Academic Articles & Research Papers

Patient-Partners as Educators: Vulnerability Related to Sharing of Lived Experience

Patient-partners are invaluable in health professions’ education. Sharing their lived experiences with prospective and current healthcare providers can provide an opportunity for these participants to hone their patient-centric skills. Howe...

HEART Camp Connect—Promoting adherence to exercise in adults with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Abstract Aims Most adults with stable heart failure are safe to exercise at a moderate intensity for 150 min/week. Regular participation in exercise may improve outcomes in adults with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)....

An adaptive cruise control system for autonomous vehicles using PRDC–CoROA-based hybrid optimization

Abstract An adaptive cruise control (ACC) system has a key role to play in enhancing the safety and stability of autonomous vehicles, along with ensuring improved ride quality through proper management of vehicle velocity and distance betwe...

Multimodal Physical Therapy Management of Dysmenorrhea With Coexisting Mechanical Low Back Pain and Early Degenerative Lumbar Spondylosis: A Case Report

ABSTRACT A 21‐year‐old woman with dysmenorrhea, mechanical low back pain, early lumbar spondylosis, heavy menstrual bleeding, and anemia received 4 weeks of multimodal physiotherapy. Pain and function improved, but heavy bleeding created di...

Hormonal Influences on ADC Values in Breast Tissues: A Scoping Review of DWI in Pre- and Post-menopausal Women [version 3; peer review: 2 approved]

Background Breast cancer remains a significant global health concern, with early diagnosis and risk factor identification crucial for improving outcomes. Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI) and Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC) measurements...

Increased Postural Demand Is Associated With Greater Cognitive Workload in Healthy Young Adults: A Pupillometry Study

Introduction: Balance tasks require cognitive resources to ensure postural stability. Pupillometry has been used to quantify cognitive workload of various cognitive tasks, but has not been studied in postural control. The current investigat...

Impact of COVID-19 health precautions on asymptomatic Streptococcus pyogenes carriage in palestinian children: a pre- and post-pandemic study

Abstract Background Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus, GAS) is a significant pathogen that causes diverse infections, ranging from pharyngitis to severe invasive diseases. Asymptomatic carriage in children is pivotal for transmi...

Genetic Markers of Adaptation of <named-content content-type="genus-species">Plasmodium falciparum</named-content> to Transmission by American Vectors Identified in the Genomes of Parasites from Haiti and South America

ABSTRACT The malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, was introduced into Hispaniola and other regions of the Americas through the slave trade spanning the 16th through the 19th centuries. During this period, more than 12 million Africans w...

Police search and seizure during ongoing care in a pediatric emergency center in Korea: implications for medical training and the emergency care workforce.

Dual-edged swords: a qualitative study of protective and risk factors shaping mental health among Chinese health professions students.

Validity of constructed-response situational judgement tests in health professions education: A systematic review and meta-analysis.