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MedlinePlus (NLM) · Jun 20, 2026

Water Park Safety

Source: Nemours Foundation Related MedlinePlus Pages: Water Safety (Recreational)

MedlinePlus (NLM) · Jun 20, 2026

Water Safety

Source: Department of Agriculture Related MedlinePlus Pages: Water Safety (Recreational)

MedlinePlus (NLM) · Jun 20, 2026

Diver Safety

Source: Divers Alert Network Related MedlinePlus Pages: Water Safety (Recreational)

MedlinePlus (NLM) · Jun 20, 2026

Punctal Plugs

Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology Related MedlinePlus Pages: Tears

MedlinePlus (NLM) · Jun 20, 2026

How Tears Work

Source: National Eye Institute Related MedlinePlus Pages: Tears

UKHSA (UK) · Jun 19, 2026

Inadvertent vaccination in pregnancy (VIP)

Advice for health professionals on pregnant women who are inadvertently vaccinated against chicken pox (varicella), shingles or measles, mumps, rubella.

ACC (Cardiology) · Jun 19, 2026

JACC Progress Report: Excess CV Mortality Persists in Black Americans

While there may have been a modest improvement in excess cardiovascular mortality in Black Americans compared with White Americans from 2023 to 2024 and a trend toward partial recovery from the pandemic era, there remains a persistent racial disparity...

BMJ Open · Jun 19, 2026

Is socioeconomic position associated with hospital admissions? findings from a population-based cross-sectional study among middle-aged and older Malaysians

Objectives Guided by the Andersen Behavioural Model of Healthcare Utilisation, this study investigated the relationship between socioeconomic status, enabling factors and need factors in predicting hospital admission. Design and setting Data were analysed from the first wave of the Malaysia Ageing and Retirement Survey (MARS), a longitudinal cohort study. Participants 5612 Malaysian adults aged 40 and older participated in MARS. Outcome measures A Generalised Structural Equation Modelling was applied to test associations between socioeconomic status (financial well-being and education levels)…

BMJ Open · Jun 19, 2026

Dihydroartemisinin for the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome: study protocol for a multi-centre placebo-controlled randomised clinical trial

Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder that affects reproductive-aged individuals. Our previous single-arm pilot trial showed that dihydroartemisinin (DHA) normalised menstrual cycles, ameliorated hyperandrogenaemia and reduced antral follicles in individuals with PCOS. However, no comparative evidence confirms the efficacy of DHA in individuals with PCOS when compared with placebo. Methods and analysis This is a multi-centre randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of individuals with PCOS who have irregular menstrual cycles and…

BMJ Open · Jun 19, 2026

Addressing the gaps: a mixed-methods scoping review on comprehensive sexuality education training for school educators

Introduction Comprehensive sexuality education is an educational approach that addresses the cognitive, emotional, physical and social aspects of sexuality. When taught consistently and age-appropriately, it expands survival, health and life benefits for young people everywhere. To provide an efficient, comprehensive sexuality education curriculum, educators must be equipped with proper training. Objective This scoping review aimed to map and identify research gaps in the existing literature on educators’ training in comprehensive sexuality education, examine facilitators and barriers to…

BMJ Open · Jun 19, 2026

Local performance and fairness testing of an AI Scribe in a paediatric developmental assessment clinic in South Australia: a silent trial protocol

Introduction Any tool that can reduce the administrative burden on healthcare providers while preserving safe, accountable and high-quality medical documentation is of immense value both to healthcare institutions and consumers. The key question we need to answer is whether a prospective tool can reduce these burdens while maintaining (and, ideally elevating ) quality documentation standards. The goal of this study is to describe the local performance of a large language model-based documentation assistive tool to draft safe, high-quality documentation in the Child Development Unit at the…

BMJ Open · Jun 19, 2026

Multifactorial strategies for the prevention of the risks of ulceration in patients affected by diabetic foot: a no-profit, multicentre, clinical trial protocol

Introduction Diabetes mellitus is a global epidemic affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. The diabetic foot is among the most serious complications, and it is estimated that between 15 and 25% of patients with diabetes mellitus develop ulcers during their lifetime. The costs for the treatments of foot ulcerations are enormous, and thus prevention and early personalised treatments are a priority. Many traditional clinical and metabolic analyses have been performed, but these should now be supported by modern specific multi-instrumental measurements. Methods and analysis This is a…

BMJ Open · Jun 19, 2026

Preparing for an ageing Tanzania: cross-sectional study assessing the undergraduate health students knowledge, attitudes and barriers to geriatric nutrition assessment

Background As Tanzania experiences a rapid demographic transition towards an ageing population, the burden of geriatric malnutrition is increasing. The capacity of the health workforce to effectively screen and manage nutritional status in the elderly is critical. However, the preparedness of undergraduate health students regarding geriatric nutrition assessment remains underexplored. Objective This study assessed knowledge, attitudes and perceived challenges regarding geriatric nutrition assessment among undergraduate health students in Dodoma, Tanzania. Methods A cross-sectional analytical…

BMJ Open · Jun 19, 2026

How the introduction of a new patient pathway impacts diagnosis and treatment of acute abdominal pain in the emergency department: a qualitative study based on expert interviews

Objective This study aimed to explore (1) facilitating and inhibiting factors influencing the implementation of the Abdominal Pain Unit (APU) process, (2) physicians’ acceptance of the pathway and (3) typical experiential patterns and professional rationales emerging in clinical practice. Design Within a mixed-method framework, a qualitative evaluation study was conducted. Semi-structured expert interviews were conducted. Setting, participants 36 physicians experienced in emergency care from 10 different emergency departments (EDs) involved in treating APU patients were interviewed. Years of…

BMJ Open · Jun 19, 2026

Adolescent perspectives on the barriers and facilitators of engagement in healthy lifestyle behaviours: a focus group study from the European SEEDS project

Background Adolescent obesity is increasing worldwide, and a minority of adolescents are meeting recommended physical activity (PA) and dietary guidelines, particularly among adolescents from low socioeconomic areas. There are limited studies qualitatively investigating the engagement in healthy lifestyle behaviours in this population. Therefore, this study aimed to gain a greater understanding of perceived barriers and facilitators of healthy lifestyle behaviours, specifically PA and dietary behaviours, in this under-represented population. Methods Eight semistructured qualitative focus…

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