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Doing a double take: when transthoracic echocardiography fails for mitral valve annuloplasty ring endocarditis with Streptococcus pyogenes: a case report
BackgroundThis case highlights several complications of a late and rare presentation of culture-negative Streptococcus pyogenes endocarditis of a...
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Innovative approaches in discussions of diabetes among healthcare sector actors in Germany
The dramatic growth in the rate of diabetes prompts serious debates about awareness, early diagnosis, and care interventions. This Viewpoint aims to...
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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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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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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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Social costs associated with fibromyalgia in Spain
BackgroundFibromyalgia is a chronic rheumatic disease of unknown aetiology, highly disabling and mainly affecting women. The aim of our work is to...
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Religious Belief Among Women in Australia: Characteristics and Role in Influencing Children’s Health-Related Quality of Life and Lifestyle
Religiosity can be an important factor in women’s health-related behaviour, attitudes, and decision-making. Evidence however, regarding the...
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Mindfulness in Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Can the Use of a Mindfulness Diary Positively Influence the Therapeutic Outcome of Orthopedic Rehabilitation?
ObjectivesMindfulness is a proven therapeutic practice for reducing anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, which are factors that influence the...
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Association Between Physical Activity, Sedentary Time, and Technology Use in Autistic Adults
There is little understanding of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior as preventive health behaviors in autistic adults. Technology has been...
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Stability and Validity of Self-Reported Depression and Anxiety in Autistic Youth
The aim of this study was to assess test-retest reliability and diagnostic validity of self-report instruments of depression and anxiety in autistic...
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Physical and Emotional Sibling Violence Behaviors with Closest-Aged Siblings in Childhood: An Exploratory Study Examining Associations with Sibling Relationships in Adulthood
Research examining the influence of physical and emotional sibling violence on siblings’ relationships across the lifespan is scant. This exploratory...
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The socioeconomic drivers of pesticide use in floriculture: insights from greenhouse rose production in Ecuador
While a significant body of research has addressed the negative health implications of the use of pesticides in flower production, little attention...
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Multiple lung abscesses and cold agglutinin syndrome following coronavirus disease 2019: a case report
BackgroundCold agglutination syndrome is a subtype of autoimmune hemolytic anemia. The condition is referred to as “cold” because the antibodies...
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Sustainability assessment of Sweden’s nuclear power: implications of the new expansion plans
Amid the global energy and climate crises, phasing out fossil fuel has become an international priority. Nuclear energy is re-emerging as a...
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Wild animal trafficking in Brazil: challenges for fauna protection
This scientific article addresses the issue of wild animal trafficking, which ranks as the third largest form of illicit trade worldwide and demands...
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Nexus Between Financial Inclusion, Digital Inclusion and Health Outcomes: Evidence from Develo** Economies
This research analyses the nexus between financial inclusion, digital inclusion and health outcomes in develo** countries. In comparison with...
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Is creativity a reality in Bulgaria cities? An empirical study in the pre-pandemic period
This study aims to obtain a composite index characterizing Bulgarian districts about their creativity by presenting results for the pre-pandemic. The...
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Concise review on naturally derived flame-retardants for cotton fabrics
The domestic and industrial utilization of cotton fiber is largely restricted primarily due to its highly flammable nature. Although halogen-based...
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Effects of Different Concentrations of Weak Acid Fracturing Fluid on the Microstructure of Coal
As a crucial factor that influences the hydraulic fracturing effectiveness of coal seams, fracturing fluids have garnered increasing attention. Among...
