Lourdes, a major religious tourism destination, between crisis and transition? by Nathalie Jarraud, Sylvie Clarimont

“…These initiatives are not universally welcomed by local tourism professionals, who find it difficult to consider a new approach to the destination. …”
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Varied Presentations Of Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus – What Makes Pakistani Lupus Patients Different by Muhammad Shahzad Manzoor, Shamaila Mumtaz, Faran Maqbool, Darakhshaan Samar, Muhammad Hammas Adil, Javaria Malik

“…Conclusions: Fatigue was the most commonly recorded symptom while Neuropsychiatric SLE was the most commonly observed systemic manifestation in the Pakistani population followed by mucocutaneous involvement, serositis, arthralgias and renal involvement. …”
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Clinical outcomes of circumcisions and prevalence of complications of male circumcisions: A five-year retrospective analysis at a teaching hospital in Ghana. by Sylvester Appiah Boakye, Frank Obeng

“…Male circumcision is increasing in popularity due to its medical benefits, including reducing HIV prevalence. It is commonly performed by both health and non-health professionals, with most circumcisions occurring during the neonatal period. …”
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Aging in Place: Evolution of a Research Topic Whose Time Has Come by Sarinnapha Vasunilashorn, Bernard A. Steinman, Phoebe S. Liebig, Jon Pynoos

“…Over the past 30 years, policy makers and professionals who provide services to older adults with chronic conditions and impairments have placed greater emphasis on conceptualizing aging in place as an attainable and worthwhile goal. …”
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Research priorities for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: a UK priority setting partnership by Tess Harris, Albert Ong, Paul J D Winyard, Richard N Sandford, Maryrose Tarpey, Hannah R Bridges, Wendy D Brown, Natasha L O’Brien, Ann C Daly, Bharat K Jindal, Gillian S Mundy, Albert J Power, John Sayer, Roslyn J Simms, Patricia D Wilson

“…Objectives Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common inherited kidney condition, accounting for 7%–10% of patients with kidney failure. …”
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Disentangling self-management goal setting and action planning: A scoping review. by Stephanie Anna Lenzen, Ramon Daniëls, Marloes Amantia van Bokhoven, Trudy van der Weijden, Anna Beurskens

“…Moreover, our results might encourage professionals to become more aware of the phases of the goal setting process and of strategies emphasizing on patient reflection. …”
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The Unforeseen Diagnosis: Hyperparathyroidism-Jaw Tumour Syndrome Case Report and Review of the Literature by Maxim Barnett, Farhan Ahmed, Radu Mihai, Asha Rattan, Malik Asif Humayun

“…Hypercalcaemia and its systemic sequelae are a relatively common finding amongst patients in the field of endocrinology. …”
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What happens when you stop using the combined contraceptive pill? A qualitative study protocol on consequences and supply needs for women who discontinued the combined contraceptiv... by Matthias Richter, Liane Schenk, Gertraud Stadler, Jana Niemann

“…Subsequently, expert interviews with health professionals who work with women who discontinue COCs will also be conducted. …”
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Withdrawal from Long-Term Use of Unusually High-Dose Oxazepam by Antti Mustonen, Juhani Leijala, Johanna Aronranta, Antero Lassila, Mauri Aalto, Janne Koskimäki

“…Relapses after withdrawal are common. BZD withdrawal can cause complications including seizures, suicidal behavior, anxiety, and depression. …”
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Unusual Complication of Hemodialysis Cuffed Catheter Tunnel Infection and Unconventional Therapeutical Decision: A Report of Two Cases by Biser K. Borisov, Stela P. Linkova

“…Infectious complications are the most common chronic complications observed in patients undergoing hemodialysis with central venous catheters. …”
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Environmental Archaeology and Heritage in Dakhla Oasis, Egypt by Karin Kindermann, Richard Bussmann

“…Debates about archaeological heritage in Egypt are commonly focused on the spectacular monuments of the Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman periods. …”
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Is My Tree Safe? Recognizing Conditions that Increase the Likelihood of Tree Failure by Drew C. McLean, Andrew K. Koeser, Robert J. Northrop, Gitta Hasing

“…A key step in reducing the potential for tree-related injury or property damage is learning to identify common tree defects associated with increased risk of failure. …”
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Is My Tree Safe? Recognizing Conditions that Increase the Likelihood of Tree Failure by Drew C. McLean, Andrew K. Koeser, Robert J. Northrop, Gitta Hasing

“…A key step in reducing the potential for tree-related injury or property damage is learning to identify common tree defects associated with increased risk of failure. …”
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Models for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Corporate Training Programs for Managers on the Principle of Cross-Functionality by M. I. Inozemtsev, M. K. Marushina, A. M. Mirzoyeva

“…The results are of interest to corporate training and continuing education professionals during the planning and development phase of educational programs.…”
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State of the art and new directions using DNA and other molecular markers in forensic entomology by David Haymer

“…The use of these new sets of markers has significantly enhanced the ability of forensic entomologists to identify insects associated with human cadavers and to provide improved estimates of the time elapsed since death, commonly referred to as the postmortem interval (PMI), along with other valuable information for crime scene investigations. …”
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Dental Trauma following Animal Attack: A Case Report by Meetkumar Dedania, Nimisha Shah, Sankalp Mahajan, Riddhi Thakkar

“…Animal attacks are a common cause of human injuries worldwide, with human-leopard encounters frequently reported in India. …”
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Thyroid Dysfunction Prevalence and Risk Factors in the Southeastern Part of Bangladesh: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Muhammad Shahadat Hossen, Md. Mahmodul Islam, Abhijit Das, Md. Abdur Rahman Ripon, Mohammad Tohidul Amin, Mohammad Anwarul Basher, Md. Mamun Or Rashid

“…ABSTRACT Background and Aims Globally thyroid disorders (TDs) are common health issues including in the Southeast Asian region. …”
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Chronic Non-communicable Diseases in Health Care Workers: a Multidisciplinary Approach by Teresa Rodríguez Rodríguez, Darianna María Muñiz Cabeza

“…<br /><strong>Conclusions:</strong> professionals, women and workers aged 40 to 50 years predominated. …”
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Gastrointestinal transit time of radiopaque ingested foreign bodies in children: experience of two paediatric tertiary centres by Chen Xiang Ang, Win Kai Mun, Marion Margaret Aw, Diana Lin, Shu-Ling Chong, Lin Yin Ong, Shireen Anne Nah

“…Introduction: Foreign body (FB) ingestion is a common paediatric emergency. While guidelines exist for urgent intervention, less is known of the natural progress of FBs passing through the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). …”
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Following Up Patients With Chronic Pain Using a Mobile App With a Support Center: Unicenter Prospective Study by Marta Antonia Gómez-González, Nicolas Cordero Tous, Javier De la Cruz Sabido, Carlos Sánchez Corral, Beatriz Lechuga Carrasco, Marta López-Vicente, Gonzalo Olivares Granados

“… Abstract BackgroundChronic pain is among the most common conditions worldwide and requires a multidisciplinary treatment approach. …”
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