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View article: Sex Differences in Phenomenology of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Sex Differences in Phenomenology of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia Open
Introduction: Behavioral and psychological symptoms in dementia (BPSD) are highly prevalent in patients with Alzheimer’s dementia (AD). We examined sex differences in the frequency and severity of BPSD in patients with AD living in long-te…
View article: Occupational Stone Dust Exposure on Thyroid Function and Hormonal Regulation: An impactful study on Industrial Workers.
Occupational Stone Dust Exposure on Thyroid Function and Hormonal Regulation: An impactful study on Industrial Workers. Open
Silica and other harmful elements such as lead (Pb2+), manganese (Mn2+), cadmium (Cd2+), aluminium (Al3+), zinc (Zn2+), iron (Fe2+) are present in stone industries which include stone reshaping for different economical purposes. These toxi…
View article: Evaluation of a workshop to develop dental undergraduates’ behaviour change conversation knowledge and confidence.
Evaluation of a workshop to develop dental undergraduates’ behaviour change conversation knowledge and confidence. Open
Introduction The General Dental Council’s Safe Practitioner framework of behaviours and outcomes for dental professional education outline the need for dental undergraduates to learn evidence-based approaches to clinical practice. The Dent…
View article: Comparison of Efficacy of Terlipressin Versus Octreotide in Management of Acute Variceal Hemorrhage
Comparison of Efficacy of Terlipressin Versus Octreotide in Management of Acute Variceal Hemorrhage Open
Acute oesophageal variceal bleeding is a life-threatening complication of liver cirrhosis requiring urgent medical intervention. Terlipressin and octreotide are commonly used pharmacologic agents, but comparative data on their efficacy in …
View article: Frequency of Extra-Intestinal Manifestations of Ulcerative Colitis in Patients Presenting in A Tertiary Care Hospital
Frequency of Extra-Intestinal Manifestations of Ulcerative Colitis in Patients Presenting in A Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease primarily affecting the colon and rectum. However, a significant proportion of patients also experience extra-intestinal manifestations (EIMs), which may involve the musculosk…
View article: Study on Serum Cholesterol in Female Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Study on Serum Cholesterol in Female Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Open
The relationship between diabetes and cardiovascular risk is closely linked to dyslipidaemia, a condition where there is an abnormal amount of lipids (cholesterol, triglycerides, etc.) in blood. In female diabetic patients, understanding t…
View article: Influence of Cigarette Smoking on Forced Expiratory Volume in the First Second (FEV1) among Male Smokers
Influence of Cigarette Smoking on Forced Expiratory Volume in the First Second (FEV1) among Male Smokers Open
Cigarette smoking is an intractable public health problem that carries threat to the health of entire population. Smoking is a known risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers special…
View article: Validity and psychometric properties of the Severe Cognitive Rating Scale‐English version, among individuals with dementia
Validity and psychometric properties of the Severe Cognitive Rating Scale‐English version, among individuals with dementia Open
Background Commonly used screening measures of cognitive function such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) are not sensitive to assess cognitive function among individuals with severe cognitive impairment due to floor effect. The S…
View article: Human Factor in Cybersecurity: Behavioral Insights into Phishing and Social Engineering Attacks
Human Factor in Cybersecurity: Behavioral Insights into Phishing and Social Engineering Attacks Open
In this paper, we explore the role of human behavior in cybersecurity by looking at phishing and social engineering as an example. It will explore the role that psychological and behavioral factors play as vulnerabilities and what may be d…
View article: Standardizing Care for Agitation in Alzheimer’ Dementia: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial of an Integrated Care Pathway versus Usual Care ‐The StaN trial
Standardizing Care for Agitation in Alzheimer’ Dementia: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial of an Integrated Care Pathway versus Usual Care ‐The StaN trial Open
Background Adherence to treatment guidelines for agitation in dementia is suboptimal and inconsistent. We designed an Integrated Care Pathway (ICP) that standardized behavioral and pharmacological interventions for agitation in dementia, a…
View article: Study of Serum Creatinine in Female Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Study of Serum Creatinine in Female Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Open
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic illness that affects millions of individuals worldwide. In the present study serum creatinine was estimated in female type 2 diabetes to observe the frequency of increase serum creatinine level in these patie…
View article: STUDY OF MORPHOMETRIC CHARACTERS AND FEEDING PREFERENCES, OF SINDH SPARROW (PASSER PYRRHONOTUS) CAPTURED FROM PUNJAB AREAS OF PAKISTAN
STUDY OF MORPHOMETRIC CHARACTERS AND FEEDING PREFERENCES, OF SINDH SPARROW (PASSER PYRRHONOTUS) CAPTURED FROM PUNJAB AREAS OF PAKISTAN Open
The primary aim of this study was to assess the morphological characteristics and feeding preferences of the Sindh sparrow. A total of 20 Sindh sparrow samples were collected from the marshes of District Bahawalnagar, Punjab, Pakistan. Mea…
View article: Are Opioids Agitating? A Data Analysis of Baseline Data from the STAN Study
Are Opioids Agitating? A Data Analysis of Baseline Data from the STAN Study Open
Agitation, a common dementia symptom often arising from untreated pain, lacks comprehensive research on its connection with opioids prescribed for long-term pain. This study investigated the relationship between opioid use and agitation in…
View article: Expression Study Of TMEM229B Genes In Relation With Apoptotic Pathway Of STZ Induced Diabetic Rats
Expression Study Of TMEM229B Genes In Relation With Apoptotic Pathway Of STZ Induced Diabetic Rats Open
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic non-communicable endocrine disorder characterized by hyperglycemia. Streptozotocin (STZ) is a naturally occurring compound which damages pancreatic β cells and has been broadly implemented to…
View article: Sex Differences in Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Institutionalized Patients with Advanced Alzheimer’s Disease
Sex Differences in Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Institutionalized Patients with Advanced Alzheimer’s Disease Open
Background Behavioral and psychological symptoms in dementia (BPSD) are highly prevalent in patients with Alzheimer’s dementia (AD). We examined sex differences in the frequency and severity of BPSD in patients with advanced AD residing in…
View article: Effect of agitation and aggression on quality of life in patients with dementia
Effect of agitation and aggression on quality of life in patients with dementia Open
Background Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are highly prevalent in patients with dementia during the course of the disease. Among BPSD symptoms, agitation and aggression are a source of distress for both the patien…
View article: Novel measures to assess the association of IPA agitation criteria domains with cognition, caregiver burden and quality of life in dementia
Novel measures to assess the association of IPA agitation criteria domains with cognition, caregiver burden and quality of life in dementia Open
Background Syndromic agitation as per International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) criteria consists of three domains: verbal aggression (VA), physical aggression (PA), and excessive motor activity (EMA). The relationships between these…
View article: Cultural Diversity and Peaceful Coexistence: A Reflection on Some Selective School Textbooks
Cultural Diversity and Peaceful Coexistence: A Reflection on Some Selective School Textbooks Open
Bangladesh adheres to the principles and values of respecting cultural, religious, and ethnic diversities and has enriched school textbooks for meeting demands of the society and preparing young generations as much as possible for future w…
View article: Integration of Technology in Education for Marginalised Children in the Urban Slum of Dhaka City During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Integration of Technology in Education for Marginalised Children in the Urban Slum of Dhaka City During the Covid-19 Pandemic Open
An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org
View article: Study on Hemoglobin Concentration in Female Diabetic Patients
Study on Hemoglobin Concentration in Female Diabetic Patients Open
Millions of people around the world are suffering from a destructive disease known as diabetes mellitus. In the present study hemoglobin concentration was estimated in female type 2 diabetes to observe the frequency of lowering hemoglobin …
View article: An Assessment of Serum Cholesterol level and BMI in Women: Study in Several Private Chambers in Mymensingh
An Assessment of Serum Cholesterol level and BMI in Women: Study in Several Private Chambers in Mymensingh Open
The increased risk of cardiovascular disease associated with higher serum cholesterol levels in middle-aged persons has been established, but there have been few studies conducted regarding the issues in Mymensingh. For evaluation of serum…
View article: Effect of Cigarette Smoking on Fasting Serum Glucose in Healthy Male Population
Effect of Cigarette Smoking on Fasting Serum Glucose in Healthy Male Population Open
Acute effects of cigarette smoking include impaired insulin action that leads to abnormal glucose metabolism. Smoking is an independent risk factor for type 2 diabetes which is one of the global health crises and insulin resistance is one …
View article: Resolution of severe psychogenic dysphagia with ECT in an elderly patient
Resolution of severe psychogenic dysphagia with ECT in an elderly patient Open
In this report we describe an 82-year female with a longstanding anxiety disorder who developed severe psychogenic dysphagia, leading to hospitalization due to failure to thrive. We describe for the first time the use of electroconvulsive …