Wound healing and skin regeneration after injury are complex biological processes, and deep injuries with a high degree of tissue destruction may result in severe scar formation. Clinically, scars can be classified into normal,...
Read MoreFour-dimensional computerized tomographies (4D-CTs) or motion CTs in elbow disorders have several potential advantages over conventional static imaging such as a reduction of misdiagnoses, a more targeted surgical approach,...
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Aortic rupture is a rare and catastrophic emergency. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are the...
Read MoreHealth literacy is a crucial aspect of informed decision-making, and limited health literacy has been associated with worse health care outcomes. To date, health literacy has not been examined in vascular surgery patients....
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The biomechanical effect of distal tibial oblique osteotomy (DTOO) on osteoarthritic ankles has...
Read MoreHabitual physical activity (PA) and exercise training are accepted as important aspects of care for people with cystic fibrosis (pwCF) to improve health-related measures of physical fitness, which in turn have a positive impact...
Read MoreCystic fibrosis (CF) is caused by a mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein. Thousands of CFTR mutations have been identified, but only a fraction are known to cause CF, with the most...
Read MoreWorldwide stroke is the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of death and disability combined. The estimated global economic burden by stroke is over US$891 billion per year. Within three decades...
Read MoreA blended intervention consisting of in-person physiotherapy and psychologically-informed digital health, called Back2Action, was developed to optimise the management of people with persistent spinal pain who also have...
Read MorePreoperative patient education is pivotal in improving patient outcomes during the perioperative phase, involving a thorough explanation of what patients can expect. This enhances adherence and reduces perioperative anxiety. In...
Read MoreSteroid-induced neuropsychiatric sequelae are common, and pose significant risks to people usually receiving glucocorticoids in the context of physical illness. Steroid-induced mania and hypomania are the most common of the...
Read MoreSymptoms of mental distress increased sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among older adolescents and young adults. Mental health distress may make it more challenging for young people to seek other needed health...
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Dementia caregivers face daunting challenges as both the oldest subpopulation of those providing...
Read MoreIntroduction As societies age globally, medical education faces the challenge of adapting to the evolving healthcare needs of an aging population. This study focuses on the education of medical residents in outpatient...
Read MoreConstruct a ranking of national immunization programs in Latin America in 2020 and compare it with the previous year.Eighteen national immunization programs were evaluated on the basis of public information obtained from...
Read MoreThe metabolic equivalent (MET) and Synergy between Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with TAXUS and Cardiac Surgery (SYNTAX) score are two parameters with known cardiovascular prognostic significance. In this study, we aimed to...
Read MorePotassium (K) is an essential electrolyte that plays a key role in many physiological process, including mineralcorticoid action, systemic blood-pressure regulation, as well as hormone secretion and action. Indeed, maintaining K...
Read MoreIncreased experience of aversive stimuli/events is a psychological-neurobiological state of major importance in psychiatry. It occurs commonly in generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and major...
Read MoreAnterior endoscopic access to middle cranial base lesions becomes feasible in the presence of infratemporal fossa (ITF) involvement. Various approaches, including endoscopic endonasal, transoral sublabial, and transorbital...
Read MoreThis study aimed to analyze the efficacy of acupuncture alone or combined with physical therapy compared to other treatment interventions for relieving pain and improving function in rotator cuff diseases.Our study followed the...
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