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View article: Climate change anxiety and its effect on emotional and functional health: Regional analysis
Climate change anxiety and its effect on emotional and functional health: Regional analysis Open
This study examines the impact of climate change anxiety on emotional and functional health across diverse demographic groups. Using Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Duhok as a case study, demographic predictors, and functional impairments, were a…
View article: Prevalence of Hydrocephalus Among Children Under Five Admitted to Edna Adan Hospital, Hargeisa, Somaliland: A Five-year Retrospective Study
Prevalence of Hydrocephalus Among Children Under Five Admitted to Edna Adan Hospital, Hargeisa, Somaliland: A Five-year Retrospective Study Open
Background In sub-Saharan Africa, hydrocephalus—a condition characterized by abnormal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulation that causes ventricular expansion—occurs often. Its burden is increased by high infection rates, delayed diagnosis…
View article: Assessing the validity of Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) score in predicting stroke risk among patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery at a tertiary hospital in Pakistan: a retrospective cohort study
Assessing the validity of Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) score in predicting stroke risk among patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery at a tertiary hospital in Pakistan: a retrospective cohort study Open
The STS risk score demonstrated strong predictive accuracy for postoperative stroke risk in cardiothoracic surgery patients, effectively incorporating clinical factors already accounted for in the comprehensive set of 70 variables used in …
View article: Determination of Frequency and Risk Factors of Ureteral Stent Encrustations in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Determination of Frequency and Risk Factors of Ureteral Stent Encrustations in a Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Ureteral stent encrustation is a common problem, with incidence rates rising from 9% at 6 weeks to over 75% after 12 weeks of indwelling time. Objective: To determine the frequency and associated risk factors of the ureteral stent encrusta…
View article: Torsion of a wandering spleen, a rare cause of acute abdomen: A case report
Torsion of a wandering spleen, a rare cause of acute abdomen: A case report Open
High index of suspicion and early detection (along with other factors) might allow splenic preservation especially in children.
View article: Multidisciplinary marvel: surgical management of aggressive giant cell tumor around the knee in pregnancy: a case report
Multidisciplinary marvel: surgical management of aggressive giant cell tumor around the knee in pregnancy: a case report Open
Giant cell tumors (GCTs) are rare, representing 4–5% of all bone tumors. Although uncommon in pregnancy, the literature showed the accelerated progression and recurrence of GCT in pregnancy; however, the tumor growth in pregnancy has not b…
View article: Climate Change Anxiety Symptoms in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Climate Change Anxiety Symptoms in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Open
Objectives: Climate change anxiety, or eco-anxiety, is an emerging mental health concern worldwide, particularly in regions heavily impacted by environmental and socio-political challenges. This study aimed to explore the prevalence, corre…
View article: Invitro assessment of green lacewing Chrysoperla carnea feeding performance on cotton aphid species
Invitro assessment of green lacewing Chrysoperla carnea feeding performance on cotton aphid species Open
Aphis species well known as sucking insect pest of many agriculture crops. It’s attacked on cotton crops reduce the quality of fruits and crops yield. To the management of aphid’s species green lacewing has been used as biological control …
View article: The Black Male Dementia Caregiver Study: An Analysis of the Relationship between Informal Caregiving, Sleep, Depression, and Cognitive Functioning
The Black Male Dementia Caregiver Study: An Analysis of the Relationship between Informal Caregiving, Sleep, Depression, and Cognitive Functioning Open
Background Stress associated with caregiving for a person with Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias (AD/RD) has negative health implications. However, little is known about the implications of stress on non‐Hispani…
View article: Assessing the Validity of Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Score in Predicting Stroke Risk in Cardiothoracic Surgery: Insights from a Tertiary Hospital in Pakistan
Assessing the Validity of Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Score in Predicting Stroke Risk in Cardiothoracic Surgery: Insights from a Tertiary Hospital in Pakistan Open
Background: Postoperative stroke is one of the most serious consequences of cardiac surgery. Morbidity risk assessment is critical for preoperative risk assessments and resource allocation. In this article, we aim to investigate the predic…
View article: Quantum Characteristics Near Event Horizons
Quantum Characteristics Near Event Horizons Open
We investigate quantum characteristics around Schwarzschild black hole, exploring various quantum resources and their interplay in curved space-time. Our analysis reveals intriguing behaviors of quantum coherence, global and genuine multip…
View article: Understanding community level influences on the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in England: new insights from comparison over time and space
Understanding community level influences on the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in England: new insights from comparison over time and space Open
Understanding and monitoring the major influences on SARS-CoV-2 prevalence is essential to inform policy making and devise appropriate packages of non-pharmaceutical interventions. Through evaluating community level influences on the preva…
View article: Age-Related Macular Degeneration Understanding and Awareness in Pakistan: A Realistic Epidemiological Survey
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Understanding and Awareness in Pakistan: A Realistic Epidemiological Survey Open
BACKGROUND: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been a preeminent cause of blindness and a matter of community health concern due to its high prevalence in older populations above 40 years of age. Literature regarding AMD awareness …
View article: Frequency, sociodemographic features and variations in clinical presentation of steroid induced dermatophytosis from a tertiary care hospital of Karachi.
Frequency, sociodemographic features and variations in clinical presentation of steroid induced dermatophytosis from a tertiary care hospital of Karachi. Open
Objective: To evaluate the increase in frequency of tinea incognito along with its current presentation and etiologic features. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Dermatology Outpatient Clinic, Dr. Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital Karac…
View article: Predicting Dementia Risk Factors Based on Feature Selection and Neural Networks
Predicting Dementia Risk Factors Based on Feature Selection and Neural Networks Open
Dementia is a disorder with high societal impact and severe consequences for its patients who suffer from a progressive cognitive decline that leads to increased morbidity, mortality, and disabilities. Since there is a consensus that demen…
View article: Effect of Sacubitril/Valsartan on Echocardiographic Parameters and Functional Class in Patients of Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
Effect of Sacubitril/Valsartan on Echocardiographic Parameters and Functional Class in Patients of Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction Open
Background: This study sought to determine, in retrospect, the effect of Sacubitril/Valsartan on the echocardiographic and functional class of ambulatory HFrEF patients taking conventional heart failure therapy.
Methods: We conducted a …
View article: Gravity in fourth spatial dimension
Gravity in fourth spatial dimension Open
An interpretation of gravitational attraction as a consequence of expansion of bodies and distortionof space. For this interpretation, we formulate the acceleration due to gravity and orbital velocitybased on expansion of bodies. It is als…
View article: Time dilation in fourth spatial dimension
Time dilation in fourth spatial dimension Open
Time dilation can be inferred from the invariance of the speed of light in different reference frames.This paper presents an alternative derivation of time dilation. We introduce a fourth spatial dimension,other than the three accessible d…
View article: Triangle Paradox: Observations by switching reference frames
Triangle Paradox: Observations by switching reference frames Open
As per Einstein’s Special Relativity, switching of reference frames does not affect the laws of physics.This infers that the experiments performed in stationary and moving inertial frames yield the sameresults. This paper presents a though…
View article: Correlation of copeptin with osmolarity and electrolytes in diabetes Mellitus: A tertiary center outpatient experience.
Correlation of copeptin with osmolarity and electrolytes in diabetes Mellitus: A tertiary center outpatient experience. Open
Background: Arginine Vasopressin (AVP) plays a significant role in the pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and its related nephropathy. Timely detection of copeptin, a surrogate biomarker of AVP, would help in minimizing the osmoregu…
View article: Understanding community level influences on the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in England
Understanding community level influences on the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in England Open
Understanding and monitoring the major influences on SARS-CoV-2 prevalence is essential to inform policy making and devise appropriate packages of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs). Through evaluating community level influences on th…
View article: Assess the Mean Change in Outcomes of Sildenafil in the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Erectile Dysfunction Due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Assess the Mean Change in Outcomes of Sildenafil in the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Erectile Dysfunction Due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Open
Objective: To assess the mean change in outcomes of sildenafil in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms and erectile dysfunction due to benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Study Design: This is a quasi experimental study.
Setting: The …
View article: Original Research Article_Psycological distress and life satisfaction among female commercial sex workers
Original Research Article_Psycological distress and life satisfaction among female commercial sex workers Open
Background: Psychological distress is higher in women working in the sex industry.The aim of the study was to determine the psychological distress and life satisfaction among female commercial sex workers (FCSWs).Methodology: In the presen…
View article: Efficacy of Tamsulosin as Compared to Placebo, in Reducing Post Operative Flank Pain during Voiding, in Patients with Ureteric Stent
Efficacy of Tamsulosin as Compared to Placebo, in Reducing Post Operative Flank Pain during Voiding, in Patients with Ureteric Stent Open
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of tamsulosin in reducing post operative flank pain during voiding, in patients with ureteric stent.
Study Design: This is a Randomized control trial (RCT) study.
Place and Duration: Study carried out …