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Predictive genetic testing is increasingly available for individuals with a heightened risk of motor neuron disease (MND). However, little is known about how they decide whether or not to get tested, and how they experience this process. This paper reports findings from a constructivist grounded theory-informed interview study with 24 family members of people with identified or suspected inherited MND (iMND). Fourteen did not know their genetic status, and nine had decided to have predictive testing, of whom six tested positive for the pathogenic gene variant identified in their family and three tested negative...

BACKGROUND: Masks are well accepted in Japan, where they were already part of daily life even before the COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike many other countries where mask mandates were lifted as soon as the pandemic was under control, Japan was one of the last countries to ease mask-wearing guidelines. Even after the formal announcement to allow masks-off in mid-March 2023, many Japanese still voluntarily wear masks. In this work, possible reasons for this extreme "mask-affinity" of Japanese people were studied by exploring various information sources including tweets (now known as X posts) and subsequent text-analysis, online news, and medical literature...

The purpose of the article is to find out the scope of the criminal law protection of the circulation of medicinal products according to the legislation of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Austria, and the Swiss Confederation. The materials of the research were the legislation of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Austria, and the Swiss Confederation. Dialectical, axiological, comparative, and legal methods were applied during the research. Having studied the experience of the scope of criminal law protection of the circulation of medicinal products made it possible to conclude about the importance of having a certain legislative reference point that can help improve the criminal legislation of these and other countries and build a new model of the system of norms that ensure the criminal law protection of circulation of medicinal products...

BACKGROUND: Many older women are screened for breast cancer beyond guideline-recommended thresholds. One contributor is pro-screening messaging from health care professionals, media, and family/friends. In this project, we developed and evaluated messages for reducing overscreening in older women. METHODS: We surveyed women ages 65+ who were members of a nationally representative online panel. We constructed 8 messages describing reasons to consider stopping mammograms, including guideline recommendations, false positives, overdiagnosis, and diminishing benefits from screening due to competing risks...

BACKGROUND: Global mental health issues have increased the demand for digital mental health support. Mobile apps with persuasive technology play a vital role in enhancing mental well-being. OBJECTIVE: Analysing and Comparing persuasive intervention design across various app categories, this study aims to inspire innovative design approaches for improving the persuasiveness of mental wellness apps during their development. METHODS: We retrieved a total of 100 mobile apps from five distinct categories (20 for each): Mental wellness, Social media, Entertainment, Fitness & Physical health and News & Information from Apple Store and Google Play...

<b/> Background: Different words used for suicide (so-called suicide referents) have different moral connotations, and neutral referents are recommended in media reporting guidelines. Aims: To assess how different referents in media reports are related to actual suicides. Method: Austrian news articles for each month between 2000 and 2021 ( n = 276 months) were obtained from the Austrian Press Agency. Time series were modeled for media items referring to suicide as a crime [Selbstmord], an act of freedom [Freitod], or neutral connotation [Suizid]...

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic propelled immunology into global news and social media, resulting in the potential for misinterpreting and misusing complex scientific concepts. OBJECTIVE: To study the extent to which immunology is discussed in news articles and YouTube videos in English and Italian, and if related scientific concepts are used to support specific political or ideological narratives in the context of COVID-19. METHODS: In English and Italian we searched the period 11/09/2019 to 11/09/2022 on YouTube, using the software Mozdeh, for videos mentioning COVID-19 and one of nine immunological concepts: antibody-dependent enhancement, anergy, cytokine storm, herd immunity, hygiene hypothesis, immunity debt, original antigenic sin, oxidative stress and viral interference...

BACKGROUND:  The COVID-19 Pandemic had profound effects on healthcare systems around the world. In South Africa, field hospitals, such as the Mitchell's Plain Field Hospital, managed many COVID patients and deaths, largely without family presence. Communicating with families, preparing them for death and breaking bad news was a challenge for all staff. AIM:  This study explores the experiences of healthcare professionals working in a COVID-19 field hospital, specifically around having to break the news of death remotely...

BACKGROUND: The term infodemic refers to the proliferation of both accurate and inaccurate information that creates a challenge in identifying trustworthy and credible sources. Among the strategies employed to mitigate the impact of the infodemic, social media literacy has emerged as a significant and effective approach. This systematic review examines the role of social media literacy in the management of the infodemic. METHODS: Six databases, including SID, Magiran, Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar and Web of Science were systematically searched using relevant keywords...

The phenomenon of carrying and birthing an infant with a (dis)ability is complex and emotionally driven for parents. Infants with (dis)abilities are at risk for long-term health and developmental challenges, which may cause fear and stress in families. Parents report dissatisfaction with their experience of learning of their infant's (dis)ability diagnosis. After unexpected news is given to expecting or new parents prenatally or postnatally, it is the nurse who is often left with parents during an extremely emotional and vulnerable time...

BACKGROUND: News media reporting of suicide may influence the masses toward or against suicidal behavior. So, responsible reporting by news media is important to protect vulnerable people from the deleterious effects of media reporting. World Health Organization has issued guidelines for media reporting of suicide in this regard. We planned this research to evaluate the quality of online news media reports of suicide and attempted suicides in India. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We assessed a total of 210 news reports about suicide and attempted suicides (70 English, 70 Malayalam, and 70 Hindi) to evaluate the reporting of harmful and protective characteristics in news according to the World Health Organization guidelines for reporting suicide in media...

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, rapidly spread across the globe and resulted in significant public concern. In response, numerous countries have implemented guidelines aimed at promoting social distancing, limiting movement and gatherings, instituting lockdowns and curfews, and closing institutions. As a result, the media, including news releases, has become a primary source of information for many individuals (Laor & Lissitsa, 2022). The present study seeks to investigate differences between major television programs featured on public and commercial channels in Israel, utilizing the lens of framing theory...

The postpartum period is the most important part of the woman's health care, as serious and life-threatening complications can occur during this period. The purpose of this study was to gather information on women's perception regarding postnatal care. The study enrolled 100 postpartum women who attended all the postnatal services at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic in Pristina, Kosovo. Data were collected by a modified questionnaire, which included sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, and women's perception of postnatal care...

BACKGROUND: While several drugs are in the pipeline for treatment of various grades of COVID-19 disease, none of them have shown promise until now. Medicinal plants are crucial in developing and developed countries for their primary and basic health needs owing to better tolerability, superior compatibility with human body and having lesser side effects. OBJECTIVE: To test adjuvant effect of AEV01, a patented herbal extract of kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa), in mild COVID19 in elderly patients at risk of complications and aging immunity...

India's already-stressed waste disposal system has been strained by the COVID-19 outbreak. The challenge of managing biomedical Waste (BMW) in India has become more complicated in recent years, mainly due to the sudden emergence of COVID-19. As a methodology, a literature review was carried out with the help of Google Scholar, Research Gate, PubMed, and academic journal databases. Additionally, publications from numerous non-academic sources (such as news websites etc.) and current guidelines, such as those from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, were also accessed...

This study investigates how far repeated releases of recommendations for responsible reporting on suicide (RRS) are associated with changes in the quality of suicide reporting. A content analysis was conducted on suicide news articles ( N = 606) by the Korean newspapers Hankyoreh Sinmun and Chosun Ilbo in four six-month periods from 2004 to 2019, which covered the periods before and after the releases of three versions of suicide reporting guidelines. Elements for RRS served as a proxy for the reporting quality, which includes both avoiding negative elements and providing positive ones...

Orthopaedic surgeries pose various risks to the health of orthopaedic surgeons: radiation, noise, infection, chemical exposure, and musculoskeletal injury. These are associated with short and long-term health problems including malignancy and teratogenicity. Orthopaedic surgeons' health is critical to ensure optimal patient care. Most of these hazards can be obviated or minimized by adopting rigorous prevention protocols and raising awareness. Further related research is warranted and guidelines regarding prevention need to be framed by regulatory bodies...

Fluoroscopy is an indispensable tool that forms a significant part of the standard practice in many trauma and orthopaedic (T&O) procedures, as it facilitates dynamic assessment and aids intraoperative visualization and decision-making. It exposes patients and theatre staff to the potential hazards of ionizing radiation. Thus, the awareness of these hazards and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) will help mitigate increased exposure. This audit aimed to assess awareness regarding the safe use of fluoroscopy in T&O theatres, evaluate the level of PPE use and the knowledge of relevant guidelines, such as the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) recommendations and local trust policy...

The study aimed to study the aspects of the impact of lead in newborns in the perinatal period.Clusters of 354 pregnant women and newborns were studied. Determination of the lead index in the venous blood of pregnant women was carried out and their results were analyzed at birth. Lead was determined in the mother's blood using the atomic-absorption spectrophotometry method. Blood was taken for analysis in the third trimester of pregnancy. Ordinal multinomial logistic regression (ordinal multinomial logistic regression) was used to reveal the causal relationship between the logarithm of lead content in the mother's blood (Log10(Pb)) and Apgar scores of the newborn during pregnancy and to assess its credibility...

Incentives for blood donors are a much-debated strategy intended to ensure a sufficient supply of blood. Yet, there is a fundamental lack of knowledge about which incentives are offered by different blood collectors. We provide a comprehensive description of incentive policies for whole blood donors across 63 countries and 50 states of the United States. We collected data on incentive policies by conducting 2 surveys among representatives of blood collection establishments. Additionally, we integrated incentive data from an existing study and the World Health Organization (WHO)...