Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026)

Articles

• Articles

  AI-Powered Medical Devices: Innovation, Regulation, and Clinical Impact

  Chrysoula I. Liakou, Marios Papadakis, Markos Plytas

  Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the modern medical landscape. Medical devices benefit from innovative data collection, utilization of machine learning, predictive analytics, and intelligent decision support systems in their design and implementation. Applications include medical…

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  MDR in Practice: Ensuring Compliance in a Rapidly Evolving Regulatory Landscape

  Chrysoula I. Liakou, Marios Papadakis, Markos Plytas

  The European Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) has undergone significant reforms by mandating enhanced rigorous standards and continuous monitoring for clinical evaluation, post-market surveillance, quality management and lifecycle conformance. This paper looks to review the practical application…

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  Nurse–Patient Communication and Its Impact on Patient Satisfaction: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study at a Secondary-Care Public Hospital in Kohat, Pakistan

  Muhammad Qubais, Kamran, Aziz Ullah, Mushtaq Ahmad, Mazhar Ayub Khan, Fawad Ahmad, Masab Tanveer, Muhammad Kheyam, Muhammad Ilyas

  Communication between nurses and patients is one of the most consistently cited determinants of patient satisfaction with nursing care. While international and Pakistani evidence broadly links effective nurse-patient communication to higher satisfaction, site-specific data from secondary-care…

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  Milder Than Expected: Real-World Endocrine Toxicity Profile of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Eastern Algeria

  Shem BENSALEM, Abdelaziz AMMARI, Assia BENSALEM, Amina KHODJA

  The recent introduction of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in Algeria in late 2024 has transformed the therapeutic landscape for multiple malignancies. While endocrine immune-related adverse events (irAEs) are well-documented globally, real-world data concerning their clinical presentation and…

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  Molecular Integratics: A Unified Theory of Quantum Chemistry, Protein Physics, and DNA Structure

  S.V. Ovchinnikov

  The fragmentation of molecular sciences into quantum chemistry, molecular physics, chemical bonding theory, protein physics, and structural biology has created fundamental barriers to understanding complex molecular systems. Here we present Molecular Integration - a new fundamental discipline that…

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  Assessment of Knowledge and Practice regarding the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection (SSI) among Nursing Staff at DHQ-Teaching Hospital, KDA Kohat and Liaqat Memorial Hospital Kohat

  Muhammad Umair, Muhammad Younas, Muhammad Jasim, Muhammad Bilal, Mujahid Khan, Azeemullah, Aftab Ahmad, Muhammad Ilyas

  Among the most common infections associated with health care, surgical site infections are still the biggest cause of increased morbidity, prolonged hospital stays, mortality, and cost. By employing evidence-based infection prevention strategies, nursing staff can greatly lessen SSIs. Therefore,…

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  Enhancing Radiation Safety Practices and Patient Awareness in Rural Healthcare Facilities in Enugu State, South East Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Public Health Study

  Okechukwu Sixtus Oluebube, Odo Oliver Izuchukwu, Okike Abel Somadina, Chikamnele Favour Chimezirim, Olinya Josephine Chinenye, Chisom Franklin Omerike, Ahmad Aliyu Gulani, Shehu Muhammad Awwal, Eze Sunday Chiayalam, Casmir N. Ochie

  Medical imaging utilizing ionizing radiation has significantly improved diagnostic accuracy and patient management in modern healthcare. However, inadequate radiation safety practices and poor patient awareness remain critical challenges, particularly in rural healthcare settings in developing…

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  Oncogenic Addictions in Advanced NSCLC: Clinical Insights from Routine Molecular Profiling

  Assia BENSALEM, Abdelaziz AMMARI, Rahma DJOUABI

  Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) exhibits significant molecular heterogeneity. Identifying oncogenic alterations is now a cornerstone of advanced disease management, facilitating access to targeted therapies. This study aimed to delineate the molecular landscape of NSCLC and evaluate the…

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  Bacteriological Assessment of Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. from Local Meat Shops in Dhaka, Bangladesh

  MD Rana Miah

  Retail meat and contact surfaces of meat have been identified as reservoirs of foodborne pathogens and can be used to transmit antimicrobial-resistant bacteria to consumers. In this research, the prevalence, phenotypic identification, molecular confirmation, antimicrobial resistance, and…

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  Reproductive Health in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: From Fertility to Maternal–Fetal Outcomes — Determinants, Preconceptional Considerations, and Therapeutic Exposure

  Leila Chouali

  Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — chiefly Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) — frequently affects women of reproductive age. Disease activity, treatment, surgery, and nutritional status may all influence fertility, family planning, preconception preparation, and maternal–fetal…

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  An Empirical Study of the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Water-Related Injuries among In-School Adolescents in Ijebu North Local Government Area, Ogun State Nigeria

  Adesina Ayotola Opeoluwa, Dada Olubunmi Olaniran, Adegbite Afeez Ayoade, Ajose Olumide Sunday

  Water-related injuries constitute an emerging public health concern among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where unsafe water environments, flooding, poor supervision, and inadequate water safety education increase vulnerability. Adolescents are…

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  Uptake of the Akwa-Ibom State Health Insurance Scheme among Low-Income Households in Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa-Ibom State: Levels and Determinants

  Edikan Ackley Akpan-Idiok, Akaninyene Mark, Igbemi Arthur Igbemi

  Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria depends on the ability of state-level health insurance schemes to reach low-income and informal-sector households, who remain the most exposed to catastrophic out-of-pocket health expenditure. The Akwa-Ibom State Health Insurance Scheme (AKSHIS) was…

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  Data-Driven Healthcare Operations and Patient-Centric Quality Improvement: Integrating Sentiment Analytics, Intelligent Scheduling, and Queueing Theory

  Tufael

  As patient experience continues to be recognized and gain traction within a data-driven healthcare operation, the world of quantitative patient experience is expanding, specifically to improve the quality, efficiency, safety, and access to healthcare for patients. This conceptual study suggests a…

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  Patterns of Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Outcomes: A Retrospective Study in Gynaecological Practice

  Nurjahan Akhter

  Infertility forms a significant problem in society in South Asia and in Bangladesh, sociocultural imperatives about bearing children increase the effects of reproductive failure. Although there has been an increment in the access to infertility services and assisted reproductive technologies…

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  Fusobacterium nucleatum as a Cause of Colorectal Cancer in Human

  Mohammad Salim

  Fusobacterium nucleatum is an oral oncobiont associated with periodontitis and cancer in humans. High levels of F. nucleatum have been detected in various types of cancer, including colorectal, esophageal, pancreatic, breast, gastric, and oral cancers. Accumulating evidence indicates that this…

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  Utilization of Pre-Conceptional Care among Pregnant Women Attending Teaching Hospital, Chitwan, Nepal

  Yashoda Mishra, Ambika Baniya, Sabita Sharma

  Pre-conceptional care refers to a group of interventions such as advice, treatment, and management that are given before pregnancy to improve the health and well-being of women and couples as well as outcomes of pregnancy and childbirth. Hence, this study aimed to find out the utilization of…

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