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ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the correlation between trace element concentrations, 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels, and the severity of tic disorders (TD) in children from the Hubei region. Additionally, ...

BackgroundSurgical procedures can increase the incidence of stress ulcers. This study aims to investigate the occurrence of postoperative stress gastric ulcers in a high-altitude environment and to identify independent r...

ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the influencing factors and structural changes in hospitalization expenses for heart failure (HF) patients under the Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) payment system reform, providing a s...

Abstract Background Modern medical education is transforming from a biomedical focus toward a holistic, patient-centered paradigm that values medical humanistic qualities, such as empathy, communication skills and reflec...

Abstract Background Medical cannabis has gained increasing recognition for its therapeutic potential in various clinical conditions. However, knowledge and attitudes toward its medical use among future health professiona...

How the role of health technology assessment (HTA) agencies in relation to medical technologies (MedTech) is framed in the literature reflects and influences governance, shaping perceptions and guiding decisions. We iden...

Abstract Background It is imperative that researchers studying medical tourism connect their work with policy, so that its real-world challenges can be better understood, and more effectively addressed. This article gaug...

BackgroundMind mapping has been widely used as an intervention in medical education of China’s standardized residents training (SRT) program. Our study aims to investigate the effectiveness of mind mapping compared wit...

BackgroundBlended learning has gained momentum in Indian medical education and has the potential to improve access to knowledge and educational outcomes in underserved areas.ObjectiveThis review sought to identify curren...

BackgroundMedical research integration within undergraduate education is critical for developing scientifically literate physicians capable of evidence-based practice. However, profound disparities persist globally, part...

Background: For giant cell arteritis (GCA), a north-south gradient in incidence and prevalence has been described, peaking in Scandinavia. Objective: This analysis aimed to obtain up-to-date, representative data on the p...

Aim of the study. To evaluate the reliability of assessing characteristic odor intensity, specifically alcohol, during forensic medical examinations of cadavers without signs of decomposition. Materials and methods. A...

Abstract Introduction Network meta-analysis (NMA) is a key tool for comparing multiple treatments. However, its reliability can be compromised by inconsistencies in methodology and reporting. We conducted this meta-resea...

Abstract Objective To investigate the association between ultrasonically detected fetal urinary system abnormalities and chromosomal copy number variations (CNVs) in Heilongjiang Province, northeastern China. Methods Coh...

BackgroundMedical vocational college freshmen face severe challenges to their psychological resilience from various stressful events upon their enrollment. This qualitative study aimed to explore the authentic experience...

IntroductionThe use of medical cannabis products is expanding, yet real-world data on associated adverse events (AEs) remain limited. Controlled trials often exclude diverse patient populations and product types, making ...

Nazgul Omarbekova,1 Berik Koichubekov,1 Khamida Abdikadirova,2 Marina Sorokina,1 Azamat Kharin,1 Manshuk Nurmaganbetova3 1Department of Informatics and Biostatistics, Karaganda Medical University, Karaganda, Kazakhstan; ...

Abstract Precise extraction of medical phenotypes and entities from electronic health record (EHR) text is vital for numerous clinical research tasks, including cohort classification, tracking temporal patterns in diseas...

Abstract Introduction The Emergency Medical Service Benefit Score (EBS) was recently developed from the former Helicopter Benefit Score (HBS) to provide a standardized tool for evaluating the benefits of prehospital inte...

Abstract Introduction Burnout syndrome is highly prevalent among medical students. Whereas burnout syndrome has been associated with negative outcomes, like suicidal ideation, protective factors are still unknown. Obj...

Abstract This study explored the different categories of parenting concerns and their influencing factors in young and middle-aged breast cancer patients. 490 young and middle-aged breast cancer patients were recruited f...

IntroductionCritical thinking is emphasized as an important learning aim in early medical education, yet how students experience learning this capability in practice remains underexplored. Understanding students’ exper...

Imaging is a vital component of the diagnostic and early detection processes for many medical disorders. However, the noise in the images can sometimes interfere with the accuracy of the diagnosis. Speckle noise, Poisson...

Jianghua Hu,1,2,* Shanhong Sun,3,* Kun Gao,4 Jianqing Deng,5 Penglong Yu1 1College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing Three Gorges Medical College, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 2Depart...