September-2 2025 - 131 articles
Background: The BMI–albumin–neutrophil-to-lymphocyte (BAN) score integrates adiposity, nutritional status, and systemic inflammation, but its role in detecting early cardiometabolic changes remains unclear. This study examined association...
Background: Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) affects approximately 10% of pregnancies worldwide, representing a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. The relationship between plasma selenium levels and PIH remains contr...
Background/Objectives: Historically, humankind has consistently regarded death as an uncomfortable topic. Although death and dying are unescapable, they are frequently overlooked in formal education, as discussing or acknowledging them is believed to...
Background: Menstrual myths include practices that negatively impact women’s health. Knowing attitudes toward menstrual myths is essential for protecting and improving women’s health. However, there are limited measurement tools available...
Introduction: Oral health problems are prevalent among people receiving palliative care, affecting their quality of life. However, little is known about dental practitioners’ perspectives in this setting. Thus, this study aimed to explore the p...
Background/Objectives: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) during hospitalization is essential for infant health but remains suboptimal in many Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Maternal factors and the COVID-19 pandemic may have influenced breastf...
Background: Glioblastoma is an incurable form of brain cancer with a median overall survival of 1.5 years. Despite its progressive nature and high symptom burden, palliative care is not consistently integrated in routine glioblastoma care. Early inte...
Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into healthcare, offering transformative potential across diagnostics, treatment, and clinical decision-making. As its adoption grows, understanding how medical doctors perceive and...
Background/Objectives: Virtual reality (VR) has been shown to reduce pain and anxiety in several specialties, but has not been investigated in the setting of steroid injections in rheumatology. We aimed to assess the impact of using a VR headset on p...
Background: Seafarers are highly susceptible to work-related injuries, which can result in serious consequences or permanent disabilities. Understanding the frequency and characteristics of occupational injuries is crucial for developing effective pr...
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