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The aim of this study was to explore the capability of spectroscopy in the visible (Vis) and short wavelength near-infrared (NIR) regions for the non-destructive measurement of wine composition in intact bottles. In this study we analysed a wide range of commercial wines obtained in Australia in different types of bott…

Rat models are frequently used for finding genes contributing to the arthritis phenotype. In most studies, however, limitations in the number of animals result in a low resolution. As a result, the linkage between the autoimmune experimental arthritis phenotype and the genomic region, that is, the quantitative trait lo…

OBJECTIVES: The haemoglobin-albumin-lymphocyte-platelet (HALP) score is an inflammation- and nutrition-related biomarker derived from routine blood tests, but its prognostic value in head and neck cancer (HNC) has not been quantitatively synthesized. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the associ…

This 2018 randomized controlled trial examined the role behavioral nudges can play in improving caregivers' knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) relating to biofortified orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP). The experiment involved 431 preschooler-caregiver pairs in 15 villages. The preschoolers were enrolled in publi…

INTRODUCTION: The radial artery forearm flap (RAFF) is a versatile free tissue transfer used for many clinical presentations. RAFF donor sites typically require a split-thickness skin graft (STSG) for closure. Whilst early rehabilitation of RAFF donor site(s) following STSG commonly involves wrist immobilisation, best…

BACKGROUND: Locum doctors give practices flexibility to deliver patient services but there are concerns about the impact of locum working on continuity of care, patient safety, team function, and cost. AIM: To explore locum working in English general practices, and understand why and where locum doctors were needed an…

OBJECTIVES: Excessive gingival pigmentation can be treated by surgically removing the pigmented gingival tissue with a scalpel, bur, LASER, electrocautery, cryotherapy, chemical peeling, or masking with free gingival grafts. Recently, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), in gel, powder, or liquid has been used alone or as a…

BACKGROUND: Preoperative inflammatory and liver-function-related biomarkers are widely used for risk stratification in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but the prognostic role of the gamma-glutamyltransferase-to-lymphocyte ratio (GLR) after curative hepatectomy has not been systematically synthesized. METHODS: We perfo…

People suffering from fatigue syndromes spend less time exercising each day, thus aggravating their motor difficulties. Indeed, muscles and mobility deteriorate with age, while exercising muscles is the only sure countermeasure. It is useful to offer a safe and toll-free rehabilitation training: Full-Body In-Bed Gym, e…

PURPOSE: Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a benign disorder characterized by ectopic bone formation in soft tissues that can lead to functional loss in patients. We conducted a systematic review of the evidence on the use of radiation therapy (RT) for the prevention or treatment of HO. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Literatur…

BACKGROUND: Many medical conditions, perhaps 80% of them, can be diagnosed by taking a thorough history of present illness (HPI). However, in the clinical setting, situational factors such as interruptions and time pressure may cause interactions with patients to be brief and fragmented. One solution for improving clin…

BACKGROUND: The endometrium is a highly dynamic tissue that undergoes dramatic proliferation and differentiation monthly in order to prepare the uterus for implantation and pregnancy. Intrauterine infection and inflammation are being increasingly recognized as potential causes of implantation failure and miscarriage, a…

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use and acceptance of telemedicine. Simultaneously, emergency departments (EDs) have experienced increased ED boarding. With this acceptance of telemedicine and the weighty increase in patient boarding, we proposed the innovative Virtual First (VF) program to leverage e…

AIM: To answer the following focused question: 'As regards microorganism load reduction for patients undergoing root canal treatment, is the use of ozone therapy comparable to conventional chemomechanical techniques using sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl)?' DATA SOURCES: A systematic review was conducted using controlled vo…

INTRODUCTION: Recruitment and retention of the healthcare workforce are crucial to maintaining access to services and provision of care, but these are ongoing challenges for health services both in the UK National Health Service (NHS) and globally. We know from systematic reviews of the international literature that ma…

BACKGROUND: There is evidence that children's decisions to smoke are influenced by family and friends. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of interventions to help family members to strengthen non-smoking attitudes and promote non-smoking by children and other family members. SEARCH STRATEGY: We searched 14 elect…

UNLABELLED: A scoping literature review was undertaken to identify the current evidence base on the role of nursing and allied health professionals (AHPs) in delivering surveillance and survivorship services within head and neck cancer (HNC) care following treatment. METHOD: This review was undertaken according to the…

OBJECTIVE: Simulation exercises are meant to provide an opportunity for health care workers to improve teamwork and develop clinical skills, among other goals. The objective of this systematic review was to determine whether simulated interdisciplinary activities in the health care or clinical setting improve interprof…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a common disorder of the reproductive age group, characterised by the presence of ectopic endometrial tissue. The disease not only causes enormous suffering to the affected women, but also brings a tremendous medical and economic burden to bear on society. There is a long lag phase between…

PURPOSE: This systematic review aimed to identify predictors of brace treatment outcomes for adolescents or adults with idiopathic scoliosis. METHODS: Four databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and CINAHL were searched. Free text and indexed terms identifying the populations, predictions analyses and ke…