Assessment of Subacute Toxicity of Ulexite in Rats: Behavioral, Hematological, and Biochemical Insights.

Ulexite (UX), a naturally occurring borate mineral, has gained interest for its diverse industrial applications, yet its toxicological profile remains inadequately characterized. This study aimed to evaluate the subacute toxicity of UX in rats, focusing on behavioral, hematological, and biochemical parameters. Rats were administered UX via gavage at doses of 10, 30, and 300 mg/kg for 7 days.

Risk Factors of Hypothermia During Pediatric Liver Transplantation Using a Novel Warming Method.

Background: Intraoperative hypothermia often occurs in patients under general anesthesia, including liver transplantation (LT), leading to various life-threatening conditions. This study aimed to evaluate factors causing hypothermia in patients undergoing pediatric LT.

Methods: Data were collected from patients undergoing LT who were warmed during surgery.

Effect of Telerehabilitation-Based Motor Imagery Training on Pain and Related Factors in People With Multiple Sclerosis: Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.

Objectives: To investigate the effect of telerehabilitation-based graded motor imagery (MI, GMI) training on pain and pain-related factors in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Design: Randomized controlled, assessor-blind pilot trial with repeated-measure design.

Setting: Neurology outpatient clinic.

Applying a "medical deserts" lens to cancer care services in the North-West region of Romania from 2009 to 2022 - a mixed-methods analysis.

Background: Medical deserts pose significant challenges to healthcare systems worldwide, leading to unmet healthcare needs and exacerbated health issues, particularly in underserved regions.

Methods: This study aims to characterise cancer care services in the North-West region of Romania through the lens of medical desertification, employing a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative analysis - descriptive statistics - of secondary data from the Activity of Healthcare Units reports from 2009 to 2022, along with qualitative data - thematic analysis - from interviews with cancer patients and healthcare professionals, were employed to uncover the current state of cancer care in Romania.

Comparative analysis of cognitive and physical characteristics in late-onset, adult-onset and early-onset multiple sclerosis patients.

Background: Late-onset multiple sclerosis (LOMS or L; MS) and early-onset MS (EOMS or E) are less common, and their prognosis can be different. To characterize the demographic and clinical features, and clinical outcomes of LOMS and EOMS patients, comparing them to adult-onset MS (AOMS or A) patients.

Methods: The study was conducted as a secondary analysis of a prospective study.