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Jun 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2690-4721.ijcm-26-6039
Nidhi RaoCorresponding author
Background Mucormycosis is a rapidly progressive invasive fungal infection associated with high mortality in patients with hematological malignancies such as Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia(ALL). Early diagnosis is challenging because clinical and radiological findings are often nonspecific, and tissue…
Jun 2026
Leen De ConinckCorresponding author
Background A persistent gap remains between evidence-based health care and its application in routine practice. This challenge is particularly prominent in allied health professions like occupational therapy (OT), where interventions are complex, individualized and centred on patients' daily functio…
Jun 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-25-5909
Samiran BisaiCorresponding author
The high prevalence of anemia among children and adolescents in India is still an overwhelming problem. Not only that, there is also a considerable deficiency of various micronutrients such as Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, serum ferritin, Zinc and Folate etc. in children. These micronutrients h…
Jun 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-26-6358
Ray MarksCorresponding author
Hip fractures, which remain an immense public health concern, have been subject to study and prevention efforts for many decades, but with limited success in averting either incident, second or subsequent hip fractures, commonly attributed to a combination of age related proclivity to fall, low bone…
May 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2578-8590.ipj-26-6121
Maria Bitsch PoulsenCorresponding author
Aims Cardiac autonomic neuropathy is currently an untreatable progressive complication of type 1 diabetes (T1D). Impaired microcirculation is a suspected cause of nerve degeneration in TID. We investigated whether cardiovascular autonomic reflexes often used as indices of nerve functions, are associ…
Apr 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-450X.jom-26-6138
Nicolaus DahlmannCorresponding author
Indices, based on data such as height and weight in general and in particularly the body mass index (BMI), are often used to assess overweight. However, there is limited capacity to differentiate the amount of fat mass between individuals. This review refers to an anthropometric model called Dahlman…
Apr 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2644-1101.jhp-26-6100
Aman Asif-MalikCorresponding author
Honour and shame are central moral constructs within many South Asian communities, yet their psychological internalisation in diasporic contexts remains underexamined. This qualitative study explored how young British South Asian women (aged 18–25; N = 6) understand and negotiate honour in relation…
Mar 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4518.jsdr-26-6010
Peter MarmannCorresponding author
Background/Aim Sleep disturbances are common and are associated with impaired daytime functioning, reduced quality of life, and increased health risks. Non-pharmacological neuromodulatory interventions have gained interest as alternatives to hypnotic medication. Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) t…
Mar 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-9181.ijnr-25-5844
Michael TraunerCorresponding author
A sequence variation (I148M) in the patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 3 (PNPLA3) gene has been linked to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and the progression of MASLD and other chronic liver diseases towards fibrosis and cancer. To elucidate the rol…
Mar 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-612X.ijpr-25-5933
Eli SharonCorresponding author
We have highlighted the significant harm caused by internalized homophobia in LGBTQ+ individuals and the dimensions of internalized identity that often dim and redirect Motivations and Longings for a meaningful and valuable life for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. We surveyed the dimensions of…
Feb 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2473-1005.jdoi-25-5935
Romulus Calin FodorCorresponding author
The aim of this article is to present alternative possibilities for corrective intervention using corticobasal implants, following the failure of treatment with two stage implant in cases of extensive edentulism, multi-segmented edentulism, and the development of peri-implantitis 1 at the level of t…
Feb 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2372-6601.jhor-25-5944
Mikhail Y. BerezinCorresponding author
Background Oxaliplatin, a widely used chemotherapeutic agent, is associated with hematologic toxicities such as anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia. Despite their clinical relevance, the molecular mechanisms underlying lineage-specific bone marrow suppression remain poorly understood. Methods W…
Feb 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2693-1176.ijgh-25-5735
Christine Ruth PiloyaCorresponding author
Background In Northern Uganda’s patriarchal communities, women play vital yet underrecognized roles in environmental conservation. There is limited research examining the socio-cultural roles women play in society in northern Uganda. This study, conducted in Gulu District, examined the socio-cultura…
Jan 2026
Courtney DonaldCorresponding author
There is no shortage of terms that are used to describe and articulate the strategies, practices, and underpinnings associated with the work engaged in by behavior analysis. Two terms that a clinic-focused behavior analyst may hear often are maladaptive behavior and problem behavior. These terms are…
Dec 2025
Yilkal Tariku BelayCorresponding author
The body interacts with endogenous and exogenous molecules through various receptor networks at the cellular and organismal levels by which the different physiological processes of the organ systems get activated. Life could no longer exist without the body’s interaction with these signaling molecul…
Dec 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-612X.ijpr-25-5849
Gülsüm YılmazCorresponding author
Bipolar disorder is a chronic condition marked by episodes of mania and depression, significant functional impairment, and challenges with treatment adherence. Current guidelines highlight the importance of both medication and psychosocial approaches in treatment. This review explores the primary ps…
Dec 2025
Liping LiuCorresponding author
The incidence rate of melasma is notably high among patients with anxiety disorders. Aromatherapy primarily influences the physiological and psychological states of individuals through the inhalation or application of essential oils, thereby facilitating the treatment or alleviation of various condi…
Dec 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4496.jtc-25-5497
Frieda SilvaCorresponding author
Our study gathered information on the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term outcome in adult and pediatric Hispanic patients with Well Differentiated Thyroid Cancer. Methods We performed a retrospective review of the clinical and imaging nuclear medicine records of cases of WDTC evaluated and treated…
Dec 2025
Rehan HaiderCorresponding author
The journey from personalized medicine to customized nutrition represents a significant paradigm shift in healthcare, emphasizing the holistic method for a person's or girl's well-being. in this transition, the know how of the unique genetic makeup , metabolic profile, and way of lifestyles elements…
Nov 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2326-0793.jpgr-25-5573
Oghenetega E. ImiruayeCorresponding author
Advancements in proteomic and genomic technologies have transformed molecular biology by enabling comprehensive analysis of biological systems at the molecular level. This literature review explores the evolution, methodologies, and practical applications of key proteomic and genomic techniques. In…