Complete Rectal Prolapse. Case presentation by José Antonio Feliu Rosa, Jorge Luis Estepa Pérez, Tahiluma Santana Pedraza, Lianet González Gutiérrez

“…It is a little known, chronic condition of benign course, whose clinical and endoscopic presentation is so variable that it can be confused with other entities such as a colorectal cancer or ulcerative colitis. …”
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Development of a Web-Based, Work-Related Asthma Educational Tool for Patients with Asthma by Shadi Ghajar-Khosravi, Susan M Tarlo, Gary M Liss, Mark Chignell, Marcos Ribeiro, Anthony J Levinson, Samir Gupta

“…BACKGROUND: Asthma is a common chronic condition. Work-related asthma (WRA) has a large socioeconomic impact and is increasing in prevalence but remains under-recognized. …”
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Intralesional Spesolimab: A Novel and Effective Approach for Palmoplantar Pustulosis Treatment – A Case Report by Wang SN, Lu YZ, Zhao Y, Cao W, Zhang RL

“…Si-Ning Wang,* Yi-Zhou Lu,* Yujuan Zhao, Wei Cao, Rui-Li Zhang Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Rui-Li Zhang, Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210003, People’s Republic of China, Email rellyzhang@njmu.edu.cnAbstract: Palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) is a chronic condition characterized by the presence of sterile pustules on the palms and soles of the feet. …”
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Disease Specific to Chronic Lymphedema and Class III Obesity by Karen G. Figenshau, Matthew B. Lindquist

“…Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV) is a unique, chronic condition found in patients with obesity and chronic secondary lymphedema. …”
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Cortisol in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Double-Edged Sword by Muslat A Bin Rubaia’an, Muath Khaled Alotaibi, Naif Mutlaq Alotaibi, Nasser Raqe Alqhtani

“…It is imperative to use cortisol following an accurate diagnosis, in addition to clarity regarding the desired surgical procedure for treating the acute or chronic condition affecting the patient. When used with caution, cortisol can serve as a valuable agent for reducing the postoperative inflammatory response in patients undergoing moderate as well as moderately severe surgical procedures.…”
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Harmony in Health: A Narrative Review Exploring the Interplay of Mind, Body, and Diabetes with a Special Emphasis on Emotional Stress by Jayakrishnan Balakrishnanpillai, Jothydev Kesavadev, Banshi Saboo

“…Abstract This comprehensive review explores the intricate connections between mind, body, and diabetes, with a particular focus on the profound impact of emotional stress on individuals managing this chronic condition. Drawing on a wealth of research spanning the intersection of psychology, physiology, and diabetes care, the review delves into the multifaceted ways, in which emotional stress can influence glycemic control, insulin sensitivity, and overall well-being. …”
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Validation of the Spanish Version of the Parent Diabetes Distress Scale by Marina Beléndez, Lawrence Fisher

“…Background: Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition that presents significant challenges not only for affected children and adolescents but also for their parents. …”
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Major Depressive Disorder and Measures of Cellular Aging: An Integrative Review by Patricia Anne Kinser, Debra E. Lyon

“…The findings from this review and the conceptual framework provided may be a useful step towards advancing therapeutic nursing interventions for this debilitating chronic condition.…”
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Unveiling diabetes onset: Optimized XGBoost with Bayesian optimization for enhanced prediction. by Muhammad Rizwan Khurshid, Sadaf Manzoor, Touseef Sadiq, Lal Hussain, Mohammed Shahbaz Khan, Ashit Kumar Dutta

“…Diabetes, a chronic condition affecting millions worldwide, necessitates early intervention to prevent severe complications. …”
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Macroprolactinemia: Diagnostic, Clinical, and Pathogenic Significance by Akira Shimatsu, Naoki Hattori

“…There is no gender difference and a long-term followup demonstrates that macroprolactinemia develops before middle age and is likely a chronic condition. Polyethylene-glycol- (PEG-) precipitation method is widely used for screening macroprolactinemia, and gel filtration chromatography, protein A/G column, and I125-PRL binding studies are performed to confirm and clarify its nature. …”
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Dermoscopic Features of Psoriatic Nails and Their Correlation to Disease Severity by Zeinab R. Mashal, Emad Eldin A. Elgamal, Mohamed S. Zaky, Mohamed L. Elsaie

“…Nail psoriasis is a challenging chronic condition affecting patients functionally and psychologically. …”
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HIV-Associated Neurotoxicity: The Interplay of Host and Viral Proteins by Sushama Jadhav, Vijay Nema

“…Due to the use of long-lasting antiretroviral agents, this deadly disease is becoming a manageable chronic condition with the occurrence of asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment (ANI), symptomatic mild neurocognitive disorder, or HIV-associated dementia. …”
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Health-Promoting Behaviors in Bulgaria: A Cross-Sectional Study on Non-Communicable Diseases and Lifestyle by Sophia Lazarova, Dessislava Petrova-Antonova

“…Over one-third of the respondents were pre-obese, and many reported having at least one chronic condition. Multinomial logistic regression revealed individuals with chronic conditions were less likely to have healthy or moderately healthy lifestyles compared to healthy participants, except those diagnosed with cardiovascular disease or depression, who were more likely to maintain healthy habits. (4) Conclusions: Considering the discovered discrepancies in lifestyle quality, more research should be directed toward identifying the barriers to healthy living for individuals diagnosed with NCDs.…”
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Outcomes of Left Ventricular Assist Devices as Destination Therapy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis by Emad Ali Al Khoufi

“…Background: Heart failure (HF) is a chronic condition that significantly affects morbidity and mortality. …”
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Mapping the Transition of Adolescents to Adult HIV Care: A Mixed-Methods Perspective from the Cape Town Metropole, South Africa by Charné Petinger, Brian van Wyk, Talitha Crowley

“…A successful transition involves a sufficient level of self-management of their chronic condition and healthcare journey, which is preceded by adequate preparation pre-transition, and the monitoring of engagement post-transition. …”
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EFFECT OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND SLEEP RECOVERY ON SALIVARY PH by Fani Tuti Handayani, Pratiwi Nur Widyaningsih, Fitranto Arjadi

“…Total sleep deprivation is a chronic condition that has the most influence on decreasing salivary pH. …”
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Edge-AI Enabled Wearable Device for Non-Invasive Type 1 Diabetes Detection Using ECG Signals by Maria Gragnaniello, Vincenzo Romano Marrazzo, Alessandro Borghese, Luca Maresca, Giovanni Breglio, Michele Riccio

“…Diabetes is a chronic condition, and traditional monitoring methods are invasive, significantly reducing the quality of life of the patients. …”
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Optimizing the Health of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Islamic Approaches and Volunteers by Muhamad Faizun, Mohammad Fanani, Achmad Arman Subijanto, Sapja Anantanyu, Fiki Amalia, Agus Dwianto

“…In addition, the intervention group showed improved knowledge of the chronic condition based on Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ) data compared to the control group. …”
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Treatment Patterns for Patients on Overactive Bladder Therapy: A Retrospective Statistical Analysis Using Canadian Claims Data by Adrian Wagg, Demitri Diles, Todd Berner

“…**Background:** Overactive bladder (OAB) is a chronic condition which may be associated with a significant negative impact on quality of life. …”
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Real-World Experience of Clascoterone Cream 1% in Acne Management: Case Series and Canadian Experience by Tay E, Loo WJ

“…Although acne typically presents during adolescence, it is a chronic condition that also affects many adults. Despite the spectrum of treatments available for acne, limitations in tolerability and safety concerns can present challenges for the use of conventional medications in clinical practice. …”
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