Background Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome is a new concept proposed by the American Heart Association (AHA) that emphasizes the complex relationship between kidney disease, heart disease and metabolic factors. Many studies have shown that insulin resistance (IR) in CKM syndrome stage …

Background: Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are among the leading risk factors for mortality worldwide. Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 Inhibitors (SGLT2i), such as empagliflozin, represent a last-generation drug class for T2DM treatment with cardiovascular benefits. This research projec …

Ecological resilience remains a central yet challenging concept to operationalise. In this study, we present the Biological Soil Resilience Index (BSR-Index), a composite, field-deployable metric that integrates three complementary bioindicators: soil microarthropods, entomopathogenic nematodes and …

In recent years, guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) have become increasingly common in veterinary practice. Despite their sociable nature and relatively simple care requirements, they are susceptible to various health conditions, including neoplastic diseases. This study reports a case of a two-year-old …

Scientific collections are vitally important for scientific research; however, the larger the collection, the more difficult it is to keep an accurate record of the specimens. This is especially true for the National Museum, which received a very large collection from the National Biodiversity Insti …

The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) is a representative bird of the Strigidae family; they are generalist predators, their prey being mainly rodents, lagomorphs, and arthropods, in varying proportions depending on the habitat, time of year, and availability of prey; therefore, taking into accoun …

Euthanasia is one of the most controversial aspects, not only in medicine but also in other fields such as ethics, law, sociology, ontology, philosophy, etc. This is because it involves a decision in which a patient's life is ended with their absolute consent and supervised by a medical team. Curren …

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (RHS) is the reactivation of a Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) infection affecting the geniculate ganglion and is also known as Herpes Zoster Oticus. It is clinically diagnosed with a classical triad of ipsilateral facial paralysis, otalgia, and vesicular rash near the ear and audi …

Background: Uterine sarcomas (US) are rare malignancies with diverse histopathological subtypes. Their low incidence limits the availability of robust evidence, leaving many therapeutic strategies unresolved. This study reports the experience of a tertiary cancer center.

Methods: We retrospective …

Indian traditional medicine, including Ayurveda, Yoga, and Meditation, Sound and mantra therapies offers integrative approaches to managing chronic and rare diseases such as sickle cell anemia. Sound and mantra therapies are valued for promoting mind-body balance, stress reduction, and emotional wel …