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(1) Background: The validation of biological antigens is the study's utmost goal in biomedical applications. We evaluated three different probes with single and multiple epitopes through electrochemical detection of specific IgG in serum for human strongyloidiasis diagnosis. (2) Methods: Screen-printed gold electrodes…

BACKGROUND: For the establishment of personalized therapy, we investigated biomarkers that can contribute to the selection of adjuvant therapy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). METHODS: Between 2005 and 2014, of 141 consecutive patients with PDAC who underwent R0 or R1 resection, 61 patients given gemcitabi…

BACKGROUND: Breast reduction surgery is increasingly performed in reproductive age women, raising concerns for potential breastfeeding implications. We evaluated breastfeeding outcomes in patients that underwent reduction mammaplasty with one of three pedicle types and subsequently conceived and delivered at our instit…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The association of the C677T polymorphism of the Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) gene with susceptibility to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been widely debated. Therefore, our aim is to conclusively resolve this controversy in the Middle East and North Africa region population thro…

OBJECTIVES: The impact of COVID-19 on gambling behavior and the gambling industry itself has been widely speculated. Prior studies have shown how boredom, social isolation, poor mental health, and financial hardships, all of which have been associated with COVID-19, can aggravate problem gambling behaviors in patients…

OBJECTIVES: Multiple studies have reported healthcare disparities in particular settings and conditions within pediatric otolaryngology, but a systematic examination of the breadth of the problem within the field is lacking. This study's objectives are to synthesize the available evidence regarding healthcare dispariti…

INTRODUCTION: Postpartum depression (PPD) affects 7% to 13% of childbearing women. Access to care may be limited by maternal time constraints and fears of being judged, labeled as mentally ill, and having their infants taken away. The study's objective was to test the feasibility, effectiveness, and acceptability of ce…

PURPOSE: Little is known about cancer-related distress during young adulthood. Results from the few studies that have directly assessed this age group have indicated that young adults (YAs) may be at greater risk of developing psychosocial difficulties due to their unique challenges of coping with cancer. This study's…

OBJECTIVES: Computed tomography (CT) use is increasing in the emergency department (ED). Many physicians are concerned about exposing patients to radiation from CT scanning, but estimates of radiation doses vary. This study's objective was to determine the radiation doses from CT scanning for common indications in a Ca…

PURPOSE: This paper reports on three interrelated Australian studies that provide a nationally coherent and evidence-informed approach to interprofessional education (IPE). Based on findings from previous studies that IPE tends to be marginalized in mainstream health curriculum, the three studies aspired to produce a r…

OBJECTIVE: This study prospectively evaluated the relationship between early puberty and the onset of internalizing symptoms and disorders in adolescent girls. METHOD: The sample was drawn from 1,463 sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade girls who participated in a longitudinal school-based study of growth and developmen…

Described the stability of potency vaccines (DTP, BCG) and immunoglobulins (human's and animal's) at storage and experimental temperatures. Thermal degradation rate and design of loss of potency in time have been determined by Arrhenius equation. Our results were similar to WHO data from preparations which have been ma…

Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) represent inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) with multifactorial pathogenesis, involving genetic, environmental and microbial factors. Interactions between gut microbiota and immune system result in changes in metabolic pathways. Metabolomics is a comprehensive and quanti…

Human's preferences for altruistic mates have been confirmed by many researchers. Under the deep influence of Confucianism that authorised more parental control over offspring's mate selection, Chinese people's mating strategies and mate preferences may be different from what the evolutionary psychologists have suggest…

The role of lutetium-177 among bone-seeking radionuclides in targeted therapy is noteworthy. The clinical pharmacokinetics of ibandronate (IBA) indicates that this bisphonate has powerful bone mineral affinity. The aim of this study was to evaluate of [Lu]Lu-IBA efficacy as a new compound.The [Lu]Lu-IBA was prepared by…

This study examined the impact of Arabic diglossia on children's emotional intelligence, emotional intensity, and emotions identification. The participants were 250 Israeli Arabic-speaking children in the fifth and seventh grades, all native speakers of Palestinian Arabic. Children were examined for their Trait Emotion…

Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients suffer from circadian rhythm alterations affecting their daily physical activity patterns with less willingness to perform a voluntary exercise. In preclinical studies, there is no clarity on whether animal models of AD can replicate these impairments. Here, we provide a proof of conce…

Religiousness and spirituality are integral to the human experience. There is emerging literature that shows that religiousness and spirituality are associated with various mental and physical health outcomes. Yet, the development of measures to accurately assess these phenomena in health settings is still in its early…

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Human schistosomiasis is a significant and, regrettably, overlooked tropical illness. This study was to examine the frequency and features of colonic schistosomiasis in patients exhibiting colonic symptoms at the endoscopy units of Mansoura University and the National Liver Institute (Menoufia Universi…