Archives of Sports and Exercise Medicine

The past decade in science has seen an influx of new research articles showing the relationship between the human gut microbiome and its direct or indirect effect on the Central Nervous System (CNS). Much of the current research points to microbial therapy as a potential treatment option for many mental health disorders and conditions.

Background: lack of knowledge and awareness of COVID-19 and radiation safety among healthcare professionals will adversely affect their health and the patients’ safety due to unnecessary radiation exposure and rapid spread of COVID-19. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the knowledge and the awareness of both domains; COVID-19 and radiation awareness in one survey study. 

Worldwide, hypertension is a substantial cause of cardiovascular disease and premature death. In the past few decades, global mean blood pressure has been somewhat stable and decreased due to the advancement and utilization of antihypertensive medications [1]. According to the Sept. 2023 WHO report, Hypertension affects 1 in 3 adults worldwide, among which 4 out of every 5 people are not effectively treated. 

A logic model was developed as part of an evaluation of a case management program (CMP) for frequent users in a health and social services center in the province of Québec (Canada). Five approaches were used as part of a qualitative multiple case study methodology: analysis of unpublished documents, review of literature on CMPs for frequent users, in-depth interviews, focus groups with stakeholders and participant observations. Collected data were analyzed using thematic analysis and validated by the health and social services center’s partners.

The one conceptual key to improving newborn healthcare outcomes is thought to be bridging the access gap to care, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. However, recent studies have reported conflicting results relative to establishing a link between outcomes and access to care intervention programs.