Olfactory reference syndrome: A nosological conundrum? by Kayleigh Beukes, Dan J. Stein, Christine Lochner

“…We therefore examined ORS's prevalence in people with OCD and/or SAD. Methods: In a South African clinical sample (n = 371; male = 164 [44.2 %], female = 207 [55.8 %], mean age: 32.3 [SD: 11.5 years]), ages ranging between 14 and 64 years), rates of ORS in people with primary OCD without SAD (OCD-SAD; n = 211) were compared using a chi square test with those with primary SAD without OCD (SAD-OCD; n = 118), and those with both OCD and SAD (OCD + SAD; n = 42). …”
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Effects of employees living with an ‘arthritis’ on sickness absence and transitions out of employment: a comparative observational study in the UK by William Whittaker, Ross Wilkie, James Higgerson, Katherine Payne, Martin Eden, Suzanne MM Verstappen

“…Purpose To assess sickness absence and transitions from employment for employees with arthritis compared with employees without arthritis over time.Methods We use 10 waves of the UK Household Longitudinal Survey (2009–2019). …”
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How Physician—Insurance Contracting Contributes to the Medical Exodus and Access to Ophthalmic Care in Puerto Rico by Luma Al-Attar, Rafael A. Ocasio Diaz, Andrea N. Ponce, Hossein Zare

“…Our research aims to investigate the factors driving ophthalmologists in PR to emigrate to the mainland US. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study among ophthalmologists in PR, using survey data collected from May to June 2023. …”
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Assessing the irrigation water requirement and irrigation water use at a house scale in Las Vegas Valley by Rubab Saher, Thomas Ott

“…The study aimed to assess irrigation water requirement (IWR) and irrigation water use (IWU) of residential lawns, analyzing 127 houses overall and focusing on a random sample of 30 houses for more detailed analysis. The assessment included modeling the irrigation water requirement at 3 m spatial resolution at a daily daytime time scale. …”
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Multiple Chronic Condition Emergency Department Visits Among U.S. Adults: Disparities at the Intersection of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Status and Race or Ethnicit... by Hussaini Zandam, Ilhom Akobirshoev, Monika Mitra

“…Background: The study aims to examine the risk of multiple chronic condition (MCC)-related emergency department (ED) visits, MCC-related hospitalization following the ED visit, and mortality after MCC-related ED visits among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), adults compared with nondisabled adults by race and ethnicity, using the 2020 Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Nationwide Emergency Department Sample. Methods: We identified IDD adults using ICD-10-CM codes, extracting 296,394 nondisabled adults and 99,538 IDD adults, of which 67,771 are white, 19,164 are black, 10,667 are Latinx, and 1936 are other race or multiple race. …”
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Do you recommend cancer screening to your patients? A cross-sectional study of Norwegian doctors by Berit Bringedal, Atle Fretheim, Stein Nilsen, Karin Isaksson Rø

“…The data were examined with descriptive methods and binary logistic regression.Setting We surveyed doctors working in all health services.Participants Our participants comprised a representative sample of Norwegian doctors in 2014/2015.Primary and secondary outcome measures The primary outcome is whether doctors reported recommending their patients get screening for cancers of the breast, colorectum, lung, prostate, cervix and ovaries. …”
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Systematic review and meta-analysis on the association between IL-1B polymorphisms and cancer risk. by Jiali Xu, Zhiqiang Yin, Songyu Cao, Wen Gao, Lingxiang Liu, Yongmei Yin, Ping Liu, Yongqian Shu

“…The aim of this study is to derive a more precise estimation of the relationship.<h4>Methods</h4>Related studies were identified through a systematic literature search of PubMed and Web of Science from their inception to September 15, 2012. …”
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A Novel Trans-Impedance Matrix (TIM) Abnormality Pattern in Cochlear Implants by Erica Pizzol, Sara Ghiselli, Patrizia Frontera, Daria Salsi, Domenico Cuda

“…The secondary purpose is to evaluate correlations between the “scatter” pattern and normal TIM by considering different parameters. <b>Methods:</b> the experimental sample, therefore, consisted of 565 patients (81.1% of people with a checked TIM at follow-up; M: 279, F: 286 and mean age: 27 years (sd 26). …”
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Role of Combined Use of Adiponectin and hsCRP in Cardiovascular Risk in Pediatric Neurogenic Bladder by Joanna Bagińska-Chyży, Alicja Szymańska, Agata Korzeniecka-Kozerska

“…The aim of this study was to assess the risk of CVDs in a group of children with NB and a control group, based on serum levels of adiponectin, hsCRP, and lipid profiles. <b>Methods</b>: A prospective clinical estimation based on 87 children (67 NB, 20 control group) was conducted. …”
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Clinical features of Behcet’s uveitis in patients with herpesvirus reactivation by V. V. Neroev, E. S. Sorozhkina, G. I. Krichevskaya, N. V. Balatskaya, G. A. Davydova, T. A. Lisitsyna

“…To study the possible impact of human herpes viruses (HHV) reactivation: herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV 1), type 2 (HSV 2), cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Epstein — Barr virus (EBV) on the clinical course of uveitis in Behcet's disease (BD). Material and methods. Serum samples of 106 BD patients (ave. age 39) with uveitis were examined for the presence of antibodies — serological markers of chronic HHV infection and reactivation. …”
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Influence of clinical risk factors for preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) on the elastic strength of fetal membranes at term: A prospective study. by Amaury Robin, Nicolas Tessier Doyen, Sami Ben Rhaiem, Nancy Valette, Véronique Fermeaux, Pierre-Marie Preux, Sophie Martinez, Jean-Luc Eyraud, Chahrazed El Hamel, Didier Riethmuller, Perrine Coste Mazeau

“…Our objective was to study the mechanical strength of fetal membranes in women with a clinical risk factor for preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM).<h4>Methods</h4>We included, in a prospective, descriptive, single-center study, patients scheduled for cesarean section at term (≥ 37 weeks of gestation). …”
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Perception of the organization's safety culture by medical staff in Germany and Russia by K. N. Tsaranov

“…To compare the perception of the safety culture of the organisation by medical staff in Germany and Russia.Materials and methods. In the study carried out in Germany (Bohmann F. …”
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Moving toward the digitalization of neuropsychological tests: An exploratory study on usability and operator perception by Maria Grazia Maggio, Fabio Mauro Giambò, Martina Barbera, Paolo De Pasquale, Francesca Bruno, Andrea Calderone, Angelo Quartarone, Amelia Rizzo, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

“…This study evaluates the usability of digital neuropsychological assessment tools and examines healthcare professionals’ perceptions of their reliability and efficiency in clinical settings. Methods A cross-sectional observational study was conducted at the Centro Neurolesi “Bonino-Pulejo.” …”
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The effect of platinum-aluminide coating features on high-temperature fatigue life of nickel-based superalloy Rene®80 by Barjesteh M.M., Zangeneh-Madar K., Abbasi S.M., Shirvani K.

“…The results of microstructure investigations performed by scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction phase analysis indicated a three-layer structure for the coating (bi-phase (Ni,Pt)Al+PtAl2, single-phase (Ni,Pt)Al and interdiffusion zone) with different chemical compositions at both thicknesses of the platinum layer and using both aluminizing methods. Also, the results of low cycle fatigue tests at 871°C, R=0 and strain rate of 2×10 -3 s-1 showed a decline in fatigue properties in coated specimens as compared to uncoated sample, at total strains of 0.4, 0.8, and 1.2%. …”
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Contemporary Update on the Microbiology of Paranasal Sinusitis by Margaret B. Mitchell, Alan D. Workman, Richard Lu, Neil Bhattacharyya

“…Objective: To quantify the contemporary microbiology of the paranasal sinuses and better understand the utility of paranasal sinus cultures. Methods: We identified patients from 2018 to 2019 with sinus cultures taken by an otolaryngologist in the outpatient setting in our healthcare system with a concurrent diagnosis of acute or chronic rhinosinusitis. …”
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“Healthcare professionals’ attitudes towards euthanasia in the Balearic Islands.” by Daniel Lerma-García, Juan Carlos Muñoz-Camargo, Laura Cervantes-Torres, Sandra Martínez-Rodríguez, María Dolores Onieva-Zafra

“…Objective This study aims to analyze the sociodemographic factors influencing attitudes toward euthanasia among healthcare professionals in the Balearic Islands and examine the correlation between two scales measuring these attitudes. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 746 healthcare professionals from the Balearic Health Service. …”
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Mineralization of Azo Dye from Aqueous Solution via Electro-Activated Persulfate: A Case Study on Direct Red 89 by Behnam Hatami, Arezo Rezaie, Maryam Malekbala

“…The concentration of DR 89 in the samples was measured using a UV-visible spectrophotometer. …”
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A Systematic Review of Hospital-to-School Reintegration Interventions for Children and Youth with Acquired Brain Injury. by Sally Lindsay, Laura R Hartman, Nick Reed, Caron Gan, Nicole Thomson, Beverely Solomon

“…However, little is known about the effective components of of such interventions.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Our research team conducted a systematic review, completing comprehensive searches of seven databases and selected reference lists for relevant articles published in a peer-reviewed journal between 1989 and June 2014. …”
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A randomized clinical trial comparing retention of complete dentures and oral health quality of life of patients with conventional and bioelectric impressions by Sapna Rani, Pankaj Dhawan, Vidushi Saxena

“…Conclusions: Although, there was no significant difference in retention and OHRQoL between both groups. However, more clinical trials with large samples and longer follow-ups are required to reach a conclusive result.…”
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The impact of weight self‐stigma on weight‐loss treatment engagement and outcome by Samantha J. Schram, KayLoni L. Olson, Emily Panza, Jason Lillis

“…Aims This study explored how weight self‐stigma may impact weight management efforts and outcomes for adults participating in an onlight weight‐loss intervention. Materials and Methods 508 adults (86.2% female, 84.6% White) with overweight or obesity participated in an asynchronous 12‐week online weight‐loss intervention with computer‐generated feedback. …”
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