Croatian medical journal
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Croatian medical journal · Aug 2023
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Lebanese university students related to sexually transmitted diseases: a cross-sectional study.
To appraise Lebanese university students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). ⋯ Attitude did not significantly mediate the association between knowledge and practice. Therefore, educational programs and awareness campaigns should be implemented in secondary schools and among vulnerable non-medical students. Such efforts can help students identify the symptoms of STDs, seek medical attention, and make informed decisions to protect themselves.
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Croatian medical journal · Aug 2023
Analysis of health care professionals' incident reports on medical devices in Croatia.
To assess the quantity and quality of incident reports on medical devices by health care professionals from 2012 to 2021 and evaluate the effect of reporting on manufacturers' post-market surveillance. ⋯ The number of total reports and reports per year shows extensive underreporting in Croatia, and the quality of the provided reports is insufficient.
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Croatian medical journal · Aug 2023
Lycopene improves autophagy and attenuates carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatic fibrosis in rats.
To evaluate the effect of lycopene on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced hepatic fibrosis and elucidate the underlying mechanism. ⋯ Lycopene attenuates CCl4-induced hepatic fibrosis because of its effect on autophagy by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.