Mar 4, 2024
To evaluate the therapeutic effect of transforaminal selective nerve root sleeve injections (TFSNRIs) in a specific subset of patients with clinical symptoms and presentation consistent with spinal stenosis DESIGN: Retrospective...
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This paper presents a large publicly available multi-center lumbar spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) dataset with reference segmentations of vertebrae, intervertebral discs (IVDs), and spinal canal. The dataset includes 447...
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Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most prevalent long term health conditions globally. Exercise and physical activity are now widely recognised to significantly reduce joint pain, improve physical function and quality of life in...
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Rapid-eye movement (REM) sleep deprivation (SD) can induce manic-like behaviors in rodents. On the other hand, lithium, as one of the oldest drugs used in neuropsychiatric disorders, is still one of the best drugs for the...
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The purpose of this study was to develop the Complex Trauma Screener (CTS), a brief screener (seven items) of the ICD-11 trauma disorders that can be used in “quick-paced” facilities. We examined the factor structure...
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We examined the course of illness over a 12-month period in a large, international multi-center cohort of people with a first-episode schizophrenia spectrum disorder (FES) in a naturalistic, prospective study (PSYSCAN).Patients...
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There is no consensus on the physiologic decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) due to geriatric conditions related with the aging or chronic kidney disease (CKD) itself. In this study, we aimed to compare the CKD...
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As the older adult population increases, hospitals treat more older adults with injuries. After leaving, these patients suffer from decreased mobility and independence, relying on care from others. Family members often assume...
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High amplitudes of shock during running have been thought to be associated with an increased injury risk. This study aimed to quantify the association between dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) quantified body composition,...
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) has become the leading cause of liver morbidity. The Mediterranean diet can improve NAFLD and may be offered as treatment. Intermittent fasting has been shown to improve aspects of the...
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Malnutrition has been shown to increase complications and leads to poor outcomes in surgical patients, but it has not been studied extensively in orthopedic trauma. This study’s purpose is to determine the perspective and...
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Aim of the study was to identify the morphological features of reparative osteogenesis in the lower jaw bone of rats in cases of filling a bone defect with hydroxyapatite-containing osteotropic material (bone graft “Biomin...
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Over the past several decades, dental health products containing fluoride have been widely employed to mitigate tooth decay and promote oral hygiene. However, concerns regarding the potential toxicological repercussions of...
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Acupuncture has been recommended as an effective therapy to improve symptoms of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). We conducted this secondary analysis to explore the factors that may influence the...
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Studies of older women’s life transitions is rare but gains relevance as the aging population, with older women as the majority, expands.To explore the meaning of a good life for older widows with extensive home care...
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This study uses an interpretive description approach to explore nurses’ experiences with pressure sore care in long-term care facilities, highlighting the complexity of their encounters.10 experienced nurses from South...
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The effects of integrated care with case management and nutritional counselling for frail patients with nutritional risk are unclear.To assess the impact of the integrated care model for frail patients with nutritional risk in...
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This study analyzed the relationship between urine concentrations of phthalate metabolites (UCOM) and personal care products (PCPs) used in adults and examined the change in UCOM according to the usage frequency of PCPs based on...
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This research investigates the alleles of Variable Number of Tandem Repeats (VNTR) intron 8 of the gene SLC6A3 with attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. The study’s target...
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Pediatric patients often receive topical anesthesia before skin procedures in the Emergency Department, with EMLA cream and amethocaine gel being common choices. The most effective option remains a subject of debate.Our goal was...
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