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Although there are now several adolescent HIV and STD preventive interventions of demonstrated efficacy in the literature, little is understood about the portability of these interventions. This study replicated Stanton's Focus on Kids intervention, developed for inner city African American adolescents, in a different…

This study assessed whether therapist adherence to the family focused treatment model for patients with bipolar disorder and their relatives was associated with patient outcomes at one year after treatment entry. A total of 78 videotaped sessions of FFT consisting of 26 families with a member with bipolar disorder (3 s…

BACKGROUND: Infographics have become an increasingly popular method to present research findings and increase the attention research receives. As many scientific journals now use infographics to boost the visibility and uptake of the research they publish, infographics have become an important tool for medical educatio…

PURPOSE: The global incidence of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) has been increasing, and it has been proposed that a rising rate of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers is driving the observed changes in OPSCC incidence. We carried out this systematic review to further examine the prevalence of…

Acute myeloid leukaemia with normal karyotype (AML-NK) is a cytogenetically cryptic yet heterogeneous clinical subgroup that lacks structural chromosomal abnormalities. Although classified as an intermediate-risk group, AML-NK exhibits variability in patient outcomes, underscoring the need for refined molecular stratif…

BACKGROUND: Participation in clinical trials may help mitigate disparate cancer outcomes. Thus, ensuring equitable access to clinical trials is a major priority for national cancer organizations. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine clinical trial eligibility criteria that may adversely affect the enrollment of unde…

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, is a prevalent and emotionally challenging condition that has a significant impact on the behavior, psychological well-being, and social lives of school-aged children. AIM: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of bladder retraining programme on bedwet…

Framingham Heart Study cardiovascular disease prospective population epidemiologic research has played an important role in the evolution of modern cohort study design and the advancement of preventive cardiology. To date no single essential factor has been identified; multiple interrelated factors are promoting increa…

This study presents an integrated review of religious coping, comparing theocentric and non-theocentric mechanisms, and examining research trends. Combining a narrative review with a VOSviewer-based bibliometric analysis of 2403 Scopus-indexed articles (1982-2025), the study examines the conceptual differences and func…

BACKGROUND: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is the most prevalent hemoglobinopathy, impacting around 5% of the global population. The Indian tribal population, which has been a key focus of the Indian SCD program, can experience health-related stigma due to the multidimensional impact of the disease. This preliminary qualita…

Video‑assisted instruction can enhance the teaching and learning of periodontal instrumentation when visualization and content quality support clear demonstration of technique. This study aimed to describe the development of high‑resolution instructional videos demonstrating armamentarium and techniques o…

OBJECTIVE: To study and discuss the impact of physical exercise on the health status of middle-aged and older adults in the Chinese social environment, with a focus on the mediating role of the health behavior change mechanism and the moderating effect of age. METHODS: This study adopted a cross-sectional design. Esta…

PURPOSE: Sarcomas are cancers of connective tissue and account for approximately 10-15% of all cancer cases in children aged ≤16 years. Treatment often involves chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy. The disease and the side-effects of treatments can adversely affect patients and their families' health-related…

Asymptomatic carriage of Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A) may contribute to transmission, yet its role remains poorly understood and evidence on optimal detection methods is limited. While self-collected throat swabs are used in infectious disease surveillance, their value for identifying asymptomatic Strep A carriage…

INTRODUCTION: NeuroAiD, also known as MLC601 or MLC901, is a Chinese herbal combination used worldwide for stroke treatment. It contains herbal components and five hewan components. MLC601 contains herbal components and hewan components, while MLC901 has a similar herbal composition. NeuroAiD is used to support neurolo…

Access to fertility care, particularly medically assisted conception (MAC), is a reproductive justice concern for individuals with HIV. This longitudinal study investigates MAC access for people with HIV in Canada. Surveys were distributed to medical and laboratory directors from 58 fertility clinics across nine provin…

PURPOSE: Recommendations to ensure diverse, equitable, and inclusive content in Continuing Medical Education (CME) have been developed, however, learners' perception of these efforts are unknown. Learner recognition of biased or non-inclusive content and satisfaction with activity diversity provides insight into the su…

BACKGROUND: Women exposed to conflict are at greater risk of experiencing adverse mental health impacts, and women in the postpartum period may face additional distress and heightened risk. Resilience resources, known to mitigate the impacts of stressful events, could offer protection to these new mothers. The current…

PURPOSE: This article studies the customer's purchase intention to choose healthcare services in the post-COVID-19 situation. The authors have used the most prominent SERVQUAL model to assess the service quality offered to patients and each variable's influence on customer intent to purchase healthcare services. DESIG…

OBJECTIVE: Decision regarding surgery in cases of suspected adnexal torsion are usually more complex when the patient is pregnant, balancing the risks of surgery to the mother and the fetus with risks of permanent ovarian damage. The aim of this study was to examine whether pregnancy affects decisions regarding managem…