International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Diagnostic performance of miR-214, BNP, NT-proBNP and soluble ST2 in acute heart failure.
This study aimed to investigate the potential diagnostic value of miR-214, B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), N terminal-pro BNP (NT-proBNP) and soluble ST2 (sST2) in acute heart failure (AHF). ⋯ MiR-214, BNP, NT-proBNP and sST2 can be used as effective biomarkers for AHF, providing a new strategy for diagnosis and for judging the severity of AHF.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Observational StudyThe impact of internship on attitude towards nursing profession and peer caring behaviors: A prospective observational study.
The attitude towards the nursing is reflected in a person's behaviour within the nursing profession. Peers can help develop and refine emotional support skills through interpersonal relationships, thus also promoting mutual caring skills. The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of an internship on nursing students' attitudes towards nursing profession and peer caring behaviours. ⋯ This study emphasizes that nursing internship positively affects peer caring behaviours. An internship can be added to the nursing education curriculum.