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Published: 2022-06-20

Self-Perception and Health Locus of Control as Predictors of Preventive Health Behaviour among Academic Staff of Selected Universities in Ondo State, Nigeria

This study examined the extent to which self-perception, and health locus of control predicted preventive health behaviour among university academic staffs sel...

Keywords: Self-Perception; Health Locus of Control; Academic Staff; Preventive Health Behaviour

Published: 2022-06-16

Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitor in Acute Heart Failure: The Booster of Decongestive Therapy?

The sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors (dapaglifozin and empaglifozin) have recently established to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death or wo...

Keywords: SGLT2 Inhibitors; Empaglifozin; Dapaglifozin; Acute Heart Failure

Published: 2022-06-09

Atypical Femur Fractures after Long-Term Treatment with Alendronate: A Review

The effect of long-term use of alendronate for the treatment of patients with osteoporosis is widely known. However, side effects of this drug, such as its eff...

Keywords: Osteoporosis; Atypical Femur Fractures; Bisphosphonates; Long-Term Alendronate Use

Published: 2022-06-08

Sexual Dysfunction and Psychotropic Medications: Review and Management

Sexual dysfunction is a disturbance in sexual function that may be experienced by both males and females. It may be caused by mental health disorders, namely d...

Keywords: Sexual Dysfunction; Hypersexuality; Antipsychotics; Antidepressants; Mood Stabilizers

Published: 2022-06-08

In-Vitro and In-Vivo Assessment of Effects of Nano-Curcumin on Liver Enzymes, Inflammatory Cytokines, Degree of Steatosis, and Related Genes in NAFLD

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is characterized by elevated triglycerides, liver enzymes, NAFLD-promoting genes, inflammatory biomarkers, and the deg...

Keywords: NAFLD; Nano-Curcumin; Liver Enzyme; Inflammation; Expression

Published: 2022-06-08

Alpinia Galanga- A Review of its Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Activity

Traditional system of medicine has a numerous variety of herbs with wide therapeutic and pharmacological uses which can help in the development of new bioactiv...

Keywords: Alpinia Galangal; Diabetes; Cardiac Disorder; Antipyretic; Antidiuretic

Published: 2022-06-08

Computational Guided Identification of Potential Anti-Psoriatic Phytoconstituents from Psoralea Corylifolia

Phosphodiesterase 4B (PDE4B) inhibitors increase cAMP levels and are used commonly as a therapeutic option in various inflammatory diseases. However, their adv...

Keywords: PDE4B Inhibitor;Psoriasis; Molecular Docking; Psoralea Corylifolia; Bakuchi; Apremilast

Published: 2022-06-08

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Panoramic Review

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a life-threatening, age-related lung condition with few therapy options. Healthy tissue is replaced by an altered extracellula...

Keywords: Epidemiology; Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis; Diagnosis; Clinical Management

Published: 2022-06-08

Modeling of the Relationship of the Anticholinesterase Activity of Aminostigmin Derivatives Series with their Molecular Structure

Statistically significant molecular features have been identified that determine the anticholinesterase activity of a number of analogs of aminostigmine. It is...

Keywords: Aminostigmine; Regression; Inhibitor; Cholinesterase; Enzyme; Affinity Constant; Statistical Criteria; Carbamylation Constant; Hydrophobicity; Information

Published: 2022-06-08

Current Trends in Pharmacology and Clinical Trials with Ginger- Biomedicines Controlling ‘Future A-Z Viral-Diseases’?

The present paper confirms the current trend and potentiality of the “Ginger-Biomedicines” prepared from the rhizome of ginger, Zingiber officinale Rosc., at a...

Keywords: Current-Trends; Pharmacology-Clinical-Trials; Ginger-Biomedicines; Control; ‘Future A-Z Viral-Diseases’

Published: 2022-06-07

Review of the Pilot Implementation of Family Centered Nutrition and Exercise Diabetes Intervention in Senwabarwana of Limpopo Province

Background: Diabetes prevalence and its incidences are increasing; therefore evidence-based interventions are needed to improve health and general well-being o...

Keywords: Intervention; Pilot study; Patients; Family Members; Diabetes

The Role of Environmental Psychology in the Post-Pandemic Context

One of the most important events of life is the transition from work to retirement. It might have negative and positive effects on health mentally and physical...

Keywords: Human Behavior; Sustainable Balance; Ethics of Environmental Care

Published: 2022-06-03

The Relationship between Neuroticism and Modulation of Error Processing by Induction of Short-Term Affect

The error-related negativity (ERN) is a maximum negative deflection which reliably follows an erroneous response and peaks approximately 50-150ms postresponse...

Keywords: Induced short-term affect; Neuroticism; Error Processing, ERN

The Effects of Leisure Time Activities on the Well-Being in Mid-to- Late Adulthood after Retirement

One of the most important events of life is the transition from work to retirement. It might have negative and positive effects on health mentally and physical...

Keywords: Retirement; Leisure Time Activities; Mental and Physical Well-Being; Retirement Education; Hopefulness

Published: 2022-05-12

Aesthetic Rehabilitation with Nano Composite Material-Case Reports

Aesthetic or cosmetic dentistry is one of the main areas of dental practice. Increasing demands of patients for aesthetics has resulted in the development of s...

Keywords: Midline Diastema; Esthetic; Spacing; Composite Restoration

Published: 2022-05-12

Effectiveness, In Real Life, of Preconception Counselling to Predict the Pregnancy Complications of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Background: During pregnancy, SLE-patients have an increased risk of complications: development of new-onset or reactivation of lupus nephritis, development of...

Keywords: Pregnancy; Disease Activity; Lupus Nephritis

Published: 2022-05-11

Vitamin D Supplementation in Children Aged 2 to 12 in Countries with Cold Climates: A Systematic Review

Objectives: Low levels of blood vitamin D have been reported not only in children with otitis media and frequent respiratory tract infections, but also in PFAP...

Keywords: Vitamin D; Children; Cold Climate; Dietary Supplements

Published: 2022-05-02

Management of the Flabby Ridge: A Beleaguer for the Prosthodontist!

Flabby ridge is defined as a hyperplastic and movable soft tissue, which becomes displaceable due to deposition of the fibrous tissue. Primarily, flabby ridge...

Published: 2022-05-01

How to Inhibit Rebounding to Responses Based on Misconceptions

The mistakes made by students are not absolute mistakes. The mistakes they make are based on their past experiences and are often reasonable to a certain exten...

Keywords: Rebounding to Responses Based on Misconceptions; Rule Showing Demarcation; Maintaining Misconceptions; Cognitive Conflict

Published: 2022-04-25

Preparation and Evaluation of Clarithromycin Loaded Anti-Microbial Gel for the Treatment of Acne

Objectives: The aim of current study was to design and evaluate different formulations of topical gel containing clarithromycin (CLR) and lactic acid for the t...

Keywords: Carbopol-934; Clarithromycin; DSC; FTIR; Lactic acid; Topical gel

Published: 2022-04-13

Predictors of Atrial Fibrillation in Middle Aged Patients without Overt Heart Disease Strain Echocardiography Study

Aim: The aim of the study was to establish echocardiographic predictors of AF in middle-aged patients without overt heart disease. Methods: Prospective cons...

Keywords: AF; LA Reservoir Strain; LA Contractile Strain; STE

Analysis of Stunting that Occurred due to Parents' Divorce

This study aims to describe the literature review on the analysis of stunting that occurs due to parental divorce. This research method uses qualitative resea...

Keywords: Divorce; Covid-19; Nutrition

Structure Genetical Plant Arabidopsis thaliana

Decoding the genetic structure of Arabidopsis thaliana diversity throughout its geographical area provides a basis for explaining the population history of th...

Keywords: Genetics; Diversity; Arabidopsis; Della

Published: 2022-03-29

Application of Debridement in Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Most assuredly diabetic foot ulcer can influence to infection, gangrene, amputation, and even death if necessary care is not needed. On the other hand, once di...

Keywords: Keywords: Application; Debridement; Diabetic Foot Ulcer