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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare intramuscular adipose tissue content determined by two-point Dixon imaging and T1-weighted imaging, calculated using thresholding techniques. METHODS: In total, 19 nonobese younger adults (26.2 ± 4.9 years) and 13 older adults (72.2 ± 6.0 years) were recruite…

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematological malignancy originating from plasma cells. Genetically, MM is categorized into two subtypes: hyperdiploid and non-hyperdiploid tumors, with distinct chromosomal characteristics. Human myeloma cell lines (HMCLs) are instrumental in understanding MM and identifying therapeutic targ…

In numerous malignancies, miRNA-155 is overexpressed and has oncogenic activity because it is one of the most efficient microRNAs for inhibiting apoptosis in human cancer cells. As a result, the highest sensitive detection of the miRNA-155 gene is a technological instrument that can enable early cancer screening. In th…

In urban areas, industrial and human activities are the prime cause that exacerbates the heating effects, also called the urban heat island (UHI) effect. The land surface temperature (LST), normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), and the proportion of vegetation (P) are indicators of measurement of the heating/u…

Even though cytopenia caused by either chemotherapy or radiotherapy is a common complication in cancer patients, chemoradiotherapy remains an essential treatment for the majority of patients. The purpose of this study was to look into the clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness of recombinant human thrombopoietin (rhT…

BACKGROUND: To investigate whether diabetes contributes to mortality for major types of diseases. METHODS: Six National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data cycles (1999 to 2000, 2001 to 2002, 2003 to 2004, 2005 to 2006, 2007 to 2008, and 2009 to 2010) and their linked mortality files were used. A population o…

BACKGROUND: In medically underserved regions such as Appalachia, cervical cancer incidence and mortality are higher than the general U.S. population; therefore, it is important for pediatricians to encourage parents to have their daughters vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV). Unfortunately, little is know…

Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) causes neuronal degeneration and, at a late stage, creates HIV-associated dementia (HAD) and other neurological abnormalities. Therefore, the need for neuroprotective agents is great. However, therapeutic agents that reduce HIV neurotoxicity are difficult to characterize and…

BACKGROUND: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of different vaginal administration on cervical persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection after excisional treatment for high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL). METHODS: Six databases (PubMed, EmBase, Cochrane Central, China Knowledge Network…

OBJECTIVES: Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSS) and posttraumatic growth (PTG) are possible reactions to exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTEs) during military service. However, knowledge about patterns of both PTSS and PTG among female combat veterans is sparse. This study examines constellations of…

BACKGROUND: Continuous malaria surveillance data analysis plays a significant role in monitoring trends over time and evaluating the effectiveness of malaria prevention and control programs. Hence, this study was part of an effort to achieve this goal. This study's main aim was to analyse five years (2016-2020) of mala…

Few studies have explored meaning in life as a mediator between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and mental health. This study examined the protective and risk factors associated with meaning in life, as they mediate the effect of ACEs on mental health. The sample was 293 university students in Hong Kong (mean age&…

OBJECTIVE: To test the hypothesis that a bioarchaeological focus on health-related care provision can contribute to the currently limited understanding of social practice in Early Anglo-Saxon England (mid5th-early7th centuries AD). MATERIALS: Published descriptions of pathology in 69 adult remains from the Early Anglo…

BACKGROUND: The 2001 Feasibility Evaluation Checklist (FEC) is an assessment of work readiness for individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI). It establishes the integrity of basic safety, productivity, and interpersonal factors in neurorehabilitation and vocational settings. This study represents an effort to furthe…

The nose is an important facial feature that affects facial reconstruction quality and its recognition. We reviewed a selection of papers that researched the nose with regression analysis and applied their regression formulae to our sample to compare the estimated value and measurements. One-hundred computed tomography…

OBJECTIVES: Tuberculosis (TB) and mental illness share underlying factors such as poverty, malnutrition, and stress. This study's objective was to determine the prevalence of TB among mentally ill patients in Afghanistan. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in five public and one private health facility. Al…

BACKGROUND: The ability to precisely predict which intubations will be difficult during administration of anesthesia is an important part of preoperative preparation. This study's goal is to accurately identify patients who will be difficult to intubate using the number of tracheal rings observed preoperatively by fibe…

BACKGROUND: The Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) manual skills examination is a simulation-based assessment of five foundational skills in endoscopic surgery. With the FES skills exam becoming part of the board certification process in general surgery, continual investigation is needed to determine the validity…

The purpose of this explorative study was to examine satisfaction among 70 users of 12 Norwegian Assertive Community Treatment teams. The study was carried out among a group of 70 service users, and reveals generally high levels of satisfaction with the service, with satisfaction also being high in comparison to other…

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to compare the safety and efficacy of laparoscopy and laparotomy in the surgical treatment of early endometrial cancer, especially in obese women. METHODS: The results obtained after laparoscopic surgical treatment of early endometrial cancer (International Federation of Gynecology and Obs…