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Effective control of the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) infestation is essential for human and animal health. To date, several ectoparasitic drugs, such as carbamates, neonicotinoids, phenylpyrazoles, and pyrethroids have been used to control flea infestations; however their widespread use has led to resistance, hamp…

BACKGROUND: The fragility index (FI) has become an increasingly popular supplementary measure for evaluating the robustness of a study's conclusions. While initially developed for individual clinical trials, the FI has been extended to meta-analyses (MAs) of multiple studies. However, the existing literature provides l…

BACKGROUND: Satisfaction with a given Electronic Health Record (EHR) system has become an important topic in healthcare. As healthcare providers increasingly rely on EHRs to manage patient care, their satisfaction with the system significantly impacts their quality of care. This study analyzed the satisfaction of healt…

We strive to analyze Cleft Lip and Palate repair (CLP) from low-and-middle income countries (LMICs) and understand authorship patterns between different countries.Five high-impact journals were selected for analysis from 2008 to 2024. Articles were initially screened to determine if the study focused on a LMIC accordin…

BACKGROUND: Disease severity and treatment efficacy in salivary gland disorders can be gauged through quality-of-life (QoL) questionnaires. However, limited research has explored patient experience with these questionnaires. This cross-sectional study assessed the usability of, and patient experience with, six validate…

OBJECTIVES: Improved breast cancer (BC) outcomes highlight the importance of secondary primary cancers (SPCs) on survivor prognosis. The objective of this study was to investigate the potential genetic association between primary BC and ovarian cancer (OC), laying the groundwork for the development of preventive strate…

BACKGROUND: Several investigations have highlighted the role of water quality in cardiovascular health. In the present study, we have investigated the effects of drinking water hardness on atherosclerotic burden in carotid arteries and arterial stiffness. METHODS: "Corinthia" study was conducted in the homonym region…

BACKGROUND: Excess weight (obesity and overweight) is a pervasive condition that is considered a global epidemic and a threat to public health. Furthermore, numerous changes in fat deposits occur with the advent of menopause, leading to a change in the distribution of body fat. Knowledge of sociodemographic factors and…

INTRODUCTION: Doctors and nurses have a significant role in the detection of serious and unusual drug reactions. Effective implementation of an adverse drug reaction reporting system is required to ensure patient safety and quality care. This study's objective was to find the prevalence of good knowledge of adverse dru…

PURPOSE: This study evaluates in a cross-section of pregnant women the frequency of posterior blepharitis, its predisposing factors and how lipid profile impacts the occurrence of posterior blepharitis in pregnancy. METHODS: This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study of pregnant women. RESULTS: In this study, 20…

BACKGROUNDS: An outbreak of lung injury among South Korean adults was examined in a hospital-based case-control study, and the suspected cause was exposure to humidifier disinfectant (HD). However, a case-control study with community-dwelling controls was needed to validate the previous study's findings, and to confirm…

BACKGROUND: There currently exists no data on birth defects from population-based studies in Vietnam. Our study's aim was to assess external birth defect (EBD) prevalence among live newborns in Binh Thuan Province in Vietnam with the help of health workers at all levels of the health system. METHODS: A 2-month trainin…

Attending to the perception of others may help individuals gaining information from conspecifics, or help in competitive situations. Dogs (Canis familiaris) are attentive to humans' signals and their attentional state. We investigated whether dogs of different breed groups differ in their ability to pay attention to hu…

The efficacy and safety of combining H1 antihistamines (AHs) for treating urticaria are currently unclear. This scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of H1 AH combinations in the management of urticaria up to May 2023. The search encompassed databases…

Highly specific and sensitive diagnostic methods are vital for the effective control and treatment of toxoplasmosis. Routine diagnosis is primarily serological becauseinfections stimulate persistently high IgG antibody responses. The sensitivity and specificity of methods are crucial factors for the proper diagnosis of…

INTRODUCTION: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) about gender equality; decent work; and peace, justice, and strong institutions include a focus on eradicating trafficking and sexual exploitation of and violence against women and children. In Lesotho, 86% of women have experienced gender-based violence. In addition,…

To review the literature exploring the mental health of graduate students in Canada. Data Source: Articles identified in EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycInfo, Medline, Sociological Abstracts, Nursing and Allied Health, and ERIC.Study Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria:Two independent reviewers screened articles that: (1) focused on…

BACKGROUND: The global incidence of high myopia is increasing, with projections indicating a rise from 3 to 10% of the global population by 2050. Effective treatment options exist to reduce myopia progression, but their success is contingent on patient adherence. This study assesses the impact of changes in treating ph…

BACKGROUND: Gambling disorder (GD) has become a wide concern in Indonesia, as many negative consequences arise from this psychiatric condition. Prompt treatment with an appropriate method of delivery is required to achieve optimal outcomes in GD patients. This protocol paper outlines a study to determine the effectiven…

OBJECTIVE: The infraorbital canal (IOC) houses critical structures like the infraorbital artery, vein, and nerve, and its atypical location within the maxillary sinus could pose risks during surgical procedures, making it crucial to understand its prevalence and distribution. The study aims to investigate the localizat…