Influencing factors of early post-traumatic stress disorder in young and middle-aged individuals with open globe injuries in west China: a cross-sectional study by Yi-Man Li, Xin Zhang, Ji-Hong Zeng, Hong-Mei Luo

“…AIM: To evaluate the prevalence of early post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among young and middle-aged patients who have suffered open globe injuries, and to identify the psychosocial factors influencing PTSD in these patients. METHODS: A total of 280 patients who underwent ocular trauma surgery between January 2023 and January 2024 were selected through convenience sampling. …”
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“We really need to surround people with care:” a qualitative examination of service providers’ perspectives on barriers to HIV care in Manitoba, Canada by Cheryl Sobie, Katharina Maier, Margaret Haworth-Brockman, Enrique Villacis-Alvarez, Yoav Keynan, Zulma Vanessa Rueda

“…Abstract Objective To identify barriers to HIV care from the perspectives of HIV service providers in Manitoba (MB), Canada during the 2020–2022 period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods In this qualitative study, we conducted semi-structured interviews with HIV service providers between October 2022 and January 2023. …”
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Evaluation of the covariation between leukotriene B4, prostaglandin E2, and hematologic inflammatory parameters in a canine pentylenetetrazole-induced seizure model by Yoonhoi Koo, Taesik Yun, Yeon Chae, Dohee Lee, Hakhyun Kim, Mhan-Pyo Yang, Byeong-Teck Kang

“…This study was performed to identify the hematologic inflammatory parameters (HIPs) and inflammatory mediators that change after a single seizure in a canine pentylenetetrazole (PTZ)-induced seizure model.MethodsFive healthy Beagle dogs were used in this study. …”
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Preliminary Testing of the Discussion of Patient Life Goals Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for Dialysis Facilities by Claudia Dahlerus, Noelle E. Carlozzi, Katrina Price, Jennifer A. Miner, Richard A. Hirth, Garrett Gremel, Peisong Han, Wei Zhang, Jennifer Sardone, Jesse Roach, Wilfred Agbenyikey, Stephanie L. Clark, Golden Horton, Alexander Yaldo, Joseph M. Messana

“…Analytic Approach: Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and item response theory methods, including the graded response model (GRM) and differential item functioning (DIF). …”
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Barriers and facilitators to medication-assisted treatment for cocaine use disorder among men who have sex with men: a qualitative study by Elaine Hsiang, Kishan Patel, Erin C. Wilson, Alexandrea Dunham, Janet Ikeda, Tim Matheson, Glenn-Milo Santos

“…While there have been numerous trials evaluating possible medications for CUD, there is a scarcity of qualitative data on the barriers and facilitators of medication-assisted treatment. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 participants enrolled in a phase II randomized control trial evaluating extended-release lorcaserin among MSM with CUD. …”
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The relationship between perceived academic stress and college students’ employment anxiety: the mediating role of psychological resilience by Mengshan Yang, Xin Li, Xiaoye Qin, Xusheng Tian, Hao Zhang, Hongjuan Wen

“…Employment anxiety has emerged as a significant mental health issue during the transition from school to work, but its underlying mechanisms remain underexplored.ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the mediating role of psychological resilience in the relationship between academic stress and employment anxiety among Chinese undergraduate students.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1124 students from three universities in China. …”
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Medical Education Satisfaction and Change of Intended Specialty among Graduating Students by Intersectional Position by Carl G. Streed, Elle Lett, Amy Lynn Michals, Emily Sisson, May Navarra, Jessica Halem, Scott R. Chaiet

“…Methods: Using data from 2018 to 2020 Association of American Medical Colleges Graduation Questionnaire (GQ) and matching Matriculating Student Questionnaire (MSQ), our study had three primary outcomes: any change in specialty from matriculation to graduation, a change in specialty from less welcoming to more welcoming specialty for sexual and gender minority (SGM) students, and overall satisfaction with medical education. …”
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Alternate nostril breathing (Nadi-Shodhana Pranayama) and its impact on perceived stress and hearing threshold among medical students; a prospective study by Smitha Nagendrappa, Sudhir Goppenahalli Kumaraswamy, Vinay Hosagavi Ramalingaiah

“…Aims and Objectives: This study aimed to assess the effect of alternate nostril breathing (Nadi-Shodhana Pranayama) on perceived stress and auditory thresholds (AT) among medical students. Materials and Methods: Following institutional ethics committee approval, a sample of 60 consenting students aged 18–26 years participated in a 3-month intervention, where they practiced pranayama for 15–20 min, 5 days a week. …”
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Performance expectancy benefits acceptance towards digital support for self-regulation by Maria Wirzberger, Laura Bareiß, Veronika Herbst, Adrian Stock, Jule Kembitzky

“…Building on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), this research explores which factors can foster or hinder the intention to use an exemplary software to support self-regulation. Methods: A sample of 96 adult volunteers watched a short introductory video explaining how the software focUS fosters self-regulated studying and working. …”
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Exploring the impact of a medication adherence intervention on recovery and mental health outcomes: A secondary analysis of the MAT-PLUS pilot RCT by Kevin Wenzel, Julia Thomas, Jennifer Carrano, Jennifer Stidham, Marc Fishman

“…The MAT-PLUS (Medication Adherence Therapy: Psychosocial Leverage Using a Significant other) intervention combines assertive outreach, significant other involvement, and low-barrier access to medicine to improve retention on XR-NTX, and has shown promising results in a pilot RCT. Methods: This report explored secondary outcomes from the MAT-PLUS pilot RCT (NCT03567356) to determine the impact of the intervention on recovery experience as measured by the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS) and mental health indicators as measured by the patient health questionnaire- somatic, anxiety, depression scale (PHQ-SADS) on N = 41 participants. …”
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Heterosexist Discrimination and Substance Use in Young Adult Sexual Minority Men: Examining the Moderating Role of Mindfulness by Dale Dagar Maglalang, Lance Keene, Fatima A. Mabrouk, Jasmine Agostino, Arryn A. Guy, Shufang Sun

“…The purpose of this study is to examine the association between heterosexist discrimination and substance use in young adult sexual minority men (YASMM), and if dispositional mindfulness can moderate this relationship. Methods: Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the association of heterosexist discrimination and cigarette, e-cigarette, and hazardous drinking in a sample of YASMM (18–35 years old; n = 325) from a national survey. …”
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Study protocol for a randomised double-blinded, sham-controlled, prospective, cross-over clinical trial of vagal neuromodulation for pain treatment in patients with chronic pancrea... by Asbjørn Mohr Drewes, Søren Schou Olesen, Jens Brøndum Frøkjær, Christina Brock, Janusiya Anajan Muthulingam, Tine Maria Hansen

“…During the study period, patients will record their daily pain experience in a diary (primary clinical endpoint). In addition, all subjects will undergo testing which will include MRI, quantitative sensory testing, cardiac vagal tone assessment and collecting blood samples, before and after the two treatments to investigate mechanisms underlying VNS effects. …”
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Leadership and job satisfaction among physicians in the Cyprus public healthcare system by Ioanna Gregoriou, Eleftheria C. Economidou, Demetris Avraam, Elpidoforos S. Soteriades, Evridiki Papastavrou, Andreas Charalambous, Antonis Stylianides, Anastasios Merkouris

“…We evaluated the association between physicians’ leadership and job satisfaction among health professionals in the public health sector of Cyprus. Methods A cross-sectional survey with self-administered questionnaires was implemented among all physicians from the public health sector of Cyprus (Ministry of Health, administration offices, public hospitals and healthcare centers). …”
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In-house designed simulation courses versus society-accredited designs by international societies: A comparative analysis by Abramovich, Igor, Beilstein, Jakob, Kornemann, Eva, Berger-Estilita, Joana, Schröder, Torsten

“…Future research should include a broader sample, more rigorous content analysis, longitudinal follow-up, and detailed participant experience data to enhance the depth and applicability of findings.…”
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Efficacy of nutrient supplements in managing malnutrition and sarcopenia in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysi... by Hong-yan Zheng, Hao-yu Zhang, Kuang-hao Wu, Wen-jie Cai, Zhou-zhou Li, Xin-yu Song

“…Methods and analysis Two reviewers will independently search seven databases—PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, and the Cochrane Library—for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published before August 31, 2024. …”
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ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF ENDOGENOUS AND EXOGENOUS FACTORS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERI-IMPLANTITIS FOLLOWING DENTAL IMPLANTATION by Viktor D. Kindiy, Petro A. Hasiuk, Dmytro D. Kindiy, Iurii A. Gasiuk, Serhiy G. Zubchenko, Tetiana I. Dzetsiukh, Anna Z. Mykolenko

“…The success of dental implant placement depends on the patient’s overall health, the implant placement technique, the skill and experience of the implantologist, and post-operative care. …”
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Investigating the risk factors for antibiotic lock therapy failure in pediatric cancer: a single center retrospective analysis by Hatice Karaoğlu Asrak, Nurşen Belet, Özlem Tüfekçi, Canan Özlü, Birsen Baysal, Dilek İnce

“…Methods. All cases with CRBSI and treated with ALT administiration in children with cancer between January 2015 and May 2019 were reviewed. …”
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Hepatitis B-related awareness among health care workers in Belgrade, Serbia by Kisić-Tepavčević Darija, Kanazir Milena, Marić Gorica, Zarić Milica, Lončarević Goranka, Gazibara Tatjana, Maksimović Nataša, Pekmezović Tatjana

“…The aim of this study was to estimate the level of knowledge regarding HBV among HCWs in Serbia. Methods. A random sample of 352 HCWs, stratified by occupation, was selected from the list of employees in the Clinical Centre of Serbia during December 2015. …”
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The sexual dysfunction in women with thyroid disorders: a meta-analysis by Nader Salari, Pegah Heidarian, Framarz Jalili, Fateme Babajani, Shamarina Shohaimi, Maryam Nasirian, Masoud Mohammadi

“…This study aims to assess the global prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women with thyroid disorders. Methods Systematic searches were performed across electronic databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar, to retrieve studies reporting the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in patients with thyroid disorders up to February 8, 2024. …”
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Structural equation modeling of the relationship between character strengths and marital relationship quality: The mediating role of integrative self-knowlege by Hannaneh Sadeghi, Mehrangiz Shoaa kazemi, Jaafar Moharami

“…Aims: The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between character strengths and marital relationship quality using structural equation modeling, with integrative self-knowlege as a mediator. Methods: The current descriptive and correlational research was conducted using structural equation modeling. …”
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