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PURPOSE: Malnutrition remains a persistent global and public health challenge, with limited evidence available on the synthesis of empirical findings and feasibility of nutrition interventions across various settings, particularly in vulnerable mining communities. This study used empirical data, corresponding it with e…

Older adults have unique experiences after a disaster in that they are a vulnerable social group due to their specific problems and multiple needs. This study aimed to examine in depth the experiences of older adults after the great Kahramanmaraş earthquake in Türkiye on February 6, 2023. The study's data we…

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,…

Employee creativity is important for TV companies because it can improve organizational performance and increase success and survival based on the ability to create innovations. In response to this, field reporters who work for TV companies also need high creativity in facing the challenges of their work and in creatin…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The approach to performing COVID-19 testing in general practice has been going through an evolution and is variable. The aim of this study was to determine what underlying factors, if any, impeded onsite COVID-19 testing in general practices for patients during the second wave of the pandemic…

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…

PURPOSE: This study attempts to explore the subjective experience of frailty among elderly individuals in Korea. METHODS: From June to August in 2014, 11 elderly persons who had experienced frailty in a community were interviewed. For data analysis, the method suggested by Colaizzi was applied as a phenomenological me…

PURPOSE: Although burnout occurs in almost all occupational groups, it is mostly observed in professions requiring face-to-face relationships with people, especially among health care workers who deal constantly with problems and expectations of people. DESIGN: The objective of this study was to determine the burnout…

The term 'infant colic' has been used to refer both to 'prolonged' infant crying (a measure of crying) and to parents'concern thatexcessive'crying is a sign that something is wrong with their baby. There is growing evidence that the terms need to be distinguished, so that the traditional focus on the crying is balanced…

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…

Subjects (n = 23) performed three 3 x 8 seated leg press workouts on a flywheel ergometer to note the net caloric cost. This study's purpose was to examine net caloric cost as a function of total work on an inertial resistance exercise device offering more eccentric loading than conventional isotonic weight training eq…

IMPORTANCE: Despite the rapid growth of interest and diversity in applications of artificial intelligence (AI) to biomedical research, there are limited objective ways to characterize the potential for use of AI in clinical practice. OBJECTIVE: To examine what types of medical AI have the greatest estimated translatio…

At a time of growing interest in and awareness about the relationships between humans and animals, it is of relevance to scientifically analyse the intrinsic nature of these interactions. Reactions to emotional tears show our extraordinary capacity for detecting micro-nuances when judging another human's face. Regardin…

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the association between toothpick use and loss of interdental papilla in the maxillary anterior teeth, focusing on the impact of frequency, duration, and technique of use. METHOD AND MATERIALS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 69 participants to assess toothpick util…

PURPOSE: To evaluate the results of a quality improvement study designed to enhance retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) clinic workflow at a large academic children's hospital by having care givers predilate the eyes of children prior to their screening. METHODS: The study was conducted prospectively from February 1, 202…

INTRODUCTION: Rising pediatric firearm-related fatalities in the United States strain Trauma Centers. Predicting trauma volume could improve resource management and preparedness, particularly if daily forecasts are achievable. The aim of the study is to evaluate various machine learning models' accuracy on monthly, wee…

Recent evidence shows a shift in neonatal mortality causes, with an increasing proportion due to birth defects. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and treatment outcomes of congenital anomalies (CAs) at a tertiary referral center in Northern India. This retrospective observational study was conducted over 7 y…

BACKGROUND: Patients with mandibular conventional ameloblastoma undergoing radical surgical treatment experience greater trauma and often find it challenging to accept, whereas conservative therapy is associated with a higher recurrence rate. In this study, we have improved traditional conservative treatment for mandib…

AimThis study aimed to evaluate the nutritional literacy levels of university academic and administrative staff.MethodsData were collected with a questionnaire including sociodemographic variables, some eating habits, and the Nutritional Literacy Assessment Tool of Adults. A total of 413 individuals, 211 women (51.1%)…

BACKGROUND: There is currently limited guidance from the American Diabetes Association regarding transitions of care for patients with diabetes. OBJECTIVE: This study's aim was to determine the impact of a diabetes-specific transitions of care clinic (TOCC) on hospital utilization and patient outcomes in recently disc…