Neural correlates of reduction in self-judgment after mindful self-compassion training: A pilot study with resting state fMRI by Diane Joss, Michael Datko, Charisma I. Washington, Mary A. Tresvalles, Mihriye Mete, Sara W. Lazar, Zev Schuman-Olivier, Elizabeth A. Hoge

“…Self-judgment is a trans-diagnostic symptom among various psychological disorders, therefore can be a therapeutic target for many common psychiatric conditions. Self-judgment often arises among those who experienced childhood maltreatment, which increases the risk for developing comorbid psychiatric disorders that are resistant to traditional pharmacological and psychological interventions. …”
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Characterization of the nutritional status of university students, Medellín-Colombia, 2022 by María Eugenia Muñoz-Galeano, Eliana Londoño-Cano, Carlos Andrés Vargas-Alzate

“…A statistical association was observed between BMI and both academic programs and age. While the consumption of natural foods was common, there was also a high intake of ultra-processed foods. …”
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Detection of Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Rodents, Shrews and Cats in Unguja Island, Zanzibar by Cynthia M. Paul, Ally A. Ally, Ernatus M. Mkupasi, Martin J. Martin, Abdul A.S. Katakweba

“…Felid vertebrates including cats serve as the definitive hosts of T. gondii and rodents and shrews are among the common intermediate and reservoir hosts. Little is known about the infection in both humans and animals despite the high interaction between humans and cats on the island. …”
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Antibiogram of uropathogens from cases of urinary tract infections in a tertiary care hospital: A cross-sectional study. by Dr. Nazia Begum Mohammed, Richa Choudary Cherukuri, Dr. Jyothi pendyala, Dr. K. Parameswari

“…Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections affecting people of all ages. …”
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THE EFFECT OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON SUBOPTIMAL HEALTH STATUSE by I. A. Кrylova, A. L. Slobodjanjuk, V. I. Kupaev, M. S. Nurdinа

“…Statistical processing was carried out by programs Microsoft Excel 2010 and Statistica 10,0.Research result. …”
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A point prevalence survey of antimicrobial use in hospitalized patients at two hospitals in Western Kenya: 2022 by Emmah Nyaboke, Joseph Ogola, Mitchel Okumu, Joan Wasike, Carolyne Naliaka, Victor Lusweti, Lydia Anyanzwa, Peter Kamau, Eunice Omesa, Tabitha Kimani, Ruth Omani

“…Among the 361 patients, 223 (61.8%) were on antibiotics. The most common antibiotics used were ceftriaxone (123/237; 34.5%), metronidazole (89/237; 24.9%), and flucloxacillin (36/237; 10.1%). …”
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Pet Dog Choice in Hong Kong and Mainland China: Exploring Owners’ Motivations, Behaviours, and Perceptions by Hei Tung Yim, Kate Jade Flay, Omid Nekouei, Paulo Vinicius Steagall, Julia A. Beatty

“…Our study reveals commonalities with other regions in drivers for, and perceptions of, pet dogs. …”
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Microbial prevalence and understanding of their antimicrobial susceptibility in urinary tract of patients attending at shar teaching hospital (2018–2022) by Othman Abdulrahman Mohammed, Karzan Taha Abubakr, Abbas Yaghoobi, Hokar Haji Khdhir, Derin Hussein Ali, Paiwand Karim Abdalrahman, Bilal Mohammed Ali, Sahar Hussein Hamarashid

“…Abstract Objective Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are among the most common microbial infections in humans globally, a leading cause for medical consultation, and the main contributor to antibiotic consumption. …”
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Prevalence and burden of HBV–HIV co-morbidity: a global systematic review and meta-analysis by Mequanente Dagnaw, Mequanente Dagnaw, Achenef Asmamaw Muche, Bisrat Misganaw Geremew, Lemma Derseh Gezie

“…Because of the shared modes of transmission, co-infections of HBV are common among people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. …”
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Demographic, health, and behaviors profile of Saudi Arabia’s aging population 2022–2023 by Nasser F. Bindhim, Nasser F. Bindhim, Mohammed Senitan, Madhawi N. Almutairi, Leen S. Alhadlaq, Sundus A. Alnajem, Maryam Ali Alfaifi, Nora A. Althumiri, Nora A. Althumiri

“…These findings highlight the urgent need for targeted health interventions and educational programs tailored to older people, aiming to improve their quality of life and contribute to the national goals outlined in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.…”
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RESISTANCE TO THE BLAST AGENT AND THE MORPHOBIOLOGICALFEATURES OF GENOTYPES IN THE Oryza sativa L. COLLECTION FROM VARIOUS ECOLOGICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL GROUPS IN CONDITIONS OF КUBAN... by T. L. Korotenko, O. A. Bragina, I. I. Suprun, Zh. M. Mukhina, Yu. V. Epifanovich, A. A. Petrukhnenko, T. А. Khorina

“…The most common and harmful disease of the agricultural crop rice is a “burn” caused by the fungus Magnoporthe grisea (Hebert) Barr, the causative agent of rice blast. …”
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‘Self-Image’ Features in Gifted Senior Preschoolers by Elena S. Belova

“…At the same time, the following ‘self-image’ aspects common to both groups were identified: the predominance of self-characteristics of the subjective category (personality traits, skills, etc.) and emotionally positive responses. …”
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Environmental responsibility in the Israeli health system in the era of climate change: a required paradigm shift by Raanan Raz, Maya Negev, Michael Hauzer, Eliaz Miller, Ora Paltiel, Meidad Kissinger

“…This article reviews healthcare’s most common emission sources, including energy consumption, transportation, food, waste, supplies, and the supply chain. …”
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Risk factors for multiple skin abscesses among community-recruited people who inject drugs in Los Angeles, CA, and Denver, CO: a cross-sectional study by Siddhi S. Ganesh, Gilbert A. Orta Portillo, Daniel R. Trigo, Katrina Ninh, Karina Dominguez Gonzalez, Patricia Wilkins, Eric Kovalsky, Karen F. Corsi, Joshua Barocas, Ricky N. Bluthenthal

“…Introduction: Skin abscesses are one of the most common infections among people who inject drugs (PWID). …”
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Aggression and Risk Behaviors in a Group of Adolescents with High-Functioning Autism by Mihaela Moise, Lucia Emanuela Andrei, Ilinca Mihailescu, Alexandra Mariana Buica, Florina Rad

“…Future research should expand sample diversity, explore gender differences, include common comorbidities like ADHD, and investigate longitudinal and neurobiological patterns of anger regulation in ASD.…”
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Empowering Future Mothers: A School Intervention Approach to Promote Breastfeeding Awareness among Adolescent Girls in Rural Uttar Pradesh, India by Kritika Tiwari, Priya Arora

“…Implementing similar programs could enhance breastfeeding practices, thereby improving maternal and child health outcomes in resource-limited settings.…”
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SOME ISSUES OF THE FUNCTIONAL HEALTH AMONG MOSCOW SCHOOLCHILDREN by O. V. Andreeva, K. G. Gurevich, A. D. Fesyun, V. V. Odintsova, D. A. Pustovalov, A. N. Oranskaya, E. A. Dmitriyeva, E. V. Okunkova

“…The researchers of this problem considering various risk factors affecting the health of the functional reserves of that category of persons, the most common of which is the development of excess body weight, ranging from the simple overeating and inactivity, genetic problems to complex mechanisms of metabolic disorders in tissue and molecular levels. …”
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Implementation of Clinical Practice Guidelines to Prevent Cervical Cancer: Mixed Methods Study by Oliver C Ezechi, Folahanmi T Akinsolu, Olunike R Abodunrin, Oluwabukola M Ola, Chisom Obi-Jeff, Ishak K Lawal, George U Eleje, Joseph D Tucker, Juliet I Iwelunmor

“… BackgroundCervical cancer is a common cause of death among women globally, particularly in Africa. …”
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“Just having experience is not enough”: development and evaluation of a training for interpreters working in community settings – a mixed-methods study by Saskia Hanft-Robert, Christoph Breitsprecher, Mike Mösko, Mike Mösko

“…BackgroundAcross community settings, such as healthcare, interpreters play an important role in facilitating communication when service users and providers do not share a common language sufficiently. Because most countries lack legal standards in the field of Community Interpreting, Community Interpreters (CIPs) are often not adequately trained for this activity, and the need for formal training is increasingly emphasized. …”
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Mapping the colorectal cancer patient journey in Egypt: A qualitative study of diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyle perspectives. by Assem Gebreal, Karim Abdeltawab, Omar Hesham, Samr Kolkas, Somaia Khamess, Omnia Fouad, Mahmoud Ebeid, Omar Tarek, Aya Khaled, Hamza Mahmoud, Mahmoud Bassiony, Yara Adel, Muhammed Helmi, Maryam Mansour, Omnia Nahas, Barbara Hansen, Waleed Arafat, Mona N Fouad, Elabrar Ebrahim, Ahmed Ashour Badawy, Lori Brand Bateman

“…<h4>Background</h4>Colorectal cancer (CRC) in Egypt presents a significant public health challenge, ranking as the 7th most common cancer and the 8th leading cause of cancer deaths. …”
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