Deep learning-based microcirculation performance classification using multispectral photoacoustic technology by Chua, Hui Ling, Huong, Audrey

“…Tissue circulation monitoring is a crucial part of the care of patients with severe chronic illnesses because it affects oxygen delivery to tissue. …”
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Tapered angle microfluidic device for cell separation using hydrodynamic principle by Jamrus, Muhammad Asyraf, Ahmad, Mohd. Ridzuan

“…Consequently, both point-of-care diagnostic instruments and micro total analytic systems could utilize this device.…”

Effect of immediate initiation of invasive ventilation on mortality in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: a target trial emulation by Mellado-Artigas, Ricard, Borrat, Xavier, Ferreyro, Bruno L., Yarnell, Christopher, Hao, Sicheng, Wanis, Kerollos N., Barbeta, Enric, Torres, Antoni, Ferrando, Carlos, Brochard, Laurent

“…Purpose Invasive ventilation is a fundamental treatment in intensive care but its precise timing is difficult to determine. …”
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Microfluidic plasma extraction from blood using wash-free pneumatic system by Lin, Yun Jia

“…POC plasma extraction involves the immediate separation of plasma from whole blood at the point of care, allowing for more consistent and accurate blood test results. …”
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Position statements of the Emerging Trends Committee of the Asian Oceanian Society of Radiology on the adoption and implementation of artificial intelligence for radiology by Wee, Nicole Kessa, Git, Kim-Ann, Lee, Wen-Jeng, Raval, Gaurang, Pattokhov, Aziz, Ho, Evelyn Lai Ming, Chuapetcharasopon, Chamaree, Tomiyama, Noriyuki, Ng, Kwan Hoong, Tan, Cher Heng

“…We base our study on four main principles of medical care-respect for patient autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.…”
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Spectral domain optical coherence tomography with extended depth-of-focus by aperture synthesis by Bo, En, Liu, Linbo

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'The listening series': increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in patient and public involvement and engagement for policy research by listening to and learning from under-repr... by Bevan, C, Alderdice, F, Darby, S, Gilzean-Hughes, S, McLeish, J, Mulla, S, Plachcinski, R, Wilkinson, S, Williams, H, Rowe, R

“…<p><strong>Background</strong></p> Policy research aims to provide evidence to inform government policy decisions about health and social care. Engaging and involving the public and patients in this work is widely recognised as essential. …”

3D printed magnetic digital microfluidics for biomedical applications by Kanitthamniyom, Pojchanun

“…Point-of-care testing (POCT) is one of the best alternative solutions to centralized testing. …”
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Inaudible echo-based indoor position recognition by Wong, Alexander Chong Xan

“…An example where accurate indoor localisation would be useful is contact tracing to limit the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Prior Research has been conducted in this field, the most noteworthy is RoomRecognise. …”
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TPepRet: a deep learning model for characterizing T-cell receptors–antigen binding patterns by Wang, M, Fan, W, Wu, T, Li, M

“…We have evaluated TPepRet to a range of challenging scenarios, including performance benchmarking against other tools using diverse datasets, analysis of peptide binding preferences, characterization of T cells clonal expansion, identification of true binder in complex environments, assessment of key binding sites through alanine scanning, validation against expression rates from large-scale datasets, and ability to screen SARS-CoV-2 TCRs. The comprehensive results suggest that TPepRet outperforms existing tools. …”

Development of a lab on a chip for nerve agent detection by Tan, Hsih Yin

“…Health authority can then provide optimal, case-appropriate health care, and convince the unexposed individuals of their health safety. …”
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Amphibious ethics and speculative immersions: laboratory aquariums as a site for developing a more inclusive animal geography by Greenhough, B, Roe, E, Message, R

“…Human capacity to sense and respond to the suffering of non-human animals is key to animal care and welfare. Intuitively these modes of relating seem best suited to interactions between humans and warm-blooded mammals who share human-like facial features and characteristics. …”

The WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme for mental, neurological, and substance use conditions: the new and updated guideline recommendations by Brohan, E, Chowdhary, N, Dua, T, Barbui, C, Thornicroft, G, Kestel, D

“…The WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) guideline update reflects 15 years of investment in reducing the treatment gap and scaling up care for people with mental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) conditions. …”

Treatment of acute sore throat in Malaysia: a consensus of multidisciplinary recommendations using modified Delphi methodology by Abdullah, Baharudin, Koh, Kar Chai, Mohamed, Mohazmi, Tan, Vincent Eng Soon, Mohammad, Nurashikin, Sekawi, Zamberi, Periyasamy, Petrick, Ramadas, Anitha, Duerden, Martin

“…The McIsaac score and point-of-care testing (POCT) for the presence of group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus (GABHS) can aid in the decision-making process for antibiotic use, reducing needless prescriptions. …”
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The impact of social isolation on delayed hospital discharges of older hip fracture patients and associated costs by Landeiro, F, Leal, J, Gray, A

“…Preventing delays could save between 11.2 and 30.7 % of total hospital costs for this patient group.Delayed discharges of older patients from acute care hospitals are a major challenge for administrative, humanitarian, and economic reasons. …”

COVID-19 pandemic impact on hypertension management in North East London: an observational cohort study using electronic health records by Rison, SCG, Redfern, O, Mathur, R, Dostal, I, Carvalho, C, Raisi-Estabragh, Z, Robson, JP

“…The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on primary care management of long-term conditions such as hypertension. …”

Patients’ experience of medication brand changes during hormone therapy for breast cancer: an interpretative phenomenological analysis by Eraso, Yolanda, Moon, Zoe, Steinberga, Ieva

“…The findings identified three superordinate themes and nine subordinate themes that influenced the lived experience of medication brand changes for these patients: (i) experiencing brand changes, (ii) responsiveness of health care providers and (iii) future expectations. Women reported negative physical and emotional experiences of brand changes, which is often compounded by healthcare professionals’ lack of information and reassurances, disbelief in the worsening of side effects and inconsistent advice regarding generics. …”
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Environmental antimicrobial resistance: implications for food safety and public health by Ifedinezi, Onyinye Victoria, Nnaji, Nnabueze Darlington, Anumudu, Christian Kosisochukwu, Ekwueme, Chiemerie Theresa, Uhegwu, Chijioke Christopher, Ihenetu, Francis Chukwuebuka, Obioha, Promiselynda Ijeoma, Simon, Blessing Oteta, Ezechukwu, Precious Somtochukwu, Onyeaka, Helen

“…Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious global health issue, aggravated by antibiotic overuse and misuse in human medicine, animal care, and agriculture. This study looks at the different mechanisms that drive AMR, such as environmental contamination, horizontal gene transfer, and selective pressure, as well as the severe implications of AMR for human and animal health. …”
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A systematic review of parenting and feeding practices, children’s feeding behavior and growth stunting in Asian countries by Munawar, Khadeeja, Mukhtar, Firdaus, Roy, Mollika, Majeed, Nida, Jalaludin, Muhammad Yazid

“…Theme of parenting practices showed that time spent on childcare, traditional beliefs about child-care feeding and responsive feeding were also contributing factors. …”
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Social support, depression, anxiety and stress among breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia by Rokhman, Nik Nor Izwana

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted in a Day-Care Oncology Unit Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia from January to March 2024. …”
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