2026 January - 22 articles
Introduction: Caregiving has been an emerging public health priority mainly due to the rapid pace of population aging, increase in chronic diseases and shortages of health professionals. In clinical settings, caregivers have a crucial role by providi...
Elderspeak is a form of communication overaccommodation directed toward older adults, characterized by simplified language and an elevated pitch. While typically well-intentioned, it is rooted in ageist stereotypes and linked to negative health outco...
Background: Nuclear protein in testis (NUT) carcinoma is a rare, aggressive, and poorly differentiated epithelial malignancy characterized by the rearrangement of NUTM1 (NUT midline carcinoma family member 1) on 15q14. It primarily originates along t...
Background: Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic that acts as a partial agonist on the dopamine receptor D2 while also displaying agonistic activity on the 5-HT1A and antagonistic activity on the 5-HT2A receptors. As a partial agonist, aripipraz...
Introduction: Patients with colorectal cancer who undergo ileostomy surgery confront multifaceted challenges that significantly impact their daily lives and cause symptoms of anxiety and depression. The aim of this study was to explore the anxiety an...
Background: Cardiac amyloidosis is characterized by progressive myocardial and atrial infiltration, leading to atrial mechanical dysfunction, atrial fibrillation, and thromboembolic complications. Left atrial (LA) strain is an established marker of a...
Background/Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the short-term and long-term effectiveness of group voice therapy in changing vocal behaviour and improving voice quality (VQ) among teachers with hyperfunctional voice disorders (HFVD), usin...
Background/Objectives: Gambling disorder (GD) is characterized by a high prevalence of co-occurring psychiatric disorders, including personality disorders (PDs), which may negatively influence clinical presentation, treatment outcomes, and relapse ra...
Objective: The aim of this study was to systematically map evidence to inform best practices for sexual and reproductive healthcare delivered via telehealth (TeleSRH) in United States-based Title X-funded clinics. Methods: We searched three databases...
Introduction: The trigeminocardiac reflex (TCR) is a brainstem reflex in which trigeminal stimulation precipitates abrupt vagally mediated cardiovascular changes, ranging from bradycardia to asystole. While classically described during down-fracture...
Background/Objectives: Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents and young adults. Those suffering from psychiatric illnesses are at particular risk. Our study, conducted at an outpatient mental health facility in Northern Italy,...
Background: Rotator cuff-related shoulder pain (RCRSP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder treated by physiotherapists. Although international guidelines support active, exercise-based management, little is known about current physiotherapy pract...
We would like to thank Harsanyi et al [...]
We read with great interest the article Clinico-Pathological Features and Immunohistochemical Comparison of p16, p53, and Ki-67 Expression in Muscle-Invasive and Non-Muscle-Invasive Conventional Urothelial Bladder Carcinoma by Hasan et al [...]
Background: Potential drug–drug interactions (pDDIs) present substantial challenges to medication safety during care transitions. Warfarin, with its narrow therapeutic index and extensive interaction profile, provides a strategic model for exam...
Background: Dyspepsia is a common indication for gastroscopy, yet its diagnostic yield for malignancy and other clinically significant findings (CSF) remains low. Improved risk stratification is therefore essential to guide endoscopic referral. This...
Background: Vascular malformations (VMs) are congenital anomalies of the vascular system—capillary, venous, lymphatic, arteriovenous, or combined—frequently associated with notable morbidity and reduced quality of life. Electrochemotherap...
Background: Clinical pharmacists are increasingly demonstrating their value within primary care; this process directly improves patient experiences and outcomes. However, many undergraduate pharmacy students have little or no experience in this area,...
Background: Measles re-emergence has been reported across Europe, with Romania being among the most affected countries in 2023–2024. Although ocular manifestations are recognized in measles, their frequency and inflammatory correlates in hospit...
Aim: To propose a standardized clinical protocol for cone-specific neuromodulation that classifies therapeutic filters for selective stimulation of S-, M-, and L-cones and translates optical and safety parameters into condition-specific frameworks fo...
Background: Patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) in total knee arthroplasty represents an increasingly relevant component of personalized surgical planning. As nearly half of orthopedic patients search online for medical information before or after...
Background/Objectives: Cement augmentation of cephalomedullary head elements can improve the purchase of osteoporotic bone; however, it does not eliminate the need for accurate implant positioning or the preservation of sliding. We report the case of...
