bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Fibromatosis colli, an unusual neck mass: A case report
Authors: Chen Pin-Hua , Hsu Chih-Chuan , Fan Hueng-Chuen 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Fibromatosis colli (FC) is a condition of benign fibrous tissue proliferation on one side of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle leading to focal or diffuse enlargement of the neck and is often clinically associated with torticollis. Here, we report a case of a 2-month-old infant who was healthy except for a bulky neck mass on the left side of the SCM muscle. The patient was diagnosed with FC using sonography, which is a favored imaging tool because it can differentiate FC from other causes of neck masses. Physiotherapy can significantly improve the majority of FC cases.
Effect of probiotics therapy on intestinal leakage: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Li Chen-Pi , Kuo Wu-Hsien , Chang Ko-Shih , Yu Jui-Ting , Tsai Ru-Yin 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Background:
Currently, there is no clear conclusion regarding whether the ingestion of probiotics by humans can effectively maintain the intestinal physical barrier. The abundant bacterial population within intestinal tissues may encounter potential health issues, such as inflammation and infections. Therefore, the preservation of the integrity of the intestinal physical barrier plays a crucial role in reducing the body’s inflammatory response. However, further research is still needed to determine whether oral probiotics in humans can effectively maintain the functionality of this physical barrier.

Objectives:
This study aimed to investigate whether probiotic interventions alleviate intestinal leakage and strengthen intestinal barrier function.

Methods:
This systematic literature review and meta-analysis was conducted using three databases (PubMed, Science Direct, and ProQuest) to search for studies published from January 2010 to October 2020. Only randomized controlled trials of probiotic intervention for people with high intestinal permeability situations were included.

Results:
This meta-analysis included five randomized controlled trials, comprising 283 participants in total. Intestinal permeability was not significantly improved by probiotics intervention neither in short-time nor in long-term administrate.

Conclusion:
The meta-analysis study suggested that probiotics might not be an effective intervention for people with intestinal leakage. Probiotics might be considered as supplement food in maintaining normal intestinal permeability.
A rare cause of hepatic abscess: Fish bone penetration leading to abscess formation
Authors: Chung Jen-Hung , Liou Jiun-Fu , Wei Chih-Wei , Hsueh Kuan-Chun 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Liver abscesses due to foreign body penetration from the gastrointestinal tract are relatively rare events. The inability to recognize this condition may lead to poor response to standard treatment of liver abscesses. This group of liver abscesses has a distinct location and growth of microorganisms from liver abscesses of other etiologies. Laboratory studies often present nonspecific findings. Computed tomography exam is the best tool to recognize and diagnose this condition. Treatment often would require foreign object removal to prevent the recurrence of abscess formation.
Isolated intracranial cerebral artery dissection associated with a competitive soccer match: A pediatric case report
Authors: Yang Chung-Hsiang , Chen Yen-Lin , Wang Ann-Ching 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Stroke during sport activities is very rare in children. We report the case of an 11-year-old boy in whom, during a competitive soccer match, distal intracranial cerebral artery dissection caused acute left-side middle cerebral artery infarction. The risk of stroke in relation to sports in children is underestimated; however, because of the immaturity of the cervical spine in children, the intracranial cerebral vessels may press against the bony compartment of the upper cervical spine, which can lead to vascular damage during participation in sports. Therefore, emergency room clinicians must consider the possibility of stroke in children, who exhibit sudden onset of weakness, facial droop, and slurred speech during sports activities; early recognition may yield better outcomes.
Can music and medicine be effective on anxiety, depression and chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting? (PEGASUS study)
Authors: Tanriverdi Ozgur , Karaoglu Turan , Aydemir Fatma Nil 
Published: July 2023

Background:
Music and medicine can be used in patients with cancer as a palliative complementary therapy. It is aimed to show the effect of music therapy performed on anxiety, depression, and chemotherapy-related nausea/vomiting.

Methods:
A total of 62 patients with colon cancer who previously experienced grade 1 or 2 chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting were divided into two groups as intervention and control group based on the addition of music and medicine to infusion chemotherapies and 1:1 randomized. The groups were compared in terms of the effect of music and medicine on anxiety, depression, heart rate, blood pressure, and chemotherapy-related nausea-vomiting. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 19.0. A value of P < 0.05 was found statistically significant.

Results:
The patients were evaluated in terms of study variables at the beginning and after the completion of a chemotherapy session. As a result, there was a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure (P = 0.042), diastolic blood pressure (P = 0.44), heart rate (P = 0.046), state and trait sections of the state-trait anxiety inventory scores (P = 0.047 and P = 0.046, respectively), as well as a significant decrease in anxiety degree (P = 0.036) and a significant improvement in chemotherapy-related nausea (P = 0.021) and vomiting (P = 0.038) experience in the intervention group. However, no significant effect of music and medicine on depression was detected (P = 0.218).

Conclusion:
Although it has not been shown to have an effect on depression, it was concluded that music and medicine with classical music integrated into the chemotherapy session can reduce the degree of nausea/vomiting and anxiety levels.
Knowledge and preventive practices regarding malnutrition among mothers of under-fives in Kaduna North Local Government Area
Authors: Nwankwo Bilkisu , Kakamor Mary Daie , Usman Nafisat Ohunene , Omole Victoria Nanben , Oyefabi Adegboyega Moses 
Published: July 2023

Background:
Malnutrition (undernutrition) and its attendant complications remain the plight of many countries globally. However, sub-Saharan Africa is disproportionately affected with the burden of this largely preventable condition. Basic knowledge of nutrition and good feeding practices among caregivers are essential to reduce childhood malnutrition. The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge and preventive practices related to malnutrition among mothers of children aged <5 years in Kaduna North Local Government Area.

Methods:
This was a cross-sectional descriptive study that was carried out to determine the knowledge and preventive practices related to malnutrition among mothers of children aged <5 years. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 262 mothers of children aged <5 years, from whom data were collected using interviewer-administered questionnaires. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25.

Results:
The mean age of the respondents was 27.5 ± 3.5 years. The majority of the respondents, 164 (62.6%), had secondary school education. Only 11.5% of the respondents had good knowledge on malnutrition. Almost one-third (30.9%) of the respondents had good preventive practices regarding malnutrition. There was a statistically significant relationship between respondents' knowledge of malnutrition and their educational status (P < 0.0001), occupation (P < 0.0001), and the number of children they have (P < 0.0001). There was a statistically significant relationship between respondents' preventive practice regarding malnutrition and their educational status (P < 0.0001) and occupation (P < 0.0001).

Conclusion:
In view of the findings of poor knowledge and practice among the respondents, improving female education will lead to better nutritional outcomes among their children.
Thoracotomy in children
Authors: Ogunleye Ezekiel Olayiwola , Olusoji Olugbenga Oluseyi , Adekola Oyebola Olubodun 
Published: July 2023

Background:
Thoracotomy in children is relatively rare compared to adults. It can be very challenging due to the peculiar anatomy and physiology in this age group. The objective of the study was to study the indications, outcomes, and complications following thoracotomy.

Methods:
This was a retrospective analysis of the medical charts of neonates, infants, and children who had undergone thoracotomy under general anesthesia from January 2011 to December 2020 at our institution. Furthermore, we searched for the childhood thoracic diseases necessitating thoracotomy; the indications and complications following thoracotomy, as well as, the quality of life following thoracotomy. The children had either posterolateral or lateral thoracotomy, which spared the latissimus dorsi and/or serratus anterior. Data collected included demographics, surgical intervention, duration of intensive care unit admission, postoperative complications, and clinical outcome.

Results:
Out of the 39 patients, a majority were female 20 (51.3%), the most common indication for thoracotomy was congenital anomalies in 25 (64.1%) patients (lung malformations, 35.9% and patent ductus arteriosus, 28.2%), followed by foreign body aspiration (20.21%). Postoperative complications were seen in 15 (38.5%), out of whom 3 (20%) had atelectasis, chylothorax in 1 (6.7%), and wound dehiscence in 2 (13.3%). The 30-day mortality was 12.8%. The quality of life as assessed by Karnofsky performance status within 6–12 months after discharge in 32 children was 100 and in two patients (90).

Conclusion:
The most common indication and complication following thoracotomy at our institution was congenital anomalies in 25 (64.1%) patients (lung malformations, 35.9% and patent ductus arteriosus, 28.2%), and atelectasis, respectively. The 30-day mortality after thoracotomy was 12.8%.
Imaging spectrum, associations and outcomes in acute invasive fungal rhino-ocular-cerebral sinusitis in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia
Authors: Patel Viral B. , Patel Aashvi , Mishra Girish , Shah Nilay , Shinde Mayur K. , Musa Raish K. 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been speculated to enhance mucormycosis infection due to its immune-altering pathophysiology. Early identification of high-morbidity conditions is crucial for optimal treatment and improved outcomes.

Methods:
A retrospective study was conducted on 63 patients with clinical and microbiological evidence of rhino-ocular-cerebral mucormycosis, who had a history of COVID-19 infection. The clinical, demographic, and imaging data were retrieved and analyzed. Descriptive statistics (mean [SD] and frequency [%]) were used to describe important characteristics across audit cycles.

Results:
Out of 63 patients, 54 (85.71%) patients had associated comorbidities, with diabetes mellitus being common comorbidity and all patients had received injectable and/or oral corticosteroids. Imaging showed nasal and paranasal sinus, perisinus, maxillary alveolar arch, and hard palate involvement in 62 (98.41%), 33 (52.38%), 5 (7.94%) and 5 (7.94%) patients, respectively. Orbital involvement was seen in 24 (38.10%) patients. Skull base involvement was seen in 11 (17.46%) patients, and intracranial extension of disease was present in 11 (17.46%) patients. A total of 16 patients were on mechanical ventilation, of whom 3 succumbed. The mean (standard deviation [SD]) intensive care unit (ICU) stay was 13.2 days (6.8) for 5 patients who succumbed and 6.4 days (4.6) for 30 patients who survived (P value = 0.008).

Conclusion:
Cross-sectional imaging not only provides the extent of disease spread but also plays a vital role in providing a surgical roadmap to treating surgeons and in predicting prognosis in patients with invasive fungal infections.
Current distribution of medical colleges in India and its potential predictors: A public domain data audit
Authors: Mondal Himel , Soni Sachin , Juyal Ankita , Behera Joshil K. , Mondal Shaikat 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
A teaching hospital or medical college may help provide better health care delivery to the people of the vicinity. Hence, building new medical colleges and upgrading existing hospitals to teaching hospitals are being implemented in India.

Objective:
This study aimed to observe the current distribution of medical colleges in Indian states and find correlation with area, population, and net state domestic product (NSDP).

Methods:
We collected data from public domain websites provided by government agencies. The State-wise number of government and private medical colleges and their annual intake were obtained from the National Medical Commission website. The state-wise number of medical colleges, geographical area, and population were calculated as the percentage of total Indian colleges, area, and population, respectively. Spearman’s correlation was calculated to find any correlation of colleges and annual intake versus parameters such as area, population, and NSDP.

Results:
India has a total of 612 [321 (52.45%) government-run and 291 (47.55%) private] medical colleges. Tamil Nadu (70), Uttar Pradesh (67), Karnataka (63), Maharashtra (62), and Telangana (34) are the top five states with 296 (48.37%) medical colleges. States and union territories such as Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana have higher medical colleges, and states such as Assam, Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh have lower medical colleges when compared with their population percentages. There was significant positive correlation of number of medical colleges with area (rs = 0.769, P < 0.0001), population (rs = 0.91, P < 0.0001), and NSDP (rs = 0.91, P < 0.0001).

Conclusion:
The current distribution of medical colleges in India is clustered over some states. Although geographical area and population are major predictors of medical colleges in Indian states, a more population-based balanced distribution of medical colleges would help distribute quality health care to the majority of the population.
Comparative assessment of attitudes among medical and dental professionals in Saudi Arabia toward e-professionalism using the SMEPROF-S scale
Authors: Alzahrani Arwa K. , Banaser Alaa H. , Alsulami Rola R. , Alluqmani Yazeed A. , Althubyani Gada S. , Al Luhaybi Fatimah H. , Alqurashi Sarah M. , Al-Alwani Abeer Y. , Aboalshamat Khalid T. 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Social media (SM) usage is on the rise among health professionals at all levels to align with the emerging digital and SM era. e-Professionalism is described as attitudes and actions that resemble traditional professionalism paradigms but are expressed through digital media. Although there are a number of studies conducted in the past several years measuring e-professionalism of medical and dental professionals, there is no validated scale to assess the level of e-professionalism among medical and dental professionals in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess attitudes toward e-professionalism among medical and dental professionals in Saudi Arabia using the SMePROF-S scale.

Methods:
This cross-sectional study recruited 338 medical and dental students and practitioners from 20 cities in Saudi Arabia to complete an online SMePROF-S self-reported questionnaire measuring attitudes about e-professionalism.

Results:
Among participants, 31.66% believed that it is acceptable to communicate with patients through SM, but only 16.86% agreed with communicating via personal SM account messaging. Many participants (35.80%–50%) fear that SM use can cause problems with getting hired, people making inaccurate assumptions and perceptions, and job losses. There were 31.36% who believed that sharing patient information without consent is acceptable. The majority (63.02%–63.31%) do not believe that medical/dental professionals should be barred from using SM, and 40.53% believe that schools/organizations have no right to interfere with their online activities. Only 22.19% believed that SM use removed professional protections from the public. A few statements were statistically different by specialty and gender.

Conclusion:
There is a variability of attitudes about e-professionalism among medical and dental professionals in Saudi Arabia, with some alarming issues requiring national guidelines to ensure patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality.
Association between smoking and colorectal cancer in Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO): A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Keivanlou Mohammad-Hossein , Amini-Salehi Ehsan , Hassanipour Soheil , Mahapatro Abinash , Raghuma Nakka , Joukar Farahnaz , Letafatkar Negin , Habibi Arman , Norouzi Naeim , Aleali Maryam Sadat , Javid Mona , Mirdamadi Arian , Mansour-Ghanaei Fariborz 
Published: July 2023

Background:
Smoking poses a significant risk for colorectal cancer (CRC), considered the third leading reason for cancer-related deaths worldwide. However, there has been limited research on the relationship between smoking and CRC in the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO). Therefore, a meta-analysis was conducted to combine available data and gain a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between smoking and CRC in EMRO.

Methods:
Two independent researchers searched PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science until December 2022. The included studies were checked for risk of bias administering the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Heterogeneity was evaluated using I2 statistics and the Cochrane test. Publication bias was determined through funnel plot analysis and Egger’s regression test. Additionally, a meta-regression analysis explored the impact of a country’s Human Development Index (HDI) on the relationship between smoking and CRC.

Results:
The final analysis included 26 studies, revealing a significant association between smoking and CRC (OR = 1.40; 95% CI: 1.11 - 1.78; P = 0.004). Moreover, smoking had a more pronounced adverse effect on CRC in countries with higher HDIs compared to those with lower HDIs (OR = 1.30; 95% CI: 0.99 - 1.71; P = 0.054).

Conclusions:
Our findings underscore the importance of implementing smoking cessation programs and policies in EMRO countries, as they demonstrate a positive relationship between smoking and the risk of CRC. Furthermore, the results suggest that a country’s level of human development may influence the association between smoking and CRC. Further research is needed to investigate this potential connection and develop targeted public health interventions.
SOVYETLER BİRLİĞİ’NİN TÜRK DÜNYASINA YÖNELİK POLİTİKASINDA; LAVRENTİ PAVLOVİÇ BERİA (Лаврентий Павлович Берия)
Authors: AKİFOĞLU Vugar 
Published: July 2023

Bu çalışma Stalin döneminin en önemli politikacısı Beria’nın Sovyetler Birliği’ndeki Türk soylu etnik gruplara yönelik siyasetini, döneme ait geçmiş ve güncel eserler ışığında irdelenmiştir. Beria'nın Türkiye'nin Türk Dünyası ile ilişkisini kesmeye yönelik acımasız siyasi faaliyetleri döneme damgasını vurmuştur. Bu makale; Stalin döneminde, Türkiye-Sovyetler Birliği ilişkileri nezdinde Azerbaycan başta olmak üzere Sovyetler çatısı altında yaşayan Türk soylu soydaşlarımıza yapılan haksızlıkları tanıtma amacını gütmektedir. Ayrıca Abhazya Özerk Cumhuriyeti’nin Sohum veya Sohumi (Abhazca AQWA)’a bağlı Merheuli/Megrel köyünde fakir bir ailede doğan Sovyet politikacının biyografisi ve siyasi faaliyetlerinin Türk Dünyasına verdiği zararlar hakkında bilgi verilmektedir.
Bununla birlikte Beria’nın Sovyetler Birliği ve özellikle de Stalin’in emir ve talimatları doğrultusunda Türk aydınlara karşı uyguladığı işkence/suikastlarla ilgili faaliyetlerine de değinilmektedir.Çünkü politikacılar arasındaki asılsız iftiralar sonucunda birçok yönetici; “ya ölümle” ya da “sürgünle” tehdit edilmiş veya öldürülmüştür.
PENGARUH RELIGIUSITAS DAN PENGETAHUAN PERBANKAN SYARIAH TERHADAP MINAT MENJADI NASABAH BNI SYARIAH KC SUKABUMI
Authors: Gunawan Ce 
Published: July 2023

This study aims to see the effect of religiosity and knowledge of Islamic banking on the interest in becoming a customer of Islamic banks. This study uses an associative quantitative approach using a questionnaire distributed to 100 samples with purposive sampling technique which has criteria as active customers of BNI Syariah KC Sukabumi. Testing instruments in research using validity and reliability tests, data analysis techniques using descriptive analysis, using classic assumption tests consisting of normality test, multicollinearity test, and heteroscedasticity test and multiple linear regression analysis consisting of hypothesis testing (t test and F test) and analysis of the coefficient of determination (R2). The results showed that: (1) Religiosity has a positive effect on customer interest; (2) Banking knowledge has a positive effect on the interest in becoming a customer of Islamic banks; and (3) Religiosity and banking knowledge have a positive effect on customer interest (4) The magnitude of the influence of Religiosity and Banking Knowledge on the interest in becoming a customer is evidenced by the adjusted value R square of 0.442 indicating that the ability of the Independen variable to explain the dependent variable is 44.2% and the remaining 55.8% applies to other variables outside this research model.Keywords: Customer Interest; Knowledge; Religiosity Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh religiusitas dan pengetahuan perbankan syariah terhadap minat menjadi nasabah bank syariah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif asosiatif menggunakan kuesioner yang disebarkan kepada 100 sampel dengan teknik pengambilan sampel Purposive sampling yang memiliki kriteria sebagai nasabah aktif BNI Syariah KC Sukabumi. Pengujian instrumen dalam penelitian ini menggunakan uji validitas dan reliabilitas, teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif, menggunakan uji asumsi klasik yang terdiri dari uji normalitas, uji multikolinieritas, dan uji heteroskedastisitas dan analisis regresi linier berganda yang terdiri dari uji hipotesis (uji t dan uji F) dan analisis koefisien determinasi (R2). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa : (1) Religiusitas berpengaruh positif terhadap minat menjadi nasabah; (2) Pengetahuan perbankan berpengaruh positif terhadap minat menjadi nasabah bank syariah; dan (3) Religiusitas dan Pengetahuan perbankan berpengaruh positif terhadap minat menjadi nasabah (4) Besarnya pengaruh Religiusitas dan Pengetahuan Perbankan terhadap minat menjadi nasabah dibuktikan dengan nilai adjusted R square sebesar 0,442 menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan variabel independen dalam menjelaskan variasi variabel dependen adalah sebesar 44,2% dan sisanya sebesar 55,8% dijelaskan oleh variabel lain di luar model penelitian ini. Kata kunci : Religiusitas; Pengetahuan; Minat