Health Sciences

Background: Guided bone regeneration (GBR) is a well-established surgical technique in implant dentistry, aiming to promote new bone formation in deficient alveolar ridges. The method relies on barrier membranes and bone graft materials to exclude soft tissue invasion and enhance osteogenesis. Objective: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of different biomaterials used in GBR associated with dental implant placement, highlighting clinical outcomes and complications.

The FRANCO Theory proposes a clinical approach centered on the dignification of the individual’s life trajectory through two foundational pillars: the "School" (what one lives and transmits) and the "History" (what one becomes as a result of lived experience). This methodology transforms clinical anamnesis into a formative act, reconnecting the patient with their existential mission and promoting a psychiatry oriented toward meaning rather than mere symptom suppression.

This grounded theory study aimed to explore the factors influencing Goskolo binge drinking behavior among youths in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, and to examine the associated negative effects. Using semi-structured interviews, the study employed a purposive sampling technique to select 23 participants, including both male and female youths aged 18-30 who were identified as regular Goskolo drinkers.

Introduction: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is an innovative approachfor the treatment of neurological injuries. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the benefits of combining physiotherapeutic intervention with tDCSto improve functionality, balance, and pain levelsin patients with neurological sequelae. Methodology: Thisoriginal, experimental study includednine patients with neurological sequelae: two with adult ataxic cerebral palsy, four with stroke sequelae, two with spinal cord injury sequelae, and one with cerebral palsy.

Background: One of the most prevalent cancers afflicting people worldwide is leukemia. Leukemia was the eleventh leading cause of death from malignant illnesses worldwide in 2018, accounting for 437,033 cases and 309,006 fatalities, making it the fifteenth most prevalent diagnosed malignancy. Acute leukemias are malignant clonal illnesses of blood-forming organs that affect one or more hematopoietic system cell lines.

Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH) is a critical public health issue in Guyana, yet local data remain limited. This retrospective cross-sectional study reviewed medical records of 59 adult patients admitted with sICH at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation from October 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, to assess prevalence, risk factors, clinical presentation, treatment, and outcomes. Of 137 stroke cases, sICH comprised 43.1%, predominantly affecting males (76.3%) aged 61-70 (30.5%), with hypertension (39%) as the leading risk factor.

This case study explores the therapeutic effects of the AIMIL Cleansing-Toning-Moisturizing (CTM) regimen, combined with Ayurvedic oral treatments—Amycordial and BGR-34—on a 28-year-old female dentist suffering from acne vulgaris linked to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), insulin resistance, and iron deficiency anemia. Previous treatments with allopathic and homeopathic methods had worsened her skin condition.

Objectives: To highlight the specificities of blast trauma in our context and analyzetheir management. Material and Method: Single-center, retrospective study from April 1, 2018 to January 31, 2020. Inclusion criteria: Patients admitted in emergency for explosion trauma. Results: 11 patients included. Average age was 37.82 The sex ratio (M/F) was 4.5. The injuries during industrial explosions were the mostnumerous (63.64% n=07). Among the injuries recorded we had (9.09% n=01) primary injuries, (18.18% n=02) secondary injuries, (9.09% n=01) tertiary injuries.

Objective: This retrospective cross-sectional study analyzed autopsy records (2018–2023) from Guyana’s sole referral hospital to identify leading causes of natural deaths, with emphasis on diabetes and elderly populations. Methods: Data from 10,975 autopsies were analyzed using SPSS v23. Natural deaths (n=6,694) were categorized by etiology, with subgroup analyses for diabetics (n=1,798) and elders ≥60 years (n=2,180). Results: Cardiovascular diseases accounted for 51.2% of natural deaths, followed by respiratory infections (20.2%) and cerebrovascular events (13.5%).

A fronteira de Machipanda, localizada entre Moçambique e Zimbabwe, constitui um ponto estratégico que tem promovido a migração entre estas duas nações. A porosidade desta fronteira constitui um fenómeno intrincado, decorrente da intersecção de múltiplos factores socioeconómicos, políticos e históricos, que exercem impactos substanciais nas vidas dos indivíduos que residem nessa área.