Health Sciences

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.

This study investigated the impact of health locus of control and emotional intelligence on the resilience of child athletes during competitions in Oyo State. Resilience is crucial for athletes to manage competitive pressures, yet many struggle without adequate support. The research utilized a descriptive survey design involving 200 child athletes across nine sports, employing standardized instruments such as the Health Locus of Control, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale 10, and the Emotional Intelligence Scale.

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.

Aim: To assess the knowledge and practice of dental practitioners towards disinfection of dental impressions. Methodology: A questionnaire was sent to the general dental practitioners and dental professionals doing private clinics and at various dental colleges and universities of India. Result: The results of this study showed that the majority of dental health workers in India have adequate knowledge about the use of disinfecting agents, still there is need for the educational programs in this respect.

Background: Bio-medical waste management, or BMWM, is the process of minimizing the amount of waste produced by healthcare facilities and efficiently collecting, transporting, storing, and disposing of it so that it poses no longer any risks. Ignorance and insufficient understanding of BMWM might have detrimental effects. A study was conducted to evaluate the B.Sc. Nursing student's understanding of contemporary biomedical waste management. Methodology: A Non-experimental descriptive study was selected to assess the knowledge regarding biomedical wastemanagement.

Blood is the most essential part of human life because it is a means of transportation in the human body that can save someone from death. According to WHO Facts in 2019, blood collected globally per year only reached 117.4 million blood donors. As found in the serology and blood transfusion report from the RSNGV Blood Bank in 2017, explains that the blood that was successfully collected during the reporting period amounted to 3704 units of safe and ready-to-transfuse blood, of which only 21% was obtained from volunteer donors and 79% came from family donors.

The ophthalmoscope is a fundamental diagnostic tool in ophthalmology, enabling detailed examination of the retina, optic nerve, and ocular vasculature. Since its invention by Hermann von Helmholtz in 1851, the ophthalmoscope has undergone continuous advancements, significantly improving its diagnostic capabilities, portability, and accessibility.