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HEALTH is an international journal dedicated to the latest advancement in human health. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for physicians, health researchers and academics all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in health related problems. All manuscripts mu…
Amadou Dieng, Serigne Ndame Dieng, Ndeye Yaram Diaw, Seydina Ousmane Niang, Meissa Diouf, Mbathio Diop, Aida Kanoute, Massamba Diouf, Cheikh Mouhamadou Mbacke Lo, Daouda Faye, 1 1
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on dialysis are at increased risk of oral health problems. Limited data exist on the dental status of dialysis patients in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly outside major urban centers. Objective: To investigat…
Aniceto Mateus, Eliseu Alves Waldman
Introduction: As the 2030 global target for ending AIDS approaches, Mozambique continues to face significant challenges in HIV response. Although the test-and-treat strategy (TTS) has been in place for nearly a decade, survival outcomes remain suboptimal in m…
Natalija Murane, Klinta Luize Sprudza, Jelena Ivanova, Polina Zalizko, 1 1
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has emerged as the most common cause of chronic liver disease worldwide, affecting an estimated 25% of the global population. Up to 80% of individuals with hepatic steatosis remain asymptomatic…
Jing Huang, Qiang Zhou
Objective : Analyzing the differences in clinical efficacy and safety of intravenous thrombolysis with alteplase in patients with acute ischemic stroke across different age groups. Methods : A retrospective analysis was conducted on 319 patients with acute is…
Fatima Khan Lookmanji, Dhruva Bhat, Gavin Smith, Deeba Dinarvand, Johnny Susoeff, Sai Keerthana Beerakayala, Amanda Li, Hermione Cordeiro Larkin, Michael Yan
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in the SMN1 (survival motor neuron 1) gene, leading to muscle weakness and impaired motor function. SMA generally affects infants and children but can develop during adulthood. Well-resea…
Fatima Khan Lookmanji, Dhruva Bhat, Tina Jiang, Aedan Villegas, Joy Liu, Kaitlyn Nguyen, Mimi Whang, Hermione Cordeiro Larkin, Michael Yan
Scientific research and literature have an important role in determining effective public health policy, especially in regards to the global health issue of opioid addiction, where a multifaceted approach is necessary. In many cases, public health researchers…
Fatima Khan Lookmanji, Dhruva Bhat, Neha Darimadugu, Avigail Remias, Inaya Gill, Gianna Anguiano, Hermione Cordeiro Larkin, Michael Yan
Focusing on inclusivity and equity, universal healthcare investigates diverse dynamics influencing global health outcomes. This review analyzes the research on healthcare systems and the frequency of success of public and private policies around universal hea…
Amadou Sylla, Amadou Sadio Diallo, Ismaël Teta, Demba Magassouba, Fodé Fodé Sidiki, 1 1
This study, conducted from November 4 to December 4, 2024, in Fria, evaluated the microbiological profiles of local porridges and the dynamics of dietary iodine among breastfed children aged 6 to 24 months. The approach combined laboratory analyses and a nutr…
Wenjing Wang, Xiang Zhao, Shanshan Lu, Xin Liu, Yuxia Wang
In the medical nutrition professional education system, clinical internships are a critical component in cultivating students’ job competence. This paper focuses on the clinical internship teaching model for medical nutrition professionals in the new medical…
Lawrence W. Gernon, Sommer Aldulaimi, 1 1, 1 1
This review examines the root causes of the primary care shortage in the US, which began well before the COVID-19 pandemic. With extended life expectancies, we are witnessing an increase in noncommunicable diseases, necessitating increased funding for trainin…
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