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BACKGROUND: When designing studies that have a binary outcome as the primary endpoint, the hypothesized proportion of patients in each population experiencing the endpoint of interest (i.e., π,π) plays an important role in sample size and power calculations. Point estimates for πand πare often c…

Human body models (HBMs) play a key role in improving modern vehicle safety systems to protect broad populations. However, their geometry is commonly derived from single individuals chosen to meet global anthropometric targets, thus their internal anatomy may not fully represent the HBM's target demographic. Past studi…

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of anxiety and depression disorders is surging worldwide, prompting a pressing demand for psychological interventions, especially in less severe cases. Responding to this need, the Italian government implemented the "Psychological Bonus" (PB) policy, allotting 25 million euros for mental…

BACKGROUND: The incidence of breast cancer is escalating into millions of cases annually all over the world with hundreds of thousands of deaths recorded each year. It has been well established that breast cancer is caused by both genetic and non-genetic factors. However, there is a paucity of information on breast can…

Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a phthalate plasticizer, is widely spread in the environment, presenting hazards to human health and food safety. Hence, this study examined the probable preventive role of coenzyme10 (CQ10) (10 mg/kg.b.wt) against DEHP (500 mg/kg.wt) - induced neurotoxic and neurobehaviora…

N'-nitrosonornicotine (NNN) induces tumors in the rat nasal cavity and esophagus and is believed to be a causative agent for esophageal cancer in tobacco users. To exert its carcinogenic potential, NNN must be metabolically activated by alpha-hydroxylation at either the 2'- or 5'-carbon. We previously reported that the…

Strip perforation repair is one of the most challenging treatments in endodontics. Marginal adaptation is a crucial factor in evaluating the sealing ability of materials. This study aimed to microscopically examine the marginal adaptation of bioceramic-based sealers, MTA-Angelus, and Cold Ceramic in repairing strip per…

OBJECTIVES: Insufficient preparedness for bereavement can affect a family's psychological health status after bereavement. However, factors associated with preparedness remain unclear. This study aimed to identify factors associated with preparedness for bereavement in families of patients with cancer. METHODS: We con…

This study's objectives were to characterize the frequency and profile of behavioral and cognitive dysexecutive syndromes in patients with focal prefrontal cortex damage and how these syndromes overlap. We also examined the contribution of the prefrontal brain regions to these syndromes. Therefore, thirty patients with…

PURPOSE: This study aimed to describe parents' preferences regarding their role in treatment decision-making when a child has cancer and examines whether their preferences were related to parents sociodemographic characteristics (sex and education level), patients' characteristics (age group and treatment status), and…

OBJECTIVE: Children and adolescents with diagnosed mental disorders may require developmentally tailored interventions. However, little is known about the difference in mental health treatment utilization among children by age group and health insurance coverage. METHODS: Using the 2016 MarketScan database, the study…

S-Transnitrosylation reactions are supposed to be the basic principle by which nitric oxide-related biological activities are regulated in vivo. Mechanisms of S-transnitrosylation reactions are poorly understood and equilibria constants for physiological S-nitroso compounds and thiols are rare. In the present study we…

AIMS/BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and intermittent maternal hypoxia during pregnancy have been hypothesised to impact fetal heart rate (FHR). To evidence this possible link, we performed a systematic review of the current evidence about maternal OSA and FHR alteration. METHODS: The following databases wer…

BACKGROUND: Under the "Healthy China 2030" strategy, health literacy is a pivotal indicator of national development and a benchmark for evaluating school health education. In the digital age, the vast amount of health information necessitates critical health literacy, which requires individuals to analyze, evaluate, an…

Perceptions of neighborhood attributes for physical activity may be influenced by individual level income. This study examined differences in perceptions of neighborhood attributes for walking and bicycling in high and low income African American women. African American women (n = 388) aged 20-65 years completed the In…

Despite the exponential growth of education in recent years, the anatomy course is taught in all medical school departments in the early years to provide a strong foundation for medical education and clinical training. Integrating technological innovations such as virtual reality programs that realistically display hum…

The dengue virus is a significant re-emerging arbovirus drawing global public health concern. Urbanization, population growth, human mobility, water access, and storage practices contribute to its transmission. This hospital-based cross-sectional study is designed to determine dengue infection and prevalence in the dis…

This paper reviews the role of the HBSC study in Scotland and suggests that the HBSC study has growing status and relevance in Scotland for a number of reasons as it continues to provide insights for politicians, policy makers, education professionals and health promotion practitioners. The paper will set out the histo…

Infection with human papillomaviruses (mostly HPV6 and HPV11) may lead to recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), a chronic disease affecting 2-4/100,000 people. Papillomas have to be removed surgically so patients can breathe normally. Papillomas often grow back and some patients are subjected to a number of opera…

The relation between the use of oral contraceptives and changes in positive and negative affect over the course of the menstrual cycle was studied in 50 women who completed a mood questionnaire daily during their menstrual cycle. Results indicated that users of oral contraceptives experience a higher level of positive…