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The study's main goal was the diagnostic adequacy of pancreatic endoscopic ultrasonographic (EUS) fine-needle biopsy (FNB) and associated predictive factors. The secondary objective was to define the diagnostic accuracy of EUS-FNB in the diagnosis of pancreatic masses and pancreatic malignancies. None of the studies re…

PURPOSES: Several studies have reported no differences in outcomes between total hip arthroplasty (THA) of osteotomized hips and primary hip THA. However, our results were worse after THA for converted osteotomized hips. Therefore, this study's aim was to clarify the differences between THA after osteotomy and primary…

The authors aimed to evaluate the factors affecting clinical outcomes of cystine stone disease in children and to understand the change in disease management over time. Between January 1991 and September 2017, the demographic and clinical data of pediatric patients with documented cystine stone disease were retrospecti…

Telemedicine allows health care professionals to diagnose and treat patients remotely. Enuresis is one of the most common chronic problems in childhood and specialized care can be limited. Utilization of telemedicine in this setting has not been previously analyzed.This study's aim is to evaluate the feasibility and ef…

Previous research indicates that exposure to noise during sleep can cause sleep disturbance. Seamen on board vessels are frequently exposed to noise also during sleep periods, and studies have reported sleep disturbance in this occupational group. However, studies of noise and sleep in maritime settings are few. This s…

Inadequate nutrient intake may contribute to the development and progression of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). This study's aim was to assess intake of essential fatty acids and nutrients among veterans with PAD. All 88 subjects had ankle-brachial indices of <0.9 and claudication. A validated food frequency questio…

PURPOSE: Microbiological methods that accurately identify caries-susceptible children may enhance caries control and assist treatment planning. This study's purpose was to evaluate the usefulness of two microbiological indicators (mutans streptococci [MS] and lactobacilli [LB] levels), singly and in combination, for pr…

Between 1956 and 1985, 82 patients with metastatic low-grade serous ovarian carcinoma, subsequently reclassified by pathologic review as serous ovarian tumors of low malignant potential with peritoneal implants, were seen at the authors' institution. Median age was 34 years (range, 17-64 years). Original stage distribu…

BACKGROUND: Avian influenza (AI) poses a serious threat to global public health, especially the highly pathogenic form. Awareness and protective behavior among the public, particularly the high-risk populations, are essential for prevention and control. This study aimed to ascertain the level of AI knowledge among Indo…

BACKGROUND: Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient, important for human health. The relationship of Se with cardiovascular risk factors is still inconclusive, especially regarding the role of different selenoproteins. The present study evaluated the relation of total serum Se as well as its distribution in plasma…

Air pollution in Thailand is regarded as a serious health threat, especially in the northern region. High levels of particulate matter (PMand PM) are strongly linked to severe health consequences and mortality. This study analyzed the relationship between exposure to ambient concentrations of PMand PMby using data from…

AIM: To explore the literature about services and interventions provided to tween children as the basis for informing future practice and policy. BACKGROUND: The tween years (10-13 years) is a period in human development where children experience rapid physical and mental development; their thinking and actions are in…

BACKGROUND: Children with disabilities (CWDs) constitute a substantial segment of the population who encounter abuse, emphasizing the need to comprehend the influence of school-based interventions on this susceptible group. AIM: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify and evaluate the effectiveness…

BACKGROUND: In research with long-term follow-up and repeated measurements, quick and complete response to questionnaires helps ensure a study's validity, precision and efficiency. Evidence on the effect of non-monetary incentives on response rates in observational longitudinal research is scarce. OBJECTIVES: To study…

CONTEXT AND PURPOSE: This study's objectives are to: investigate potential additive and multiplicative influences of rurality and race/ethnicity on chronic physical illness in a nationally representative sample of youth; and examine intra-Latino processes using a Latino sub-sample. Specifically, we examine how rurality…

OBJECTIVE: Previous studies documented that location of infection (upper face versus lower face) was a useful tool in managing pediatric facial infections. This study's two objectives were (1) to determine if location of infection was a useful parameter for managing adults with maxillofacial infections, and (2) to comp…

Osteoporosis is a debilitating and costly disease that causes fractures in 33% of women and 20% of men over the age of 50&#x2009;years. Recent studies have shown that beta blocker (BB) users have higher bone mineral density (BMD) and decreased risk of fracture compared with non-users. The mechanism underlying this asso…

BACKGROUND: Many women eligible for breast conservation therapy (BCT) elect unilateral mastectomy (UM) with or without contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM) and cite a desire for "peace of mind." This study aimed to characterize how peace of mind is defined and measured and how it relates to surgical choice. MET…

BACKGROUND: The introduction of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) represents a potential clinical cure for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Identification of costs associated with different stages of untreated disease through cost-of-illness (COI) evaluation helps inform policy decisions and cost-effectiveness analyses…

BACKGROUND: Numerous studies have detailed the physical health benefits of children's participation in sport and a growing body of research also highlights the benefits for mental health. Children who participate in sport have also been shown to be advantaged academically. However, despite the benefits there is evidenc…