Volume 1 Issue 2
- Research Article
Knowledge of Skin Diseases and Associated Risk Factors among Students of a Public Secondary School in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Richard Dele Agbana; Opeyemi Oladipupo Abioye*; Tope Michael Ipinnimo; Demilade Olusola Ibirongbe; Elijah Olusegun Elegbede
Physiological and structural differentiation of the pilosebaceous unit occur typically in general population, such changes are usually very prominent in adolescents with increased sebaceous and apocrine secretions. Knowledge of such changes and associated factors has not been adequately described among secondary school students in Nigeria. ...
- Research Article
Fat-Proofing Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas: Exploring Behavioral Solutions to Holiday Weight Gain
Brian Wansink*; Loren Cherry
People overeat during the holidays and gain on average 1.1 pounds from Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve. Participant observers compiled over 100 different insights on factors cause people to overeat during the holiday season. ...
- Research Article
Prevalence of Biomedical Health Risk Factors among Staff of Kashim Ibrahim College of Education Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Maryam Saidu Saleh; Abdulsalam Abdullah*; Muhammed Wakili Umar Gaya
This study assessed prevalence of biomedical health risk factors among staff members of Kashim Ibrahim College of Education, Maiduguri, in Borno State, Nigeria. A survey research design was employed for this study, focusing on a sample of 57 staff members from the college. ...
- Short Commentary
Oat (Avena sativa L.): A Lesser known Cereal with Well Recognized Nutritional Potential
Reetu Verma*
Oat (Avena sativa L.) is an incredible cereal gaining considerable attention now days. Oat grain is abundant in nutrients and health promoting compounds, making it suitable as food and feed. ...
- Short Commentary
Health Inequalities Associated with Climate Change: An Urgent Public Health Concern
Cameron YS Lee*; Jon B Suzuki
Climate change is negatively affecting human health and is well documented. Annually, over 8 million people die of fossil fuel air pollution worldwide. If no action is taken to mitigate the effects of climate change morbidity and mortality will continue, especially vulnerable marginalized populations (African Americans, Hispanics, Asians) that contribute the least to greenhouse gas emissions and pollution. ...
- Research Article
Assessment of the Progression of Public Investments in Cataract Surgery in Brazil
Silvana Rossi*; Amanda Latuffesoares; Bruno Tavares Baroni; Samuel Elias Marinho Da Costa; Newton Kara-Junio
To evaluate the progression of public investments in cataract surgery in Brazil and its correlation with the growth of the elderly population and the Gross Domestic Product (PIB) between 2010 and 2021. This study was a retrospective analysis of data collected in public databases recording surgical procedures and the amounts invested per surgery to treat senile cataracts, performed per year and by region by the Unified Health System in 2010 and 2021. ...
- Research Article
Prevalence and Predictors of Hypertension among Army Personnel in Adekunle Fajuyi Military Cantonment, Ibadan, Nigeria
Ibirongbe DO*; Abioye OO; Adebimpe WO; Asuzu MC
Hypertension is one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases globally. Hospital records show that it is a common reason for out-patient visits and admissions. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and predictors of hypertension among Army personnel in Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ibadan, Nigeria. ...
- Research Article
Associations of Anthropometric Parameters with Thyroid Hormone Profiles and the Serum Proteins in Healthy Young Women in the Preconception Period
Barbara Lisowska-Myjak*; Hanna Zborowska; Sławomir Białek; Piotr Wroczyński; Marek Kuch; Ewa Skarżyńska
Establishing the associations between anthropometric parameters and thyroid hormones and serum proteins in apparently healthy young women may identify early predictors of possible latent pathology with potential impact on future pregnancy outcome and offspring heath. ...
- Short Communication
The Impact of ChatGPT on Healthcare Professionals: Addressing Job Security Concerns
Imran Ahmed Khan*
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous industries, and healthcare is no exception. One of the significant developments in this field is the emergence of conversational AI systems, such as ChatGPT, which have demonstrated tremendous potential for improving patient care and streamlining healthcare processes. ...
- Research Article
Studying Public Perception of Covid-19 Vaccination in Pediatric Age Group: A Sentiment Analysis of Tweets
Pranav Aiyer; Aysushi Mendiratta*; Alaa Sheta; Munish Sharma; Salim Surani
The COVID-19 pandemic in 2019 led to the biggest public health crisis in modern times and triggered a global effort to rapidly develop and deploy covid vaccines. This, in turn, led to a sharply divided opinions in the public about the safety of the vaccines, particularly around vaccine mandates and especially more polarized in children. ...