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The present investigations were undertaken to compare interspecific communicative abilities of dogs and wolves, which were socialized to humans at comparable levels. The first study demonstrated that socialized wolves were able to locate the place of hidden food indicated by the touching and, to some extent, pointing c…

Food insecurity (FI) is highly prevalent amongst patients seeking care at free, student-run health clinics. This study sought to examine the existing literature to examine food insecurity screenings and interventions at free clinics across the U.S. In this review, we provide demographic information and screening statis…

Background & objectives Infection with Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium) is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality in humans, primarily affecting the African countries. In 1952, a pathology professor discovered an endemic focus of S. haematobium in a small village named Gimavi in Ratnagiri district,…

BACKGROUND: According to the WHO, assistive technology (AT) is defined as the superset of technologies that improve or maintain the functioning of different senses, mobility, self-care, well-being, and inclusion of patients. ATs also include technologies for healthcare workers (HCWs) to reduce workloads and improve eff…

AIMS: This study aims to assess the effectiveness and implementation of the 5Ways@School curriculum-based intervention in Norwegian schools. The intervention builds on the Five Ways to Wellbeing framework, and promotes five action domains: connect with others, be physically active, take notice, keep learning, and give.…

OBJECTIVES: To study the value of combining individual- and neighborhood-level sociodemographic data to predict study participation and assess the effects of baseline selection on the distribution of metabolic risk factors and lifestyle factors in the Swedish CardioPulmonary bioImage Study (SCAPIS). METHODS: We linked…

OBJECTIVES: To explore International Medical Graduates residents' experiences and perspectives of their residency training program. METHODS: This qualitative study was conducted at a large research-intensive University. Purposeful sampling was used to recruit 14 International medical graduates. The residents recruited…

The present study delves into the complex human-water relationships that have a significant impact on the concerned socio-cultural practices and economic livelihoods. The primary objective of this research is to explore and comprehend the dynamic relationships between local communities and water systems in the villages…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to "determine post-pandemic impact on activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living factors affecting daily living activities of the elderly." No difference was identified between the post-pandemic activities of daily living and instrumental activities of da…

This study investigates the motivations and expectations of orthognathic surgery patients and their post-surgery satisfaction. The secondary objective was to explore the factors that affect expectations and satisfaction in patients undergoing single and double-jaw procedures. The retrospective single-center cohort stud…

BACKGROUND: Burnout is a syndrome that is understood as emanating from chronic workplace stressors that have not been managed successfully. Little is known about the causes of burnout among nurses in South Africa. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of burnout and its impact on depression and assess the relatio…

PURPOSE: To assess whether women with mild gestational thrombocytopenia have a higher risk of postpartum hemorrhage. METHODS: A retrospective computerized database. Primiparous women that delivered at our center (2005-2019) were included; we excluded women with possible etiologies for thrombocytopenia such as systemic…

BACKGROUND: Our aim was to explore how systematic reviews of the effects of complex interventions within the field of organisation of mental health care organised research knowledge. METHODS: We looked up references included in 14 mental health care reviews in the database Epistemonikos to examine overlap between revi…

BACKGROUND: Psychological safety is crucial for student-athletes, impacting their stress levels and academic anxiety. Understanding how interpersonal factors like intimacy and social adjustment impact psychological safety can guide interventions to enhance student-athlete well-being. OBJECTIVES: This study investigate…

BACKGROUND: Numerous studies indicate that the gut microbiome is closely associated with prostate cancer (PCa), however, owing to various confounding factors, the causal relationship between gut microbiota and PCa remains unclear. METHODS: A 2-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis utilized genome-wide associati…

BACKGROUND: Social inequities in the healthcare system threaten global health. Efforts to establish equity in healthcare is a key goal of healthcare systems worldwide. Social justice is a basic value of the nursing profession that always merits attention. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to identify and explain the process…

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Research from other disciplines demonstrates that ethical position, idealism, or relativism predicts ethical decision-making. Individuals from diverse cultures ascribe to various religious beliefs and studies have found that religiosity and culture affect ethical decision-making. Moreover, little li…

The primary aims of our study were to compare pregabalin and duloxetine in a neuromuscular clinic for diabetic neuropathic pain (DPN) and to study the effect of these medications in cryptogenic sensory polyneuropathy. We performed a retrospective chart review of 143 patients who were started on pregabalin or duloxetine…

The EURopean micronutrient RECommendations Aligned (EURRECA) Network of Excellence is working towards developing aligned micronutrient recommendations across Europe. The purpose of the present study was to conduct a review of methods used in validation studies carried out in adults assessing dietary intake of EURRECA p…

This study explores the culture of active aging among older adults in the Ekhtiarieh neighborhood of Tehran, using an ethnographic approach. The research addresses four key questions: the common physical activity norms, factors influencing physical activity, cultural norms, and the role of perceived neighborhood in sha…