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    Health Science Reports: Volume 8, Issue 7

    July 2025
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ISSUE INFORMATION

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Issue Information

  • First Published: 26 June 2025

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

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Remdesivir Versus Sotrovimab in Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Saeed Khorramnia,  Zia Navidi,  Ali Sarkoohi,  Mojgan Mohajeri Iravani,  Amirhossein Orandi,  Amirali Orandi,  Samrand Fattah Ghazi,  Ehsan Fallah,  Ebadallah Shiri Malekabad,  Seyed Hamid Pakzad Moghadam, 
  • First Published: 23 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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The Association of Serum Level of TGF-β1 and Clinical Manifestations in Sickle Cell Anemia: A Case-Control Study

Fatemeh Bakhshipour,  Bita Bandar,  Fatemeh Bineshfar,  Najmeh Nameh Goshay Fard,  Azar Babaahmadi,  Najmaldin Saki,  Kaveh Jaseb, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025
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COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Uptake Among Nurses and Children Living in Their Households: A Cross-Sectional Study

Filip Viskupič,  David L. Wiltse,  Thomas E. Stenvig, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025

METHODS AND PROTOCOLS

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Investigating the Impact of Scenario-Based Moral Concepts Training on the Professional Moral Courage of Nursing Students: A Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Ali Akbari,  Arvin Mirshahi,  Fatemeh Mehravar,  Ali Karimi Rozveh,  Alireza Nikbakht Nasrabadi, 
  • First Published: 13 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Electroacupuncture Improves Sepsis-Induced Acute Gastrointestinal Injury: A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Cohort Study

Yi Yu,  Bojun Zheng,  Jian Xu,  Jian Li, 
  • First Published: 21 July 2025
Open Access

Association Between Statin Use in the Intensive Care Unit and Delirium in Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation: A Cross-Sectional Study

Zhi Liu,  Zhichao Zou,  Zhe Li,  Qihai Wan,  Yi Yu, 
  • First Published: 21 July 2025
Open Access

Trends and Developments in Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus Research

Fan-Rong He,  Yan-Rui Lin,  Yu-Hua Wen,  Jin-He Deng, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025
Open Access

Primary Immunodeficiency Registry System: The Minimum Data Set Designing Phase—A Systematic Review and Quantitative Delphi Study

Saman Mohammadpour,  Hassan Emami,  Sima Shokri,  Rafat Bagherzadeh,  Soqrat Omari Shekaftik,  Zanko Hosseini, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025

NARRATIVE REVIEW

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Immune Aging, Immunosenescence, and Inflammaging: Implications for Vaccine Response in Older Adults

Shahab Falahi,  Amir Abdoli,  Azra Kenarkoohi, 
  • First Published: 23 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of General Practitioners and Nonrheumatologists on Rheumatoid Arthritis in Burkina Faso in 2024: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ismael Ayouba Tinni,  Wendyam Nadège Yameogo,  Yannick Laurent Tchenadoyo Bayala,  Bakoubassé Aissata Son,  Issa Ouedraogo,  Fulgence Kabore,  Wendlassida Joelle Stéphanie Zabsonre/Tiendrebeogo,  Dieu-Doné Ouedraogo, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2025
Open Access

Health Insurance Payer Status Is Associated With Frailty in a Surgical Patient Population: A Retrospective Case Series

David Fenton,  Johnathan R. Kent,  Rachel Nordgren,  Mazuba Siamatu,  Amani Allen,  Lauren J. Gleason,  A. Justine Landi,  Megan Huisingh-Scheetz,  Mark K. Ferguson,  Maria Lucia L. Madariaga, 
  • First Published: 22 July 2025
Open Access

Quality of Youth-Friendly Service and Associated Factors at the Public Health Facilities of Awi Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: A Mixed Study

Gashaw Alamineh,  Alemtsehay Mekonnen Munae,  Melash Belachew Asiresie,  Mekonen Melkie Bizuneh,  Zemenu Shiferaw Yadita, 
  • First Published: 24 July 2025
Open Access

Assessment of Health Managers Leadership Profiles Determined According to Change–Production–Employee Model: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ozden Ozilice,  Bulent Kilic, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025
Open Access

Association Between Blood Glucose and Body Mass Index With Dietary Diversity and Physical Activity: A Cross-Sectional Study on Marma Tribes of Bandarban in Bangladesh

Sadnan Hossain,  Akibul Islam Chowdhury,  Md. Nawal Sarwer,  Fouzia Akter,  Nasima Akter Mukta, 
  • First Published: 23 July 2025
Open Access

The Liver Knows: Preoperative MELD Score as a Predictor of Outcome in Patients Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation. A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study

Mohamed Elbayomi,  Presheet Pathare,  Raphael Groß,  Friedrich Mellert,  Oliver Dewald, 
  • First Published: 23 July 2025

METHODS AND PROTOCOLS

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Adherence to the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring Among Cisgender Women in Africa: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Roseline Dzekem Dine,  Giulia Muraca,  Behnam Sadeghirad,  Lawrence Mbuagbaw, 
  • First Published: 23 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Social Media Use Time and Mental Health of Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in Bangladesh

Sudipta Das,  Abdullah Al Zubayer,  Marzia Feruz Snigdha,  Md. Fahim Uddin,  Mubin Khan Afridi,  Kazi F. J. Kanak,  Mohammad Kibria,  Afroja Akter,  Israt Jahan,  Ashfia M. Rafa,  Hasan M. Kamran,  Safayet Jamil,  Mohammad S. Biswas, 
  • First Published: 23 July 2025
Open Access

Dengue Fever Knowledge and Awareness Among University Students in Taiz Governorate, Yemen: A Cross-Sectional Study

Waheed A. M. Ali,  Jamil M. A. S. Obaid,  Asmaa Alsolihy,  Najla M. K. Almekhlafy,  Wafa S. Alqadasy,  Laila N. Alabsi, 
  • First Published: 23 July 2025

NARRATIVE REVIEW

Open Access

Pediatric Liquid Medications and Dental Caries: A Narrative Review

Mohammed Taib Fatih,  Mohammed Khalid Mahmood,  Handren Ameer Kurda,  Herve Tassery,  Romain Lan,  Delphine Tardivo,  Mohammed Aso Abdulghafor, 
  • First Published: 23 July 2025

RESEARCH COMMUNICATION

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Epidemiology and Clinical Characteristics of Musculoskeletal Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis in Lagos, Nigeria

Victor Abiola Adepoju,  Safayet Jamil,  Ify Genevieve Ifeanyi-Ukaegbu,  Olusola Daniel Sokoya,  ABM Alauddin Chowdhury,  Mohammad Shahangir Biswas, 
  • First Published: 23 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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The Development and Progress of Health Information Technology in Iran

Azita Balaghafari,  Hasan Siamian, 
  • First Published: 23 July 2025

NARRATIVE REVIEW

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The Global Challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance: Mechanisms, Case Studies, and Mitigation Approaches

Abubakar Nazir,  Awais Nazir,  Varisha Zuhair,  Shafaq Aman,  Safi Ur Rehman Sadiq,  Abdul Haseeb Hasan,  Maryam Tariq,  Latif Ur Rehman,  Mubarak Jolayemi Mustapha,  Deusdedith Boniphace Bulimbe, 
  • First Published: 23 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Determinants of Cognitive Performance Among Ghanaian Hypertensive Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Solomon Gyabaah,  Samuel Nguah Blay,  Shadrack Osei Asibey,  Bruce Ovbiagele,  Fred Stephen Sarfo, 
  • First Published: 22 July 2025

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

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The Effects of Hyperkyphosis on Gait Parameters in Older Adults: A Systematic Review

Zeinab Gasavi Nezhad,  Steven A. Gard,  Mokhtar Arazpour, 
  • First Published: 22 July 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Bridging the Microplastics–Public Health Research Gap: A Call for Translational Action in Vulnerable Populations

Md. Mahadi Hassan,  Noushin Nohor, 
  • First Published: 21 July 2025

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Open Access

Identifying Influential Theories in Human–Computer Interaction Within Health Informatics: A Systematic Review

Niloofar Mohammadzadeh,  Fatemeh Lotfi,  Hamed Samadpour, 
  • First Published: 21 July 2025

NARRATIVE REVIEW

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Including Undocumented Immigrants in Health Research—A Narrative Review of Barriers, Effective Approaches, and Best Practices in the United States

Christopher W. Reynolds,  Karthik Reddy,  Samantha Peña,  Priya J. Desai,  Rachel I. Ekaireb,  Sabrina E. Sanchez,  Sarah L. Kimball,  Megan G. Janeway, 
  • First Published: 21 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Review of the Registration and Establishment of a Database for Pregnant Mothers With Cardiovascular Diseases

Mahdi Zahedi,  Moghadaseh Jahanshahi,  Ahmad Tafaghod-Hassanpour, 
  • First Published: 21 July 2025

NARRATIVE REVIEW

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A Review: Can Cytokines Induce Vascular Inflammation as a Sequela of Viral Infections?

Shahana Akhter Deena,  Samia Aziz Tonima,  Sakif Ahamed Khan,  Mohammad Shahangir Biswas,  Syed Masudur Rahman Dewan, 
  • First Published: 21 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Polymorphic Distribution of Human Homeostatic Iron Regulator Gene H63D rs1799945 and Clinico-Hematological Parameters of Sickle Cell Anemia Patients: A Case-Control Study in Northern Ghana

Samuel Kwasi Appiah,  Charles Nkansah,  Samira Daud,  Gabriel Abbam,  Felix Osei-Boakye,  Larry Adom,  Rekhiatu Oboirien Abdul Rauf,  Godfred Takyi Addae,  Lydia Sarpong,  Godfred Amoah Appiah,  Charles Agnaatah Derigubah,  Jennifer Obeng Mensah,  Onwuka Chima Kalu,  Victor U. Usanga,  Boniface Nwofoke Ukwah,  Ejike Felix Chukwurah, 
  • First Published: 21 July 2025

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

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Association of Peak Height Velocity and Skeletal Maturity to Injury Incidence in Male Elite Adolescent Football (Soccer) Players—A Systematic Review

Oskari Pakarinen,  Ville T. Ponkilainen,  Ilari Kuitunen, 
  • First Published: 21 July 2025
Protocol Registration

PROSPERO 2023 CRD42023402969. Available from: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42023402969.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Factors Associated With Surgical Site Infection Among Patients Undergone Abdominal Surgery in Northwestern Ethiopia: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

Tesfaye Shumet Mekonnen,  Shegaw Getinet,  Amare Mebrat Delie,  Eneyew Talie Fenta,  Fassikaw Kebede Bizuneh,  Wubetu Woyraw, 
  • First Published: 21 July 2025

RESEARCH COMMUNICATION

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An Atlas of Genetic Correlations Between Thyroid Hormone Levels and Human Health-Related Traits

James L. Li,  Yijia Sun, 
  • First Published: 21 July 2025

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

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First and Second-Trimester Screening, for Down's Syndrome: An Umbrella Review on Meta-Analyses

Zahra Goudarzi,  Mojtaba Jafari,  Zahra Shirvani,  Mahmood Salesi,  Khosro Keshavarz,  Bahya Namvar Jahromi, 
  • First Published: 21 July 2025
Open Access

Psychosocial Interventions Impact on Cardiometabolic, Neurobiological, Behavioral, and Immune Outcomes in People With a Serious Mental Illness: A Systematic Review

Julia C. Hill,  Crystal Noller,  Paul Holtzheimer,  Krista Disano,  Ella Klinsky,  Mona Pudasaini,  Hannah Crowe-Cumella,  Karen L. Fortuna, 
  • First Published: 21 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Catastrophic Health Expenditure and Its Determinants in Patients With Ischemic Heart Disease and Their Households: A Cross-Sectional Study From Iran in 2024

Mohammad Ali Laali Dehaghi,  Sayed Saeed Kassaeian,  Elahe Jandaghi,  Farid Gharibi, 
  • First Published: 20 July 2025
Open Access

Factors for Oral Intake Recovery in Acute Illness Patients With Dysphagia: A Prospective Cohort Study

Sho Nishiguchi,  Nagisa Sugaya,  Miyo Akiyama,  Masahiko Inamori, 
  • First Published: 21 July 2025
Open Access

Assessing the Impact of Neuromuscular Taping on Thrombocyte Indices in Diabetic Neuropathy Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nurul Aktifah,  Firman Faradisi,  Muhammad Ghilang Maulud Setyawan,  Nuniek Nizmah Fajriyah,  Eko Mugiyanto,  Umi Budi Rahayu, 
  • First Published: 20 July 2025
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Clinical Indication-Based Pediatric Diagnostic Reference Level Values for Abdominal Computed Tomography: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Tebello Pitso,  Ida-Keshia Sebelego,  Henra Muller, 
  • First Published: 20 July 2025
Open Access

Challenges Faced by Caregivers of Individuals With Substance Use Disorder in Pakistan: A Qualitative Study

Anila Sadaf Mubashir,  Rida Kainaat,  S. M. Yasir Arafat, 
  • First Published: 20 July 2025
Open Access

Situation Analysis of Immune Response Status One Year After the Nationwide COVID-19 Vaccination in Cameroon: Role of Obesity and SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Arlette Flore Moguem Soubgui,  Loick Pradel Kojom Foko,  Idriss Ntatou Lemouchele,  Elisée Libert Embolo Enyegue,  Martin Luther Koanga Mogtomo, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2025
Open Access

Epidemiological Trends and Evolving Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Burn Patients: A 3-Year Cross-Sectional Surveillance in Northern Iran

Mahsa Sadeghi,  Mohammadreza Mobayen,  Tofigh Yaghubi Kalurazi,  Zahra Mehrdad,  Mohammadamin Khajavi Gaskarei,  Sina Kamrani Moghadam,  Hadi Sedigh Ebrahim-Saraie,  Meysam Hasannejad-Bibalan, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2025
Open Access

Effect of Neoatherosclerosis and Intervention-Associated Neoatheroma Rupture on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With In-Stent Restenosis: A Retrospective Study

Xiao-Xia Zhang,  Qing Chen,  Xiao-Jiang Zhang,  Yao-Dong Ding,  Guo-Zhong Wang,  Mao-Xiao Nie,  Yong Zeng, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2025
Open Access

Time Interval From Coronary Angiography to Bypass Surgery and Risk of Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury: A Cross-Sectional Study

Farzane Mahboubian,  Hamidreza Sanati,  Erfan Kohansal,  Zahra Shafii, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2025
Open Access

Association Between Allergic Rhinitis and Children With Appendectomy—A Nationwide Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study

Wen-Chun Lin,  Meng-Che Wu,  Yu-Hsun Wang,  James Cheng-Chung Wei, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2025
Open Access

Novel Tracheal Parameters Based on Quantitative Computed Tomography Assessment Reflecting Pulmonary Function and Eosinophilia in Patients With Asthma Who Demonstrate Persistent Airflow Obstruction: A Retrospective Observational Cross-Sectional Study

Yoshiaki Kitaguchi,  Toshitaka Shomura,  Yusuke Suzuki,  Norihiko Goto,  Masamichi Komatsu,  Fumika Ueno,  Yosuke Wada,  Atsuhito Ushiki,  Masanori Yasuo,  Masayuki Hanaoka, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2025
Open Access

Technology Addiction: Effects of Electronic Games and Social Media Use on Academic Performance and Symptoms of Psychiatric Disorders Among School-Age Adolescents

Mosiur Rahman,  Prosannajid Sarkar,  Syed Emdadul Haque,  G. M. Rabiul Islam,  Md. Nuruzzaman Haque,  Tapan Kumar Roy,  Farhana Akhter Liza,  Anika Tabashsum,  Md. Rashed Alam,  Mahmudul Hasan,  Izzeldin Fadl Adam,  Nguyen Huu Chau Duc,  Chowdhury Mashrur Mahdee,  Jannatul Fardos Asha, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2025
Open Access

Prevalence and Genotype Distribution of Human Papillomavirus Among Males in Shantou, China (2019–2023)

Chusheng Huang,  Tongtong Xiao,  Fan Yang,  Xiaoxia Ma, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2025
Open Access

Risk Factors and Cumulative Risk of Comorbid Myopia and Obesity Among Children and Adolescents in Southern China: A Cross-Sectional Study

Jingfeng Mu,  Haoxi Zhong,  Mingjie Jiang, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2025
Open Access

Association of Bioavailable 25(OH)D Levels With Endometriosis in Infertile Bangladeshi Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ratna Paul,  Mst Sabrina Moonajilin,  Hridhima karmakar,  Himel Pal,  Swatilekha Paul,  Sujit Kumar Sarker,  Labina Taher, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2025
Open Access

Comparative Analysis of Preferences and Willingness to Pay for COVID-19 Vaccine Among Individuals With and Without Chronic Diseases: A Discrete Choice Experiment Approach

Afroza Begum,  Md. Azhar Uddin,  Syed M. Ahsan,  Md. Ahsanul Islam, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2025
Open Access

Effect of Local Vibration and Thoracolumbar Orthosis on Thoracic Kyphosis Angle and Trunk Flexor and Extensor Muscles in Older Adults With Hyperkyphosis: A Randomized Control Trial

Fatemeh Keshavarzi,  Mokhtar Arazpour,  Iraj Abdollahi,  Akbar Biglarian,  Saeed Behzadipour, 
  • First Published: 16 July 2025
Open Access

The Relationship Between Perfectionism and Quality of Sleep: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Sudanese Medical Students

Mohamed H. Elbadawi,  Amr A. Mubasher,  Alaa A. Abdulgalil,  Aya Alsaid,  Nafisa Elameen,  Ragad Magdi,  Waad A. Mohamed,  Mohamed H. Fadul, 
  • First Published: 16 July 2025
Open Access

Inequalities and Determinants of Quality Antenatal Care Coverage Among Women of Reproductive Age (15–49) in Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of National Data

Sanun Ally Kessy,  Sophia A. Kagoye,  Jovin R. Tibenderana,  Ahmed Yusuph Nyaki,  Rachel N. Manongi,  Innocent B. Mboya, 
  • First Published: 16 July 2025
Open Access

Factors Affecting Home Injuries in Older Adults: An Analysis Using Binary Logistic Regression

Mehdi Abbasian,  Homayoun Sadeghi-bazargani,  Hossein Matlabi,  Naser Havaei,  Mina Hashemiparast,  Hamid Allahverdipour, 
  • First Published: 15 July 2025

NARRATIVE REVIEW

Open Access

Incretin-Based Therapies in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease: Advancing Neuroprotection With Dual and Triple Agonists—A Review

Ousman Mohammed,  Tsehayneh Kelemu, 
  • First Published: 15 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Open Access

Unmet Menstrual Needs Among Bangladeshi Female University Students: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study Using the MPNS-36 Scale

Md. Mahadi Hassan,  Noushin Nohor,  Ikram Hossen,  Sahara Yasmin,  Tasnim B. K. Chowdhury,  Jayma Jannat Juma,  Marjia Khan Trisha,  Nusrat Jahan,  Kamrun Nahar Momo,  Nahida Bintee Mostofa,  Most. Mariam Jamila,  Anika Bushra Boitchi, 
  • First Published: 15 July 2025
Open Access

Characteristics and In-Hospital Outcomes of Patients With Septic Shock in the Adult Medical Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary Hospital in Ethiopia: A Prospective Observational Study

Amanuel Zeleke,  Gashaw Solela,  Alazar Sitotaw,  Balew Arega,  Elias Tewabe,  Haileyesus Teshome,  Hanna Alemu,  Seble Legese,  Sebrina Ahmed,  Selam Gissa,  Simret Alemu,  Anteneh Mitiku,  Getabalew Endazenaw,  Eyuel Tsegaye,  Anteneh Eshetu, 
  • First Published: 15 July 2025
Open Access

Assessment of ESR1, PGR, ERBB2, and MKI67 mRNA in Hormone Receptor-Positive Early Breast Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study

Hamid Rezvani,  Shayan Forghani,  Arman Forghani,  Fatemeh Mahdavi Sabet,  Atieh Akbari,  Sanaz Tabarestani, 
  • First Published: 15 July 2025
Open Access

Prognostic Value of Combined HBV pgRNA and MELD Score for Mortality in HBV-Related Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure: A Single-Center Retrospective Study

Fenlan Chen,  Xiongle Zhang,  Chaohui Liu,  Wen Lin,  Shizhong Lin,  Qinqi Wang,  Jun Huang,  Liping Chen, 
  • First Published: 15 July 2025

NARRATIVE REVIEW

Open Access

HIV and Maternal-Fetal Immunity: Challenges and Strategies for Reducing Vertical Transmission-A Narrative Review

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, 
  • First Published: 15 July 2025
Open Access

Hailey-Hailey Disease: An Updated Review With a Focus on Therapeutic Mechanisms

Mahesh Mathur,  Sumit Paudel,  Nabita Bhattarai,  Sambidha Karki,  Sandhya Regmi, 
  • First Published: 14 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Open Access

The Kumagai Method Using the Pigeon Long Nipple for Dealing With Various Movements While Bottle Feeding Children With Cleft Lip And/or Palate: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

Eri Nagatomo,  Yukari Kumagai,  Yumi Hirai,  Shoko Miyauchi,  Takuro Inoue,  Qi An,  Eri Tashiro,  Junko Miyata,  Shingo Ueki, 
  • First Published: 14 July 2025
Open Access

Impact of Behavioral Changes in Motor Function Measurement on Presenteeism: A Prospective Study

Masakazu Imaoka,  Mitsumasa Hida,  Satoshi Okahara,  Yuriko Yoshino,  Noboru Fujita,  Kotoko Nagai,  Takuya Sekiguchi, 
  • First Published: 14 July 2025
Open Access

The Prevalence, Usage Patterns, and Complications of Contact Lens Use Among University Students in Damascus, Syria: A Cross-Sectional Cohort Study

Fares Kahal,  Sedra Al-Habal,  Saeed Kadri,  Omar Helwani,  André Torbey, 
  • First Published: 14 July 2025
Open Access

Home-Based High-Intensity Interval Training for People With Parkinson's: A Randomized, Controlled, Feasibility Trial

Conrad Harpham,  Hilary Gunn,  Jonathan Marsden,  Raul Bescos-Garcia,  Christopher Murgatroyd,  Luke Connolly, 
  • First Published: 14 July 2025
Open Access

Translation and Validation of the Persian Version of the Rotator Cuff Quality of Life Questionnaire (RC-QOL): A Cross-Cultural Adaptation Study

Masoud Gharib,  Mehran Razavipour,  Marziye Moradi-Abbasabadi,  Ebrahim Nasiri, 
  • First Published: 14 July 2025

PERSPECTIVE

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Crovalimab: A Novel Approach in the Management of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria

Laiba Jalal,  Marium Ahmed,  Anum Khalid, 
  • First Published: 13 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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From Education to Action—The Impact of Hepatitis C Micro-Elimination Education on Healthcare Provider Confidence and Linkage to Care: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Regan Preston,  Eric Lim,  Shirley McGough,  Glenn Boardman,  Karen Heslop, 
  • First Published: 11 July 2025
Open Access

Determinants of Modern Contraception Use Among Ever-Married Women in Bangladesh: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study

Faijun Nahar Mim,  Md. Hazrat Ali,  Shafika Rahman,  Farjana Afrin Koasha,  Md. Rakibul Islam,  Sabina Yasmin, 
  • First Published: 11 July 2025
Open Access

COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Socioeconomic Disparities in Tanzania: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study Amid High Hesitancy

Deogratius Bintabara,  Gabriel Mchonde, 
  • First Published: 11 July 2025

METHODS AND PROTOCOLS

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A Mobile Application to Reduce Time to Calculate Medication Dosage and Medication Administration Errors in Simulated Pediatric and Neonatal Settings: A Research Protocol for a Cross-Over, Randomized Controlled Trial

Somaye Norouzi,  Zahra Sarkohi,  Leila Alizadeh,  Leila Ahmadian, 
  • First Published: 11 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Fasting Gastric Juice Melatonin Levels in Relation to Gastroduodenal Pathologies Among Zambian Patients: A Cross Sectional Study

Jonathan Sibande,  Mutinta Nyama Hankolwe,  Paul Kelly,  Violet Kayamba, 
  • First Published: 10 July 2025

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Open Access

Advanced Imaging Techniques (PET, fMRI, DTI) in Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Systematic Review

Santosh Kishor Chandrasekar,  Jayanthi Arthanari,  Kiran Kishor Chandrasekar,  Elizabeth Gaviria,  Singam Shashank,  Achint Jethi,  Jobby John,  Sahana Bopparaju,  Indra Potulapati,  Mohammed Abdul Mateen,  Omniat Amir Hussin, 
  • First Published: 10 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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The Prevalence of Difficult Vascular Anatomy in Transulnar Versus Transradial Access for Cardiac Catheterization in Propensity Score-Matched Cohorts

Mona Maria Grewe,  Franziska Fochler,  Peter Hubert Grewe,  Lars Maier,  Christian Schmidt,  Kirstin Meier,  Tobias Roeschl, 
  • First Published: 10 July 2025

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Open Access

The Community Prevalence of Vitamin C Deficiency and Inadequacy—How Does Australia Compare With Other Nations? A Scoping Review

Danielle M. Carter,  Hiep N. Le,  Hai Phung, 
  • First Published: 10 July 2025

NARRATIVE REVIEW

Open Access

Ginger as a Potential Remedy for Periodontitis Treatment: A Review on the Present Evidence

Reza Arefnehzad,  Mohammad Gerayeli,  Shabnam Ganjeh,  Ashkan Badkoob,  Ali Nassajzadeh,  Reza mahmoudi,  Mahsa Tebyani,  Fatemeh Rezaei-Tazangi,  Amirhossein Fathi, 
  • First Published: 10 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Breast Cancer Knowledge and Self-Examination Practices Among University Female Students in Dinajpur, Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study

Sabiha Nagnin Hasi,  Sumaya Tabassum,  Rifah Tamanna Arny,  Mst. Dilara Pervin,  Md. Golam Hossain,  Farhana Hasan,  Md. Kaderi Kibria, 
  • First Published: 10 July 2025
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Epidemiology of Poisoning Cases at Lumbini Medical College, Nepal: A 5-Year Retrospective Study

Samata Nepal,  Alok Atreya,  Prakriti Regmi,  Prasun Shrestha,  Rishav Babu Shrestha,  Laxmi Prasad Sapkota,  Ritesh G. Menezes,  Himal Ghimire,  Suraj Dhakal,  Shikha Pahari, 
  • First Published: 10 July 2025
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The Well-Being of Slum Dwellers Are Associated With WaSH-Related Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study From India

P. Padma Sri Lekha,  E. P. Abdul Azeez,  B. Latha Lavanya,  V. Kalyani,  Manoj Mathew,  S. Giri Prasath,  J. Leo Joshwin,  U. Nithyasree, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025

NARRATIVE REVIEW

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Health Protective Behavior in Occupational Health Practice: A Concept Analysis

Fenggang Liu,  Juanjuan Wang,  Weeraporn Suthakorn,  Li Liao, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Uropathogens: A Retrospective Study at a Primary Care Hospital in Ghana

Samuel Kyeremeh Adjei,  Prosper Adjei, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025
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Problematic Pornography Consumption and Its Associated Factors Among Undergraduate Students of Kathmandu Metropolitan City: A Cross-Sectional Study

Anisha Chalise,  Saloni Pandey,  Shishir Paudel,  Ram Kumar Chaudhary,  Nirmal Raj Marasine, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025
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Recommended Hematocrit in Patients With Sepsis: An Observational Study

Shih-Hong Chen,  Linyi Chen, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025
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Association Between ECG Findings and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) Risk Score: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of a Cohort Study

Pouria Azami,  Alireza Mirhosseini,  Mohammadjavad Nobakhti,  Mehrab Sayadi,  Mohammad Keshavarz,  Masood Dindari Parizi,  Raziye Saeedizade,  Mahsa Borjzadeh,  Mohammad Javad Zibaeenezhad,  Armin Attar, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025
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Is There Any Correlation Between Diffusion-Weighted Imaging and Histopathologic Findings of Meningioma? A Retrospective Study

Mahrokh Sadat Vaziri,  Fahimeh Zeinalkhani,  Soroush Alaeddini,  Vahid Soleimani,  Jayran Zebardast,  Peyman Kamali Hakim,  Hadise Zeinalkhani,  Fahime Azizinik,  Sina Delazar, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Use of Intraoperative Low-Dose Glucocorticoids in Patients With Abdominal Sepsis Undergoing Surgery

Kinza Irshad,  Ashfaq Ahmad,  Javed Iqbal, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Women's Intention to Participate in Predictive Breast Cancer Genetic Testing: A Cross-Sectional Survey of in Iran

Zahra Meshkani,  Soheila Damiri,  Najmeh Moradi,  Mohadeseh Motamed-Jahromi,  Ali Aboutorabi, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025
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Views of Family Caregivers on Advance Care Planning in Advanced Dementia Care in Hong Kong: A Qualitative Thematic Content Analysis Study

Faye Chan,  Kuen Lam,  Derek Lai,  Connie Tong,  Christopher Lum,  Jean Woo, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025

NARRATIVE REVIEW

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Spinal-Related Musculoskeletal Determinants of Functional Abdominal Bloating and Distension: A Narrative Review

Rezvan Ghomash Baf Zadeh,  Tayebeh Roghani,  Amy Gladin,  Wendy B. Katzman,  Fateme Bokaee,  Peyman Adibi, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025
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Understanding the Intersection Between Hormonal Dynamics and Brain Plasticity in Alzheimer's Disease: A Narrative Review for Implementing New Therapeutic Strategies

Abir Ghosson,  Fatima Soufan,  Hussein Kaddoura,  Elissa Fares,  Olivier Uwishema, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Normal Blood Pressure, High Normal Blood Pressure, and Risk of Incident Atrial Fibrillation: A Population-Based Cohort Study

Cecilia Johansson,  Lars Johansson,  Marie Eriksson,  Jonas Andersson,  Marcus M. Lind, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

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Prevalence of Healthcare-Acquired Infections Among Adults in Intensive Care Units: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Alex Odoom,  Eric S. Donkor, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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The Psychometric Properties of the Iranian Version of Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised (RBS-R) Questionnaire in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Amir Mohammad Salehi,  Shayan Bahadivand Chegini,  Fatemeh Esmaeili,  Niloofar Rabiei,  Ensiyeh Jenabi,  Mohammad Rezaei, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025

NARRATIVE REVIEW

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Combined Forces Against Bacteria: Phages and Antibiotics

Shima Afrasiabi,  Alireza Partoazar,  Ramin Goudarzi,  Ahmad Reza Dehpour, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Effectiveness of Cucumis sativus L. Supplementation on Mood, Anxiety, and Sleep Quality: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study

Heather A. Hausenblas,  David Hooper,  Stephanie Hooper, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025
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Lineage and Sublineage Analysis of Human Papillomavirus Types 66 and 68 in Iran During 2021–2023: A Cross-Sectional Study

Sima Taherkhani,  Mohammad Shabanpour,  Zabihollah Shoja,  Somayeh Jalilvand, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025
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Chronic Respiratory Disease Prevalence, Burden, and Treatment in Cape Town: A Cross-Sectional Study

Marie Stolbrink,  Lisanne Liebenberg,  Tantaswa Ndlelana,  Kischa Petersen,  Stephanie Griffith-Richards,  Kevin Mortimer,  Brian Allwood, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025
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Elevated Methylation Contributes to Suppressed Expression of Special AT-Rich Sequence-Binding Protein 2 in Colorectal Cancer: A Gene-Disease Association Study

Weitong Cui,  Cong Lu,  Huaru Xue,  Lei Wei,  Shuai Li,  Lianzheng Su,  Dianfang Wei,  Xiaoyu Feng,  Kai Wang,  Chao Song, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025
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Polymorphisms rs2074292 of the MAP3K14 Gene and rs1883832 of the CD40 Gene and Breast Cancer in Women in Burkina Faso: A Case-Control Study

Mousso Savadogo,  Lassina Traoré,  Abdou Azaque Zouré,  Touwendpoulimdé Isabelle Kiendrebeogo,  Pegdwende Abel Sorgho,  Soayebo Dabre,  Aida Djé Djénéba Traore,  Sidonie Ilboudo,  Nafissatou Sanon,  Marc Donald Wilfried Adico,  Minane Nafissa Triande,  Teega-Wendé Clarisse Ouedraogo,  Rogomenoma Alice Ouedraogo,  Alexis Yobi Sawadogo,  Nayi Zongo,  Hierrhum Aboubacar Bambara,  Christelle M. W. Nadembega,  Florencia W. Djigma,  Jacques Simpore, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025

NARRATIVE REVIEW

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Revisiting Afghanistan's Drug Policy: A Policy Analysis of Eradication, Harm Reduction, and Economic Dependencies

Mohammad Qais Azizi,  Mohammad Faisal Wardak,  Edris Afzali,  Ali Rahimi,  Jerico Bautista Ogaya,  Enayatollah Ejaz,  Basir Ahmad Hasin,  Mohammad Masudi,  Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Letter to Editor: Oral Isotretinoin in Recalcitrant Facial Flat Warts—Methodological and Reporting Gaps Undermine Generalizability

Ruba Javed,  Javed Iqbal, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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The Predictors of State and Trait Anxiety Among Healthcare Workers During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic in Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study

Azam Sharifi,  Masoud Fallahi-Khoshknab,  Shamaneh Mohammadi,  Mashaallah Zeraati Nasrabadi,  Zahra Jamshidi,  Mohsen Aghabeygi- Arani,  Nilofar Mirzaei,  Negin Fallahi-Khoshknab,  Parisa Rasouli,  Abbas Ebadi, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025
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Clinical Characteristics and Predictive Value of the Lactate Dehydrogenase-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Infants With Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia: A Retrospective Study

Lilin Huang, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025
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Married Women's Decision-Making Power on Family Planning Utilization and Associated Factors Among Married Women in Jeldu District, Ethiopia: An Implication for Women Empowerment

Yonas Tesfa Negasa,  Elias Teferi,  Jiregna Darega,  Lencho Kajela Solbana, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025
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Relationship Between Fear of Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Patient Preferences for Medical Services in Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nathan Kumasenu Mensah,  Godwin Adzakpah,  Jessica Abakah,  Christabell Opoku,  Michael Wadere,  Michael Dogbe,  Dela Senyah,  Mavis Agyarkoaa,  Lawrencia Mensah,  Amanda Appiah-Acheampong, 
  • First Published: 30 June 2025
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Relationship Between Oxidative Stress and Severity of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Among Patients With Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus in Japan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Amos Tinashe Nyamadzawo,  Junko Nishio,  Toshiko Ogawa,  Shinobu Okada, 
  • First Published: 02 July 2025
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Prevalence and Correlates of Behavioural Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Diseases Among Allied Health Undergraduate Students in Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study

Margaret Atuahene,  Frank Quarshie,  Francis Kwaku Nyasem,  Daniel Eshun,  Philip Narteh Gorleku,  Pamela Achiaa Addai,  Maurice Ofoe Gorleku,  Martin Owusu Asante,  Joseph Otchere,  Prince Aubin, 
  • First Published: 07 July 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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A Response to the Editor—Clarifications and Insights on Microplastics Research and Global Public Health

Frank Mayta-Tovalino,  Daniel Alvitez-Temoche, 
  • First Published: 21 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Barriers and Solutions to Implement HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Program Among Key Populations in Iran: A Qualitative Study Using Causal Layered Analysis

Hossein Moameri,  Parya Saberi,  Najaf Ahmadi Aghziarat,  Parvin Mangolian Shahrbabaki,  Reza Goudarzi,  Mohammad Mehdi Gouya,  Ali Mirzazadeh,  Hamid Sharifi, 
  • First Published: 07 July 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Response to the Letter to the Editor: The Potential Consideration of Implicit/Unconscious Gender Bias in Clinical Management Among Patients With Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Ngoc-Thanh Kim,  Doan-Loi Do,  Mai-Ngoc Thi Nguyen,  Thanh-Tung Le,  Hong-An Le,  Thanh-Huong Truong, 
  • First Published: 07 July 2025

PERSPECTIVE

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Mpox Outbreak: A Call for Urgent Action and Improved Response Strategies

Majani Edward,  Grace Gwanafyo,  Elizabeth A. Kimambo,  Daniel Basaya, 
  • First Published: 07 July 2025

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

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The Effects of Health Information Technology on Quality of Care in Emergency Departments: A Systematic Review

Clemens Scott Kruse,  Michael Mileski,  Brooke Herzog,  Leah M. Frye,  Jackson R. Spencer,  Elizabeth A. Stevenson, 
  • First Published: 07 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Undernutrition Among Elementary School Children in Zenzelima Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A School-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Abera Ademasu Birhanu,  Mulat Yimer,  Habtu Debash,  Megbaru Alemu Abate, 
  • First Published: 02 July 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Critical Appraisal of “A Comprehensive Analysis of Moist Versus Non-Moist Dressings for Split-Thickness Skin Graft Donor Sites”

Ayesha Khaliq,  Ashfaq Ahmad,  Javed Iqbal, 
  • First Published: 02 July 2025

RESEARCH COMMUNICATION

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Safe Switch to an Oral Two-Drug Regimen Based on Dolutegravir in People With Vertically Acquired HIV-1: An Observational Multicenter Study

Giulia Meraviglia,  Anna Sala,  Francesco Bassani,  Laura Labate,  Gabriele Pagani,  Vania Giacomet,  Antonio Di Biagio,  Stefano Rusconi, 
  • First Published: 20 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Relationship Between Glycosylated Hemoglobin and Serum Lipid Profile in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Mohammad Faisal Uddin,  Anusha Garapati,  K. C. Gyanendra,  V. C. Vikram,  Ankur Gangahar,  Nisha Chowdary,  Abdullah Omira,  Anwar Syed,  Ayesha Abid Khan,  Mohammed Abdul Mateen,  Hamza Orfali, 
  • First Published: 30 June 2025
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Evaluating the Preparedness of Healthcare Providers for Prone Position CPR Across Jordan's Healthcare Sectors: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Ahmad Al Hroub,  Sami Al-Yatim,  Majeda Al-Ruzzieh, 
  • First Published: 02 July 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Commentary on “Prevalence of Diabetic Foot Ulcer and Determinant Factors Among Adult Diabetic Patients Who Attend the Diabetic Follow-Up at Adwa General Hospital, Ethiopia, 2019: A Cross-Sectional Study”

Mostafa Javanian,  Mohammad Barary,  Mehran Shokri,  Fatemeh Rasulpur,  Soheil Ebrahimpour, 
  • First Published: 02 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Factors Affecting the Decision to Become a Parent: A Content Analysis

Fahimeh Ranjbar,  Farideh Khalajabadi Farahani,  Simin Montazeri,  Mina Taheri,  Mojgan Mirghafourvand,  Tahereh Sadeghi,  Parvaneh Darabi,  Maryam Gharacheh, 
  • First Published: 07 July 2025

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

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Borrelia burgdorferi Infection Is Worth Screening to Investigate Sensorineural Hearing Loss Etiology: A Systematic Review

Abhinav Bhattarai,  Sangam Shah,  Madhur Bhattarai,  Garima Dhakal,  Sunraj Tharu,  Mandira Khadka,  Prakash Sharma,  Arun Kharel,  Basanta Sharma Paudel,  Prativa Subedi,  Shyam Kumar Mishra, 
  • First Published: 30 June 2025

METHODS AND PROTOCOLS

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Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Electronic Course of Sexual Health Education for Young Adults (18–35 Years): An Exploratory Sequential Mixed-Methods Study Protocol

Sanam Borji-Navan,  Shahrbanoo Salehin,  Tahereh Naseri-BooriAbadi,  Shahrbanoo Goli,  Mojgan Mirghafourvand, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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The Mediating Role of Humor in Relation With COVID-19 Fear, Anxiety and Depression of Bangladeshi People: A Cross-Sectional Study

Md. Shahinoor Rahman,  Abdur Rahman,  Murshida Ferdous Binte Habib, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025

PERSPECTIVE

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Addressing the Health Risks Posed by Adenovirus: A Perspective on Strategies for Prevention and Management

Taslima Jamal Urmi,  Jannatul Mabia Rahman,  Syed Masudur Rahman Dewan, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025

RESEARCH COMMUNICATION

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A Comparison of the Australian Colonoscopy Care Standards to Current Clinical Practice

Simona Sarmiento,  Rikvin Singh,  Jeremy Ripper,  Kavitha Subramaniam, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Daily Diary Smartphone Assessment of Subjective Cognitive Concerns in Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome: A Pilot Study

Caroline O. Nester,  Ángel García de la Garza,  Jacqueline A. Mogle,  Cuiling Wang,  Mindy J. Katz,  Emmeline Ayers,  Richard B. Lipton,  Joe Verghese,  Laura A. Rabin, 
  • First Published: 02 July 2025
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Factors Affecting Food Handling Practices Among Food Handlers at Food Establishments in Mogadishu, Somalia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Walid Abdulkadir Osman,  Saeed Mohamed Saeed,  Hassan Muse Ahmed,  Qali Ahmed Nageye,  Mahad Abdi Malin,  Abdullahi Ahmed Hassan, 
  • First Published: 08 July 2025

RESEARCH COMMUNICATION

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Pattern of Electrolyte Imbalance in Stroke Patients With Type I Diabetes Mellitus Admitted in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study

Romena Hassan,  Afroja Alam,  Mahbuba Yesmin,  Rifat Jahan,  Sayeda Sharmin Quadir, 
  • First Published: 30 June 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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The Potential Consideration of Implicit/Unconscious Gender Bias in Clinical Management Among Patients With Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Kazuhiko Kotani, 
  • First Published: 07 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Utilizing Kernel Density Estimation and Butterfly Diagram to Characterize the Gait Variability in the Fallers: A Cross-Sectional Study

Somayeh Mehrlatifan,  Ali Fatahi,  Davood Khezri, 
  • First Published: 30 June 2025
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The Comparison of Caring Attributes Among Undergraduate and Postgraduate Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Behnaz Bagherian,  Monirsadat Nematollahi,  Roghayeh Mehdipour-Rabori,  Shima Mehrabian,  Peiman Parandeh Afshar,  Asma Ghonchehpour, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025
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Investigating the Characteristics of Pelvic Ultrasound in Girls With Their First Menstrual Cycle: A Two-Center Cross-Sectional Study

Masoud Mahdavi Rashed,  Peyman Eshraghi,  Ehsan Hassannejad,  Mostafa Jafarpour, 
  • First Published: 30 June 2025
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Exploring the Comparative Impact of Red and White Meat on Cardiovascular Diseases: A Global Cross-Sectional Ecological Study

Wenpeng You,  Shuhuan Feng,  Frank Donnelly, 
  • First Published: 30 June 2025
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Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects: Findings From a Cross-Sectional Analysis

Md. Shajadul Islam,  Md. Bony Amin,  Md. Hafizur Rahman,  Fardana Binte Zaman,  Sajib Rangder,  Faiaz Morshed Khan Jilan,  Wajihantun Nesa Chowdhury,  Sanjarah Tamim,  Nusrat Jahan Hridi,  Md. Hasanuzzaman,  Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan, 
  • First Published: 30 June 2025
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Epidemiology of Myopia Occurrence, Development, and Correction in Primary School Students in China: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Lin-ya Qiu,  Ya-juan Pu,  Xin-peng Yang,  Wei-hua Zhou,  Xiao-xue Yu,  Jun-peng Jiang,  Yan Wang,  Hua-qing Liu, 
  • First Published: 30 June 2025
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Prevalence of HIV and HIV–Hepatitis B Co-Infection in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients in the Gambia, 2012–2019: A Prospective Cohort Study

Sheikh Omar Bittaye,  Abubacarr Kambi,  Momodou A. I. Tekanyi,  Saydiba Tamba,  Lamin Bojang,  Lamin Sanneh,  Momodou Musa Sisawo,  Abdoulie Jatta,  Gibril Fatty,  Adam Jeng,  Momodou Salieu Jallow,  Ousman Leigh,  Ramou Njie, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025
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Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Determinants of Community Health Workers' Involvement Toward NCD Prevention and Control in Northern Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Harold L. Mashauri,  Cornel M. Angolile,  Florida J. Muro, 
  • First Published: 30 June 2025
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Near Phoria and Near Point of Convergence Parameters in Children With Hearing and Speech Impairment: A Cross-Sectional Study

Jameel Rizwana Hussaindeen,  Mariza Mavroidis,  Badrinath P. Ashwin,  Meenakshi S. Sruthi,  Baskar Theagarayan, 
  • First Published: 30 June 2025

NARRATIVE REVIEW

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Antiseptics Prescription for the Prevention and Treatment of Periodontal Diseases: A Comprehensive Review

Lamiae Costo,  Mariam Mounsif,  Lamiaa Abdallaoui Maan,  Amal Bouziane, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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Occupational Risk Perception and Utilization of Personal Protective Equipment Among Informal Auto-Artisans in Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study

Addae Boateng Adu-Gyamfi, 
  • First Published: 16 July 2025
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Economic Burden of Obesity in Iran University of Medical Sciences: A Cost Analysis Using the Cost of Illness Framework

Mahmoud Zamandi,  Alireza Ghorbani,  Somayeh Afshari,  Behzad Raei, 
  • First Published: 30 June 2025

COMMENTARY

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Evaluation of Emotion Recognition in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recommended Designs for Future Studies

Parisa Ghanouni,  Laura Eves, 
  • First Published: 30 June 2025

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

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High-Risk and Sexual Behaviors Among Female Sex Workers in Shiraz, Iran

Mohammadreza Heydari,  Maryam Nejabat,  Zohre Foroozanfar, 
  • First Published: 30 June 2025

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Sedentary Lifestyle, Physical Activity, and Healthy Digital Media Use of Filipino Adolescents: Review and Policy Insights

Danilo V. Rogayan Jr.,  Edna M. Padre, 
  • First Published: 30 June 2025
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Response to Commentary on “Sedentary Leisure Behaviour, Physical Activity, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Evidence From a Mendelian Randomization Analysis”

Shan Lu,  Xingang Li,  Ying Song, 
  • First Published: 30 June 2025

PERSPECTIVE

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Resurgence of Ebola in Uganda: Response Strategies, Lessons Learned, and Future Directions

Majani Edward,  Sylivester Muhigi,  Joan Mundua,  Ally Ally, 
  • First Published: 26 June 2025