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BACKGROUND: Adolescent pregnancy is one of the public health problems that both mother and baby suffer from its consequences. This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence and consequences of adolescent pregnancy in the Eastern Mediterranean region. METHODS: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, four data…

PURPOSE: This study's objective is to investigate disparities in the rates of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) diagnosis, influenced by the timing of the glucose challenge test GCT. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study included women with singleton or twin pregnancies exhibiting abnormal GCT result between 24 a…

INTRODUCTION: Chronic wound care remains a critical public health challenge in terms of prevalence, quality of life and healthcare costs on a global scale. Currently used methods to assess the size and content of wounds include direct contact techniques based on double-layer film, ruler measurements, digital photograph…

UNLABELLED: This study evaluated the intraoperative physician assessment (IPA) of bone status at time of total knee arthroplasty. IPA was highly correlated with distal femur and overall bone mineral density. When IPA identifies poor bone status, formal bone health assessment is indicated. PURPOSE: Intuitively, intraop…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses were exposed to many stressors, which may have been associated with some mental health problems. However, most of the studies carried out on nurses' quality of life and workplace wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic took a pathogenic approach. Given that current scientific knowled…

PURPOSE: To describe long term clinical and functional outcomes of schizophrenia in a developed country. METHOD: Long term longitudinal study of clinical and functional outcomes of incidence cohort of all consecutive admissions for a first hospitalization for schizophrenia between 1983 and 1987 in Montreal, Canada (n&…

BACKGROUND: While studies have reported factors affecting adherence to diabetic care plans from a chronic disease perspective, no studies have addressed issues with post-discharge adherence facing patients with diabetes after an emergency department (ED) presentation for hyperglycaemia. This study's objectives were to…

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate whether the excess morbidity and mortality of atrial fibrillation (AF)-related stroke persists in the contemporary era. BACKGROUND: Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in patients with AF is associated with worse outcomes than in patients without AF. Stroke prevention strategies in…

PURPOSE: Thoracolumbar Injury Classification and Severity Score (TILCS), facilitates the communication between physicians, and guides to treatment decision with better outcome. A composite injury severity score is calculated from these characteristics stratifying patients into operative and non-operative treatment. Aim…

The study's objective was to compare demographics, APOE genotypes, and rate of rise over time in functional impairment in neuropsychologically defined language, typical, and memory subgroups of clinical Alzheimer's disease (AD). 1,368 participants from the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center database with a diagno…

BACKGROUND: The complex physiological, psychological, and functional changes at the end of life may dramatically affect oral health. However, evidence regarding oral health changes at the end of life is scarce. This study's objective was to examine self-rated oral health and oral health behaviors among community-dwelli…

PURPOSE: Septicemia is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and Escherichia coli is the most common isolate in blood cultures. Low blood glucose is a known complication of sepsis. The prognostic role of low blood glucose in E. coli bacteremia is unknown. The study's objective was to identify the incid…

STUDY DESIGN: Consecutive case series. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether the presence of Waddell's nonorganic signs in occupational, acute low back pain patients predicts a longer time before return to unrestricted regular work. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Waddell's nonorganic signs identify patients with chronic low b…

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with circadian rhythm dysregulation plausibly through affecting clock genes. The study's purpose was to investigate the effect of one-night continuous positive airway pressure treatment (CPAP treatment) on circadian clock genes: BMAL1, CLOCK, CRY1, and PER1 at mRNA and protei…

OBJECTIVE: Guatemala has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in Central America. A total of 60% of births in Guatemala are attended by traditional Mayan birth attendants, or comadronas. Their prevalence in these communities makes them a valuable resource to bridge home births with safe prenatal care. The obj…

PURPOSE: It has been suggested that statins may exert thermo-protective effects that can reduce mortality on hot days. We aimed to examine the relationship between statin adherence and mortality in days with high temperature. METHODS: Utilizing data from a prior historical new-user cohort study, we analyzed a cohort o…

PURPOSE: Surgery is the only way to cure pheochromocytoma; however, postoperative hemodynamic instability is one of the main causes of serious complications and even death. This study's findings provide some guidance for improved clinical management. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This study was to investigate the factors lead…

OBJECTIVE: the study's objective was to determine impact of COVID-19 on the prognosis of pulmonary embolism. PATIENTS AND METHODS: An analytical multicenter cross-sectional study with retrospective data collection was carried out in three university hospitals and a private clinic in Ouagadougou from March, 2020 to Jul…

BACKGROUND: The issue of surgical safety has increased significantly over the last few decades. Several studies have established that it is linked to non-technical performance, rather than clinical competencies. Non-technical skills can be blended with technical training in the surgical profession to improve surgeons'…

OBJECTIVE: Disorders of consciousness (DoC) are acquired conditions of severely altered consciousness. Electroencephalography (EEG)-derived biomarkers have been studied as clinical predictors of consciousness recovery. Therefore, this study aimed to systematically review the methods, features, and models used to derive…