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OBJECTIVE: This research investigated the use of alternative therapies by individuals with physical disabilities. DESIGN: A telephone survey of a cross-sectional convenience sample of people with disabilities. SETTING: An urban, outpatient rehabilitation facility specializing in vocational services. PARTICIPANTS: A…

INTRODUCTION: Mobile medical clinics were established by an international medical relief organization to provide health care to victims of the war in Somalia. The study's purpose was to examine the prevalence of diseases seen and the effectiveness of mobile medical clinics, and to evaluate military support in security…

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…

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…

Three fish species (common carp, Wels catfish, and silver carp) were collected from three locations along the Danube River in Serbia, and fish meat was analyzed for the content of toxic elements, micro- and macrominerals. Silver carp had the highest lead (Pb), arsenic (As), and cadmium (Cd) content, while Wels catfish…

BACKGROUND: The internet is widely used by children and adolescents, who generally have a high level of competency with technology. Thus, the internet has become a great resource for supporting youth self-care and health-related services. However, few studies have explored adolescents' internet use for health-related m…

In veterinary medicine, the concept of disease is critical because it related to the survivability rate of the veterinary, especially livestock. Chicken was the most popular livestock that was observed in veterinary medicine. However, veterinary books were less popular compared to article and conference paper in global…

BACKGROUND: Little is known about HBV-specific T-cell responses in chronic Hepatitis B patients (HBV) that are co-infected with Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), especially those with normal alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels. METHODS: Twenty-five patients with chronic HBV (11 hepatitis B e antigen [HBeA…

OBJECTIVES: To assess the knowledge about cervical cancer and HPV infection and the awareness towards and perceived barriers of HPV vaccination amid medical students in Jordan. METHODS: The present study is a cross-sectional survey that was conducted for a period of three months in the College of Medicine at six diffe…

Development of a vaccine against herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), a life-long sexually-transmitted infection (STI), would be a major step forward in improving global sexual and reproductive health. In this review, we identified published literature of dynamic mathematical models assessing the impact of either proph…

BACKGROUND: The existing staff shortages and growing worldwide demand call for action to increase the number of practicing nurses. Following the identified gap in the literature, this qualitative study aims to analyze what motivated nursing students to choose nursing as their field of study and whether they still plan…

In haptic shared control (HSC) for teleoperation, the human operator and autonomous system share control via torque on the input device. When a discrepancy exists between the human's maneuvering intent and the autonomous maneuver presentation, the human can apply additional force to the device to achieve the desired ma…

OBJECTIVES: Numerous studies describe the role of zinc in the immune system and metabolism. Zinc may influence the pathogenesis and prognosis of cancer. The aim of this study to determine the prevalence of zinc deficiency in patients with cancer. The study's primary objective was to evaluate the frequency of zinc defic…

Recurrent lumbar disc herniation (rLDH) is one of the major problems when surgically treating patients with LDH. Data on previous studies investigated the associations between facet joint parameters and rLDH appear only rarely in the literature. This study's objective was to evaluate the association between facet joint…

The increasing use of geographic information systems (GIS) in epidemiological population studies requires careful attention to the methods employed in accomplishing geocoding and creating a GIS. Studies have provided limited details,hampering the ability to assess validity of spatial data. The purpose of this paper is…

To ensure food safety, consumer protection and environmental sustainability, the European Union enforces a robust regulatory framework for GMO monitoring. This study presents a multi-annual survey to evaluate the effectiveness of EU enforcement strategies in detecting and managing GMO presence across the food and feed…

Effective multimedia content design can boost performance, capture visual attention, and optimize cognitive load. The current study employs eye-tracking technology to establish metrics to measure cognitive load, analyze visual attention allocation, and evaluate learners' performance in English language learning. The st…

We read with great interest the article by Caoon 15 cases of emphysematous pancreatitis (EP). The study highlights the high mortality rate associated with EP and emphasizes the role of next-generation sequencing (NGS) in identifying its etiology. Additionally, it suggests treatment strategies such as antimicrobial ther…

Global primary transportation networks are affected by challenges associated with carbon emissions and rising oil prices. A growing population is opting for electric vehicles (EVs) because of their independent operation without reliance on gasoline and their lower pollution emissions. Establishing a charging infrastruc…

As the Latin American economies contend with improving public health while simultaneously dealing with ecological issues, understanding the determinant of life expectancy becomes imperative. This study explores the interaction among environmental technology, economic development, cleaner energy transitions, industrial…