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Admiration and motivation: key factors in managing PTSD among firefighters
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) presents a significant challenge for firefighters. While research suggests that admiration may have a positive...
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Imaging-based body fat distribution and diabetic retinopathy in general US population with diabetes: an NHANES analysis (2003–2006 and 2011–2018)
BackgroundLimited studies have investigated the correlation between fat distribution and the risk of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in the general...
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Effectiveness of synthetic versus autologous bone grafts in foot and ankle surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundAll orthopaedic procedures, comprising foot and ankle surgeries, seemed to show a positive trend, recently. Bone grafts are commonly...
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Emerging biologic augmentation strategies for meniscal repair: a systematic review
BackgroundMeniscal repair should be the gold standard. However, the meniscus is poorly vascularized and even an excellent meniscus repair may not...
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Diffusion-tensor magnetic resonance imaging as a non-invasive assessment of extracellular matrix remodeling in lumbar paravertebral muscles of rats with sarcopenia
BackgroundExtracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling in skeletal muscle is a significant factor in the development of sarcopenia. This study aims to...
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The addition of mycoprotein to a mixed-meal impacts postprandial glucose kinetics without altering blood glucose concentrations: a randomised controlled trial
BackgroundMycoprotein is a high-fibre food previously shown to reduce postprandial glucose concentrations when ingested within a mixed-meal. We...
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Association between body mass index and semen quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The continuous decline of human semen quality during the past decades has drawn much concern globally. Previous studies have suggested a link between...
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Assessing risk for severe domestic violence and related homicides perpetrated by partners and in-laws: adapted danger assessments for women in abusive relationships in India
Despite domestic violence and related homicides perpetrated by partners and/or in-laws being a significant public health problem in India, there are...
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Drinking water source and exposure to regulated water contaminants in the California Teachers Study cohort
BackgroundPollutants including metals/metalloids, nitrate, disinfection byproducts, and volatile organic compounds contaminate federally regulated...
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on antidepressant consumption in the Central region of Portugal: interrupted time series
PurposeTo evaluate the impact of the pandemic on the consumption of antidepressive agents in Central Portugal.
MethodsTo estimate the causal effect...
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Replacement of sedentary behavior with various physical activities and the risk of incident depression: a prospective analysis of accelerator-measured and self-reported UK Biobank data
PurposeTo examine the dose‒response relationships of sedentary behavior (SB) and physical activities (PAs) with depression, and to explore the...
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Association between negative life events and suicidal behavior in adolescents: roles of core self-evaluation, depression and gender
PurposeNegative life events are essential proximal factors that may induce suicidal behavior in adolescents, but the mechanisms connecting this link...
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Prevalence of interarm blood pressure difference is notably higher in women; the Viborg population-based screening program (VISP)
BackgroundBilateral blood pressure (BP) measurement is important in cardiovascular prevention for identifying systolic interarm BP difference (IAD)...
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Urban Scaling Functions: Emission, Pollution and Health
Urban scaling is widely used to characterize the population dependence of city indicators including greenhouse gas emission. Here we analyze the...
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“Older people will die of old age. I’ll die of climate change”: engaging children and young people in climate decision making for public health
BackgroundThe climate crisis is a significant risk to the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and future generations. While there are...
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Challenges in the Transition from Acute Hospital Care to Home for Spanish-Speaking Latino Patients with TBI and Families: Perspectives of Healthcare Providers and Interpreters
Language-based disparities negatively impact patient outcomes. Spanish-speaking Latino patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) transitioning home...
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Physical activity is associated with lower mortality in adults with obesity: a systematic review with meta-analysis
BackgroundObesity is a complex chronic disease associated with several adverse health outcomes that increase mortality risk. Physical activity (PA)...
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Changes in femoral anteversion after intramedullary nailing for pediatric femoral shaft fracture: a multicenter study
BackgroundThe rotational change after using a flexible intramedullary (IM) nail for femoral shaft fractures has been a concern for many surgeons....
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Wearable cuffless blood pressure tracking: when will they be good enough?
Wearable health monitoring is a multibillion-dollar industry. But the holy grail is probably getting it right for blood pressure monitoring without a...
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Exosomes derived from human urine–derived stem cells ameliorate IL-1β-induced intervertebral disk degeneration
BackgroundHuman intervertebral disk degeneration (IVDD) is a sophisticated degenerative pathological process. A key cause of IVDD progression is...
