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The tumor-stroma ratio in giant cell tumor of bone: associations with the immune microenvironment and responsiveness to denosumab treatment
BackgroundCurrently, there is limited understanding regarding the clinical significance of the tumor-stroma ratio (TSR) in giant cell tumor of bone...
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Psychometric evaluation of the Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale (ARMS) in Australians living with gout
This study aimed to examine psychometric properties of the Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale (ARMS) in people with gout. We conducted...
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Perception of couples’ on multipurpose prevention technology attribute choice: the case of MTN 045
BackgroundMultipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) are products capable of simultaneously addressing multiple sexual and reproductive health needs...
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Higher rates of intraoperative fractures with compaction broaching compared to conventional broaching during hip hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fractures
PurposeIntraoperative periprosthetic femoral fracture (IPFF) is a known iatrogenic complication during hemiarthroplasty (HA) which may lead to...
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Risk factors for persistent fatal opioid-involved overdose clusters in Massachusetts 2011–2021: a spatial statistical analysis with socio-economic, accessibility, and prescription factors
BackgroundFatal opioid-involved overdose rates increased precipitously from 5.0 per 100,000 population to 33.5 in Massachusetts between 1999 and 2022.
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Comparison of the use of biocompatible materials and titanium in the treatment of midshaft clavicle fractures with a patient-specific plate: a finite element analysis study
BackgroundClavicular midshaft fractures treated with titanium plates may encounter complications like implant failure. We assess if alternative...
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Global prevalence and predictors of scabies among prisoners: systematic review and meta-analysis
IntroductionScabies is a widespread issue in prisons due to overcrowded living conditions and limited healthcare resources. A recent study published...
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Projection of the prevalence of tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer incidence using cigarette smoking prevalence in Iran from 1990 to 2018: a comparison of latent period-based models with standard forecasting models
BackgroundSmoking is the major risk factor for tracheal, bronchus, and lung (TBL) cancers. We investigated the feasibility of projecting TBL cancer...
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The abortion trend after the pronatalist turn of population policies in Iran: a systematic review from 2005 to 2022
ObjectiveGiven Iran’s recent shift towards pronatalist population policies, concerns have arisen regarding the potential increase in abortion rates....
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Using the illness-death model to estimate age- and sex-standardized incidence rates of diabetes in Mexico from 2003 to 2015
BackgroundWe aimed to estimate the age-specific and age-standardized incidence rate of diabetes for men and women in Mexico between 2003 and 2015,...
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The effectiveness of the WHO school mental health package in promoting mental health literacy among secondary school teachers in Qatar: a randomized controlled trial
Teachers’ mental health literacy (MHL) is fundamental for recognizing and assisting students with mental disorders. The aim of this study was to...
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Risk factors associated with underweight in children aged one to two years: a longitudinal study
BackgroundUnderweight is a prevalent health issue in children. This study aimed to identify factors associated with underweight in children aged 1–2...
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Preclinical SPECT and PET: Joint EANM and ESMI procedure guideline for implementing an efficient quality control programme
The aim of this guideline is to provide recommendations for the implementation of an effective and efficient quality control (QC) programme for SPECT...
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The hospital emigration to another region in the light of the environmental, social and governance model in Italy during the period 2004-2021
The following article presents an analysis of the impact of the Environmental, Social and Governance-ESG determinants on Hospital Emigration to...
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Willingness to receive mpox vaccine among men who have sex with men: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundSince May 2022, mpox outbreaks have been occurring in non-mpox endemic areas, with the main population affected being men who have sex with...
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Commercially available activity monitors such as the fitbit charge and apple watch show poor validity in patients with gait aids after total knee arthroplasty
PurposeThe aim of this study is to determine the validity of consumer grade step counter devices during the early recovery period after knee...
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Evaluating [225Ac]Ac-FAPI-46 for the treatment of soft-tissue sarcoma in mice
PurposeFibroblast Activation Protein (FAP) is an emerging theranostic target that is highly expressed on cancer-associated fibroblasts and on certain...
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