In Japan, the rate of pregnant women who practice antenatal perineal massage was only 15.1%.The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate a smartphone website and a leaflet to support antenatal perineal massage practice for primiparous women.In a randomised control trial, 161 primiparous women were randomly assigned to a smartphone website group (n=
Shoko Takeuchi, Shigeko Horiuchi
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Variants within the MMP3 gene are associated with achilles tendinopathy: possible interaction with the COL5A1 gene [PDF]
Objectives: Sequence variation within the COL5A1 and TNC genes are known to associate with Achilles tendinopathy. The primary aim of this case-control genetic association study was to investigate whether variants within the matrix metalloproteinase 3 ...
Collins, M +5 more
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Effect of intra‐operative pressure support vs pressure controlled ventilation on oxygenation and lung function in moderately obese adults* [PDF]
Summary Obesity impairs peri‐operative lung function. To evaluate the impact of pressure support ventilation vs pressure controlled ventilation in moderately obese adults upon early postoperative lung function, we randomly assigned 68 moderately obese patients (body mass index 25–35 kg.m −2
M, Zoremba +4 more
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BackgroundCommunity-based organizations deliver peer-led support services to people living with HIV. Systematic reviews have found that peer-led community-based support services can improve HIV treatment outcomes; however, few ...
Xiaojun Meng +6 more
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Intracortical inhibition in the soleus muscle is reduced during the control of upright standing in both young and old adults [PDF]
Purpose: In a previous study, we reported that a short-interval intracortical inhibition (SICI) decreases in old but not in young adults when standing on foam vs. a rigid surface. Here, we examined if such an age by task difficulty interaction in motor
Baudry, Stéphane +4 more
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BackgroundYoung women often face substantial psychological challenges in the initial years following cancer diagnosis, leading to a comparatively lower quality of life than older survivors.
Lulu Jiang +5 more
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Prevalence and intensity of depression in mothers of children with beta-thalassemia major in Talghani Hospital of Gorgan, Iran [PDF]
Background: Thalassemia is a chronic disease that it leads to psychological and social problems for parents. Mothers are at markedly increased risk of suffering from psychological distress and depression because they usually take on a considerable part ...
Jahazi, A. +3 more
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Promotion and provision of colorectal cancer screening: a comparison of colorectal cancer control program grantees and nongrantees, 2011-2012. [PDF]
IntroductionSince 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded nearly $95 million to 29 states and tribes through the Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP) to fund 2 program components: 1) providing colorectal cancer (CRC ...
DeGroff, Amy +6 more
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ABSTRACT Purpose Retinoblastoma (RB) is the most common pediatric ocular cancer, yet population‐based data on survival and risk factors remain limited. This study aimed to describe survival in a large national RB cohort and identify predictors of death and complications.
Samuel Sassine +14 more
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Effects of nurse‐led home‐based telephone support or home visits on cognitive function
Patients who have undergone carotid revascularization surgery have a high risk of postoperative cognitive decline, and home‐based care is the major form of postoperative management.
Nanqi Mao +3 more
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