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INTRODUCTION: Whole head magnetoencephalography (MEG) systems facilitate simultaneous recording from the entire brain surface and deep structures. Thus MEG may be accepted as a clinically feasible method for the evaluation of epileptic patients not diagnosed with EEG. CLINICAL CASE: A 11 year old female, with tonic ge…

With more effective treatment advances, long term HIV survivors are turning their attention back towards career and relationship. Based on a research study (N = 82) this article provides a preliminary overview of the key emotional experiences of being in a primary relationship of mixed HIV status. The article reviews r…

The use and misuse of the auditory brainstem response (ABR) test by hearing professionals is often related to the extent and nature of the training they have received. This study used a postal survey based questionnaire to investigate the levels of training in, knowledge about, and appropriateness of referral for, ABR…

This study's objectives were to establish an annual memory-screening week, heighten public awareness of the issues surrounding cognitive impairments, promote baseline cognitive screening as part of routine examinations in primary care settings for the older adult, and detect early dementia and depression. The 264 parti…

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this research was to discover and describe the meaning of and attitudes toward menopause in midlife Chinese women in Taiwan. How these women learned about menopause was also explored. DESIGN: Questionnaires were distributed to a convenience sample of 208 Chinese women aged 35 to 55 living in…

The qualitative study explored the day-to-day experiences of parents caring at home for a child with a progressive life-threatening illness at a certain point in their illness trajectory. This point in the trajectory is when the child lives with a complex chronic condition, and is in need of specialized and time-consum…

The gynecological care experiences of 44 adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and 30 non-abused controls were investigated and compared. On a self-administered survey, survivors rated the gynecological care experience more negatively than the controls, experienced more intensely negative feelings, and reported bei…

The study's purpose was to determine if children, their parents, and their nurses differ in their perception of pain associated with health care procedures. A convenience sample of 40 subjects was obtained in a pediatric clinic. The subjects were triads of a child, the child's parent, and the nurse. The study utilized…

A double-blind study to determine the anticaries efficacy of a neutral pH dentifrice containing sodium fluoride and a high Beta-phase calcium pyrophosphate was conducted among elementary school children in Kansas City, Missouri. A sample of 567 children ages 8-13 were recruited and randomly assigned to test and control…

BACKGROUND: Lead (Pb) is a highly toxic pollutant. Evidence suggests it is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related mortality. OBJECTIVES: We present a rigorous approach for identifying concentration-response functions that relate adult Pb exposures to CVD mortality to inform a health impact model (HIM). W…

BACKGROUND: While first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) arthrodesis is a common and effective procedure, there is a paucity of studies examining obesity's effect on outcomes of 1st MTPJ arthrodesis. This study's purpose was to evaluate patient-reported outcomes following 1st MTPJ arthrodesis in obese versus non-obese…

S 12363 is a new Vinca alkaloid derivative obtained by appending an optically active alpha-aminophosphonate at the C23 position of O4-deacetyl vinblastine. S 12363 was evaluated for cytotoxic and antitumor activity against a spectrum of murine and human tumors. This compound was, respectively, on average, 72- and 36-fo…

PURPOSE: An entry-level doctoral degree for the physician assistant (PA) profession has been a perennial issue since the master's degree approval in 2000 and the 2009 release of the Clinical Doctorate Summit Report. Many PA counterparts have transitioned to required or optional doctoral degrees for entry into practice.…

We used discrete choice conjoint analysis to model the bullying prevention program preferences of educators. Using themes from computerized decision support lab focus groups (n = 45 educators), we composed 20 three-level bullying prevention program design attributes. Each of 1,176 educators completed 25 choice tasks pr…

BACKGROUND: Persistent bleeding and inflammation during and after surgery are frequent problems in hip and knee surgeries that lead to high blood transfusion needs and slow recovery. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a popular agent used to control bleeding, but its efficacy may be improved when combined with Carbazochrome sodi…

BACKGROUND: Intense exercise during training requires dietary modulation to support health and performance and differs in different types of activities. Diet, supplementation with prebiotics and probiotics, and, more recently, even physical activity can potentially improve health outcomes by modifying and protecting th…

BACKGROUND: This study's aim was to investigate the interaction of amino-amide local anesthetics with human Kv1.1 potassium channels. These channels were chosen because of their proven physiologic role. By using a homolog series of local anesthetics with different lengths of the N-substituent, it was intended to elucid…

INTRODUCTION: Globally, there is a commitment to evidence informed midwifery practice. In Canada, the midwifery profession has grown significantly over the past three decades, yet Canadian midwifery research lacks coordination and infrastructure. Developing a unified research agenda to address emerging clinical, popula…

Studies have reported a varied correlation strength between the electrically evoked compound action potential (ECAP) and electrically evoked stapedial reflex thresholds (ESRT) in cochlear implant recipients. However, there is a lack of information on the relationship between the two measures in paediatric cochlear impl…

OBJECTIVE: This cross-sectional study investigates the immediate psychological effects of disaster relief operations on team members following 2 consecutive major earthquakes in Turkey. METHODS: A total of 170 participants, including professional firefighters, search and rescue (SAR) workers, and volunteers, were surv…