The Arabic Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) and its three-item version: Factor structure and measurement invariance among university students.

Background: University students face numerous challenges, which may adversely influence their mental/physical well-being and academic performance. Satisfaction with life implicates the psychological, social, and educational functioning of students-justifying its use for clinical screening and monitoring of treatment outcomes.

Objective: Given the growing interest in the equivalence of this construct across cultures, this study assessed the structure and invariance of the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) and its three-item version (SWLS-3).

Detecting the footprint of selection on the genome of Girgentana goat, a popular ancient breed.

Girgentana goats are an ancient breed with distinctive morphological, adaptive, and production traits, making this population an interesting model for studying the genetic architecture underlying these traits. These special features result from natural and human-mediated selection. In this study, we aimed to detect potential signatures of selection in the Girgentana genome by combining the following statistical methods: the integrated haplotype score (iHS), the standardised log-ratio of the integrated site-specific extended haplotype homozygosity test between pairs of populations (Rsb), the runs of homozygosity (ROH) islands and the population differentiation index (F).

Ectopic dopamine agonist-resistant macroprolactinoma to the clivus masquerading as a chordoma - A case report.

Pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNETS) are common intracranial tumors, but extrasellar or ectopic PitNETS are very rare and supposed to originate from some pituitary remnants. They are mostly found in sphenoidal sinus. But particularly, ectopic clival PitNETS are highly aggressive and can cause bone invasion and can be misdiagnosed as other lesions of the skull base such as chordomas.

Swyer Syndrome: A diagnostic challenge.

Swyer syndrome, represents a rare manifestation of primary amenorrhea arising from gonadal dysgenesis. This syndrome is distinguished by the manifestation of a female phenotype despite a 46, XY karyotype. We present the case of a patient aged 32 the second of three sisters; consulted for the first time with a main complaint of primary unexplored amenorrhea responsible for infertility of 1 year with a female phenotype and a male karyotype: 46XY.

Fungal Necrotizing Otitis Externa: Clinical and Therapeutic Features.

To describe the clinical and therapeutic features of fungal necrotizing otitis externa (NOE) as well as to identify the predictive factors of complications. This retrospective and monocentric study included 15 cases of fungal NOE treated in our ENT department between 2006 and 2024. Clinical, biological, microbiological, and imaging data were collected and evaluated.

Discordance between patient and physician global assessments of psoriatic arthritis activity: an observational study in 13 Arab countries.

Discordance between physicians and patients in assessing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) activity is common and might impact treatment adherence and decision-making. Cultural and belief systems may influence this discordance. This study aimed to assess the extent of patient-physician discordance in PsA in Arab countries and its association with demographic and disease characteristics.

Verbal encouragement in coaching: enhancing small-sided game performance in youth basketball players.

Background: Verbal coach encouragement is a key motivational strategy that enhances skill development, game strategy execution, and team cohesion. In youth basketball, where players are still developing technical and decision-making abilities, coach encouragement can play a crucial role in sustaining effort, improving focus, and fostering resilience under small-sided games (SSGs). This study investigated how coach encouragement (CE) influences young basketball players' technical performance and psychophysiological responses during competitive gameplay.

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding blood exposure accidents and eHealth literacy among Tunisian medical students: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Good knowledge, attitudes and practices towards Blood Exposure Accidents (BEA) are essential for their prevention with a significant correlation found between e-health literacy and KAP levels. We aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) and e-health literacy levels towards BEA and their potential associations among medical students at a Tunisian medical school.

Methods: We conducted a comprehensive cross-sectional study among undergraduate medical students at Ibn Al Jazzar Medical School in Sousse, Tunisia, using an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire.

Effect of ice cream intake on post-tonsillectomy pain in children.

Aims: We aim to evaluate the effect of ice cream intake on post tonsillectomy pain in children.

Material And Methods: This study is a prospective, randomized, simple blinded clinical trial. Patients were randomized into two groups: no ice-cream group which received a standard analgesic protocol and the ice cream group which received the same analgesic protocol associated with an ice cream offered for the child before leaving the post anesthesia care unit (PACU).

Microbiological characteristics of pleural infection in adults: A 10-year retrospective study from a tertiary respiratory care hospital.

Introduction: Pleural infection is a high-mortality disease with a rising incidence in the past two decades. The knowledge of the main causative organisms is an important step for appropriate treatment. This study aims to describe etiologic and antibiotic resistance features of non-tuberculous pleural infections in adults in a tertiary care center specializing in the treatment of respiratory diseases.

Trophoblastic tumor in perimenopausal women: A case report and literature review.

Background And Importance: Placental site trophoblastic tumor (PSTT) a rare form of gestational trophoblastic disease, originates from intermediate trophoblastic cells and presents with nonspecific symptoms, complicating diagnosis. PSTT primarily affects women of childbearing age, but occurrences in perimenopausal women are exceptionally rare.

Case Presentation: We report a case of a 54-year-old perimenopausal woman presenting with a two-month history of abnormal uterine bleeding.

Isolated Hydatid Cyst of the Breast: A Rare Pseudotumor of the Breast.

Although rare, a hydatid cyst of the breast represents a mammary pseudotumor. We present the case of a 49-year-old woman with no significant medical history, who was diagnosed with an isolated hydatid cyst of the breast confirmed by histopathological examination. This patient consulted for breast asymmetry and a feeling of heaviness in the left breast, with no clinical signs of systemic hydatidosis.

An Unexplored Diversity for Adaptation of Germination to High Temperatures in Species.

Elevated temperatures inhibit the germination of a concerning number of crop species. One strategy to mitigate the impact of warming temperatures is to identify and introgress adaptive genes into elite germplasm. Diversity must be sought in wild populations, coupled with an understanding of the complex pattern of adaptation across a broad range of landscapes.

Mediating effect of intolerance of uncertainty between feeling of unsafety and depression/well-being among a sample of Lebanese adults.

Background: Eastern Mediterranean countries, particularly Lebanon, have seen a significant rise in mental disorders, primarily driven by ongoing economic instability, political unrest, and regional conflicts. These conditions fuel feelings of unsafety, which are linked to lower psychological well-being and increased depressive symptoms. Unsafe circumstances inflate apprehension and uncertainty, leaving individuals unable to foresee a stable, secure tomorrow and often trapped in an anticipatory negative thinking state.

Combined effects of low-dose caffeine and warm-up music enhance male athletes' performance in simulated Taekwondo combat: a double-blind, randomized crossover trial.

Rationale: How caffeine (CAF) intake and warm-up music combination affect male taekwondo athletes' performance during simulated combat is yet unstudied.

Objective: This study examined the potential synergistic effects of low dose of CAF and warm-up music on subsequent taekwondo combat outcomes.

Methods: In a double-blinded, randomized, crossover study, 16 male taekwondo athletes performed simulated combats under six conditions: (a) control, (b) CAF without music (CAF + NM), (c) placebo without music (PL + NM), (d) CAF with music (CAF + M), (e) PL with music (PL + M), and (f) no supplement with music (NS + M).

AprMH1 subtilisin from Bacillus zhangzhouensis MH1: Molecular cloning, characterization, and homology modeling.

The growing demand for robust proteases in industrial applications, particularly those based on the widely used subtilisin family, necessitates the development of novel and improved enzymes. This study reports exploration and characterization of a subtilisin, AprMH1, isolated from a recently identified Bacillus zhangzhouensis MH1 (NCBI Acct. No.

HSP110 T17 marker matches the pentaplex panel and outperforms CAT-25 for detecting microsatellite instability in sporadic colorectal cancer.

Microsatellite instability (MSI) is an important biomarker in colorectal cancer (CRC), influencing prognosis and treatment decisions. While conventional MSI detection typically relies on the pentaplex panel, newer markers like HSP110 T17 (HT-17) and CAT-25 may offer simpler, more cost-effective alternatives. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of HT-17 and CAT-25 for detecting MSI in sporadic CRC and to explore any links between MSI status and clinicopathological features.

Lemierre's Syndrome With Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis: A Life-Threatening Complication of Peritonsillar Abscess.

Lemierre's syndrome is a rare and life-threatening form of septic thrombophlebitis that can complicate head and neck infections. In most cases, septic thrombophlebitis affects the internal jugular vein. Its extension into the cerebral venous sinus is extremely rare, especially in the cavernous sinus.

A Rare Presentation of Lemmel Syndrome With Pancreas Divisum.

Lemmel syndrome, a rare cause of biliary obstruction due to duodenal diverticulum, is even rarer when combined with pancreas divisum.

Critical Evaluation of Combined Cu and FeO Nanodots with Gum Arabic Nano-Hybrids Using in-vitro Model: Flow Cytometry and Cell Viability Studies.

Background: Previous studies on synthesis and cytotoxicity effect of copper (Cu) and magnetite (FeO) nanodots against kidney and lung cancer cells Lines.

Purpose: Investigation of the effects of Cu and FeO nanodots on the reduction in viability of lung cancer (A549) and human embryonic kidney (HEK239T) cells lines.

Methods: Cu and FeO nanodots/Gum Arabic (GA) hybrids were chemically synthesized, characterized, and assessed by MTT and flow cytometry for their cytotoxicity against A549 and HEK239T cells lines.

Effects of 440-Hz 432-Hz preferred music frequencies, during warm-up, on intermittent anaerobic speed test performance in men and women kickboxers: a double-blind crossover study.

Background: Preferred music has been shown to enhance psychological and physiological parameters in order to increase physical performance in high intensity exercises. However, the effects of preferred music are less conclusive with different frequencies. The present study assessed the effects of listening to preferred music during warm-up at different frequencies on physical performance and psychophysiological responses specific in male and female kickboxers.

Evaluation of efficacy and safety of perioperative albumin administration in major non-cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Introduction: Studies suggested that restrictive fluid therapy during major surgery could be associated with better post-operative outcomes. The albumin uses in the perioperative period has been the subject of numerous studies with a still controversial efficacy and safety profile. This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of perioperative albumin use during major non-cardiac surgery.