Simultaneous electrocardiogram during routine electroencephalogram: arrhythmia rates through the eyes of the cardiologist by Halil Onder, Irsel Tezer, Vedat Hekimsoy, Serap Saygi

“…Objective: To investigate arrhythmia rates detected by simultaneous 2-lead ECG in our patient sample undergoing routine EEG. Remarkably, we sought to assess the possible expansion of results with a more experienced interpretation of simultaneous ECG. …”
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Bridging the divide: the role of HBCU law schools in addressing the equitable development goals of US metropolitan areas by Adeshola Akintobi, Adeshola Akintobi, Sabine O’Hara, Elgloria Harrison, John Brittain

“…The study examines whether these law schools deliver what their stated priorities promise, namely, to meaningfully contribute to the equitable development goals of the communities where they are located.MethodsUsing a systematic review of publicly available documents as well as case study materials from the five metro areas, the study reveals a strong alignment between the clinical work offered by the law schools in our sample and the development needs of the metropolitan areas where they are located.ResultsThese alignments are particularly evident in the areas of affordable housing, youth advocacy, immigration, and economic justice.DiscussionWhile the study is limited by its reliance on publicly available data, the findings suggest that HBCU law schools and their clinical programs provide critical contributions to the civic infrastructure of US metropolitan areas seeking to achieve equitable urban revitalization. …”
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Smile perception among dental students and interns: the role of gender and academic level by Huma Farid, Shameen Haroon, Aisha Sher, Ayesha Yasir

“…This study was conducted to assess the association between the perception of esthetic smile components and demographic variables. Methods This comparative cross-sectional study was conducted at Margalla Dental College Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, using a census approach including dental students and interns. …”
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Brain spect in the pre-surgical evaluation of epileptic patients preliminary results by Carlos A. Buchpiguel, Arthur Cukiert, Fausto H. Hironaka, Giovani G. Cerri, Alvaro E. A. Magalhães, Raul Marino Jr.

“…Pre-surgical evaluation of epileptic patients consists of neurological examination, intensive electroencephalographic (EEG) monitoring and anatomical studies (CT and MRI). Functional methods such as PET and SPECT imaging are now used more frequently. …”
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ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL INACTIVITY AMONG THE WORKING POPULATION OF RYAZAN REGION (ACCORDING TO THE STUDY MERIDIAN-RO) by Е. V. Filippov, V. S. Petrov

“…Objective: to study the levels of PA and its relationship with other risk factors among the working population of the Ryazan Region. Material and methods. The MERIDIAN­RO study was conducted as a prospective cohort with cross­sectional and retrospective study in­ cluded a sample of biochemical, ECG and a survey using a standardized questionnaire. …”
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Emerging technologies for the detection of rabies virus: challenges and hopes in the 21st century. by Anthony R Fooks, Nicholas Johnson, Conrad M Freuling, Philip R Wakeley, Ashley C Banyard, Lorraine M McElhinney, Denise A Marston, Akbar Dastjerdi, Edward Wright, Robin A Weiss, Thomas Müller

“…These tests are rarely optimal and entirely dependent on the nature and quality of the sample supplied. In the course of the past three decades, the application of molecular biology has aided in the development of tests that result in a more rapid detection of rabies virus. …”
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Cesarean section at full dilatation in the first birth is not associated with an increased risk of subsequent miscarriage: A historical cohort study by Andrea Woolner, Edwin Amalraj Raja, Mairead Black

“…This study aimed to determine if a first‐term (≥37 weeks) cesarean section at full dilatation is associated with an increased risk of miscarriage in the next pregnancy. Material and Methods A historical cohort study was conducted using routinely collected hospital data within the Aberdeen Maternity and Neonatal Databank (AMND). …”
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The quality and reliability of YouTube video content about gingival recession on different time periods by Beyza Bozoklu, Nülüfer Demir, Merve Akbaş, Hatice Sena Öner, Duygu Yaman

“…This study aims to examine this issue by comparing two periods: before and after COVID-19. Methods The first 100 videos for the keyword ‘receding gums’ shared in 2019 and 2024 were analyzed. …”
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Effects of Rh-Negative Blood Group on Pure Tone Thresholds and Immittance Test Results by Kamalakannan Karupaiah, Sundaresan Ramachandran, Delna Saji, Jerlin Xavier, Ann Rose Chiyezhan, Nilesh Jeevandas Washnik, Prashanth Prabhu

“…Hence, a study was needed to observe if the same trend is followed for those with Rh-ve blood groups. Methods: A cross-sectional group post-test-only design with a non-random convenient sample was applied. …”
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Control of glycaemia and its related factors in patients with type 2 diabetes, north of Iran: generalized linear mixed models and prevalence of overdispersion in patients by Samaneh Hosseinzadeh, Saeideh Davar

“…It is essential to implement more intensive diabetes management strategies within national healthcare plans.…”
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Reflective Practices among Postgraduate Medical Students to Improve their Learning Outcomes - A Qualitative Exploratory Study by Sahar Mufti, Brekhna Jamil, Ali Ahsan Mufti, Saman Baseer

“…Objective: The primary aim of this review is to illustrate the elements that affect postgraduate students’ adoption of reflective learning and its significance for their professional and personal growth. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted from March 2023 to August 2023 for 6 months. …”
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Perceived neighborhood disadvantage and poor chronic health in Israel by Sharon Stein Merkin, Kathleen Abu-Saad

“…The objective of this study was to assess the independent association between perceived neighborhood disadvantage and self-reported poor chronic health. Methods Self-reported poor chronic health was defined as (1) reported not very good/poor health, and (2) having a chronic health/physical problem for > = 6 months disrupting daily life activities. …”
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Assessing Perception of Role Transition among Nurse Interns by Amina A. Abd Elfatah, Samia M. Adam, Hanaa M. Abrabu, Galila M. Abd Elghafar

“…Aim: This study aimed to assess the perception of role transition among nurse interns. Methods: The study was conducted in four hospitals affiliated to Ain Shams University where nurse interns have their training, namely Ain-Shams University Hospital (5 units), El-Demerdash Hospital (2 units), Pediatrics Hospital (3 units), and Cardiovascular surgery hospital. …”
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Analysis of inpatient costs in patients with knee osteoarthritis treated by implantation of total condylar knee endoprosthesis by Pejčić Ana, Radunović Aleksandar, Vulović Maja

“…Total knee replacement is an elective and high cost surgical procedure which is performed more frequently as a result of increasing prevalence of knee osteoarthritis. …”
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Numerical Simulations of Carbon Dioxide Storage Efficiency in Heterogeneous Reservoir Models by Evgeniy M. Myshakin, Foad Haeri, Johnathan Moore, Dustin Crandall, Angela L. Goodman

“…Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (DOE-NETL) has been developing methods and tools (the online Carbon Dioxide Storage prospeCtive Resource Estimation Excel aNalysis (CO2-SCREEN) tool) to estimate carbon dioxide (CO2) storage potential in subsurface reservoirs. …”
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Impact of intensive insulin treatment on the development and consequences of oxidative stress in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus by Kocić Radivoj, Pavlović Dušica, Kocić Gordana

“…The aim of this study, which included patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, was to determine the influence of the application of various treatment modalities (intensive or conventional) on the total plasma antioxidative capacity and lipid peroxidation intensity expressed as malondialdehyde (MDA) level, catalase and xanthine oxidase activity, erythrocyte glutatione reduced concentration (GSH RBC), erythrocyte MDA level (MDA RBC), as well as susceptibility of erythrocyte to H2O2-induced oxidative stress. Methods. This study included 42 patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. …”
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Antibiotic Use among Patients Visiting Primary Hospitals in Northwest Ethiopia: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Survey by Adeladlew Kassie Netere, Ashenafi Kibret Sendekie

“…This study assessed the knowledge, belief, and antibiotic use practice among patients visiting rural hospitals in Northwest Ethiopia. Methods. A facility-based multicenter cross-sectional survey was conducted in Northwest Ethiopian primary hospitals from August to September 2020. …”
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Cross Sectional and Longitudinal Associations between Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Age Related Macular Degeneration in the EPIC-Norfolk Eye Study. by Jennifer L Y Yip, Anthony P Khawaja, Michelle P Y Chan, David C Broadway, Tunde Peto, Adnan Tufail, Robert Luben, Shabina Hayat, Amit Bhaniani, Nicholas J Wareham, Kay-Tee Khaw, Paul J Foster

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To examine the cross sectional and longitudinal relationship between cardiovascular risk factors and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in a large British cohort study.<h4>Methods</h4>The EPIC Norfolk Eye study is nested in a larger prospective cohort study. …”
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Fecal occult blood affects intestinal microbial community structure in colorectal cancer by Wu Guodong, Wu Yinhang, Wu Xinyue, Shen Hong, Chu Jian, Qu Zhanbo, Han Shuwen

“…Objective To analyze the effects of fecal occult blood test (FOBT) on gut microbes. Methods Fecal samples from 107 healthy individuals (FOBT-negative) and 111 CRC patients (39 FOBT-negative and 72 FOBT-positive) were included for 16 S ribosomal RNA sequencing. …”
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Stress exacerbates infectivity and pathogenicity of Blastocystis hominis: in vitro and in vivo evidences. by Samudi Chandramathi, Kumar Suresh, Sinnadurai Sivanandam, Umah Rani Kuppusamy

“…We aimed to demonstrate the stress effects towards the susceptibility and pathogenicity of B. hominis infection.<h4>Methods/findings</h4>Three-week-old Wistar rats were divided into four groups: (a)control; (b)stress-induced; (c)B. hominis infected; (d)stress-induced with B. hominis infection; (n = 20 respectively). …”
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