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Insufficient push-off is a common problem for stroke hemiplegia patients. Assistive systems using extension spring to store energy during stance phase of gait to provide push-off assistance have been developed. However, patients could also suffer poor ankle rocker function; that is, poor dorsiflexion movement in stance…

We designed a new task, called nonmatch-to-goal, to study the ability of macaque monkeys to interact with humans in a rule-guided paradigm. In this task the monkeys were required to choose one of two targets, from a list of three. For each choice, they were required to switch from their choice on the previous trial to…

OBJECTIVE: Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most commonly diagnosed endocrine malignancy. While the prognosis is favorable for most patients, the presence of lymph node metastasis is considered a high-risk factor for distant metastasis, the most important predictive factor for mortality. In this study, we aimed…

: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has various etiologies, making it impossible to fully understand its complex pathophysiology. Elevated levels of plasma creatinine, proteinuria, and albuminuria and declined eGFR are traits observed in CKD patients. The current study attempts to highlight the collagen triple helix repeat…

OBJECTIVE: The study's aim was to compare outcomes of very low birth weight twins with those of matched singletons. STUDY DESIGN: With data from the Neonatal Research Network registry (May 1991 to December 1994), univariable and multivariable comparisons of very low birth weight twin pairs and singletons were performe…

PURPOSE: Routine procedures often pose heightened challenges for neurodivergent children, resulting in increased need for perioperative care compared to the general population. Healthcare professionals' reduced familiarity with infrequent neurodivergent diagnoses further underscores the necessity of evidence-based guid…

BACKGROUND: The European Diploma of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (EDAIC) Part II examination is a supranational examination for anaesthesiologists. OBJECTIVES: We explore the impact of examiner pairing on leniency and stringency, commonly referred to as the 'hawk-dove effect'. We investigate the potential variat…

Research focused on elucidating moral injury amongst healthcare workers (HCWs) is essential due to the deep connection with morality and individuals' overall wellbeing. Examining moral injury provides an avenue through which researchers can connect individual experiences with systemic level causes (i.e., structural pow…

BACKGROUND AND AIM: There are a number of published reports on long-term outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for early gastric cancer (EGC), but most reports are from single centers with median follow-up periods shorter than 5 years. This questionnaire study investigated long-term outcomes of curative ES…

OBJECTIVES: Though sulfur dioxide (SO(2)) is used widely at workplaces, itseffects on humans are not known. Thresholds are reported without reference to gender or age and occupational exposure limits are basedon effects on lung functioning,although localized effects in the upper airways can be expected.This study's aim…

BACKGROUND: This investigation aimed to dissect the kinematic differences in sprinting between high-speed treadmill and overground conditions, examining how these variations are influenced by the athlete's training status and biological sex. METHODS: A total of 40 participants, 20 NCAA Division 1 sprinters and 20 recr…

Disease-specific knowledge allows individuals with sickle cell disease, sickle cell trait, and unaffected family members alike to make informed decisions and support those affected by the condition. The current study assesses how sickle cell knowledge varies by disease status within families affected by sickle cell dis…

PURPOSE: The study's purpose was to examine the relation between sexual victimization history and gynecological health complaints among college women. A further aim was to explore whether anxiety and depression are mediators of this relation, as well as to examine the size of these indirect relations among individuals…

BACKGROUND: Visual perception plays a role in balance control while performing a sit-to-stand movement (STS). The dynamic virtual environment could reduce effective neuromuscular regulation and instability. Nevertheless, virtual reality (VR) on the STS movement was not explored in any research. OBJECTIVES: This study'…

BACKGROUND: Bipedal locomotor control requirements may be useful as classifications for walking dysfunction because they go beyond gait analysis to address all issues contributing to walking dysfunction. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to determine whether locomotor experts could achieve consensus about the…

Improving the effectiveness of written information to promote compliance with therapeutic regimens is essential, particularly among older adults. Guiding their development and evaluating their effectiveness with an accepted communication theory or model may help. A preliminary test of written materials developed within…

BACKGROUND: Several experiments have investigated phonological encoding in children who stutter (CWS) using different phonological processing skills and yielded equivocal results. Studies examining phonological processing skills in Arabic-speaking CWS are scarce and focused on discrete tasks. The current study's aim wa…

The appropriate application of research methods and statistical analyses used in the studies directly affects the quality of scientific studies. Due to the possibility of employing an incorrect statistical technique, it is crucial to choose a statistical method based on the study's data and research objectives. This st…

AIMS: This study aims to identify the level of nursing care quality and examine its predictors considering nurses' demographic data, organizational culture, and communication skills. BACKGROUND: Quality of care is a determinant of the sustainability of any healthcare organization. Therefore, it is imperative to unders…

PURPOSE: Individuals with eating disorders (ED) and comorbid borderline personality disorder (BPD) may benefit from therapies focusing on emotion regulation, such as dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of one-year standard DΒΤ enhanced with cognitive-…