Vol. 11 No. 1 (2023)

Original Articles

15 articles

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  Clinical manifestation and microbial profiling of recurrent MDR microorganisms associated with head and neck infection- a retrospective study

  Smarita Lenka, Debasmita Dubey, Shakti Rath, Somadatta Das, Santosh Kumar Swain

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11527

  • 1,161 abstract views
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  Analysis of the potential reasons for repeated radiography: a study in a major hospital in south eastern Iran

  Hamid Dahmarde, Marzieh Abiri, Sharareh Sanei Sistani

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.10575

  • 4,103 abstract views
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  Fear of COVID-19 among critical care nurses of public hospitals in Lahore: empirical evidence during third wave

  Asma Nadeem, Rubina Jabeen, Shehla Nazir, Shahbaz Haider

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.10642

  • 2,061 abstract views
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  Assessment of blood culture and tube agglutination serology test for the diagnosis of typhoid fever amongst malaria-negative patients: a one-year hospital-based study

  Kirti Nirmal, Vikas Saini, Nadeem Ahmad, Narendra Pal Singh

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11345

  • 1,927 abstract views
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  A descriptive study on nursing practice environment among public sector nurses in Lahore

  Zunira Amir, Shama Maroof, Shahbaz Haider

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.10658

  • 2,045 abstract views
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  Prevalence of MLSB Phenotypes of Staphylococcus aureus isolates in a tertiary care hospital of Delhi

  Malika Grover , Nisha Goyal, Seema Gangar, Narendra Pal Singh

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11229

  • 1,433 abstract views
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  Exploring healthcare system adaptive techniques and challenges in caring for people living with HIV and AIDS during the COVID-19 lockdown period in Harare, Zimbabwe

  Tendai Makwara, Rumbidzai Chireshe, Mathew Nyashanu

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11424

  • 1,908 abstract views
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  The impact of C-reactive protein testing on treatmentseeking behavior and patients’ attitudes toward their care in Myanmar and Thailand

  Rachel C. Greer, Thomas Althaus, Sabine Dittrich, Christopher C. Butler, Phaik Yeong Cheah, Tri Wangrangsimakul, Frank M. Smithuis, Nicolas P.J. Day, Yoel Lubell

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11278

  • 1,871 abstract views
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  Evaluation of the static and dynamic balance in single and dual tasks among active smokers and non-smokers

  Yuvraj Rana, Hina Vaish

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11159

  • 1,760 abstract views
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  Pityriasis versicolor: host susceptibility in relation to IL-10 and IFN-γ cytokine gene polymorphism

  Charu Jain, Shukla Das, Vishnampettai G. Ramachandran, Rumpa Saha, Sambit Nath Bhattacharyak, Sajad Ahmad Dar, Nikita Birhman, Narendra Pal Singh

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11302

  • 1,669 abstract views
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  Does satisfaction with the manual wheelchair have an impact on the quality of life in spinal cord injury?

  Beenish Mehmood

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11526

  • 1,301 abstract views
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  The prevalence and management of obstetric fistula among women of reproductive age in a low-resource setting

  Olaniyi Felix Sanni, Michael Olugbamila Dada, Abimbola Oluseyi Ariyo , Aisha Oluwakemi Salami , Olaide Lateef Afelumo , Oluwasola Stephen Ayosanmi , Olaiya Paul Abiodun , Elizabeth Abike Sanni

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11566

  • 1,535 abstract views
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  Maternal knowledge and prescribing practices of antibiotics for childhood infections: a cross-sectional survey in Jordan

  Ruaa Abdeljawad, Osama Abu-Hammad, Omayyah Dar-Odeh, Farhan Alkouz, Raghad Abdeljawad, Abdalla Abu-Hammad, Rahaf Abdeljawad, Najla Dar-Odeh

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11647

  • 897 abstract views
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  Antioxidation and anti-inflammatory activities of blended essential oil

  Suriya Chaiwong, Kunthasaya Akkarasiritharattana, Khamjira Jarmkom, Punyanut Amorndoljai

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11548

  • 1,617 abstract views
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  Post-spinal hypotension management for cesarean section in low resource settings: efficiency and safety of two very low-dose boluses of norepinephrine, a randomized double-blinded controlled trial

  Feryel Benamor, Ines Elbekri, Sofiene Benmarzouk, Bochra Fouzai, Takwa Hkiri, Hayene Maghrebi

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11486

  • 1,498 abstract views
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Reviews

3 articles

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  Maggot therapy could provide affordable and efficacious wound care in Lebanon and other low- and middle-income countries

  Salman Shayya, Frank Stadler

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11161

  • 2,645 abstract views
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  The antiviral properties of edible medicinal plants: potential remedies against coronaviruses

  Takele Taye Desta, Kero Jemal, Rediet Sitotaw, Debissa Lemessa, Melesse Maryo, Alemtshay Teka, Tewodros Mulugeta

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11205

  • 1,293 abstract views
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  Evidence from systematic reviews on policy approaches to improving access to medicines

  Celestino Kuchena, Abubaker Qutieshat

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11143

  • 2,249 abstract views
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Short Reports

4 articles

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  Improving healthcare value: integrating medical practitioners into hospital design in developing countries

  Carlos Machhour Noujeim

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11183

  • 1,183 abstract views
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  Compliant strategies to contain coronaviruses amidst the inconveniency of social distancing

  Takele Taye Desta, Tewodros Mulugeta

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11204

  • 1,557 abstract views
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  Fracture of the mandible treatment in a child: a simplified technique

  Christoph H. Houben, Lundy Campbell, Chuol Chiok Stephen Kuol

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11304

  • 997 abstract views
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  Six-minute step test performance in asymptomatic adults

  Riya Kalra, Kanu Goyal, Manu Goyal, Hina Vaish

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11332

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Letters to the Editor

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  Projected shortfall of 10 million healthcare workers by 2030: implications for low- and middle-income countries and the way forward

  Bashar Haruna Gulumbe, Nazeef Idris Usman

  DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2023.11359

  • 1,326 abstract views
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