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Effects of 2D and 3D image views on hand movement trajectories in the surgeon’s peri-personal space in a computer controlled simulator environment
Anil Ufuk Batmaz, Michel de Mathelin & Birgitta Dresp-Langley
Article: 1426232
Published online: 19 Jan 2018
AbstractforEffects of 2D and 3D image views on hand movement trajectories in the surgeon’s peri-personal space in a computer controlled simulator environment | Full Text | References | PDF (5.2 MB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Cushings syndrome complicating pemphigoid gestationis
O.Y. Olisova, N.P. Tepljuk, A.R. Hubail, R.K. Belkharoeva, O.V. Grabovskaya & V.B. Pinegin
Article: 1428039
Published online: 25 Jan 2018
AbstractforCushings syndrome complicating pemphigoid gestationis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Adherence among chaos: Exploring how control and relationships influence adherence to HIV medication
Megan Lefebvre, Maria Mayan, Christine Hughes, Stan Houston & Northern Alberta HIV Program
Article: 1430197
Published online: 01 Feb 2018
AbstractforAdherence among chaos: Exploring how control and relationships influence adherence to HIV medication | Full Text | References | PDF (745.1 KB)
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Single episode of alcohol intoxication in adolescents has no long-term psychosocial effects
Maartje A. Thijssen, Gerly M. de Boo & Frans B. Plötz
Article: 1430198
Published online: 31 Jan 2018
AbstractforSingle episode of alcohol intoxication in adolescents has no long-term psychosocial effects | Full Text | References | PDF (498.8 KB)
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Kinect-based individualized upper extremity rehabilitation is effective and feasible for individuals with stroke using a transition from clinic to home protocol
Wan-wen Liao, Sandy McCombe Waller & Jill Whitall
Article: 1428038
Published online: 05 Feb 2018
AbstractforKinect-based individualized upper extremity rehabilitation is effective and feasible for individuals with stroke using a transition from clinic to home protocol | Full Text | References | PDF (656.2 KB)
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Toxic content of certain commercially available fairness creams in Indian market
Anitha Jose & J.G. Ray
Article: 1433104
Published online: 02 Feb 2018
AbstractforToxic content of certain commercially available fairness creams in Indian market | Full Text | References | PDF (746.9 KB)
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Early mortality risk factors at the beginning of continuous renal replacement therapy for acute kidney injury
Camilo Alberto Gonzalez, Jessica Liliana Pinto, Viviana Orozco, Kateir Contreras, Paola Garcia, Patricia Rodriguez, Juan Patiño & Jorge Echeverri
Article: 1407485
Published online: 05 Feb 2018
AbstractforEarly mortality risk factors at the beginning of continuous renal replacement therapy for acute kidney injury | Full Text | References | PDF (591.8 KB)
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Decreased iron stores in patients with Helicobacter pylori infection is improved by eradication without corresponding changes in the intake of iron and vitamin C
Satoru Nakagawa, Tadashi Shimoyama, Satoshi Sato, Daisuke Chinda, Shigeyuki Nakaji & Shinsaku Fukuda
Article: 1432539
Published online: 06 Feb 2018
AbstractforDecreased iron stores in patients with Helicobacter pylori infection is improved by eradication without corresponding changes in the intake of iron and vitamin C | Full Text | References | PDF (516.1 KB)
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List of Reviewers

Acknowledgement of reviewers
Senior Editors
Article: 1432980
Published online: 06 Feb 2018
First Page PreviewforAcknowledgement of reviewers | Full Text | PDF (389.2 KB)
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A tele-mentoring tobacco cessation case consultation and education model for healthcare providers in community mental health centers
Ludmila Cofta-Woerpel, Cho Lam, Lorraine R. Reitzel, William Wilson, Maher Karam-Hage, Diane Beneventi, Jennifer Cofer, Ellen Baker, David W. Wetter, Paul M. Cinciripini & Janice Blalock
Article: 1430652
Published online: 08 Feb 2018
AbstractforA tele-mentoring tobacco cessation case consultation and education model for healthcare providers in community mental health centers | Full Text | References | PDF (517.5 KB)
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Electromyographic evaluation of masticatory muscles in individuals with hemiparesis and temporomandibular disorder
Fernanda Cordeiro da Silva, Paulo Roberto da Costa Palácio, Andréa Oliver Gomes, Fabiano Politti, Gabriela Regina de Lima, Daniela de Fátima Teixeira da Silva, Raquel Agnelli Mesquita-Ferrrari, Kristianne Porta Santos Fernandes, Daniela Aparecida Biasotto-Gonzalez, Alessandro Melo Deana & Sandra Kalil Bussadori
Article: 1432159
Published online: 08 Feb 2018
AbstractforElectromyographic evaluation of masticatory muscles in individuals with hemiparesis and temporomandibular disorder | Full Text | References | PDF (679 KB)
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Case Report
An autopsy case of familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and dementia with p.R487H VCP gene mutation
Kimiko Inoue, Harutoshi Fujimura, Keiko Toyooka, Makito Hirano, Yusaku Nakamura & Saburo Sakoda
Article: 1434925
Published online: 09 Feb 2018
AbstractforAn autopsy case of familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and dementia with p.R487H VCP gene mutation | Full Text | References | PDF (795.1 KB)
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Helmets and traffic injury outcomes: Findings from a setting lacking legislation on proper wearing and quality assessment
Junaid A. Bhatti, Junaid A. Razzak, Uzma R. Khan & Rashid Jooma
Article: 1434031
Published online: 18 Feb 2018
AbstractforHelmets and traffic injury outcomes: Findings from a setting lacking legislation on proper wearing and quality assessment | Full Text | References | PDF (476.7 KB)
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“We found a solution, sort of” – A qualitative interview study with children and parents on their experiences of the coordinated individual plan (CIP) in Sweden
Berith Hedberg, Erik Nordström, Sofia Kjellström & Iréne Josephson
Article: 1428033
Published online: 18 Feb 2018
Abstractfor“We found a solution, sort of” – A qualitative interview study with children and parents on their experiences of the coordinated individual plan (CIP) in Sweden | Full Text | References | PDF (547.1 KB)
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The functionality status and challenges of electronic health management information system: The case of public health centres in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Mulusew Andualem Asemahagn
Article: 1437672
Published online: 18 Feb 2018
AbstractforThe functionality status and challenges of electronic health management information system: The case of public health centres in Amhara Region, Ethiopia | Full Text | References | PDF (551.5 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Granulomatous hypophysitis in a postpartum patient: A case report
Alexey Youssef, Rahaf Ali & Maya Marouf
Article: 1428034
Published online: 22 Feb 2018
AbstractforGranulomatous hypophysitis in a postpartum patient: A case report | Full Text | References | PDF (732.5 KB)
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Baker’s yeast induces apoptotic effects and histopathological changes on skin tumors in mice
Amany Elwakkad, Mamdooh Ghoneum, Mamdouh El-sawi, Saadia Ibrahim Mohamed, Amina A. Gamal el Din, Deyu Pan & Ghada Mahmoud Elqattan
Article: 1437673
Published online: 22 Feb 2018
AbstractforBaker’s yeast induces apoptotic effects and histopathological changes on skin tumors in mice | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Study of the relationship between Black men, culture and prostate cancer beliefs
Mavis Machirori, Christine Patch & Alison Metcalfe
Article: 1442636
Published online: 27 Feb 2018
AbstractforStudy of the relationship between Black men, culture and prostate cancer beliefs | Full Text | References | PDF (595.3 KB)
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The effects of bracing and knee flexion angle on hamstring activity during crutch walking: A preliminary study for post-operative care
Peter Lisman, John E. Zvijac, Luis A. Vargas, Leonard Elbaum & Alicia M. Montalvo
Article: 1432540
Published online: 21 Mar 2018
AbstractforThe effects of bracing and knee flexion angle on hamstring activity during crutch walking: A preliminary study for post-operative care | Full Text | References | PDF (506.7 KB)
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Public health concerns, risk perception and information sources in Cameroon
Tinyami Erick Tandi, KyungHee Kim, YongMin Cho & Jae Wook Choi
Article: 1453005
Published online: 02 Apr 2018
AbstractforPublic health concerns, risk perception and information sources in Cameroon | Full Text | References | PDF (738.6 KB)
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Attitudes, knowledge and perceptions towards cervical cancer messages among female university students
Anne Nattembo
Article: 1451427
Published online: 02 Apr 2018
AbstractforAttitudes, knowledge and perceptions towards cervical cancer messages among female university students | Full Text | References | PDF (489 KB)
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Terminally ill patients’ perception on healthcare providers’ communication of prognostic information: A qualitative study from Nigeria, West Africa
Chijioke Oliver Nwodoh, Ijeoma Lewechi Okoronkwo, Ada Carol Nwaneri, Ifeoma Ndubuisi, Goodman John Ani & Ephraim Obadiah Dyages
Article: 1457232
Published online: 03 May 2018
AbstractforTerminally ill patients’ perception on healthcare providers’ communication of prognostic information: A qualitative study from Nigeria, West Africa | Full Text | References | PDF (522.5 KB)
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Perceived barriers to effective therapeutic communication among nurses and patients at Kumasi South Hospital
Vida Maame Kissiwaa Amoah, Reindolf Anokye, Dorothy Serwaa Boakye & Naomi Gyamfi
Article: 1459341
Published online: 11 Apr 2018
AbstractforPerceived barriers to effective therapeutic communication among nurses and patients at Kumasi South Hospital | Full Text | References | PDF (488.7 KB)
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Perspectives of healthcare workers about the delivery and evaluation of harm reduction services for people living with HIV who use substances
Bill O’Leary, Carol Strike, Sagar Rohailla, Matthew Barnes, Patrick McDougall, Rosalind Baltzer Turje, Karen de Prinse, Nicole Schaefer-McDaniel & Soo Chan Carusone
Article: 1461005
Published online: 16 Apr 2018
AbstractforPerspectives of healthcare workers about the delivery and evaluation of harm reduction services for people living with HIV who use substances | Full Text | References | PDF (964.5 KB)
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Living with diabetes: An exploratory study of illness representation and medication adherence in Ghana
Christiana Owiredua, Emmanuel Nii-Boye Quarshie & Prince Atorkey
Article: 1463599
Published online: 19 Apr 2018
AbstractforLiving with diabetes: An exploratory study of illness representation and medication adherence in Ghana | Full Text | References | PDF (496.8 KB)
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Accuracy of self-perceived risk for common conditions
Phyllis Brawarsky, Katyuska Eibensteiner, Elissa V. Klinger, Heather J. Baer, George Getty, E. John Orav, Graham Colditz & Jennifer S. Haas
Article: 1463894
Published online: 23 Apr 2018
AbstractforAccuracy of self-perceived risk for common conditions | Full Text | References | PDF (511.1 KB)
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Media use and antimicrobial resistance misinformation and misuse: Survey evidence of information channels and fatalism in augmenting a global health threat
Jacob Groshek, James E. Katz, Brittany Andersen, Chelsea Cutino & Qiankun Zhong
Article: 1460898
Published online: 25 Apr 2018
AbstractforMedia use and antimicrobial resistance misinformation and misuse: Survey evidence of information channels and fatalism in augmenting a global health threat | Full Text | References | PDF (918.5 KB)
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Peripheral nerve injury and axonotmesis: State of the art and recent advances
Rui Alvites, Ana Rita Caseiro, Sílvia Santos Pedrosa, Mariana Vieira Branquinho, Giulia Ronchi, Stefano Geuna, Artur S.P. Varejão & Ana Colette Maurício
Article: 1466404
Published online: 30 Apr 2018
AbstractforPeripheral nerve injury and axonotmesis: State of the art and recent advances | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Faculty interest and barriers to participation in global health education
Premal Patel, Caley Satterfield, Christen Walcher, Michael Goodman & Mathew Dacso
Article: 1466403
Published online: 02 May 2018
AbstractforFaculty interest and barriers to participation in global health education | Full Text | References | PDF (892.9 KB)
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Efficacious and safe management of thick scales, redness and flaky scalp condition using a specific shampoo containing urea, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, icthyol pale and laureth 9
Bianca Maria Piraccini, Nicolò Brandi, Aurora Alessandrini, Francesca Bruni & Michela Starace
Article: 1475095
Published online: 23 May 2018
AbstractforEfficacious and safe management of thick scales, redness and flaky scalp condition using a specific shampoo containing urea, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, icthyol pale and laureth 9 | Full Text | References | PDF (906.9 KB)
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Student acceptance of clinical conversational Spanish in medical curriculum
Norma A. Pérez
Article: 1475691
Published online: 28 May 2018
AbstractforStudent acceptance of clinical conversational Spanish in medical curriculum | Full Text | References | PDF (600.2 KB)
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A reconciling criterion for early detection of asymptomatic PAD in HD patients
Paik Seong Lim & Yachung Jeng
Article: 1469595
Published online: 31 May 2018
AbstractforA reconciling criterion for early detection of asymptomatic PAD in HD patients | Full Text | References | PDF (558.9 KB)
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Topographic study of the isometry testing in anatomic reconstructions of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee
Joao Gabriel Villardi, Alfredo Villardi, Leonardo Antunes Bellot de Souza, Yonder Archanjo Ching San Junior & Max Ramos
Article: 1470067
Published online: 04 Jun 2018
AbstractforTopographic study of the isometry testing in anatomic reconstructions of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Evaluation of the awareness, knowledge and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among the serodiscordant partners of HIV infected individuals on ART in an urban HIV clinic
Celestine Ishiekwene, Sherry Thomas-Powell, Monica Ghitan, Margaret Kuhn-Basti, Edward Chapnick & Yu Shia Lin
Article: 1475124
Published online: 31 May 2018
AbstractforEvaluation of the awareness, knowledge and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among the serodiscordant partners of HIV infected individuals on ART in an urban HIV clinic | Full Text | References | PDF (600.9 KB)
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Association of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T and A1298C polymorphisms with coronary artery disease (CAD) in a North Indian population
Stephen Butler, Aaron Young, Elizabeth C. Akam, Nakul Sinha, Suraksha Agrawal & Sarabjit Mastana
Article: 1478477
Published online: 03 Jun 2018
AbstractforAssociation of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T and A1298C polymorphisms with coronary artery disease (CAD) in a North Indian population | Full Text | References | PDF (645.5 KB)
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Different inertial properties between static and dynamic rowing ergometers cause acute adaptations in coordination patterns
Nils Jongerius, Paul B.J. Willems & Hans H.C.M. Savelberg
Article: 1478699
Published online: 08 Jun 2018
AbstractforDifferent inertial properties between static and dynamic rowing ergometers cause acute adaptations in coordination patterns | Full Text | References | PDF (979.7 KB)
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Exploring the effects of health shocks on anti-poverty interventions: Experience of poor beneficiary households in Bangladesh
Ashraful Kabir & Mathilde Rose Louise Maitrot
Article: 1468233
Published online: 04 Jun 2018
AbstractforExploring the effects of health shocks on anti-poverty interventions: Experience of poor beneficiary households in Bangladesh | Full Text | References | PDF (725.9 KB)
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Hospital death in dementia patients and regional provision of palliative and end-of-life care: National patient data analysis
Kayo Hirooka, Miharu Nakanishi, Hiroki Fukahori & Atsushi Nishida
Article: 1483097
Published online: 06 Jun 2018
AbstractforHospital death in dementia patients and regional provision of palliative and end-of-life care: National patient data analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (546.3 KB)
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Review Article

Advanced colloidal technologies for the enhanced bioavailability of drugs
Fakhar ud Din, Sehrish Saleem, Fatima Aleem, Rida Ahmed, Noor ul Huda, Sohail Ahmed, Nadra Khaleeq, Kifayat Ullah Shah, Izhar Ullah, Alam Zeb & Waqar Aman
Article: 1480572
Published online: 12 Jun 2018
AbstractforAdvanced colloidal technologies for the enhanced bioavailability of drugs | Full Text | References | PDF (957.6 KB)
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Trial of infographics in Northern Ireland (TINI): Preliminary evaluation and results of a randomized controlled trial comparing infographics with text
Alan David McCrorie, Jingwen Jessica Chen, Ross Weller, Kieran John McGlade & Conan Donnelly
Article: 1483591
Published online: 11 Jun 2018
AbstractforTrial of infographics in Northern Ireland (TINI): Preliminary evaluation and results of a randomized controlled trial comparing infographics with text | Full Text | References | PDF (928.3 KB)
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Overcoming initial barriers in implementing faith-based health education programs: Insights from HeartSmarts
Naa-Solo Tettey
Article: 1478478
Published online: 12 Jun 2018
AbstractforOvercoming initial barriers in implementing faith-based health education programs: Insights from HeartSmarts | Full Text | References | PDF (507.1 KB)
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The other side of “getting by”: A case study of interpreting provision decision-making and consequences for patients
Samantha Abbato, Jennifer Ryan, Chris Skelly & Phillip Good
Article: 1483096
Published online: 18 Jun 2018
AbstractforThe other side of “getting by”: A case study of interpreting provision decision-making and consequences for patients | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Faecal secretogranin and chromogranin levels persist over time and are unrelated to disease history and outcome in patients with ulcerative colitis
Maria K. Magnusson, Anders Lasson, Mats Stridsberg, Stefan Isaksson, Hans Strid & Lena Öhman
Article: 1484602
Published online: 18 Jun 2018
AbstractforFaecal secretogranin and chromogranin levels persist over time and are unrelated to disease history and outcome in patients with ulcerative colitis | Full Text | References | PDF (1,019.9 KB)
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Comparison of manual vacuum aspiration to traditional methods of managing early pregnancy miscarriage
How does MVA compare to alternative methods of miscarriage management?
Oscar MacCormac, Alexandra Edwards, Murray Forsyth, Fanny Ti & Shilpa Deb
Article: 1484601
Published online: 14 Jun 2018
AbstractforComparison of manual vacuum aspiration to traditional methods of managing early pregnancy miscarriage | Full Text | References | PDF (548.4 KB)
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Proposed mechanism of action of tap water iontophoresis for treatment of hyperhidrosis
Blaine D. Griffen
Article: 1486783
Published online: 21 Jun 2018
AbstractforProposed mechanism of action of tap water iontophoresis for treatment of hyperhidrosis | Full Text | References | PDF (511.7 KB)
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Teaching communication in an emergency gynecological setting
Tina Zodan & Stephanie von Orelli
Article: 1491092
Published online: 02 Jul 2018
AbstractforTeaching communication in an emergency gynecological setting | Full Text | References | PDF (712.1 KB)
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Concurrent validity and repeatability of inertial sensor gait analysis system for the measurement of gait parameters of young healthy adults
Annukka Myllymäki, Eliisa Löyttyniemi, Maria Kaunismäki, Maiju Pesonen & Airi Oksanen
Article: 1484600
Published online: 10 Jul 2018
AbstractforConcurrent validity and repeatability of inertial sensor gait analysis system for the measurement of gait parameters of young healthy adults | Full Text | References | PDF (636.4 KB)
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Cost-effectiveness of apremilast in moderate to severe psoriasis in the United Kingdom
Anthony Bewley, Jonathan Barker, Farhan Mughal, Helene Cawston, Vidya Damera, James Morris & Tom Tencer
Article: 1495593
Published online: 18 Jul 2018
AbstractforCost-effectiveness of apremilast in moderate to severe psoriasis in the United Kingdom | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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A follow-up study of coping strategies of compensation claimants reporting an occupational injury associated with return to work/disability benefits in the subsequent year
Marianne Rudbeck, Jens Peter Johansen & Øyvind Omland
Article: 1493911
Published online: 19 Jul 2018
AbstractforA follow-up study of coping strategies of compensation claimants reporting an occupational injury associated with return to work/disability benefits in the subsequent year | Full Text | References | PDF (657.7 KB)
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Governing pharmaceutical innovations in Africa: Inclusive models for accelerating access to quality medicines
Frederick Ahen & Outi M. H. Salo-Ahen
Article: 1500196
Published online: 25 Jul 2018
AbstractforGoverning pharmaceutical innovations in Africa: Inclusive models for accelerating access to quality medicines | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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The influence of religious/spiritual exercises on well-being and quality of life in dermatological patients: A quasi-experimental study
Elisabeth Aberer, Avian Alexander, Lukanz Martin, Pilch Michaela, Scharf Sabina, Fink-Puches Regina, Wutte Nora, Glawischnig-Goschnik Monika & Unterrainer Human Friedrich
Article: 1499593
Published online: 30 Jul 2018
AbstractforThe influence of religious/spiritual exercises on well-being and quality of life in dermatological patients: A quasi-experimental study | Full Text | References | PDF (646.9 KB)
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Primary lung cancer cell culture from transthoracic needle biopsy samples
Angélica M. Herreño, María J. Fernández, Laura Rey, Juan A. Mejía, Alejandra Cañas, Olga M. Moreno, Berta Henríquez, Martín A. Montecino & Adriana P. Rojas
Article: 1503071
Published online: 01 Aug 2018
AbstractforPrimary lung cancer cell culture from transthoracic needle biopsy samples | Full Text | References | PDF (946.4 KB)
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Prevalence and associated risk factors of intestinal parasitic infections in Kurdistan province, northwest Iran
Fares Bahrami, Ali Haghighi, Ghasem Zamini, Mohammad Bagher Khadem-Erfan & Eznolla Azargashb
Article: 1503777
Published online: 06 Aug 2018
AbstractforPrevalence and associated risk factors of intestinal parasitic infections in Kurdistan province, northwest Iran | Full Text | References | PDF (765.5 KB)
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Dysmenorrhea: A randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating a novel treatment approach
Hilla Shaviv, Doron J. D. Rosen & Yossef Ezra
Article: 1501933
Published online: 02 Aug 2018
AbstractforDysmenorrhea: A randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating a novel treatment approach | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Review Article

Review Article
Utilization of nanoparticulate therapy in cancer targeting
Eshwaran Narayanan & Rajesh Wakaskar
Article: 1504504
Published online: 06 Aug 2018
AbstractforUtilization of nanoparticulate therapy in cancer targeting | Full Text | References | PDF (584.5 KB)
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The impact of high BMI on acute changes in body composition following 90 min of running
Seth H. Brayton, Tyler A. Bosch, Anne E Bantle, James S. Hodges, Donald R. Dengel & Lisa S. Chow
Article: 1502960
Published online: 05 Aug 2018
AbstractforThe impact of high BMI on acute changes in body composition following 90 min of running | Full Text | References | PDF (636.9 KB)
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Exploring discourses of sexual and reproductive health taboos/silences among youth in Zimbabwe
Nigel Mxolisi Landa & Kundai Fushai
Article: 1501188
Published online: 10 Aug 2018
AbstractforExploring discourses of sexual and reproductive health taboos/silences among youth in Zimbabwe | Full Text | References | PDF (620.9 KB)
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Oral bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of sildenafil citrate dry foam tablets in rats
Somchai Sawatdee, Apichart Atipairin, Attawadee Sae Yoon, Teerapol Srichana, Narumon Changsan, Tan Suwandecha, Wirot Chanthorn & Atchara Phoem
Article: 1510821
Published online: 27 Aug 2018
AbstractforOral bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of sildenafil citrate dry foam tablets in rats | Full Text | References | PDF (841.5 KB)
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A comparative study of the acute and long-term prognosis for mouse models undergoing laparoscopic surgery under continuous intra-abdominal perfusion with either CO2 gas or saline
Hisayo Jin, Takuro Ishii, Shiroh Isono, Tatsuo Igarashi & Tomohiko Aoe
Article: 1510358
Published online: 29 Aug 2018
AbstractforA comparative study of the acute and long-term prognosis for mouse models undergoing laparoscopic surgery under continuous intra-abdominal perfusion with either CO2 gas or saline | Full Text | References | PDF (1,013 KB)
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Validation by CT of the new ultrasonography classification of acute colonic diverticulitis among Japanese patients
Akira Mizuki, Satoshi Kaneda, Masayuki Tatemichi, Atsushi Nakazawa, Nobuhiro Tsukada, Hiroshi Nagata & Takanori Kanai
Article: 1507478
Published online: 10 Sep 2018
AbstractforValidation by CT of the new ultrasonography classification of acute colonic diverticulitis among Japanese patients | Full Text | References | PDF (973.2 KB)
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The plot thickens: Archetypal narrative structure in the melanoma patient journey
Klay Lamprell, Melvin Chin & Jeffrey Braithwaite
Article: 1484053
Published online: 18 Jun 2018
AbstractforThe plot thickens: Archetypal narrative structure in the melanoma patient journey | Full Text | References | PDF (686.9 KB)
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Pattern of presumed tuberculous uveitis in a tertiary eye care centre of Nepal
Triptesh Raj Pandey, Ranju Kharel (Sitaula)Dev Narayan Shah & Rajendra Prasad Pant
Article: 1510302
Published online: 07 Sep 2018
AbstractforPattern of presumed tuberculous uveitis in a tertiary eye care centre of Nepal | Full Text | References | PDF (574.8 KB)
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Protecting the Internet of medical things: A situational crime-prevention approach
Murugan Anandarajan & Sarah Malik
Article: 1513349
Published online: 19 Sep 2018
AbstractforProtecting the Internet of medical things: A situational crime-prevention approach | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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The effect of creatine supplementation on the response of central and peripheral pulse wave velocity to high-intensity resistance exercise
Rachel L. Aubry, Alanna K. Whinton & Jamie F. Burr
Article: 1512352
Published online: 06 Sep 2018
AbstractforThe effect of creatine supplementation on the response of central and peripheral pulse wave velocity to high-intensity resistance exercise | Full Text | References | PDF (651.7 KB)
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Does bad posture affect the standing balance?
Gergely Nagymáté, Mária Takács & Rita M. Kiss
Article: 1503778
Published online: 07 Sep 2018
AbstractforDoes bad posture affect the standing balance? | Full Text | References | PDF (662.2 KB)
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Article: 1521112
Published online: 13 Sep 2018
CitationforCorrection | Full Text | PDF (335.8 KB)
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Effects of mirror therapy on the reacquisition of motor imagery in patients with a hand orthopaedic injury
Yusuke Suzuki, Toshimasa Mikawa & Munehiro Ikuta
Article: 1520469
Published online: 19 Sep 2018
AbstractforEffects of mirror therapy on the reacquisition of motor imagery in patients with a hand orthopaedic injury | Full Text | References | PDF (460.4 KB)
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A participatory evaluation of the health promotion programme “more healthy years of life” programme among senior citizens in Sweden
Ann Johansson, Irene Ericsson, Martina Boström, Anita Björklund & Sofi Fristedt
Article: 1521085
Published online: 26 Sep 2018
AbstractforA participatory evaluation of the health promotion programme “more healthy years of life” programme among senior citizens in Sweden | Full Text | References | PDF (677.7 KB)
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Manual lymphatic drainage with infantile klippel-trenaunay syndrome: Case report and literature review
Mag. Margit Eidenberger
Article: 1524342
Published online: 27 Sep 2018
AbstractforManual lymphatic drainage with infantile klippel-trenaunay syndrome: Case report and literature review | Full Text | References | PDF (803.5 KB)
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Financial toxicity in Indonesian cancer patients & survivors: How it affects risk attitude
Stevanus Pangestu & Erwin Bramana Karnadi
Article: 1525887
Published online: 03 Oct 2018
AbstractforFinancial toxicity in Indonesian cancer patients & survivors: How it affects risk attitude | Full Text | References | PDF (890.4 KB)
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Cervical spine kinematics measured during rugby union scrums: Reliability of optoelectronic and electromagnetic tracking systems
Adrien Cerrito, Peter Milburn, Roger Adams & Kerrie Evans
Article: 1526758
Published online: 07 Oct 2018
AbstractforCervical spine kinematics measured during rugby union scrums: Reliability of optoelectronic and electromagnetic tracking systems | Full Text | References | PDF (751.8 KB)
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Drought’s potential influence on the increasing prevalence of celiac disease
Maya G. Liester & Mitchell B. Liester
Article: 1529848
Published online: 09 Oct 2018
AbstractforDrought’s potential influence on the increasing prevalence of celiac disease | Full Text | References | PDF (526.7 KB)
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Breast cancer and environmental contamination: A real connection?
Fernando Delgado-López & S. Pilar Zamora-León
Article: 1520470
Published online: 12 Oct 2018
AbstractforBreast cancer and environmental contamination: A real connection? | Full Text | References | PDF (769.6 KB)
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Circannual variations in physiological response during unsteady-workload exercise
Kazuki Nishimura, Hidetaka Yamaguchi, Koji Nagasaki, Sho Onodera & Noboru Takamoto
Article: 1518653
Published online: 12 Oct 2018
AbstractforCircannual variations in physiological response during unsteady-workload exercise | Full Text | References | PDF (798.6 KB)
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Perceptions of telemedicine for patient education among online support group patients with chronic or rare conditions
Joan S Leafman & Kathleen Mathieson
Article: 1525148
Published online: 12 Oct 2018
AbstractforPerceptions of telemedicine for patient education among online support group patients with chronic or rare conditions | Full Text | References | PDF (819.2 KB)
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Exposure to e-cigarette marketing and product use among Mexican American young adults on the US-Mexico border: A pilot study
Ana L Herrera, Anna V Wilkinson, Elizabeth A Cohn, Cheryl L Perry & Susan P Fisher-Hoch
Article: 1534306
Published online: 17 Oct 2018
AbstractforExposure to e-cigarette marketing and product use among Mexican American young adults on the US-Mexico border: A pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (616.3 KB)
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The association between psychosocial distress, pain and disability in patients with persistent low back pain —A cross-sectional study
Annette Fisker, Tom Petersen, Henning Langberg & Ole Steen Mortensen
Article: 1534536
Published online: 19 Oct 2018
AbstractforThe association between psychosocial distress, pain and disability in patients with persistent low back pain —A cross-sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (756.1 KB)
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The effect of smokeless tobacco use and exposure to cigarette promotions on smoking intention among youths in Ghana
Eniola Olubukola Cadmus & Olalekan A. Ayo-Yusuf
Article: 1531459
Published online: 24 Oct 2018
AbstractforThe effect of smokeless tobacco use and exposure to cigarette promotions on smoking intention among youths in Ghana | Full Text | References | PDF (679.5 KB)
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Availability and consumption of different alcoholic beverages and use of drinking contexts among adolescents in three Mexican cities
Mallie J. Paschall, Christopher L. Ringwalt, Joel W. Grube, Ted Miller, Kenneth R. Warren, Virginia Gidi, Deborah A. Fisher & Allison Goldberg
Article: 1537061
Published online: 26 Oct 2018
AbstractforAvailability and consumption of different alcoholic beverages and use of drinking contexts among adolescents in three Mexican cities | Full Text | References | PDF (646.4 KB)
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Does family involvement in patient education improve hypertension management? A single-blind randomized, parallel group, controlled trial
Masumeh Hemmati Maslakpak, Behrooz Rezaei & Naser Parizad
Article: 1537063
Published online: 24 Oct 2018
AbstractforDoes family involvement in patient education improve hypertension management? A single-blind randomized, parallel group, controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (733.5 KB)
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Medical malpractice litigation pertaining to intestinal obstruction in Japan: 20-year review of civil court cases
Toru Hiyama & Masaharu Yoshihara
Article: 1529847
Published online: 23 Oct 2018
AbstractforMedical malpractice litigation pertaining to intestinal obstruction in Japan: 20-year review of civil court cases | Full Text | References | PDF (483.4 KB)
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On the importance of the theoretical computation of the human body segments’ masses
Francisco-J Renero-C
Article: 1540963
Published online: 01 Nov 2018
AbstractforOn the importance of the theoretical computation of the human body segments’ masses | Full Text | References | PDF (548.7 KB)
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Habitual sleep patterns of junior elite athletes in cross-country skiing and biathlon: A descriptive study
Maria Hrozanova, Frode Moen, Kenneth Myhre, Christian Klöckner & Ståle Pallesen
Article: 1548549
Published online: 21 Nov 2018
AbstractforHabitual sleep patterns of junior elite athletes in cross-country skiing and biathlon: A descriptive study | Full Text | References | PDF (773.2 KB)
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10th Excellence in Pediatrics Conference—2018 Book of Abstracts
Excellence in Pediatrics
Article: 1544190
Published online: 04 Dec 2018
First Page Previewfor10th Excellence in Pediatrics Conference—2018 Book of Abstracts | Full Text | PDF (4.8 MB)
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Cost analysis of road traffic crashes in a tertiary hospital in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
Busisiwe Precious Matiwane & Ozayr Mahomed
Article: 1549800
Published online: 26 Nov 2018
AbstractforCost analysis of road traffic crashes in a tertiary hospital in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa | Full Text | References | PDF (941.3 KB)
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Intellectual characteristics using WISC-IV in children with myelomeningocele
Hiroshi Mano, Kazuharu Takikawa & Nobuhiko Haga
Article: 1551827
Published online: 29 Nov 2018
AbstractforIntellectual characteristics using WISC-IV in children with myelomeningocele | Full Text | References | PDF (576 KB)
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Examining the factorial structure and validity of the everyday health information literacy screening tool
Anne-Kathrin Mayer
Article: 1545378
Published online: 03 Dec 2018
AbstractforExamining the factorial structure and validity of the everyday health information literacy screening tool | Full Text | References | PDF (717 KB)
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Usability testing of touchscreen DriveSafe DriveAware with older adults: A cognitive fitness-to-drive screen
Beth Cheal, Anita Bundy, Ann-Helen Patomella & Justin Newton Scanlan
Article: 1555785
Published online: 16 Dec 2018
AbstractforUsability testing of touchscreen DriveSafe DriveAware with older adults: A cognitive fitness-to-drive screen | Full Text | References | PDF (811.6 KB)
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Prevalence and causes of visual impairment among schoolchildren in Mekelle, Ethiopia
Usha Dhanesha, Sarah Polack, Andrew Bastawrous & Lena Morgan Banks
Article: 1554832
Published online: 25 Dec 2018
AbstractforPrevalence and causes of visual impairment among schoolchildren in Mekelle, Ethiopia | Full Text | References | PDF (579.7 KB)
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An emotion regulation-focused theoretical framework for co-occurring nicotine addiction and PTSD: Comments on existing treatments and future directions
Chia-Ying Chou, Ellen Herbst, Marylene Cloitre & Janice Y. Tsoh
Article: 1558731
Published online: 25 Dec 2018
AbstractforAn emotion regulation-focused theoretical framework for co-occurring nicotine addiction and PTSD: Comments on existing treatments and future directions | Full Text | References | PDF (679 KB)
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Research Article

Community-based vision health screening with on-site definitive exams: Design and outcomes
Mitch Brinks, Tosha Zaback, Dong-Wouk Park, Randall Joan, Stephanie K. Cramer & Michael F. Chiang
Article: 1560641
Published online: 05 Jan 2019
AbstractforCommunity-based vision health screening with on-site definitive exams: Design and outcomes | Full Text | References | PDF (863.6 KB)
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Misclassification error and performance of individual, household, community and country risk factors for malaria infection among sub-Saharan children under five
Elvire Mfueni Bikundi & Yves Coppieters
Article: 1564171
Published online: 20 Jan 2019
AbstractforMisclassification error and performance of individual, household, community and country risk factors for malaria infection among sub-Saharan children under five | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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A “hot crossed buns” sign, orthostatic syncope & gait ataxia point to probable multiple systems atrophy with dysarthria and slowed fluency suspicious for associated cognitive impairment
Anthony C. Torres, Garet J. Zaugg, Nasir Tufail & Paul H. Janda
Article: 1564530
Published online: 21 Jan 2019
AbstractforA “hot crossed buns” sign, orthostatic syncope & gait ataxia point to probable multiple systems atrophy with dysarthria and slowed fluency suspicious for associated cognitive impairment | Full Text | References | PDF (531 KB)
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