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Pre-treatment direct costs for people with tuberculosis during the COVID-19 pandemic in different healthcare settings in Bandung, Indonesia
The tuberculosis (TB) program was massively disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have impacted on an increase in costs for people with TB (PWTB) and their households. We aimed to quantify...
Assessing the usability of Accessercise to increase physical activity in adults with physical disabilities: A qualitative think-aloud study
Background Mobile health (mHealth) applications (apps) offer a convenient way to increase physical activity to people with disabilities. While several mHealth apps have been developed for this populat...
Structural design and optimization of egg carrier for dynamic egg slit detection platforms
This paper presents an improved egg carrier for supporting common types of eggs during an egg slit inspection platform opeations. The carrier conveys the eggs forwards to the inspection position. The...
The cross-sectional association between state-level public health funding per capita and physical health among adults in the United States
Objectives This study examined the association between state-level public health funding per capita and the odds of poor physical health. Study design Cross-sectional. Methods Data from the 2018 B...
Correction: Bruxism repercussions in muscular activation: Ultrasound differences in abdominal wall between women with and without bruxism: A cross-sectional study
Psychometric properties of the Bangla version of the sense of coherence scale among university students in Bangladesh
Introduction Sense of coherence is a key concept in psychological science that contributes to mental health by helping people cope with various stressors in their daily lives. A literature review demo...
Risk factors for postoperative delirium in patients undergoing orthopedic procedures: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Delirium is a common complication in surgical patients following operative procedures; it often occurs in patients undergoing lower-extremity surgery. It is essential to identify and prevent the risk...
Inflammatory and neutrophil extracellular trap markers to predict cardiac events after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Background and aims Inflammation plays a pivotal role in the pathophysiology of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). This involves neutrophil activation and the local release of pro-inflammator...
Pupillary responses to bright and dark stimuli in individuals with autism spectrum disorders
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) often exhibit difficulties in sensory processing, including visual hypersensitivity such as photophobia. This study investigates the neural mechanisms...
Establishment and application of an intelligent management platform for home medication for children with leukemia
Objective This study aimed to establish an intelligent management platform for home medication for children with leukemia and verify its efficacy in enhancing home medication compliance in children w...
Biophysical assessments and blood profiling reveal physiological adaptations and environmental interactions of hilsa shad (Tenualosa ilisha)
The hilsa shad (Tenualosa ilisha) is a migratory fish of great economic and cultural importance in Bangladesh. However, its physiological adaptations to diverse environmental conditions are not well u...