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A question still debated within cognitive neuroscience is whether signals present during actions significantly contribute to the emergence of human's body ownership. In the present study, we aimed at answer this question by means of a neuropsychological approach. We administered the classical rubber hand illusion parad…

This study was conducted to analyze the impact on human's left and right brain by mental calculation based on principal components analysis (PCA). Electroencephalogram (EEG) data were collected from twenty-one people before and during mental calculation. In each subject, we first calculated the PCA load of maximum prin…

BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a key public health issue, with a myriad of physical, sexual and emotional consequences for the survivors of violence. Social support has been found to be an important factor in mitigating and moderating the consequences of IPV and improving health outcomes. This study's o…

BACKGROUND: The study's aim was to estimate the self-reported prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), and to describe their associated risk factors in a population of users of illicit drugs recruited in Catalonia- Spain, during 2012. METHODS: Cross-sectional study. People with ill…

BACKGROUND: Knowledge translation (KT) is regarded as important for supporting evidence-informed health policy-making. While KT models have moved beyond linear understandings of the evidence-policy relationship, they continue to underplay the politics that shape how evidence is produced, framed, interpreted, negotiated…

PURPOSE: This research focuses on a thorough analysis of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and organizational commitment (OC) in firms. This article also aims to evaluate the combined mediating role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and organizational commitment (OC) in the relationship between job performan…

BACKGROUND: The interconnected effects of maternal perinatal depression and the early mother-infant relational quality on children's executive function development are crucial yet understudied. This study addresses this gap, focusing on how perinatal depressive symptoms and emotional availability at 6 months predi…

BACKGROUND: There has been a continuous increase of smart device use among people with physical disabilities in Korea. In spite of previous research on those people's motives to adopt smart devices, little investigation has been conducted to scrutinize post-adoption behaviors of using smart devices among people with ph…

BACKGROUND: Recent individual studies have indicated that ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption may be associated with the incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD). We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis based on those longitudinal studies evaluating the relationship between UPF consumption and the risk o…

OBJECTIVE: Whether diabetes mellitus (DM) is a risk factor for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and influences outcome after ICH remains unclear. METHODS: One reviewer searched Ovid MEDLINE and Embase 1980-2014 inclusive for studies investigating the associations between DM and ICH occurrence or DM and ICH c…

BACKGROUND: Muscle strengthening exercises have the potential to improve outcomes for boys with haemophilia, but it is unclear what types of exercise might be of benefit. We elicited the views of health-care professionals, boys and their families to create and assess a home-based muscle strengthening programme. OBJECT…

The concurrent presence of complex metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes within an individual is known as diabesity. Various organs are involved in metabolic chronic diseases like obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. In the last few years, the rise in diabetes cases has coincided with the rapid elevation in…

BACKGROUND: Colombia has one of the highest rates of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and pregnancies - both of which are influenced by lack of condom use -, among adolescent population in Latin America; however, the mechanisms underlying the inconsistent use of condoms in this population are poorly understood. T…

OBJECTIVE: There are compelling ethical and practical reasons for patient engagement in research (PEIR), however, evidence for best practices remains limited. We investigated PEIR as implemented in CAPTURE ALS, a longitudinal observational study, from study inception through the first 2.5 years of operations. METHODS:…

BACKGROUND: Managing HIV treatment is a complex multi-dimensional task because of a combination of factors such as stigma and discrimination of some populations who frequently get infected with HIV. In addition, patient-provider encounters have become increasingly multicultural, making effective communication and provi…

INTRODUCTION: Delayed wound healing (DWH) following anal fistula surgery is a common complication that prolongs recovery, increases patient morbidity, and imposes significant healthcare costs. Potential risk factors such as diabetes, smoking, fistula complexity, and surgical techniques have been suggested in individual…

It is socially natural that adolescents engage in romantic relationship. However, there are negative health implications when they are not properly monitored and guided. The engagement in unsafe sexual practices has been reported to cause various adverse health and social implications affecting Malaysian adolescents. T…

BACKGROUND: Data on anastomotic leak rates after stapled versus handsewn ileocolic anastomosis are conflicting. In a Cochrane review, the combined estimate favored the stapled technique, but recent cohort studies demonstrated a 2-fold increase in anastomotic leak with the stapled approach. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of th…

The purpose of this study is to examine how environmental taxation, green growth, and eco-innovations contribute to a more sustainable environment. This study examines the influence of green growth, environmental taxes, and eco-innovations on carbon dioxide emissions in 26 environmentally responsive European Union (EU)…

Injectable male hormonal contraceptives are effective for preventing pregnancy in clinical trials; however, users may prefer to avoid medical appointments and injections. A self-administered transdermal contraceptive gel may be more acceptable for long-term contraception. Transdermal testosterone gels are widely used t…