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BACKGROUND: Efforts to improve quality in U.S. medicine have included reimbursement penalties for readmissions. OBJECTIVES: This study's first phase measured readmissions after initial bariatric surgery and analyzed surgical outcomes secondarily. The second phase aimed to identify nonclinical factors associated with b…

Recently published 7-year results from the Canadian National Breast Screening Study (NBSS) generated much controversy and criticism. In women aged 40 to 49 years at entry, no reduction in breast cancer mortality was observed when screened women were compared with virtually unscreened women. In women aged 50 to 59 years…

Two RNA-editing proteins, the adenosine deaminase acting on RNA, ADAR, and ADARB1, broadly regulate gene expression in editing-dependent and editing-independent manners. Previous studies showed that the expression of the drug-metabolizing cytochrome P450s (P450s) and UDP glucuronosyltransferases (UGTs) changes upon kno…

AIM: To assess health care professionals' knowledge and opinions regarding extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use, training, standards, and resource availability. METHODS: This cross-sectional study employed an online self-administered survey to evaluate health care professionals' knowledge and opinions concer…

OBJECTIVE: To study the biopsychosocial model of chronic low back pain in the workplace and the role of sex in it. DESIGN: Cross-sectional nationwide survey in a service company. PATIENTS: 256 workers (women 64.1%) reporting chronic low back pain. METHODS: Variables on biometry, job description, physical activity, p…

Previous data have demonstrated the feasibility of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) performed with the Dexter robotic system. This study aimed to assess the early functional and oncological outcomes of RARP performed at our center using Dexter.Forty-seven consecutive patients underwent RARP ± lymph node…

This study used text network analysis and topic modeling to examine the knowledge structure of family-centered care in neonatal ICU nurses. Text was extracted from abstracts of 110 peer-reviewed articles published between 1995 and 2023 and analyzed by identifying keywords, topics, and changes in research topics over ti…

BACKGROUND Indirect ceramic restorations often need multiple firings to match the shade of natural teeth or need after-correction and ceramic addition during the clinical trial stage. Many studies have examined how multiple firings affect the mechanical characteristics of zirconia-veneered prostheses. The effect of fir…

The influence of social media on the mental health of adolescents has been controversial and the findings in the literature are inconclusive. Although prior studies have identified several factors that may cause or trigger the proposed relationship, little is known about the culture-related factors as an underlying mec…

AIM: This study aims to gain an in-depth understanding of the experience and requirements of newly employed nurses during their transition into professional roles. Furthermore, it aims to analyze the effects of transition shock on these nurses, identify the typical coping mechanisms they employ, and provide a reference…

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…

PURPOSE: The study's objective was to evaluate the functioning of sacculocollic and vestibulomasseteric reflex pathways in individuals with vestibular migraine and migraine. METHOD: Seventy-five participants aged 18-50 years were selected for the study. Participants were divided into three groups. Group 1 consisted of…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health concern that is frequently associated with hypertension. Inflammation is an important factor in the development of both illnesses. The Dietary Inflammation Index (DII) has evolved as a way to measure how much a diet can cause inflammation, which…

Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is considered as an immune mediated inflammatory disease of peripheral nerves and nerve roots. The significance of CSF total protein (CSF-TP) in subtypes of Guillain-Barre syndrome has not been well established. This observational, cross sectional study's aim was to identify association of…

BACKGROUND: Decolonisation of the Speech-Language and Hearing (SLH) professions in South Africa to be Afrocentric is a current focus. These professions continue to hold white Eurocentric English and/or Afrikaans knowledges and practices, which are reflective of the minority. As diversity of students in higher education…

Atmosphere contamination and fast weather change have compelled scientists and entrepreneurs to seek eco-friendly solutions for saving the earth. Increasing energy consumption depletes limited natural resources and harms the climate and ecology. In this regard, biogas technology contributes in two ways: satisfying ener…

OBJECTIVE: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are widespread worldwide, and their intervention is critical to patient safety and healthcare quality. Pharmacists are essential in monitoring and reporting ADRs, directly influencing patient care. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of ADRs among pharmacists and their kn…

Among all road users, pedestrian behavior is most unpredictable, and our knowledge of pedestrian behavior and compliance in northern Iran is limited. The aim of the study was to determine the self-reporting behavior of pedestrians and related factors in northern Iran in 2021. This cross-sectional study's research tool…

This study aims to check and compare the anthropometry, range of motion, and upper limb muscle strength of individuals with spinal cord injury or amputation in order to design a driver's seat in a large farming machine for them to operate. We analyzed previous studies and derived 24 measurement items essential for desi…

OBJECTIVE:  To evaluate the iodine sufficiency of pregnant women assisted in a University Hospital of Minas Gerais, and to correlate the urinary concentrations of maternal iodine with the fetal thyroid hormone levels at birth. METHODS:  Urinary iodine concentrations from 30 pregnant women with a singleto…