Academic Articles & Research Papers

A Case Report of Gabapentin-induced Psychotic Disorder

Gabapentin was first approved for treatment of epilepsy by FDA, but later it received more attention due to its effects on pain relief, especially neuropathic pain and post-herpetic neuralgia, and in treatment of anxiety and insomnia. The m...

Sedative-hypnotic drug use and risk of falls and fractures in elderly patients: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Falls are a leading cause of injury, hospitalization, and mortality among older adults. Sedative-hypnotic medications, especially benzodiazepines and Z-drugs, have been implicated as potential contributors to fall risk a...

Of Exile in America: The Immigrant Experience in “American Land” (2006) and “The Ghost of Tom Joad” (1995) by Bruce Springsteen

The aim of this paper is to explore the experience of exile in two folk ballads by Bruce Springsteen, “American Land” (2006) and “The Ghost of Tom Joad” (1995). The paper examines the aesthetic and poetic aspects of the two ballads. “Americ...

Anti-ceramide antibody and sphingosine-1-phosphate as potential biomarkers of unresectable non-small cell lung cancer

ObjectivesSpingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) and ceramides are bioactive sphingolipids that influence cancer cell fate. Anti-ceramide antibodies might inhibit the effects of ceramide. The aim of this study was to assess the potential role of circ...

CSR and CEO’s Moral Reasoning in the Automotive Industry in the Era of COVID-19

This paper assesses whether and to which extent the COVID-19 pandemic, which represents a scenario of high moral intensity, is influencing the moral reasoning of top CEOs (chief executive officers) in the paradigmatic case of the automotive...

Preoperative Radiological Findings Prior Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy in Patients with Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

Background: Epiphora is a common condition brought on by blockage of the nasolacrimal duct. In order to diagnose and treat these patients, it is critical to evaluate their lacrimal drainage system. This study aimed to identify and analyze t...

Use of Point-of-care Ultrasound for Placement of a Gastric Tamponade Balloon

Case Presentation: A 30-year-old female with a history of alcoholic cirrhosis and esophageal varices presented with massive hematemesis. A gastric balloon tamponade device was subsequently placed to temporize variceal hemorrhage, and point-...

Statistical Relations of The Agricultural Workforce in the Rural of ‎Ramadi ‎District

Aims: This current study aimed to analyze the demographic characteristics of ‎the agricultural workforce and demonstrate the impact of these characteristics ‎on agricultural activity in terms of production and diversity. It also aimed to ‎c...

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The Cardiorespiratory Network in Healthy First-Degree Relatives of Schizophrenic Patients

Impaired heart rate- and respiratory regulatory processes as a sign of an autonomic dysfunction seems to be obviously present in patients suffering from schizophrenia. Since the linear and non-linear couplings within the cardiorespiratory s...

Characterisation of COVID-19 deaths by vaccination types and status in Malaysia between February and September 2021

Non-traumatic Causes of Brown-sequard Syndrome: A Case Series and Clinical Update With Systematic Review

Background and Importance: Brown-Sequard Syndrome (BSS) is a rare neurological condition resulting from a hemisection injury to or unilateral compression on the spinal cord. The common causes of BSS that are amenable to be treated surgicall...

Why do emergency department clinicians miss acute aortic syndrome? A case series and descriptive analysis

Objectives: To understand why the diagnosis of AAS is missed in the ED, and to characterise the presenting features of cases in which a diagnosis of AAS was missed. Methods: A retrospective case series cohort study was performed, identif...

Longevity of dental restorations in Sjogren’s disease patients using electronic dental and health record data

Abstract Background Decreased salivary secretion is not only a risk factor for carious lesions in Sjögren’s disease (SD) but also an indicator of deterioration of teeth with every restorative replacement. This study determined the longevity...

The impact of the Affordable Care Act on patient coverage and access to care: perspectives from FQHC administrators in Arizona, California and Texas

Abstract Background The Affordable Care Act (ACA) enabled millions of people to gain coverage that was expected to improve access to healthcare services. However, it is unclear the extent of the policy’s impact on Federally Qualified Health...

Where and How Do Aging Processes Take Place in Everyday Life? Answers From a New Materialist Perspective

In the last decade, the focus of studies on age and aging has fundamentally changed from biological to symbolic, discursive, and cultural phenomena. Currently, the most studied topic in material gerontology is the materiality of age and agi...

Clinical Features of CINin ChineseVery Elderly Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography Procedure With Hydration Treatment: A Three-Center, Prospective Study

Summary: Background: To assess the morbidity and risk factors of contrast induced nephropathy (CIN) in Chinese very elderly patients. Methods: The very elderly patients whose age ≥75 year-old, from North Huashan Hospital, South Renji Hospi...

Procalcitonin-guided antibiotic therapy for pediatrics with infective disease: A updated meta-analyses and trial sequential analysis

ObjectiveWe aimed to evaluate the effect of procalcitonin (PCT) guided therapy on antibiotic exposure in pediatric patients with infectious disease.MethodsWe performed an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled ...

Revisiting Mobility Limitations of Seniors in Singapore, 1995 to 2011

Singapore’s life expectancy at birth and at age 65 continues to improve. Although this is a positive development, it is necessary to understand how much of this increased life expectancy is spent with and without mobility limitations. This ...

The Role of Artificial Intelligence on Tumor Boards: Perspectives from Surgeons, Medical Oncologists and Radiation Oncologists

The integration of multidisciplinary tumor boards (MTBs) is fundamental in delivering state-of-the-art cancer treatment, facilitating collaborative diagnosis and management by a diverse team of specialists. Despite the clear benefits in per...