Trends and Medical Indications of Cesarean Section in the Public Health Sector by Rebar Yahya Abdullah, Harjeen Rasul Mohammed Ali

“…This hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted at the Maternity Teaching Hospital in Duhok City, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, from January 4 to August 16, 2024. A convenience sampling technique was used to recruit 400 women admitted for cesarean deliveries. …”
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Nanomedicine for Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiac Fibrosis by Montano-Peguero Y, Verdejo HE, Riquelme JA, Kogan MJ, Lavandero S

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Association between weather variables and fascial space infections of the head and neck: a retrospective chart review by Teresa E Fowler, Ryan F Bloomquist, Jeffrey N James

“…Abstract Background The incidence of fascial space infections of the head and neck has long been suggested to correlate with weather patterns, though objective evidence is inconsistent, and a causative effect is difficult to prove. One issue in the existing literature is that correlations between space infections and weather patterns have been assessed in only a few climates, so data from additional regions is needed. …”
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Effect of Body Height on Aerobic Capacity of Young Adults: A Cross-sectional Study by S Kanchan, Kalpesh Satani

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Understanding Pathways from Cognitive Biases to the Risk of Psychosis: A Network Analysis Approach by Xi C, Wang S

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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for LEED Version 4 (LEED-EB v4) Gold Certification Strategies for Existing Buildings in the United States: A Case Study by Svetlana Pushkar

“…Identifying factors that influence the choice of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification strategies for existing office building projects in the United States is a pressing issue requiring attention as it will help LEED professionals select the optimal certification strategy for each project. …”
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POLARIZATION IN MEDIA POLITICAL DISCOURSE ON THE WAR IN UKRAINE: CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS by Larysa V. Pavlichenko

“…The illustrative material was collected by information search and continuous sample from the open access newspapers and magazines issued in the US and Great Britain (The Daily Mail, The Financial Times, The Guardian, The Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and others). …”
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The clinical efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy combined with platelet-rich plasma injection for lumbar disc herniation: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Hua Song, Ying Zhang

“…ObjectiveAlthough percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) has shown favorable outcomes in the treatment of LDH patients, the issue of recurrence caused by potential disc degeneration remains unresolved. …”
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Prevalence of loneliness and associated factors among older adults at Yilmana Densa District, West Gojjam Zone Amhara region, Ethiopia by Desta Menewab Birhane, Negesu Gizaw Demessie, Abere Woretaw Azagew, Hailemichael Kindie Abate, Chilot Kassa Mekonnen

“…BackgroundLoneliness is a growing public health issue, particularly among older adults, owing to various internal and external factors related to ageing. …”
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Modelling and Forecasting Domestic Tourism. Case Study from Armenia by Karen Poghosyan, Gayane Tovmasyan

“…This paper summarizes the arguments and counterarguments within the scientific discussion on the issue of modelling and forecasting domestic tourism. …”
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Application Intention and Influencing Factors of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Patients with Mixed Hemorrhoids: A Cross-Sectional Study in China by Xiong YY, Liu H

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Exploring lack of trust and its impact on access and utilization of primary healthcare services among African immigrant women in the United States: a qualitative study of Ethiopian... by Gashaye Melaku Tefera

“…Abstract Background Lack of trust is a critical issue in healthcare that contributes to the growing disparities in access and utilization of health among minoritized and disadvantaged populations in the U.S. …”
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Predictors of Unsafe Induced Abortion among Women in Ghana by Michael Boah, Stephen Bordotsiah, Saadogrmeh Kuurdong

“…The analysis involved a weighted sample of 1880 women aged 15-49 years who induced abortion in the period 2012-2017. …”
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Adherence to the current guidelines on antibiotic prescription among dental practitioners: A national survey. by Hoda M Abdellatif, Eman I Alsagob, Mamata Hebbal, Sree Lalita Kotha, Mohammed Aldossary, Atrey J Pai Khot, Anu Sara Varghese, Basma Yahya, Ghadah Alajlan, Lamar Alshamrani

“…Following the latest antibiotic guidelines is crucial to combat this issue. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the knowledge regarding antibiotics prescription and investigate the evidence-based practices among dental practitioners in Saudi Arabia.…”
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Knowledge and attitudes of Yemeni dentists in Sana’a city regarding silver diamine fluoride: a cross-sectional study by Nadhem Mohammed Sallam, Somaia Mohammed Alshalfy, Mohammed Nasser Alhajj

“…Methods A paper-based cross-sectional study. The required sample size was 385. The questionnaire was submitted to 400 participants to address the issue of incomplete responses. …”
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The Post-Traumatic Growth Experience in Family Caregivers of People with Dementia: A Descriptive Qualitative Study by Wang Y, Gu Y, Qiu R, Long D, Sun N

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Affective network and default mode network in depressive adolescents with disruptive behaviors by Mi Kim S, Park SY, Kim YI, Son YD, Chung U, Min KJ, Han DH

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Platelet Count and Platelet Hematocrit Correlate to the Occurrence and Postoperative Recurrence in Intrauterine Adhesion Patients by Wei Y, Kao S, Chen M, Yin X

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Risk Prediction Models for Mild Cognitive Impairment in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Xia Z, Cao S, Li T, Qin Y, Zhong Y

“…All studies were assessed to be at high risk of bias, particularly concerning the issue of underreporting in the area of data analysis. …”
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Depression and Its Determinants among Postpartum Mothers Attending at Universal College of Medical Sciences and Teaching Hospital, Bhairahawa, Rupandehi, Nepal by Chet Kant Bhusal, Sigma Bhattarai, Alisha Shrestha, Hem Raj Sharma

“…Postpartum depression is a serious mental health issue linked to maternal morbidity and negative effects for infant’s normal growth, development, and well-being. …”
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