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Structural ambiguity of the Chinese version of the hospital anxiety and depression scale in patients with coronary heart disease [PDF]

, 2006
Background The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is a widely used screening tool designed as a case detector for clinically relevant anxiety and depression.
Lopez, V., Martin, C.R., Thompson, D., Wang, W.   +3 more
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Guidewire Manipulation Based on Establishment of Stereo Perception in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Traditional percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) relies on two‐dimensional X‐ray imaging, but this does not allow depth perception and complicates precise manipulation of the guidewire. Our purpose was to develop a novel method for guidewire manipulation by establishing stereoscopic perception in coronary angiography (CAG), as ...
Miao Chen, Huiqiang Zhao, Xiantao Song
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The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Menopausal Symptoms among Chinese-American Women [PDF]

, 2009
The objectives of this research were to study the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for menopausal symptoms among Chinese-American women, and to examine the correlation between CAM use, acculturation, and CAM insurance coverage.
Chung, Rebecca Kwai-Ying
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Report on Provider-Client Interaction From 68 Methadone Maintenance Clinics in China. [PDF]

, 2016
Provider-client interaction is an integral of clinical practice and central to the delivery of high-quality medical care. This article examines factors related to the provider-client interaction in the context of methadone maintenance treatment (MMT ...
Cao, Xiaobin, Comulada, W Scott, Lan, Chiao-Wen, Li, Li, Lin, Chunqing, Wu, Zunyou   +5 more
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Managing Diabetes One Step at a Time in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries: The Promise of Wearable Devices

Chronic Diseases and Translational Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The global burden of diabetes mellitus disproportionately affects low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), where limited healthcare infrastructure hampers timely and effective disease management. Wearable technologies, such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, and fitness trackers, offer a transformative opportunity to bridge
Safayet Jamil, Masoud Mohammadnezhad, Abdulrakib Abdulrahim, Faisal Muhammad, Hafiz T. A. Khan   +4 more
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A Literature Review of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Used Among Diabetes Mellitus Patients [PDF]

, 2019
Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires regular and sustainable health management that involves proper treatment. Some diabetic patients use CAM, as well as conventional medicine, to maintain their health and control their blood sugar.
Agil, M. (Mangestuti), Joeliantina, A. (Anita), Kusnanto, K. (Kusnanto), Qomaruddin, M. B. (M), Soedirham, O. (Oedojo)   +4 more
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A Retrospective Cohort Study Comparing Stroke Recurrence Rate in Ischemic Stroke Patients With and Without Acupuncture Treatment. [PDF]

, 2015
Little was known about the effects of acupuncture on stroke recurrence. The aim of this study is to investigate whether ischemic stroke patients receiving acupuncture treatment have a decreased risk of stroke recurrence.
Hsu, Chung Y, Liao, Chien-Chang, Lin, Jaung-Geng, Morisky, Donald E, Shih, Chun-Chuan, Su, Yi-Chang, Sun, Mao-Feng, Sung, Fung-Chang, Wen, Chi-Pang   +8 more
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Cross‐Cultural Validation and Psychometric Properties Test of the Healthy Lifestyle Intention Scale for University Students

Chronic Diseases and Translational Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background University students are internationally recognized as a population at risk due to unhealthy lifestyle behaviors and elevated health risks. Supporting positive behavioral change requires understanding their intentions to adopt healthier habits.
Outi Kähkönen, Janne Engblom, Ying Lau, Eliza Lai‐Yi Wong, Cindy Yue Tian, Annie Wai‐Ling Cheung, Ho Hin Henry Chan, Anne Oikarinen   +7 more
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Clinical Trials With Pragmatic Elements: A Review of Use Cases and Real‐World Data Utilization

Clinical Pharmacology &Therapeutics, EarlyView.
Clinical trials with pragmatic elements can capture diverse patient populations, enable efficient follow‐up, and reflect routine clinical practices; yet there is limited understanding of their design features, characteristics, and use of real‐world data (RWD). Based on a targeted search of PubMed/EMBASE (Jan‐2016 to Jul‐2024), a review was conducted to
Le Su, Lei Chen, Seema Betigeri, Nancy Dreyer, Helga Gardarsdottir, Rachele Hendricks‐Sturrup, Mehmet Burcu   +6 more
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Experiences of Jordanian Mothers and Fathers of Children with Cancer [PDF]

, 2014
Previous studies investigating psychological stress of parents of a child with cancer have shown inconsistent findings about parental perceived stress whose children have cancer and most of these studies were established in Western communities (with none
Collier, Jacqueline, Hall, Carol, Masa'Deh, Rami, Saifan, Ahmad   +3 more
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