disadvantages Open
Introduction Cancer screening programs are routinely available in high‐income countries, but participation rates are low, especially among men. This narrative review aims to identify male‐specific access barriers to cancer‐related healthca…
View article: A Needs-Based Analysis of Teaching on Vaccinations and COVID-19 in German Medical Schools
A Needs-Based Analysis of Teaching on Vaccinations and COVID-19 in German Medical Schools Open
The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for improving public confidence in vaccines. Academic gaps and redundancies on vaccinations must be identified to revise the medical curriculum for up-to-date training of medical students. This cro…
View article: Nationwide Survey on Communication Skills (CS) Training of Physicians in China and its Role in Actual Challenges of Patient-Physician-Relationship
Nationwide Survey on Communication Skills (CS) Training of Physicians in China and its Role in Actual Challenges of Patient-Physician-Relationship Open
Background The Chinese healthcare system is affected by frequent disputes between physicians and patients. Although recent reforms have contributed towards improving the patient-physician relationship, distrust in physicians is still high.…
View article: Training the trainers: Finding new educational opportunities in the virtual world
Training the trainers: Finding new educational opportunities in the virtual world Open
The COVID‐19 pandemic has disrupted scientific gatherings and conferences, opening up opportunities for virtual learning platforms. Realizing the potential of online academic exchanges, the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) also develope…
View article: 441 Management of Intracapsular Hip Fractures During Unprecedented COVID Times In A DGH
441 Management of Intracapsular Hip Fractures During Unprecedented COVID Times In A DGH Open
Aim NICE published eligibility criteria for Total Hip Replacement (THR) vs Hemiarthroplasty for intracapsular hip fractures. COVID-19 resulted in the BOA publishing emergency guidelines regarding management of patients eligible for THR. If…
View article: Motivations, trends and experiences ofmigration among psychiatric trainees inSwitzerland
Motivations, trends and experiences ofmigration among psychiatric trainees inSwitzerland Open
View article: Mental Health Among Medical Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Eight European Countries: Cross-sectional Survey Study
Mental Health Among Medical Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Eight European Countries: Cross-sectional Survey Study Open
Background The death toll of COVID-19 topped 170,000 in Europe by the end of May 2020. COVID-19 has caused an immense psychological burden on the population, especially among doctors and nurses who are faced with high infection risks and i…
View article: Mental Health Burden in Different Professions During the Final Stage of the COVID-19 Lockdown in China: Cross-sectional Survey Study
Mental Health Burden in Different Professions During the Final Stage of the COVID-19 Lockdown in China: Cross-sectional Survey Study Open
Background COVID-19 resulted in considerable mental health burden in the Chinese general population and among health care workers at the beginning and peak of the pandemic. However, little is known about potentially vulnerable groups durin…
View article: Mental Health Among Medical Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Eight European Countries: Cross-sectional Survey Study (Preprint)
Mental Health Among Medical Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Eight European Countries: Cross-sectional Survey Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The death toll of COVID-19 topped 170,000 in Europe by the end of May 2020. COVID-19 has caused an immense psychological burden on the population, especially among doctors and nurses who are faced with high infection risks and …
View article: Mental Health Burden in Different Professions During the Final Stage of the COVID-19 Lockdown in China: Cross-sectional Survey Study (Preprint)
Mental Health Burden in Different Professions During the Final Stage of the COVID-19 Lockdown in China: Cross-sectional Survey Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND COVID-19 resulted in considerable mental health burden in the Chinese general population and among health care workers at the beginning and peak of the pandemic. However, little is known about potentially vulnerable groups duri…
View article: What and how are students taught about communicating risks to patients? Analysis of a medical curriculum
What and how are students taught about communicating risks to patients? Analysis of a medical curriculum Open
Statistical and clinical topics relevant for teaching risk communication to medical students are not only underrepresented but also minimally explained by lecturers. Supplementary material on risk communication is rarely provided to studen…