The characteristics of dermatology inpatients seen at the quaternary Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in Durban, South Africa, over a 5-year period – 2015 - 2020 by L Mthembu, J T Masuka, K Duze, A Mosam

“…These services remain essential in the holistic management of patients. …”
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Ultrafine industrial aerosol as an occupational risk factor for sintering industry workers by L. P. Sharavara, N. M. Dmytrukha, I. M. Andrusyshyna

“…Values of the total surface area and surface volume of suspended particulate matter of the nano-sized range had their maximum in the tail part and near the head of the sintering machine, the lowest values were recorded around the control room and among the employees of the plant management department. The highest mass concentration of ultrafine particles was recorded in the tail part of the sintering machine (22.55 μg/m3 to 508.35 μg/m3), which is associated with a significant amount of suspended particulate matter of a larger size (≥115.5 nm). …”
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Clinical anxiety among a sample of dental students in South Sinai by Christine Raouf George Mikhail, Mai Hamdy Ragab, Yousra Ahmed, Eman D. El Desouky, Fatma E. A. Hassanein, Mohamed Bekhit, Marwa Hassan Mostafa

“…Dental students may benefit from stress management classes, mentorship programs, and improved clinical supervision in order to reduce clinical anxiety and build resilience.…”
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The Role of Advanced Cardiac Imaging in Monitoring Cardiovascular Complications in Patients with Extracardiac Tumors: A Descriptive Review by Annamaria Tavernese, Valeria Cammalleri, Rocco Mollace, Giorgio Antonelli, Mariagrazia Piscione, Nino Cocco, Myriam Carpenito, Carmelo Dominici, Massimo Federici, Gian Paolo Ussia

“…Comprehensive cardiovascular imaging should be integral to the clinical management of cancer patients. Echocardiography remains highly effective for assessing cardiac function, including systolic performance and ventricular filling pressures, with speckle-tracking echocardiography offering early insights into chemotoxicity-related myocardial damage. …”
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The relationship between non-HDL-C/HDL-C ratio and bone mineral density: an NHANES study by Shuo Qi, Biao Peng, Zhanwang Xu, Daodi Qiu, Guoqing Tan

“…This study suggests that controlling NHHR levels may be a potential intervention target for bone health management, particularly for individuals with low-to-middle BMI, males, and younger populations. …”
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Immediate effect of electrical vestibular stimulation on autonomic and respiratory parameters and reaction time in patients with Parkinson’s disease by Asha G, Varun Manjunath, Karthik N, Yashica Gowda R, Sai Sailesh Kumar Goothy, Rohit Singh Chouhan, Anitha Lakshmi

“…Further detailed studies are recommended with long-term administration of electrical stimulation to recommend the use of electrical vestibular nerve stimulation in the management of non-motor symptoms in PD patients.…”
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Improving diagnostics and surveillance of malaria among displaced people in Africa by Toufik Abdul-Rahman, Oyinbolaji Akinwande Ajetunmobi, Gafar Babatunde Bamigbade, Innocent Ayesiga, Muhammad Hamza Shah, Tolulope Sharon Rumide, Abdurahman Babatunde Adesina, Ganiyat Adekemi Adeshina, Oluwabusola Elizabeth Oni, Bet-ini Nsikak Christian, Abdullahi Tunde Aborode, Andrew Awuah Wireko, Hala Ibrahim Thaalibi, Iman Mustafa Abdalla, Sewar Basheer Banimusa, Justice Ndubuisi Jonathan, Isreal Ayobami Onifade, Md Ariful Haque

“…Moreover, the implementation of environmental management, the incorporation of health services, and the utilization of adaptable healthcare interventions are essential for reducing the effects of malaria. …”
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Synergistic Effects of Thymoquinone and Carob Powder versus Dexamethasone in the Model of Asthma in Pregnant Rats: New Insights into their Therapeutic Effects by Ameerah Fadhil Ahmed, Şule Coşkun Cevher, Emine Gülceri Güleç Peker, Barbaros Balabanlı, Meral Ebegil

“…The aim of this study was to reveal the strength of the effects of thymoquinone (TQ) and carob powder administration, which are known to have two different strong antioxidant effects during pregnancy, on the oxidative event in the mother with the diet management strategies. Methods: In this study, it was tried to improve the asthmatic pregnant rat and to determine the direction of oxidant-antioxidant balance with a holistic antioxidant complex Female rats were divided into 3 groups: asthmatic pregnant group (1) sensitized via an intraperitoneal injection of ovalbumin (OVA) with alum on days 0 and 14 and exposed to aerosolized OVA 3 days over the subsequent 1 week then coupled with male rats to get pregnant; asthmatic pregnant with TQ and carob (CS) group (2) sensitized as above then administered each of TQ and CS on the last 5 days of pregnancy; and asthmatic pregnant with dexamethasone group (3) sensitized as above then received dexamethasone by intraperitoneal injection on last 5 days of pregnancy. …”
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Nursing of a patient undergoing paravertebral nerve block for lumbar disc herniation (腰椎间盘突出症行椎旁神经阻滞镇痛1例的护理体会) by DONG Wei (董伟), SHEN Hui (申慧), WANG Cuiying (王翠英), ZHANG Xiangju (张香菊), LIU Tianhao (刘天浩), CHANG Shilei (常石磊), XIE Yingdong (解英东), SUN Lei (孙磊)

“…This paper summarized the nursing management for a patient undergoing paravertebral nerve block for lumbar disc herniation (LDH). …”
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Circulating CD3+CD8+ T Lymphocytes as Indicators of Disease Status in Patients With Early Breast Cancer by Han‐Kun Chen, Yi‐Ling Chen, Wei‐Pang Chung, Zhu‐Jun Loh, Kuo‐Ting Lee, Hui‐Ping Hsu

“…Conclusion Circulating CD3+CD8+ CTL emerged as promising prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets in breast cancer management.…”
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CRISPR/Cas12a-based method coupled with isothermal amplification to identify Alternaria spp. isolated from wheat grain samples by Aisha Shaizadinova, Aisha Shaizadinova, Meruyert Amanzholova, Meruyert Amanzholova, Irina Rukavitsina, Sailau Abeldenov, Anuar Rysbekovich Zhumakayev

“…Additionally, these species can contaminate grain with multiple mycotoxins that are harmful to humans and animals. Efficient pest management relies on timely detection and identification of phytopathogens in plant and grain samples, facilitating prompt selection of a crop protection strategy. …”
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A Stock Dividend Model Applying the Value Creation Approach in Iran’s Capital Market: The Generalized Method of Moments by Ebrahim Solati Khosroshahi, Younes Badavar Nahandi, Houshang Taghizadeh

“…ObjectiveOne of the important concerns of managers and economic policymakers is the identification of stock dividend determinants. …”
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Integrating the A2DS2 Score with 24-Hour ASPECTS and red cell distribution width for enhanced prediction of stroke-associated pneumonia following intravenous thrombolysis: model de... by Sarawut Krongsut, Nat Na-Ek, Atiwat Soontornpun, Niyada Anusasnee

“…This novel model offers a practical tool for resource-limited settings, supporting better SAP risk stratification and clinical management.…”
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Assessing validity and reliability of the Transition Shock Scale for Undergraduate Nursing Students (TSS, Chinese version) in associate degree nursing students by Huiting Weng, Ziwei Ding, Li Yang, Bo Zhang, Yuanyuan Luo, Qin Wang

“…Eight experts in nursing management and nursing education were invited to assess the scale’s content validity. …”
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Genetic Rescue of the Dinaric Lynx Population: Insights for Conservation From Genetic Monitoring and Individual‐Based Modelling by Elena Pazhenkova, Matej Bartol, Barbara Boljte, Urša Fležar, Andrea Gazzola, Tomislav Gomerčić, Marjeta Konec, Ivan Kos, Miha Krofel, Jakub Kubala, Ladislav Paule, Mihai Pop, Hubert Potočnik, Barbara Promberger, Robin Rigg, Teodora Sin, Magda Sindičić, Vedran Slijepčević, Astrid Vik Stronen, Ira Topličanec, Tomaž Skrbinšek

“…Our results highlight the fact that reinforcement is just the first step and that long‐term genetic management is needed to keep the population from sliding back towards extinction. …”
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Provocative tests of anal sphincter function correlate with symptoms and subtypes of faecal incontinence by John McLaughlin, Dipesh H Vasant, Asbjørn Mohr Drewes, Abhiram Sharma, Matthew Davenport, Edward Kiff, Karen Telford, Alexander O'Connor, Donghua Liao, Niels Klarskov

“…Therefore, these provocative tests could be used to guide the management of FI in prospective studies.…”
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The role of immunotherapy in the treatment of lip squamous cell carcinoma: A series of six cases and a review of the current literature by Ido Amir, Nir Tsur, Itamar Averbuch, Gideon Bachar, Noga Kurman

“…Adverse effects included severe myositis (n = 1), arthralgia (n = 1), psoriasis (n = 1), esophagitis (n = 1), mild hepatitis (n = 1) and pruritus (n = 2). Management included corticosteroids (topical or systemic) and/or 2nd generation antihistamines and treatment cessation as indicated. …”
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The Groundwater Geochemistry and the Human Health Risk Assessment of Drinking Water in an Area with a High Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu), Sri Lank... by W. S. M. Botheju, J. A. Liyanage, S. D. P. Kannangara

“…Therefore, regular monitoring and better management of water supplies in CKDu prevalent areas are essential to determine the contamination load and reduce the health impacts due to excessive and long-term exposure to the nephrotoxicants.…”
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Life cycle embodied carbon evaluation of a two-bedroom house construction in Ghana: A comparison between stabilized laterite and sancrete building by Theophilus Frimpong Adu, Mohammed D.H. Zebilila, Peter Adzakey, Wilson Ofori Sarkodie, Zakari Mustapha

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Technology Readiness Level and Self-Reported Health in Recipients of an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: Cross-Sectional Study by Natasha Rosenmeier, David Busk, Camilla Dichman, Kim Mechta Nielsen, Lars Kayser, Mette Kirstine Wagner

“…Qualitative interviews highlighted differences in self-management approaches and the experience of support between profiles, emphasizing the essential role of social support toward the rehabilitation journeys of recipients of an ICD. …”
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