Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sampurna Kundu, Subhojit Shaw, Junaid Khan, Aparajita Chattopadhyay, Emerson Augusto Baptista, Balram Paswan
Summary: This study explores the influence of demographic and socio-economic characteristics on awareness and use of e-cigarettes in 14 selected GATS countries. The awareness and usage of e-cigarettes were found to be highest in Greece and lowest in India. Females were less aware of e-cigarettes across different age groups. Younger individuals, males, urban residents, and current tobacco smokers were more likely to use e-cigarettes.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Shuang Han, Hui Wang, Jue Chen, Jihong Zhao, Haoyan Zhong
Summary: The use of digital technology in autotransplantation of tooth can shorten the preparation time of the alveolar socket, reduce the extra-alveolar time of the donor tooth, and decrease the number of positioning trials, regardless of the shape deviation between the model and actual teeth, thereby improving the success rate.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Chloe Clifford Astbury, Kirsten M. Lee, Raphael Aguiar, Asma Atique, Marilen Balolong, Janielle Clarke, Ronald Labonte, Arne Ruckert, Kathleen Chelsea Togno, A. M. Viens, M. Wiktorowicz, Amy Yau, Tarra L. Penney
Summary: This review aims to analyze evaluations of public policies targeting the prevention of zoonotic spillover events. Using a systematic scoping review methodology, data will be screened and extracted to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of policies. The findings of this study will provide valuable insights into the current status of policy evaluations on preventing zoonotic spillover.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Felix Schmeiser, Uwe Baumert, Bogna Stawarczyk
Summary: This study compared the two-body wear of occlusal splint materials fabricated from subtractive computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and three-dimensional printing (3DP). The results showed that there was no significant difference in two-body wear between the materials fabricated using the two methods. However, the materials fabricated using 3DP were more likely to fracture, while those fabricated using CAM were more likely to perforate.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Kamila Kolpashnikova, Shital Desai
Summary: This article introduces the fear of falling (FoF) as a major challenge for the quality of life among older adults and highlights the lack of comprehensive research in this area. By conducting a scoping review, the authors aim to identify key topics, gaps in the literature, and potential opportunities for further research on FoF. This review will contribute to the development of an interdisciplinary theoretical and empirical framework, and ultimately promote policy and practice innovations for individuals living with FoF.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rosemary Jenkins, Eszter P. Vamos, Kate E. Mason, Konstantinos Daras, David Taylor-Robinson, Clare Bambra, Christopher Millett, Anthony A. Laverty
Summary: Reductions in local government spending may increase the risk of hospital admissions for nutritional anaemias, particularly in deprived areas.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Utsamani Cintyamena, E. Elsa Herdiana Murhandarwati, Iqbal Elyazar, Ari Probandari, Riris Andono Ahmad
Summary: This scoping review aims to identify successful interventions to control malaria transmission across national borders in the Asia-Pacific region. The review will focus on publications from the past 10 years and follow guidelines for data extraction and evaluation. The results will be disseminated through various channels.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kiara Chang, Emily Mayne, Anthony A. Laverty, Israel Agaku, Filippos T. Filippidis
Summary: This study compared the cigarette market in eight sub-Saharan African countries, revealing large price differentials within provinces and states, with single cigarettes widely available in Lesotho and Ethiopia. Prices per 20-cigarette pack were lower for packed cigarettes than single sticks, particularly in less populated areas. Measures to tackle pricing differentials and availability of single sticks are necessary to counteract potential health consequences of the increasing tobacco industry penetration in these countries.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ranjan Kumar Prusty, Shahina Begum, Anushree Patil, D. D. Naik, Sharmila Pimple, Gauravi Mishra
Summary: The study aimed to improve breast cancer awareness and practices through health education interventions among women and primary healthcare providers in low socioeconomic communities in Mumbai. Results showed significant improvement in knowledge of breast cancer signs, symptoms, risk factors, and breast self-examination practices among women, particularly those with low education levels. Healthcare workers also demonstrated increased knowledge in symptoms and risk factors.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Jillian C. Ryan, John Noel Viana, Hamza Sellak, Shakuntla Gondalia, Nathan O'Callaghan
Summary: Precision health is a new field that requires clearer definition and differentiation from precision medicine. This study aims to conduct a scoping review to define precision health and map research in this area. By analyzing data from scientific databases and grey literature sources, the study will identify gaps and future directions for precision health research.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Paul Lokubal, Sandrena Ruth Frischer, Ines Corcuera, Jessica Macias Balil, Christine Nalwadda Kayemba, Jennifer J. Kurinczuk, Manisha Nair
Summary: This review aims to describe abortion decision-making trajectories for women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and investigate factors influencing these trajectories. By searching and analyzing studies from 2000 to 2021, synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data, and assessing study quality, the findings will be published in a global maternal health journal and presented at scientific conferences.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Fatima Nari, Wonjeong Jeong, Bich Na Jang, Hyeon Ji Lee, Eun-Cheol Park
Summary: The study found an association between a low healthy lifestyle score and poor quality of life, in both general and health-related aspects. Female gender, older age, and depression had a more negative impact on HRQOL, while male gender and younger age had a more negative impact on QOL. Changes in physical activity, drinking, and smoking status were significantly associated with lower HRQOL and QOL.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ivan Berlin, Isabelle Jacot-Sadowski, Jean-Paul Humair, Jacques Cornuz
Summary: International experts reached a consensus on the differential regulation of ENDS and HTP, with recommendations on components, warnings, sales restrictions, and taxation. The survey results could be useful for health authorities, decision makers, and researchers in the field of tobacco use and cessation.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Zewudu Andualem, Henok Dagne, Zelalem Nigussie Azene, Asefa Adimasu Taddese, Baye Dagnew, Roman Fisseha, Atalay Goshu Muluneh, Yigizie Yeshaw
Summary: The study found that the proportions of households' access to improved drinking water sources and toilet facilities in Ethiopia were relatively low, which demands the need to tailor strategies to increase the coverage of access to improved drinking water sources and toilet facilities.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Paul Lokubal, Clara Calvert, Simon Cousens, Marina Daniele, Rasmane Ganaba, Veronique Filippi
Summary: The study found that higher relationship satisfaction is associated with increased health-related quality of life (HrQoL) in postpartum women. Specifically, for each point increase in relationship satisfaction score, there was a corresponding increase in overall HrQoL as well as in the physical, psychological, social, and environmental domains of HrQoL. Policies should focus on supporting women in dealing with challenges in the postpartum period to improve their HrQoL.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Yolanda N. R. Gallardo, Rodrigo Salazar-Gamarra, Lauren Bohner, Juliana I. De Oliveira, Luciano L. Dib, Newton Sesma
Summary: This study evaluated the trueness of 3D facial scanning using Bellus3D and +ID ReCap Photo. The results showed that both methods had significant measurement errors in certain facial regions. However, overall, both methods provided clinically acceptable trueness and can be reliable tools for planning esthetic restorations.
JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jeel Moya-Salazar, Flor de Maria Manrique, Cristhina Loayza, Karla V. Laopa, Belen Moya-Salazar, Victor Rojas-Zumaran
Summary: The study aimed to determine the presence of Helicobacter pylori in children under eight years of age in rural human settlements in Peru. Among the 25 child volunteers, 36% tested positive for Helicobacter pylori antibodies, mainly affecting boys under the age of two.
ELECTRONIC JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Letter
Health Care Sciences & Services
J. Moya-Salazar, V. Rojas-Zumaran, C. R. Salazar, H. Contreras-Pulache
JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE QUALITY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Milan Karan-Romero, Rodrigo Ernesto Salazar-Gamarra, Ximena Alejandra Leon-Rios
Summary: This study surveyed 200 dental students about their perceptions and attitudes towards artificial intelligence in dentistry. The results showed that 86% of students believed that artificial intelligence would bring great advances in dentistry, while 45% disagreed that it would replace dentists in the future. Additionally, the students agreed that artificial intelligence should be taught in undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jeel Moya-Salazar, Liliana Y. Condor, Nahomi Zuniga, Alexis Jaime-Quispe, Belen Moya-Salazar, Karina Chicoma-Flores, Betsy Canari, Hans Contreras-Pulache
Summary: This study aimed to assess coagulation markers in COVID-19 patients and analyze them according to the severity of the disease. The results showed that although there were alterations in coagulation markers, there were no differences in concentration according to the severity of COVID-19.
HEALTH SCIENCE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jeel Moya-Salazar, Betsy Canari, Nahomi Zuniga, Alexis Jaime-Quispe, Hans Contreras-Pulache
Summary: The rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2 has resulted in changes in aspects such as grief, hygiene measures, and social stigma. In Peru, the long quarantine and restrictions on funeral rituals have impacted individuals who have lost family members. This study also found that families have improved hygiene practices to prevent further infections, and most participants did not experience social stigma.
OMEGA-JOURNAL OF DEATH AND DYING
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Madaleine Lopez-Hinostroza, Juan Davila, Angelica Y. Asencio, Jeel Moya-Salazar
Summary: We present a case of invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma in a 61-year-old painter-and-bricklayer with cavitary lung lesions. The patient was admitted due to dyspnea, a dry cough with abundant secretions. Differential diagnoses were ruled out through laboratory tests and bronchoscopies, confirming the diagnosis of invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma. This advanced stage cancer led to ventilatory failure and eventually death.
ELECTRONIC JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Javier Sevillano-Jimenez, Mario Carrion-Chambilla, Eduardo Espinoza-Lecca, Elizabeth Mori-Quispe, Hans Contreras-Pulache, Jeel Moya-Salazar
Summary: This study aimed to measure the scientific production on public health in Peru using the Scopus database. The results showed that the majority of publications in this area were from two universities, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia and Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. The most productive journal was Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Publica, accounting for 17.5% of Peruvian publications.
ELECTRONIC JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Jeel Moya-Salazar, Liliana A. Buitron, Eliane A. Goicochea, Carmen R. Salazar, Belen Moya-Salazar, Hans Contreras-Pulache
Summary: An observational study was conducted on 100 nurses working in COVID-19 medical units to estimate burnout syndrome (BS) using the Maslach Burnout Inventory questionnaire. The results showed that the majority of nurses were women and the most affected age group was 20-30 years. Prediction analysis revealed age as a significant predictor for the development of BS. Strategies should be implemented to improve the working environment and promote self-care, organizational changes, interpersonal relationships, and risk prevention.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jeel Moya-Salazar, Victor Rojas-Zumaran, Rafael Vega-Vera, Eduardo Espinoza-Lecca, Hans Contreras-Pulache
Summary: This study aimed to determine the clinical, phenotypic, and demographic characteristics of Peruvian children and neonates with autosomal and sex chromosome aneuploidies. The results showed that 16.47% of the children had chromosome abnormalities, with Down syndrome and Turner's syndrome being the most frequent. The age of the neonate, paternal age, height, and gestational age were significantly correlated with the presence of aneuploidies.
EURASIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Arofi Kurniawan, An'nisaa Chusida, Haryono Utomo, Maria Istiqomah Marini, Beta Novia Rizky, Beshlina Fitri Widayati Prakoeswa, Janice Hamdani, Rodrigo Salazar-Gamarra, Luciano Lauria Din, Aspalilah Alias, Mohd. Yusmiaidil Putera Mohd Yusof, Anand Marya
Summary: Bitemark analysis is a challenging procedure in criminal case investigation, where unique dental characteristics are used to identify the perpetrator. This review discusses the potential of using smartphone cameras for 3D bitemark analysis, as existing methods require specialized equipment. Immediate recording or duplication of bitemark evidence on human skin and food is important for a sufficient examination period. Monoscopic photogrammetry and smartphone cameras could provide a cost-effective and readily available alternative for 3D bitemark analysis.
PESQUISA BRASILEIRA EM ODONTOPEDIATRIA E CLINICA INTEGRADA
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Catalina Opazo-Garcia, Christian Cardozo-Sanchez, Jeel Moya-Salazar, Maria Elena Gomez-Fett, Francisca Edwards-Toro, Francisca Galvez-Bravo, Nora Elgue-Idoyaga, Hans Contreras-Pulache
Summary: This study aimed to determine the characteristics and differences regarding mouthguard usage among field hockey players from different countries participating in the XII ODESUR Games. The results showed that the majority of athletes wore mouthguards during practice, with custom-made mouthguards being more commonly used than prefabricated ones.
DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jeel Moya-Salazar, Roxana Quispe-Pariona, Betsy Canari, Belen Moya-Salazar, Eliane A. Goicochea-Palomino
Summary: This study investigated the academic performance of nursing interns during their work period and found that students faced difficulties in their clinical internship due to the need to work and study simultaneously. However, despite this, their performance was remarkable in both internship programs, with 10% of students achieving outstanding results. This performance is influenced by personal, financial, and family factors that affect students in their final year of undergraduate study.
SAGE OPEN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Jeel Moya-Salazar, Marleny Ccorahua, Eliane A. Goicochea-Palomino, Jeel G. Moya-Espinoza, Hans Contreras-Pulache
Summary: The study explored attitudes towards research among 100 nursing interns and found that most young students had positive attitudes. Further research is needed to understand how these attitudes are formed and reinforced, and how they can be enhanced to promote evidence-based practice in nursing.
