Associations of Trauma Severity with Mean Platelet Volume and Levels of Systemic Inflammatory Markers (IL1β, IL6, TNFα, and CRP) by Baris Alper, Baris Erdogan, Mehmet Özgür Erdogan, Korkut Bozan, Murat Can

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Heart Shaped Anterior Neck Lipoma Mimicking Thyroid Mass: A Case Report by Abdus Samad Ansari, Dhiraj Chaurasia, Bikash Yadav, Season Shrestha, Inku Shrestha Basnet

“…Early suspicion of this prevalent condition in the given unusual location can guide them towards appropriate diagnostic approach and treatment decisions, ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing diagnostic complexity for healthcare professionals.…”
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A Qualitative Exploration of Emotional Experiences in Patients with Thin Endometrium Undergoing Repeated Cancellations of Frozen-Thawed Embryo Transfer Cycles by Wei Q, Hong X, He Y, Xu M, Jiang X, Shen X, Wang Z

“…The emotional responses elicited were systematically analyzed to identify core themes.Results: Four primary themes emerged: 1) a spectrum of negative emotional responses; 2) deterioration in marital relationships; 3) a pronounced need for professional support, including a) expanded treatment options and b) informational guidance; and 4) diverse coping mechanisms employed by patients.Conclusion: Healthcare providers must recognize and address the complex emotional responses associated with repeated transfer cancellations in patients with TE. …”
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Prevalence and Triggering Factors of Headache among Jordanian Adolescents in Al-Mafraq Region by Mohammed Albashtawy, Nisser Alhroub, Zohair Zafar, Shaher Hamaideh, Laith Al-Osoufe, Malakeh Malak, Mahmoud Bashtawi, Asem Abdalrahim, Ahmad Rayan, Sa’d Albashtawy, Abdullah Alkhawaldeh, Ma’en Aljezawi, Mohammed Jallad, Imad Abu Khader, Bayan Albashtawy, Muna Al-Kharabsheh

“…Health education programs led by school nurses and other healthcare practitioners are urgently needed.…”
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Vaccination Coverage of the Elderly in Greece: A Cross-Sectional Nationwide Study by Dimitrios Papagiannis, Georgios Rachiotis, Anargiros Mariolis, Efterpi Zafiriou, Konstantinos I. Gourgoulianis

“…Two hundred general practitioners (GPs) around the country from the primary healthcare system were invited to “participate,” and one hundred fifty from them participated in the present study. …”
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Risky Sexual Behavior Leading to HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections among Egyptian Substance Abusers: A Cross-Sectional Stud... by Atef Y. Bakhoum, Max O. Bachmann, Ehab El Kharrat, Remon Talaat

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Chronic pelvic pain treatment understanding what matters: a social media survey by Selina Johnson, Emma Evans, Dharani K Hapangama

“…Notably, only 26% of respondents report satisfaction with their healthcare experience, suggesting that current treatment approaches do not address these themes. …”
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Fuzzy goal programming approach for solving linear fractional programming problems with fuzzy conditions by Rajeev Prasad, Indrani Maiti, Sapan Das, Surapati Pramanik, Tarni Mandal

“…Predicting the exact outcome of a real-life problem, which may occur in various fields like the industrial or healthcare sector, is challenging. Due to high information uncertainty and complicated factors influencing the industrial sector, traditional data-driven prediction approaches can hardly reflect real changes in practical situations. …”
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Transformations of Medical and Vaccine Diplomacies in the COVID-19 Era by I. I. Arsentyeva

“…There is also a considerable increase in the role of healthcare in foreign policy of a number of States using medical and vaccine diplomacies as a means of achieving political goals. …”
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Awareness of postpartum depression among midwives and pregnant women in Arkhangelsk, Arctic Russia by Elena Nechaeva, Olga Kharkova, Vitaly Postoev, Andrej M. Grjibovski, Elisabeth Darj, Jon Øyvind Odland

“…More research on maternal mental health, particularly among healthcare professionals and pregnant mothers, could help identify PPD risks and reduce its prevalence. …”
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Evaluation of a manual-based training program in changing auxiliary nurse midwives (ANMs) knowledge, attitudes, and skills related to maternal mental health by Vijayalakshmi Poreddi, Sailaxmi Gandhi, Ramachandra, Sundarnag Ganjekar, Geetha Desai, Prabha S. Chandra

“…While it is crucial to integrate maternal mental health into mother and child health services, research on strengthening the knowledge and skills of primary healthcare providers on maternal mental health is limited in India. …”
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Basic Medical Emergency Treatment for Maxillofacial Injuries by Ilirian Lenjani, Fatime Lenjani, Mentor Mustafa, Agron Dogjani, Basri Lenjani

“…., BLS-AED, ACLS, PHTLS, BTLS, ATLS) are crucial and empowering for healthcare professionals managing maxillofacial trauma in polytrauma patients. …”
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The U.S.-China Rivalry in Africa: Challenges and Prospects by V. K. Parkhomenko

“…It is possible to find some common ground, for example, in developing market relations, promoting infrastructure projects, combating piracy, expanding healthcare facilities in the African states, etc. According to the author, such an approach could prioritize the issues of peace and the development of the African peoples.…”
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Understanding the Impact of the Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) Gene on Age-related Macular Degeneration: A Comprehensive Study by Saranya Velmurugan, Rashmi Pauline, Gurudeva Chandrashekar, Langeswaran Kulanthaivel, Gowtham Kumar Subbaraj

“…As the global population ages, the prevalence of AMD is expected to rise, leading to substantial socioeconomic impacts and increased healthcare costs. The disease manifests primarily in two forms, neovascular and non-neovascular, with genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors playing a pivotal role in disease susceptibility and progression. …”
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Hypnosis in the Perioperative Management of Breast Cancer Surgery: Clinical Benefits and Potential Implications by Arnaud Potié, Fabienne Roelants, Audrey Pospiech, Mona Momeni, Christine Watremez

“…Moreover, hypnosis is inexpensive, an important consideration given current financial concerns in healthcare. Of course, large randomized prospective studies are now needed to confirm the observed advantages of hypnosis in the field of oncology.…”
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Ovarian Adenomatoid Tumor Coexisting with Mature Cystic Teratoma: A Rare Case Report by Mingxia Shi, Firas Al-Delfi, Majd Al Shaarani, Kurt Knowles, James Cotelingam

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COVID-19 vaccination: Knowledge and perception of beneficiaries at a tertiary care center in Haryana, India by Garima Sangwan, Nitika Sharma, Rajesh Garg

“…Despite the availability of vaccines, there were reports of vaccine hesitancy among people, including healthcare workers. The study aims to assess the level of knowledge about vaccines available in India, the perception of people towards COVID-19 vaccine and the experiences of people who took the vaccine. …”
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Learning Curves of Macintosh Laryngoscope in Nurse Anesthetist Trainees Using Cumulative Sum Method by Panthila Rujirojindakul, Edward McNeil, Rongrong Rueangchira-urai, Niranuch Siripunt

“…This skill is taught to many anesthetic healthcare professionals, including nurse anesthetists. …”
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Machine learning and public health policy evaluation: research dynamics and prospects for challenges by Zhengyin Li, Hui Zhou, Zhen Xu, Qingyang Ma

“…BackgroundPublic health policy evaluation is crucial for improving health outcomes, optimizing healthcare resource allocation, and ensuring fairness and transparency in decision-making. …”
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Non-operative approaches to major blunt hepatic (Grade IV): a case report by Amirreza Salehi, Mansoor Kodori, Mohammad Sohrabi

“…Over the past 2 decades, non-operative management has become increasingly prevalent, particularly in urban healthcare settings, due to its ability to manage hepatic trauma without surgical risks. …”
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