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INTRODUCTION: Despite observational studies suggest hypotheses indicating a potential link, the precise causal connection between sarcopenia and digestive system illnesses has not been clearly defined. METHODS: We first use Linkage Disequilibrium Score Regression (LDSC) testing to determine the genetic correlation of…

PURPOSE: To evaluate the implementation of the AMETO register in the region of Southern Denmark and how data application relates to the following Institute of Medicine (IoM), World Health Organization (WHO), and Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) health domains: efficiency, effectiveness, pat…

INTRODUCTION: Ultrasound provides an advantage for obtaining vascular access in deep peripheral veins. Short-axis imaging gives the spatial relationship between the needle and the blood vessel, while long-axis allows for visualization of the whole length of the needle. Biplane imaging allows for simultaneous visualizat…

Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) affects approximately 1.5% of the population, with a higher prevalence in men than women. Ventriculoperitoneal shunting (VPS) is the standard treatment for iNPH, but it poses a notable risk of infection, occurring in 8-10% of cases. Recent advancements in non-invasive dia…

Although transcrestal sinus floor elevation (TSFE) is widely used for cases of insufficient residual bone height in the posterior maxilla, few studies focus on the risk factors of early implant failure associated with TSFE procedures. This study aimed to identify and summarize the possible risk factors of implant failu…

Past research has shown that culture can form and shape our temporal orientation-the relative emphasis on the past, present, or future. However, there are mixed findings on how temporal orientations vary between North American and East Asian cultures due to the limitations of survey methodology and sampling. In this st…

The Healthcare Professional Humanization Scale (HUMAS) is a measure of the evaluation of the humanization of care in nursing professions. Despite being validated for the Spanish language, there still needed validation in Italian, which seems essential considering the cultural differences.We aimed to test the validity a…

Non-recurrent traffic congestion arising from traffic incidents is unpredictable but should be addressed efficiently to mitigate its adverse impacts on safety and travel time reliability. Numerous studies have been conducted about incident clearance time, while the recovery time, due to the limitations of data collecti…

BACKGROUND: Robotic-assisted coronary surgery is gaining attraction as an alternative to traditional open-heart procedures, offering potential benefits such as decreased mortality rates, shorter hospital stays, and reduced complications. This study aimed to investigate the outcomes of robotic-assisted coronary surgery,…

BACKGROUND: In 2013, Canoui-Poitrine et al. identified three hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) phenotypes by a latent class (LC) analysis, based on anatomical sites of involvement. OBJECTIVE: To improve the classification of the gluteal phenotype (LC3) patients given their diverse lesion types and differences in clinical…

The objective structured practical examination (OSPE) is a reliable assessment of practical skills in anatomy teaching. It is often administered as low-stake assessments to track progress at multiple time points in anatomy curricula. Standard-setting OSPEs to derive a pass mark and to ensure assessment quality and rigo…

BACKGROUND: The development of alopecia areata is suggested to be influenced by intestinal permeability and gut dysbiosis. Claudin-3, an essential component of tight junctions which may act as an indicator of intestinal barrier integrity. AIMS: The study's objective was to evaluate the plasma concentration level of Cl…

Most prior studies of multisensory integration (MSI) in autism have measured MSI in only a single combination of modalities - typically audiovisual integration. The present study used onset reaction times (RTs) and 125-channel electroencephalography (EEG) to examine different forms of bimodal and trimodal MSI based on…

AIM: COVID-19 has had significant mental health impacts internationally and anxiety rates are estimated to have tripled during the pandemic, but the specific causes remain underexplored. This study's purpose was to investigate the associations of sociodemographic factors, COVID-19-related policies, and COVID-19 case/mo…

AIM AND OBJECTIVES: The study's purpose was to examine the association between rumination, fatigue and psychological resilience among cancer survivors. BACKGROUND: Cancer is a disease that causes difficult lives in individuals. Individuals can struggle with cancer-related fatigue (CRF) and ruminative thoughts during a…

BACKGROUND: The decreased marriage satisfaction has become one of the main reasons for the rising divorce rate. However, few studies have focused on the relationship between mother's parenting stress, mental health, and marriage satisfaction. This study addressed this research gap by examining the direct influence of m…

BACKGROUND: In middle eastern countries, most nursing colleges use simulation-based learning activities. However, Saudi nursing students' correlators and predictors for simulation learning have been underreported. AIM: This study investigated the variables that correlate to and predict Saudi nursing students' simulati…

OBJECTIVES: Endobronchial ultrasound- and endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EBUS-/EUS-FNA) are minimally invasive techniques of diagnosing and staging malignancies. The procedures are difficult to master, requiring specific feedback for optimizing yield. METHODS: Over 2 years, EBUS-/EUS-FNA cases we…

BACKGROUND: In the Arab world, little is known about cancer patient's satisfaction with the care provided by the oncology nurses. The only explanation for this dearth of knowledge is lack of a specified, valid and reliable tool that can be utilized with all types of cancer. This regional study was conducted to translat…

INTRODUCTION: The anterior ethmoidal artery (AEA) demonstrates anatomic variability relative to its descent from the anterior skull base. Our study's objective was to assess for correlation of AEA descent and laterality, in addition to correlation of AEA descent and the presence of supraorbital ethmoid cells (SOEC) and…