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INTRODUCTION: This study investigates Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) and its determinants in a rural area of Central India. RMC, which is crucial for reducing maternal mortality, emphasizes dignity, privacy, and autonomy during childbirth. The study aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to improve matern…

BACKGROUND: Children with disabilities (CWDs) constitute a substantial segment of the population who encounter abuse, emphasizing the need to comprehend the influence of school-based interventions on this susceptible group. AIM: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify and evaluate the effectiveness…

BACKGROUND: In research with long-term follow-up and repeated measurements, quick and complete response to questionnaires helps ensure a study's validity, precision and efficiency. Evidence on the effect of non-monetary incentives on response rates in observational longitudinal research is scarce. OBJECTIVES: To study…

PURPOSE: Colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors are living longer; therefore, factors that improve outcomes, like symptom management and quality of life (QoL), have increasingly become important. This study examined CRC survivors' symptom(s) characteristics, positive psychology (benefit finding and post-traumatic growth), a…

The extraordinary genetic and behavioural diversity of dog breeds provides a unique opportunity for investigating the heritability of cognitive traits, such as problem-solving ability, social cognition, inhibitory control, and memory. Previous studies have mainly investigated cognitive differences between breed groups,…

BACKGROUND: Despite the National Health Insurance (NHI) system implemented in South Korea, concerns persist regarding access to health coverage for low-income households. To address this issue, this study aims to use machine learning-based data mining techniques to classify whether such households will face catastrophi…

Background Madhumega Chooranam (MMC), a traditional Siddha polyherbal formulation, is used for diabetes management. Understanding its pharmacokinetics is crucial for evaluating its efficacy and safety in clinical practice. This study aimed to assess the pharmacokinetics of gallic acid, a key component of MMC. Methodolo…

BACKGROUND: Adaptive systems serve to personalize interventions or training based on the user's needs and performance. The adaptation techniques rely on an underlying engine responsible for processing incoming data and generating tailored responses. Adaptive virtual reality (VR) systems have proven to be efficient in d…

The bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common congenital heart defect among adults, often leading to severe valve dysfunction and aortic complications. Despite its clinical significance, uncertainties persist regarding the impact of sports participation on the natural course of BAV disease. The SPREAD (Sport PRact…

OBJECTIVE: Long-chain fatty acids (LCFAs) contribute to metabolic homeostasis in part via gene regulation. This study's objective was to identify novel LCFA target genes in human skeletal muscle cells (myotubes). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: In vitro methods included culture and treatment of human myotubes and C2C12 c…

INTRODUCTION: Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is one of the most effective surgical procedures for treating isolated medial compartment knee osteoarthritis. However, previous studies have regarded patellofemoral osteoarthritis as a contraindication for UKA. In contrast, most current research shows that damage…

Previous studies revealed a link between inflammation and overactivation of the Janus kinase (JAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) signaling in syndromes associated with aging. Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE), a rare autosomal-recessive disorder, arises from mutations in(). On a molecular level,…

Recently, a proven case of human S-adenosylhomocysteine-hydrolase (SAHH) deficiency was reported in a Croatian boy. As molecular analysis of the SAHH gene in this case revealed two different mutant alleles, we investigated the polymorphism of human SAHH in a total of 237 red blood samples from unrelated Croats using st…

Elevated TSH with normal T3 and T4 levels is a sign of subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH), is often linked to autoimmune thyroiditis. Thyroid peroxidase antibodies (anti-TPO) are early markers, but their diagnostic value and genetic associations in Middle Eastern populations are not well understood. This study assessed s…

AIM: The underlying molecular mechanisms of the role obesity plays in increasing the risk of cancer are not well illuminated. Several mechanisms are proposed for vitamin D as an anti-cancer agent in various malignancies which may be attributed to both its both its anti-inflammatory characteristics as well as its mediat…

CONTEXT: Colon neoplasias are presently the third most common cancer type. Its treatment is still associated with high risk of complications, thus emphasizing the need to design new treatment strategies. The ingestion of probiotics and prebiotics, or the combination of both (symbiotics), represents a new therapeutic ch…

INTRODUCTION: Our study's objective was to compare resistance to fracture between endocrown and conventional post and core restorations when subjected to shear force. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty human mandibular premolars were extracted for orthodontic reasons, endodontically treated, and restored using three differ…

The purpose of this paper is to share lessons learned from a collaborative, community-informed mixed-methods approach to adapting an evidence-based intervention to meet the needs of Latinos with chronic disease and minor depression and their family members. Mixed-methods informed by community-based participatory resear…

BACKGROUND: Academic nurse educators (ANEs) construct teacher-made course exams to evaluate students' knowledge in the cognitive domain and measure student learning outcomes. PURPOSE: The study's purpose was to describe the frequency with which ANEs use exam and item analysis to evaluate teacher-made course exams in p…

Insomnia is a chronic sleep disorder associated with difficulty sleeping and a significant deleterious impact on daytime function and quality of life. This novel study investigates the experience of insomnia, and the impact and coping strategies expressed via the creative medium of poetry. A total of 33 poems containin…