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May 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4518.jsdr-25-5773
Lucas Peres de SousaCorresponding author
Introduction Sleep quality is a fundamental determinant of human health and well-being. Modified Intravascular Laser Irradiation of Blood (ILIB), a non-invasive therapeutic modality, has emerged as a potential intervention for sleep-related disturbances. Proposed mechanisms include reduced blood vis…
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…
Dec 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2694-2275.jzr-25-5595
Gopalakrishnan SCorresponding author
Andipalayam Lake, a freshwater body located in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, plays a significant role in sustaining the local ecosystem, particularly through its diverse insect populations. This study aims to document and analyze the insect biodiversity present in and around Andipalayam Lake, focusing on th…
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…
Nov 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-24-5360
Rashed AlamCorresponding author
Background Malnutrition is a significant public health issue in Bangladesh, particularly impacting women and children. Rajshahi, marked by socio-economic disparities, offers a distinctive context to explore the nutritional status and health outcomes of these vulnerable groups. Objectives This study…
Apr 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-25-5463
Elie FokouCorresponding author
Iron deficiency is a major public health problem worldwide. It affects a significant proportion of the population, and is responsible for around 50% of anemia cases worldwide. Cameroon in general and Lekie Division in particular, is very highlyaffected by this problem. However, early detection of th…
Jan 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.3066-8042.jac-24-5273
Julia DavisCorresponding author
The objective of this focused literature review includes establishing and explaining the high correlation between sleep issues and ADHD. Through a systematic review of sources, a high correlation between sleep issues in those with ADHD was established with multiple theories lending explanation to th…
Nov 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4518.jsdr-24-5271
Rajiv KovilaCorresponding author
Background/Aim Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a prevalent disorder characterized by recurrent respiratory disturbances during sleep. Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and obesity exhibit a substantial susceptibility to OSA (23%–86%). People with OSA have a high risk of several comorbid…
Feb 2023 DOI 10.14302/issn.2997-1977.jd-22-4378
Kirtika GautamCorresponding author
Typhoid or enteric fever is caused by Salmonella serotype typhi and paratyphi. It is one of the major public health problem in developing countries including Nepal. In recent years, increased urbanization and growing population within Kathmandu valley, attributed mainly to improper sanitary conditio…
Oct 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-22-4228
U.O Anyanwu,Corresponding author
National Obstetrics Fistula Centre, Abakaliki
Background Gender based violence (GBV) refers to any violence targeted at an individual or group on the basis of their gender. It could occur in different forms with several clinical manifestations. The authors have described several clinical manifestations of GBV in a tertiary health centre, knowle…
Sep 2022
A K Al MirajCorresponding author
Background Cardiovascular disease, and ischemic heart disease (IHD), is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the very elderly patients worldwide. In the developing countries like Bangladesh it has been increasing with time. Due to life style, food habits and urbanisation. These patients repre…
Sep 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2329-9487.jhc-22-4252
Rama Kumari NuthalapatCorresponding author
Background Prevalence of coronary artery disease is between 7-13 percent in urban and 2-7 % in rural India1. The alarm in rise in the prevalence of coronary risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, smoking, central obesity and physical inactivity2. The correlation between these risk f…
May 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-22-4167
Sabdat Ozichu EkamaCorresponding author
Objectives This study aims to evaluate the challenges of implementing non-pharmaceutical interventions, assess adherence, accessibility to prevention materials and identify requirements for the control of the spread of COVID-19 among individuals living in a slum-setting in Lagos, Nigeria. Methods Th…
Oct 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-21-3908
Oluwatoyin B. OluwoleCorresponding author
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a menace in the global public health system. According to GLOBOCAN reports, colorectal cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in the world with more than 1.9 million cases and 935,000 deaths in 2020 alone. Diet plays a key role in exposing humans to environmental carci…
Feb 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-20-3683
Erigene RutayisireCorresponding author
Women in Rwanda are still suffering from overweight and obesity and health-related complications. However, little is known about overweight/obesity prevention knowledge and factors associated with overweight/obesity prevention among women. The aim of this study was to determine knowledge and factors…
Nov 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-20-3596
Damelan KombateCorresponding author
Background Reversible posterior encephalopathy syndrome (RPE) is a clinical and radiological entity characterized by the acute or subacute fitting of symptoms covering headache, vomiting, visual disturbances, seizures and impairment of consciousness. The pathophysiology of RPE syndrome is poorly des…
Aug 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-20-3444
Daniel AbomaCorresponding author
Background In Ethiopia, the levels of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality are among the highest in the world. This is attributed to, among other factors, none use of modern health care services by women. According to the 2011 Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey, more than seven in ten mother…
Aug 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-612X.ijpr-20-3491
Karisma AmjadCorresponding author
Climate change is a global challenge which is likely to affect the mankind in substantial ways. Not only climate change is expected to affect physical health, it is also likely to affect mental health. Increased frequency of disasters with climate change can lead to posttraumatic stress disorder, ad…
May 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2575-7881.jdrr-20-3343
Amged Hussen AbdelrhmanCorresponding author
Background Anemia of chronic disease is anemia found in certain chronic disease states, is typically marked by the disturbance of iron homeostasis or hypoferremia. Chronic renal failure is currently known as Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or Chronic Renal Insufficiency (CRI) implies long-standing, pro…
Apr 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-20-3301
Karisma AmjadCorresponding author
Bangladesh many older people spend their life in not only the unwell health but also in poverty which is major risk for the elderly population. This is especially true for older women, who suffer from various difficulties ensuing from prejudices to gender, widowhood and old age. Climate migrants sta…