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This paper analyzes the mortality of major respiratory cancers, certified in Italy in the years 1981-84, by two demographic phenomena: migration and civil status. Direct standardized rates were computed using the total population as reference; a partial analysis of mortality by all causes was also performed. Because of…

Excess dietary sugar intake increases the risk of unhealthy weight gain, an important cardiometabolic risk factor in children. To further our understanding of this relationship, we performed a narrative review using two approaches. First, research examining dietary sugar intake, its associations with cardiometabolic he…

AIMS: Pericytes in the brain play important roles for microvascular physiology and pathology and are affected in neurological disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Mouse models are often utilized for pathophysiology studies of the role of pericytes in disease; however, the translatability is unclear as brain pericy…

BACKGROUND: Research is an essential component of Anesthesia, and the contributions of researchers and institutions can be appreciated from the analysis of scholarly outputs. Such analyses help identify major contributors and trends in publication. Little is known about the state of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicin…

: Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a leading cause of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and various cancers, including cervical cancer, remains prevalent in the US. Despite the HPV vaccine's effectiveness in preventing persistent HPV infections, vaccination rates remain low. Given the significant role of social media i…

BACKGROUND: Inflammation-induced endothelial precursor cell recruitment and angiogenesis are thought to be associated with CXCL16-CXCR6 pair activity. This study's main purpose was to determine plasma CXCL16 levels after minimally invasive colorectal resection (MICR) for colorectal cancer (CRC); an adjunct study assess…

As many as 80% of patients receiving palliative care at Hospice Africa Uganda have cancer and/or HIV/AIDS. Given that cancer and HIV/AIDS have different trajectories since antiretroviral therapy (ART) became widely available, these two patients groups may differ in their care needs. This study's main objective was to i…

The purpose of this study was to understand student nurses' perceptions and experiences of witnessing and responding to risks to patient safety during their integrated learning experiences. This qualitative study's two-phased approach included individual semi-structured interviews, followed by focus group discussions w…

This parallel-group, randomized controlled pilot study examined daily meditation in a diverse sample of older adults with postherpetic neuralgia. Block randomization was used to allocate participants to a treatment group (n = 13) or control group (n = 14). In addition to usual care, the treatment group practiced daily…

Children with developmental disabilities tend to demonstrate lower levels of mastery motivation in comparison with typically developing children. The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of physical and social environmental interventions on the mastery motivation of children with disabilities. Participants…

OBJECTIVE: To examine the robustness of findings regarding state-level adult dependent coverage expansions using detailed outcomes that specify coverage source. DATA SOURCES: This study uses the 2001-2009 files of the Current Population Survey's Annual Social and Economic Supplement, covering calendar years 2000-2008,…

The purpose of the study was to test the hypothesis that condylar shape varies based upon the condition of anterior disk displacement in young adolescent patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). The study design consisted of 96 juvenile female patients (aged 9 to 20; 15.1 +/- 2.3 yrs.) with clinical signs and/or…

The ALLHAT study has attracted considerable attention in the media and in the research community, partly due to the study's unexpected and controversial conclusions. However, the study has several serious shortcomings. The primary end-points in ALLHAT were negative and the conclusions are based entirely on secondary en…

One major conclusion of the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBDS) is that the global burden of disease will not change significantly from 1990 to 2020, in developed regions, developing regions or as a whole. Using the disability-adjusted life year (DALY), the Study estimates the burden as a result of 107 diseases, acci…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated use of the patient-administered Personal Pain Tracker in ambulatory primary care practice and tested the hypothesis that use of the instrument is associated with greater patient satisfaction with physician-patient communication regarding pain. METHODS: This randomized cl…

The influence of thermal application on dysphagia for liquid boluses after multiple cerebrovascular accidents was measured. A month-long trial of thermal application organized according to the guidelines of a single-subject withdrawal or ABAB design was replicated across 7 male subjects. After baseline testing, 6 subje…

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) was performed frequently from 2001 to 2012 in the U.S. Many patients still have bands in place, but evaluations of long-term outcomes are few. This study’s purpose was to identify predictors of 10-year optimal clinical response following LAGB procedures.…

BACKGROUND: Proximal humeral fractures (PHFs) are still controversial with regards to treatment and are difficult to classify. The study's objective is to show that preoperative planning performed while handling a three-dimensional (3D) printed anatomical model of the fracture can ensure a better understanding of traum…

Zymography is an electrophoretic method in which proteins are separated in a polyacrylamide gel in the presence of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS-PAGE). This method is used for the detection of enzymatic activity and molecular characterization of proteins. In contrast to the standard SDS-PAGE method, a substrate is incorp…

AIM: The study's aim was to examine the relationship between transformational leadership, organizational justice, and nurses' quality of work life. BACKGROUND: There is an increasing emphasis on the welfare of nurses and their influence on healthcare services. There is a dearth of comprehensive studies on the influenc…