Health Sciences

Introdução: A prevalência de demência em idosos aumenta substancialmente ao longo dos anos, são raros os estudos que associam as causas de óbito nessa população, bem como os fatores de risco modificáveis que alteram esse desfecho. Objetivo: identificar as causas imediatas de óbito de pessoas idosas com demência. Métodos: estudo transversal, observacional e descritivo, com utilização de banco de dados público, proveniente da plataforma DATASUS/SIM (Sistema de Informação de Mortalidade).

Ringworm (Tinea) is a fungal infection affecting the skin, hair, or nails. It is caused by dermatophytes, a group of fungi that thrive on keratin in the outer layers of the skin.

Gastroesophageal disease is a common condition seen in world. Is a chronic GI condition characterised by regurgitation of gastric content into oesophagus. It is characterized by the symptoms of Regurgitation and Heartburn.

Gastroesophageal Organophosphorus (OP) poisoning is a significant global health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Organophosphorus compounds are widely used as pesticides in agriculture and are also associated with industrial use. Accidental or intentional exposure to these compounds can result in severe toxicity and, if untreated, death.

Background: Burn injuries are a significant global health concern, often requiring long-term treatment and rehabilitation. Effective nursing care is essential for improving patient outcomes, preventing complications, and promoting recovery. This systematic review evaluates comprehensive nursing strategies in burn care, focusing on wound management, pain control, infection prevention, psychological support, and rehabilitation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, and patient outcomes. In India, AI adoption in OMFS is growing due to advancements in machine learning, imaging technologies, and robotic-assisted surgery. This review explores the current status of AI in OMFS within India, highlighting key applications, challenges, and future prospects.

Birth position can be influenced by many different factors including setting, mother's choice, caregiver preference, or medical intervention. The position assumed by women during birth is influenced by several complex factors. Historically, mothers used physiologically appropriate labor positions such as squatting, sitting up right, and even standing in the birthing process. Currently in obstetric practice, these alternative positions infrequently are used during labor while the supine position has come to be accepted as ‘best practice’ in hospital-based deliveries.

Fungal ability to produce pigments and organic acids has crucial role in discoloration and degradation of different types of stone in cultural property. Additionally, stone objects may support novel communities of microorganisms that are active in bio-deterioration process. This investigation focuses on mycological analysis of microbial bio-film from Queen’s Mosque at Sarangpur, Ahmedabad of Gujarat State made of sandstone, and which was heavily colonized by fungi. The 12 fungal flora including filamentous micro fungi with specific distribution on sandstone substrate were isolated.

Introduction: A descriptive study aimed to assess academic stress and self-esteem among students during the COVID-19 pandemic in selected schools in West Bengal. The study's objectives included evaluating the levels of academic stress and self-esteem, exploring the correlation between the two, and determining the association of these variables with selected demographic factors. Methodology: The conceptual framework was grounded in Richard Lazarus and Folk man’s Transactional Model of Stress and Coping. A total of 100 students were selected through stratified random sampling.

Diseases are disorders that disrupt normal bodily functions, and they can arise from a variety of causes. These causes can be broadly classified into several categories, including infectious agents, genetic factors, environmental influences, and lifestyle choices. Understanding these causes helps in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Below is an overview of the main causes of disease.