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Every day our increasingly multi-cultural societies experience new manifestations of cultural and religious diversity. The one I wish to address in this paper concerns the practice among members of close religious commun...

BackgroundEarly detection of diabetic retinopathy (DR) remains challenging in primary care, where access to ophthalmic screening is limited. We developed and validated a prediction model using routinely collected health ...

Abstract Background Globally transgender women (TW) are at heightened vulnerability for HIV infection. In Lima Peru, sharp increases in HIV prevalence are seen among TW ages 25 years and older highlighting the need for ...

BackgroundBronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a common and serious complication in very preterm infants, with potential long-term adverse effects. This study aimed to analyze the perinatal and postnatal risk factors for ...

Abstract Background Sphincter preservation (SP) during laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LaTME) for low rectal cancer is challenged by a deep, narrow pelvis. Robust, MRI-based predictors for both SP success and ope...

Background and objectivesPostoperative recurrence after percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic decompression (PTED) for degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) remains a clinically relevant challenge, complicating pre...

Perceptual learning, which is typically considered an implicit and automatic process, has received little attention in the study of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In this study, we investigated whether ...

The objective of this work was to evaluate the inter treatment discrimination according to feed conversion efficiency in several animal performance experiments. The variables investigated were: feed conversion ratio (FCR...

Key Points. Lower maternal midterm eGFR was independently associated with increased risks of low birth weight and small for gestational age. Adding eGFR to conventional risk models improved prediction of adverse birth ou...

IntroductionTumor complexity scoring supports preoperative planning for robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN), but evidence in larger tumors is limited. We evaluated whether PADUA and RENAL nephrometry scores are ass...

O aperfeiçoamento nos últimos anos das lentes de aumento e dos microscópios, bem como o desenvolvimento de técnicas de preparação de amostras, disponibilizou excelentes ferramentas para pesquisas nas diversas área...

Background and Objective: Violence at work is becoming an alarming phenomenon worldwide. Affecting the dignity of millions of people, violence is a major source of inequality, discrimination, stigmatization and conflic...

ObjectivesIn-stent restenosis (ISR) is a serious complication that occurs after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This study aims to integrate thromboelastography (TEG) parameters, coagulation function, and cli...

Abstract Previous studies on dry aged beef, which substantially increases the value of low-grade raw beef and non-preferred cuts, are currently limited to the observation of aged beef changes in laboratory settings or un...

Abstract Objective Given the increased risk of frailty among middle-aged and older adults with obesity, we aimed to develop and validate a predictive model for incident frailty among adults aged ≥ 45 years with obe...

BackgroundIntracranial infection (ICI) is a serious complication following spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and is associated with prolonged intensive care, increased morbidity, and poor functional outcomes. Ea...

Propiedades superficiales de los suelos como textura y materia orgánica, juegan un rol muy importante en procesos vinculados a la dinámica hídrica y a la degradación de las tierras. Los sistemas conservacionistas de ...

The current article introduces the issue of race and racism in the United States of America with focus on two specific contemporary concepts that have a big attention and have formed the discussion in the last years. The...

Background Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has considerable and persistent effects on survivors of war, particularly in postconflict areas. Yet, evidence on what keeps survivors on the path of PTSD remains scarce.A...

A progressiva complexificação cultural das sociedades contemporâneas, que se seguiu à extraordinária aceleração da mobilidade e da movimentação das pessoas através das fronteiras dos Estados, vem criando enorme...

The purpose of this study was to identify the ideal sample size representing a family in its potential, to identify superior families and, in parallel, determine in which spatial arrangement they may have a better accura...

El sistema de obligaciones del personal y autoridades al servicio de la Administración en el Ordenamiento Jurídico español, es el tema de análisis en el presente artículo, el autor basa su disertación a partir del ...

Abstract Introduction No-reflow phenomenon (NRP) after primary PCI in STEMI is strongly linked to early mortality and adverse events. Conventional indices such as the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), the CRP to ...

Este artículo analiza, desde una perspectiva cualitativa, las experiencias de discriminación de género que viven los adolescentes en entornos digitales en Argentina. En 2023 se realizaron 18 grupos de discusión en lo...