Traumatic Experiences, Dissociative Symptoms, and Alexithymia in Patients with Alopecia Areata

Traumatic Experiences, Dissociative Symptoms, and Alexithymia in Patients with Alopecia Areata Academic Background Alopecia Areata (AA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease targeting hair follicles, with its exact etiology remaining unclear. Studies suggest that genetic, environmental, autoimmune, and psychological factors may play significant rol...

Global, Regional, and National Patterns of Change in the Burden of Nonmalignant Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases from 1990 to 2019 and the Forecast for the Next Decade

Trends and Future Predictions of the Global Burden of Non-Malignant Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases Academic Background Non-malignant upper gastrointestinal diseases, including Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD), Gastritis and Duodenitis (GD), and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), pose significant challenges to global healthcare systems. These condit...

Assessing the Global Burden of Mesothelioma: Trends, Socioeconomic Influences, and Asbestos Exposure – A Retrospective Cohort Study

Global Burden Assessment of Mesothelioma – Trends, Socioeconomic Influences, and Asbestos Exposure Academic Background Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that primarily affects the lining of the lungs (pleura) but can also occur in the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum), heart, or testicles. Due to its rarity and long latency period, me...

Global, Regional, and National Burdens of Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries from 1990 to 2019: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 – A Cross-Sectional Study

Global Burden of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: 1990-2019 Academic Background Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) is a common global health issue, particularly prevalent among the elderly population. MTBI not only causes symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and fatigue but may also lead to long-term cognitive impairments, mood swings, and sleep diso...

Tracing Carriage, Acquisition, and Transmission of ESBL-Producing Escherichia coli Over Two Years in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Report on a Study of the Dynamics of Carriage, Acquisition, and Transmission of ESBL-Producing E. coli (ESBL-EC) in Non-ICU Hospital Wards Over Two Years Antimicrobial resistance is an increasingly significant global public health issue, with the rapid dissemination of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing (ESBL) Enterobacterales, such as Kleb...