SCHIZOPHRENIA AND QUALITY OF LIFE: A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Schizophrenia is a debilitating and complex syndrome that affects around 1% of the global population, ranking among the top ten most disabling diseases according to the World Health Organization. This chronic condition significantly impacts the quality of life for individuals afflicted by it, causing distress not only to the patients themselves but also to their families and caregivers.

Authors: Bruno Alexsander La , Carol Regina Hidalgo
Pages: 1-18
HISTOMETRICAL AND MORPHOMETRICAL ASSESSMENT OF BANANA PEEL EXTRACT IN TREATING PERIODONTITIS: AN ANIMAL MODEL INVESTIGATION

Periodontitis, characterized by inflammation in the periodontal tissues, is primarily driven by the interplay between bacterial pathogens and the host tissue. Key bacterial culprits in periodontal diseases include Porphyromonas gingivalis and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcommitans, which release lipopolysaccharides (LPS) as toxins. LPS-induced destruction of periodontal tissues triggers the

Authors: Dr. Irawan Setiawan , Dr. Siti Hidayah Puspitasari
Pages: 44-50
EVALUATING THE INFLUENCE OF A PILOT BASELINE DIABETES KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT ON CLINICAL BIOMARKERS IN DIABETES EDUCATION

Diabetes is a pressing public health concern, with a continuous rise in its prevalence, impacting approximately 9.4% of the U.S. population. If current trends persist, projections suggest that diabetes could affect one in three U.S. adults by 2050, further emphasizing the urgency of effective glycemic management. The prevalence of diabetes escalates with age, with approximately 25.2% of

Authors: Dr. Michelle Lynn Mangan
Pages: 18-27
ORAL AND RADIOGRAPHIC FEATURES OF OSTEOPETROSIS: A RARE CLINICAL CASE REVEALED

Osteopetrosis, often referred to as "marble bone disease" or "Albers-Schönberg disease," is a rare hereditary skeletal disorder characterized by a substantial increase in bone density and a reduction in marrow spaces. This condition results from a defect in bone remodeling due to the impaired functioning of osteoclasts, leading to a diminished bone turnover. Osteopetrosis manifests in three

Authors: Dr. Fahad Ahmed Al-Johany
Pages: 51-57
UNDERSTANDING INSULIN RESISTANCE IN NIGERIAN TYPE 2 DIABETES CASES

Diabetes mellitus (DM) has become a global public health concern, reaching regions previously considered unaffected, such as rural Africa. The prevalence of DM is increasing worldwide, especially in developing areas due to factors like population aging and urbanization. Current projections indicate a significant rise in the number of people affected by DM, with estimates suggesting a 54%

Authors: Dr. Amina Anaja
Pages: 28-43