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Understanding health literacy in men: a cross-sectional survey
BackgroundMales have a shorter life expectancy than females. Men are less likely to seek the advice of a health professional or utilise preventive...
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Efficacy of relational agents for loneliness across age groups: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundLoneliness is a serious public health concern. Although previous interventions have had some success in mitigating loneliness, the field is...
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Thalamocortical functional connectivity and rapid antidepressant and antisuicidal effects of low-dose ketamine infusion among patients with treatment-resistant depression
Previous studies have shown an association between the thalamocortical dysconnectivity and treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Whether a single...
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The edutainment program on knowledge, perception, and uptake of cervical cancer screening among Muslim women in Southern Thailand: a quasi experimental study
IntroductionCervical cancer is a significant global health concern and is the third most common cancer in women. Owing to their religious beliefs,...
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Epidemiological studies of Isoparorchis hypselobagri (Digenea: Trematoda) infecting freshwater catfish Wallago attu in the Aligarh region of Uttar Pradesh
Fisheries and aquaculture are crucial for ensuring food security and are significant sources of income and social advancement in develo** nations....
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Gender differences in triglyceride glucose index predictive power for type 2 diabetes mellitus: a Chinese cohort study
ObjectiveThis study aims to explore the association between the triglyceride glucose (TyG) index and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Chinese men...
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High-frequency low-intensity semiconductor laser irradiation enhances osteogenic differentiation of human cementoblast lineage cells
PurposeLaser irradiation activates a range of cellular processes in the periodontal components and promotes tissue repair. However, its effect on...
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Managing abdominal cocoon syndrome complicated by intestinal necrosis and unexpected amelioration of depression after surgery: a case report
BackgroundAbdominal cocoon is a very uncommon yet dangerous cause of intestinal obstruction.
Case presentationWe present a case of a 62-year-old...
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Cervical cystic hygroma in adults: a case report
BackgroundsManifestation of cystic hygroma in adulthood is very rare. The rarity of cystic hygroma in adults has caused problems in its diagnosis and...
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Quantifying impairment and disease severity using AI models trained on healthy subjects
Automatic assessment of impairment and disease severity is a key challenge in data-driven medicine. We propose a framework to address this challenge,...
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Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on male reproductive system and fertility
ObjectiveEvaluate the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on male fertility.
DesignComprehensive analysis of studies exploring virus presence, inflammation, and...
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A transversal cross-sectional study of factors related to HPV vaccination status and cancer screening participation among French women aged 25–40
BackgroundIn 2020, uterine cervical cancer (UCC) was the 12th most common cancer among women in France and the 4th worldwide. French health...
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Universal eye screening: perinatal risk factors and ocular abnormalities in 1795 newborns not meeting retinopathy of prematurity criteria
ObjectivesThis prospective cohort study aimed to investigate the ocular outcomes of universal eye screening in newborns and assess the relationship...
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Effect of in-line filtration in newborns: study protocol of the Intravenous Neonatal Central Access Safety (INCAS) randomized controlled trial
BackgroundParticulate contamination due to infusion therapy (administration of parenteral nutrition and medications) carries a potential health risk...
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The effectiveness and safety of acupoint herbal patching for allergic rhinitis: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundAllergic rhinitis (AR) is a common inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa that is characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, nasal...
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Deep learning for multi-type infectious keratitis diagnosis: A nationwide, cross-sectional, multicenter study
The main cause of corneal blindness worldwide is keratitis, especially the infectious form caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and Acanthamoeba. The...
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Accuracy of dental implant placement using different dynamic navigation and robotic systems: an in vitro study
Computer-aided implant surgery has undergone continuous development in recent years. In this study, active and passive systems of dynamic navigation...
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of picosecond KTP and fractional thulium lasers on pigmented-type periorbital dark circles
ObjectiveTo determine the effectiveness of picosecond KTP in reducing peri-ocular dark circles caused mainly by excessive pigmentation and to compare...
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Assessment of airflow limitation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea
BackgroundObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep breathing disorder affecting 9–25% of the general adult population.
AimTo assess...
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SERS and electrochemical dual-mode detection of miRNA-141 by using single Au@Ag nanowire as a new platform
As biomarkers of cancer, the accurate and sensitive detection of microRNAs is of great significance. Therefore, we proposed a surface-enhanced Raman...
