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OBJECTIVE: The study's objective was to examine the relationship of polygraph findings to other indices of likelihood of sexual abuse and to case decisions by prosecutors, child protection workers, and professional evaluators. METHOD: This is an exploratory study of 42 cases with sexual abuse allegations and polygraph…

OBJECTIVES: The study's objectives were to assess (1) control of a community outbreak of shigellosis through the promotion of handwashing, (2) risk factors in day-care centers, and (3) shigellosis attributable to attendance at a day-care center. METHODS: In 1991, an outbreak of Shigella sonnei infections occurred in L…

PURPOSE: Pain is a common and feared symptom for patients with incurable cancer. Comprehensive assessment provides the foundation for effective pain management, and data that clarify the relationship between pain and other relevant factors also facilitate this process. The main objective of the study was to develop a c…

Generating oxidative stress in a predictable and controllable way without the risk of causing harm is important for enabling the safe validation of interventions such as dietary polyphenols and ensuring ethical standards in human studies, while also advancing mechanisms involved in the induced oxidative stress. Althoug…

Although many studies have been conducted on Although many studies have been conducted on the effectiveness of the mindfulness-based compassionate living program, no studies have been found on the effectiveness of the mindfulness-based compassionate living practice after the earthquake. the effectiveness of the mindful…

Workplace depression is one of the major causes for sick leave and loss of productivity at work. Many studies have investigated factors predicting return to work for people with depression, including studies evaluating return to work programs and organizational factors. Yet, a paucity of studies have targeted the preve…

To further the understanding and implementation of expert elicitation methods in the evaluation of public policies related to air pollution, the present study's main goal was to explore the potential strengths and weaknesses of structured expert judgment (SEJ) methodology as a way to derive a C-R function for chronic P…

BACKGROUND: Paediatric palliative care should be provided to children and adolescents with complex chronic, life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, from the time of diagnosis, throughout the life course and beyond death, ensuring continuity of care. AIMS: To identify children and adolescents with complex chronic…

BACKGROUND: The community-based home care model is a vital strategy and pivotal response against global population aging. However, multidimensional empirical studies that quantitatively evaluate the design and consistency of community-based home care policies are scarce and have left a critical gap in understanding and…

INTRODUCTION: Stiffness is increased in vertebrae after kyphoplasty with bone cement is performed, which cause an increase in subsequent fractures in adjacent levels. This has led to increased interest in alternative filling materials such as bioactive calcium phosphate ceramics or silicon-based polymers. This study's…

Tinnitus, a distressing condition, significantly impacts psycho-social functioning. While medical interventions have been the norm for treating tinnitus, few studies have explored the efficacy of psychological treatments and their enduring effects. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief biofeedback tr…

OBJECTIVE: Microsurgery necessitates precision and skill, with conventional methods often leading to surgeon discomfort due to prolonged static postures. The introduction of robot-assisted microsurgery using the Symani surgical system and a three-dimensional exoscope aims to enhance surgical precision while mitigating…

This study reviews lateral ventricular tumors (LVTs), which are rare brain lesions accounting for 0.64-3.5% of brain tumors, and the unique challenges they present due to their location and growth patterns. Once deemed inoperable, advancements in microneurosurgery, imaging, and tumor pathobiology have significantly imp…

BACKGROUND: Evaluation of students' learning strategies can enhance academic support. Few studies have investigated differences in learning strategies between male and female students as well as their impact on United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE) Step 1 and preclinical performance. METHODS: The L…

BACKGROUND: Individuals with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries face barriers to rehabilitation services, including prosthetic care. Many countries, such as Ecuador, have adapted policies toward achieving universal health care coverage. For optimal functional outcomes, understanding the physical potential…

INTRODUCTION: Despite the risks of gestational disordered eating for both the mother and fetus, research into this subject is scarce within developing countries, particularly in Lebanon. Our study's objective was to delve into the predictors of disordered eating attitudes during pregnancy among a sample of Lebanese pre…

A cross-sectional study was conducted on 205 pediatric patients, including 150 post-COVID-19 patients and 55 noninfected patients. The study identified 10 common respiratory symptoms in post-COVID-19 patients, with significant differences in clinical symptoms between the 2 groups. Post-COVID-19 pediatric patients had a…

INTRODUCTION: The present study's central aim was to examine two questions: (1) Will there be differences in mental health outcomes between medics and non-medics who sought help at the Israeli Combat Reaction Unit (CRU)? (2) Will there be differences in mental health outcomes between combatants and non-combatants? MAT…

Depression is a major public health problem around the world. Negative automatic thoughts are cognitive errors that build in the mind, leading to depression. Cognitive-reminiscence therapy is one of the most effective psychosocial methods for managing cognitive errors. This study aimed to evaluate cognitive reminiscenc…

AIM: To foster equity and make health systems economically and environmentally more sustainable, Responsible Innovation in Health (RIH) calls for policy changes advocated by mission-oriented innovation policies. These policies focus, however, on instruments to foster the supply of innovations and neglect health policie…