Academic Articles & Research Papers

Prevalence, predictors and pregnancy outcomes of unprescribed and herbal medicine use in Ibadan, Nigeria

Abstract Background Unprescribed and herbal medicines use among pregnant women is a public health concern in low and middle-income countries because of the potential teratogenic effects, insufficient safety and weak drug regulatory systems....

Joint effects of ethnic enclave residence and ambient volatile organic compounds exposure on risk of gestational diabetes mellitus among Asian/Pacific Islander women in the United States

Abstract Background Asian/Pacific Islander (API) communities in the United States often reside in metropolitan areas with distinct social and environmental attributes. Residence in an ethnic enclave, a socially distinct area, is associated ...

Diversity of Rickettsia species in collected ticks from Southeast Iran

Abstract Rickettsia occurs worldwide and rickettsiosis is recognized as an emerging infection in several parts of the world. Ticks are reservoir hosts for pathogenic Rickettsia species in humans and domestic animals. Most pathogenic Rickett...

Transcriptome and DNA Methylome Analysis in a Mouse Model of Diet-Induced Obesity Predicts Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) tends to occur at older age; however, CRC incidence rates have been rising sharply among young age groups. The increasing prevalence of obesity is recognized as a major risk, yet the mechanistic underpinnings remain ...

Genetic and Psychosocial Risk Factors Associated with Suicide Among Community Veterans: Implications for Screening, Treatment and Precision Medicine

Joseph A Boscarino,1 Richard E Adams,2 Thomas G Urosevich,3 Stuart N Hoffman,4 H Lester Kirchner,1 Xin Chu,5 Weixing Shi,5 Joseph J Boscarino,6 Ryan J Dugan,1 Carrie A Withey,1 Charles R Figley7 1Department Population Health Sciences, Geisi...

Combinations C-shaped root canals in mandibular premolars and second mandibular molars with each other and with the complex channels of other teeth of the lower jaw according to the cone-beam computed tomography

From 340 CBCT included in this study, 65 patients (19.1%) found a C-shaped root canals in the mandibular first premolars, 13 patients (3.8%) - C-shaped root canals in mandibular second premolars, 34 (10%) patients - in the mandibular second...

The prevalence and trends of waterpipe tobacco smoking: A systematic review.

IntroductionWaterpipe tobacco smoking is harmful to health however its prevalence estimates remain uncertain. We aimed to systematically review the medical literature on waterpipe tobacco prevalence and trends.MethodsWe searched Medline, Em...

Unlocking Clinical Data from Narrative Reports: A Study of Natural Language Processing

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the automated detection of clinical conditions described in narrative reports. DESIGN: Automated methods and human experts detected the presence or absence of six clinical conditions in 200 admission chest radiograph ...

Natural language processing in Alzheimer's disease research: Systematic review of methods, data, and efficacy

Abstract INTRODUCTION Alzheimer's disease (AD) prevalence is increasing, with no current cure. Natural language processing (NLP) offers the potential for non‐invasive diagnostics, social burden assessment, and research advancements in AD. M...

Feasibility of Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn Case Ascertainment and Assessing Its Impact on Prenatal and Postnatal Outcomes: Protocol for Observational Studies

BackgroundHemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) is a rare but serious condition caused by maternal-fetal red blood cell antigen incompatibility. In an affected pregnancy, maternal immunoglobulin G antibodies cross the placenta a...

Integrating NLP to Enhance Algorithmic Identification of Metastatic and Castration‐Resistant Prostate Cancer in Large Claims‐Based Studies

ABSTRACT Purpose Accurate classification of prostate cancer (PC) disease states defined by the presence or absence of metastasis and castration resistance (CRPC) is critical but challenging in population‐based research. As chart review is n...

Natural language processing

Summary form only given. Natural language processing (NLP) is a major area of artificial intelligence research, which in its turn serves as a field of application and interaction of a number of other traditional AI areas. Until recently, th...

A diagnostic hierarchy of epistemic betrayal in large language models

Abstract This paper proposes a hierarchy of epistemic betrayal that distinguishes deceptive behaviors in large language models (LLMs) by the depth at which the infrastructure for epistemic correction is compromised. Drawing on Park et al.’s...

Risk factors of digital eye strain among computer users at Al-Baha University

Background: Digital eye strain (DES) affects an estimated 60 million people worldwide, with a higher prevalence among populations that are occupationally reliant on digital display devices. Aim: This study investigated risk factors of DES ...

Prevalence of frailty and associated factors among aging residents with chronic schizophrenia in Taiwanese psychiatric nursing home: a cross-sectional study.

Computer Vision Syndrome: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors among Undergraduates in a Tertiary Institution in North western Nigeria

Background: Computers and other visual display devices have become essential in the present era and have led to a rise in computer-related health problems. Using computers in homes, universities and other institutions has increased output g...

Evaluating the ergonomic deficiencies in computer workstations and investigating their correlation with reported musculoskeletal disorders and visual symptoms among computer users in Bangladeshi university

Background: Nowadays, computer users are facing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and visual symptoms. Prolonged sitting in inappropriate, awkward, and static postures on the computer workstation may cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). S...

Spatial analysis and risk mapping of Fasciola hepatica infection in dairy cattle at the Peruvian central highlands

This study aimed to develop maps for Fasciola hepatica infection occurrence in dairy cattle in the districts of Matahuasi and Baños in the Peruvian central highlands. For this, a model based on the correlation between environmental variable...

Artificial neural networks

Artificial neural networks now are used in many fields. They have become well established as viable, multipurpose, robust computational methodologies with solid theoretic support and with strong potential to be effective in any discipline, ...

Detection of Atrial Fibrillation Using a Machine Learning Approach

The atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most well-known cardiac arrhythmias in clinical practice, with a prevalence of 1–2% in the community, which can increase the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction. The detection of AF electrocar...