Review Conference Research Articles

Interventional Radiology Peer Learning Platform and Adverse Event Reporting (IR-PEER): Initial Experience Implementing a Team-based Novel Peer Learning System in Interventional Radiology

Although the transition from peer review to peer learning has had favorable outcomes in diagnostic radiology, experience with implementing a team-based peer review system in interventional radiology (IR) remains limited. Peer learning systems benefit diverse IR teams composed of multiple clinical roles and could contribute value in archiving events that have potential educational value. With multiple stakeholder input from clinical roles within the IR division at our institution (ie, radiologic technologists, nurses, advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, and attending physicians), we launched a HIPAA-compliant secure IR complication and learning opportunity reporting platform in April 2022. Case submissions were monitored over the subsequent 24 weeks, with monthly dashboard reports provided to departmental leadership. Preintervention and postintervention surveys were used to assess the impact of the peer learning platform and adverse event reporting in IR (IR-PEER) on perceptions of complication reporting in the IR division across clinical roles. Ninety-two peer learning submissions were collected for a weekly average ± standard error of 3.8 ± 0.6 submissions per week, and an additional 26 submissions were collected as part of the division’s ongoing monthly complication review conference, for a total of 98 unique total case references. A total of 64.1% of submissions (59 of 92) involved a complication and/or adverse event, and 35.9% of submissions (33 of 92) identified a learning opportunity (no complication or adverse event). Nurses reported that IR-PEER made the complication-reporting process easier (P = .01), and all clinical roles reported that IR-PEER improved the overall process of complication reporting. Peer learning frameworks such as IR-PEER provide a more equitable communication platform for multidisciplinary teams to capture and archive learning opportunities that support quality and safety improvement efforts.

Machine Learning Application: A Bibliometric Analysis From a Half-Century of Research on Stroke.

The quick advancement of digital technology through artificial intelligence has made it possible to deploy machine learning to predict stroke outcomes. Our aim is to examine the trend of machine learning applications in stroke-related research over the past 50 years. We used search terms stroke and machine learning to search for English versions of original and review articles and conference proceedings published over the past 50 years in Scopus and Web of Science databases. The Biblioshiny web application was utilized for the analysis. The trend of publication and prominent authors and journals were analyzed and identified. The collaborative network between countries was mapped, and a thematic map was used to monitor the authors' trending keywords. In total, 10,535 publications authored by 44,990 authors from 2,212 sources were retrieved. Two distinct clusters of collaborative network nodes were observed, with the United States serving as a connecting node. Three terms - deep learning, algorithms, and neural networks - are observed in the early stages of the emerging theme. Overall, international research collaborations, the establishment of global research initiatives, the development of computational science, and the availability of big data have facilitated the pervasive use of machine learning techniques in stroke research.

Roadblocks to Disarmament in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty System

Abstract For the last five decades, the states parties to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) have come together every 5 years at Review Conferences to explore how they can advance the Treaty’s goals, including the pursuit of nuclear disarmament. Despite lengthy negotiations, the Review Conferences have failed to reach a consensus final document as many times as they have succeeded and even when a final document has been agreed it has contained few tangible gains for those working towards a nuclear weapon free world. This state of affairs played out again in 2022 when the NPT’s 10th Review Conference ended without agreement and with many states decrying the weakness of the disarmament provisions that had been under discussion. It has been common in the aftermath of Review Conferences for academics to consider the contemporary political issues that stymied progress. While such studies are important, it is also necessary to consider what deeper structural issues may be at play in preventing the goal of nuclear disarmament from being advanced in the NPT context. To this end, this article identifies and analyses three key structural issues with the NPT and NPT Review Conferences that create difficulties for those pursuing a nuclear disarmament agenda. First, it explores issues with the scope and content of Article VI and how it has been interpreted by the nuclear weapon states. Secondly, it looks at the difficulties that arise from the commitment to achieving consensus outcomes at the Review Conferences and, thirdly, it considers the limitations of who actually attends and contributes to Review Conferences.

Executive Summary of the Lower Anogenital Tract Cancer Evidence Review Conference.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sponsored a project conducted by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to develop educational materials for clinicians on the prevention and early diagnosis of gynecologic cancers. For this final module, focusing on the cancers of the lower anogenital tract (vulva, vagina, and anus), a panel of experts in evidence assessment from the Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology, ASCCP, and the Society of Gynecologic Oncology reviewed relevant literature and current guidelines. Panel members conducted structured literature reviews, which were then reviewed by other panel members. Representatives from stakeholder professional and patient advocacy organizations met virtually in September 2022 to review and provide comment. This article is the executive summary of the review. It covers prevention, early diagnosis, and special considerations of lower anogenital tract cancer. Knowledge gaps are summarized to provide guidance for future research.

Rethinking biosecurity in the 21st century: An enhanced role for civil society

In this paper, we briefly discuss the historical issues concerning the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) and analyse the current situation after the COVID-19 pandemic with emphasis on the new developments at 9th Review Conference of the BTWC. In particular, we discuss the mission of the new working group agreed at the review conference to identify, examine, and develop specific and effective measures, including possible legally binding measures and to make recommendations to strengthen and institutionalise the Convention in all its aspects, and compare it with productive activities associated with the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO). The enhanced role for civil society in support of the BTWC is then proposed with some solid examples from our own recent projects. We hope this analysis will help to facilitate new thinking about strengthening BTWC in coming years.

Propolis Controlled Delivery Systems for Oral Therapeutics in Dental Medicine: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review synthesizes the existing evidence in the literature regarding the association of propolis with controlled delivery systems (DDSs) and its potential therapeutic action in dental medicine. Two independent reviewers performed a literature search up to 1 June 2023 in five databases: PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Embase, to identify the eligible studies. Clinical, in situ, and in vitro studies that investigated the incorporation of propolis as the main agent in DDSs for dental medicine were included in this study. Review articles, clinical cases, theses, dissertations, conference abstracts, and studies that had no application in dentistry were excluded. A total of 2019 records were initially identified. After carefully examining 21 full-text articles, 12 in vitro studies, 4 clinical, 1 animal model, and 3 in vivo and in vitro studies were included (n = 21). Relevant data were extracted from the included studies and analyzed qualitatively. The use of propolis has been reported in cariology, endodontics, periodontics, stomatology, and dental implants. Propolis has shown non-cytotoxic, osteoinductive, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Moreover, propolis can be released from DDS for prolonged periods, presenting biocompatibility, safety, and potential advantage for applications in dental medicine.

The war on the OPCW

For the past five years, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has been the target of a concerted disinformation campaign. Ahead of the Fifth Review Conference on the Chemical Weapons Convention, CBRN Perspectives & Analytics looks back on how an institution so central to global counterproliferation efforts came under attack.

Executive Summary of the Ovarian Cancer Evidence Review Conference.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded funding to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to develop educational materials for clinicians on gynecologic cancers. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists convened a panel of experts in evidence review from the Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology and content experts from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology to review relevant literature, best practices, and existing practice guidelines as a first step toward developing evidence-based educational materials for women's health care clinicians about ovarian cancer. Panel members conducted structured literature reviews, which were then reviewed by other panel members and discussed at a virtual meeting of stakeholder professional and patient advocacy organizations in February 2022. This article is the executive summary of the relevant literature and existing recommendations to guide clinicians in the prevention, early diagnosis, and special considerations of ovarian cancer. Substantive knowledge gaps are noted and summarized to provide guidance for future research.

Expert consensus on clinical research nurse management in China

ObjectiveWith the rising number of clinical trials conducted in China, the role of clinical research nurses (CRNs) within clinical trial organizations has become increasingly crucial. However, in the absence of industry guidelines, the management of CRNs lacks clarity. This study aims to address this gap by establishing a consensus on CRN management. MethodsThe International Association of Clinical Research Nurses (IACRN)-Shanghai Chapter assembled a panel of experts to develop a consensus on the management of clinical research nurses. This consensus was formulated through an extensive literature review, expert evaluations, and collaborative conference discussions. ResultsThe consensus document offers a comprehensive professional definition of CRNs and provides detailed insights into their management. It covers aspects such as job settings, qualifications, responsibilities, training, assessment, workload management, staffing allocation, performance evaluation, and career progression. ConclusionsEstablishing a professional definition for CRNs creates a standardized reference point for clinical trial institutions to effectively manage these professionals. Consistency in CRNs’ roles, training, staffing, and corresponding assessments is essential for promoting their sustainable and healthy development within the field of clinical research.

A Comprehensive Review of Professional Attitude: An Analysis of Scopus-Enrolled Journals from 2003 to 2022

Introduction: The research aims to investigate and assess the existing knowledge surrounding professional attitudes within this journal selection for 20 years. The study explores the year-wise distribution of published manuscripts, examines the various formats utilized in these publications, and investigates the patterns of languages used in the manuscripts. Through this analysis, the research aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the literature on professional attitude and identify potential gaps or trends in research. Methods: The data of manuscripts relating to "Professional attitudes" on the three modules, year-wise distribution, document format/type, and manuscript language were examined on the Comma-Separated-Value (CSV) file from the Scopus-Database. The data helped meet the study objectives. The data was examined, tabulated, and sorted results in the Al-Nafees Central Library of Ibn-e-Sina University Mirpurkhas Sindh Pakistan in June 2023. Results: Total 1907 manuscripts published with the average of 95.3% on Twelve Formats/Types; 1558, 81.7 articles, 153, 8% review papers, 9, 0.4% books, 75, 4% book-chapters, 69, 3.6% conference papers, 4, 0.2% conference reviews, 1, 0.05% data-paper, 5, 0.26% editorials, and errata, 9, 0.47% letters, and notes, and 10, 0.52% short surveys. The 1688, 88.5% manuscripts were published in English language as supporting global language out of 29 languages. Practical Implication: The evaluation and assessment of papers or presentations presented to a conference by academics, scholars, or specialists in a specific topic is referred to as a conference review. Review articles synthesize and analyze the existing literature on a particular topic. These articles will likely provide an exhaustive summary of the research conducted on professional attitude Conclusion; Based on the findings of manuscripts relating to "Professional attitudes" published in a variety of formats/types and languages, the majority were published as articles, which were the most common format for disseminating knowledge on professional attitudes, followed by review papers, book chapters, conference papers, and other eight formats. A large proportion of research was published in English, indicating that it is widely used as a global language for scholarly communication. Keywords: Professional attitude, attitude, ongoing learning, Ibn-e-Sina University, communication skills, and body language.

Guarding Against Catastrophic Biological Risks: Preventing State Biological Weapon Development and Use by Shaping Intentions.

Guarding Against Catastrophic Biological Risks: Preventing State Biological Weapon Development and Use by Shaping Intentions.

Lack of reproducibility of histopathological features in MYC-rearranged large B cell lymphoma using digital whole slide images: a study from the Lunenburg lymphoma biomarker consortium.

Subclassification of large B cell lymphoma (LBCL) is challenging due to the overlap in histopathological, immunophenotypical and genetic data. In particular, the criteria to separate diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and high-grade B cell lymphoma (HGBL) are difficult to apply in practice. The Lunenburg Lymphoma Biomarker Consortium previously reported a cohort of over 5000 LBCL that included fluorescence in-situ hybridisation (FISH) data. This cohort contained 209 cases with MYC rearrangement that were available for a validation study by a panel of eight expert haematopathologists of how various histopathological features are used. Digital whole slide images of haematoxylin and eosin-stained sections allowed the pathologists to visually score cases independently as well as participate in virtual joint review conferences. Standardised consensus guidelines were formulated for scoring histopathological features and included overall architecture/growth pattern, presence or absence of a starry-sky pattern, cell size, nuclear pleomorphism, nucleolar prominence and a range of cytological characteristics. Despite the use of consensus guidelines, the results show a high degree of discordance among the eight expert pathologists. Approximately 50% of the cases lacked a majority score, and this discordance spanned all six histopathological features. Moreover, none of the histological variables aided in prediction of MYC single versus double/triple-hit or immunoglobulin-partner FISH-based designations or clinical outcome measures. Our findings indicate that there are no specific conventional morphological parameters that help to subclassify MYC-rearranged LBCL or select cases for FISH analysis, and that incorporation of FISH data is essential for accurate classification and prognostication.

The prescribing safety assessment: Looking to the future.

The prescribing safety assessment: Looking to the future.

Associations between plant-based diets, plant foods and botanical supplements with gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review protocol

IntroductionGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common health complications during pregnancy. Medical nutrition therapy is the mainstay of treatment for GDM, however, there is no current consensus...

Addressing gaps in our understanding of the drowning patient: a protocol for the retrospective development of an Utstein style database and multicentre collaboration

IntroductionThis retrospective observational study aims to create a comprehensive database of the circumstances of drowning (including care provided and outcomes of care) to report against the Utstein style for drowning...

Effect of social trust on health information exchange in social network sites

Background: The purpose of this study is to conduct a systematic literature review of the role of social trust in health information exchange on social network sites (SNSs). In the light of the confusion and panic about health information leading to and during the worldwide lockdown, in an attempt to control the spread and symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Although the sharing of health information on SNS did not start during the COVID-19 lockdown, the concerns about health information interchange were highlighted during the lockdown. Objectives: This study investigates the nature of the association between health information exchange and social trust and how social trust has influenced health information exchange from 2005 to 2021. Method: In line with the purpose of the study, the researcher applied a systematic literature review to review conference articles, accredited journal articles and book chapters. The review process involved a rigorous procedure towards a definition of review protocol, extraction of articles, formulation of selection criteria and the review itself. Results: This study reveals a transactional interplay between the constructs of social trust (benevolence, integrity and competence) and social network site user roles (information seeker, information passer and information giver). Conclusion: In summary, the researcher argues that public health officials would benefit from setting up an SNS that proactively provides health information. The health information exchange experience should be designed in a way that takes into account how social trust can be used to moderate health information exchange in the SNS by different types.

Patient education information material assessment criteria: A scoping review.

Patient education information material (PEIM) is an essential component of patient education programs in increasing patients' ability to cope with their diseases. Therefore, it is essential to consider the criteria that will be used to prepare and evaluate these resources. This paper aims to identify these criteria and recognize the tools or methods used to evaluate them. National and international databases and indexing banks, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest, the Cochrane Library, Magiran, SID and ISC, were searched for this review. Original or review articles, theses, short surveys, and conference papers published between January 1990 and June 2022 were included. Overall, 4688 documents were retrieved, of which 298 documents met the inclusion criteria. The criteria were grouped into 24 overarching criteria. The most frequently used criteria were readability, quality, suitability, comprehensibility and understandability. This review has provided empirical evidence to identify criteria, tools, techniques or methods for developing or evaluating a PEIM. The authors suggest that developing a comprehensive tool based on these findings is critical for evaluating the overall efficiency of PEIM using effective criteria.

A Reaffirmation of Statutory and Constitutional First Principles: A Comment on A, B, and C v Minister for Foreign Affairs [2023] IESC 10 (For Irish Supreme Court Review Conference, October 2023)

A Reaffirmation of Statutory and Constitutional First Principles: A Comment on A, B, and C v Minister for Foreign Affairs [2023] IESC 10 (For Irish Supreme Court Review Conference, October 2023)

The Tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)

The Tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)

Study within a review (SWAR).

Study within a review (SWAR).