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A Riemannian framework for incorporating white matter bundle prior in orientation distribution function based tractography algorithms
Diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (dMRI) tractography is a powerful approach to study brain structural connectivity. However, its reliability in a clinical context is still highly debated. Recent s...
Asymptomatic carriage of Plasmodium falciparum in children no longer targeted for seasonal malaria chemoprevention and with a history of exposure to this strategy: A cross sectional study in southern Senegal
Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) has been implemented in southern part of Senegal since 2013, targeting children 3–120 months old. This strategy is often evaluated among the population targeted...
Induced abortion in Iran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, the law and the diverging attitude of medical and health science students
Background The topic of induced abortion has been a subject of extensive debate among various moral and religious frameworks and continues to pose significant challenges within the domains of medical...
Macro-financial models of Canadian dollar interest rate swap yields
This paper analyzes the dynamics of Canadian dollar–denominated (CAD) interest rate swap yields. It applies autoregressive distributive lag (ARDL) models, using monthly time series data, to estimate t...
Healthcare professionals’ perceptions about implementing accreditation as a strategy to improve healthcare quality and organisational performance: a cross-sectional survey study
Objective This study aims to investigate the healthcare professionals’ perceptions about the impact of accreditation as a strategy to improve the quality of healthcare services and organisational per...
Labour and social protection gaps impacting the health and well-being of workers in non-standard employment: An international comparative study
Background World economies increasingly rely on non-standard employment arrangements, which has been linked to ill health. While work and employment conditions are recognized structural determinants o...
Psychological capital and mental health problems among the unemployed in the post-COVID-19 era: Self- esteem as a moderator
Introduction Since the coronavirus pandemic outbreak, unemployment has become a widespread phenomenon in society, with notable consequences including the emergence of mental health problems. This stu...
Intrinsic and extrinsic motives of undergraduate students for pursuing a master’s degree: Applying the Eccles et al. expectancy-value model
This study investigates the factors driving students to pursue a master’s degree, taking into account the mediating role of ability beliefs in this decision-making process. Previous research has prima...
Correction: Alterations in aortic elasticity indices among type 2 diabetes patients in a low and middle income country using M-mode echocardiography: A cross-sectional comparative study
Correction: Morphometric evaluation of the anterior cranial fossa during the prenatal stage in humans and its clinical implications
The interaction of Orthoflavivirus nonstructural proteins 3 and 5 with human fatty acid synthase
Mosquito-transmitted viruses of the genus Orthoflavivirus impose a significant public health burden in many tropical and sub-tropical countries around the world, yet there is still no therapeutic drug...
Exploring the role of technology in human trafficking in Pakistan: A qualitative study of lived experiences of victims
With the ongoing digital transformation, the internet, mobile, social media and other computer technologies are being increasingly used in the targeting, recruitment, transportation and exploitation o...
Serum uric acid level is associated with renal arteriolar hyalinosis and predicts post-donation renal function in living kidney donors
Major guidelines for living-donor kidney transplantation underscore the need for pre-donation evaluation of renal function, hypertension, obesity, diabetes mellitus, and albuminuria to minimize the ri...
Epsin bioactive coating reduced in-stent intimal hyperplasia by promoting early phase reendothelialization and inhibiting smooth muscle cell proliferation
In recent years, interventional surgery has become a treatment for ischemic stroke due to its low risk of injury. However, the occurrence of restenosis hinders the long-term effectiveness and safety o...
Pan-African review of cultural uses of carnivores
The consumptive use of fauna, encompassing the extraction of skins and derivatives, undermines vulnerable species’ resilience to persistent offtake. Evidence of pervasive, Africa-wide hunting and traf...
Barriers and practices in pain management for intubated patients: A study of critical care nurses in Southern West Bank hospitals
Introduction Effective pain management is vital for intubated patients in intensive care units, as these individuals cannot verbally communicate their discomfort. The knowledge, attitudes, practices,...
Hounsfield unit change in metastatic abdominal lymph nodes treated with combined hyperthermia and radiotherapy
Objective Hyperthermia has been safely employed in conjunction with low to moderate doses of radiotherapy (RT) to achieve notable tumor responses in cases of previously treated and recurrent malignan...
Association between restless legs syndrome and sleep quality in Peruvian medical students
Objective To evaluate the association between restless legs syndrome (RLS) and sleep quality in Peruvian medical students. Methods Cross sectional study with a secondary data analysis. The study...
Undergraduate students with and without mental health concerns have different perceptions of disclosing mental health challenges to instructors
Many undergraduates report having mental health concerns (MHC), which can reduce academic success. Students with MHC are encouraged to seek help from their instructors but may not because of perceived...
Correction: On the relationship between predictive coding and backpropagation
RETRACTED: The effect of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles on Pseudomonas aeruginosa-infected dogs wounds
Environmental factors such as lesion and bacterial infection risk affect wound healing. Many researchers are interested in silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) due to their anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, a...
Stepped care, stepped care “lite” & matching intervention components to individual mental health needs: A rapid scoping review of mental health and substance use interventions for post-secondary students
Purpose Stepped Care Models (SCM) and other approaches for organizing the delivery of services and resources by individual mental health (MH) needs are being increasingly implemented in post-secondary...
Prognostic differences between pre-existing atrial fibrillation in chronic kidney disease and new-onset atrial fibrillation at hemodialysis initiation: a retrospective single-center cohort study
Atrial fibrillation (AF) can develop in patients with chronic kidney disease. However, the impact of new-onset AF in patients who are initiated on hemodialysis remains unclear. We categorized 254 pati...
Angler perceptions of pelican entanglement reveal opportunities for seabird conservation on fishing piers in Tampa Bay
Injuries from entanglement in marine debris are a significant threat to seabirds globally, and fishing gear is the most common debris affecting seabirds. In Tampa Bay, Florida, entanglement of brown p...
Safety assessment of sodium zirconium cyclosilicate: A FAERS-based disproportionality analysis
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (SZC) is a novel therapeutic agent for hyperkalemia. However, limited reports have described its real-world safety. In this study, we used the Food and Drug Administrati...