The surgical removal of an impacted mandibular third molar is considered as one of the most frequent minor procedures performed in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The purpose of this study is to clinically compare the post-operative sequelae such as pain, swelling and trismus following two different flap techniques in the surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars. This study was cond...

BACKGROUND Almost one third of women suffer continuous lower back pain during labour. Evidence from three systematic reviews demonstrates that sterile water injections (SWI) provide statistically and clinically significant pain relief in women experiencing continuous lower back pain during labour. The most effective technique to administer SWI is yet to be determined. Therefore, the aim of this...

We report on a study investigating the relationships among query reformulations and different search intentions during an information seeking session. Twenty-four participants were each asked to search for information useful for two (of four) different journalism tasks; after completing each search, the search was replayed, and participants were asked to specify what they intended to accomplish...

As a new e-commerce paradigm, social commerce has resulted from consumers relying on the online recommendations of friends and acquaintances. To clarify Chinese consumers’ social commerce intentions, we conducted an empirical study based on a uses and gratifications approach. The results indicate that perceived gratification from entertainment was found to be the strongest predictor of Chinese ...

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of life, awareness of UI, and influential factors of care-seeking intention of women with urinary incontinence in China. Methods: From April 2013 to November 2013, subjects were selected from four cities in Anhui province, China. They participated in this survey by completing a detailed verbal questionnaire regarding their demographic...

Mental health problems are common among college students. The existence of psychological and social changes that make it difficult for students to adjust during the lecture period can cause individuals become vulnerable developing mental problems. Help-seeking early as a protective factor is important improve students’ well-being, however most do not seek professional help when they need to. Se...