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BACKGROUND: Central nervous system (CNS) infection has been an ongoing concern in paediatrics. The FilmArray® Meningoencephalitis (FAME) panel has greater sensitivity in identifying the aetiology of CNS infections. This study's objective was to compare the aetiological identification and hospitalization costs amon…

BACKGROUND: Studies have shown that intravenous methadone intraoperatively can reduce opioid usage postoperatively. OBJECTIVE: This study's purpose was to evaluate the effect of intravenous methadone on postoperative opioid use. METHODS: A prospective, single-center observational study was conducted to evaluate patie…

CRANAD-28, a difluoroboron curcumin analogue, has been demonstrated in earlier reports to successfully label amyloid beta (Aβ) plaques for imaging both ex vivo and in vivo. CRANAD-28's imaging brightness, ability to penetrate the blood brain barrier, and low toxicity make the compound a potentially potent imaging…

OBJECTIVE: UCTD is a systemic autoimmune condition that fails to fulfil the criteria for a definite CTD. Given that there are a lack of studies on links between pregnancy and UCTD, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the risk of disease flares or development of CTD in addition to the risk of adverse pregnancy out…

BACKGROUND: Severe chest wall deformation is generally a contraindication for lung transplantation; however, it is not known whether patients with flat chests have reduced postoperative exercise capacity and pulmonary function. This study's purpose was to investigate the relationship between preoperative thoracic shape…

OBJECTIVE: The study's aim was to assess incidence and epidemiologic profile of nosocomial infection (NI) in a NICU of China, and to identify main risk factors of NIs. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Chi square test for discrete variables and independent t-test for continuous variables to examine the association with NI. Univa…

OBJECTIVE: Childhood psychiatric disorders can prevent individuals from reaching their full potential, and disrupt normal development. Empirical data on the prevalence and incidence of childhood psychiatric disorders are fundamental to understanding the etiology and natural history of such disorders. There have been fe…

OBJECTIVES: Shoulder injuries in rugby union football have been the focus of few in-depth studies, despite their frequency and severity. The study's objective was to describe the incidence, patterns and mechanisms of shoulder injuries in rugby. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study of shoulder injury incidence and retrospe…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Gastrostomy tube insertion for enteral access may be performed through laparotomy (open) or through the laparoscopic approach. This study's purpose is to compare outcomes of these different approaches. METHODS: A retrospective chart review of all patients (age >18 years) who underwent insert…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: We do not know what factors influence residents' perceived satisfaction during their training. The aim of this study was to analyze the satisfaction of specialists with their training and its associated factors. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study using self-completion sur…

BACKGROUND: The randomized controlled trial is a reliable study design for assessing the effectiveness of a surgical intervention, provided it is adequately powered. This systematic review examines the appropriateness of reporting of power and sample size in randomized controlled trials within the plastic surgery liter…

PURPOSE: This study's purpose was to compare changes in parent-reported pediatric oral health-related quality of life between children with early childhood caries (ECC) and children who were caries-free; the ECC children received surgical dental intervention between baseline and follow-up. METHODS: A newly developed s…

The aim of this study was threefold: (1) to prospectively estimate population incidence rates of marijuana use from late childhood to adolescence, (2) to identify important risk factors, and (3) to examine and demonstrate the dynamic nature of risk factors of marijuana initiation, that is, the degree to which influence…

Hip fractures are associated with considerable morbidity and mortality in the elderly. Both fall prevention strategies and bone integrity/osteoporosis assessment should be addressed in this population. This study's goal was to evaluate the management of potential re-fracture risk after a hip fracture in an acute care s…

This study explores the perceived walkability of one-way commercial streets by utilizing immersive 360-degree virtual reality (VR) videos. While one-way roads are often introduced to facilitate smooth traffic flow on narrow roads, providing safe and walkable environments for pedestrians on the one-way roads is crucial,…

Persons with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) who return to work often struggle with managing environmental distractions due to residual cognitive impairments. Previous literature has established that environmental distractions impact persons with TBI, yet, the extent to which distractions impact workplace performance i…

INTRODUCTION: Melasma, and its variant chloasma, is an acquired and chronic disorder of hyperpigmentation, characterized by symmetrical hypermelanoses of the face. The exact pathogenesis of melasma remains unclear. Several hormones are thought to play a role, including thyroid hormones. The study's objectives are to de…

BACKGROUND: Systematic reviewers often encounter incomplete or missing data, and the information desired may be difficult to obtain from a study author. Thus, systematic reviewers may have to resort to estimating data from figures with little or no raw data in a study's corresponding text or tables. METHODS: We discus…

UNLABELLED: This study's aim is to gain the insight on smoking prevalence at the Institutes of Public Health in Serbia. METHOD: All Institutes of Public Health in Serbia have participated in the study. All employees have participated in an epidemiology survey, which is used to collect data. RESULTS: The questionnaire…

The purpose of this study was to examine the relative contributions of the working alliance in predicting a recovery orientation. An additional aim was to determine whether a measure of case management fairness contributed any additional proportion of explained variance in a recovery orientation beyond what is accounte…