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STRONGHOLD first-year results of biomechanically calculated abdominal wall repair: a propensity score matching
PurposeEvery year around 70,000 people in Germany suffer from an abdominal incisional hernia that requires surgical treatment. Five years after...
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Three-year follow-up of the grip concept: an open, prospective, observational registry study on biomechanically calculated abdominal wall repair for complex incisional hernias
PurposeWe studied the effectiveness of biomechanically calculated abdominal wall reconstructions for incisional hernias of varying complexity in an...
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Evolutions of extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO): perspectives for advanced hollow fiber membrane
Hollow fiber membrane is incorporated into an extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO), and the function of the membrane determines the ECMO's...
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Exploring consistent ratios in morphometry of the proximal tibia: insights for knee arthroplasty
IntroductionThe current study, which delves into proximal tibia morphometric parameters in a Greek sample, not only analyzes whether specific linear...
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3D porous structure imaging of membranes for medical devices using scanning probe microscopy and electron microscopy: from membrane science points of view
The evolution of hemodialysis membranes (dialyzer, artificial kidney) was remarkable, since Dow Chemical began manufacturing hollow fiber...
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Rural reality contradicts the ethnographic literature—a nationwide survey on folk beliefs and people's affection for the stork in Poland
BackgroundDue to early synanthropization and ecological and behavioural features, the White Stork Ciconia ciconia became the most cherished of...
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Lay beliefs of COVID-19 vaccine refusal among intercity commercial drivers in the Volta region of Ghana: recommendations for improved vaccine uptake
BackgroundThe COVID-19 vaccine has faced increased hesitancy in Ghana and the Volta region in particular since its rollout. Acceptance of the vaccine...
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Approaches, advantages, and challenges to photon counting detector and multi-energy CT
Photon counting detector CT (PCD-CT) is the newest major development in CT technology and has been commercially available since 2021. It offers major...
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Gentrification as Urban Spatial Construction of Whiteness: Guilt, Shame, Dissociation, and Beyond
Existing urban studies literature contends that middle-class white populations gentrify neighborhoods as part of an economic strategy, but this...
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First case report of dermatitis associated with Leporacarus gibbus in cat
BackgroundLeporacarus gibbus is a highly specific acarian parasitizing in rabbits, with a proven zoonotic potential. While the majority of cases of L....
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Chronic Gastro-Duodenal Ulcerative Disease and the Death of Father Stephan Schätzl from Viechtwang (Austria)
Stephan Schätzl was the parish priest of Viechtwang, Upper Austria. He lived in the aftermath of the Peace of Augsburg in a period of schism between...
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Population-Based Trends in Cervical Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Brazil: Focusing on Black and Indigenous Population Disparities
ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore trends in cervical cancer (CC) incidence and mortality rates according to race/skin color in Brazil focusing on...
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Ophthalmic artery flow direction change predicts recurrence of ischemic stroke after carotid stenting: a longitudinal observational study
Background and purposeThe implantation of carotid artery stents prevents recurrent ischemic stroke in patients with carotid stenosis. This study...
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Impact of COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders on Health Behaviors and Anxiety in Black and White Americans
BackgroundIn the United States (US), the incidence and severity of COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths are higher in Black compared to...
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Factors influencing stress and resilience among Egyptian medical students: a multi-centric cross-sectional study
BackgroundPsychological stress is a common psychological comorbidity among medical students and worsens their quality of life. Psychological...
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Mental Health and Religiosity Amongst Marialionceros in Venezuela
Although the religion of Maria Lionza is practiced throughout Venezuela, it is not in the mainstream of Venezuelan culture. As a result,...