Written by Luliia Vyacheslavna Nebotova
Published in Vol 3 Issue 1, 2023
The present study aimed to review current approaches and advances in the treatment of hemangiomas. Hemangiomas account for approximately 45.7% of all benign tumors in children, with up to one-quarter of newborns affected. The challenges in diagnosing and managing hemangiomas are compounded by the lack of a standardized classification system, which hinders effective communication among pediatricians, dermatologists, pediatric surgeons, and oncologists. One of the key issues in treatment remains t
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Written by Yves Guigoz
Published in Vol 3 Issue 1, 2023
This study aimed to assess the nutritional health of elderly individuals residing in nursing homes, using different malnutrition screening tools, comparing their effectiveness, and assessing the prevalence of malnutrition in this group. The study included 88 participants (60 males, 28 females) with a mean age of 76.91 ± 8.18 years, all from a private nursing home. Information such as hand grip strength, anthropometric measurements, and serum albumin levels were extracted from medical records. Fi
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Written by Olena Solyeyko
Published in Vol 3 Issue 1, 2023
Undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia (UCTD) is a hereditary disorder that typically manifests its clinical features in early childhood, particularly within the first five years of life. One common complication of UCTD is vegetative-vascular dystonia, which is linked to structural abnormalities in collagen. These changes can trigger a range of symptoms, including heightened psycho-emotional distress, especially in children who exhibit anxiety as a primary feature. This study explored the
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Written by Olesya Arkadyevna Ponomareva
Published in Vol 3 Issue 1, 2023
Early toxicosis commonly emerges during the initial trimester of pregnancy, usually manifesting between the second and approximately the 12-15 week of gestation. This condition often presents with symptoms such as excessive salivation, fatigue, nausea, and frequent vomiting in pregnant women, all of which reflect disruptions in both the central and autonomic nervous systems. Recognized as a multifactorial disorder, early toxicosis represents a complex constellation of gestational complications.
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Written by Ali Mohsin Zghair
Published in Vol 3 Issue 1, 2023
Amoebiasis remains a notable invasive infection affecting both the intestinal and extraintestinal systems. The present investigation aims to explore the epidemiological characteristics of intestinal amoebiasis among a cohort of 296 stool samples collected from Iraqi patients. In this investigation, PCR analysis was performed on samples from 296 individuals who were identified as microscopically positive. Molecular diagnostics revealed the presence of Entamoeba (E.) histolytica in 144 cases (48.6
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Written by Sasha Muhammed Elamin
Published in Vol 3 Issue 1, 2023
While insulin remains the cornerstone therapy for managing blood glucose in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), consistent adherence to this treatment has proven challenging over time. As a result, educational strategies have gained attention as a means to promote better compliance with insulin regimens, ultimately supporting more stable glycemic levels in pediatric T1DM patients. This review examined the scope of existing educational interventions and their outcomes i
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Written by Lucia Francesca Marino
Published in Vol 3 Issue 1, 2023
This study aimed to investigate the association between adherence to the Dietary Approaches to sleep quality and Stop Hypertension diet (DASH), sleep duration, as well as markers of oxidative stress and inflammation in Iranian adults. This cross-sectional study, conducted in 2021, included 535 participants. Dietary intake was evaluated using a validated 168-item food frequency questionnaire, and participants’ adherence to the DASH diet was estimated via a DASH score. Sleep quality and duration w
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Written by Johan Erik Nilsson
Published in Vol 3 Issue 1, 2023
In South Africa, nearly one-quarter of cisgender women aged 15–49 are living with HIV, and among them, a significant proportion are pregnant. Maintaining adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) during pregnancy and postpartum is crucial for preventing HIV transmission from mother to child. However, women often face multiple challenges that hinder consistent medication use, including pregnancy-related physical changes, mental health struggles, limited social support, and systemic barriers. Digi
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Written by Sophie Anne Dubois
Published in Vol 3 Issue 1, 2023
The body of research documenting the mental health consequences of climate change has expanded substantially in recent years, alongside increasing expectations for health professionals to play an active role in safeguarding population health. Despite this, psychologists’ awareness of climate-related health effects and their perceived responsibilities in climate change mitigation remain poorly understood. This study surveyed a sample of Australian psychologists (N = 59) to evaluate their readines
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Written by Emma Charlotte Green
Published in Vol 3 Issue 1, 2023
Accounting for the majority of primary kidney tumors, renal cell carcinoma (RCC) constitutes roughly 80–90% of cases. Despite evidence that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) impact RCC development, their exact mechanisms of action remain largely undefined. RNA sequencing data from 541 renal cell carcinoma (RCC) cases and 71 matched normal adjacent tissues were obtained from the TCGA database. The prognostic significance of the long non-coding RNA DCST1-AS1 in RCC was evaluated through Kaplan-Meier
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Written by Hugo Manuel Pereira
Published in Vol 3 Issue 1, 2023
Research addressing the uptake of preventive healthcare among people with disabilities in Japan is extremely limited. This study sought to (1) assess the link between disability and participation in general health examinations (GHE) as well as screenings for lung, gastric, colorectal, breast, and cervical cancers, and (2) investigate reasons why individuals with disabilities might skip GHE. Using data from the 2016 Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions, responses from 15,294 adults aged 20–7
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Written by Petra Ivana Horvat
Published in Vol 3 Issue 1, 2023
Intersectoral collaboration serves as a tool to enhance efficiency by compensating for potential deficiencies in expertise, skills, and competencies within a department through resources from other sectors. In Kenya, there is limited research on intersectoral collaboration within the healthcare system. This study investigates the potential of intersectoral collaboration in maternal healthcare and strategies for leveraging such collaboration to advance universal health coverage (UHC) in Kenya. Fr
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Written by Christopher Alan Moore
Published in Vol 3 Issue 1, 2023
The Western Pacific region, including Guam, reports some of the highest rates of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), both of which are linked to metabolic syndrome (MetS), a cluster of preventable risk factors. Offspring of parents with MetS are at elevated risk of developing MetS themselves. However, the prevalence of MetS in Guam and its impact on children are not well documented. This study utilized data from the Pacific Islands Cohort on Cardiometabolic Health (PICCAH) to assess
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Written by Beatriz Elena Navarro
Published in Vol 3 Issue 1, 2023
Patients with substance use disorders (SUD) often experience frequent hospitalizations, early discharges, and elevated rates of readmission shortly after discharge. The COVID-19 pandemic further interrupted addiction treatment services, increasing the risks faced by hospitalized individuals. Understanding inpatient factors associated with lower 30-day readmission rates could inform strategies to enhance post-discharge outcomes in this vulnerable population. We retrospectively examined adults wit
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