Population-Based Estimates of the Prevalence of Children With Congenital Heart Disease and Associated Comorbidities in the United States.

Background: Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the most common birth defects and previous estimates report the disease affects 1% of births annually in the United States. To date, CHD prevalence estimates are inconsistent due to varied definitions, data reliant on birth registries, and are geographically limited. These data sources may not be representative of the total prevalence of the CHD population.

A General Neurologist's Practical Diagnostic Algorithm for Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders: A Consensus Statement.

Purpose Of Review: The most common four neurodegenerative atypical parkinsonian disorders (APDs) are progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), multiple system atrophy (MSA), corticobasal syndrome (CBS), and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). Their formal diagnostic criteria often require subspecialty experience to implement as designed and all require excluding competing diagnoses without clearly specifying how to do that. Validated diagnostic criteria are not available at all for many of the other common APDs, including normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), vascular parkinsonism (VP), or drug-induced parkinsonism (DIP).

Predictors of Mortality Among Hemodialysis Patients at Al-Thora General Hospital, Ibb Governate, Yemen: A Retrospective Study.

Background: In addition to the global rise in the use of hemodialysis (HD) for end-stage renal disease, individuals receiving maintenance HD continue to have higher mortality rates than the general population. The mortality rates among HD patients in Yemen have not been studied because of the lack of a national registry system, and the impact of the disease on the country is yet to be evaluated. Our study aimed to assess the clinical characteristics and factors associated with mortality among patients with HD in a resource-limited setting.

Effects of the extraction temperatures on the protein contents, gelatin purities, physicochemical properties, and functional properties of tilapia scale gelatins.

Herein, the effects of the extraction temperatures (45, 55, 65, 75, and 85 °C) on the protein contents, gelatin purities, physicochemical properties, and functional properties of tilapia scale gelatins were studied. Among these temperatures, 65 °C was the best extraction temperature to obtain good production yield (16.0 % ± 0.

Ionic titanium is expected to improve the nutritional quality of Tartary buckwheat sprouts through flavonoids and amino acid metabolism.

Tartary buckwheat sprouts are highly valued by consumers for their superior nutritional content. Ionic titanium (Ti) has been shown to enhance crop growth and improve nutritional quality. However, there is limited research on the impact of ionic Ti on the nutritional quality of Tartary buckwheat sprouts.

Implementing contingency management into rural recovery housing: recommendations of a professional advisory expert panel.

Rural areas in the United States have been severely impacted by recent rises in substance use related mortality and psychosocial consequences. There is a dearth of treatment resources to address substance use disorder (SUD). Rural recovery houses (RRH) are important services that provide individuals with SUD with an environment where they can engage in recovery-oriented activities, but dropout rates are unacceptably high, and evidence-based interventions such as contingency management (CM) may reduce dropout and improve outcomes for RRH residents.

A randomised trial of real-time video counselling for smoking cessation among rural and remote residents.

Introduction: Despite its reach, very limited evidence exists on the effectiveness of real-time video counselling for smoking cessation (e.g. via Skype).

A qualitative study of end-stage liver disease and liver transplant referral practices among primary care providers in nonurban America.

Purpose: In rural America, the road to obtaining a liver transplant (LTX) often starts at the primary care provider's (PCP's) office. Patients with end-stage liver disease (ESLD) in rural communities experience lower rates of wait-listing and higher mortality. This study identifies issues related to the knowledge and perceptions of ESLD and LTX referral among PCPs in rural Kentucky (KY).

The Impact of Saline Water on Women's Health in the Coastal Region of Bangladesh: Special Attention on Menstrual Hygiene Practices.

Introduction Salinity intrusion is the most common global concern along coastlines, but it can happen inland also. The lack of freshwater is the primary issue affecting the coastal areas. Many health problems are prevalent among the inhabitants due to their frequent use of salted water.

High stress during clinical practicum placement is associated with bullying among nursing students: A mixed-method study.

Background: Nursing students are often subjected to bullying during their clinical practices, but few study has examined associations of bullying with psychological status among these groups, and how they cope with the bullying.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the experience and psychological status of clinical placement setting bullying among nursing students attending clinical practices, and explore students' coping strategies when bullied.

Design: A mixed methods.

Multi-omic Analyses Shed Light on The Genetic Control of High-altitude Adaptation in Sheep.

Sheep were domesticated in the Fertile Crescent and then spread globally, where they have been encountering various environmental conditions. The Tibetan sheep has adapted to high altitudes on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau over the past 3000 years. To explore genomic variants associated with high-altitude adaptation in Tibetan sheep, we analyzed Illumina short-reads of 994 whole genomes representing ∼ 60 sheep breeds/populations at varied altitudes, PacBio High fidelity (HiFi) reads of 13 breeds, and 96 transcriptomes from 12 sheep organs.

Fungal Planet description sheets: 1614-1696.

Novel species of fungi described in this study include those from various countries as follows: , in leaves of , among deep leaf litter, from uredinium of on , on well-rotted twigs and litter in mixed wet sclerophyll and subtropical rainforest. , on twigs of , on bark, in savannas with shrubs and trees. , on leaves of , (incl.

Neighborhood environment and quality of life of older adults in eastern Nepal: findings from a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Quality of life (QoL) is a subjective measure reflecting individuals' evaluations based on their personal goals and values. While global research shows the role of neighborhood factors like ethnic diversity and socio-cultural dynamics on QoL, these are unexplored in the Nepali context. Therefore, this study examined the relationship between neighborhood environment and QoL among Nepali older adults in eastern Nepal.

The Role of Erythropoietin in Bovine Sperm Physiology.

Erythropoietin (EPO), a hormone secreted mainly by the kidney, exerts its biological function by binding to its cell-surface receptor (EpoR). The presence of EPO and EpoR in the male and female reproductive system has been verified. Therefore, some of the key properties of EPO, such as its antioxidant and antiapoptotic effects, could improve the fertilizing capacity of spermatozoa.

Recruitment, retention and reporting of variables related to ethnic diversity in randomised controlled trials: an umbrella review.

Objective: This umbrella review synthesises evidence on the methods used to recruit and retain ethnically diverse participants and report and analyse variables related to ethnic diversity in randomised controlled trials.

Design: Umbrella review.

Data Sources: Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Cochrane and Campbell Libraries for review papers published between 1 January 2010 and 13 May 2024.

Detecting sexually transmitted infections beyond the syndromic approach: lessons from a rural setting in Chiapas, Mexico.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are a critical global health concern, with low- and middle-income countries carrying the highest burden. The development of rapid point-of-care STI tests has enabled screening in settings without laboratory access. Yet, high-need settings face unique challenges that may influence the implementation and uptake of STI screening.

Isolation and characterization of cefotaxime resistant from household floors in rural Bangladesh.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a rising health concern worldwide. As an indicator organism, , specifically extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing , can be used to detect AMR in the environment and estimate the risk of transmitting resistance among humans, animals and the environment. This study focused on detecting cefotaxime resistant in floor swab samples from 49 households in rural villages in Bangladesh.

Antimicrobial, anti-enzymatic and antioxidant activities of essential oils from some Tunisian E species.

Many plants can produce essential oils (EOs), having various biological properties. This study evaluated the antioxidant, anti-enzymatic and antimicrobial effects of the EOs derived from leaves of and . The antioxidant activity of the EOs was carried out with three different methods (ABTS, DPPH and FRAP).

Transitional Palliative Care for Family Caregivers: Outcomes From a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Context: Patients receiving inpatient palliative care often face physical and psychological uncertainties during transitions out of the hospital. Family caregivers often take on responsibilities to ensure patient safety, quality of care, and extend palliative care principles, but often without support or training, potentially compromising their health and well-being.

Objectives: This study tested an eight-week intervention using video visits between palliative care nurse interventionists and caregivers to assess changes in caregiver outcomes and patient quality of life.