11,356,787 papers found

In this article we examine how members of fishing communities on the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda respond to HIV diagnosis in terms of disclosure to sexual partners. We then explore the subsequent changes in sexual behavior and relationships. To access this information, we collected life history data from 78 HIV-p…

Background: SARC-F is a simple sarcopenia screening tool. This study aimed to examine the validity of the Italian version of SARC-F. Methods: A total of 97 elderly individuals (37/60 males/females, 65 years and older) who met the study’s selection criteria were included. SARC-F was translated into the Italian la…

AIMS: Very few cohort studies are available about the relation between remnant cholesterol (RC) and diabetes. Based on a prospective cohort survey, this research aimed at investigating if high RC was related to a future diabetes risk in the Chinese population, as well as to compare the association between RC, high-dens…

BACKGROUND: Strip perforations present a significant challenge in endodontic treatment due to the complexity of achieving an efficient seal, which can directly impact treatment outcomes. While bioceramic materials are commonly used for root repair, limited evidence exists regarding their effectiveness in sealing strip…

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: 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…

BACKGROUND: Obesity may impair evaporation especially during exercising in heat. Polyester sportwear is proposed to improve the evaporation but its effectiveness remains overlooked. We investigated physiological effects of exercise in heat while wearing a polyester versus cotton T-shirt on thermoregulation, perspiratio…

Recall bias is possible in a prospective cohort study when exposure status is transient and must be periodically recalled, and ascertainment occurs after symptom onset. We know of no published demonstration of such bias at play in a prospective cohort study. In a substudy of a randomized clinical trial, 308 participant…

Alaska Native people are under-represented in genetic research but have unique gene variation that may critically impact their response to pharmacotherapy. Full resequencing ofin a cross-section of this population identified()a novel, relatively common single nucleotide polymorphism hypothesized to confer CYP2C9 poor m…

BACKGROUND: Fireworks are widely used worldwide for their visual and auditory appeal. However, they pose significant safety risks, particularly to children and young adults, many of whom sustain serious injuries from exposure to these pyrotechnic devices. Given the preventable nature of such incidents and their associa…

Zika virus (ZIKV) is the mosquito-transmitted virus that the WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in 2016 due to the consequence of microcephaly from infected pregnancies. The incidence of Zika infection has been unclear in many countries because most infected people have nonspecific febrile…

OBJECTIVE: In March 2018, the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training (AADPRT) formed the Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Committee. One of the committee's goals was to understand the AADPRT membership's composition and their perceptions of D&I. This study's objective was to identify the demog…

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…

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…

INTRODUCTION: Odour recognition is influenced by culture. Odour identification tests need to be adapted to a population to accurately assess olfactory function. This study's objectives were to validate the Singapore version of the Sniffin' Sticks (SS-Sg) and a locally-developed odour recognition test (Scentsor) for Sin…

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…

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…