Fengbo Guo^1,2,3,#, Leru Zhong^1,#, Xingru Huang¹, Zewei Chen¹, Xiaoyuan Sun^1,3,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.2, pp. 111-124, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.058874 - 03 March 2025

Abstract Background: Childhood environmental unpredictability (CEU) is crucial to personal development, profoundly influence physical and psychological growth particularly, and psychopathy is recognized as a dark personality trait. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of insecure attachment and life history strategy (LHS) on the relationship between CEU and psychopathy by establishing a sequential mediation model based on evolutionary life history theory and cognitive-affective personality system. Methods: A group of 532 undergraduates completed the measurements for CEU, insecure attachment, LHS, and psychopathy, and Bootstrap mediation test through SPSS 25.0 and PROCESS macro tool was… More >

Min Li^*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.1, pp. 89-95, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.057223 - 31 January 2025

Abstract Objectives: To explore the approaches for reducing non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) behaviors in Chinese adolescents, the present study investigated the association between parent-child conflict and NSSI in adolescents, while also examining the mediating role of depression and the moderating role of rumination thinking. Methods: A cluster sampling method was employed to select 1227 Chinese adolescents aged 12 to 18 as participants, who completed measures including the Parent-Child conflict, Depression, Rumination Thinking, and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury questionnaires. The present study used SPSS 26.0 to conduct the Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and reliability tests, and PROCESS 3.3 to test… More >

NASSER MULLA^1,*, YOUSEF KATIB², ASIM M. ALMUGHAMSI³, DUAA S. ALKHAYAT¹, MOHAMED MOSAAD^1,4, SAMIR T. ALFOTIH⁵, RAWAN ALAOFI⁶

Oncology Research, Vol.33, No.1, pp. 149-160, 2025, DOI:10.32604/or.2024.050903 - 20 December 2024

Abstract Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common cause of cancer-related death in Saudi Arabia. Our study aimed to investigate the patterns of HCC and the effect of TNM staging, Alfa-fetoprotein (AFP), and Child-Turcotte Pugh (CTP) on patients’ overall survival (OS). Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 43 HCC patients at a single oncology center in Saudi Arabia from 2015 to 2020. All patients had to fulfill one of the following criteria: (a) a liver lesion reported as definitive HCC on dynamic imaging and/or (b) a biopsy-confirmed diagnosis. Results: The mean patient age of all… More >

Leslie M. Peard¹, Belinda Li¹, Stacy Dorris², Shilin Zhao³, Cyrus Adams¹, Douglass B. Clayton¹, John C. Thomas¹, John C. Pope IV¹, Mark C. Adams¹, John W. Brock III¹, Abby S. Taylor¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.31, No.2, pp. 11840-11846, 2024

Abstract Introduction: There are multiple historic reports linking lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in children with food allergies (FA), but contemporary studies are sparse. The objective of this study was to evaluate a potential link between FA and LUTS in the pediatric population. We hypothesized that children with FAs are more likely to have LUTS.
Materials and methods: After local IRB approval, pediatric patients (6-17 years [y]) with FAs proven by positive skin prick and/or serum IgE testing were invited to participate. A control group of pediatric patients without FAs was also recruited. All families/legal guardians signed informed… More >

Sameh M. Said^1,2,*, Kristin C. Greathouse³, Christina McCarthy³, Megan Khan³, Molly Hagen⁴, Nicholas Brown⁵, Sacha Kumar⁵, Mahmoud I. Salem⁶, James Flaherty⁷, Yasin Essa¹

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.6, pp. 563-575, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2025.061819 - 27 January 2025

Abstract Objective: Vertical right thoracotomy (VRAT) has become an alternative to sternotomy for the repair of non-complex congenital heart defects in our infants and children. Summary Background Data: Limited data exists on the comparison of the two approaches. Methods: The present study consisted of two groups; Group I: (sternotomy; 33 patients) and Group II: (VRAT; 35 patients). We compared the two groups on operative data, hours of invasive lines, narcotics used, length of stay, and total variable cost of stay. Results: The most frequent procedures were atrial and ventricular septal defect closure (25 patients, 75.8% in Group I)… More >

Hanfang Deng^1,2, Zhimin Yang¹, Wenlan Zhang³, Zhuomin Xu¹, Lin Chen¹, Yueyue Zhang¹, Li Yuan^1,*, Wenyi Luo^4,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.6, pp. 603-615, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2025.057681 - 27 January 2025

Abstract Objective: To investigate the status and influencing factors of central venous catheter-associated thrombosis in children after congenital heart surgery and to provide evidence for preventive measures. Methods: From January 2024 to March 2024, hospitalized children with central venous catheters (CVC) in the Shanghai Grade III Children’s Hospital intensive care unit were selected. Catheter-related thrombosis (CRT) was evaluated using bedside ultrasound technology combined with visible thrombus after CVC extraction, dividing the patients into the thrombus and non-thrombus groups. Univariate and LASSO regression analyses were used to analyze the factors influencing CRT in children after congenital heart More >

Han Xie¹, Yizhe Jiang¹, Kunjie Cui^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.12, pp. 1033-1043, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.056533 - 31 December 2024

Abstract Objectives: This study investigates the association between victimization experience and the tendency to defend on behalf of victims during school bullying incidents in public settings, with a focus on the mediating effect of empathy and the moderating role of school level among Chinese children and adolescents. Methods: Data were collected by a cross-sectional survey. A total of 1491 students in Grades 4–11 participated (Boys = 52.8%; Mean_age = 13.00 years, Standard Deviation_age = 2.31). Structural equation modeling is employed to test the hypotheses. Results: The results indicate that empathy measures partially mediate the relationship between victimization experience… More >

Meena N. Alnuaimi¹, Nourah S. Alqahtani¹, Mohammed Gollapalli², Atta Rahman^1,*, Alaa Alahmadi¹, Aghiad Bakry¹, Mustafa Youldash³, Dania Alkhulaifi¹, Rashad Ahmed⁴, Hesham Al-Musallam¹

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.141, No.3, pp. 2609-2623, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.055303 - 31 October 2024

Abstract Human beings are often affected by a wide range of skin diseases, which can be attributed to genetic factors and environmental influences, such as exposure to sunshine with ultraviolet (UV) rays. If left untreated, these diseases can have severe consequences and spread, especially among children. Early detection is crucial to prevent their spread and improve a patient’s chances of recovery. Dermatology, the branch of medicine dealing with skin diseases, faces challenges in accurately diagnosing these conditions due to the difficulty in identifying and distinguishing between different diseases based on their appearance, type of skin, and… More >

Sameh M. Said^1,2,*, Yasin Essa¹

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.4, pp. 407-417, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.055636 - 31 October 2024

Abstract Minimally invasive approaches for cardiac surgery in children have been lagging in comparison to the adult world. A wide range of the most common congenital heart defects in infants and children can be repaired successfully through a variety of non-sternotomy incisions. This has been shown to be associated with superior cosmetic results, shorter hospital stays, and rapid return to full activity compared to sternotomy. These approaches have been around for decades, but they have not been widely adopted for a variety of reasons. Right axillary thoracotomy is one of these approaches that we believe should More >

Houyan Li^1,2, Guandong Song^1,*, Bin Xiao^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.9, pp. 767-776, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.054545 - 20 September 2024

Abstract Background: In today’s society, parental stress has become a prevalent and significant issue, impacting not only parents’ mental health but also potentially profoundly affecting children’s growth and education. This topic has garnered continuous attention from scholars. The present study aims to delve into the relationship between parental stress and children’s behavior, particularly focusing on children’s conformity and discipline development during crucial stages. This study aims to explore the relationship between parental stress, child conformity, and resilience, and further examines the mediating role of resilience in the relationship between parental stress and child conformity. Methods: We… More >