Self-Determination and Integration among Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Hearing University Students

This study explores how self-determination relates to integration among deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) and hearing university students in mainland China. The American Institutes for Research (AIR) Self-Determination Scale and the Institutional Integration Scale were administered to 300 DHH students and 250 hearing students. Results showed that those with higher levels of self-determination tended to be more integrated, while those with lower levels scored lower on the Institutional Integration Scale. The limitations, contributions, and implications of the present research are discussed.     

Residual HBV DNA and pgRNA viraemia is associated with hepatocellular carcinoma in chronic hepatitis B patients on antiviral therapy

Journal of Gastroenterology - We aimed to assess whether residual hepatitis B virus (HBV) viraemia is associated with HCC development. This is a case–control study of 104 patients [52 HCC and...     

Author’s reply to Mandarino et al.: The prophylactic use of endoscopic vacuum therapy for anastomotic dehiscence after rectal anterior resection—isit feasible for redo surgery?

Techniques in Coloproctology -