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Recently, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the etiologic agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has led to a worldwide pandemic with millions of infected patients. Alteration in humans' microbiota was also reported in COVID-19 patients. The alteration in human microbiota may contribu…

Intranasal corticosteroids (INs) are considered the most effective pharmaceutical treatments for nasal allergic rhinitis (AR) symptoms and are recommended as first-line therapy for moderate-to-severe symptoms. United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines for clinical development of drug products for AR d…

Understanding the mechanisms of change in batterer intervention programs (BIPs) is essential for advancing effective interventions for intimate partner violence (IPV). This study evaluates changes in psychological inflexibility and IPV behaviors among men participating in an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)-base…

The morbidity and mortality caused by diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) are still significant. Conservative treatment of DFU is often ineffective. Treatment modalities using stem cells directly into the DFU or systematically have been introduced recently. Ischemic preconditioning (IPC) has been proved to be a cheap, simple, an…

The field of paleogenomics (the study of ancient genomes) is rapidly advancing, with more robust methods of isolating ancient DNA and increasing access to next-generation DNA sequencing technology. As these studies progress, many important ethical issues have emerged that should be considered when ancient Native Americ…

INTRODUCTION AND AIMS: Studies from many different countries have found associations between alcohol use, employment and social context. The aim of this study was to investigate associations between hazardous alcohol consumption (HAC), social vulnerability and employment conditions among Chilean adults. DESIGN AND MET…

This study examined the effectiveness of a novel information and communication technology (ICT) tool developed for external memory compensation to improve memory function in participants with brain injuries. In this 3-month randomized control study, participants with memory impairment secondary to brain injury were ran…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Many laser devices have been developed over the past decades for various skin conditions. However, variations in the technical skill of physicians for laser skin treatment delivery have not yet been evaluated. This study evaluates the differences in omission and overlap percentages during simu…

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The prognostic value of nutritional status in HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer (mBC) patients treated with CDK4/6 inhibitors (CDK4/6is) and endocrine therapy (ET) is unclear. METHODS/MATERIALS: The effect of PNI values before starting CDK 4/6i on patient prognosis was retrospectively analyzed.…

Endometrial cancer (EC) ranks among the least prevalent gynecological tumors worldwide, with rising incidence due to aging and obesity. Lymph node metastasis remains common in Uterine Corpus Endometrial Carcinoma (UCEC), necessitating new prognostic biomarkers to guide treatment. In this research, UCEC information from…

HIGHLIGHTS: Percent agreement score showed moderate acceptability in preparing participants to complete the SFS application. Using self-directed learning to guide the training provided evidence for successful SFS application completion. Researchers plan to modify the self-directed learning approach to increase future S…

Organ procurement organizations (OPOs) play a crucial role in the field of organ transplantation, serving as key intermediaries in the process of organ donation. However, despite their vital function, there exists a pressing issue of transparency within the organ allocation process. This opacity not only impedes the ov…

This study explores the relationship between social services availability and domestic violence in Erie, Pennsylvania, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Utilizing police-reported data and multivariate spatially lagged regression, we analyzed how social service density and socioeconomic factors impact neighborhood violence…

This study aimed to determine the reliability and concurrent validity of a low-cost pressure mapping system (Smart mat) and reference standard pressure mapping (MatScan). Thirty healthy volunteers aged 29.57 ± 4.50 years who could sit still for at least one minute and had a hip width of less tha…

BACKGROUND: This study's purpose is to investigate emergent blood (EB) usage, massive transfusion protocols (MTP), and the use of pharmacologic adjuncts to resuscitation across trauma centers in the Southwestern Surgical Congress (SWSC). METHODS: Anonymous, voluntary 26-question survey conducted by the SWSC multicente…

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the Haitian American population remains an important question. A recent study revealed an alarming prevalence of 39.9%. To corroborate these data, between November 2021 and September 2023 a representative sample was collected among 401 Haitian Americans in Florida, Maryland, New J…

BACKGROUND: Older adult patients with COVID-19 and delirium experience higher rates of adverse outcomes. Early recognition of at-risk patients and implementation of management strategies improve outcomes, though understanding barriers to acute care nurses implementing these strategies is limited. PURPOSE: This study's…

Polyamory is a relationship style in which partners consensually agree to engage in sexual and/or emotional relationships with concurrent partners. Compared with other forms of consensual non-monogamy (CNM), polyamory practitioners tend to report greater relationship satisfaction and less jealousy. However, the unique…

Self-medication is a widespread public health issue that has continued to grow without ever reaching a level, both in wealthy and underdeveloped countries. Residents of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, have faced danger to their health from malaria, and because they have limited access to healthcare, the majority of them turn t…

COVID-19-related stigmatization of affected people or people at risk of infection has been shown to enhance the reluctance of affected individuals to use health services and reduce their mental health. It is thus highly important to gain a thorough understanding of COVID-19-related stigmatization. The present study's f…