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Cycling has many benefits for humans and the planet. This research investigates perceived norms and driver behavior toward cyclists as issues that may be useful for addressing reluctance to cycle. It connects perceived norms observed in the road context regarding aggressive driver behavior towards cyclists, and norms o…

BACKGROUND: In recent years, public health emergencies have become increasingly frequent, threatening human health. Accordingly, countries worldwide have attached great importance to optimizing their public health service systems. In China, physical education teachers are responsible for conducting health education in…

This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Everyday Memory Questionnaire- Revised (EMQ-R-A) in a sample of Lebanese adults.A cross-sectional study was conducted in August 2023. A diverse sample of 483 Lebanese adults aged 18 to 60 years from all Lebanese governorates wa…

The realization of human rights assumes great significance in the context of India, the largest democracy in the world. Being a state party to binding international human rights covenants, India is obligated to take measures to ensure the realization of human rights by its citizens. With over 64% of its population resi…

BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is sexually transmitted and has been conclusively linked to cervical cancer and genital warts. Cervical cancer is attributed to approximately 1100 deaths annually in UK, and is the second most common female cancer globally. It has been suggested that black African women are more p…

Matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) shares structural similarities with the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). ACE inhibitors have been described to inhibit MMP-2, but this inhibitory potential was not shown using a highly purified MMP-2. This study aimed to investigate the inhibitory potential of captopril and lisino…

Psychopathology is defined in part by its impacts on life functioning (e.g., fulfillment of daily responsibilities at work or school, in family relationships). Relations to life functioning are particularly important in the validation of culture-specific syndromes (patterns of mental health symptoms specific to a parti…

Introduction In order to achieve the positive outcomes with parents and children demonstrated by many home visiting models, home visiting services must be well implemented. The Michigan Home Visiting Initiative developed a tool and procedure for monitoring implementation quality across models referred to as Michigan's…

OBJECTIVE: The study examines the outcomes of pregnancies conceived at advanced maternal age (AMA) and maternal complications after childbirth among Meitei women of Northeast India. METHOD: A total of 760 women participants were included in this study and compared among women aged ≥35 years, with a refer…

Research on the link between diet and multimorbidity is scarce, despite significant studies investigating the relationship between diet and individual chronic conditions. This study examines the association of dietary intake of macro- and micronutrients with multimorbidity in Cyprus's adult population. It was conducted…

OBJECTIVES: Dual sensory impairment (DSI) of hearing and vision in older adults may limit lifestyle activities of daily living and contribute to a reduced life space. This study aimed to investigate how DSI is associated with specific lifestyle activities and predicts changes in mobility in life space. STUDY DESIGN: P…

INTRODUCTION: The incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has been reported to be rising over the years leading up to 2010. In Zimbabwe, there are few studies done to examine the incidence of NCDs in people living with HIV (PLHIV) on anti-retroviral treatment (ART). OBJECTIVE: To determine the incidence of NCDs…

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of medical and nonmedical use of prescription attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) stimulant medication among medical students. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An IRB approved 19-question web survey was sent out to all students from a Puerto Rico (PR…

AIM OF STUDY: To standardize the growth parameters for Saudi children aged 3-18 years living at high altitude and to investigate the appropriateness of using the National Center for Ilealth Statistics (NC(IIS) growth standards for the assessment of children's growth at this high attitude area. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Th…

BACKGROUND: There's limited information available about the range of harm reduction (HR) services provided by rural pharmacies. OBJECTIVE: This study's objectives are to describe the types of HR services offered by rural pharmacies and examine pharmacists' attitudes and willingness to offer those services. METHODS: A…

Recent interest has focused on the biosynthesis of metal nanoparticles (NPs), particularly from plants. The production of precipitate served as an early indicator of the presence in the present study's use of ZnO NPs green synthesis of these particles, which was further validated by; Fourier transform infrared spectros…

Although previous literature suggests that interleukin (IL)-13, a T-helper type 2 cell effector cytokine, might be involved in the pathogenesis of pulmonary hypertension (PH), direct proof is lacking. Furthermore, a potential mechanism underlying IL-13-induced PH has never been explored. This study's goal was to invest…

BACKGROUND: Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a cytokine associated with prostate cancer, based on histologic evidence and circulating (serum) levels. Recent studies from another laboratory failed to document these results. This study's aims were to extend and confirm our previous data, as well as to defi…

INTRODUCTION: Corporate entrepreneurship (CE) and work engagement (WE) are well-established topics in the literature; however, little is known about the psychological processes through which a CE ecosystem shapes employee engagement. Specifically, no prior studies have explained this relationship in terms of psychologi…

BACKGROUND: Although previous studies have shown an association between clinically used antibiotics and type 2 diabetes, the relationship between antibiotic exposure from food and drinking water and type 2 diabetes in middle-aged and older adults is unclear. OBJECTIVE: This study was aimed at exploring the relationshi…