Sustainability in higher education: Comparison of the Asia-Pacific region and Serbia by Đukić Gordana, Ilić Biljana

“…Mankind is slowly and painfully realizing that sustainability is very complicated in the current patterns of human lives. …”
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The Motives behind the Skepticism of Conventional Medicine Advocates towards Traditional Persian Medicine: An Expert Opinion by Majid Nimrouzi, Zahra Salehi, Faranak Alembizar

“…If we delineate medicine as a distinct system, it is a knowledge-based art for palliating physical and mental pains, and the traditional/conventional classification of medicine and separating these two schools is the first terrible impediment. …”
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Informational support for women with endometriosis: a scoping review by Deniz Senyel, James H. Boyd, Melissa Graham

“…Abstract Background Ten per cent of women of reproductive age suffer from endometriosis, a painful and incurable disease that leaves women with severe implications for their health and overall well-being. …”
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A Rare Otological Presentation of Squamous Papilloma by Tanuj Madan, Sunil Goyal, Sachin Thongam

“…Case report: We present a case of EAC SP in a 15 year old girl hailing from north-eastern India who presented to us with a mass in the EAC which was acutely painful. Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography remained the gold standard and imaging study of choice for evaluation. …”
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A unique case of extranodal marginal zone lymphoma with synchronous pulmonary and dermatologic manifestations by Carlo Arevalo, Fernando Camacho, Joseph Modrak

“…Aside from progressive dyspnea, a non-pruritic, non-painful rash and constitutional symptoms were reported. …”
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Health-related quality of life following bisphosphonate therapy in individuals with Paget’s disease of bone – A study from a teaching hospital in Southern India by Fibi K. Ninan, Kripa Elizabeth Cherian, Remya Rajan, Felix Jebasingh, Nitin Kapoor, Hesarghatta S. Asha, Nihal Thomas, Thomas V. Paul

“…Background: Paget’s disease of bone (PDB) is associated with considerable morbidity because of bony pains, fractures, and deformities. Remission, as assessed by reduction in alkaline phosphatase levels, does not necessarily correlate with improvement in quality of life (QoL). …”
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The Role of Imperial Authorities in Electing Muslim Clerics across Yenisei Governorate, Mid-Nineteenth to Early Twentieth Centuries by Elena A. Shershneva

“…Virtually being a government-sanctioned body, Orenburg Mohammedan Assembly would take pains to guarantee trustworthiness of to be appointed candidates. …”
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Tuberculosis Mimicking-Musculoskeletal Tumor of The Hand: An Uncommon Case of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis by Andy Lesmana, Hapsari Retno Dewanti, Lenty BR Perangin Angin, Muhamad Irvan Muzakky, Stefi Geovani Valentin Hayon, Mentari Maratus Sholihah, Muhammad Ifham Hanif

“…Case Report: A 17-year-old male presented with a painful swollen part of the 3rd finger of the left hand. …”
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A systematic review of Aspilia africana (Pers.) C.D. adams traditional medicinal uses, phytoconstituents, bioactivities, and toxicities by Gang, Roggers, Okello, Denis, Yeongjun, Ban, Kang, Youngmin

“…Adams, popularly referred to as wild sunflower, has been used for generations across several African communities to treat various diseases, including malaria, wounds, osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, gastric ulcers, measles, tuberculosis, stomach ache, rheumatic pains, and gonorrhea. This study aimed to sys-tematically and critically compile data on the traditional medicinal uses, phytochemistry, bioactivities, botanical descriptions, and toxicities of A. africana. …”
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Design and Prototyping of Solar Operated Fertilizer Sprayer. by Nduhura, Whycliffee

“…The main drawback with these sprayers is that they cannot be used for long working hours due to human drudgery and cause fatigue to the person spraying due to back pains and muscular problems making the entire operation tedious and time consuming and they also have low pressure. …”
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Echinococcal Cyst Blockade — the Rare Cause of Acute Pancreatitis and Obstructive Jaundice by S. A. Budzinskiy, S. G. Shapovaliants, R. V. Plakhov, M. V. Murashkina, E. A. Vorobyeva, D. R. Berdieva, P. V. Usyaky, E. D. Fedorov

“…A 33-year-old man was hospitalized with epigastrium and right hypochondrium pains and jaundice. In 2019 the patient underwent the removal of a cyst in the 7th liver segment and cholecystectomy for liver and gallbladder echinococcal lesions. …”
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Delusions of Glass Under Skin: An Unusual Case of Somatic-Type Delusional Disorder Treated with Olanzapine by Nicholas Comardelle, Amber Edinoff, Juliana Fort

“…This manuscript discusses a case of DD characterized by painful sensations of glass under the skin managed with the second-generation antipsychotic olanzapine…”
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Two rare cases of primary clear cell adenocarcinoma of the urethra: clinical experience, case report and literature review by Bohao Jiang, Jiyuan Hu, Benqiao Wang, Xujia Liu, Ling Tong, Yitong Xu, Hao Zhang

“…The male patient reported concomitant symptoms of frequent and painful urination. CT scans show abnormal enhancements. …”
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Photobiomodulation preconditioning for oral mucositis prevention and quality of life improvement in chemotherapy patients: a randomized clinical trial by Marwa Khalil, Omar Hamadah, Maher Saifo

“…Abstract Background Given the suffering experienced by cancer patients, effective solutions must be found to prevent painful and debilitating side effects of anti-cancer treatment. …”
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Characteristics, clinical manifestations and management of leprosy in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A 20-year retrospective study by J S Sons, Z N Mkhize, N C Dlova, C Aldous, P R Bhat, A V Chateau

“…Common symptoms included upper respiratory tract involvement, hair loss and painful nerves, with the face and limbs being most frequently affected. …”
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Characteristics and outcomes of women using emergency medical services for third-trimester pregnancy-related problems in India: a prospective observational study by Jennifer A Newberry, Corey B Bills, Elizabeth A Pirrotta, Matthew C Strehlow, G V Ramana Rao, Hyeyoun (Elise) Min, Ann E Evensen, Lawrence Leeman, S V Mahadevan

“…Calls were deemed ‘pregnancy related’ if categorised by EMS dispatchers as ‘pregnancy’, ‘childbirth’, ‘miscarriage’ or ‘labour pains’. Interfacility transfers, patients absent on ambulance arrival and patients refusing care were excluded.Main outcome measures Emergency medical technician (EMT) interventions, method of delivery and death.Results The median age enrolled was 23 years (IQR 21–25). …”
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Call for Papers: Constitutions and Intergenerational Justice by IF and FRFG

“…It also informs the discussion among Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), James Madison (1751–1836) and Thomas Paine (1737–1809) in the course of founding the United States of America. …”
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The sport and Lithuanian national identity by Ingvaras Butautas, Rasa Čepaitienė

“…After regaining independence, Lithuanian sport was forced to switch from state-regulated infrastructure to the private sector. This process was painful. More than one and a half years of lasting boycott of international sports federations almost ruined the Lithuanian sport system. …”
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Editorial by Jörg Tremmel, Maria Lenk, Antony Mason, Markus Rutsche

“…Unlike other index-builders, McQuilkin takes great pains to lay out all the premises, definitions and data sources of his account in as clear a manner as possible, which makes his article an accessible and instructive read. …”
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