Objective The aim of this study is to examine the effect of the embryo transfer (ET) day on clinical pregnancy success rates in in vitro fertilization-ET (IVF-ET) cycles. MaterialsAndMethods In this retrospective study, we divided patients with infertility who underwent IVF-ET with fresh embryos into two groups depending on whether the ET was performed on weekdays or weekends. The main outcome ...

objective: the aim of this study is to examine the effect of the embryo transfer (et) day on clinical pregnancy success rates in in vitro fertilization-et (ivf-et) cycles. materials and methods: in this retrospective study, we divided patients with infertility who underwent ivf-et with fresh embryos into two groups depending on whether the et was performed on weekdays or weekends. the main outc...

Background Data regarding the influence of weekends and Chinese national holiday's admission on the outcomes of patients with ST-elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI) is lacking. This study sought to investigate the effect of Chinese national holidays and weekend admission on outcomes in patients with STEMI undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI). Methods Patients presen...

PURPOSE Patient care may be inconsistent during off hours. We sought to determine whether adults admitted to or discharged from intensive care units (ICUs) on evenings and weekends have increased mortality rates. MATERIALS AND METHODS All adults admitted to ICUs in the Calgary Health Region, Alberta, Canada, during 2000 to 2006 were included. The in-hospital mortality risk was assessed with a...

CONTEXT HIV risk behavior among urban gay/bisexual men has recently increased. High-risk sexual activity and drug use may be particularly high during circuit party (CP) weekends, during which gay/bisexual men congregate for social activities and dancing. OBJECTIVES To compare prevalence of risk behaviors during CP weekends with those during non-CP weekends. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. P...

BACKGROUND/AIMS The week's cycle influences sleep, exercise, and eating habits. An accurate description of weekly weight rhythms has not been reported yet - especially across people who lose weight versus those who maintain or gain weight. METHODS The daily weight in 80 adults (BMI 20.0-33.5 kg/m(2); age, 25-62 years) was recorded and analysed to determine if a group-level weekly weight fluct...

BACKGROUND Although culinary practices have strongly evolved over time, few data are available on contemporary dish choices during meal preparation. We therefore sought to determine individual motives when choosing dishes to be prepared during weekdays and on weekends. METHODS The importance of 27 criteria related to dish choices was assessed in 53,025 participants in the NutriNet-Santé study...