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Medicine, General & Internal
Lobna Gharaibeh, Mariam Ahmad Alameri, Aya Y. Al-Kabariti, Alhareth A. Alsa'd, Anas Abed, Nida Karameh, Ibrahim D. Aldeeb
Summary: This study investigated the frequency and attitudes of consumers regarding online drug purchasing and assessed their perceptions regarding the benefits and disadvantages. The results showed that the public recognizes the risks in buying drugs online.
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Oncology
Jennifer L. Baker, Don S. Dizon, Cachet M. Wenziger, Elani Streja, Carlie K. Thompson, Minna K. Lee, Maggie L. DiNome, Deanna J. Attai
Summary: The majority of patients who choose mastectomy alone do so for quicker recovery and to avoid foreign body placement. Patients with lower satisfaction are more likely to lack support from their surgeons, have a higher BMI, or undergo unilateral procedures. Higher satisfaction is associated with receiving adequate information about surgical options and having a specialized breast surgery practice.
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Rubina Shah, Andrew Y. Finlay, Sam M. Salek, Stuart J. Nixon, Kennedy Otwombe, Faraz M. Ali, John R. Ingram
Summary: This study assigns clinical meanings to Family Reported Outcome Measure (FROM-16) scores by developing score bands through an anchor-based approach. The study recruited participants through various sources and devised different score bands based on the Global Question scores. The proposed score bands provide new information for clinicians and support holistic clinical practice. Rating: 8/10
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Orthopedics
Eric R. Bohm, Sarah Kirby, Elly Trepman, Brian R. Hallstrom, Ola Rolfson, J. Mark Wilkinson, Adrian Sayers, Soren Overgaard, Stephen Lyman, Patricia D. Franklin, Jennifer Dunn, Geke Denissen, Annette W-Dahl, Lina Holm Ingelsrud, Ronald A. Navarro
Summary: Results from 25 arthroplasty registries showed that most registries collected common PROMs, mainly including EuroQol-5 Dimension, Knee Injury, and Hip Disability. The majority of registries administered PROM questionnaires within 3 months before and 1 year after surgery. All registries collected patient demographics and clinical information such as age, sex, BMI, indications for arthroplasty, and comorbidity index.
CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joanne Enticott, William Slifirski, Kim L. Lavoie, Simon L. Bacon, Helena J. Teede, Jacqueline A. Boyle
Summary: During the first and second waves of COVID-19 in Australia, a significant minority of individuals exhibited suboptimal behavioral adherence to policies aimed at limiting the spread of SARS-CoV-2, mainly young men. Successful suppression of the second wave was dependent on consistent communication from political and health leaders, as well as supportive public health and economic strategies.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
Adham M. Khalafallah, Maureen Rakovec, Katemanee Burapachaisri, Shirley Fung, Sharon L. Kozachik, Benita Valappil, Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, Eric W. Wang, Carl H. Snyderman, Georgios A. Zenonos, Paul A. Gardner, Mustafa K. Baskaya, David I. I. I. I. I. I. Dornbos, Garret Choby, Edward C. Kuan, Christopher Roxbury, Jonathan B. Overdevest, David A. Gudis, Victoria S. Lee, Joshua M. Levy, Andrew Thamboo, Rodney J. Schlosser, Judy Huang, Chetan Bettegowda, Nyall R. Jr Jr London, Nicholas R. Rowan, Albert W. Wu, Debraj Mukherjee
Summary: This study developed a patient-reported outcome measure for suprasellar meningiomas, aiming to compare the impact of different surgical approaches on quality of life. Through patient interviews and questionnaire assessments, themes and symptoms related to surgical approaches were identified.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
(2022)
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Oncology
Sydney M. Record, Samantha M. Thomas, Tori Chanenchuk, Jay A. Baker, Lars J. Grimm, Jennifer K. Plichta
Summary: This study aimed to identify provider factors associated with breast cancer risk assessment and screening practice patterns, and evaluate perceived barriers to providing risk assessment. The results showed significant variations in breast cancer risk assessment and screening practices, with time and lack of education being the major barriers.
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
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Nursing
Carole Deletroz, Claudio Del Grande, Samira Amil, Patrick Bodenmann, Marie-Pierre Gagnon, Maxime Sasseville
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the content validity of a digital health literacy PROM for chronic patients using an e-Delphi technique. The results showed that consensus was reached on the relevance, improvability, and self-ratability of 5 constructs and 11 items for a digital health literacy PROM. The study also identified two important themes related to personal coping strategies in healthcare, which involve the use of information and communications technologies.
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Mohammed Nasser Alhajj, Sadeq Ali Al-Maweri, Morenike O. Folayan, Esam Halboub, Yousef Khader, Ridwaan Omar, Abdullah G. Amran, Ola B. Al-Batayneh, Asja Celebic, Sanja Persic, Humeyra Kocaelli, Firas Suleyman, Abdulaziz A. Alkheraif, Darshan D. Divakar, Abdulbaset A. Mufadhal, Mohammed A. Al-Wesabi, Wadhah A. Alhajj, Mokhtar A. Aldumaini, Saadika Khan, Thiyezen A. Al-Dhelai, Ahmed Shaher Alqahtani, Ali H. Murad, Joseph E. Makzoume, Shivani Kohli, Tareq A. Ziyad
Summary: This survey aimed to assess oral hygiene practices, health events, and physiological changes due to E-cigarette use among dental students. The results showed that E-cigarette users had a higher prevalence of health complications.
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Psychiatry
Ira R. Katz, Edward P. Liebmann, Sandra G. Resnick, Rani A. Hoff, Eric M. Schmidt
Summary: This study investigates the development of PROM-PMs based on generic PROMs to support strategies for quality improvement in mental health systems. The findings suggest that changes in MCS-12 scores are associated with demographics, baseline scores, and diagnostic categories. Adjusted models indicate that differences between facilities only account for 0.5% of the total variance, suggesting the potential value of adjusted measures in assessing changes in MCS-12.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Hirokazu Tachikawa, Midori Matsushima, Haruhiko Midorikawa, Miyuki Aiba, Ryo Okubo, Takahiro Tabuchi
Summary: This study aims to reveal the relationship between loneliness and suicidal ideation following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The data of 6436 men and 5380 women in Japan were analyzed. The results showed that individuals who felt lonely had a higher risk of suicidal ideation, and this relationship remained even after adjusting for depression.
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
J. Pinto, K. Bradbury, D. Newell, F. L. Bishop
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and patterns of lifestyle change support provided by acupuncture therapists in the UK and explored related characteristics and attitudes. The results showed that acupuncture therapists commonly offer support for lifestyle changes, particularly for patients with chronic conditions. The level of support varied for different health behaviors and was influenced by therapists' attitudes, confidence, and use of behavior change techniques. Additionally, therapists considered factors such as patient receptiveness, condition improvement potential, and therapeutic alliance when deciding to offer lifestyle change support. The findings have important implications for promoting healthy behaviors and understanding acupuncture practice.
BMC COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE AND THERAPIES
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yin Liu, Juan Su, Xiaoyang Wang, Huifang Xu, Hong Wang, Ruihua Kang, Liyang Zheng, Yixian Wang, Chunya Liu, Yiping Jing, Shaokai Zhang
Summary: This study examined HCV knowledge, self-reported testing behavior, and willingness to undergo screening in the general Chinese population. The findings revealed low HCV knowledge and testing rates among the general population in China. Individuals who are less educated, reside in less-developed areas, currently drink alcohol, and are female should be prioritized for health education and interventions.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Isabelle Budin-Ljosne, Athanasia Monika Mowinckel, Barbara Bodorkos Friedman, Klaus P. Ebmeier, Christian A. Drevon, Rebecca Bruu Carver, Eniko Zsoldos, Nanna Alida Grit Fredheim, Oystein Sorensen, William Frans Christiaan Baare, Kathrine Skak Madsen, Anders M. Fjell, Rogier A. Kievit, Paolo Ghisletta, David Bartres-Faz, Laura Nawijn, Cristina Sole-Padulles, Kristine B. Walhovd, Sandra Duezel, Larisa Zasyekina, Maria Florencia Iulita, Maria Teresa Ferretti
Summary: The survey revealed that respondents recognized the impact of lifestyle factors on brain health but had less awareness of the role of socioeconomic factors. Most participants rated all life periods as important for brain health, with the prenatal period receiving a lower ranking. Women and highly educated respondents were more likely to consider factors and life periods important for brain health.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yuan Ma, Xuan Han, Wei Li, Yuan Yang, Yunshao Xu, Di Liu, Weizhong Yang, Luzhao Feng, Libing Ma
Summary: The study found that increasing the frequency of self-directed learning among healthcare workers is associated with more active engagement in vaccination-related behaviors, indicating that raising such frequencies could be a promising intervention for fostering behavior changes and ultimately increasing vaccination coverage.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Raymond J. Rodgers, Larisa Suturina, Daria Lizneva, Michael J. Davies, Katja Hummitzsch, Helen F. Irving-Rodgers, Sarah A. Robertson
MEDICAL HYPOTHESES
(2019)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Helena J. Teede, Robert J. Norman, Rhonda M. Garad
MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2019)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jennifer L. Narvaez, Jeani Chang, Sheree L. Boulet, Michael J. Davies, Dmitry M. Kissin
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2019)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Alice R. Rumbold, Arusyak Sevoyan, Tassia K. Oswald, Renae C. Fernandez, Michael J. Davies, Vivienne M. Moore
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2019)
Editorial Material
Urology & Nephrology
A. R. Rumbold, A. Sevoyan, T. K. Oswald, R. C. Fernandez, M. J. Davies, V. M. Moore
JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2020)
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Dermatology
Xanthe L. Strudwick, Damian H. Adams, Natasha T. Pyne, Michael S. Samuel, Rachael Z. Murray, Allison J. Cowin
ADVANCES IN WOUND CARE
(2020)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Renae C. Fernandez, Vivienne M. Moore, Kristyn J. Willson, Michael Davies
Summary: The study found that mothers with a history of night shift work did not have an increased prevalence of urogenital anomalies in their offspring when conceiving naturally, but the prevalence was significantly elevated among offspring of night shift workers who conceived through fertility treatment.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Damian H. Adams, Adam Gerace, Michael J. Davies, Sheryl de Lacey
Summary: Donor sperm-conceived adults show higher rates of mental health issues such as attention deficit disorder, autism, identity formation problems, learning difficulties, panic attacks, and increased alcohol/drug dependency compared to spontaneously conceived adults. Overall, the study suggests that donor-conceived adults face more adverse mental health outcomes than their spontaneously conceived counterparts.
JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL ORIGINS OF HEALTH AND DISEASE
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Vivienne Moore, Alice Rumbold, Renae Fernandez, Heather McElroy, Lynette Moore, Lynne Giles, Luke Grzeskowiak, Elizabeth Roughead, Michael Stark, Michael Davies
Summary: A study in South Australia found that 1.6% of pregnancies of at least 20 weeks' gestation were conceived with the use of clomiphene citrate (CC), with 5.7% resulting in multiple births. This increases the proportion of women who achieved an ongoing pregnancy with medical assistance from 4.4% to 6%.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Qun Miao, Sandra Dunn, Shi Wu Wen, Jane Lougheed, Phoebe Yang, Michael Davies, Carolina Lavin Venegas, Mark Walker
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on the risk of congenital heart disease (CHD) and finds that higher maternal material deprivation is associated with increased odds of infant CHD, while neighbourhood minority ethnic concentration is inversely associated with the odds of infant CHD.
Meeting Abstract
Obstetrics & Gynecology
M. Davies, A. Rumbold, K. Willson, R. Fernandez, W. Scheil, V. Moore
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2019)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
R. Warner, S. Neuhaus, J. Avery, M. Davies
JOURNAL OF MILITARY AND VETERANS HEALTH
(2019)
Meeting Abstract
Cell Biology
Xanthe L. Strudwick, Damian H. Adams, Natasha T. Pyne, Michael S. Samuel, Rachael Z. Murray, Allison J. Cowin
WOUND REPAIR AND REGENERATION
(2019)
