Defining Normal Enthesis Stiffness Range in A Healthy Adult Population.

Objectives: This study explores the correlation between volunteer demographics with enthesis stiffness and intra and inter -observer agreements using shear wave elastography (SWE).

Methods: 98 healthy volunteers were recruited. SWE was performed on quadriceps, suprapatellar, infrapatellar, and Achilles entheses.

Expecting factors for inadequate glycemic control in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus: a single center experience.

Objectives: Achieving an ideal glycemic control in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is both a difficult and challenging process. We aim to highlight the expected factors contributing to inadequate glycemic control in children and adolescents with T1DM in a sample of Iraqi children and adolescents.

Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study that recruited 247 T1DM patients aged < 18 years & disease duration ≥ 1 year.

The future of surgery: A case of Schatzker type II tibial plateau fracture operated with arthroscopic-assisted technique.

Introduction And Importance: One percent of adult fractures are tibial plateau fractures, but can represent significant morbidity for patients. Achieving anatomic reduction of the articular surface, adequate alignment, stable fixation consistent with early mobilization, and minimal soft tissue injury are the key goals of treatment. Compared to open reduction and internal fixation, the decreased invasiveness of arthroscopy-assisted percutaneous fixation translates into decreased morbidity rates.

Predictive factors of psoriatic arthritis in a diverse population with psoriasis.

Objective: We aimed to analyze the clinical characteristics of patients with psoriasis and determine the predictive factors of psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

Methods: This retrospective cohort study was performed among patients with psoriasis. Demographic and clinical data were collected.

Validating the performance of 3 sepsis screening tools in patients with clinical chorioamnionitis.

Background: Maternal sepsis is a leading cause of maternal death in the United States. Approximately two-thirds of maternal deaths because of sepsis are related to delayed recognition or treatment. New early warning systems using a 2-step approach have been developed for the early recognition of sepsis in obstetrics; however, their performance has not been validated.

2D shear wave elastography for the assessment of quadriceps entheses-a methodological study.

Objective: To establish the scanning protocol for 2-dimensional shear wave elastography (SWE) on normal entheses by investigating the possible confounding factors that may increase the variability of measured elasticity.

Material And Methods: 30 normal quadriceps entheses were scanned using SWE to compare the stiffness and coefficient variation by changing the ultrasonic coupling gel thickness, knee position, region of interest size, and scanning plane.

Results: No significant difference in median shear wave velocity (SWV) was observed in different coupling gel thicknesses.

Facilitating the transfer of care from secondary to primary care: a scoping review to understand the role of pharmacists in general practice.

Background: Limited published research exists on the role of pharmacists in general practice (primary care pharmacists) in facilitating post-hospital discharge care of patients.

Aim: To summarise and map the nature and extent of current evidence on the role of primary care pharmacists in facilitating patient discharge from secondary to primary care and to inform future practice and research.

Method: Six electronic databases were systematically searched from inception to March 2022 for studies published in the English language that described and/or evaluated primary care pharmacist-led interventions for patients following hospital discharge.

The asymmetric effect of agriculturalization toward climate neutrality targets.

Agricultural activities immensely contribute to greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). This study investigates the heterogeneous effect of agricultural production (AGRIP) on three major GHGs emissions, i.e.

Role of primary care pharmacists in the post-hospital discharge care of patients: a scoping review protocol.

Background: Evidence has shown that there is a significant problem with medication safety when patients are transferred between settings. The role of community pharmacists and hospital pharmacists in facilitating transition of care has been well-researched. However, with the developing role of pharmacists in general practice as part of a multi-disciplinary team, little is known about their role in improving transition of care when patients move from secondary to primary care.

Assessment of Biobanking Knowledge and Attitudes towards Biospecimen Donation among Healthcare Providers in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Biobanking is a critical cornerstone of the global shift towards precision medicine (PM). This transformation requires smooth and informed interaction between a range of stakeholders involved in the healthcare system. In Saudi Arabia, there is still insufficient awareness of the importance of biobanking and its potential benefits for patients, the healthcare system, and society as a whole.

A primary dorsal osseous Ewing's sarcoma hidden as acute paraplegia in a 7-year child: A Case report.

Ewing's sarcoma is a highly malignant bone tumor commonly affecting the diaphysis of long bones and pelvic bones. It belongs to a spectrum of neoplastic diseases known as the Ewing sarcoma family of tumors (EFT) with the same histologic, immunohistochemical characteristics and chromosomal translocation. It commonly affects children between the ages of 5-15 years.

Combination Treatment of TRPV4 Agonist with Cisplatin Promotes Vessel Normalization in an Animal Model of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Background and Objectives: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the sixth most common malignancy in the world. Transient receptor potential vanilloid 4 (TRPV4) channel has been shown to be involved in angiogenesis in multiple types of tumors. However, not much is known about TRPV4′s involvement in OSCC.

Unrevealing the Hidden Effects of Job Insecurity: A Moderated-Mediation Model of Moral Disengagement and Moral Identity.

Moral disengagement is an intensely negative reaction that triggers unethical behavior in the workplace. By integrating the conservation of resources and moral disengagement theories, the current research examined how moral disengagement can explain the mechanism through which job insecurity results in adverse consequences. Furthermore, moral identity was theorized to moderate the hypothesized relationships.

The asymmetric effect of temperature, exchange rate, metals, and investor sentiments on solar stock price performance in China: evidence from QARDL approach.

The study investigates the asymmetric effect of temperature, exchange rate, metals (rare metals and electrical conductors), and investor sentiments on solar stock price performance in China. The novel econometric techniques, i.e.

I Have Had Enough: When and How Customer Mistreatment Leads to Coworker Undermining.

Service workers are more prone to experience customer mistreatment because of their frequent interactions with them. Hence, it compels them to the level where their performance is compromised. Employees who face customer mistreatment feel ill-treated and develop the desire for revenge.

Do Visionary-Feedback Seeking CEOs Enhance Firm Sustainability Through Eco-Innovation? A Moderated Mediation Model.

Based on upper echelons, paradox, and social capital theory, this study extends the association of CEO vision articulation and feedback-seeking behavior with firm sustainability by identifying the mediating role of eco-innovation and top management team (TMT) boundary-spanning behavior as a moderator. By analyzing the data of mid-sized to large Chinese firms using hierarchical regression and bootstrapping-based moderated path analysis, we found that product and process eco-innovation mediates the link between CEO vision articulation and firm sustainability while CEO feedback-seeking behavior enhances firm's sustainability through product eco-innovation only. Finally, conditional indirect effects show the vital role of TMT boundary-spanning behavior in facilitating CEOs to improve the firm's long-term sustainability through eco-innovation.

Pre-Descemetic Placement of Intracorneal Ring Segments for Keratoconus after Mechanical Implantation.

We report the case of a 23-year-old male who was referred to our clinic for a routine follow-up examination. The patient was treated for keratoconus 3 years ago in Colombia, where intracorneal ring segments were implanted mechanically in both eyes to improve his visual acuity. Surprisingly, we discovered a pre-descemetic placement of intracorneal ring segments, which could lead to potential complications, under circumstances.

Quality of Life of Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Background Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects the apocrine gland-bearing areas of the body. It initially presents as painful nodules that eventually develop into abscesses, draining sinuses, and scarring. These manifestations have physical and psychological impacts, which lead to poor quality of life.

Leptin Protein Expression and Promoter Methylation in Ovarian Cancer: A Strong Prognostic Value with Theranostic Promises.

Ovarian cancer (OC) is the deadliest among all gynecological cancers. Epidemiological studies showed that obesity might influence many cancers including OC. One of the key factors that may link obesity and OC is leptin (LEP), known as an adipokine with pleiotropic effects on body homeostasis.

Algorithm for the referral of patients with inflammatory back pain from primary care in Malaysia.

Chronic low back pain, defined as back pain lasting for more than three months, can be divided into mechanical or inflammatory back pain (IBP). IBP typically starts in patients below the age of 40, is improved with activity and worsens with rest. IBP is strongly associated with axial spondyloarthritis.

Klotho promoter methylation status and its prognostic value in ovarian cancer.

Among all gynecological cancers, ovarian cancer (OC) is one of the deadliest types of cancer worldwide. Epigenetic silencing of some genes has been reported to be associated with OC. In this context, Klotho (KL) gene methylation is a promising biomarker for OC.

Boosting Sustainability in Healthcare Sector through Fintech: Analyzing the Moderating Role of Financial and ICT Development.

Healthcare organizations are setting new targets of sustainable practices to improve their financial performance without depleting social and natural capital. Maintaining a sustainable, resilient, and durable healthcare system facilitate economies to achieve sustainable competitiveness. Thus, it is important to address and fill the knowledge gap by identifying factors that improve a firm's sustainability.