BackgroundPeritraumatic reactions during sexual assault are central to societal rape stereotypes and may play a role in post-trauma mental health. Nevertheless, existing research is limited. In this cross-sectional study, we explored a broad spectrum of emotional, cognitive, and behavioural peritraumatic…
ObjectiveTo examine the association between digital health literacy and self-care behaviors and to test whether self-efficacy statistically mediates this association, after adjusting for relevant covariates, among older adults with cancer undergoing chemotherapy.MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 117 older…
BackgroundLebanon is facing a severe health system and workforce crisis, characterized by nurse emigration, service fragmentation, and a rising burden of chronic diseases. Advanced practice nursing may help strengthen access, continuity, and quality of care; however, these roles are not…
Lagenaria siceraria (Curcubitaceae) is a plant traditionally used in Cameroon to treat epilepsy and other central nervous system disorders. The present study investigated the antiepileptogenic and antiepileptic effects of Lagenaria siceraria in PTZ-induced kindling in rats. Kindling was induced in…
Endocrine drugs serve as the cornerstone of prostate cancer treatment. Flutamide, a representative first-generation antiandrogen, has been relegated to the treatment of recurrent prostate cancer due to novel drug development and therapeutic resistance. Our study shows the gut microbiota contributes…
BackgroundPostoperative stimulated thyroglobulin (ps-Tg) is an established biomarker for assessing treatment response in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), but optimal integration of biochemical parameters into the 2025 American Thyroid Association (ATA) recurrence risk stratification system remains undefined.Materials and methodsWe retrospectively analyzed…
The objective was to evaluate the potential of machine learning algorithms utilizing thermal imaging and/or milk-based parameters for the identification of subclinical mastitis(SCM) in dairy cows. Holstein dairy cows (n = 194) were enrolled, and milk samples were collected from each quarter…
Despite a wealth of gut microbiota studies in multiple sclerosis (MS), consistent results are lacking. Here, we study confounder effects and use of quantitative microbiome profiling (QMP) in 228 MS patients (103 untreated) and 2860 population controls (Flemish Gut Flora…
In 2018, the Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA) Renal Risk Score (ARRS) was proposed as a prognostic tool for renal outcomes in patients with ANCA-associated glomerulonephritis (AAGN). Subsequently, a revised version of the ANCA Kidney Risk Score (AKRiS) was reported in…
BackgroundIn the Philippines, rising stroke prevalence and healthcare inequalities present a concerning outlook. While acute stroke care is prioritised, rehabilitation remains undervalued. The experiences of healthcare providers who deliver stroke support are also under-researched.Objective(s)Our study aimed to explore the experiences…