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An exploration of the link between narcissism, masochism, and crime in a post-incarcerated sample
This study examined the relationship between narcissism, masochism, and violent criminal justice involvement. Current interventions used with offender populations target traits such as antisocial personality but typically ignore narcissism and masochism. Understanding the connection between violent crime, narcissism, and masochism can help us develop a more indepth understanding of which personality features contribute to an increased proclivity towards criminal action. The participants (N = 494) were post-incarcerated individuals. To assess individuals' degree of narcissistic and masochistic thinking, the Narcissistic Per...
Source: Journal of the National Medical Association - August 4, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Hannah I Piros Amy Bauman C Brendan Clark Source Type: research

Sialadenitis of the anterior mandibular vestibule: A subset of burning mouth syndrome
Discussion regarding the etiology, diagnosis, and therapy of this condition is provided.PMID:37537032 | DOI:10.1016/j.jnma.2023.07.001 (Source: Journal of the National Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the National Medical Association - August 3, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Heba Hussein Adel Rizkalla Jezelle Sonnier Ronald S Brown Source Type: research

Structural racism and racial health disparities at the state level: A latent variable approach
Conclusions This research provides further evidence that structural racism is a fundamental cause of racial health disparities and that to repair these inequities, macro-level changes in societal structures, institutions, resource allocation, representation, and power will be necessary.PMID:37500328 | DOI:10.1016/j.jnma.2023.07.003 (Source: Journal of the National Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the National Medical Association - July 27, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Michael Siegel Madeline Rieders Hannah Rieders Jinan Moumneh Julia Asfour Jinseo Oh Seungjin Oh Source Type: research

Sickle cell disease: Contributing factors and radiological assessments
J Natl Med Assoc. 2023 Jul 24:S0027-9684(23)00064-0. doi: 10.1016/j.jnma.2023.05.004. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSickle Cell Disease (SCD) is genetically described as an autosomal blood disorder resulting from the presence of a mutated form of hemoglobin. Morbidity, frequency of crisis, degree of anemia, and organ systems involved vary considerably per patient. Dental health professionals and other specialists commonly request comprehensive medical consultations prior to performing complex periodontal, endodontic, and surgical procedures. In order to have successful dental outcomes and minimize posttreatment dental comp...
Source: Journal of the National Medical Association - July 26, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Gail Cherry-Peppers Cheryl Fryer Andrea D Jackson Xinbin Gu Debra Ford Alison Glascoe Dawn Smith Meirong Liu Jacquelyn Dunmore-Griffith Gillian Robinson-Warner Crystal McIntosh Jezelle Sonnier Lisa Slade Adel Rizkalla Shakeya Mundey Nyree Dawson Manouchka Source Type: research

Prevalence and outcomes of COVID-19 in children with respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms
Conclusion: This study shows a higher likelihood of COVID-19 in children with a history of contact and fever.PMID:37453926 | PMC:PMC10192598 | DOI:10.1016/j.jnma.2023.05.006 (Source: Journal of the National Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the National Medical Association - July 15, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Amudalat Issa Aishat Funmi Lawal Joshua Sesan Oyebanji Ahmad Oladimeji Ahmed Mohammed Baba Abdullkadri Olayinka Rasheed Ibrahim Folorunsho Rafiat Mosunmola Source Type: research