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Background: Caregivers are individuals responsible for assisting older, sick, or disabled persons. The majority of care services are provided by family members acting as primary caregivers. Providing care for older peopl...

Abstract Background L-theanine (N-ethyl-γ-glutamine), an amino acid found in tea leaves and known for contributing to their umami taste, is widely marketed as a supplement for promoting relaxation. Recently, potential e...

Dear Editor, We read with great interest the article titled “The Importance of Surgical Timing in Acute Cholecystitis and Postoperative Intravenous Tramadol Consumption” by Aydın et al. published on pages 1-6 of is...

Abstract Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO-NPs) are known to trigger systemic toxicity through the disruption of copper homeostasis and the generation of profound oxidative stress. Given their widespread industrial applic...

Refractory intracranial hypertension remains one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity in various acute neurological conditions, including severe traumatic brain injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral he...

Peacocks have become a significant threat to agricultural fields, causing crop damage and affecting irrigation infrastructure. Traditional deterrence tools, such as scarecrows and nets, are often inefficient, labor- inte...

Background: Adolescents with asthma represent a high-risk group for poor disease control, largely due to suboptimal adherence to inhaled therapy. Despite advances in guideline-directed management, medication non-adherenc...

Background: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) are rare but severe dermatological disorders. Their limited prevalence contributes to low awareness among physical therapists, which may lea...

Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) often results in reduced core region function and shoulder pain among wheelchair users. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of modified dynamic neuromuscular stabilizati...

Genetics, the study of heredity and genetic variation, is vital to biology education. Genome sequencing (GS), which decodes an organism’s entire DNA, represents a major advance in the field yet remains difficult for st...

Background: Competency-based medical education highlights the importance of assessing practical procedural skills alongside theoretical knowledge. Direct observation of procedural skills (DOPS) is a validated workplace-b...

Background: Musculoskeletal injuries are highly prevalent among military students, and exercise therapy is widely used for both the prevention and rehabilitation of such injuries. This study aimed to examine the effects ...

Background: Approximately 40% of individuals who experience an ankle sprain subsequently develop Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI). Recent evidence highlights alterations in Central Nervous System (CNS) function and defici...

Abstract Menopause knowledge amongst youth is crucial for improving health literacy, reducing stigma, and enhancing support for menopausal women. It is, hence, important in recognizing their role in shaping future societ...

Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a significant public health challenge in Malawi, affecting millions of people every year. Despite the availability of effective treatments, STIs can have a signi...

Peripheral nerve injuries pose long-term functional and psychological challenges, necessitating a multidisciplinary approach that integrates surgical, medical, and rehabilitative care. Rehabilitation psychologists play a...

Background: The Namibian Health Extension Workers Programme (HEWP) plays a crucial role in ensuring equitable access to healthcare, particularly in rural areas. Little research exists on the factors affecting the implem...

Background: Husbands’ involvement in supporting standardised antenatal care (ANC) is essential for improving maternal and neonatal outcomes in geographically remote and socio-culturally complex settings. In Maluku, In...

This study was conducted to determine the frequency of renal stones in patients diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. A total of 226 participants aged 18–60 years of both genders with CKD were enrolled using consecuti...

To investigate the effects of magnetic stimulation mediated by magnetic/graphene (MNP/G) composite nanomaterials on human scleral fibroblast (HFSF) proliferation and collagen synthesis, exploring its potential for myopia...

Looking at the global rules for maintaining world peace, everyone believed that the years after 1989 would be characterized by peace and diversification of trade relations between sovereign countries, since the Cold War,...

Background: Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder frequently associated with proprioceptive impairments and reduced cervical mobility. This study aimed to evaluate the immediate effects of Mulligan’s mobilizat...

Background: Marital infidelity is one of the most challenging issues in married life, often leading to adverse psychological outcomes such as depression and diminished self-esteem. This study aimed to examine the impact ...

Daša Drndić’s novels are emphatically intertextual, intermedial and interdiscursive, marked by documentary elements and preoccupied with the content of individual and collective trauma (the Holocaust, totalitarian sy...