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This study explores the association between cost inefficiency and health outcomes in a national sample of acute-care hospitals in the US over the period 1999-2001, with health outcomes being measured by both mortality and complications rates. The empirical analysis examines health outcomes as a function of cost ineffic…

UNLABELLED: Regarding the processes of change, one of the core constructs of the transtheoretical model of intentional behavior change (TTM), extensive research has been done in the field of smoking. However, little is known about the processes of change for alcohol misuse and their measurement. This study's goals were…

Women and other consumers obtain information on supplements from a variety of sources, including health professionals, but most frequently the media. Although scientific conclusions are methodically scrutinized, news stories are judged by instant appeal. Dietary supplements add a complicating twist because folkloric us…

OBJECTIVE: This descriptive phenomenological study explored patients' experiences of living with a leg ulcer. METHOD: Eight participants (five female and three male) were recruited from a secondary care leg ulcer clinic in a large UK teaching hospital. All had current venous leg ulceration, lasting between five months…

The purpose of this two group intervention study (N = 94) was to determine if RNs who participated in "culture school" improved levels of cultural competence to a greater extent than RNs who attended nursing informatics classes. The Giger and Davidhizar Transcultural Assessment Model/Theory (GDTAMT) was the study's the…

Nonadherence by trial participants to the study drug regimen threatens the satisfactory conduct of the best designed clinical trial. Reduced adherence confounds the interpretation of the study's results and may leave the study's primary question unanswered. Recent reports from multicenter clinical trials have reported…

Since cultured meat is often framed as a more ethical alternative to conventional livestock farming, the question arises of whether it also appeals to vegetarians. To explore this, our study is among the first to examine cultured meat acceptance in a large vegetarian sample (n = 282) while using an equally si…

In recent decades, there has been increased advocacy for death education as well as grief literacy. Simultaneously, digital learning has been extensively integrated into higher education, particularly post-COVID-19. The study's aim was to explore the use of digitally-delivered death education training, related to child…

INTRODUCTION: Ameloblastoma is a slow-growing benign odontogenic tumor of the jaws. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the epidemiological data of ameloblastoma in Kedah, to identify the clinicopathological characteristics that predict the outcome of the treatment and recurrence rate. METHODOLOGY: A retrosp…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Animal studies have suggested that nutrition received in utero may impact pubertal timing. However, the potential association between maternal dietary quality during pregnancy and pubertal timing remains unevaluated in humans. We examined if a measure reflecting dietary quality in mid-pregnancy is…

INTRODUCTION: The diversity of treatment options for diabetic retinopathy (DR) and the high uncertainty about the benefits and risks of different treatment modalities necessitate shared decision-making between patients and healthcare professionals. However, little is known about the involvement of individuals with DR i…

Cricket has a massive global following and is ranked as the second most popular sport globally, with an estimated 2.5 billion fans. Batting requires quick decisions based on ball speed, trajectory, fielder positions, etc. Recently, computer vision and machine learning techniques have gained attention as potential tools…

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…

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of different irrigation solutions and coronal barrier materials (CBMs) used in the regenerative endodontic treatment (RET) of simulated open-apex maxillary central incisors on the fracture resistance (FR) of the teeth by comparing them before and after chewing simulation (CS) app…

OBJECTIVE: Caesarean section (CS) rates in Sri Lanka have escalated significantly, with projections indicating that over half of all births may involve CS by 2025. To address this rise and mitigate maternal morbidity, it is essential that CS procedures are medically justified. This study evaluates RobsApp®, a nove…

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Artificial sweeteners are commonly used food additives that provide sweetness without calories. Once considered harmless due to their lack of metabolism, recent studies suggest that they may have unintended effects, potentially stimulating appetite and increasing food intake, leading to weight ga…

OBJECTIVE: Currently, the most common indication for cesarean section is a previous cesarean section. Some of them are performed for no medical reasons. Therefore, it is crucial to recognize the preferences and expectations of women concerning birth after cesarean section. This study's main aim was to understand the wo…

OBJECTIVE: A genetic component in early childhood caries (ECC) is theorized, but no genome-wide investigations of ECC have been conducted. This pilot study is part of a long-term research program aimed to: (1) determine the proportion of ECC variance attributable to the human genome and (2) identify ECC-associated gene…

PURPOSE: Bone expansion is one of the quickest, simplest, and most reliable methods of alveolar ridge augmentation for implant placement. This systematic review is designed to investigate the outcomes of the bone expansion technique for horizontal ridge augmentation. METHODS: The protocol of study has been prospective…

OBJECTIVES: Workers at sea have high mortality, injuries and illnesses and work in a hazardous environment compared to ashore workers. The present study was designed to measure the incidence of occupational injuries and diseases among seafarers and quantify the contribution of differences in rank and job onboard on sea…