Self-Identified Employment Challenges for Young Adults with a Cleft Lip and Palate: A Qualitative Exploration.

As individuals with a cleft lip and palate (CLP) transition into adulthood, they face unique employment challenges related to income, job stability, and fewer career options. This study explored these challenges through two focus group discussions with 19 participants (aged 21-38), primarily women, to understand their employment experiences. Thematic analysis revealed the following three main themes: (1) physical factors, (2) psychosocial factors, and (3) overcoming employment challenges, with nine sub-themes including speech, hearing, appearance, health, childhood experiences, societal expectations, lack of self-confidence, communication improvement, and self-esteem building.

Nasal Septal Abscesses: A Systematic Review.

Background: Nasal septal abscesses (NSA) necessitate prompt recognition and management to prevent morbidity and long-term sequelae. To date, no comprehensive review of NSA alone has been conducted.

Objective: To conduct a systematic review of the presentation and management of NSA and determine patients at risk of sequelae.

Ewing Sarcoma of the Sinonasal Tract: A Scoping Review.

Objective: Ewing sarcoma (ES) is a rare aggressive malignancy that can present in the sinonasal region. The objective of this study is to investigate the demographics, presentation, management, and outcomes of patients with sinonasal ES.

Data Sources: PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library.

Essential Reads in Rhinology: A Bibliometric Analysis.

Aims: Rhinology is a progressive subspecialty within otolaryngology. Bibliometric analysis is a powerful method to survey the landscape of literature on a specific topic and identify publication trends. We aimed to analyze the 50 most impactful English-language rhinology manuscripts of all time to create a targeted reading list for otolaryngologists.

Exploring the Ability of ChatGPT to Act as a Research Aid in Otolaryngology.

Recently artificial intelligence (AI) platforms have developed at a rapid pace. To date no studies have explored AI platform ChatGPT's ability to serve as an aid in research in the field of otolaryngology. The objective of our study is to evaluate the ability of ChatGPT to generate unique research ideas relevant to Otolaryngology.

Psychological factors contributing to the creation and dissemination of fake news among social media users: a systematic review.

The proliferation of fake news on social media platforms has become a significant concern, influencing public opinion, political decisions, and societal trust. While much research has focused on the technological and algorithmic factors behind the spread of misinformation, less attention has been given to the psychological drivers that contribute to the creation and dissemination of fake news. Cognitive biases, emotional appeals, and social identity motivations are believed to play a crucial role in shaping user behaviour on social media, yet there is limited systematic understanding of how these psychological factors intersect with online information sharing.

Utility of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Patient Care Counseling for Mandibular Fractures.

Objective: To determine the readability and accuracy of information regarding mandible fractures generated by Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT) versions 3.5 and 4o.

Background: Patients are increasingly turning to generative artificial intelligence to answer medical queries.

Appraisal of ChatGPT's responses to common patient questions regarding Tommy John surgery.

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) has progressed at a fast pace. ChatGPT, a rapidly expanding AI platform, has several growing applications in medicine and patient care. However, its ability to provide high-quality answers to patient questions about orthopedic procedures such as Tommy John surgery is unknown.

Is ChatGPT an Accurate and Readable Patient Aid for Third Molar Extractions?

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) platforms such as Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) (Open AI, San Francisco, California, USA) have the capacity to answer health-related questions. It remains unknown whether AI can be a patient-friendly and accurate resource regarding third molar extraction.

Purpose: The purpose was to determine the accuracy and readability of AI responses to common patient questions regarding third molar extraction.

ChatGPT Responses to Frequently Asked Questions on Ménière's Disease: A Comparison to Clinical Practice Guideline Answers.

Objective: Evaluate the quality of responses from Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) models compared to the answers for "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQs) from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) for Ménière's disease (MD).

Study Design: Comparative analysis.

Setting: The AAO-HNS CPG for MD includes FAQs that clinicians can give to patients for MD-related questions.

Sex-Stratified Predictors of Prolonged Operative Time and Hospital Admission in Outpatient Parathyroidectomy.

Unlabelled: Our retrospective database study investigates sex-stratified predictors of prolonged operative time (POT) and hospital admission following parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). The 2016 to 2018 American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) was queried for patients with PHPT undergoing parathyroidectomy. Cases analyzed were all outpatient status, arrived from home, coded as non-emergent, and elective.

Thyroid Ethanol and Radiofrequency Ablation: A Call for Patient-Friendly Online Resources.

Introduction: The multiple treatment options available to patients with thyroid nodules can generate uncertainty and confusion. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and ethanol ablation (EA) are two alternative modalities to manage thyroid nodules. As patients more frequently utilize online resources to guide their decision-making, the quality of such resources must be evaluated.

Outcomes of Supracricoid Partial Laryngectomy Performed in the United States: A Systematic Review.

Objective: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate oncologic outcomes of all published cases of supracricoid partial laryngectomy (SCPL) performed in the United States. The secondary objective was to assess the functional outcomes associated with this procedure.

Review Methods: A systematic review of PubMed, SCOPUS, and Embase for all English-language studies pertaining to SCPL performed in the United States was conducted until August 2021.

Thyroid cancer necrosis not evident on imaging: A cautionary case series on poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma diagnosed only on final pathology.

Objective: Poorly-differentiated thyroid cancer (PDTC) is a highly aggressive malignancy which is recently defined and understudied in the radiologic literature. Necrosis is a key histopathologic criterion for the diagnosis of PDTC. We illustrate the current difficulty in accurate identification of histopathologic necrosis on preoperative imaging.

Microstructure and Superconducting Properties of Bi-2223 Synthesized via Co-Precipitation Method: Effects of Graphene Nanoparticle Addition.

The effects of graphene addition on the phase formation and superconducting properties of (BiPb)SrCaCuO (Bi-2223) ceramics synthesized using the co-precipitation method were systematically investigated. Series samples of Bi-2223 were added with different weight percentages ( = 0.0, 0.

Self-help group experiences among members recovering from substance use disorder in Kuantan, Malaysia.

This qualitative study aims to explore the factors that motivate people in recovery from substance use disorder in Kuantan to remain in a self-help group. A total of five recovering self-help group members participated in this study. The findings indicated that people in recovery decided to continue their participation in a self-help group in order to obtain support that helps them sustain their recovery.

Elucidating the Structural, Electronic, Elastic, and Optical Properties of Bulk and Monolayer MoS Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides: A DFT Approach.

Due to their outstanding properties for optoelectronic and versatile electronic applications, the atomically thin layers of transition-metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) materials have demonstrated a potential candidacy to succeed its analog silicon-based technology. Hence, the elucidation of the most important features of these materials is indispensable. In this study, we provide a theoretical elucidation of the structural, electronic, elastic, and optical characteristics of TMDCs.

Superconducting Properties of YBaCuO with a Multiferroic Addition Synthesized by a Capping Agent-Aided Thermal Treatment Method.

A bulk YBaCuO (Y-123) superconductor synthesized by a thermal treatment method was added with different weight percentages ( = 0.0, 0.2, 1.

The Role of Family Life and the Influence of Peer Pressure on Delinquency: Qualitative Evidence from Malaysia.

Juvenile delinquency is always seen as a public health problem which needs intervention at various levels. Identifying which factors may lead juveniles to delinquency is a long-standing question among criminologists. This remains the case in Malaysia.

A novel method of hard palate reconstruction utilizing a combination of the buccal fat pad and palatal island flap.

The palatal island flap is reliable for single-staged reconstruction of select oral defects. However, fistula formation is a disruptive potential complication. The authors employed this technique in five patients and present a representative case of a 65-year-old female with a left-sided palatal salivary neoplasm.

Field efficacy of palm oil-based nanoemulsion insecticides against Aedes aegypti in Malaysia.

This study evaluates the efficacy of palm oil-based nanoemulsion insecticides in thermal fogging applications against adult Ae. aegypti. The nanoemulsion formulations contained a palm oil methyl ester solvent, water, a non-ionic surfactant, and active ingredient deltamethrin, with nanoemulsion droplet diameters ranging from 362 to 382 nm.

The anatomical basis for preserving the blood supply to the parathyroids during thyroid surgery, and a review of current technologic advances.

Background: Devascularization of the parathyroid glands is generally accepted as the most common mechanism for iatrogenic hypocalcemia, a frequently seen complication of both total and completion thyroidectomy procedures. Much has been written about iatrogenic hypoparathyroidism, but few papers have precisely delineated the arterial supply of the parathyroid glands and the common anatomical variations that may impact parathyroid preservation during thyroid surgery.

Methods: We offer an illustrated review and discussion of the only two anatomic studies published in the medical literature focusing on parathyroid vasculature.

Growth of Marine Microalgae in Landfill Leachate and Their Ability as Pollutants Removal.

Leachate from landfill contains concentrated nutrients that may enter the terrestrial and aquatic environment, including nearby coastal areas. The nutrient contaminants eventually bring harm to marine organisms, including microalgae. This study was performed to investigate the growth of two green microalgal species, sp.