Echinococcosis Awareness: Global Health Implications
Experts raise awareness about echinococcosis, an infectious disease caused by tapeworms, affecting over 1 million people worldwide and emphasizing the importance of preventive measures and public health interventions to control transmission and reduce the burden of this neglected tropical disease.
October 2022
Chronic Bilateral Dacryoadenitis Associated with COVID-19: Ocular Manifestations
SARS-CoV-2 infection can affect tear gland tissue, leading to chronic bilateral dacryoadenitis, highlighting the diverse ophthalmic manifestations of COVID-19 and underscoring the importance of comprehensive ocular evaluation in patients with systemic viral illnesses.
October 2022
Influence of Lighting Conditions on Metabolism: Physiological Responses and Health Implications
Lighting conditions exert significant effects on metabolic substrate utilization, energy expenditure, and thermoregulation, highlighting the importance of optimizing lighting environments to promote metabolic health and well-being in indoor settings.
October 2022
Promising Results of Zika Vaccine: Preclinical Efficacy Insights
A Zika virus vaccine candidate demonstrates efficacy in preventing vertical transmission from mother to fetus in preclinical animal studies, offering promising prospects for Zika virus prevention and control strategies in human populations.
October 2022
Glaucoma Awareness Day: Historical Perspectives and Public Health Initiatives
Glaucoma Awareness Day commemorates the global effort to address the silent threat of glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness affecting millions worldwide, underscoring the importance of education, screening, and treatment to prevent vision loss.
October 2022
Aerobic Fitness of Elite Soccer Players: Performance Insights
Analysis of data from elite soccer players in the Italian Serie A reveals insights into the aerobic fitness levels and performance characteristics of professional footballers, providing valuable information for optimizing training and performance enhancement strategies in elite athletes.
October 2022
Normative Emotion Meta-Accuracy in Romantic Partners: Implications for Relationship Quality
Normative emotion meta-accuracy, the ability to accurately perceive one's partner's emotions, is positively associated with relationship quality, highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence and empathic communication skills in fostering intimate relationships.
October 2022
Multi-Organ Evaluation After SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Long-Term Sequelae
Subjects who apparently recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection exhibit signs of subclinical multi-organ involvement, highlighting the need for comprehensive long-term follow-up and surveillance to monitor for potential late effects and complications of COVID-19.
October 2022
Weight Loss Plateau During Dieting: Metabolic Adaptation Mechanisms
Metabolic adaptation mechanisms contribute to weight loss stalls during dieting, particularly in overweight premenopausal women, prolonging the time needed to achieve weight loss goals and highlighting the complexity of body weight regulation.
October 2022
Surgical Practice Patterns and Outcomes in Gallbladder Cancer: Insights from Population-Based Cohorts
The association between the extent of surgical resection and overall survival in patients with gallbladder cancer in stages T2 and T3 is described in a large contemporary population-based cohort study, providing valuable insights into surgical management strategies and prognostic factors for this malignancy.
October 2022
