The oral cavity harbours a complex community of bacteria that may affect oral and systemic health. Poor oral hygiene favours bacteria growth, responsible for oral disorders such as halitosis, dental caries and periodontal infections. Tooth brushing still is one of the most efficient ways of lowering oral bacteria load.The study was carried out to examine the microorganisms associated with the oral cavities of students before and after teeth brushing among students of Imo State University,…

Background: Coronavirus disease is a respiratory viral disease that has rapidly spread worldwide. It is associated with an international pandemic largely because of its rapid spread and its high mortality. The use of multiple infection control interventions will lead to a reduction in nosocomial transmission.

Aim of the Study: Assess families' caregiver practices toward the application of infection control precautions with coronavirus at…

Background: A rapid uptick in the use of vitrification was observed not only in patients facing oncological treatments but also among patients with other medical conditions. The adoption of cryopreservation soon followed, with a widespread availability of cryopreserved oocytes.

Aim: The current study was conducted to evaluate the effect of an educational program on females’ enhancing intention toward oocyte cryopreservation at Beni-Suef…

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) micrographs are routinely interpreted qualitatively, yet they encode reproducible lateral morphology patterns that can be quantified without invoking height metrology. Here we propose a compact, practical protocol to extract a morphological persistence signature from SEM intensity fields using threshold-dependent box-counting fractal analysis with explicit preprocessing-sensitivity checks. We show that fixed normalized thresholds can fail for certain…

Objective(s): To assess the influence of the USMLE Step 1 transition on research productivity during the pre-residency period of matched obstetrics and gynecology residents.

Design: Retrospective cohort study comparing research productivity between residents who matched before the Step 1 transitioned from graded to pass/fail (class of 2026) and after it (class of 2028). PubMed-indexed publications were analyzed for count, authorship, specialty…

Gitelman Syndrome (GS) is a rare autosomal recessive renal tubulopathy caused by inactivating mutations in the SLC12A3 gene, characterised by hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalciuria, and metabolic alkalosis. Hyperthyroidism - most commonly Graves’ disease -independently produces hypokalemia through intracellular potassium shift mediated by upregulated Na+-K+-ATPase activity, a phenomenon termed Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis (TPP). When these two conditions coexist, the electrolyte…

Cultural learning does not always begin with instruction. For many people, it begins with observation, silence, correction, and lived consequence. This reflective paper develops that premise through my own learning pathway, where Daoism arrived early as a way of noticing how life settles when one interferes less, and Buddhism later became the closest label I could write on school forms to express a similar experiential grounding. Drawing on scholarship on Buddhist Daoist interactions in…

Hand hygiene is one of the most effective methods for preventing healthcare-associated infections and ensuring patient safety in healthcare settings. Despite its importance, many nursing students fail to consistently follow proper hand hygiene practices during clinical training. Poor compliance contributes to the spread of infections among patients, healthcare workers, and communities. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare institutions worldwide emphasized the urgent need to strengthen…

The lives and deaths of Danny Chan, Leslie Cheung, Michael Jackson, and Whitney Houston unveil a profound lesson: fame comes with a hidden cost, often unseen by fans and the public. This reflective article explores the imbalance between jiwa (Soul) and raga (Outer persona), arguing that the psychological and emotional toll of celebrity life mirrors disrupted ecological systems when the energy output exceeds inner replenishment, eruption becomes inevitable. Drawing metaphors from ecological…

Modern institutions often celebrate titles, ranks, honours, and ceremonial recognition as markers of success. While such symbols may serve administrative and cultural functions, they may also generate emotional distance, hierarchy anxiety, and misplaced attention when detached from meaningful service. This reflective commentary examines the tension between symbolic elevation and practical contribution through ecological metaphors, institutional theory, and systems thinking. Drawing from…