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BACKGROUND: Owing to the shortage of nursing personnel, there has been a rapid increase in the number of students entering nursing programs. Combined with the demanding curriculum that integrates theoretical education with clinical practice, as well as the psychological pressure of passing the national exam, this situa…

This review aimed to comprehensively summarize the role of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) in gliomas, the most common malignant tumors in the central nervous system, and explore their potential clinical applications. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a s…

In recent years, tools for early detection of irreversible trauma to the basilar membrane during hearing preservation cochlear implant (CI) surgery were established in several clinics. A link with the degree of postoperative hearing preservation in patients was investigated, but patient populations were usually small.…

The study's primary aim is the restoration of native joint line in patients having robotic-assisted unicondylar knee arthroplasty and conventional unicondylar knee arthroplasty. Literature in the past has demonstrated that reducing the joint line can result in greater failure rates. This is a prospective cohort investi…

Qualitative observer-based and quantitative radiomics-based analyses of T1w contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (T1w-CE MRI) have both been shown to predict the outcomes of brain metastasis (BM) stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). Comparison of these methods and interpretation of radiomics-based machine learning…

Obtaining forensically relevant information beyond who deposited a biological stain on how and under which circumstances it was deposited is a question of increasing importance in forensic molecular biology. In the past few years, several studies have been produced on the potential of gene expression analysis to delive…

Psoriasis is an inflammatory and proliferative autoimmune dermatological disorder. It is a skin ailment that is defined by particular, drab-red or peach-pink stiff areas with silvery scales patches. Other typical characteristics include the proliferation of epidermal layer, aberrant keratinization, hyperkeratosis, incr…

OBJECTIVES: Since the beginning of its use for the prevention of tuberculosis (TB) in 1921, other uses of BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) have been proposed, particularly in the treatment of malignant solid tumors, multiple sclerosis, and other autoimmune diseases. Its beneficial impact on other infections, by nont…

Bone biopsy remains the gold standard for diagnosis of osteomyelitis while MRI results in a radiologic diagnosis that generally precedes biopsy. This study's purpose is to examine the diagnostic yield and effect of biopsy results on clinical management in children with suspected osteomyelitis and positive MRI findings.…

Microvascular invasion (MVI) is one of the main prognostic factors of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after liver transplantation (LT), but its occurrence is unpredictable before surgery. The alpha fetoprotein (AFP) model (composite score including size, number, AFP), currently used in France, defines the selection crit…

BACKGROUND: Trauma patient care is complex. Clustering these patients within the hospital seems intuitive. This study's purpose was to explore the benefits of trauma patient clustering, hypothesizing these patients will have decreased costs and better outcomes. METHODS: This was an analysis of all adult (18-99 years)…

BACKGROUND: For individuals with eating disorders (EDs), medical stabilization is paramount for restoration of body weight. Careful nutritional rehabilitation minimizes risk of refeeding syndrome. Study's purpose: describe clinical outcomes of pediatric/adolescent patients with EDs treated with lower calorie (<1300 kca…

Isotemporal substitution modelling (ISM) and compositional isotemporal modelling (CISM) are statistical approaches used in epidemiology to model the associations of replacing time in one physical behaviour with time in another. This study's aim was to use both ISM and CISM to examine and compare associations of realloc…

INTRODUCTION: Competent pharmacy practice requires the ability to critically evaluate the medical literature and communicate pharmacotherapy information and recommendations to healthcare practitioners. Given the limited research on how these skills are taught, a seminar course in the third year of the pharmacy curricul…

BACKGROUND: The Covid-19 pandemic is characterized by uncertainty and constant change, forcing governments and health authorities to ramp up risk communication efforts. Consequently, visuality and social media platforms like Twitter have come to play a vital role in disseminating prevention messages widely. Yet to date…

BACKGROUND: Glenosphere size remains 1 surgeon-controlled variable that can affect patient outcomes following reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA). There remains no objective criterion to guide surgeons in choosing glenosphere size. This study's purpose was to evaluate range of motion (ROM) as a function of patient heig…

This study's objective was to identify differences in risk for low energy availability and athletic clearance level by comparing scores on Female Athlete Triad Cumulative Risk Assessment (Triad CRA) and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport Clinical Assessment Tool (RED-S CAT). A total of 1,000 female athletes aged 15-30…

Depersonalization (DP) is a dissociative phenomenon, characterized by feeling "unreal" or detached from one's own emotions, thoughts, and behavior (APA, 2013). It is considered to be a defense mechanism, employed in response to overwhelming events, whereby thoughts and emotions are suppressed in order to enhance the in…

New techniques in minimally invasive and robotic surgical platforms require staged curricula to insure proficiency. Scant literature exists as to how much simulation should play a role in training those who have skills in advanced surgical technology. The abilities of novel users may help discriminate if surgically exp…

OBJECTIVE: Multiple studies have identified consumers' difficulty correctly interpreting risk information provided about prescription drugs, whether in printed format or online. This study's purpose was to explore whether consumers can distinguish between prescription drug precautions and side effects presented on bran…