Current Perspectives regarding Stem Cell-Based Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease by Kyeong-Ah Kwak, Seung-Pyo Lee, Jin-Young Yang, Young-Seok Park

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Time and The Diary in Captivity, a Case Study: The Diary of Fela Szeps (1942-1944) by Batsheva Ben-Amos

“…In concentration camps, gulags, and prisons, freedom of movement and choice—contact with the outside world, access to information, interactions with others, quality of food and hygiene, privacy—are controlled by the captors. Hence, the inmate’s time and space perception are transformed.  …”
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Early Childhood Caries by Yumiko Kawashita, Masayasu Kitamura, Toshiyuki Saito

“…Such children should be targeted with a professional preventive program that includes oral hygiene instructions for mothers or caregivers, along with fluoride and diet counseling. …”
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Labial Fusion in Childhood: Management and Treatment Strategies by Ayşe Filiz GÖKMEN KARASU, Çağlar ÇETİN

“…Factors that contribute to recurrence are poor genital hygiene, recurrent vulvovaginitis and vulvar dermatoses.…”
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Biomarkers to Improve Diagnosis and Monitoring of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: Current Status and Future Perspectives by Konstantinos Archontogeorgis, Evangelia Nena, Nikolaos Papanas, Paschalis Steiropoulos

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Diogenes Syndrome: Identification and Distinction from Hoarding Disorder by Carmel Proctor, Sakib Rahman

“…“Severe domestic squalor” or Diogenes syndrome is characterised by extreme self-neglect of environment, health, and hygiene, excessive hoarding, squalor, social withdrawal, and a distinct lack of concern or shame regarding one’s living condition. …”
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Pannus Is the New Prepuce? Penile Cancer in a Buried Phallus by Jared Manwaring, Srinivas Vourganti, Dmitriy Nikolavsky, Alfredo L. Valente, Timothy Byler

“…Buried penis represents a difficulty in early detection of suspicious lesions but may also provide an environment susceptible to poor hygiene and subsequent chronic inflammation. Patients with buried penis may be at a higher risk for development of invasive penile cancer and may benefit from regular and thorough genital exams.…”
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Comparison Between Removable and Fixed Orthodontic Retainers by Sianiwati Goenharto, Elly Rusdiana, Ida Nurul Khairyyah

“…Comparison between removable and fix retainer can be evaluated from several aspects such as: cost, aesthetics, fabrication process, durability, occlusion, hygiene and convenience of use. Conclusion: Whether removable or fixed retainers can be effectively used to prevent relapse post orthodontic treatment depending onthe existing case.…”
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Facteurs alimentaires et environnementaux de risque du cancer du rhino-pharynx au Maroc et leur répartition géographique by Soumia Ammor, Abdellatif Baali, Mohamed Cherkaoui, Annie Hubert

“…Furthermore, subdividing Morocco into three zones of variable incidence of NPC (North-Rif-Oriental, Center-Middle Atlas, Haouz-South) revealed the existence of a south-north gradient of exposure to presumed risk factors, essentially bad living conditions, food preservation agents and poor hygiene.…”
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Fortifying defenses: Tactical safety protocols for COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 in healthcare and laboratory settings by Shazima Sheereen, Mohnish Z. Manva, Shamama Sheereen

“…Primary care physicians must also use personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain strict hand hygiene practices when dealing with these patients. …”
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A Proposed Model for Infant and Child Oral Health Promotion in India by Ashwin Muralidhar Jawdekar

“…A model for oral health promotion in infants and children of India, combining age-specific initiatives for health education, nutrition, hygiene, and fluoride use, is proposed. The model could be implemented to evaluate the oral health status of children, knowledge and knowledge gain of the community health workers, and acceptability and sustainability of the preventive programs (fluoride varnish and preschool and school tooth brushing) pragmatically.…”
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Design and Simulation of a Sugarcane Juice Extractor. by Akampurira, Amon

“…The use of food-grade materials that as stainless steel in all components that come into contact with the juice is a key focus, ensuring the design adheres to strict hygiene standards. The machine is designed to be compact and user-friendly, making it suitable for vendors who may have limited space and technical expertise. …”
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Cardiovascular risk factors and markers of myocardial injury and inflammation in people living with HIV in Nairobi, Kenya: a pilot cross-sectional study by Pablo Perel, Kuan Ken Lee, Anoop SV Shah, Mohammed K Ali, Shirjel R Alam, Jasmit Shah, Hassan Adan Ahmed, Jeilan Mohamed, Isaiah G Akuku, Sherry Eskander, Michael H Chung

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Path analysis of factors influencing length of stay and hospitalisation expenses for oral cancer patients in tertiary hospitals in southeastern China: a cross-sectional study by Jing Wang, Chen Chen, Xiaoying Hu, Yi Fan, Yaping Wang, Yu Qiu, Qiujiao Yang, Mingming Xu, Yanfeng Weng, Yanni Li, Lisong Lin, Fa Chen, Baochang He, Fengqiong Liu

“…Factors such as longer LOS, poor oral hygiene, advanced tumour stage (II–IV), larger tumour size (>2 cm3), surgery and bilateral neck dissection were strongly linked to higher hospitalisation expenses. …”
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Costs of community-wide mass drug administration and school-based deworming for soil-transmitted helminths: evidence from a randomised controlled trial in Benin, India and Malawi by Judd Walson, ROBIN BAILEY, Katya Galactionova, Maitreyi Sahu, Samuel Paul Gideon, Saravanakumar Puthupalayam Kaliappan, Chloe Morozoff, Sitara Swarna Rao Ajjampur, Khumbo Kalua, Euripide Avokpaho, Moudachirou Ibikounle, Arianna Rubin Means, James Simwanza, Wongani Lungu, Parfait Houngbegnon, Adrian J F Luty, Rachel Pullan

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Characterization of Listeria monocytogenes strains isolated from soil under organic carrot farming by Maciej Nowak, Zbigniew Paluszak, Natalia Wiktorczyk-Kapischke, Katarzyna Grudlewska-Buda, Anna Budzyńska, Joanna Skonieczna-Kurpiel, Ewa Wałecka-Zacharska, Monika Huse-Kutowska, Krzysztof Skowron

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PATHOGENIC MICROORGANISMS ASSOCIATED WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES by Mihaela Mariș, Sorana Maria Bucur, Mariș Marius, Mariana Păcurar, Kamel Earar

“…These findings reinforce the link between oral microbial agents and periodontal disease in patients with type 2 diabetes. Effective oral hygiene and periodontal treatment are essential in reducing pathogen load and improving glycemic control, potentially lowering the risk of systemic complications such as cardiovascular disease.…”
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"Without a man's decision, nothing works": Building resilience to Rift Valley fever in pastoralist communities in Isiolo Kenya. by Irene N Mutambo, Bernard Bett, Salome A Bukachi

“…Pastoralist men and women employ different approaches, including hygiene practices and mosquito nets, community knowledge dissemination, establishment of new businesses, utilization of healthcare, and indigenous medicines, to reduce the effects of RVF in both humans and livestock. …”
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Between Problem and Request: Are Students Ready to Accept Psychological Help by E. V. Nekhorosheva, D. A. Kasatkina

“…University students demonstrate poor help-seeking behavior for their mental health and wellbeing despite frequently reporting low levels of wellbeing and psychological difficulties.The purpose of the study is to assess students’ awareness of the possibilities of receiving help at the university; identify students’ difficulties and support needs; spot preferred formats for receiving information about mental health, mental hygiene and well-being; and observe attitudes towards psychological support. …”
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THE ROLE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN TREATING SALIVARY GLAND INFECTIONS by Irina Adriana Beuran, Simona Claudia Stefan, Elisabeta Maria Vasca, Robert Marius Grosu, Marius Petrea, Gabriel-Valeriu Popa, Bogdan Oprisan

“…Also, in the case of chronic infections, management may include long-term treatments and preventive measures, such as adequate hydration and maintaining rigorous oral hygiene. Integrated management of patients with systemic conditions, such as Sjogren’s syndrome, is crucial for controlling symptoms and preventing complications. …”
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