Tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke among high school students in Ernakulum district, Kerala: A cross-sectional study.

Objectives: Tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) in the home setting are major health hazards for adolescents. The objectives of this study were to estimate tobacco use and exposure to SHS among high school students in Ernakulam district of Kerala, India, and to investigate associated factors.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

A comparison of three thromboprophylaxis regimens in critically ill COVID-19 patients: An analysis of real-world data.

Introduction: Thrombotic complications of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have received considerable attention. Although numerous conflicting findings have compared escalated thromboprophylaxis doses with a standard dose to prevent thrombosis, there is a paucity of literature comparing clinical outcomes in three different anticoagulation dosing regimens. Thus, we investigated the effectiveness and safety profiles of standard, intermediate, and high-anti-coagulation dosing strategies in COVID-19 critically ill patients.

Hip implant modular junction: The role of CoCrMo alloy microstructure on fretting-corrosion.

Cobalt-chromium-molybdenum (CoCrMo) alloy is one of the most used metals in total hip replacement (THR) due to the alloy's superior corrosion qualities and biocompatibility. Over time these prostheses may undergo wear and corrosion processes in a synergistic process known as tribocorrosion. Implant retrieval studies have shown that damage patterns on THR modular junction surfaces indicating specifically in vivo fretting-corrosion to take place.

Prevalence of Hearing Impairment in Neonates of Mothers with Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross Sectional Study.

This study aims to find out the prevalence of hearing impairment in neonates of mothers with diabetes mellitus. The objective is to assess any correlation between the glycemic control and the development of neonatal hearing impairment. A total of 120 neonates of diabetic mothers were included in the study.

Mechanical conflict caused by a cell-wall-loosening enzyme activates de novo shoot regeneration.

Cellular heterogeneity is a hallmark of multicellular organisms. During shoot regeneration from undifferentiated callus, only a select few cells, called progenitors, develop into shoot. How these cells are selected and what governs their subsequent progression to a patterned organ system is unknown.

Relationship Between Dating Violence and Contraceptive Use Among Texas Adolescents.

The recent overturning of has the potential to adversely impact reproductive health among adolescents experiencing unplanned pregnancies from dating violence. We examined the associations between contraceptive use and dating violence among Texas high schoolers in the years leading up to this new law. Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System data from Texas 9th to 12th graders from 2011, 2013, 2017, and 2019 were analyzed.

Perception of risk factors at work associated with musculoskeletal symptoms in dental students of Melaka, Malaysia: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Dental professionals have been reported to be constantly exposed to work-related musculoskeletal disorders with symptoms often started as early as the student phase. Risk perception may play an important role in modifying risk at work.

Objective: To assess the influence of gender, academic level, and the presence of painful symptoms on the perception of risk factors at work contributing to musculoskeletal symptoms among dental students of Melaka, Malaysia.

Correlation of AKI with Risk Factors, Ventilatory Support, Renal Replacement Therapy in a Cohort of COVID-19 Patients.

Introduction: There is a scarcity of information on the incidence and outcomes of acute kidney injury (AKI) in COVID-19 patients in India. Therefore, we analyzed the correlation of AKI risk factors, ventilatory support, and renal replacement therapy and compared the outcomes of first and second COVID-19 waves in this tertiary care center.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the patients' medical records with a positive RT-PCR for COVID-19 between July 2020 and May 2021.

Significance of serum carcinoembryonic antigen in metastatic breast cancer patients: A prospective study.

Background: Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is an important serum tumour marker with a substantial role in diagnosis and monitoring of various solid tumours. About 36%-70% of breast cancers have elevated serum CEA. And the available studies show discrepancy in addressing the prognostic significance of CEA in advanced breast cancer.

Dyadic positive and negative religious coping among older Singaporean couples and marital satisfaction.

Difficulties faced in life can affect marital relationships and such troubles may be dealt with in a multitude of ways, including coping religiously. The present study examined how religious coping, either in a positive or negative manner, may have an impact on marital satisfaction. Importantly, this association was studied dyadically in a sample of religiously diverse (Buddhists, 32.

Microstructure and electrochemical behavior of contemporary Ti6Al4V implant alloys.

Ti6Al4V is the most common titanium alloy within the biomaterial field. While material standards for different variations of this alloy exist, there are only minimal requirements with respect to its microstructure which is directly related to the alloy's properties. Thus, a better understanding of the Ti6Al4V microstructure of common contemporary implant components and its effect on the electrochemical behavior is needed; including additively manufactured (AM) devices.

Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis Following COVID-19 Vaccination: A Case Report.

Hypersensitivity or Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) following the COVID-19 vaccination has been reported rarely all over the world. LCV can be induced by certain factors such as infections, autoimmune disorders, malignancy, or some classes of drugs. A 32-year-old man, who was a known case of seizure disorder from his childhood presented to the department of dermatology with itchy red lesions on extremities and abdomen for the past 1 month.

Rapid fat-water separated T mapping using a single-shot radial inversion-recovery spoiled gradient recalled pulse sequence.

T mapping is increasingly used in clinical practice and research studies. With limited scan time, existing techniques often have limited spatial resolution, contrast resolution and slice coverage. High fat concentrations yield complex errors in Look-Locker T methods.

Overview of COVID-19-Associated Invasive Fungal Infection.

Purpose Of Review: Invasive fungal infections are a complication of COVID-19 disease. This article reviews literature characterizing invasive fungal infections associated with COVID-19.

Recent Findings: Multiple invasive fungal infections including aspergillosis, candidiasis, pneumocystosis, other non- molds, and endemic fungi have been reported in patients with COVID-19.

Changes in body weight, health behaviors, and mental health in adults with obesity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between body weight changes, health behaviors, and mental health in adults with obesity during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: Between March 1, 2021, and November 30, 2021, adults from three obesity practices completed an online survey. The primary outcomes were ≥ 5% of body weight change since March 2020 and associated health behaviors and mental health factors.

A Decade's Experience in Pediatric Chromosomal Microarray Reveals Distinct Characteristics Across Ordering Specialties.

Chromosomal microarray (CMA) is a testing modality frequently used in pediatric patients; however, published data on its utilization are limited to the genetic setting. We performed a database search for all CMA testing performed from 2010 to 2020, and delineated the diagnostic yield based on patient characteristics, including sex, age, clinical specialty of providers, indication of testing, and pathogenic finding. The indications for testing were further categorized into Human Phenotype Ontology categories for analysis.

Association of corticosteroid use and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in asthmatic children varies by age.

Objective: We aim to examine the impact of corticosteroids use on ADHD among children with asthma by administration routes.

Methods: A population-based, cross-sectional analysis included pediatric patients ages 5-20 years old from the 2016 and 2019 Kids Inpatient Database (unweighted  = 111,702). ICD-10-CM codes were used to identify corticosteroids use, asthma, and ADHD cases.

Ameliorates Ovariectomy-Induced Bone Loss Enhancing Anti-Osteoclastogenic and Immunomodulatory Potential of Regulatory B Cells (Bregs).

Discoveries in the last few years have emphasized the existence of an enormous breadth of communication between osteo-immune systems. These discoveries fuel novel approaches for the treatment of several bone pathologies including osteoporosis. (BL) is a preferred probiotic of choice due to its varied immunomodulatory potential in alleviating various inflammatory diseases.

Adverse Drug Events Related to Common Asthma Medications in US Hospitalized Children, 2000-2016.

Background: The reduction in adverse drug events is a priority in healthcare. Medications are frequently prescribed for asthmatic children, but epidemiological trends of adverse drug events related to anti-asthmatic medications have not been described in hospitalized children.

Objective: The objective of this study was to report incidence trends, risk factors, and healthcare utilization of adverse drug events related to anti-asthmatic medications by major drug classes in hospitalized children in the USA from 2000 to 2016.

Corrosion Behavior of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) Manufactured Ti6Al4V Alloy in Saline and BCS Solution.

The frequency of surgeries involving the use of metal implants in orthopedic medicine to replace degenerative or fractured joints is increasing, and it is therefore important to optimize the lifespan and quality of these implants. Advances in additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, are creating new opportunities to personalize implants in ways that reduce mechanical stress at the joint implant interface and improve bone ingrowth and implant stability; however, it is not well understood if and to what degree the AM process alters the corrosion behavior of the materials it produces. In this study, six Ti6Al4V prints manufactured via a selective laser melting (SLM) method were examined regarding their corrosion behavior in both saline and bovine calf serum (BCS) solutions.

Retiring From Pediatric Emergency Medicine Too Soon?: A Survey to Discover the Reasons and Start a Conversation About Solutions.

Objective: Pediatric emergency medicine is a subspecialty known for high acuity, high stress, and variable scheduling that may be difficult to maintain as one gets older. This survey sought to gain information on the reasons or plans for early retirement in pediatric emergency medicine and offer ways to address these concerns to improve longevity in the field.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was sent via email to board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physicians who were older than 50 years to assess preretirement and postretirement considerations.

Mirizzi Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Mirizzi syndrome (MS) is a rare complication of chronic gallstones. Mirizzi syndrome is characterized by a set of symptoms that results from obstruction of the common hepatic or common bile duct (CBD). This may be due to extrinsic compression from an impacted gallstone in the gallbladder neck or cystic duct because of inflammatory changes secondary to chronic gallstone cholecystitis.