bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Outcomes of Mechanical Thrombectomy in Patients With Ischemic Stroke and Heart Failure. A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis
Authors: D'Anna Lucio , Bax Francesco , Valente Mariarosaria , Sacco Simona , Foschi Matteo , Ornello Raffaele , Kanagaratnam Prapa , Lim Boon , Simister Robert , Zhang Liqun , Nguyen Thanh N. , Veltkamp Roland , Gigli Marta , Merlino Giovanni , Gigli Gian Luigi 
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND
Patients with heart failure (HF) treated with mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for acute ischemic stroke were underrepresented in clinical trials on MT. Our systematic review and meta‐analysis aim to assess differences in outcomes between patients with HF and their counterparts without HF treated with MT for acute ischemic stroke.

METHODS
A systematic review of the English language literature from inception up to March 7, 2024, was conducted using PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases. Studies focused on patients with and without HF who were treated with MT for acute ischemic stroke were included. The primary outcome of interest was the rate of modified Rankin Scale scores of 0–2 at 90 days. Secondary outcomes of interest included rates of 90‐day mortality, successful reperfusion, and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage.

RESULTS

Of 5394 initially retrieved studies, 5 studies were included in the systematic review with a final population of 44 385 patients with ischemic stroke with and without HF treated with MT. Four studies were combined for the primary outcome and showed comparable rates of 0–2 modified Rankin Scale scores between patients with HF and patients without HF (odds ratio, 0.86 [95% CIs, 0.70–1.06];
P
= 0.15). Ninety‐day mortality was significantly higher in the HF group (odds ratio, 1.92 [95% CIs, 1.66–2.23];
P
<0.0001) although the sample size was small (n of study = 3) and only unadjusted estimates were used. Successful reperfusion and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage rates were similar between the groups.

CONCLUSION
In this systematic review and meta‐analysis, patients with HF experienced worse 90‐day mortality post‐MT. Our data encourage further research on MT outcomes in patients with large vessel‐occlusion ischemic stroke and concomitant HF.
Compliments and approaches to compliment responses
Authors: Lau Thu M. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Complimenting is a complex sociolinguistic speech act that has been characterized as an adjacency pair or a two-unit turn. The same compliment can be interpreted very differently in various contexts, and so responding to a compliment would depend very much on what kind of communicative act the compliment is perceived to be. In the present paper, we will review compliment category frameworks widely used in previous studies and discuss previous approaches to the study of compliment responses (CR s). A review of previous data collection methods reveals certain limitations of those instruments. Compliments and CR s are contextually bound, so previous CR studies based on those approaches may be valuable for the investigation of CR strategies as well as their syntactic forms and semantic features. However, those studies seemed not to capture all the functions and meanings of compliments along with particular features of contexts that may influence compliment behaviours. Future research may aim to explore these issues further.
Overseas Chinese Capital in Taiwan: a Case Study of the Bank of Overseas Chinese (booc)
Authors: Yen Yungming 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
On April 9, 2007, news outlets reported that Citigroup would acquire the Bank of Overseas Chinese (booc) in Taiwan at nt$14.1 billion.” Neither a significant transaction nor the first bank merger during the financial reforms of the 2000s, this event, nevertheless, symbolized the withdrawal of a unique category in Taiwan’s economic system. As the oldest private bank in Taiwan, booc’s development illustrates the dynamics of Taiwan’s financial politics. This article intends to explain the rise and fall of booc from the perspective of historical institutionalism and showcase the changing linkage between state bureaucracy, political power, and financial capital at different stages.
Understanding of a healthy diet in relation to current guidelines: A case study of UK university students
Authors: Aydin Nuray 
Published: February 2025

Objective: The aim of this research was to investigate how students at a UK University lead a healthy lifestyle, what they understand as healthy food, and how both of these relate to national guidelines. Design: A qualitative study adopting a phenomenological approach. Interviews were used to enable a nuanced exploration of students’ perceptions of a healthy diet. Setting: The study was conducted with the participation of 15 students, aged between 22 and 42 years old, enrolled at a university in London. Methods: Data were collected using semi-structured interviews. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to analyse the interview findings within context. The duration of the interviews ranged from 35 to 45 minutes, contingent upon respondents’ motivation to answer the questions. Results: Students possessed a good awareness of the requirements of a healthy diet. However, challenges to adhering to such a diet stemmed from financial constraints, the limited availability of healthy food options, and a lack of variety in choices. It is widely agreed that these issues significantly overshadow other considerations. Moreover, there was a prevailing sentiment of distrust towards national dietary guidelines, with students seeing them as incompatible with their budgetary constraints. Conclusions: In conclusion, there appears to be good awareness among students regarding healthy food choices reflecting a shift that has gone largely unnoticed in previous research and may be more widespread than previously thought. A variety of economic and social factors influenced students’ food choices and their ability to consume a healthy diet.
Measuring the quality of patient-provider relationships in serious illness: A scoping review
Authors: Wassef Karen , Ma Kristine , Durieux Brigitte N , Brown Tyler L , Paladino Joanna , Thorne Sally , Sanders Justin J 
Published: February 2025

Background: People affected by serious illness face several threats to their well-being: physical symptoms, psychological distress, disrupted social relations, and spiritual/existential crises. Relationships with clinicians provide a form of structured support that promotes shared decision-making and adaptive stress coping. Measuring relationship quality may improve quality assessment and patient care outcomes. However, researchers and those promoting quality improvement lack clear guidance on measuring this. Aim: To identify and assess items from valid measures of patient-provider relationship quality in serious illness settings for guiding quality assessment. Design: Scoping review. Data sources: We identified peer-reviewed, English-language articles published from 1990 to 2023 in CINAHL, Embase, and PubMed. Eligible articles described the validation of measures assessing healthcare experiences of patient populations characterized by serious illness. We used Clarke et al.’s theory of relationship quality to assess relationship-focused items. Results: From 3868 screened articles, we identified 101 publications describing 47 valid measures used in serious illness settings. Measures assessed patients and other caregivers. We determined that 597 of 2238 items (26.7%) related to relationships. Most measures ( n = 46) included items related to engaging the patient as a whole person. Measures evaluated how providers promote information exchange ( n = 35), foster therapeutic alliance ( n = 35), recognize and respond to emotion ( n = 27), and include patients in care-related decisions ( n = 23). Few instruments ( n = 9) assessed patient self-management and navigation. Conclusions: Measures include items that assess patient-provider relationship quality in serious illness settings. Researchers may consider these for evaluating and improving relationship quality, a patient-centered care and research outcome.
Selection of rectal cancer patients for organ preservation after neoadjuvant therapy: value of T2W-MRI signal intensity
Authors: van der Reijd Denise J , Ou Xinde , Dijkhoff Rebecca AP , Drago Silvia G , Tissier Renaud , van Griethuysen Joost JM , Lambregts Doenja MJ , Bakers Frans CH , Houwers Janneke B , Beets-Tan Regina GH , Maas Monique 
Published: February 2025

Background Organ preservation strategies have been widely implemented for rectal cancer (RC) patients with a good response after neoadjuvant chemoradiation (nCRT). However, to accurately select eligible patients remains one of the key diagnostic challenges. Purpose To identify eligible candidates for organ preservation after nCRT in RC, by identifying luminal response and lymph node metastases, based on T2W-MRI signal intensities. Material and Methods A total of 171 RC patients underwent MRI before and after nCRT. The primary tumor (pre-nCRT-MRI) and tumor remnant (post-nCRT-MRI) were manually delineated. Ten signal intensity features were extracted and delta features were calculated by subtraction. Histopathological evaluation classified patients as lymph node negative (ypN0) or positive (ypN+), and as good responders (GR) or partial/poor responders (PR). Five models were constructed based on the timing of imaging. Results 42/170 (25%) patients had ypN+, and 72/152 (47%) patients were considered GR. Univariate analysis showed 13/40 signal intensity features were significantly different between luminal response groups and 4/40 between nodal response groups. In multivariate analysis, the Baseline + Restaging-model yielded the best results for both luminal and nodal response with AUCs in the test set of 0.81 (95% CI=0.67–0.95) and 0.74 (95% CI=0.59–0.90), respectively. To identify PR, the Delta-model yielded an AUC of 0.72 (95% CI=0.56–0.89) and the Delta + Restaging-model an AUC of 0.81 (95% CI=0.67–0.95), both were not able to differentiate nodal response. The models including solely baseline or restaging features were not predictive. Conclusion T2W-MRI signal intensities of the primary rectal tumor are related to the luminal and nodal response after nCRT and hold promise to identify patients eligible for organ preservation.
Minimally invasive lateral, posterior, and posterolateral sacroiliac joint fusion for low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Xu Kai , Li Ya-Ling , Xiao Song-Hua , Pan Yong-Wei 
Published: February 2025

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effects of minimally invasive lateral, posterior, and posterolateral sacroiliac joint fusion for low back pain through a meta-analysis. Methods The PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov databases were comprehensively searched for studies up to 31 August 2024. Relevant studies using lateral, posterior, and posterolateral approaches were identified. Pooled outcomes and publication bias were assessed. The study was registered with PROSPERO (registration No. CRD42023451047) Results A total of 48 studies were included: 32 focused on the lateral approach, 10 on the posterior approach, four on the posterolateral approach, and two compared the lateral and posterolateral approaches. The pooled effect analysis showed statistically significant improvements in the visual analog scale (VAS) scores for all three approaches at 6 and 12 months postoperatively. Although no between-approach comparisons were conducted, the pooled improvements in VAS scores at 6 and 12 months postoperatively were numerically similar across all three approaches, as were the pooled fusion rates. The pooled complication rate for the lateral approach was 9.2%, numerically higher than 1% for the posterior approach. The pooled revision rate for the lateral approach was 2.4%, also numerically higher than 0.6% for the posterior approach. Conclusions Although pain relief and fusion rates were similar across all approaches, the lateral approach might be associated with a higher risk of total complications and revision surgery.
Serum CXCL-13 levels are associated with active neurological involvement in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Yildirim Derya , Erden Abdulsamet , Fanouriakis Antonis , Koc Kanik Handenur , Babaoglu Hakan , Kardas Riza Can , Kaya Burcugul , Vasi Ibrahim , Duran Rahime , Karadeniz Hazan , Kucuk Hamit , Goker Berna , Ozturk Mehmet Akif , Tufan Abdurrahman 
Published: February 2025

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease with diverse systemic manifestations, including neuropsychiatric involvement (NPSLE), which can vary in severity and prognosis. Diagnosing NPSLE remains challenging, necessitating reliable diagnostic markers. CXCL13, a B-cell chemokine implicated in SLE, has garnered attention for its potential role in NPSLE. Purpose: This study aimed to assess serum CXCL-13 levels in NPSLE patients compared to SLE patients without neuropsychiatric symptoms and healthy controls. Research Design: All study groups were studied CXCL-13 levels from blood samples. Study Sample: One hundred twenty-five participants were categorized into four groups: SLE patients with active NPSLE ( n = 6), SLE patients with inactive NPSLE ( n = 26), SLE patients without NPSLE ( n = 71), and healthy controls ( n = 22). Data Collection and Analyses: Serum samples were collected at the time of enrollment and CXCL-13 levels were analysed by Enzyme Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay (ELISA) method. Results: Results indicated significantly elevated CXCL-13 levels in active NPSLE patients compared to other SLE patient groups and healthy controls ( p < 0.001 for all). Patients with SLE, including those with inactive NPSLE or no history of NPSLE, had statistically significantly higher serum CXCL-13 levels compared to the control group ( p < 0.001). Additionally, serum CXCL-13 levels positively correlated with disease activity assessed by the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI). Conclusion: This study underscores the association between serum CXCL-13 levels and neuropsychiatric involvement in SLE, as well as their correlation with disease activity. Moreover, previous research suggesting a link between CXCL-13 levels and clinical activity in SLE further supports its potential as a diagnostic marker for NPSLE. Nevertheless, further investigations are warranted to validate the utility of CXCL-13 as a diagnostic tool for NPSLE and its role in disease management.
Racism during clinical placement, the perpetrators, impact, advocating and reporting
Authors: Dafny Hila Ariela , Snaith Nicole , McCloud Christine , Waheed Nasreena , Cooper Paul , Champion Stephanie 
Published: February 2025

Background: The experience of racism in healthcare is particularly challenging to address due to misunderstandings of the definition, the complex interplay of other potential discriminations and, at some level, the denial that it occurs. Limited studies have reported racism as an aspect of workplace violence toward nurses and nursing students from both patients and staff. Research aims: To understand nursing students’ experience of unethical behaviour, including racism during clinical placement, the perpetrators, impacts, advocating and reporting. Research design: An interpretive, qualitative design was used, and 15 nursing students were interviewed using semi-structured interview guides. The interview recordings were transcribed and thematically analysed. Participants and research context: Nursing students voluntarily participated and completed the interviews for this study from one undergraduate nursing student cohort in metropolitan South Australia. Ethical considerations: This study received ethical approval from the University Social and Behavioural Research Ethics Committee. Findings/results: The two major themes with subthemes of the findings include (1) The multi-faceted student nurse experience of racism: sub themes – racism from patients to nurses, from nurses to nursing students’ and racism towards patients. (2) The pervasive influence and limited reporting of racism by nursing students: sub themes-feeling disempowered, and barriers to reporting racism. Conclusions: The findings of this study highlight the registered nurse students’ experience of racism in various forms within the clinical environment and the significant negative impact it has on RNS during placements. This evidence calls for systemic changes to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all RNS.
Prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity in cats in veterinary hospitals in France during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Blanchard Tiphaine , Hoummady Sara , Rouch-Buck Pétra , Priymenko Nathalie 
Published: February 2025

Objectives The present study aimed to determine the evolution of the percentage of overweight and obese cats during the COVID-19 pandemic in France, and to identify factors associated with excess weight to inform the development of targeted prevention strategies. Methods Cat owners visiting the veterinary hospitals of Maisons-Alfort and Toulouse between 2020 and 2022 for their pets’ vaccinations were invited to answer a comprehensive questionnaire to gather general information about themselves and their cat, including details of its lifestyle, activity and diet. Only healthy adult cats were included in the study. During the vaccination consultation, veterinarians recorded the body condition score, muscle condition score and weight of each cat. This study followed a protocol adapted from a French study conducted in 2006 to allow analysis of any changes over time. Results Of the 274 cats included in the study, 9.1% were underweight, 43.4% had an ideal body condition and 47.5% were overweight. Factors positively linked to overweight included age, being crossbred, being a male and having an owner who underestimated the cat’s body condition. Living with a child and having a high activity score as rated by the owner were associated with ideal body condition. The prevalence of cats with a sedentary lifestyle and the number of overweight cats had both increased since the previous study in 2006. Additionally, changes in cats’ diets and lifestyles over time, including those influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, have led to an increase in exclusive dry food consumption compared with the 2006 study. Conclusions and relevance Important changes in cats’ diet and lifestyle occurred between 2006 and 2020–2022. This study emphasises the need for further investigation into the duration of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on feline wellbeing. Educating owners on their cat’s body condition and encouraging cats to be active can be effective strategies for maintaining feline health in response to ongoing global changes.
Evaluating Outcomes of Same Day Discharge After Minimally Invasive Colectomy: A Nationwide Analysis
Authors: Rafaqat Wardah , Abdullah Abiha , Abiad May , McEvoy Matthew , McChensey Shannon , Lee Hanjoo , Khan Baryalay , Hawkins Alexander T. , Khan Aimal 
Published: February 2025

Background Advances in Enhanced Recovery After Colectomy protocols have enabled same day discharge (SDD) in some patients. Current literature is limited to single institutions limiting generalizability. We employed a nationally-representative dataset to compare outcomes between SDD patients and patients with a short-term hospital stay (discharged on postoperative day 1 or 2). Methods We conducted a retrospective study using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project (ACS-NSQIP) Targeted Colectomy Participant User Files (2017-2021). We included patients ≥18 years who underwent elective minimally invasive colectomy. We excluded patients with severe comorbid conditions or in-hospital complications. We performed a 1:1 propensity-match adjusting for patient, diagnosis, and procedure- type characteristics. Our primary outcome was 30-day readmission and secondary outcome was post-discharge complications. Results We identified 22,482 patients, 740 (3.3%) of which were SDD patients. A higher proportion of patients with SDD underwent right colectomy (76.4% vs36.4%, P < 0.001) and carried a diagnosis of a benign neoplasm (53.0% vs18.1%, P < 0.001). After propensity matching there was no significant difference in the rate of 30-day readmission between the 2 groups (3.4% vs4.7%; P = 0.23). Additionally, there was no significant difference in rates of anastomotic leak (0.7% vs0.8%; P = 0.58) or colonic ileus (1.4% vs1.8%; P = 0.58). Post-discharge bleeding complications were higher in SDD patients (0.5% vs0%; P = 0.045). Conclusions SDD following minimally invasive colectomy is not associated with higher readmission, anastomotic leak, or SSI when compared to patients discharged on postoperative day 1/2. SDD after minimally invasive colectomy may be considered for patients without severe comorbid conditions.
National variation in delayed cord clamping implementation – A survey of the challenges in universal adoption of DCC in the United Kingdom
Authors: Marya Ahmed , Chetcuti Ganado Claudia 
Published: February 2025

Background Evidence shows that allowing the umbilical cord to pulsate for 1–3 minutes before clamping greatly improves newborn outcomes. In preterm infants, DCC reduces mortality by a third, reduces sepsis, bowel inflammation, and severe brain bleeds yet uptake has been variable in the latter cohort. Our survey aimed to understand the challenges faced when implementing DCC. Methods Survey questions were designed and user tested prior to dissemination. An electronic and word format of the questionnaire were sent through emails to units in England and Wales. The survey was also disseminated via social media. Results A total of 116 responses were obtained with 44% being from level three units and 50% from level two and the remainder from Level one. Although all but 1 respondent said they implemented DCC in their hospital, 30% respondents said they only apply DCC for stable term babies. The remaining 70% implement DCC for both preterm and term stable babies. While 21% of respondents said they implemented cord intact stabilisation for planned deliveries, only 3% implemented it in emergency scenarios. 71% of respondents undertaking cord intact stabilisation use the Lifestart TM trolley. Respondents highlighted several challenges when using Lifestart particularly the lack of familiarity with its use, need for advance planning and ineffective heating surface. Conclusion The survey highlights that challenges in adopting DCC in extreme preterm and sick infants remain unaddressed. More research is required to enable delivery of placental transfusion safely allowing the needs of all newborns to be met.