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Supervisors’ intention to observe clinical task performance: an exploratory s...
Abstract Background Direct observation of clinical task performance plays a pivotal role in competency-based medical education. Although formal guidelines require supervisors to... -
The burden of clostridium difficile infection: estimates of the incidence of ...
Abstract Background Many administrative data sources are available to study the epidemiology of infectious diseases, including Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), but few... -
Fat mass and fat distribution are associated with low back pain intensity and...
Abstract Background Determining the association between body composition and low back pain (LBP) will improve our understanding of the mechanisms by which obesity affects LBP,... -
Walking with a powered ankle-foot orthosis: the effects of actuation timing a...
Abstract Background In the last decades, several powered ankle-foot orthoses have been developed to assist the ankle joint of their users during walking. Recent studies have... -
A low-cost aeroponic phenotyping system for storage root development: unravel...
Abstract Background Root and tuber crops are becoming more important for their high source of carbohydrates, next to cereals. Despite their commercial impact, there are... -
Image reconstruction for structured-illumination microscopy with low signal l...
We report a new image processing technique for the structured illumination microscopy designed to work with low signals, with the goal of reducing photobleaching and... -
Measurement properties of a patient-reported outcome measure assessing psoria...
Background: Collecting reliable and valid symptom information from patients is critical for assessing psoriasis severity in clinical research. Objective: To evaluate measurement... -
Assessment of a block curriculum design on medical postgraduates’ perception ...
Abstract Background Biostatistics is a key but challenging subject in medical curricula that is usually delivered via a didactic approach in China. However, whether it is the... -
A systematic review of the use of the Consolidated Framework for Implementati...
Abstract Background In 2009, Damschroder et al. developed the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), which provides a comprehensive listing of constructs... -
Impact of faculty development programme on self-efficacy, competency and atti...
Abstract Background Soon after Bhutan’s first medical university was established in 2012, Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) were adopted for efficient delivery of... -
Evaluation of EMG pattern recognition for upper limb prosthesis control: a ca...
Abstract Background Although electromyogram (EMG) pattern recognition (PR) for multifunctional upper limb prosthesis control has been reported for decades, the clinical benefits... -
Process of implementing and delivering the Prevention of Delirium system of c...
Abstract Background Delirium is a frequent complication of hospital admission among older people. Multicomponent interventions which can reduce incident delirium by ≈one-third... -
High-intensity versus low-intensity noninvasive positive pressure ventilation...
Abstract Background Despite the positive outcomes of the use of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive... -
Estimating the nationwide transmission risk of measles in US schools and impa...
Abstract Background The spread of airborne infectious diseases such as measles is a critical public health concern. The U.S. was certified measles-free in 2000, but the number... -
The value of one versus three sputum smear examinations for diagnosis of pulm...
Abstract Objective The aim of the study is to compare the value of a single with three sputum smear examinations in the detection of smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis.... -
A practical method to remove Perfluorooctanoic acid from aqueous media using ...
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is an organic compound that is persistent and very toxic to living organisms and the environment. In this study, two kinds of Mg-Al-layered double... -
Ultracompact metasurface in-line polarimeter
In-line polarimeters perform nondestructive polarization measurements of optical signals, and play a critical role in monitoring and controlling the polarization environment in,... -
Temporal trends of dialysis requiring acute kidney injury after orthotopic ca...
Abstract Background The epidemiology and outcomes of acute kidney injury (AKI) in prevalent non-renal solid organ transplant recipients is unknown. Methods We assessed the... -
Real-time crustal monitoring system of Japanese Islands based on spatio-tempo...
Abstract To continuously monitor crustal behavior associated with earthquakes, magmatic activities and other environmental effects (e.g., tides and rain precipitation), we have... -
IgG4-related aortitis/periaortitis and periarteritis: a distinct spectrum of ...
Abstract Background Large vessels could be involved in immunoglobulin (Ig)-G4-related disease (IgG4-RD). This study aimed to clarify the clinical features and evaluate the...
