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An aneurysm is a pathological widening of a blood vessel. Aneurysms of the aorta are often asymptomatic until they rupture, killing approximately 10,000 Americans per year. Fortunately, rupture can be prevented through early detection and surgical repair. However, surgical risk outweighs rupture risk for small aortic a…

OBJECTIVE: To preserve or improve independent functioning in older adults and those with neurocognitive impairments, researchers and clinicians need to address prospective memory deficits. To be effective, prospective memory interventions must restore (or circumvent) the underlying attention and memory mechanisms that…

Small changes of diet may reduce CVD risk. One example is the inclusion of nuts. They are rich in fibre, unsaturated fatty acids and phytonutrients. However, their fat content and energy density raise concerns that chronic consumption will promote weight gain. Randomised intervention studies are required to evaluate wh…

Cross-sectional evidence suggests that pornography use is related to lower mental well-being among adolescents but it remains unclear if changes in well-being are related to the dynamics of pornography use within this population. We examined the relationship between pornography use, subjective well-being, symptoms of d…

Mosquito-related diseases pose a significant threat to global public health, necessitating efficient and accurate mosquito classification for effective surveillance and control. This work presents an innovative approach to mosquito classification by leveraging state-of-the-art vision transformers and open-set learning…

AIMS: The aim of the study is to investigate the influence of maternal education on the utilization of maternal health care services in selected areas of the Eastern Cape. Moreover, the study's aim also is to examine the reasons for non-use as well as determinants and levels of maternal health care utilization. METHOD…

OBJECTIVES: The study aims to assess racial and language disparities in pediatric emergency department (ED) triage using analytical techniques and provide insights into the extent and nature of the disparities in the ED setting. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study analyzed a cross-sectional dataset encompassing ED visits…

INTRODUCTION: There is limited information about why students decide to study occupational therapy as a course in Australian higher education. Understanding what influences students' decisions is important to ensure adequate workforce growth to support Australia's growing population. Therefore, the study's aim was to i…

OBJECTIVE: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is effective for weight loss but may exacerbate gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in predisposed patients. This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate whether adding cruroplasty to LSG (Cr-LSG) improves postoperative GERD symptom control in patients with intr…

This descriptive study was designed with a clear focus: to use structural equation modeling to determine the intricate relationships between family sense of coherence, coping, and role performance in parents of children with disabilities. The study was conducted with a sample of 185 parents of children receiving specia…

BACKGROUND: Limited reports from prospective human studies investigated the possible role of vitamin K in the development of lung cancer although vitamin K's anticarcinogenic activities were verified from several in vitro and in vivo studies. We investigated the associations between total vitamin K intake from food and…

Medical shelters are frequently utilized after major disasters to care for displaced individuals with severe mobility limitations and chronic medical conditions that may be inadequately addressed in general population sheltering. A retrospective chart review was conducted on 680 patients served in state-operated Medica…

Preterm births could increase the risk of neonatal conditions like cerebral palsy and neurodevelopmental delays. This trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy of magnesium sulfate and atosiban in providing neuroprotection to preterm infants. A clinical trial was conducted between 2020 and 2024, involving 102 high-risk preg…

Economic uncertainties have become the focus of many recent fertility studies. Embedded in and shaping people's forecasts of the future, economic uncertainties refer to the lack of predictability and stability in the economic conditions, such as employment status and labour market situations. It is believed that econom…

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to determine which surgical technique is associated with more favorable outcomes for the repair of perforated peptic ulcers. METHODS: A retrospective medical record review of patients who underwent surgery for perforated peptic ulcers at the Mayo Clinic Rochester campus between 2004 and 20…

PURPOSE: Many studies have investigated test design influences (e.g., number of stimuli, open- vs. closed-set tasks) on word recognition ability, but the impact that stimuli selection has on auditory emotion recognition has not been explored. This study assessed the impact of some stimulus parameters and test design me…

Hypochlorous acid (HClO), one of the major reactive oxygen species, is obtained by electrolyzing a sodium chloride solution. HClO is a safe and effective disinfectant and decomposing agent widely used as an alternative to sodium hypochlorite (NaClO). In this study, the authors aimed to evaluate the safety and efficienc…

Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is a global health condition that affects thousands of people. CMP can substantially affect the functional capacity and quality of life of the people impacted, resulting in high costs for health care and social security systems. Sociodemographic factors may play a significant role in…

Tissue engineering aims to improve or restore damaged tissues by using scaffolds, cells and bioactive agents. In tissue engineering, one of the most important concepts is the scaffold because it has a key role in keeping up and promoting the growth of the cells. It is also desirable to be able to load these scaffolds w…

While the detrimental consequences of racial/ethnic discrimination for adolescent adaptation are well established, little is known about the long-term impact of hukou-based discrimination from the hukou (household registration) system and the potential protective benefits of adolescents' internal capabilities; furtherm…