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A new study shows that researcher independence is not a simple PhD milestone but rather an ongoing, uneven process. Using a “river of experience” method with six researchers, it reveals independence as a lifelong journey shaped by personal agency, relationships and structural conditions, highlighting the need for more sustained and contextualized approaches to researcher development.
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Ankle fractures are becoming more common among older adults, and surgery to fix them carries a complication rate of up to 30%. One of the most serious complications is a fracture-related infection (FRI) — an infection that develops at or around the fracture site following surgery — which almost always requires a second operation. Despite this, little was known about which patients are most at risk, especially those aged 50 and older. A research team led by Dr. Molham Najjar, from the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Switzerland, and the Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery at Hirslanden Klinik Birshof, Basel, Switzerland, set out to change that.New research published in Gastroenterology highlights how culture, social environment, stress, and economic conditions influence disorders of gut–brain interaction, including irritable bowel syndrome. The review, co-authored by Professor Agata Mulak of Wroclaw Medical University as part of the Rome V Criteria update, argues that sociocultural factors play a significant role in symptom development, healthcare-seeking behavior, and treatment outcomes. The findings support a more holistic and personalized approach to gastrointestinal care.