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Impact Of Blood Flow Restriction Cuff Design On Upper Body Exercise, S Zupnik, N Rolnick, V De Queiros, B Fedorko, S Watson, C Ruffhead, L Kuriawa, T Werner Facsm

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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The Effect Of A 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon Race On Vagal Modulation, M Baxter, Z Climenhaga, N Bearup, V Cave, K Dames, J Parks

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Palm Cooling Between Sets Reduces Perceived Exertion Without Enhancing Performance During High-Load Deadlifts, J Aloi, R Hersey, H Presgrave, S Mcclain, N Flati, H Gerhart, P Prins, J Buxton

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Agreement Between Self-Reported And Accelerometer Derived Sleep Durations, M Alidadi, T Barreira, K Harmon, Y Moon, M Armstrong

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Pharmacist Quality Of Work-Life During Covid-19 Pandemic In Cagayan De Oro, Junnin Gay Labrigas Garay, Rugine Riel D. Barsobia, Zoe Kyra Evasco, Bonnie Louise Elorde

Pacific Journal of Health

During the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacists have been one of the most accessible healthcare workers working in the frontline providing the medication and drug needs of patients. Their roles and responsibilities in work expanded and to some redefined as the pandemic hit. Adjustments in their work, and workplaces were also implemented in adherence to the pandemic situation. The quality of work life of frontline pharmacists were affected because of the changes brought by the pandemic. A descriptive qualitative study design was used to determine the pharmacist’s quality of work-life during the COVID-19 pandemic in Cagayan de Oro City. The place was …

Identifying Older Adult Orthopedic Patients’ Learning Styles For Tailored Communication And Health Literacy, Alexis Flippen Von Zimmer

Pacific Journal of Health

Effective patient communication supports health literacy, treatment compliance, and health outcomes. This study examined whether older adult orthopedic patients’ learning style modality preferences differ from general population norms and characterized their multimodal communication preference profiles to inform tailored provider–patient interactions. Using the Barsch Learning Style Inventory (BLSI), 57 English-speaking male orthopedic patients (50+ years) in a semi-rural Northern California practice were assessed. Primary learning modality distributions (n = 50 with single primary preferences) differed significantly from the BLSI theoretical norms using an exact multinomial goodness-of-fit test (p = 0.048), with fewer auditory learners and more kinesthetic learners than expected. …

Diverse Presentations Of Aphasia: A Comparative Analysis Of Polysynthetic And Analytic Languages Through Kanien'keha (Mohawk) And English Morphology And Syntax, Halle L. Elder

The Downtown Review: An Interdisciplinary Journal Written and Peer-Reviewed by Mandel Honors College Students at Cleveland State University

This paper looks to compare two linguistically diverse languages, English and Kanien'keha, a native American language commonly known as Mohawk. The comparison will revolve around the morphology and syntax typologies of these two languages. In addition to the morphological and syntactic comparison, I will discuss how aphasia presents itself in different language typologies, placing this comparison onto English and Kanien'keha. The research questions I look to answer are: How does word formation and sentence structure differ between English and Kanien'kéha? Does aphasia present differently in analytic and polysynthetic languages like English and Kanien'kéha? The morphological data and syntactic data are …

Successful Therapeutic Response Of Intravenous Immunoglobulin In Guillain-Barre Syndrome With Onset More Than Two Weeks: A Case Report, Ezra Immanuelly Pribadi, Fauna Herawati, Valentinus Besin, Marisca Evalina Gondokesumo

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), with a global incidence of 1–2 cases per 100,000 population annually, remains the most common cause of acute flaccid paralysis. Standard treatment includes plasma exchange within 4 weeks or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) within 2 weeks of symptom onset. However, IVIg may still benefit selected late-presenting cases. Here, we report a case a 17-year-old male presented with progressive bilateral limb weakness and paresthesia that began approximately 3 weeks before admission. He also experienced a brief syncope episode and defecation syncope, indicating possible autonomic involvement. On hospital day 3, after shared decision-making, the family opted for IVIg over plasma …

A Rare Variation In The Branching Pattern Of The Axillary Artery, Preethi Umanath, Sutha Selvaraj

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

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BACKGROUND: This study aims to elucidate a previously unreported rare variation in the branching pattern of the third part of the axillary artery.

Results and discussion: During the routine dissection of a male cadaver, it was observed that the third part branches of the left axillary artery, specifically the anterior and posterior circumflex humeral arteries, were completely absent. To compensate for the missing branches, an unusual ascending branch emerged from the arteria profunda brachii (a branch of the brachial artery). This branch later divided into two: the deltoid branch, which accompanied the axillary nerve, entered in to …

Morphological And Biological Properties Of Platelet Rich Fibrin Membrane Producing From Different Centrifugation Protocols, Vannarut Satitpitakul Md, Sarisa Tangkhunchaisaeng

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background: Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) membranes represent a promising tool for corneal epithelial disease treatment, though a standardized protocol remains unestablished. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the morphological and biological properties of Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) membranes producing from different centrifugation protocols Methods: Four distinct low speed centrifugation protocols (100g/5min, 200g/5min, 100g/10min, and 200g/10min) were established for PRF production from 3 healthy volunteers. We assessed fibrin and membrane dimensions, white blood cell and platelet concentrations, kinetic release of growth factors (TGF-, PDGF-BB, VEGF, IGF-1), and inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-1, TNF-). In vitro degradation and bacterial contamination were also examined. Results: All …

The Impact Of G6pd Deficiency On Liver Damage And Disease Progression In Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Cross-Sectional Study In Thailand, Watcharapong Jugnam-Ang, Phatchayanat Tansakul, Makamas Chanda, Poonlarp Cheepsunthorn, Pisit Tangkijvanich, Chalisa L. Cheepsunthorn Ph.D.

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background. Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is a key enzyme in the pentose phosphate pathway, producing reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) to support redox homeostasis and cancer cell proliferation. While G6PD deficiency has been linked to reduced cancer risk, its impact on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains unclear.

Objectives. This study investigates the prevalence of G6PD deficiency in HCC patients and its association with clinical parameters across disease stages.

Methods. A cross-sectional study analyzed G6PD activity and clinical data from 174 HCC patients, 100 hepatitis B virus (HBV)-infected patients, and 154 healthy controls. Peripheral blood G6PD activity was measured, and …

Investigating The Organs At Risk (Oar) Received Dose During Prostate Cancer Therapy Using Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (Imrt) And 3d Conformal Radiotherapy (3dcrt): A Comparison Study, Talib Abdulwahid, Hussein Mraity, Mustafa Al-Aseebee, Zeyad Al-Dulaimi, Ali Abid Abojassim

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Radiotherapy domain is known to impose undesired risk of radiation to normal tissue surrounding the tumor. So, the treatment planning systems are developing with time to introduce a perfect treatment. Organs at risks surrounding prostate tumors are sensitive to high doses of radiation. This study is aimed at comparing the efficiency of the three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) techniques during the treatment of prostate cancer. A cross-sectional study was performed in Middel Euphrate Csancer Center, Najaf , Iraq. A 25 patients with prostate tumor were enrolled. They underwent CT scans from imaging then treated with x-ray …

Effectiveness Of Vitamin D3 In Facilitating The Therapeutic Progression Of Healing Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Fatemeh Nouri, Sara Aghaei, Gülüzar Özbolat, Yusuf Döğüş, Mahdi Mirhamidi, Reza Rahimi Barghani, Amin Daemi

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background: Today’s, diabetes and its complications have afflicted a large population all over the world, so that it is estimated that its prevalence in all age groups will reach from 2.8% in 2000 to 4.4% in 2030. It is well known that vitamin D may cause rapid wound healing and anti-inflammatory.

Objective: Regarding the importance of the quality of life of diabetic patients and the improvement of chronic diabetic foot ulcers, this paper aims to investigate the efficacy of vitamin D3 on the healing of diabetic foot ulcers. The present research is conducted as a randomized controlled trial.

Methods: …

Non-Invasive Way For Detection Of Neonatal Jaundice Using Gbr, Priti V. Bhagat, Mukesh Raghuwanshi, Ashutosh D. Bagde

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background: Neonatal jaundice is a common condition in newborns due to excess levels of bilirubin. The traditional method for bilirubin testing is invasive, i.e., through blood tests only, which is painful to infants. Therefore, this study uses machine learning algorithms to develop a non-invasive way to detect neonatal jaundice.

Objectives: Design a computer-aided support system to detect neonatal jaundice using machine learning algorithm.

Methods: The gradient-boosting regression model is used to predict the bilirubin level. Gradient Boosting is a robust boosting algorithm that combines several weak learners into strong learners, in which each new model is trained to minimize the …

The Comparison Of Radiation Attenuation Correction Techniques For Relative Renal Function In Renal Cortical Scintigraphy, Benchamat Phromphao, Sorasak Wanitchanan, Trai Chairat, Thunyaluk Sawatnatee, Tanawat Sontrapornpol

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background: Renal cortical scintigraphy using Tc-99m Dimercaptosuccinic acid (Tc-99m DMSA) is the detection of cortical abnormalities. In addition, relative renal function (RRF) is performed by DMSA scintigraphy and estimated from the radiopharmaceutical uptake in both kidneys with radiation attenuation correction. Generally, attenuation correction is calculated from mathematic methods with kidney depth correction for an accurate renal function value.

Objective: The purpose of this research was to study the correlation of the RRF with radiation attenuation correction by geometric mean (GM) method and kidney depth correction by Beer-Lambert law equation.

Methods: Researchers studied in the spherical phantom, kidney phantom and patient’s …

Periodontal Status In Patients With Chronic Skin Diseases: A Pilot Study, Hao Nguyen, Thuy Nguyen, Thuy Vo, Huong Duong, Hoa Ho, Nhi Pham, Nguyen Pham, Nam Huynh

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background: Many skin diseases, especially those that also involve the oral mucosa lesions might play an important role in the etiopathogenesis of oral health and mucocutaneous inflammation. The presence of these oral sores may make it more difficult to maintain good oral hygiene, which increases plaque accumulation and raises the risk of developing periodontal disease.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the periodontal status of chronic skin disease (CSD) patients with healthy controls.

Methods: 109 patients and 37 healthy subjects were included in this study. Parameters evaluated included bleeding on probing index (BOP), periodontal pocket depths (PPD), clinical …

Semi-Automatic Mri Segmentation For Assessing Cartilage Volume Changes After Ankle Distraction Arthroplasty Using The Ilizarov Frame For Ankle Osteoarthritis, Artyom M. Lutsenko, Abdelrazzaq K.A.J. Alhabashneh, Aleksey P. Prizov, Alik V. Karpenko, Georgii A. Airapetov, Nikolai V. Zagorodnii

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study investigates the effectiveness of ankle distraction arthroplasty (ADA) using the Ilizarov frame in treating end-stage ankle osteoarthritis (OA) by evaluating changes in cartilage volume through semi-automatic MRI segmentation. Methods: The study involved 42 end-stage post-traumatic ankle OA patients from 2021 to 2023. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans were conducted before surgery and 12 months post-treatment. Changes in cartilage volume of the talus and tibia were measured using semi-automatic segmentation methods. statistical significance was assessed using the non-parametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Results: Out of 42 patients, 10 completed the study with MRI scans of sufficient quality. Significant increases …

Wearable Single-Channel Electroencephalography, Brain Activity, And Putting Performance In Collegiate Golfers, Pradeep Vanguri, Savannah Calleja, Valerie G. Starratt, Marissa Bonsangue

Journal for Sports Neuroscience

Wearable Electroencephalography (EEG) is a noninvasive method for assessing brain activity. Outside of the context of a traditional medical or laboratory setting, this technology may provide insight into the study of brain activity during activity or sport. In golf, for example, similar research revealed associations in skilled golfers between activity in the alpha brain wave and conscious control of motor activity during putting. The purpose of this research was to further investigate the association between brain-wave activity and athlete performance using a wearable single-channel EEG device during putting in collegiate golfers. Male and Female golfers (n = 11) from …

Keys For Success When Using An Integrative Interprofessional Teaching Model: A Synergistic Approach, Hon-Vu Quang Duong, Nina Marcellus, Sandip Thanki

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

This study presents a longitudinal analysis of the qualitative experiences and quantitative outcomes associated with integrative, interdisciplinary teaching in the context of a specific nursing course, Pathophysiology (NURS 337), at a public, 4-year, state college (now university). Spanning an 8-year period, from 2014–2022, the research compares two distinct student cohorts: one exposed to collaborative interdisciplinary teaching methods, the other to traditional non-collaborative instructional approaches. The findings reveal that integrative, interdisciplinary teaching yielded significant benefits across multiple metrics. Notably, integrative, interdisciplinary teaching contributed to a more normalized distribution of grades, higher student retention rates, and an elevated cumulative GPA at the …

Corrigendum To “Saudi Heart Association Position Statement On Troponin Use For Cardiovascular Risk Screening In Asymptomatic Populations.” [Journal Of The Saudi Heart Association, 2025;37:32–39. Https://Doi.Org/10.37616/2212-5043.1444]

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

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Infective Endocarditis And Meningitis In A Healthy Newborn Without Underlying Heart Disease, Due To Streptococcus Agalactiae - A Case Report., Dalal Siddig Idris, Muath Mohammed Al Ghamdi, Maria Laura Bellovalls, Mohammed Fararjeh

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Streptococcus Agalactiae endocarditis is a rare clinical entity in newborns with a normal structured heart. It is generally characterized by acute onset, the presence of large vegetations, rapid valvular destruction and frequent complications, particularly embolization. Mortality is high with medical therapy alone. We are reporting a rare case of infective endocarditis (IE) with mitral valve vegetation in a 9-day old healthy newborn following Streptococcus Agalactiae sepsis, complicated by meningitis and micro-abscesses. Mitral valve (MV) vegetation was removed surgically; the patient received intravenous antibiotics for six weeks. Transthoracic echocardiography after surgery showed severe MV regurgitation and severe pulmonary hypertension which was …

Alloplastic Implants For Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Clinical Outcomes And Complications, Rafeni Bunga Cikita, Beta Subakti Nataadmaja

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Alloplastic implants emphasize the importance of a comprehensive understanding of both clinical and histological aspects, which are attributed to enhancing patient satisfaction and surgical success rates. The study aims to assess the viability of different implant materials and their related risks over time. A systematic literature search was conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, Cochrane, and EBSCOhost, to identify 79 records. After eliminating duplicates and applying specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, four new studies were included for evaluation, focusing on postoperative outcomes related to alloplastic implants in rhinoplasty. Late-onset inflammation in non-healthy capsules required removal and showed histological damage. One …

Exploring The Correlation Between Pupil Distance And Myopia Prevalence: An Observational Bioanthropology Study In Surabaya, Anggitha Hayuning Kinasih, Dwi Martha Nur Aditya, Y Adhimas Setyo Wicaksono

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Bioanthropology integrates biological and cultural perspectives, thereby enhancing our understanding of human health across populations. Myopia is a significant refractive error affecting potentially 2.5 billion people globally by the end of the decade. Bioanthropological theories suggest that pupil diameter and distance contribute to axial elongation and the progression of myopia. Nevertheless, current literature lacks empirical validation through rigorous hypothesis testing, highlighting a gap in comprehension. The research explores the relationship between pupil distance and the incidence of myopia via empirical assessments in Surabaya. An observational cross-sectional study was conducted, which involved pupil distance measurements and eye refraction assessments. Inclusion criteria …

Phytochemisty And Antioxidant Activity Of Ethanol, Ethyl Acetate, And N-Hexane Extracts Of Suruhan Leaves (Peperomia Pellucida), Ade Arsianti, Steven Gill, Diyah Kristanty

Indonesian Journal of Medical Chemistry and Bioinformatics

Background: Free radicals are natural byproducts of cellular metabolism, in which, their excessive accumulation can lead to oxidative stress, which plays a key role in the development of various chronic diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and neurodegenerative conditions. Antioxidants are compounds capable of scavenging free radicals and minimizing oxidative damage. Peperomia pellucida, commonly known as Suruhan leaves, is a tropical herb traditionally used in folk medicine that contain bioactive compounds correlated with a strong radical-scavenging activity, suggesting its potential as a natural antioxidant source. This study aims to conduct a phytochemical analysis and evaluate the antioxidant activity of ethanol, …

Bridging The Gap: Awareness Of Healthy Menstrual Practices Among Married And Single Women In Baghdad Teaching Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study, Ban Yousif Yaaqoob

Al-Nisour Journal for Medical Sciences

Background: Menstruation is a natural biological process that significantly impacts women’s physical and emotional well-being. Despite its universality, misconceptions and unhealthy practices surrounding menstruation persist, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practices of married and single women regarding healthy menstrual habits in Baghdad, Iraq.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 20, 2022, to February 25, 2023, involving 100 women divided into two groups: 50 single females from the College of Health and Medical Techniques and 50 married employees from Baghdad Teaching Hospital. Data were collected through structured interviews and …

Enhancing Automated Lung Disease Detection From Chest Radiography: An Interpretable Deep Learning Approach With Integrated Preprocessing And Ensemble Modeling, Ahmed Mohammed Abdulkarem, Jamal Kamil K. Abbas, Qamar Ali Abdulridha

Al-Nisour Journal for Medical Sciences

In this study, we tackled the problem of early pulmonary disease detection in chest radiography by developing and evaluating a sophisticated deep learning framework. Our goal was to improve diagnostic precision for conditions like cancer and pneumonia. To do this, we combined insights from current literature with a rigorous experimental protocol using a 5,000-image sample from the well-known NIH Chest X-ray dataset. A core component of our work was the implementation of a multi-stage preprocessing pipeline, featuring both lung segmentation and targeted contrast enhancement, designed to focus the model’s attention on relevant clinical features.

We assessed our models, which were …

Assessment Of Some Cardiac Markers (Ck-Mb, Myoglobin And Troponin) In Iraqi Type-2 Diabetic Patients With Metabolic Syndrome, Hayder Bassim Najeb

Al-Nisour Journal for Medical Sciences

Cardiovascular diseases in the context of diabetes represent a main cause of morbidity and mortality with a two to three times higher risk of cardiovascular diseases in T2DM patients than in people without the condition (normoglycemia). The current study aimed to assess some Cardiac markers (CK-MB, myoglobin and troponin) in Iraqi type two diabetic patients with metabolic syndrome. The study was carried out on (60) patients with type-2 Diabetes mellitus who were divided into 2 groups: (30) subjects having metabolic syndromes and (30) subjects without metabolic syndromes. Venous blood samples were taken from patients who visited the Medical City Hospital-Baghdad …

The Impact Of Refractive Errors Instability On The Life Quality Of The Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Farah Fareed Tarik, Rasha Taha Yassen

Al-Nisour Journal for Medical Sciences

The present work aims to study the refractive error instability effects on life quality among type 2 diabetic patients and to understand the issues in people with refractive error. The cross-sectional study was conducted among patients of Ghazi Al-Hariri Hospital and Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital from 1/11/2023 to 1/3/2024. A slit lamp, E chart, lensometer, OCT, trial case, and some tests were performed. One copy of the questionnaire was completed for each subject out of 100 diabetic patients. The present study included (48%) male and (52%) female who were diagnosed as type II diabetic patients. The results show that (89%) of …

Cecum Lymphoma After Renal Transplant (Case Report), Ahmed Saeed Hamad

Al-Nisour Journal for Medical Sciences

Background: Renal transplantation is a life-saving procedure for patients with end-stage renal disease, but it raises a risk for lymphoma.

Case Presentation: A 52-year-old male presented with abdominal pain, vomiting, and abdominal distention 13 years after being transplanted. Imaging and histopathological examination revealed intestinal lymphoma.

Discussion: This case, because the patient was schronically cytologically immunosuppressed and simply presented with non-specific signs and symptoms with respect to the abdomen, serves to emphasize the importance of recognizing malignancies in immunocompromised patients.

Conclusion: The case was employed by the authors to primarily emphasize the requirement for early diagnosis and proper handling of intestinal …

Assessment Study Of The Amblyopia And Its Treatment By Physical Exercises In Baghdad Hospital, Wasen Abbas Jawad, Zina Tariq Ali, Ruaa Saad Abdualhussin

Al-Nisour Journal for Medical Sciences

The study aimed to assess the effects of physical exercises on patients with amblyopia with age ranges from 2 to 45 years old. This is study involves forty (40) patients, nineteen(19) males and twenty one (21) females with age ranges from (2_45) years old. All patients in our study diagnosed by visual acuity (VA) test for both right and left eyes (without glasses and with glasses), then the patients submitted to study questionnaire (Date of amblyopia diagnosis), is there any previous treatment? What type of exercises (Patching, ocular motility and others) they have? The patients examined by Visual acuity (VA), …