Effect of splinting and kinesiotaping treatments on functional status, sleep quality and median nerve cross-sectional area in carpal tunnel syndrome: A single blind prospective randomized controlled study.

Background: The effect of conservative treatments on sleep quality in carpal tunnel syndrome is unclear.

Purpose: Comparing the effect of splinting and kinesiotaping in carpal tunnel syndrome on functional status, pain, grip strength, nerve cross-sectional area and sleep quality.

Study Design: Randomized controlled study.

A Retrospective 8-Year Single Institutional Study in Germany Regarding Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcome of Malignant Parotid Tumors.

This study sought to comprehensively evaluate the diagnosis, therapeutic interventions, and outcomes of individuals afflicted with malignant parotid tumors at a tertiary care otolaryngology department in Heilbronn, Germany, spanning the years 2010-2018. The primary objective was to juxtapose this dataset with findings from analogous single and multicenter investigations. We conducted a meticulous analysis of electronic medical records pertaining to 45 patients subjected to primary parotid cancer treatment.

Does higher endorsement with collaboration lead to better performance on collaborative problem solving? An explanatory item response approach to cross-cultural comparisons.

Introduction: Collaborative problem solving (CPS) is an essential competency in the 21st century. However, the understanding of how cultural background shapes individuals' collaboration awareness and its relationship with collaborative problem-solving skills are underexplored by psychometrics.

Methods: This study employs Explanatory Item Response Modeling to examine the impact of cultural orientations on students' endorsement with collaboration in PISA 2015.

Antioxidant activity of Micractinium sp. (Chlorophyta) extracts against HO induced oxidative stress in human breast adenocarcinoma cells.

In response to the growing demand for high-value bioactive compounds, microalgae cultivation has gained a significant acceleration in recent years. Among these compounds, antioxidants have emerged as essential constituents in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries. This study focuses on Micractinium sp.