Background & Aims: microRNAs (miRNAs) are short noncoding RNAs that regulate gene
expression negatively. Although a role for aberrant miRNA expression in cancer has been …

The inflammation-associated cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6) can contribute to tumor growth and
resistance to therapy by the activation of survival mechanisms. In several human cancers, IL…

Objectives: Prompt and successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation during a sudden cardiac
arrest can be hindered by multiple variables, ie, ineffective communication, stress, lack of …

Background The World Health Organization (WHO) surgical safety checklist has been
shown to decrease mortality and complications and has been adopted worldwide. However, …

… Author links open overlay panel Matthew Tillman MD a , Hania Wehbe-Janek PhD b ,
Bonnie Hodges RN c , W. … HT Papaconstantinou, CH Jo, SI Reznik, WR Smythe, H Wehbe-Janek …

Background The Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC) has been introduced as an effective tool for
reducing perioperative mortality and complications. Although reported completion rates are …

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of an obstetrical and gynecologic (Ob/Gyn) Boot
Camp simulation training on perceived technical competency, confidence in a leadership role, …

Following completion of an interprofessional simulation program for rapid response and code
blue events, we explored hospital unit nurses' perspectives of the training, through a mixed…

Background: Patient handoffs are high-risk times associated with sentinel events. Effective
handoff processes may enhance patient safety and team member communication. This study …

Background The Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC) improves patient safety and outcomes;
however, barriers to effective use include the perceived negative impact on operating room (OR…