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Tuberculosis and Other Airborne Microbes in Occupational Health and Safety
(MDPI, 2020)
Airborne pathogens and non-malignant infectious diseases such as tuberculosis are highly contagious and can have severe effects on healthcare workers. The symptoms of these diseases take time to manifest, which can prevent ...
Google Trends on Obesity, Smoking and Alcoholism: Global and Country-Specific Interest
(MDPI, 2021)
Unhealthy habits or lifestyles, such as obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption, are involved in the development of non-communicable diseases. The aim of this study was to analyze different communities’ interest in seeking ...
Association between Birth Plan Use and Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Southern Spain: A Case-Control Study
(MDPI, 2021)
Background: Birth plans are used for pregnant women to express their wishes and expectations about childbirth. The aim of this study was to compare obstetric and neonatal outcomes between women with and without birth plans. ...
Paravertebral Muscle Mechanical Properties and Spinal Range of Motion in Patients with Acute Neck or Low Back Pain: A Case-Control Study
(MDPI, 2021)
Our aims were to identify potential differences in muscle mechanical properties (MMPs) of cervical and lumbar tissues and in spinal range of motion (ROM) between patients with acute low back pain (LBP) or acute neck pain ...
Bibliometric Study of Technology and Occupational Health in Healthcare Sector: A Worldwide Trend to the Future
(MDPI, 2020)
Since the eighties, technological tools have modified how people interact in their environment. At the same time, occupational safety and health measures have been widely applied. The European Agency for Safety and Health ...
A Multicenter Study into Burnout, Perceived Stress, Job Satisfaction, Coping Strategies, and General Health among Emergency Department Nursing Staff
(MDPI, 2020)
Burnout is a major problem among nurses working in emergency departments and is closely related to a high turnover of personnel, nursing errors, and patient dissatisfaction. The aims of this study were to estimate burnout, ...
An Approach to Early Detection of Metabolic Syndrome through Non-Invasive Methods in Obese Children
(MDPI, 2020)
Background: Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) has a high prevalence in children, and its presence increases in those with a high BMI. This fact confirms the need for early detection to avoid the development of other comorbidities. ...
Accuracy of the Resting Energy Expenditure Estimation Equations for Healthy Women
(MDPI, 2021)
Background: There exist several prediction equations for the estimation of resting energy expenditure (REE). However, none of these equations have been validated in the Chilean female population yet. The aims of this study ...
A Sustainable Approach to the Metabolic Syndrome in Children and Its Economic Burden
(MDPI, 2020)
The prevalence of obesity continues to grow, resulting in metabolic syndrome and increasing economic burden for health systems. The objectives were to measure the ability of the NIM-MetS test, previously used in the adults, ...
Absolute and Relative Reliability of the Assessment of the Muscle Mechanical Properties of Pelvic Floor Muscles in Women with and without Urinary Incontinence
(MDPI, 2021)
An analysis of the muscle mechanical properties (MMPs) of the pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) is relevant for understanding the physiopathology of urinary incontinence (UI). However, there is no objective and reliable methodology ...