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INTRODUCTION: Personality disorders is comprised of deeply ingrained and enduring behavioral patterns, manifesting themselves as inflexible responses to a broad range of personal and social situations." Personality Disorders are frequently occurring among patients with substance use disorders. Co-occurrence of substanc…

INTRODUCTION: Maintaining dignity is one of patients is one of the main ethical responsibilities of caregivers. However, in many cases, the dignity of patients, especially autistic teenagers is not maintained. The extent to which dignity needs are met for this group within the Iranian care system is difficult to determ…

OBJECTIVE: This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of overweight; of class 1 and class 2/3 obesity; and of the symptoms of depression in adults in Puerto Rico. The study also evaluated the relationship between the symptoms of depression and weight status. METHODS: The sample for this study consists of 6,025…

BACKGROUND: National guidelines emphasise the need to deliver preconception care to women of childbearing age. However, uptake of the services among women with diabetes in the UK is low. Questions arising include how best to deliver preconception care and what the respective roles of primary versus secondary caregivers…

This study was conducted to determine the effects of spinal (n = 113) vs epidural (n = 31) anesthetic techniques on 3 common postoperative complications: pain, urinary retention, and mobility for patients undergoing inguinal herniorrhaphy. The study design was a retrospective chart review. Data were collected on 144 su…

The HandiHaler is a dry powder breath activated inhaler system developed for inhalation therapy for patients with airway disease. Its operation is based on the evacuation of powder from a pierced capsule. We sought to document the inspiratory flow rates attained by patients inspiring through the HandiHaler with various…

Accumulating data suggest a role for the lysosomal protease cathepsin S (CTSS) in type 1 diabetes. Circulating CTSS is increased in type 1 diabetes; however, whether CTSS has protective or deleterious effects is unclear. The study's objectives were to examine the biomarker potential of CTSS in new-onset type 1 diabetes…

OBJECTIVES: This study investigates the influence of socioeconomic status, health literacy, and numeracy on treatment decisions and the occurrence of adverse events in patients with breast, lung, and prostate cancer within a Nordic healthcare setting. DESIGN: A follow-up to a cross-sectional, mixed-methods, single-cen…

BACKGROUND: The financial management of community pharmacies is a critical aspect of healthcare delivery, as pharmacists often operate as healthcare providers and business managers. Understanding pharmacists' awareness, perceptions, and practices related to financial indicators is essential for effective pharmacy manag…

BACKGROUND:  Patient safety (PS) has been identified as a significant healthcare challenge. A good safety attitude helps healthcare workers (HCWs) to decrease medical errors. AIM:  This study aimed to assess the PS attitude and identify its determinants among HCWs. SETTING:  This study was conducted in…

OBJECTIVE: This review critiques The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study, focusing on aspects of the study design contributing to the adverse events resulting in the study's discontinuation. CONCLUSION(S): Two aspects of the design contributed to the adverse events: [1] The decision to administer continuous combined…

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to develop, implement, and evaluate the efficacy of an intensive intervention program (IIP) based on motivational interviewing to motivate participants within the dietary study of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) to meet the study's nutritional goals. SUBJECTS/DESIGN: WHI di…

INTRODUCTION: A wide range of floral resources are used in Ethiopia for primary healthcare. Unfortunately, due to inadequate documentation and the fact that they were verbally passed down from one generation to the next, these indigenous medicinal practices are being forgotten. The study's goal was to identify and reco…

BACKGROUND: Disaster disrupts the normal functioning of a community, causing significant damages and losses. In recent years, Lebanon faced multiple disasters, including one of the largest explosions ever recorded, the Beirut Blast, in August 2020. Limited studies in the literature have examined disaster medicine prepa…

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are some of the most frequently prescribed antihypertensives in the United States. These agents are contraindicated during the second half of pregnancy because prior studies have demonstrated that use of ACE inhibitors late in pregnancy can cause oligohydramnios, fetal gro…

PURPOSE: One of the most critical concerns in the intensive care unit (ICU) section is identifying the best criteria for entering patients to this part. This study aimed to predict the best compatible criteria for entering trauma patients in the ICU section. METHOD: The present study was a historical cohort study. The…

Public engagement is an important mechanism for ensuring that the voices of the public are integrated into study design and data use. The commissioning of a new UK-wide birth cohort study by the UKRI Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Early Life Cohort Feasibility Study (ELC-FS), necessitated renewed dial…

BACKGROUND: 5α-reductase 1 (5αR1) and 5α-reductase 2 (5αR2) convert testosterone into the more potent androgen dihydrotestosterone. 5αR2 is the main isoenzyme in normal prostate tissue; however, most prostate tumors have increased 5αR1 and decreased 5αR2 expression. Previously,…

This study investigates the role of corporate governance structures as mediators between external supervision, credit appraisal measurement, capital adequacy, and the performance of commercial banks in Nepal. This research sheds light on the significance of effective corporate governance practices within Nepali commerc…

This study's purpose was to explore the current models and approaches of pregnancy options counseling across three types of agency settings in a Northeastern state. Additionally, this study aimed to determine if individuals who receive pregnancy options counseling obtained medically factual, non-directive, and non-bias…