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Despite disparities in health problems and outcomes, people with disabilities are underrepresented in diabetes research. This results in a lack of evidence-based knowledge regarding best approaches in caring for this population. This article addresses the need for research that includes people with disabilities and des…

OBJECTIVE: We sought to examine regional and black-white differences in mean age at self-reported menopause among community-dwelling women in the United States. STUDY DESIGN: This was a cross-sectional survey conducted in the context of the REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke and Myocardial Infarct…

OBJECTIVES: To study nurses' perceptions of patient handoffs in tertiary care hospitals in Kelantan, Malaysia, and to identify predictors of these perceptions. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETTING: Three tertiary care hospitals in Kelantan, Malaysia, February-March 2023. PARTICIPANTS: The study's inclusion criteri…

In 2013, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended screening followed by brief behavioral counseling to reduce alcohol misuse. Our study, Options Regarding Consumption of Alcohol (ORCA), was one of the studies included in an evidence review that comprised 23 RCTs. ORCA was designed to test whether a…

Radiation-induced oral mucositis (RIOM) is one of the common toxic reactions from ionizing radiation and normal tissue injuries as a complication of radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Radiation therapy is an option for the treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC). The use of natural products is an alternative therapy f…

Yersinia enterocolitica is a human pathogen transmitted via the faecal-oral route among animals and humans and is a major foodborne public health hazard. This study explores the role of Y. enterocolitica transmission at the livestock-wildlife interface and investigates the potential role wild and peridomestic rode…

KEY POINTS: The cross-species integration of mouse kidney multi-omics and human genome-wide association study identified 46 cross-species urolithiasis-related molecules. Cell type enrichment suggested that immune cells and collecting duct principal cells may play roles in urolithiasis pathophysiology. Follow-up analyse…

OBJECTIVE: The evidence for the association between obesity and the risk of type 2 diabetes has been derived mainly from the analysis of the degree of obesity. The role of the duration of obesity as an independent risk has not been fully explored. The objective of the present study was to investigate the association be…

BACKGROUND: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in attention, hyperactivity, and impulse control. Previous studies have suggested that engaging in moderate to vigorous physical activity (PA) and undergoing psychological therapy can help improve…

BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: Acute pancreatitis incidence in geriatric patients has increased in recent years. The aim of this study is to compare the clinical outcomes, laboratory findings of acute pancreatitis among patients aged 65-74 years, 75-84 years and ≥85 years. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This retrospective s…

Students with varying personality traits are likely to employ diverse learning and study strategies. However, this relationship has never been explored in the medical education context. This study's aim was to explore the relationship between learning strategies and personality traits among medical students. This study…

BACKGROUND: Dental treatment and use of local anesthetics during pregnancy generally are considered harmless because of lack of evidence of adverse pregnancy effects. Data on the safety of dental treatment and local anesthetics during pregnancy are scant. Dental care is often a reason for concern both among women and t…

Research suggests that child maltreatment predicts juvenile violence, but it is uncertain whether the effects of victimization persist into adulthood or differ across gender. Furthermore, we know little about the mechanisms underlying the victim-perpetrator cycle for males and females. Consequently, this study analyzed…

This is the preliminary report of a study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Chronic Disease Self-management Program in Japan by comparing changes in health outcomes at the baseline and 3-month and 6-month follow-ups. The program is a patient-centered educational program for the self-management of chronic conditions.…

BACKGROUND: Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and tenderness. Reversible modulation of the pain threshold is believed to contribute to the pathogenesis of this condition, and psychosocial stress is known to alter the pain threshold. OBJECTIVE: To describe and compare…

The present study investigates the impact of linguistic ostracism on academic achievement, mediated by subjective well-being, i.e., life satisfaction, positive affect, and negative affect. In addition, aligning with the field of positive psychology and broaden-and-build theory, the study predicts that foreign language…

PURPOSE: The main aim of the study is to identify the training needs of juvenile justice professionals working with Muslim minors and young people. The Italian juvenile justice system faces numerous challenges in protecting the well-being of young people of Islamic faith under its care. These individuals, often subject…

PURPOSE: Infection with HIV remains a global health challenge, with >36.9 million individuals living with HIV in 2017. Despite efforts to increase HIV testing and treatment, traditional services have not effectively reached marginalized communities. The use of HIV self-testing (HIVST) offers a discreet and accessible a…

INTRODUCTION: Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) results in significant morbidity and mortality among children worldwide. Associated neurocognitive complications are common but not well characterized. The Mullen Scales of Early Learning (MSEL), a well-established measure for assessment of neurodevelopment, has not yet been a…

It is no secret that the rigors of professional medical programs are creating an immense strain on mental health, and studies show that students are coping poorly. It is becoming more widely known that this problem especially exists in veterinary medicine. Veterinary colleges are starting to make changes to address the…