OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the Interleukin-6 (IL-6) in tears and serum in age related macular degeneration (AMD) patients and to determine its associated factors. METHODS: This was a comparative cross-sectional study. Patients with Early AMD, Late AMD and Control group whom fulfilled the inclusion criteria were recruited

We present an antenatal case with established Eisenmenger Syndrome (ES) who refused termination of pregnancy. Her pregnancy continued until an emergency caesarean section for IUGR at 31 weeks gestation. This case report illustrates an example of a good health care model especially for primary care level that led to a successful pregnancy outcome in

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-α) in tears in age related macular degeneration (AMD) patients and to determine its associated factors. METHODS: This was a comparative cross-sectional study. Patients with Early AMD, Late AMD and Control group whom fulfilled the in

Stevia rebaudiana (Sr), belonging to Asteraceae family is a plant native to Paraguay. It is currently being used as a healthier alternative for sugar. Sr produces steviol glycosides (SGs), a group of secondary metabolite compounds that is responsible for its sweetening taste. SGs act as sweetener due to the presence of two major compounds, Steviosi

Infected pressure injury is among life threatening complications in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients and mostly requires multifaceted management strategy. This case report illustrates wound healing progress of a 56-year-old man with incomplete tetraplegia from cervical spondylotic myelopathy complicated with infected bilateral ischial tuberosity p

COVID-19 has become a worldwide issue that correlates with the expansion of work and family issues such as work-family conflict and job satisfaction in relation to personality trait at work. Therefore, the objective of our study was to investigate the relationship between work-family conflict, accommodative and indulgence personality and job satisf

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has cau-sed a global health crisis. Consequently, many countries have adopted restrictive measures that caused a substantial change in society. Within this framework, it is reasonable to suppose that a sentiment of societal discontent, defined as generalized concern about the precarious state of soci

Meat is one of the major food groups which is frequently adulterated for economic reasons. In line with halal certification, the presence of non-halal meats in food products must be identified. Mislabelling and undeclaring meat types are typically seen in meat-based products such as meatballs, burgers, sausages and Salami. Therefore, the applicatio

The present study aimed to explore the effects of COVID-19 pandemic from global perspective. The study explored physical distancing, social connectedness and social detachment as an outcome of COVID-19 and its impact on individuals. Online survey was conducted from 522 respondents from across the world included, Asia, Europe, Africa and Western reg

Introduction After detailed anatomical delineation of the anterolateral ligament (ALL) of the knee, there is a surge in research on this anatomical structure. Owing to the anatomical variation and lack of experience in the identification of this structure, magnetic resonance (MR) evaluation of the ALL produces mixed results. It was aimed to evaluat