Correlation of Smoking Intensity Scores and Total Serum Immunoglobulin E Level in Adult Male Smokers

Correlation of Smoking Intensity Scores and Total Serum Immunoglobulin E Level in Adult Male Smokers Komang Gangga Eka Chandra1* & Ketut Suardamana2 Abstract Background: Exposure to cigarette smoke causes an increase in the T-helper 2 immune response and elevates the formation of IgE by B cells and activation of eosinophils.

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Challenges and Coping Strategies of International Medical Graduates in the North American Residency Match Process

Challenges and Coping Strategies of International Medical Graduates in the North American Residency Match Process Nkechinyere Mary Harry MD1*, Ibrahim Lanre Folorunsho MD2, Oluwatosin Arubuolawe MD3, Olaniyi David Ogundeji MD4, and Nnenna Okafor MD5 Abstract International Medical Graduates (IMGs) constitute a significant and growing portion of the physician workforce in

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Perception of Alcohol Consumption Risk and Adolescents School Adaptation

Perception of Alcohol Consumption Risk and Adolescents School Adaptation MALIEDJE NGAINSEU Elsa Maelle Abstract In Cameroon, alcohol consumption seems to be increasing in schools, while the failure rate in school exams remains alarming.  Thus, we wondered about the link that could possibly exist between the perception of the risk of

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The Role of Telomere Length in Stress-related Aging and its Implications for Mental Health

The Role of Telomere Length in Stress-related Aging and its Implications for Mental Health Nkechinyere Mary Harry MD1*, Ibrahim Lanre Folorunsho MD2, Daniel Chidiebere Udegbe MD3, and Dafe Jessa MD4 Abstract Telomeres, the protective caps at chromosome ends, have emerged as crucial biomarkers of cellular aging and potential mediators of

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Survival Analysis of TNBC Subtype Breast Cancer Based on Clinicopathology at Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G Ngoerah Hospital Denpasar

Survival Analysis of TNBC Subtype Breast Cancer Based on Clinicopathology at Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G Ngoerah Hospital Denpasar Tri Widianto1*, I Gede Budhi Setiawan2, and Ni Gusti Ayu Agung Manik Yuniawaty Wetan2 Abstract Introduction: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a subtype of breast cancer that has worse clinical outcomes and contributes

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Nutritional Management of Severe Malnutrition in HIV-TB Co-Infected Patients: A Case Report

Nutritional Management of Severe Malnutrition in HIV-TB Co-Infected Patients: A Case Report Ni Wayan Wildayanti1* , Ni Made Dwi Asti Lestari2, Putu Ayu Sri Saraswati3, Ni Luh Indrawati Lesmana Dewi1, Putu Prithinia Aryani Yasa1, and I. A Ida Astri Latamaosandhi1 Abstract Background: Malnutrition is a global health issue associated with

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