2025 March-1 - 138 articles
Background: The long-term effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remain unclear, necessitating further investigations of the association between HRT and the development of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s...
Background: Adequate levels of leisure-time exercise (LTE) are associated with mental health benefits. Despite increased research in recent years through randomized controlled trials (RCTs), a systematic literature review summarizing these findings i...
Background/Objectives: Initiation and progression of periodontal disease include oxidative stress. Systemic application of antioxidants may provide clinical benefits against periodontal disease including gingivitis. Recently, a jelly containing a hig...
Background/Objectives: Prenatal physical activity (PA) offers numerous health benefits for both the mother and her child, yet few pregnant women are sufficiently active enough to obtain these benefits. Midwives play an important role in promoting pre...
Background/Objectives: The recent COVID-19 pandemic posed a significant psychological challenge for healthcare workers. Resilience and the extent of psychological stress varied across professional groups and individual circumstances. This study aims...
Background/Aims: This study was conducted with the aim of assessing the mental well-being of general practitioners (GPs) amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia. These findings are intended to provide valuable insights to primary care stakeholders abo...
Background: Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is described in the literature as a subgroup of low back pain (LBP), characterized by pain localized between the posterior iliac crest and the gluteal fold, particularly near the sacroiliac joints. This condition...
Background: Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven training systems are becoming increasingly important in surgical education, particularly in the context of laparoscopic suturing. This systematic review aims to assess the impact of AI on skill acquisit...
Background and Aim: Current evidence suggests that both arthritis and hypertension (HTN) can contribute to an increase in pain severity, potentially owing to shared pathophysiological pathways. However, the extent to which these conditions jointly af...
Background/Objectives: the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote work, blurring the boundaries between professional and personal life. This shift resulted in longer working hours, negative emotional outcomes, and health issues, particu...
Background: Blood transfusion is a highly critical life-saving factor in neonates, especially in extremely low birth weight infants. There is a significant lack of consensus on optimal blood transfusion methods for neonates. Aim: To investigate and a...
Background/Objectives: Transepithelial accelerated corneal crosslinking (TE-ACXL) is a minimally invasive approach for stabilizing progressive keratoconus while preserving the corneal epithelium. This study aims to evaluate changes in visual acuity,...
Background/Objectives: Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) involves persistent issues with desire, arousal, orgasm, or pain during intercourse. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), a validated 19-item questionnaire, is widely used to assess FSD. Chil...
The diaphragm is the primary muscle involved in the ventilatory pump, making it a vital component in mechanical ventilation. Various factors in patients who require mechanical ventilation can lead to the deterioration of the diaphragm, which is assoc...
Background: Increasing evidence shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted certain populations, particularly those facing structural marginalization, such as immigrants and refugees. Additionally, research highlights that struct...
Background: Respiratory infections pose a significant public health challenge, particularly among healthcare workers (HCWs). The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated absenteeism due to respiratory illnesses, affecting healthcare workforce stability. Identif...
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral health-related quality of life of patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease. Methods: A total of 22 patients with graft-versus-host disease aged 45.05 ± 14.66 years were enrolled...
Background/Objectives: Low physical activity (PA) and excessive sedentary time negatively impact health, contributing to obesity. Physical education (PE) can help reduce the risk of obesity in schoolchildren. This cross-sectional study objectively me...
Background: Physical activities in childhood are important. However, a lack of exercise among children and adolescents is becoming a global reality. Moreover, following the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, the increase in time spent at home has led...
Background. The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic had a significant impact on sexual health and human behavior, revealing a widespread decline in sexual function and behaviors. Objective. To summarize these findings and highlight their importance for public health...
Backgrounds: Korean society is entering an aging society, and this phenomenon indicates the need for preparation for aging in Korean society. In such a situation, exploring the characteristics of the elderly can be considered important for preparatio...
Background/Objectives: The initiation and continuation of breastfeeding are just as crucial as its conclusion. This study aimed to explore the connection between maternal depression and readiness for weaning. Although previous studies have examined m...
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into assistive technologies is an emerging field with transformative potential, aimed at enhancing autonomy and quality of life for individuals with disabilities and aging populations. This overview of...
Background: Infertility is a neglected global public health issue, particularly in the Global South, where policy interventions and research remain limited. In China, rising public demand and declining birth rates have renewed interest in integrating...
Background: Joint manipulation is commonly used to manage musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Joint manipulation can result in audible sounds. The clinical significance and cause of manipulation sound remain unclear. This study aimed to identify intra-arti...
Background: Diabetes is a major chronic disorder that significantly impacts life expectancy and imposes substantial economic burdens on individuals and healthcare systems. Internet-based health management has emerged as an innovative approach to supp...
Background: Emotional exhaustion, a central component of burnout syndrome, affects social workers due to adverse work factors such as excessive workload, work–family conflict, and a lack of social support. The job demands–resources and co...
Background/Objectives: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the most prevalent complication of childbirth and the most preventable cause of maternal mortality worldwide. Maternity nurses and midwives are often the first-line providers responding to PPH. As...
Background and Purpose: Previous studies have shown that socioeconomic status influences cognitive health in adults. Therefore, it is important for the development of healthy aging policies to further investigate the effect of specific socioeconomic...
Biofeedback rehabilitation for facial palsy is not yet routinely available for patients. Methods: To improve evidence, the effect of an intensive two-week facial training combining electromyography (EMG) and visual biofeedback training of 30 patients...
Background/Objectives: This study investigates the association between mild first-wave COVID-19 infection and subclinical abnormalities in echocardiographic strain parameters and myocardial perfusion using single-photon emission computed tomography (...
Background: The perceptions of practicing physicians regarding the current situation and appropriateness of shared decision-making (SDM) in life-sustaining treatment (LST) are of essential importance. The objective of this study is to investigate the...
Background: Nasogastric tube (NGT) intubation is a critical skill, but it comes with the blind nature of the procedure and its high failure rates. Resources restrict access to traditional training methods, such as simulations based on manikins. We de...
Early intervention services are a critical support for young children experiencing developmental delays and disabilities. Due to myriad negative social and economic conditions, some infants and young children, namely Black, Indigenous, and other chil...
Background/Objectives: There is extensive evidence that breastfeeding saves lives, improves health, and provides value to the economy and societies worldwide. The Philippines and Viet Nam have progressive policies to enable breastfeeding, and breastf...
Background/Objectives: The prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a major concern in Saudi Arabia, making it a challenge for health delivery for those with severe mental illness (SMI). This study aims to explore the barriers to access and utilizatio...
Objectives: This study examined the impact of nurses’ critical thinking disposition, clinical reasoning competency, and nursing practice environment on their medication safety competency. Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed, involvin...
Background: Health literacy can impact comprehension, recall, and implementation of stroke-related information, especially in the context of cognitive and communication impairments, cultural-linguistic diversity, or ageing. Yet there are few publishe...
Background/Objectives: Online medical consultation (OMC) platforms have become an essential tool for facilitating communication between doctors and patients, providing an efficient way for patients to access healthcare services. However, research on...
Background/Objectives: Anxiety and depression result in a greater health burden; both can impact functionality and quality of life. This review aims to understand the association between anxiety, depression, functionality, and quality of life. Althou...
Background: Automobiles are vital for older adults to maintain health and independence, yet aging-related declines in physical and cognitive functions may impair driving abilities. Compensatory driving behaviors can help maintain driving safety. Obje...
Background: Over the season, competitive swimmers experience a progressive imbalance in rotator cuff strength, predisposing them to a significant risk factor for a swimmer’s shoulder injury. Objectives: Verify the effectiveness of two 12-week p...
Background/Objectives: The current study aims to explore the subjective ego types and characteristics of obese female adolescents in South Korea, providing insights into their self-perception and psychosocial challenges. Methods: Utilizing Q-methodol...
Background/Objectives: Individuals with substance use disorders are at risk of displaying suicidal behavior with suicide occurring more frequently compared to the general population. This article gives an overview of the existing literature on the as...
Background/Objectives: To map and analyze patient expectations regarding communication in IC and identify communication that both heightens anxiety in the IC process and reduces anxiety in the IC process before surgery. Methods: Ethics approval was g...
Objective: This study aimed to explore the impact of social anxiety on depression among high school students and examine the parallel mediating roles of social comparison and social support. Methods: A total of 806 rural high school students were sur...
Objectives: the current study investigates the link between health insurance coverage and child nutritional status in Pakistan. Methods: Using data from the Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey (PDHS) 2017–18, encompassing 4499 children under...
Background and Objectives: In-toeing and out-toeing gait are rotational deformities commonly observed in children with neuromuscular conditions. These gait abnormalities often result from internal tibial torsion, increased femoral anteversion, and me...
Objective: This study aims to analyze the correlation between healthcare professionals’ knowledge of hand hygiene protocols and their actual adherence to these practices. Specifically, we investigate whether higher knowledge levels correspond t...
Background/Objectives: Physical activity allows the enjoyment of personal health benefits in those who practice it, including the possibility of modifying behavioral risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol consumption. These risk factors are respons...
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