Differentiating Between Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic Solution and Water-Free Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Solution 0.1% for Dry Eye Disease: A Review of Preclinical and Clinical Char... by Laura M. Periman, Darrell E. White, Douglas Katsev

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The Importance of Positive Attitudes Toward Disability Among Future Health and Education Professionals: A Comparative Study by Luisa Gámez-Calvo, Jesús Muñoz-Jiménez, Margarita Gozalo

“…Tailored coursework and practical training can promote better healthcare and inclusive educational practices in future health and education professionals. …”
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Neurotoxicological manifestations among drug abusers admitted to Alexandria poison unit and Al-Mamora hospital: prospective study by Haidy Megahed, Maha Ghanem, Ayman Abdelshafi

“…Smoking and repeated relapses were common, highlighting the chronic and challenging nature of drug abuse.Conclusion: Drug abuse is a persistent problem requiring community awareness and collaboration among ministries. A targeted healthcare program with preventive and curative measures is essential to mitigate its impact.…”
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Tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis management in laryngectomy patients during the COVID-19 pandemic by David P. Goldstein, Gilbert Ralph, John R. de Almeida, Ashok R. Jethwa, Jonathan Irish, Douglas B. Chepeha, Dale Brown, Patrick Gullane, John Waldron, Elana Aziza, Lisa Durkin

“…One of the major strategies to reduce transmission of the virus between patients and healthcare workers is deferral of follow-up visits. …”
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Creating National Weights for a Patient-level Longitudinal Database by Onur Baser, Li Wang, Jon Maguire

“…**Method:** The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ) Medicare Expenditures Panel Survey (MEPS) was used as the basis for adjustment methodology. …”
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Natural Language Processing (NLP): Identifying Linguistic Gender Bias in Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) by Site Xu MPH, Mu Sun MD

“…These differences point to a potential mechanism through which gender disparities in healthcare quality may arise, underscoring the need for further investigation and action to address these biases.…”
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Association between air pollution and osteoporosis: A systematic review by Prabowo Nurhasan Agung, Soetrisno, Nurwati Ida, Ardyanto Tonang Dwi, Poncorini Eti, Nurudhin Arief, Dirgahayu Paramasari

“…Background: Osteoporosis is a major worldwide health problem associated with lower bone mineral density (BMD) and higher fracture risk, which contributes to increased morbidity and healthcare costs. Meanwhile, some modifiable environmental factors affect bone health, including air pollution and smoking. …”
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Infant psychomotor development in cases of maternal postpartum depression: Observation of a mother and baby unit by Laure Le Treut, François Poinso, Pauline Grandgeorge, Elisabeth Jouve, Michel Dugnat, Joshua Sparrow, Jokthan Guivarch

“…The mother and baby unit (MBU) is a healthcare system available to infants and their mothers during the postpartum period in a psychiatric hospital, which provides support and preserves the parent’s role in the child’s daily care. …”
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The Relevance and Potential Role of Orbital Fat in Inflammatory Orbital Diseases: Implications for Diagnosis and Treatment by Prince Dadson, Peter Ngum, Luis Eduardo Juarez-Orozco, Michael Ntodie, Piotr Loba

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Hybrid power system options for off-grid rural electrification in northwestern region of Nigeria by Boluwaji Moses Olomiyesan, Onyedi David Oyedum

“…The adoption of this hybrid system in the study locations will boost the social, educational, and economic activities in the villages leading to better education, improved healthcare delivery and enhancement of local businesses.…”
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A Case of Primary Amyloidosis Involving Liver, Stomach, Intestines, and Heart without Evident Kidney Involvement by L. S. Kholopov, N. B. Gubegrits, O. A. Dyadyk, Yu. E. Chirkov, Yu. V. Tsohoyeva

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Differential phase angle spectrum for liquid detection in functionalized surface roughness polymeric electrode by Gomez-Sanchez John Alexander, Bueno Luciano de Souza Ribero

“…The conductive polymeric electrodes using 3D printing are an innovative material development with the advantage of the flexibility of integrating isolated polymers with a higher electrical conductivity of carbon-based materials, generating new possibilities in environmental, healthcare, and food monitoring. Based on the morphology, geometric arrangement, and dielectric properties of the composites, the performance of the electrodes is improved. …”
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Why are women still leaving academic medicine? A qualitative study within a London Medical School by Christopher J Peters, Lesley Regan, Victoria Salem, Clare Lloyd, Dhruti Hirani

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Comparative Study of Antibacterial Activity of Cistus ladanifer L. Leaves Extracted by Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction and Maceration by Houda Chtibi, Kaoutar Harboul, Taofiq Benali, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Khabbach Abdelamjid, Said Louahlia, Jactty Chew, Long Chiau Ming, Khalil Hammani

“… Addressing infectious diseases poses a significant healthcare challenge due to the growing resistance of microorganisms to antibiotics. …”
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GC-MS Analysis and Study of the Antimicrobial Activity of Citrus paradisi, Citrus aurantifolia, and Citrus sinensis Peel Essential Oils as Hand Sanitizer by Isra Osman Mohammed, Ayat Ahmed Alrasheid, Saad Mohammed Hussein Ayoub

“…In the setting of healthcare, the use of hand sanitizers and antiseptics for hand hygiene is of paramount importance to avoid transfer of pathogenic microorganism through hand and skin contact. …”
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When Stroke Disguises as Dementia: A Case of Missed Cerebral Venous Thrombosis by Tina Moghadam Fard, Mehrnaz Hosseinzadeh, MohammadAli Shokri, Mostafa Almasi‐Dooghaee, Fatemeh Sadat Mirfazeli

“…It emphasizes that a collaborative effort between psychiatrists, neurologists, radiologists, and other healthcare members is essential for accurate diagnosis and timely intervention, which can significantly alter the management and outcome for the patient.…”
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Synthesis and Evaluation of the Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitory Activities of Some Flavonoids Derived from Naringenin by The-Huan Tran, Thi-Thu-Hien Vo, Thi-Quynh-Nhi Vo, Thi-Cam-Nhung Cao, Thai-Son Tran

“…AD has been putting a huge socioeconomic burden on the healthcare systems of many developed countries with aging populations. …”
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Prehospital Emergency Service Use for Substance-Related Issues before and during COVID-19 by Esra Kabadayi Sahin, Eren Usul

“…The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the healthcare system and disproportionally affected individuals with substance use. …”
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Quo Vadis PCA? A Review on Current Concepts, Economic Considerations, Patient-Related Aspects, and Future Development with respect to Patient-Controlled Analgesia by S. Nardi-Hiebl, L. H. J. Eberhart, M. Gehling, T. Koch, T. Schlesinger, P. Kranke

“…The importance of education is still eminent, and new educational formats are tested to train healthcare professionals and patients likewise. New PCA technology can support the implementation of efficient processes to reduce workload and human errors; however, these new products come with a cost, which is not necessarily reflected through beneficial budget impact or significant improvements in patient outcome. …”
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Minority ethnicity patient satisfaction and experience: results of the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey in England by Henrik Moller, Richard J Pinder, Jamie Ferguson

“…Ethnic minority patients also reported lower confidence in, and less understanding of, healthcare professionals, including clinical nurse specialists, doctors and ward nurses.Conclusions Given the diversity of the British population, as well as the clustering of ethnic minority patients in certain urban areas, a better understanding of the expectations and additional needs of ethnic minority patients is required to improve their experience of and satisfaction with cancer care.…”
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