Prevalence and correlates of burn-out among Nigerian medical doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study by Ruth Eshikotse Pius, Janet Ngozi Ajuluchukwu, Alero Ann Roberts

“…Due to the adverse effects of burn-out on physician well-being and patient care, strategies need to be put in place to identify and mitigate burn-out among Nigerian physicians.…”
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Usability Testing pada Simulator Media Pembelajaran Lalu Lintas Berbasis Android by I Made Ari Saputra, I Putu Agung Bayupati, Ni Kadek Dwi Rusjayanthi

“…People find it difficult to learn traffic rules in the real world directly because of the risk of accidents. Indonesian people need to get more education about the existing traffic rules. …”
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Comparing the Fiscal Consequences of Controlled and Uncontrolled Osteoarthritis Pain Applying a UK Public Economic Perspective by Rui Martins, Nikos Kotsopoulos, Melodi Kosaner Kließ, Craig Beck, Lucy Abraham, Samuel Large, Patricia Schepman, Mark P. Connolly

“…**Results:** For a 50-year-old individual with moderate uncontrolled OA pain with 15-years remaining work expectancy, the model estimated a £62 383 reduction in employment earnings, a £24 307 reduction in tax contributions and a need for £16 034 in government benefits, compared to a person with controlled OA pain. …”
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Diversity-Focused Undergraduate Premedical Enrichment Programs: The Impact of Research Experiences by Acevedo A, Babore YB, Greisz J, King S, Clark GS, DeLisser HM

“…Ana Acevedo, Yonatan B Babore, Justin Greisz, Shakira King, Gabrielle S Clark, Horace M DeLisser Academic Programs Office, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USACorrespondence: Horace M DeLisser, Academic Programs Office, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Jordan Medical Education Center, 6th Floor, Building 421, 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19104-5162, USA, Tel +1 215-898-4409, Fax +1 215-898-0833, Email [email protected]: Many diversity-focused, premedical enrichment programs anchor around a mentored research experience. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Relation to Reproductive Health Among Young Albanian Women by Alketa Zazo, Eliona Kulluri, Enxhi Vrapi

“…Equally important is to continually monitor and collect data to better understand the population’s needs and where to focus the efforts to be able to deliver an improved, efficient, and satisfactory sexual health service. …”
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Gesture sonification for enhancing agency: an exploratory study on healthy participants by Felix Schoeller, Felix Schoeller, Parham Ashur, Joseph Larralde, Clement Le Couedic, Rajeev Mylapalli, Karthikeyan Krishnanandan, Anna Ciaunica, Anna Ciaunica, Adam Linson, Mark Miller, Nicco Reggente, Vladimir Adrien, Vladimir Adrien

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Sexual and reproductive health and rights, HIV and migration in southern Africa: A rapid review by G Musuka, I Chingombe, E Moyo, T Chikava, B Moyo, M Mapingure, H Musuka, T Dzinamarira

“…Limited access to comprehensive sexuality education and social protection for migrants underscores the need for further policy development and implementation. …”
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Tissue-friendly dentin treatments as a potential element in revascularization protocol (ex-vivo study) by Hala Fayek Khalil, Nadia Ezz El Din Metwalli, Sara Magdy, Mohamed Shamel

“…Sodium hypochlorite, the gold-standard irrigant, is effective but has significant cytotoxic effects, prompting the need for safer alternatives. This study investigates the cytotoxicity, cell proliferation, adhesion to dentin, and osteogenic differentiation of cells exposed to Dual Rinse HEDP, curcumin, and sodium hypochlorite (2.5%) for 1, 5, and 15 min, focusing on their potential application in revitalization and regenerative endodontic protocols. …”
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The additive diagnostic value of ultrasonic strain elastography in characterizing BI-RADS 4 breast lesions by Dalia Bayoumi, Farah Ahmed Shokeir, Rasha Karam, Ghada Hassan Abd Elraouf, Dina Abdallah Ibrahim, Aya Elboghdady

“…The combination of strain elastography with US BI-RADS increases the diagnostic accuracy for the detection of malignant breast lesions which will decrease the need for unnecessary biopsy.…”
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Gender disparity in living organ donation: a qualitative analysis of experiences and perceptions of female donors in Pakistan by Muhammad Ishaq, Javeria Saleem, Ruhma Binte Shahzad, Mahrukh Iqbal, Abida Tehreem, Raja Sajjad Asghar, Aleena Touqeer, Gul Mehar Javaid Bukkhari

“…The study’s results highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions to address the gender gap in living kidney and liver donation. …”
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Novel (Q)SAR models for prediction of reversible and time-dependent inhibition of cytochrome P450 enzymes by Sadegh Faramarzi, Arianna Bassan, Kevin P. Cross, Xinning Yang, Glenn J. Myatt, Donna A. Volpe, Lidiya Stavitskaya

“…The 2020 FDA drug-drug interaction (DDI) guidance includes a consideration for metabolites with structural alerts for potential mechanism-based inhibition (MBI) and describes how this information may be used to determine whether in vitro studies need to be conducted to evaluate the inhibitory potential of a metabolite on CYP enzymes. …”
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Intracapsular and extracapsular fracture types and inpatient mortality in failed hemiarthroplasty by Kürşat Tuğrul Okur, Koray Özdemir, Ahmet Yesevi Sarıaslan, Fırat Ozan

“…These findings highlight the need for tailored perioperative care to mitigate risks. …”
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The Relationship of Body Composition and Sleep Quality with VO2max in Adolescent Athletes at Sidoarjo Sports High School and Sewon 1 High School by Fathirani Mutiara, Rahadyana Muslichah, Mirza Hapsari Sakti Titis Penggalih

“…Background: Body composition and sleep quality are body components that need to be considered in adolescent athletes. Both components can affect the level of maximum oxygen volume (VO2max) and become factors in increasing physical performance in adolescent athletes. …”
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Global Perspectives on Addressing Systemic Issues in Music Therapy Curricula and Healthcare by Amy Clements-Cortés, Melissa Mercadal-Brotons, Hakeem Leonard, Vivian Chan, Gro Trondalen, Tao-Deva Stingl, Thomas Stegemann, Claudia Zanini

“… The discipline of music therapy is practiced differently across the globe and over the years, in all regions of the world, the number of music therapy training programs has expanded. As such, there is a need to reflect on the differences between education and training programs, which vary according to the local culture, educational needs, theoretical background, and scope, among others. …”
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Best practice mechanisms for biodiversity conservation law and policy by Callum Brockett, Katie Woolaston, Felicity Deane, Fran Humphries, Ethan Kumar, Amanda Kennedy, Justine Bell-James

“…We also explore the necessity of biodiversity and climate mainstreaming across all laws and highlight the need to engage in genuine partnerships and collaborations with First Nations communities. …”
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New aspects of investigating stress, anxiety, and depression in the Ryazan region population with arterial hypertension by Ayoub Glenza, Natalia V. Dobrynina, Sergey S. Yakushin, Alexander A. Dzekan

“…Global data on high anxiety and depression highlight the need to assess them in people with hypertension. …”
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Exploring Quality of Life in Adults Living With Late-onset Pompe Disease: A Combined Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Patient Perceptions from Australia, France, Italy, and... by Holly Lumgair, Lisa Bashorum, Alasdair MacCulloch, Elizabeth Minas, George Timmins, Drago Bratkovic, Richard Perry, Medi Stone, Vasileios Blazos, Elisabetta Conti, Raymond Saich

“…Among a largely declining cohort, even those not self-reporting decline often assumed future deterioration, highlighting the need for improved therapies and the potential to initiate or switch ERT based on evolving symptomology and daily life impacts. …”
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Diabetes and tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analyis of mendelian randomization evidence by Ivaan Pitua, Raafidha Raizudheen, Mark Muyanja, Joseph Nyero, Morrish Okello Obol

“…Conclusion This review highlights a causal association between DM and TB, emphasizing the need for integrated screening and management of DM within TB control programs, particularly in high-burden regions. …”
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Health inequities among persons with disabilities: a global scoping review by Emre Umucu, Andrew A. Vernon, Deyu Pan, Sang Qin, Guillermina Solis, Rebecca Campa, Beatrice Lee

“…Despite international and national policies affirming the rights of persons with disabilities, healthcare disparities persist, with studies revealing higher rates of unmet medical needs, avoidable deaths, and dissatisfaction with healthcare services among this population. …”
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Evaluation of root development of mandibular first molar of children (6-12) years old visiting P.O.P. department College of Dentistry/ Hawler Medical University. by Yara Ismail Ameen, Manal Muhammed Taher, Mahmood Fawzi Abduljabar

“…Conclusion The discovery of open apex in some children at 12 confirms the need for inquiry before treating a deep carious lesion in FPMs between the ages of 6 and 12. we evaluated the potential risk of pulpal involvement during this period. …”
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