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Systematic review

  • Molla Amsalu Tadesse
  • Getachew Mekete Deress
  • Gezahagn Demsu Gedefaw
  • Eniyew Assimie Alemu
  • Abere Gebru Abuhay
  • Asnake Tadesse Abate
  • Tsehayu Melak Siyoum
  • Daniel Getaneh Damtie
  • Agernesh Dereje Misker
  • Habtie Bantider Wubet
  • Walelign Asmie Afework
  • Amanu Addis Melesew
  • Negesse Zurbachew Gobezie
  • Biruk Demissie
  • Begizew Yimenu Mekuriaw
  • Temesgen Birlie Asmare

Abstract

Background:
Pain is a common symptom at cancer diagnosis and often worsens with treatment and disease progression. Comprehensive evidence on its prevalence and severity in Africa remains limited.
Objectives:
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to ...
Open AccessReview articleFirst published Apr 9, 2026

Original research article

  • Najla Alsiri
  • Asma Alhumaid
  • Bouchra Maksoud

Abstract

Objectives:
To determine the frequency and clinical associations of hypermobility spectrum disorders in a central orthopedic hospital.
Methods:
A clinical epidemiological, prospective hospital-based cross-sectional design was employed. Kuwait Ministry of ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Apr 7, 2026

Original research article

  • Angelina A. Joho
  • Herman Joel Sule
  • Aisha Tambwe

Abstract

Background:
Chronic kidney disease is on the rise globally and poses a significant public health concern. Patients with chronic kidney disease are receiving sustainable treatment through hemodialysis. However, hemodialysis is intensive, costly, and ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Apr 2, 2026

Original article

  • Nan Cui
  • Jian Sun
  • Xiufen Sui
  • Ping Ma
  • Jianping Sun
  • Zulqarnain Baloch
  • Jing Cui

Abstract

Objective:
To integrate the Structure–Process–Outcome framework with the SERVQUAL model to develop a performance evaluation index system tailored for internet hospitals in Qingdao, China. This study provides a scientific tool for assessing and optimizing ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Apr 2, 2026

Original research article

  • Leila Rastgoo Balov
  • Teimour Allahyari
  • Mohammad Jafari
  • Mohammad Hajaghazadeh

Abstract

Objective:
Hand anthropometry, grip strength, and manual dexterity are fundamental to the safe and the effective performance of dental procedures. While these factors are individually important, their interrelationships in dental students remain ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Mar 31, 2026

Systematic review

  • Santiago Gómez-Jordan
  • Samuel Jarava
  • Francisco Villadiego
  • Valentina Lara
  • David Saavedra-Segura
  • Vanessa Sarmiento
  • Diego Viasus

Abstract

Background:
Diarrhea causes significant morbidity among people living with human immunodeficiency virus. Compared to conventional diagnostic tests, multiplex polymerase chain reaction gastrointestinal panels provide faster and more accurate pathogen ...
Open AccessReview articleFirst published Mar 31, 2026

Original article

  • Fasika Tamirat
  • Mekonen Adimasu Kebede

Abstract

Introduction:
Vaccination significantly reduces morbidity and mortality among children from vaccine-preventable diseases. Despite a global and regional immunization coverage estimate of 74%, Ethiopia has ~1,146,000 zero-dose children. Therefore, this study ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Mar 31, 2026

Original research article

  • Mohsen Golkar
  • Fatemeh Latifi
  • Mostafa Alam
  • Amirmohammad Salamatmanesh
  • Farzan Zakermashhadi

Abstract

Background:
Pain and trismus are common complications that significantly impair quality of life after mandibular third molar surgery. This study investigated the efficacy of only one preoperative dose of oral tizanidine, a centrally acting muscle relaxant ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Mar 30, 2026

Review

  • Ari R. Joffe
  • Robert P. Lemke

Abstract

We review the chronic phase ventilation (CPV) strategy recommended in infants with the most severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (msBPD, mechanically ventilated at 36–40 weeks post-menstrual age). The safety and efficacy of CPV was important to scrutinize ...
Open AccessReview articleFirst published Mar 28, 2026

Original research article

  • Afnan M. Alkhateeb

Abstract

Objectives:
The objective of this study is to determine the distribution and attributes of licensed physical therapy practitioners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Methods:
A cross-sectional research study was conducted. Data were retrieved from the database ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Mar 23, 2026