Background.There are many patient decision aids (DAs) available, yet there is limited evidence on comparative effectiveness of different tools.Objective.To examine feasibility of a study protocol and gather preliminary data on comparative effectiveness.Methods.Adult patients seeing a surgeon to discuss treatment for hip or knee osteoarthritis were
Objectives The objectives of this cross-sectional study were to investigate dust exposure and respiratory health of workers in duck hatcheries in western France.Material and Methods Ninety volunteer workers, who work in sorting rooms and/or incubation rooms, participated in exposure assessments and medical examinations.Medical examinations were per
Herbal drug authentication is an important task in traditional medicine; however, it is challenged by the limitations of traditional authentication methods and the lack of trained experts.DNA barcoding is conspicuous in almost all areas of the biological sciences and has already been added to the British pharmacopeia and Chinese pharmacopeia for ro
Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are poised to catalyze a transformative shift across diverse dental disciplines including endodontics, oral Beauty radiology, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontology, prosthodontics, and restorative dentistry.This narrative review delineates the burgeoning role of AI in enhancing diagnostic pre
BackgroundThe diaphragm is the primary muscle of inspiration, and its dysfunction is frequent during sepsis.However, the mechanisms associated with sepsis and diaphragm dysfunction are not well understood.In this study, we evaluated the morphophysiological changes of the mitochondrial diaphragm 5 days after sepsis induction.MethodsMale C57Bl/6 mice