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Adult-worn sling and baby carrier safety: exploring parental practices, knowledge and information needs.

BACKGROUND: This project responds to concerns regarding infant deaths occurring in adult-worn slings and carriers (AWSC), the use of which is increasing in the UK. We aimed to explore how and why UK parents and carers use AWSC, their knowledge of AWSC-safety and where they find information about using AWSC. METHODS: An online survey for parents/carers about AWSC-use was designed in collaboration with a parent advisory group who also tested the survey usability. The survey was circulated via mail-lists and social media by the Durham Infancy and Sleep Centre, as well as AWSC-user groups and bab

Quality of Information Provided by Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Surrounding the Management of Vestibular Schwannomas: A Comparative Analysis Between ChatGPT-4 and Claude 2.

OBJECTIVE: To examine the quality of information provided by artificial intelligence platforms ChatGPT-4 and Claude 2 surrounding the management of vestibular schwannomas. STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional. SETTING: Skull base surgeons were involved from different centers and countries. INTERVENTION: Thirty-six questions regarding vestibular schwannoma management were tested. Artificial intelligence responses were subsequently evaluated by 19 lateral skull base surgeons using the Quality Assessment of Medical Artificial Intelligence (QAMAI) questionnaire, assessing "Accuracy," "Clarity," "Relev

Patient Perception on Osteoporosis in Korean Female Patients with Osteoporosis.

BACKGROUND: Patient perception is a key element in improving compliance with medications for osteoporosis. This study evaluated the awareness, perception, sources of information, and knowledge of osteoporosis among Korean women with osteoporosis. METHODS: A questionnaire survey was conducted from July 22, 2021 to 13 August 2021. Patients who were followed up in endocrinology (Endo), orthopedic surgery (OS), and gynecology (GY) were recruited (N=40, 40, and 20 in each group). Patients were allocated according to their age, as follows: 15, 15, and 10 patients in their 60s, 70s, and 80s for Endo

Does YouTube provide high quality information? Assessment of secukinumab videos.

The Internet is a widely used source for obtaining health-related information. With the widespread use of the Internet, access to information has become easier. YouTube is one of the major sources for health-related videos globally. YouTube provides a wide range of health-related information, but there are doubts about its quality and reliability. Therefore, we aimed to assess the quality of the most viewed secukinumab videos on YouTube. This is a descriptive study. A total of 180 secukinumab videos returned by the YouTube search engine ( http://www.youtube.com ) in response to a keywords quer

Current epidemiology and accessibility to diet compliance in adult celiac disease.

BACKGROUND: The widespread of serologic diagnosis for celiac disease has brought about an epidemiologic shift. Little up-to-date information is available on relevant epidemiologic issues regarding diagnosis, information, and therapy. OBJECTIVE: To examine forms of presentation, diagnostic difficulties, follow-up, information sources, and treatment-related issues regarding celiac disease. METHOD: A cross-sectional observational study using a self-completed questionnaire. RESULTS: Seventy-three adult patients were included; 15.0% of cases were diagnosed over 60 years of age. Most were non-smo…

Key Storytellers of Health Information Among Spanish-Speaking Latino Sexual Minority Men in the U.S.: Identifying Barriers and Facilitators to HIV Prevention and Care.

This study sought to identify the primary sources of HIV and health information among Spanish-speaking Latino gay, bisexual, and other sexual minority men (SMM) in the United States (U.S.) and assess the strengths and limitations of their storytelling networks. We explored how storytellers, or those who relay information to individuals and communities, act as facilitators or barriers to HIV prevention and care services. We conducted individual semi-structured in-depth interviews with 40 Spanish-speaking Latino SMM recruited via a national survey. Qualitative data were analyzed in Spanish in De

MERCAT: Visualising molecular epidemiology data combining genetic markers and drug resistance profiles.

Molecular epidemiology uses genetic information from bacterial isolates to shed light on the population structure and dynamics of pathogens. Bacterial pathogens can now be studied by whole genome sequencing, but for some well-studied pathogens such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis a wealth of information is also available from other sources such as spoligotyping and multi-locus variable-number-tandem-repeats (VNTR). Isolates are also frequently tested for susceptibility to antibiotics. Methods of analysis are available for each type of data but it would be informative to combine multiple sources

Perception of risk regarding the use of medications and other exposures during pregnancy.

BACKGROUND: Perception of risk may impact a woman's decision to take a needed drug during pregnancy. There is a paucity of research on this topic in the literature. OBJECTIVES: (1) To evaluate the perception of risk of 17 commonly used drugs and other substances by pregnant women. (2) To investigate which sources of information regarding exposures during pregnancy were most commonly used by women. METHODS: A questionnaire was developed through the University of Oslo's website for Internet surveys and posted on four Web pages used by pregnant women and mothers, from mid-September 2008 through

Knowledge of Chlamydia trachomatis genital infection and its consequences in people attending a genitourinary medicine clinic.

OBJECTIVES: To assess knowledge of Chlamydia trachomatis infections, with a comparison of knowledge of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections. METHODS: A cross sectional survey, by self completed questionnaire, of 200 subjects attending a genitourinary outpatient clinic. RESULTS: The response rate was 82% (90 male and 73 female). 51% of men (60% of females) had heard of chlamydia. 65 (82%) were unaware of the potential consequences of infection. 66% were unaware that the disease could be asymptomatic. Significantly more men (77%) than women (60%) had heard of gonorrhoea. Most participants (68%-82%

Animal bites and stings reported by United States poison control centers, 2001-2005.

OBJECTIVE: There is not a single data source for information on the extent of nonfatal injuries inflicted by animals. Although individuals bitten or stung by animals may not visit a health care provider, they may call poison control centers (PCCs) for information. These centers are one source of information on the frequency of occurrence of injuries from animals. METHODS: The American Association of Poison Control Centers compiles an annual report of exposure calls to various agents, including chemicals, medications, animal bites and stings, plants, and use of antivenoms from their network of

Municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) dry weather flows and potential flow sources as assessed by conventional and advanced bacterial analyses.

Municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) function in urbanized areas to convey flows during both wet weather (i.e., stormwater) and dry weather (i.e., urban runoff as well as subsurface sources of flow) to receiving waters. While urban stormwater is known to contain microbial and chemical pollutants, MS4 dry weather flows, or non-stormwater discharges (NSWDs), are much less studied, although they are also known to contain pollutants, especially when these flows include raw sewage. In addition, some natural NSWDs (e.g., from groundwater infiltrating MS4 pipes) are critical for aquatic habi

Exploring the World, Minimizing Risks: Travelers' Awareness and Risk Perception of Infectious Diseases in the Post-Pandemic Era.

Background: Epidemiological alerts about the possible spread of different pathogens have highlighted the risk of international travelers con … onclusions: Travelers' risk perception is influenced by gender, profession, accommodation type, and information sources. Public health strategies should enhance health literacy, promote pre-travel consultations, and improve access to preventive services. Strengthening collaborations between health authorities, educational institutions, and the travel sector is key to …

Knowledge of Syphilis and Human Papillomavirus and Associated Factors in a Japanese University Setting: A Cross-Sectional Study.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Accurate knowledge of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is essential for informed health decisions, prevention, and control. This study aimed to assess syphilis and human papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge, examine factors associated with good knowledge, and identify preferred STI information sources in a Japanese university setting. METHODS: A cross-sectional study surveyed Hiroshima University students and staff from August to October 2024, using convenience sampling. Participants completed an online, structured, and self-administered questionnaire assessing knowledge …

Rapid activation of brainstem nuclei following TLR stimulation of the nasal mucosa.

This article describes a retrospective and descriptive study into the added value of ProMED-mail--the global electronic reporting system for outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases and toxins maintained by the International Society for Infectious Diseases--as an early warning system for The Netherlands Early Warning Committee (NEWC). Information about infectious disease events in foreign countries originating from ProMED-mail was retrieved from the reports of the NEWC between May 2006 and June 2007. Each event was analysed in depth in order to determine if it could have been a possible threa

Mapping and morphometric analysis of synapses and spines on fusiform cells in the dorsal cochlear nucleus.

Fusiform cells are the main integrative units of the mammalian dorsal cochlear nucleus (DCN), collecting and processing inputs from auditory and other sources before transmitting information to higher levels of the auditory system. Despite much previous work describing these cells and the sources and pharmacological identity of their synaptic inputs, information on the three-dimensional organization and utltrastructure of synapses on these cells is currently very limited. This information is essential since an understanding of synaptic plasticity and remodeling and pathologies underlying disea

Bioterrorism web site resources for infectious disease clinicians and epidemiologists.

Finding bioterrorism-related information on the World Wide Web can be laborious. We hope to help readers find such information more easily by summarizing essential information in a consistent framework. A panel of 7 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reviewers identified Web sites and evaluated them for sponsorship, mission, content usefulness, online ease of use, and adherence to commonly accepted quality criteria. Of >100 potential sites identified, 81 were chosen for target content of interest, and 43 were selected for inclusion. The results were classified into general purpose/port

Охват вакцинацией и ее детерминанты у пациентов с множественным склерозом-многоцентральным поперечным сечением.

Целый охват вакцинацией рекомендуется обществами склероза (СМС) для пациентов с множественным склерозом (СВМС) в целях снижения риска инфицирования, связанного с лечением синдикативных заболеваний (ДМТ). ЦЕЛИ: проанализировать охват вакцинацией и ее детерминанты в ПТМС по сравнению со здоровыми средствами контроля, принимая во внимание нерешительность при вакцинации, убеждения в том, что касается НР, доверие к источникам информации и роль врачей общего профиля (ВП). МЕТОДЫ: Это многосекциональное исследование было проведено в six Немецкие центры MS. Основным конечным пунктом был индекс вакцина

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BACKGROUND: Complete vaccination coverage is recommended by multiple sclerosis (MS) societies for patients with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) to … d to healthy controls, considering vaccination hesitancy, MS-specific vaccination beliefs, trust in information sources, and the role of general practitioners (GPs). METHODS: This cross-sectional multicenter observational study was conducted in six German MS centers. The primary endpoint was a vaccination index (VI) comprising eight standard vaccinations (range 0-1, …

Function of basal ganglia in bridging cognitive and motor modules to perform an action.

The basal ganglia (BG) are thought to be involved in the integration of multiple sources of information, and their dysfunction can lead to disorders such as Parkinson's disease (PD). PD patients show motor and cognitive dysfunction with specific impairments in the internal generation of motor actions and executive deficits, respectively. The role of the BG, then, would be to integrate information from several sources in order to make a decision on a resulting action adequate for the required task. Reanalyzing the data set from our previous study (Martinu et al., 2012), we investigated this hyp

COMAR technical information statement: expert reviews on potential health effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields and comments on the bioinitiative report.

The Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR) is a technical committee of the Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Its primary area of interest is biological effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation, including radiofrequency (RF) energy. The public interest in possible health effects attributed to RF energy, such as emitted by mobile phones, wireless telephone base stations, TV and radio broadcasting facilities, Wi-Fi systems and many other sources, has been accompanied by commentary in the media that varies c

APCS-MLR model: A convenient and fast method for quantitative identification of nitrate pollution sources in groundwater.

Nitrate (NO3-) contamination in groundwater has diverse sources and complicated transformation processes. To effectively control NO3- pollution in groundwater systems, quantitative and accurate identification of NO3- sources is critical. In this work, we applied hydrochemical characteristics and isotope analysis to determine NO3- source apportionment. For the first time, the NO3- source contributions were calculated using hydrochemical indicators combined with multivariate statistical model (PCA-APCS-MLR). The results interpret that chemical fertilizers (58.11%) and natural sources (22.69%) we