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View article: Predictors of Sleep Quality in Iranian Older Adults Based on the Self-regulation Theory
Predictors of Sleep Quality in Iranian Older Adults Based on the Self-regulation Theory Open
Objectives Studies have indicated that the rate of insomnia increases with ageing. This study aimed to determine the sleep quality and identify its predictors among Iranian older adults based on the self-regulation theory. Methods & Materi…
View article: GARBHINI PATHYA AHARA: FROM MONTHLY NUTRITION TO MISCARRIAGE PREVENTION
GARBHINI PATHYA AHARA: FROM MONTHLY NUTRITION TO MISCARRIAGE PREVENTION Open
Introduction: The nourishment of the mother is the foundation upon which the health, vitality, and intellect of the Garbha are built. Ayurveda recognizes Garbhiṇi Ahara (maternal nutrition) as a crucial determinant of organogenesis, intrau…
View article: RISK FACTORS OF FIBROCYSTIC BREAST CONDITIONS IN A SAMPLE OF IRAQI WOMEN
RISK FACTORS OF FIBROCYSTIC BREAST CONDITIONS IN A SAMPLE OF IRAQI WOMEN Open
Background: Fibrocystic breast disease is the most prevalent benign type of breast condition, affecting millions of people worldwide. Certain hormonal factors influence how this condition appears, and how it is treated. These benign lesion…
View article: RISK FACTORS OF FIBROCYSTIC BREAST CONDITIONS IN A SAMPLE OF IRAQI WOMEN
RISK FACTORS OF FIBROCYSTIC BREAST CONDITIONS IN A SAMPLE OF IRAQI WOMEN Open
ABSTRACT Background: Fibrocystic breast disease is the most prevalent benign type of breast condition, affecting millions of people worldwide. Certain hormonal factors influ…
View article: RISK FACTORS OF FIBROCYSTIC BREAST CONDITIONS IN A SAMPLE OF IRAQI WOMEN
RISK FACTORS OF FIBROCYSTIC BREAST CONDITIONS IN A SAMPLE OF IRAQI WOMEN Open
ABSTRACT Background: Fibrocystic breast disease is the most prevalent benign type of breast condition, affecting millions of people worldwide. Certain hormonal factors influ…
View article: Cycloserine (anti-tuberculous drug) and psychiatric disorders: A case report
Cycloserine (anti-tuberculous drug) and psychiatric disorders: A case report Open
Background: Tuberculosis continues to pose a significant global public health challenge, especially with the rise of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), necessitating second-line treatment regimens that entail considerable adverse e…
View article: AI-Powered Medication Adherence and Refill Prediction in a Smart Pill Dispenser
AI-Powered Medication Adherence and Refill Prediction in a Smart Pill Dispenser Open
View article: Botanical drug preparations for alleviating hair loss in menopausal women: a global ethnopharmacological mini-review
Botanical drug preparations for alleviating hair loss in menopausal women: a global ethnopharmacological mini-review Open
Menopause is a natural physiological transition affecting over one billion women globally. It often brings distressing symptoms, including hair loss, which impacts up to 52% of postmenopausal women due to estrogen decline, increased androg…
View article: Emergency contraception in Chile: Analysis of public policy according to Walt and Gilson
Emergency contraception in Chile: Analysis of public policy according to Walt and Gilson Open
This study aims to analyze Chile’s policy governing access to the emergency contraceptive pill from the perspective of Walt and Gilson’s policy triangle. Its purpose is to generate evidence on relevant actors, implementation, activities, a…
View article: Validation of the OMRON Automated Oscillometric Blood Pressure Monitoring Device HEM 7156 using the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation/European Society of Hypertension/International Organization for Standardization (AAMI/ESH/ISO) Universal Standard (ISO 81060-2:2018)
Validation of the OMRON Automated Oscillometric Blood Pressure Monitoring Device HEM 7156 using the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation/European Society of Hypertension/International Organization for Standardization (AAMI/ESH/ISO) Universal Standard (ISO 81060-2:2018) Open
Background: Blood pressure (BP) is a vital sign that is essential in the management of hypertension, thus, there is a need for accurate measurement of BP. This will allow for proper diagnosis and management of hypertension preventing cardi…
View article: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Contraceptives among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics at Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka: A Cross-Sectional Study
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Contraceptives among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics at Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Introduction: Awareness of contraceptive methods is crucial for effective family planning and comprehensive reproductive healthcare. However, unplanned pregnancy is increasingly recognized as a health concern in Sri Lanka. Therefore, this …
View article: Global landscape of pre‐ and peri‐coital contraception: A qualitative study of gynecologists
Global landscape of pre‐ and peri‐coital contraception: A qualitative study of gynecologists Open
Objective Pre‐ or peri‐coital contraception may offer a more flexible and user‐centered option to current regimens. However, the extent to which providers discuss pre‐ and peri‐coital contraception with patients and their opinions on the p…
View article: Demand for and use of modern contraception among young women aged 15–24 years in Malawi: evidence from the Malawi demographic health survey, 2015–2016
Demand for and use of modern contraception among young women aged 15–24 years in Malawi: evidence from the Malawi demographic health survey, 2015–2016 Open
Introduction This study examined the determinants of the demand for and use of modern contraception among young women aged 15–24 years in Malawi, focusing on the met demand for family planning with modern methods (mDFPS). Previous studies …
View article: Supplementary Figure S1 from Benign Breast Disease, NSAIDs, and Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Risk in the CPS-II Cohort
Supplementary Figure S1 from Benign Breast Disease, NSAIDs, and Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Risk in the CPS-II Cohort Open
Supplementary Figure S1: Pills per month modeled using a restricted cubic spline in Cox proportional hazards regression analysis accounting for age as a stratification variable and adjusting for history of benign breast disease, race, weig…
View article: Hypertension in Women: From Reproductive to Postmenopausal Phase
Hypertension in Women: From Reproductive to Postmenopausal Phase Open
Globally, an estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 years have hypertension (HTN), most of them (two-thirds) living in low- and middle-income countries (WHO 2023 report). The demographic of blood pressure (BP) in both genders differs wit…
View article: Cycloserine (anti-tuberculous drug) and psychiatric disorders: A case report
Cycloserine (anti-tuberculous drug) and psychiatric disorders: A case report Open
Background: Tuberculosis continues to pose a significant global public health challenge, especially with the rise of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), necessitating second-line treatment regimens that entail considerable adverse e…
View article: Real-Time Alert Mechanisms in an IoT-Enabled Smart Medication Monitoring System Using a Pill Box and Liquid Bottle.
Real-Time Alert Mechanisms in an IoT-Enabled Smart Medication Monitoring System Using a Pill Box and Liquid Bottle. Open
View article: Acute ST elevation myocardial infarction in a young female patient without cardiovascular risk factors—Massive left main coronary artery thrombosis induced by oral contraceptive pills: a case report
Acute ST elevation myocardial infarction in a young female patient without cardiovascular risk factors—Massive left main coronary artery thrombosis induced by oral contraceptive pills: a case report Open
This case highlights the need for heightened vigilance and awareness of the potential arterial thrombosis risk associated with oral contraceptive pill use, especially in young women with no other cardiovascular risk factors.
View article: Real-Time Alert Mechanisms in an IoT-Enabled Smart Medication Monitoring System Using a Pill Box and Liquid Bottle.
Real-Time Alert Mechanisms in an IoT-Enabled Smart Medication Monitoring System Using a Pill Box and Liquid Bottle. Open
View article: Moringa Oleifera: A Nutraceutical Resource with Multifunctional Health Benefits
Moringa Oleifera: A Nutraceutical Resource with Multifunctional Health Benefits Open
Moringa oleifera has numerous common names across regions where it is cultivated, with drumstick tree, horseradish tree, or simply moringa use in English. The genus Moringa means “twisted pod” and the specific n…
View article: Compliance and Satisfaction With a Protocol for Identifying Novel Targets to Support Postpartum Opioid Use Disorder Recovery: Prospective Cohort Study
Compliance and Satisfaction With a Protocol for Identifying Novel Targets to Support Postpartum Opioid Use Disorder Recovery: Prospective Cohort Study Open
Background Although treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) often yields high adherence during pregnancy, the risk of returning to opioid misuse during postpartum is high. There are currently no relapse prevention programs tailored to this…
View article: “I will take PrEP because that’s what will help me not to get infected with HIV”: barriers to and facilitators of pre-exposure prophylaxis and condom use among adolescent girls and young women enrolled in a school-based HIV prevention program in South Africa
“I will take PrEP because that’s what will help me not to get infected with HIV”: barriers to and facilitators of pre-exposure prophylaxis and condom use among adolescent girls and young women enrolled in a school-based HIV prevention program in South Africa Open
Introduction The Imagine programme is a school-based HIV prevention program offering preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), condoms and other social and structural interventions to adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in South Africa. PrEP upt…
View article: Moringa Oleifera: A Nutraceutical Resource with Multifunctional Health Benefits
Moringa Oleifera: A Nutraceutical Resource with Multifunctional Health Benefits Open
Moringa oleifera has numerous common names across regions where it is cultivated, with drumstick tree, horseradish tree, or simply moringa use in English. The genus Moringa means “twisted pod” and the specific name oleifera derived from La…
View article: Perempuan, Pil KB, dan Batu Empedu: Hubungan Durasi Kontrasepsi dengan Risiko Cholelithiasis
Perempuan, Pil KB, dan Batu Empedu: Hubungan Durasi Kontrasepsi dengan Risiko Cholelithiasis Open
The use of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) is widely recognized as an effective method of birth control among women of reproductive age. However, prolonged exposure to synthetic estrogen and progesterone may pose a risk for gallstone forma…
View article: Patient perspectives on an integrated mobile technology platform (MySafeRx) for telemedicine buprenorphine treatment: A qualitative pilot study (Preprint)
Patient perspectives on an integrated mobile technology platform (MySafeRx) for telemedicine buprenorphine treatment: A qualitative pilot study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the significant impact of telemedicine-delivered Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment (tMOUD). While the adoption of tMOUD provides opportunities to improve OUD treatment access and qua…
View article: Prevalence of awareness and factors associated with acceptability of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis among female University Students aged 18 to 24 years in Rwanda
Prevalence of awareness and factors associated with acceptability of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis among female University Students aged 18 to 24 years in Rwanda Open
Purpose: HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a key prevention tool for people at substantial risk of HIV like young women (YW). This study determined the prevalence and factors associated with PrEP acceptability among YW in Rwanda. Meth…
View article: PrEP and contraceptive persistence among young women receiving sexual and reproductive health services through hair salons in South Africa
PrEP and contraceptive persistence among young women receiving sexual and reproductive health services through hair salons in South Africa Open
Background: Young women have high HIV incidence and risk for unintended births in sub-Saharan Africa. Hair salons may be useful settings for HIV prevention and family planning. We assessed PrEP and contraceptive persistence in South Africa…
View article: The Use and Effectiveness of Different Emergency Contraception Methods Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in a Greek Clinic: A Cross-Sectional, Comparative, Observational Study
The Use and Effectiveness of Different Emergency Contraception Methods Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in a Greek Clinic: A Cross-Sectional, Comparative, Observational Study Open
Background: Emergency contraception (EC), also known as postcoital contraception, is a method used to prevent an unintended pregnancy following unprotected or inadequately protected sexual intercourse. The available options include emergen…
View article: A Dual Prevention Pill for HIV & Pregnancy Prevention: A Pilot Study Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Zimbabwe
A Dual Prevention Pill for HIV & Pregnancy Prevention: A Pilot Study Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Zimbabwe Open
Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in sub-Saharan Africa are at risk for HIV/unintended pregnancy. Adherence and continuation to effective oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are limited in AGYW. We hypothesized that an over-encapsul…
View article: PERCEPTION OF CHILDBEARING AGE WOMEN IN YENAGOA LGA TOWARDS FAMILY PLANNING METHODS IN BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA
PERCEPTION OF CHILDBEARING AGE WOMEN IN YENAGOA LGA TOWARDS FAMILY PLANNING METHODS IN BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA Open
This study assesses the perception of childbearing age women toward the use of family planning methods to control pregnancy in yenagoa. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive randomize sampling approach with the aid of structured questionn…