Impact of radiotherapy on the morphological and compositional structure of intra-radicular dentin
Overview Considering the side effects in the oral cavity and dental structures of radiotherapy (RDT) for head and neck cancer, this study aimed to evaluate…
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Fracture Resistance of Zirconia Restorations with Four Different Framework Designs
Overview This study assessed the fracture resistance of zirconia crowns with four framework designs, fabricated by computer-aided design/computer-aided m…
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Effect of platelet-rich fibrin on periapical healing and resolution of clinical symptoms in patients following periapical surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Overview A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to evaluate the effect of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) on periapical healing and resolution of c…
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Development of Efficacious and Less Toxic Endodontic Irrigants from Biosurfactants of Bacterial Origin – A Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope Study
Overview The study compared the penetration depth and area of Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biosurfactants inside the dentinal tubules again…
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A Single-Step Root Coverage Procedure Using Modified Bridge Flap Technique and De-epithelialized Gingival Unit Graft: A Prospective Clinical Study
Overview The mucogingival conditions associated with the recession defects at the mandibular anterior region, not only make plaque control difficult to be…
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The Effect of Exercise Training on Blood Lipids: A systematic review
Summary: The Effect of Exercise Training on Blood Lipids Exercise training (ExTr) improves lipid markers such as total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipop…
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Negative Asociation Between Harsh Parenting and Life Satisfaction: Negative coping style as mediator and peer support as moderator
Overview Life satisfaction refers to an individual’s self-evaluation of how satisfied they are with their own life. It is significantly positively correlated…
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HIV and Aids Part 2
Overview HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus transmitted through sexual contact, shared needles, and from mother to child during childbirth or br…
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HIV and Aids Part 1
Overview HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus transmitted through sexual contact, shared needles, and from mother to child during childbirth or br…
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Ebola Virus Infection
Overview Ebola virus is one of at least 30 known viruses capable of causing viral hemorrhagic fever syndrome. The genus Ebolavirus currently is classified…
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Pre-hospital Endotracheal Intubation in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Ventilation Targets and Mortality—a Retrospective Study of 308 Patients
Overview Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains one of the main causes of mortality and long-term disability worldwide. Maintaining physiology of brain tissue t…
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Risk stratification tools for patients with syncope in emergency medical services and emergency departments: a scoping review
Overview Risk stratification for patients experiencing syncope presents a significant challenge in (prehospital) emergency care. Emergency Medical Services (E…
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Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate Analgesia in Prehospital Trauma Care: an observational cohort study
Overview Pain is a common prehospital symptom in trauma patients and requires timely management. Recent studies have indicated that up to 43% of trauma pat…
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Diagnostic performance of Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein and Prehospital Stroke Scale for identification of stroke and stroke subtypes in an unselected patient cohort with symptom onset < 4.5 h
Overview Rapid treatment of stroke is critical for patient outcomes. This study examined glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) alone and with the Prehospi…
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Neural Changes in Children with Residual Speech Sound Disorder After Ultrasound Biofeedback Speech Therapy
Overview Speech production involves coordination of multiple, complex linguistic and physiological processes that are mediated by the brain. Neuroimaging rese…
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Effectiveness of speech therapy in treating vocal blocking tics in children with Tourette syndrome: Two case reports
Overview A tic is a sudden, rapid, recurrent, and non-rhythmic motor movement or vocalization, which can be distinguished from other involuntary movements by…
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Social Communication Delay in an Unbiased Sample of Preschoolers with the FMR1 Premutation
Overview The FMR1 premutation (FXpm) involves CGG expansions of 55-200 repeats and is linked to health issues like FXTAS and FXPOI. FXTAS affects 40% of males…
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An Assessment of Hearing Health Care Needs in Rural West Central and South Alabama
Overview Not surprisingly, as people age, the prevalence of hearing loss increases. In the United States, roughly 40% of adults over the age of 40 years’ e…
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Dementia and Hearing Aid Use and Cessation: A National Study
Overview Hearing loss is common among older adults, affecting about two-thirds of those aged 70 and over, and up to 80% of those over 80. While often consider…
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Hyperacusis Diagnosis and Management in the United States: Clinical Audiology Practice Patterns
Overview This study surveyed U.S. clinical audiologists to understand their practices regarding hyperacusis, a condition characterized by reduced tolerance to…
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Predictors of post-intubation hypotension in trauma patients following prehospital emergency anaesthesia: a multi-centre observational study
Overview Post-intubation hypotension (PIH) is common after prehospital emergency anaesthesia (PHEA) and is linked to increased mortality in trauma patients.…
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Effectiveness of remotely delivered speech therapy in persons with Parkinson’s disease – a randomised controlled trial
Overview Evidence supports the benefits of speech therapy in Parkinson's disease, but multiple in-person treatments present challenges for patients. This stud…
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Impact of isolated lumbar extension strength training on reducing nonspecific low back pain, disability, and improving function: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Overview This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effects of isolated lumbar extension (ILEX) strength training on nonspecific low back pain. The…
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The Associations Between Sedentary Behaviour and Neck Pain
Overview Research shows a strong link between prolonged sitting and increased neck pain risk, particularly from computer and mobile phone use. Neck pain, a co…
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The value of Clinical signs in the diagnosis of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy – A Systematic review and Meta-analysis
Overview Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is a progressive spine condition and the most common cause of spinal cord dysfunction globally. Patients wi…
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Multifidus Degeneration: The Key Imaging Predictor of Adjacent Segment Disease
Overview Adjacent segment disease (ASD), which is the degeneration of the segment next to the instrumentation, is a common long-term outcome of spinal fusion…
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Understanding and Addressing Older Adults’ Loneliness: The Social Relationship Expectations Framework
Overview Loneliness is an experience resulting from a perceived discrepancy between expected and actual social relationships. Although this discrepancy is…
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Psychology of Abusive Human Behaviour
Overview The aim of this article is to explore the psychology of abusive human behaviour with special attention to gaslighting, defamation of character, mo…
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The impact of an open-label design on human amniotic membranes vs. silver sulfadiazine dressings for second-degree burns: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Overview Proper medical management of burn wounds is crucial due to their significant psycho-emotional, socioeconomic impacts, and severe pain. The employment…
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Long-term outcomes of corneal transplantation: a review of 8,378 patients
Overview The purpose of this study is to analyse the outcomes of corneal transplantation procedures over a 13-year period at Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran, Iran…
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The prevalence and 6-year incidence of myopic tessellation in a Chinese rural adult population: the Handan Eye Study
Overview Fundus tessellation is characterized by the visibility of the underlying choroid vessels around the fovea and arcade vessels. It is considered that a…
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Evaluation of macular retinal oximetry across different levels of diabetic retinopathy: a cross sectional study
Overview Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of prevent¬able blindness in working aged Americans. It is char¬acterized by vascular and neuronal chang…
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Effects of tropicamide and compound tropicamide eye drops on ocular biological parameters and choroid thickness in children
Overview Myopia is a significant global public health issue, projected to affect 49.8% of the world’s population by 2050, with approximately 20% developing hi…
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Delayed macular development in preterm infants with spontaneously regressed retinopathy of prematurity
Overview The human macula is responsible for high spatial resolution and central and colour vision. Abnormal development of the macula leads to visual impairm…
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Factors influencing streaming to general practitioners in emergency departments: A qualitative study
Overview Emergency Department (ED) attendance is rising globally, with many cases that could be managed in general practice. In England, policies require some…
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Outcome of laparoscopic feeding jejunostomy, comparison of a pure laparoscopic technique with Witzel’s tunnel to open technique: a retrospective cohort study
Overview Obstructive upper GI cancer commonly uses feeding jejunostomy as a standard procedure. Surgeons implemented laparoscopic feeding jejunostomy via mini…
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Postoperative outcomes after splenectomy: a 20-year single-center experience in Colombia
Overview Splenectomy indications are well documented; however, several infectious complications and potentially life-threatening conditions could arise after…
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Impact of early surgical complications on kidney transplant outcomes
Overview Kidney transplantation (KT) improves clinical outcomes of patients with end stage renal disease. Little has been reported on the impact of early p…
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Physically Active Lifestyle Attenuates Impairments on Lung Function and Mechanics in Hypertensive Older Adults
Overview Physical activity attenuates hypertension in older adults, but its impact on pulmonary function and mechanics in hypertensive older adults is unknown…
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Inherited Thrombophilia and Risk of Thrombosis in Children with Cancer: A Single-center Experience
Overview Thrombosis is an increasingly recognized complication of childhood malignancy and its treatment. The incidence and etiology of pediatric cancer-rela…
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Factors Predictive of In-Hospital Mortality in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Single-Centre Retrospective Analysis
Overview This article investigates the causes and factors predictive of in-hospital death among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) admitted to a…
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Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of an innovative flavonoid lotion in patients with haemorrhoid: a randomised clinical trial
Overview Haemorrhoids are one of the most common gastrointestinal and anal diseases. In olive oil and honey propolis, flavonoids have beneficial effects on…
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Can Foot Orthoses Benefit Symptomatic Runners? Mechanistic and Clinical Insights Through a Scoping Review
Overview Running is a popular sport with many health benefits, but it often results in musculoskeletal overuse injuries. Foot orthoses (FOs) are commonly pres…
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Influence of pain neuroscience education and exercises for the management of neck pain: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Overview It is elusive to combine pain neuroscience education with exercises to treat neck pain, and this meta-analysis aims to study the efficacy of pain neu…
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Enterobacter Infection
Overview Enterobacter infections can include bacteremia, lower respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections (UTI…
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A Novel Approach in the Management of Tibial Plateau Fractures with Compartment Syndrome
Overview Compartment syndrome associated with tibial plateau fractures represents a significant challenge for orthopedic surgeons. The conventional approach i…
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Preoperative predictors of difficult early laparoscopic cholecystectomy among patients with acute calculous cholecystitis in Egypt
Overview Early laparoscopic cholecystectomy (ELC) for acute calculous cholecystitis (ACC) should be done by skilled surgeons to avoid complications. This stud…
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Early Diagnosis on ADHD: Is it Possible?
Overview Early diagnosis of ADHD is crucial to prevent significant functional impairment and economic burden. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)…
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Associations of Symptom Severity of Mentally ill parents on family functioning and children’s mental health
Overview Parental mental illness has a negative impact on children’s mental health. Often, the entire family structure suffers from the consequences of parent…
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Effect of group sand play therapy on psychopathologies of adolescents with delinquent behaviours
Overview Adolescence is a period in which drastic changes occur in physiological, emotional, and cognitive aspects of development. Adolescents often express d…
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Prediction of osteoporosis using MRI and CT scans with unimodal and multimodal deep-learning models
Overview Osteoporosis involves the systematic degeneration of the human skeleton, leading to decreased quality of life and increased mortality risk. Predictin…
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Comparison of mammography and ultrasound findings in the follow-up of patients with breast cancer treated with segmental mastectomy followed by intraoperative electron radiotherapy versus external whole breast radiotherapy
Overview This study aims to describe imaging findings in patients treated with intraoperative electron radiotherapy (IOeRT) and compare them with those detect…
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Head-to-head comparison of 18F-FDG PET/CT and 18F-FDG PET/MRI for lymph node metastasis staging in non-small cell lung cancer: a meta-analysis
Overview This meta-analysis compared the diagnostic performance of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose PET/CT with 18F-FDG PET/MRI in staging lymph node metastasis in n…
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Imaging findings of primary lung tumors in children
Overview Pediatric lung tumors are primarily discussed in the surgical literature. However, there is limited research on their imaging findings, and only a…
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Serum Magnesium is Inversely Associated with Body Composition and Metabolic Syndrome
Overview Magnesium is vital to maintain normal physiological functions. We aimed to identify the association between serum magnesium and different measures…
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Is Dry Needling Effective When Combined with Other therapies for Myofascial Trigger Points Associated with Neck Pain Symptom
Overview Neck pain is the fourth ranked condition in number of years lived with disability and has a lifetime prevalence of 70% and a point prevalence of 2…
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Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Improving Pain and Function in Comparison with Other Techniques in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Overview The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the short-, mid-, and long-term effectiveness of dry needling in improving p…
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Efficacy of Patellar Taping and Electromyographic Biofeedback Training at Various Knee Angles on Quadriceps Strength and Functional Performance in Young Adult Male Athletes with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is referred to as peripatellar or retropatellar pain, which is characterized by alterations in the physical an…
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Influence of Blood Flow restriction Training on the Aerobic Capacity: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Overview Blood flow restriction training (also known as KAATSU training) uses professional equipment to apply pressure to the base of the limbs to limit th…
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Acute and Short-Term Effects of Dry Needling in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain and Hamstring Tightness: A Pilot Study
Overview Low back pain (LBP) is one of the common health conditions, with a prevalence of 1.4–20% in developed countries and a global prevalence of 9.4%. I…
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MR Imaging of Carotid Artery Atherosclerosis: Updated Evidence on High-Risk Plaque Features and Emerging Trends
Overview MR imaging is well-established as the criterion standard for carotid artery atherosclerosis imaging. The capability of MR imaging to differentiate…
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Urinary Tract Infection in Women
Overview Urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur far more commonly in women, accounting for at least 8 million visits to various types of healthcare faciliti…
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Autism Spectrum Screening Checklist (ASSC): The Development of a Scale to Identify High-Risk Individuals within the Children’s Mental Health System
Overview Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex childhood onset neurodevelopmental disorder that has become the fastest growing developmental disability.…
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The Child and Adolescent Family Functioning Inventory (CAFFI): Development and Psychometric Properties
Overview Substantial empirical support exists demonstrating the efficacy of family therapy in the treatment of serious child and adolescent mental illness.…
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Learning Disabilities Elevate Children’s Risk for Behavioral-Emotional Problems
Overview Our purpose was to study the frequency of behavioural-emotional problems among children identified with a learning disability (LD). The study…
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Relationship between chronic disease and depression: the mediating effect of pain
Overview The incidence of depression was high in people who were female, less educated, unmarried, living in rural areas, and working. Chronic diseases have a…
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Going Beyond the Visible in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Defence Mechanisms and their Associations with Depression and Health-Related Quality of Life
Overview Clinical psychological features may impact a person’s aptitude to deal with chronic diseases, leading to emotional distress, suffering, and a wors…
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Prevention of Common Mental Disorders
Overview This article provides information on how to prevent common mental disorders such as depression and anxiety disorders. The concept of resilience wa…
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Psychological Distress during the Retirement Transition and the Role of Psychosocial Working Conditions and Social Living Environment
Mental health is determined by social, biological, and cultural factors and is sensitive to life transitions. We examine how psychosocial working conditions, so…
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Patients with Multiple Sclerosis in Psychotherapy: Processes of Meaning Making and Self Transformation
MS is a central nervous system disease which is characterised by demyelination, inflammation and neurodegeneration. There are about 2.2 million cases of MS wor…
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Enhanced perioperative care in emergency general surgery: the WSES position paper
Overview Enhanced perioperative care protocols become the standard of care in elective surgery with a significant improvement in patients’ outcome. The key el…
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Evaluation of the advantages of robotic versus laparoscopic surgery in elderly patients with colorectal cancer
Overview The incidence of colorectal cancer increases with aging. Curative-intent surgery based on a minimally invasive concept is expected to bring survival…
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CT and clinical features for distinguishing endophytic clear cell renal cell carcinoma from urothelial carcinoma
Overview The aim was to characterize the clinical and multiphase computed tomography (CT) features of the distinguishing endophytic clear cell renal cell carc…
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Long-Term Outcomes of Venous Resections in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Patients
Overview The objective was to investigate whether pancreatic resections (PR) for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is associated with worse survival whe…
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Can YouTube be used as an educational tool in lymphedema rehabilitation?
Overview Lymphedema is defined as the abnormal accumulation of interstitial fluid and fibro-adipose tissues resulting from injury, infection, or congenital ab…
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Causal mechanisms of a scapular stabilization intervention for patients with subacromial pain syndrome: a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
Overview Causal mediation analysis is one way to bridge this gap by exploring the causal pathways of a given intervention. The aim of this study was to assess…
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The role of CT in decision for acute appendicitis treatment
Overview Acute appendicitis is the most common cause of acute abdomen requiring surgery. Although the standard treatment has been surgery, it has been seen in…
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Incidence rate and risk factors of surgical wound infection in general surgery patients: A cross-sectional study
Overview Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are considered a major challenge in health care systems. One of the main HAIs, playing an important role in incre…
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Acceptability and deliverability of an auditory rhythmical cueing (ARC) training programme for use at home and outdoors to improve gait and physical activity post-stroke
Overview Although laboratory studies demonstrate that training programmes using auditory rhythmical cueing (ARC) may improve gait post-stroke, few studies hav…
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Clinical Outcomes of Radiofrequency Ablation Combined with Transarterial Chemoembolization Using Degradable Starch Microsphere Mixed with Mitomycin C for the Treatment of Non-hepatocellular Carcinoma Malignant Liver Tumours
Overview The purpose was to retrospectively evaluate the outcomes of radiofrequency ablation combined with transarterial chemoembolization using degradable st…
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Visual outcomes and safety profile of intraocular lens implantation versus aphakia in children with microspherophakia with no subluxation
Overview The objective of this is to study the visual, refractive and surgical outcomes of intraocular lens (IOL) implantation versus aphakia in children with…
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In-Hospital Mortality Following Traumatic Injury in South Africa
Overview Trauma is a leading cause of death worldwide and in South Africa. We aimed to quantify the in-hospital trauma mortality rate in Pietermaritzburg, Sou…
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Telemedicine for Pediatric Nephrology: Perspectives on COVID-19, Future Practices, and Work Flow Changes
Overview Although the use of telemedicine in rural areas has increased steadily over the years, its use was rapidly implemented during the onset of the corona…
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12 weeks high intensity interval training versus moderate intensity continuous training in chronic low back pain subjects: a randomised single-blinded feasibility study
Overview Currently, very little is known about the effects of an endurance high intensity interval training in chronic low back pain patients. Therefore, the…
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Profiles of Dysarthria and Dysphagia in Individuals With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Overview While dysarthria and dysphagia are known bulbar manifestations of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the relative prevalence of speech and swallowi…
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An Implicit–Explicit Framework for Intervention Methods in Developmental Language Disorder
Overview The growing interest in framing intervention approaches as either implicit or explicit calls for a discussion of what makes intervention approache…
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Pros and Cons of CADCAM Technology for Infection Prevention in Dental Settings during COVID-19 Outbreak
Overview The purpose of this commentary is to update the evidence reported in our previous review on the advantages and limitations of computer-aided design/c…
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Effects of Resistance Training as a Behavioural Preventive Measure on Musculoskeletal Complaints, Maximum Strength and Ergonomic Risk in Dentists and Dental Assistants
Overview For dental professionals, musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are common health hazards and resistance training programmes have been promising approac…
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Relationship between dental experiences, oral hygiene education and self-reported oral hygiene behaviour
Overview Many preventive approaches in dentistry aim to improve oral health through behavioural instruction or intervention concerning oral health behaviou…
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Blood and saliva contamination on protective eyewear during dental treatment
Overview Dental treatments are inherently associated with the appearance of potentially infective aerosols, blood and saliva splashes. The aim of the present…
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Markers, Pathways and Current Evidence for Periodontitis-associated Insulin Resistance: A Narrative Review
Overview The aim of the present paper is to provide a narrative review of the markers and pathways of periodontitis-associated insulin resistance (IR). Resea…
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Microbiota of Dental Abscess and their Susceptibility to Empirical Antibiotic Therapy
Overview Resistant pathogens to purulent odontogenic infections have evolved due to misuse of antibiotics. Hence, it is important to use a suitable antibacter…
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Efficacy of Bioceramic and Calcium Hydroxide-Based Root Canal Sealers against Pathogenic Endodontic Biofilms: An In vitro Study
Overview Complete eradication of root canal pathogens cannot be predictably achieved by chemo mechanical preparation and root canal disinfection. Therefore…
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Comparative Evaluation of Penetrative and Adaptive Properties of Unfilled and Filled Resin-Based Sealants When Placed using Conventional acid Etching, Lasing
Overview There is a confusion regarding selection of unfilled or filled sealant and method of enamel preparation before sealant application. This study was…
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Accuracy of keyless vs drill-key implant systems for static computer-assisted implant surgery using two guide-hole designs compared to freehand implant placement: an in vitro study
Overview This in vitro study aimed at comparing the accuracy of freehand implant placement with static computer assisted implant surgery (sCAIS), utilizing…
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Robot-Assisted Sacro (hystero) Colpopexy with Anterior and Posterior Mesh Placement: impact on lower bowel tract function and clinical outcomes at mid-term follow-up
Overview Robotic sacrocolpopexy (RSCP) is an established option for the treatment of apical, anterior, and proximal posterior compartment pelvic organ prol…
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Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Following Partial Nephrectomy
Overview Partial nephrectomy (PN) is associated with a non-negligible risk of postoperative cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Identification of high-…
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Could the vaginal wall sling still have a role after FDA’s warning? the functional outcomes at 20 years.
Overview Aims of this study were to evaluate the functional outcomes of a vaginal wall sling technique in patients with stress urinary incontinence at 20 y…
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Cognitive function in patients undergoing cystectomy for bladder cancer – results from a prospective observational study.
Overview Impaired cognitive function of bladder cancer patients plays a role in coping with the kind of urinary diversion and may impact perioperative morbidi…
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Role of organizational psychology in dealing with human resources and the performance of the organization
Organizational psychology focuses mainly on taking care of corporate interests and the needs of employees. This seeks to provide a better life and better condit…
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Do personal resilience, coping styles, and social support prevent future psychological distress when experiencing workplace bullying? Evidence from a 1-year prospective study.
Overview Although previous studies have identified that workplace bullying causes serious mental health problems to the victims, it is not yet fully investig…
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Gaining a Better Understanding of the Types of Organizational Culture to Manage Suffering at Work
Overview Organizational culture is a central concept in research due to its importance in organizational functioning and suffering of employees. To better…
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The digital-era Industrial/Organisational Psychologist: Employers view of key service roles, skills and attributes
Overview The nature of the Fourth Industrial Revolution’s technology-driven work and business profoundly alters the foundational assumptions upon which indust…
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Effective Treatment Interventions for Patients with a Diagnosed Anxiety Disorder
Overview The aim of this study is to review evidence of treatment interventions for patients diagnosed with anxiety disorders. Anxiety is a condition in which…
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Expression beyond Words: An Analysis of Human Figure Drawing of Children and Adolescents with ADHD
Overview Children’s' drawing are good indicators of emotion, self- esteem and social competence, as well as other personality aspects. Children in the phas…
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Substance Use Among University Students in South Africa: implications for prevention
Substance use is an important public health concern in many countries across the globe. Among the public, institutions of higher learning have developed a reput…
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Factors Affecting the Use of Speech Testing in Adult Audiology
The aim of this study was to evaluate hearing health care professionals’ (HHPs) speech testing practices in routine adult audiology services and better understa…
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Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Dizziness in COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Extensive studies indicate that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) involves human sensory systems. A lack of discussion, however, exists…
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Ototoxicity Monitoring in South African Cancer Facilities: A National Survey
National information regarding ototoxicity monitoring practices is limited for patients undergoing chemotherapy in South Africa. The objective of this study was…
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Loneliness, Ageism, and Mental Health: The buffering role of resilience in seniors
Ageism and loneliness are two relevant public health phenomena because of their negative impact on the senior's mental health. With the increase in average life…
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Influence of Prior Imaging Information on Diagnostic Accuracy for Focal Skeletal Processes: A Retrospective Analysis of the Consistency between Biopsy-Verified Imaging Diagnoses.
Comparing imaging examinations with those previously obtained is considered mandatory in imaging guidelines. To our knowledge, no studies are available on neith…
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Toward Improved Outcomes for Patients with Lung Cancer Globally: The Essential Role of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Key to achieving better population-based outcomes for patients with lung cancer is the improvement of medical imaging and nuclear medicine infrastructure global…
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Childhood Adverse Events and the Long-Term Effects on Mental Health
There has long been an association between family history and mental illness; however, recently researchers have focused on the correlation between childhood ad…
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Diagnostic performance of tomosynthesis, digital mammography and a dedicated digital specimen radiography system versus pathological assessment of excised breast lesions
Breast conserving surgery (BCS) is an established treatment modality for early breast cancer, offering better aesthetic results and less morbidity, without comp…
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Diagnostic Accuracy of 3D Ultrasound and Artificial Intelligence for Detection of Pediatric Wrist Injuries
Wrist trauma is common in children, typically requiring radiography for diagnosis and treatment planning. However, many children do not have fractures and are u…
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A 20-Year Review of Biomechanical Experimental Studies on Spine Implants used for Percutaneous Surgical Repair of Vertebral Compression Fractures
A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is an injury to a vertebra of the spine affecting the cortical walls and/or middle cancellous section. The most common ri…
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Motion of lumbar endplate in degenerative lumbar scoliosis with different cobb angle in vivo: Reflecting the biomechanics of the lumbar disc
Degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS) was defined as a coronal Cobb angle greater than 10°. DLS is a de novo scoliosis with no previous history and is mainly rela…
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Nerve and Arterial Supply Pattern of the Popliteus Muscle and Clinical Implications
The popliteus muscle (PM) is a small muscle that acts as a major posterolateral stabilizer of the knee joint, rotating the tibia medially under the femur under…
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The Relationship Between Additional Heads of the Quadriceps Femoris, the Vasti Muscles, and the Patellar Ligament
Overview The quadriceps femoris consists of four muscles: the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, and vastus lateralis. However, the effec…
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Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Reduces Leg Cramps in Patients of lumbar Degenerative Disorders: A Retrospective Study
Overview Muscle cramp is fundamentally a medical problem but also a sociological and an economic one. Muscle cramps which characterized by the painful, inv…
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Five-Minute Cognitive Test as A New Quick Screening of Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly
Overview As old population is dramatically growing, the detection of early cognitive deficit will become increasingly crucial. Effective cognitive screenin…
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Exercise Interventions in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care: An overview of the evidence and recommendations for implementation
Overview The poor physical health of people with mental illness has long been established. A 15–20-year mortality gap arises from factors such as the like…
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Tree of Life: A Tool for Therapeutic Growth
Overview This paper presents a review of the Tree of Life (ToL) – a strengths-based tool rooted in narrative therapy – as an intervention for children and…
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Joint-Preserving Surgery for Hyperextension Deformity of the Hallux Interphalangeal Joint in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overview Sesamoiditis secondary to gout is an extremely rare condition with few case reports in the literature. It is an important differential diagnosis beca…
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Bilateral Sesamoiditis as First Manifestation of Gout
Overview Sesamoiditis secondary to gout is an extremely rare condition with few case reports in the literature. It is an important differential diagnosis beca…
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Fabella Syndrome and Common Peroneal Neuropathy following Total Knee Arthroplasty
Overview The fabella is a sesamoid bone in the lateral gastrocnemius that is present in 10-30% of the population. Despite its high prevalence, the fabella rar…
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Effects of Deep Cervical Flexor Training on Forward Head Posture, Neck Pain, and Functional Status in Adolescents Using Computers Regularly
Overview : Teaching is one of the professions where incidence and prevalence of neck pain is high. Prolonged use of computers, which has further increased d…
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Mixed reality applications in urology: Requirements and future potential
Overview Mixed reality (MR), the computer-supported augmentation of a real environment with virtual elements, becomes ever more relevant in the medical domain…
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Blood-brain barrier pathology in patients with severe mental disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis of biomarkers in case-control studies
Overview Blood-brain barrier (BBB) pathology may be associated with mental disorders. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to identify, eval…
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The role of charting dental anomalies in human identification
Overview : An increase in awareness on dental hygiene among people through the years, consequently provoked a significant decrease in the occurrence of dental…
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Negative stereotypes as motivated justifications for moral exclusion
Overview : This article investigated the connection between moral exclusion of outgroups and on the one hand, right-wing authoritarianism (RWA), and social dom…
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The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical radiography practice: A systematic literature review and recommendations for future services planning
Overview Worldwide, reports and experiences indicate that there has been extensive re-organisation within diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy departments in r…
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Society of Interventional Radiology Multidisciplinary Position Statement on Percutaneous Ablation of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer and Metastatic Disease to the Lungs
Overview The purpose of this study is to state the Society of Interventional Radiology's position on the use of image-guided thermal ablation for the treatm…
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Radiology Residency Preparedness and Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Overview : Since March 11, 2020, when the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak as a pandemic, radiology department pr…
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Radiology and Enterprise Medical Imaging Extensions (REMIX)
Overview : Radiology and Enterprise Medical Imaging Extensions (REMIX) is a platform originally designed to both support the medical imaging-driven clinical an…
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Society of Interventional Radiology Research Reporting Standards for Prostatic Artery Embolization
Overview Prostatic artery embolization (PAE) is a promising alternative to traditional surgical options for treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) c…
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Implementation of Real-Time Speech Separation Model Using Time-Domain Audio Separation Network (TasNet) and Dual-Path Recurrent Neural Network (DPRNN)
Overview The purpose of this research is to develop a model that can perform real-time speaker independent multi-talker speech separation task in time-domain…
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The psychosocial impact of surgical complications on the operating surgeon: A scoping review
Overview Surgical complications are common, and their management is an integral part of surgical care. The impact on the surgeon, the “second victim” is signi…
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A call to action for the inclusion of ENT/Audiology services in the public health approach to addressing non-communicable diseases in the Pacific Islands
Overview According to the World Health Organization (WHO), noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the single largest cause of premature mortality in the Pacific…
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Effectiveness of an Eye-Cervical Re-Education Program in Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Overview : Proprioceptive training is popularly applied as a therapeutic exercise method in physiotherapy. Its effects on pain and range of motion are only…
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COVID-19 in Pediatrics
Overview In 2019, a novel coronavirus emerged called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVI…
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Previous History of Knee Arthroscopy in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Examination of the Effect of the Literature and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2013 Arthroscopy Guidelines on Clinical Practice
Overview The purpose of this study was to compare the rate of previous knee arthroscopy in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) before (2005-2006…
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Influences for Gender Disparity in Academic Family Medicine in North American Medical Schools
Overview Women physicians continue to comprise the minority of leadership roles in Academic Family Medicine (AFM) faculty across North American medical school…
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Helping the Surgeon Recover: Peer-to-Peer Coaching after Bile Duct Injury
Overview Bile duct injury sustained during laparoscopic cholecystectomy is associated with high morbidity and mortality and can be a devastating complication…
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Effect of Deep Cervical Flexor Muscle Training Using Pressure Biofeedback on Pain and Forward Head Posture in School Teachers with Neck Pain: An Observational Study
Overview : Teaching is one of the professions where incidence and prevalence of neck pain is high. Prolonged use of computers, which has further increased due…
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Hypertension Part 3
Overview Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. For patients who are symptomati…
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Hypertension Part 2
Overview Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. For patients who are symptomati…
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Bee Sting and Anaphylaxis
Overview Hymenoptera stings account for more deaths in the United States than any other envenomation. The order Hymenoptera includes Apis species, ie, bees (E…
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COVID-19 among dentists in the United States A 6-month longitudinal report of accumulative prevalence and incidence
Overview In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Dental Association released COVID-19 infection control interim guidance for…
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Oral Health and Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Unique Collaboration between Dentistry and Occupational Therapy
Overview Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are at risk for oral health disparities. With the dramatic rise in ASD prevalence to 1 in 54 childre…
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SOPEZ: Study for the optimization of ergonomics in the dental practice - musculoskeletal disorders in dentists and dental assistants: a study protocol
Overview : Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are common among dental professionals. The most common areas affected are the trunk, neck, shoulders and wrists. Cur…
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Amebiasis
Overview Amebiasis is caused by Entamoeba histolytica, a protozoan that is found worldwide. The highest prevalence of amebiasis is in developing countries whe…
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Asthma Exacerbation Part 2
Overview Asthma is a common chronic disease worldwide and affects approximately 26 million persons in the United States. It is the most common chronic dise…
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Asthma Exacerbation Part 1
Overview Asthma is a common chronic disease worldwide and affects approximately 26 million persons in the United States. It is the most common chronic dise…
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Dentist Job Satisfaction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Overview Because of the heterogeneous nature of the evidence regarding dentists’ job satisfaction, an overview was necessary to examine dentists’ level of…
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The role of the dentist in the diagnosis and management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea
Overview The objective of this article is to review the role of the dentist in the early diagnosis of pediatric obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and to provi…
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Differences in the Knowledge and Experience of Physicians and Dentists About Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in Osteoporotic Patients
Overview Prevention of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) in patients with osteoporosis requires the cooperation of physicians and dentists.…
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Knowledge and Practice Regarding Oral Cancer: A Study Among Dentists in Jakarta, Indonesia
Overview The aim of this study was to assess dentists' knowledge of risk factors and diagnostic procedures related to oral cancer (OC) and to determine the…
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Local Anaesthesia in Dentistry: A Review
Overview : Over the past century, there is perhaps no greater contribution to the practice of clinical dentistry than the development and application of loc…
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Occupational health practices among dental care professionals before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
Overview The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a substantial burden on dental care professionals. While dentistry is known as one of the most exposed and high-risk…
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Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 infection-in dentists and supporting staff at a university dental hospital in Argentina
Overview Oral healthcare professionals are at increased risk of infection by SARS-CoV-2. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of COVID-19 in a…
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Exploring the Contexts, Mechanisms and Outcomes of a Dental Anxiety Service in Norway: A Realist Evaluation
Overview Torture, abuse and dental phobia are often precursors to developing a pathological relationship with dental care due to elevated anxiety and the risk…
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Effects of the Multidimensional Treatment on Pain, Disability, and Sitting Posture in Patients with Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of multidimensional approach model on the pain, disability, and sitting posture in patien…
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Advantages of using toothpaste containing propolis and plant oils for gingivitis prevention and oral cavity hygiene in cleft lip/palate patients
Overview The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action of preparations used during oral hygiene procedures is particularly important in patients with oral cl…
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Studying the Bulging of a Lumbar Intervertebral Disc: A Finite Element Analysis
Overview The nucleus pulposus is a crucial compartment of the intervertebral disc. Low back pain is usually connected to the disc situation, how healthy the d…
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Pain Management through Neurocognitive Therapeutic Exercises in Hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain
Overview The hypermobile type of Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (hEDS) is likely the most common hereditary disorder of connective tissue mainly characterized by join…
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Applying machine learning on health record data from general practitioners to predict suicidality
Overview Suicidal behaviour is difficult to detect in the general practice. Machine learning (ML) algorithms using routinely collected data might support Gene…
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Oral Health Behaviour and Predictors of Oral Health Behaviour Among Patients with Diabetes in the Republic of Mauritius
Overview The purpose of this study is to investigate the oral care habits and assess the determinants of oral care behaviour among people with diabetes. The…
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Tissue Stiffness is Not Related to Pain Experience: An Individually Controlled Study in Patients with Chronic Neck and Back Pain
Overview Massage therapies such as cupping are often applied in patients with chronic neck and back pain with the assumption that they can reduce increased ti…
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Is there an association between oral health and severity of COVID-19 complications?
Overview The new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 was first detected in late 2019 and has quickly developed into a global pandemic. Age is one of the highest risk facto…
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Impact of the Brush Day & Night Programme on Well-Being, Plaque, and Dental Caries in Children
Overview Poor oral hygiene can have an adverse effect on quality of life. School-based interventions can establish positive behaviours that reduce the likeli…
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Differences in Nonspecific Low Back Pain Between Young Adult Females with and without Lumbar Scoliosis
Overview There is no consensus as to whether NSLBP in scoliosis patients is related to scoliosis per se or is just a normal symptom that could happen in anyon…
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Comparison of Treatments for Frozen Shoulder
Overview There is a myriad of available treatment options for patients with frozen shoulder, which can be overwhelming to the treating health care professiona…
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Intra-Articular versus Subacromial Corticosteroid Injection for the Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review
Overview Adhesive capsulitis is one of the most well-known causes of pain and stiffness of the shoulder. Corticosteroid injections have been used for many…
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Ischemic Stroke Part 2
Overview Ischemic stroke is characterized by the sudden loss of blood circulation to an area of the brain, resulting in a corresponding loss of neurologic…
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Ischemic Stroke Part 1
Overview Ischemic stroke is characterized by the sudden loss of blood circulation to an area of the brain, resulting in a corresponding loss of neurologic…
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Vertigo, DIzziness and Imbalance
Overview Dizziness and vertigo are among the most common symptoms causing patients to visit a physician (as common as back pain and headaches). Falling can…
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Ventricular Tachycardia Part 2
Overview Ventricular tachycardia (VT) or ventricular fibrillation (VF) is responsible for most of the sudden cardiac deaths in the United States, at an est…
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Ventricular Tachycardia Part 1
Overview Ventricular tachycardia (VT) or ventricular fibrillation (VF) is responsible for most of the sudden cardiac deaths in the United States, at an est…
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The Effects of a Recollection-Based Occupational Therapy Program of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview : Considering the high socio-economic costs related to the increasing number of dementia patients and their poor quality of life and that of their…
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The eye: ‘‘An organ that must not be forgotten in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019) pandemic’’
Overview The coronavirus family is a group of zoonotic viruses with some recognized reservoirs particularly some bats. A novel coronavirus emerged in the prov…
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Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19): Implications for Clinical Dental Care
Overview : The recent spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its associated coronavirus disease has gripped the entire inte…
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Locked-In Syndrome Following Cervical Manipulation by a Chiropractor: A Case Report
Overview Vertebrobasilar occlusion poses difficult diagnostic issues and even when properly diagnosed has a poor prognosis. Newer studies highlight a better o…
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Wide Complex Tachycardia
Overview Correct diagnosis of wide complex tachycardia (WCTs) can be challenging. With EMS providers' ever-expanding scope of practice, it is no longer saf…
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Unstable Angina
Overview Unstable angina belongs to the spectrum of clinical presentations referred to collectively as acute coronary syndromes (ACSs), which also includes…
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Severe Distress – COVID 19
Overview Since the emergence of the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection in December 2019, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has rapidly spread…
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Overview Respiratory distress syndrome, also known as hyaline membrane disease, occurs almost exclusively in premature infants. The incidence and severity…
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Preeclampsia for MD's
Overview Preeclampsia is a disorder of widespread vascular endothelial malfunction and vasospasm that occurs after 20 weeks' gestation and can present as l…
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Medical Laboratory Phlebotomists Part 2
Overview Phlebotomy is the act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut (incision) or puncture to obtain a sample for analysis a…
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Medical Laboratory Phlebotomists Part 1
Overview Phlebotomy is the act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut (incision) or puncture to obtain a sample for analysi…
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Medical Laboratory Science Professional Part 2
Overview Medical laboratory science professionals, often called medical laboratorians, are vital healthcare detectives, uncovering and providing laboratory…
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Medical Laboratory Science Professional Part 1
Overview Medical laboratory science professionals, often called medical laboratorians, are vital healthcare detectives, uncovering and providing laboratory…
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Medical Laboratory Assistant Part 2
Overview Medical lab assistants are responsible for collecting and receiving blood, tissue, and other samples from patients, logging, prepping, performing…
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Medical Laboratory Assistant Part 1
Overview Medical lab assistants are responsible for collecting and receiving blood, tissue, and other samples from patients, logging, prepping, performing…
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Psychometric properties of the Care Dependency Scale in stroke survivors in Indonesian hospitals
Overview : This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Indonesian version of the Care Dependency Scale (CDS) among stroke survivors. T…
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Development and psychometric evaluation of nurses and midwives’ perceptions of their roles in primary healthcare
Overview : This study aimed to develop Nurses and Midwives’ Perceptions of their Roles in Primary Healthcare (NMPR-PHC) and evaluate its psychometric propertie…
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Dyspnea: Pathophysiology and a clinical approach - EMT
Overview Dyspnea is defined as a subjective experience of breathing discomfort that consists of qualitatively distinct sensations that vary in intensity a…
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Emphysema, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Asthma
Overview Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are airflow-limited states contained within the disease state known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).…
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Hypertension Part 1
Overview Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. For patients who are sympt…
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Medical Laboratory Technician Part 2
Overview Medical technicians assist with medical diagnoses by performing tests for physicians and hospitals in a laboratory setting. They may test blood, bodi…
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PRP Injections for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Overview Blood derivatives are increasingly used to modulate the intraarticular environment, aiming at reducing inflammatory distress and stimulating anabolis…
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The effectiveness of routine physiotherapy with and without neuromobilization on pain and functional disability in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome: a randomized control clinical trial
Overview The shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) consists of the rotator cuff tendonitis and bursitis of the shoulder1. It shows the inflammation of the su…
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Medical Laboratory Technician: Part 1
Overview Medical technicians assist with medical diagnoses by performing tests for physicians and hospitals in a laboratory setting. They may test blood, b…
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Burn Resuscitation and Early Management
Overview Burn resuscitation refers to the replacement of fluids in burn patients to combat the hypovolemia and hypoperfusion that can result from the body’s s…
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Convulsions and Seizures
Overview Emergency services attend patients who are having a seizure on almost a daily basis. Consequently, they should understand the disease processes re…
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Bradycardia
Overview Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening emergency that requires immediate prehospital care, but to date all treatment guidelines have been based on an in-h…
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Bradycardia
Overview Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening emergency that requires immediate prehospital care, but to date all treatment guidelines have been based on an in-h…
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Anaphylactic Reaction Protocol
Overview Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening emergency that requires immediate prehospital care, but to date all treatment guidelines have been based on an in-h…
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Singing in different rooms: Common or individual adaptation patterns to the acoustic conditions?
Overview : A classical singing performance occurring in different rooms is likely to vary for different reasons. This study investigates to which extent th…
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The Effect of Hearing Aid Use on Cognition in Older Adults: Can We Delay Decline or Even Improve Cognitive Function?
Overview : Hearing loss is a modifiable risk factor for dementia in older adults. Whether hearing aid use can delay the onset of cognitive decline is unknown.…
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Catastrophe in Radiology: Considerations Beyond Common Emergencies
Overview Organizations around the world increasingly prepare for the “what ifs” of our environments. Regulating and certifying agencies mandate organizational…
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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Achilles Tendinopathy
Overview Achilles tendinopathy is confirmed by a clinical symptom triad of pain, swelling, and limited function. Achilles tendon injuries are classified by…
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Guideline summary review an evidence-based clinical guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain
Overview To improve the knowledge base concerning the diagnosis and treatment of nonspecific low back pain in adult patients, the Low Back Pain Work Group…
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Dentists’ Performance in Dentin-Composite Resin Bonding Before and After Hands-On Course Learning
Overview : The restoration longevity depends on a high dentin-composite bond quality. This study investigated learning outcomes when using etch-and-rinse an…
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Dentist gender-related differences in patients’ oral health behaviour
Overview : This study aimed at determining whether oral health behaviour differs between patients regularly checked by male and female dentists. The analysis w…
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The use of interdental brushes or oral irrigators as adjuvants to conventional oral hygiene associated with recurrence of periodontitis in periodontal maintenance therapy: A 6-year prospective study
Overview Prospective studies investigating the influence of adjuvants to oral hygiene procedures on the recurrence of periodontitis (RP) during periodontal ma…
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The effect of using a mobile application (“WhiteTeeth”) on improving oral hygiene: A randomized controlled trial
Overview : The purpose of this article is to evaluate the effectiveness of the “WhiteTeeth” mobile app, a theory based mobile health (mHealth) program for p…
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Differential visual acuity: A new approach to measuring visual acuity.
Overview A novel type of acuity measurement, which we refer to as ‘differential acuity’, requires the observer to identify one unique target among three other…
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COVID-2019 -A comprehensive pathology insight
Overview Corona virus disease-2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus-2 (SARS CoV- 2), a highly contagious single stranded RN…
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Application of tele-podiatry in diabetic foot management: A series of illustrative cases
Overview Telemedicine had been proposed as a tool to manage diabetes, but its role in management of diabetic foot ulcer is still evolving. The COVID-19 pandem…
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Adolescent knee pain: fracture or normal? A case report.
Overview Knee injuries are the second to fourth most common injuries in youth soccer. In this population, sprains/strains, fractures and contusions are most c…
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Clinical Practice Guidelines: Trauma Part 2
Overview “Injury is an increasingly significant health problem throughout the world. Every day, 16 000 people die from injuries, and for every person who dies…
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Clinical Practice Guidelines: Pain and Procedural Sedation
Overview “The management of acute traumatic pain is a crucial component of pre-hospital care and yet the assessment and administration of analgesia is highly…
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Clinical Practice Guidelines: Obstetrics and Gynaecology Part 4
Overview There were no evidence-based clinical practice guidelines addressing obstetric issues from a purely pre-hospital emergency services perspective. D…
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Clinical Practice Guidelines: Obstetrics and Gynecology Part 3
Overview There were no evidence-based clinical practice guidelines addressing obstetric issues from a purely pre-hospital emergency services perspective. D…
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Clinical Practice Guidelines: Obstetrics and Gynaecology Part 2
Overview There were no evidence-based clinical practice guidelines addressing obstetric issues from a purely pre-hospital emergency services perspective. D…
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Clinical Practice Guidelines: Obstetrics and Gynecology Part 1
Overview There were no evidence-based clinical practice guidelines addressing obstetric issues from a purely pre-hospital emergency services perspective. D…
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Clinical Practice Guidelines: Neonatal Resuscitation
Overview Monitoring equipment for neonates and infants may not be uniformly available to all EMS providers. All ALS providers should have monitoring equipm…
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Clinical Practice Guidelines: Fever and Sepsis
Overview Feverish illness in young children usually indicates an underlying infection and is a cause of concern for parents and carers. Despite advances in…
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Clinical Practice Guidelines: Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) and General Care in Emergencies
Overview There is growing evidence that good early stroke management can reduce damage to the brain and minimise the effects of stroke. Because of this ear…
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Clinical Practice Guidelines: Airway Part 2
Overview Oxygen is one of the most common medications administered during the care of patients who present with medical emergencies. At present, oxygen app…
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Clinical Practice Guidelines: Adult Resuscitation Part 3
Overview The correct and timely identification of cardiac arrest is critical to ensuring (1) the appropriate dispatch of a high-priority response, (2) the…
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Clinical Practice Guidelines: Adult Resuscitation Part 2
Overview The correct and timely identification of cardiac arrest is critical to ensuring (1) the appropriate dispatch of a high-priority response, (2) the…
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Clinical Practice Guidelines: Adult Resuscitation Part 1
Overview The correct and timely identification of cardiac arrest is critical to ensuring (1) the appropriate dispatch of a high-priority response, (2) the…
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Clinical Practice Guidelines: Airway Part 1
Overview Oxygen is one of the most common medications administered during the care of patients who present with medical emergencies. At present, oxygen app…
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Clinical Practice Guidelines: Acute Coronary Care Syndrome Part 2
Overview Chest pain and acute dyspnoea are among the most frequent causes of out-of-hospital emergency medical services (EMS) activation. The challenge of…
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Clinical Practice Guidelines: Respiratory
Overview Asthma is a common condition which produces a significant workload for general practice, hospital outpatient clinics and inpatient admissions. Muc…
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Clinical Practice Guidelines: Seizures
Overview Paediatric and adult seizures are managed in essentially the same way, with the focus on identification, injury prevention, rapid termination and…
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Clinical Practice Guidelines: Trauma Part 1
Overview “Injury is an increasingly significant health problem throughout the world. Every day, 16 000 people die from injuries, and for every person who d…
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Viral Pneumonia Part 3
Overview The reported incidence of viral pneumonia (see the image below) has increased during the past decade. In part, this apparent increase simply reflects…
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Viral Pneumonia Part 2
Overview The reported incidence of viral pneumonia (see the image below) has increased during the past decade. In part, this apparent increase simply reflects…
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Viral Pneumonia Part 1
Overview The reported incidence of viral pneumonia (see the image below) has increased during the past decade. In part, this apparent increase simply reflects…
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Diabetes Mellitus Part 3
Overview Type 2 diabetes mellitus consists of an array of dysfunctions characterized by hyperglycemia and resulting from the combination of resistance to insu…
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Diabetes Mellitus Part 2
Overview Type 2 diabetes mellitus consists of an array of dysfunctions characterized by hyperglycemia and resulting from the combination of resistance to insu…
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Diabetes Mellitus Part 1
Overview Type 2 diabetes mellitus consists of an array of dysfunctions characterized by hyperglycemia and resulting from the combination of resistance to insu…
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Bridging the Theory-Practice Gap with Dental Hygiene Instrumentation Videos
Overview Dental educators are challenged to bridge the theory-practice gap to enhance the educational experience and meet the diverse learning needs of studen…
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Work stress and occupational burnout among Dental Staff in a Medical Centre
Overview Research on work stress and occupational burnout among Taiwanese dental staff is scarce. Thus, this study aimed to explore work stress and occupat…
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Factors affecting patient safety culture among dental healthcare workers: A nationwide cross-sectional survey
Overview Patient safety is a major healthcare challenge. Due to a lack of safety culture knowledge among dental professionals, our objectives were to measure…
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Ocular hazards of curing light units used in dental practice - A systematic review
Overview The purpose of this article is to examine the literature and summarize studies that describe the potential ocular hazards that are posed by different…
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Mixed-methods research: A tutorial for speech-language therapists and audiologists in South Africa
Overview The aim of this tutorial is to increase awareness of the value of MMR, especially for readers less familiar with this research approach. A literat…
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Pharmacological and Dietary Factors in preventing Colorectal Cancer
Overview Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most prevalent neoplasm worldwide and fourth most frequent reason of cancer-related death throughout the w…
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Plus Disease in Retinopathy of Prematurity: More Than Meets the ICROP
Overview Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a vasoproliferative reti¬nal disease affecting premature infants, is a leading cause of childhood blindness t…
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Technique for single axillary incision robotic assisted quadrantectomy and immediate partial breast reconstruction with robotic latissimus dorsi flap harvest for breast cancer
Overview The clinical application of robotic surgery in breast conserving surgery or volume replacement with robotic latissimus dorsi flap harvest (RLDFH)…
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Factors Associated with Dental Fear and Anxiety in Children Aged 7 to 9 Years
Overview Dental fear and anxiety (DFA) is one of the major challenges in pediatric dentistry. The prevalence is estimated to approximately 9%. Using the ch…
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Dental anxiety in patients attending a student dental clinic
Overview This study investigated the expectations and experiences of a sample of new patients visiting an Australian regional university Student Dental Cli…
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A Review of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea and the Role of the Dentist
Overview Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (POSA), considered most severe in the spectrum of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), is highly prevalent and affe…
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Mortality effects of timing alternatives for hip fracture surgery
Overview: The appropriate timing of hip fracture surgery remains a matter of debate. It was sought to estimate the effect of changes in timing policy and t…
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Primary care randomised controlled trial of a tailored interactive website for the self-management of respiratory infections (Internet Doctor).
OVERVIEW Respiratory tract infection (RTI) is very common and most people suffer from it every year. Some people even suffer from it more than once with consu…
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