- Research Article
Interaction of overweight body mass index and elderly age risk factors for high triglyceride levels
Intan Aprilia; Demsa Simbolon*
Triglycerides, as one of the main types of fats that circulate in the blood and are stored in adipose tissue, play a crucial role in the body’s energy metabolism. However, high triglyceride levels (≥150 mg/dL) are an important indicator of dyslipidemia, which is strongly correlated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease ...
- Research Article
Diabetic complications and healthy diets are related to glycemic levels among type 2 diabetes patients in Nairobi County, Kenya; A 3-month follow-up study
Josphat Mwilu Munyambu*; John Gachohi, PhD; Susan Mambo, PhD; Reagan Chweya
Globally, Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) poses a significant public health challenge, with approximately 462 million cases reported [1]. T2DM is associated with increasing morbidity rates, premature deaths, and decreased life expectancy, particularly in developing countries. These issues are often associated with rapid urbanization, shifts in lifestyle, ...
- Research Article
Food insecurity, dietary diversity, nutritional status and consumption patterns: Status and trends across six cities in Bangladesh, Kenya, and Rwanda (2021-2025)
Tanja Barth-Jaeggi*; Cornelia Speich; Christian Schindler; Simon Kimenju; Joyce Waithira; Arnaud Igabe; Claire Muhire Uwimana; Fuad Pasha; Shahidul Islam; Elizabeth Imbo; Straton Habumugisha; Moshfequel Alam Talukder; Jocelyne Ingabire; Joseph Mucumbitsi; Helen Prytherch
Rapid urbanization in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) has accelerated dietary transition, by increased access to and consumption of energy-dense and processed foods and a concurrent lack of fresh nutrient-rich produce. ...
- Short Commentary
European healthcare disparities
René Gordon Holzheimer*; Nadey Hakim
European health systems are based on social solidarity and universal coverage, although there are significant variations in their designs, including differences between tax-financed and social insurance systems [1,2]. Although ...
- Research Article
Myocardial infarction mortality in young Brazilian women, 2015-2024
Schnoeller Emilly Anne A*; Lisboa BA; Santos IJA; Silva SP; Pinheiro AO; Gonçalves EES; Sawabini ACL; Freitas RAP; Farias ES; Feldman A; Gun C
Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death in Brazil. Although traditionally associated with men and older ages, Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) has shown a progressive “rejuvenation” pattern, with growing impact among women in their productive years.
- Review Article
A review of intervention and treatment approaches for autism spectrum disorder
Sun Wen; Jeong Dae Keun*
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication difficulties, and repetitive, stereotyped behaviors. In recent years, its prevalence has shown an increasing trend, making it a major concern in the fields of public health and education.
- Research Article
Barriers to utilization of focused antenatal care among women attending maternal child health at Chiga Health Centre, Kisumu, Kenya
Redemptah Yeda*; Elekiah Anguko; Caroline Ouma; Wilbroda Nancy Makunda
Focused Antenatal Care (FANC) is pivotal to reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality by enabling timely risk detection and management. Despite its importance, FANC utilization remains suboptimal in Kenya, particularly in Kisumu County...
- Research Article
The epidemiology of coeliac disease in the United Kingdom since 2000: A narrative review and meta-analysis of peer-reviewed and grey literature
Craig J Currie*; Jessica G Currie
To synthesize the epidemiology of coeliac disease in the United Kingdom since 2000, integrating peer-reviewed and grey literature and quantitatively pooling community screening prevalence where appropriate. Structured narrative review and random-effects meta-analysis...
- Research Article
Persistent disparities in the modern era of brain metastasis treatment: A SEER-based Study (2010–2022)
Daniel Holguin*; Oluwasegun Akinyemi, PhD; Noor Malik, MD
Metastatic Brain Tumors (MBTs) are more common than primary brain tumors and associated with poor survival. This study examined whether race × income interaction predicts differences in treatment receipt and survival among patients with MBTs from lung, breast, melanoma, and prostate cancer. ...
- Research Article
Adherence to Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) management protocol among hospitalized patients: A retrospective analysis
Ahmad Subhi*; Salma Alshamsi; Sarah Al-Toubah; Afra Khan; Fardeen Mohammad; Reem Sadeq; Mohammed Alsuraihi; Aulin Vitus
Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) continues to be a leading hospitalization and death all over the globe, and it needs to be treated as quickly as possible, with the appropriate individual treatments and evidence-based clinical rules. Despite the widespread use of radiological imaging in the management ...