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Less is more: Academic publishing needs ‘radical change,’ Cambridge press report concludes

November 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM

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Less is more: Academic publishing needs ‘radical change,’ Cambridge press report concludes retractionwatch.com/2025/10/21/l...

Academic publishing needs “renewed focus and collective action” to embrace new approaches and ensure the future of the industry, concludes a report from Cambridge University Press, released last we…

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October 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM

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Abdulqadir J. Nashwan: From Childhood Curiosity to Global Nursing Leader

When Abdulqadir J. Nashwan reflects on his childhood, he recalls a simple yet profound fascination with research. “I used to think research

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October 18, 2025 at 6:50 AM

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Global burden of 292 causes of death in 204 countries and territories and 660 subnational locations, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 - The Lancet www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Global burden of 292 causes of death in 204 countries and territories and 660 subnational locations, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023

We examined global mortality patterns over the past three decades, highlighting—with enhanced estimation methods—the impacts of major events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to broader trend...

Burden of 375 diseases and injuries, risk-attributable burden of 88 risk factors, and healthy life expectancy in 204 countries and territories, including 660 subnational locations, 1990–2023: a system...

October 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Abdulqadir Nashwan

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Burden of 375 diseases and injuries, risk-attributable burden of 88 risk factors, and healthy life expectancy in 204 countries and territories, including 660 subnational locations, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Our findings underscore the complex and dynamic nature of global health challenges. Since 2010, there have been large decreases in burden due to CMNN diseases and many environmental and behavioural ri...

Global age-sex-specific all-cause mortality and life expectancy estimates for 204 countries and territories and 660 subnational locations, 1950–2023: a demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Di...

October 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM

Abdulqadir Nashwan

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Global age-sex-specific all-cause mortality and life expectancy estimates for 204 countries and territories and 660 subnational locations, 1950–2023: a demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 - The Lancet www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

This analysis identified several key differences in mortality trends from previous estimates, including higher rates of adolescent mortality, higher rates of young adult mortality in females, and lowe...

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October 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM

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Lemierre's Syndrome With Multivessel Thrombosis, Right Atrial Extension, and Septic Pulmonary Emboli: An Unusual and Life-Threatening Presentation - PubMed

Lemierre's syndrome (LS) is a rare but potentially fatal condition characterized by septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein (IJV), most often secondary to oropharyngeal infection. It is t...

Global, Regional, and National Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risk Factors in 204 Countries and Territories, 1990-2023:

October 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM

Abdulqadir Nashwan

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More than happy to be part of this huge work

JACC Journals @jaccjournals.bsky.social · Sep 24

A new report in #JACC, published to coincide with a #UNGA80 event, highlights the urgent need to prioritize heart health. #CVD causes 1 in 3 deaths worldwide, driven by population growth, aging, obesity & diabetes.

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September 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM

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Reducing the Carbon Footprint in Maternal Healthcare - PubMed

Environmental conditions closely influence maternal and newborn health, while healthcare practices in obstetrics and anesthesia can contribute to environmental impact through energy use, waste, and em...

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September 22, 2025 at 6:43 PM

Abdulqadir Nashwan

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Honored to be named among the Top 2% of Scientists worldwide (2025) in the @stanfordpress.bsky.social University & @elsevierconnect.bsky.social global database. Even more special to be one of only 16 scientists from Hamad Medical Corporation to receive this recognition. 💙💚

September 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM

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Efficacy and Safety of Erector Spinae Plane Block in Pain Management for Inguinal Hernia Repair: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials - PubMed

ESPB reduces opioid consumption following laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, but the pain reduction is not clinically significant and the efficacy in open repair is uncertain.

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September 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM

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Tailoring facilitation strategies to enhance learning outcomes in nursing simulations: A practical guide - PubMed

Simulation facilitators play an important role in customizing learning experiences based on nursing learners' level of expertise. Applying Benner's Novice to Expert theory enables facilitators to prov...

Exclusive: Journal bans drug safety database papers as they flood the literature

September 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM

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Exclusive: Journal bans drug safety database papers as they flood the literature retractionwatch.com/2025/09/16/e...

celafon/iStockPhoto Starting around 2023, a curious trend took hold in papers on drug safety monitoring. The number of articles published on an individual drug and its link to specific adverse even…

Transforming primary care in LMICs through advanced practice nursing

September 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM

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Transforming primary care in LMICs through advanced practice nursing - The Lancet Primary Care www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Primary care is the frontline of equitable and accessible health services globally. In low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), however, primary care systems are increasingly strained by growin...

‘Biologically implausible distributions’ and self-plagiarism result in 10 retractions for ob-gyn

September 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM

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‘Biologically implausible distributions’ and self-plagiarism result in 10 retractions for ob-gyn retractionwatch.com/2025/08/06/b...

An obstetrician and gynecologist from an Egyptian university has garnered more than a half-dozen retractions so far this year for self plagiarism and problematic data. Ibrahim A Abdelazim is on the…

Fighting coordinated publication fraud is like ‘emptying an overflowing bathtub with a spoon,’ study coauthor says

August 6, 2025 at 11:24 PM

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Fighting coordinated publication fraud is like ‘emptying an overflowing bathtub with a spoon,’ study coauthor says retractionwatch.com/2025/08/04/f...

The observed and forecasted growth rate of paper mill papers outpaces corrective measures, a new study finds. R. Richardson et al./PNAS 2025 Systematic research fraud has outpaced corrective measur…