https://journals.scholarpublishing.org/index.php/JBEMi/issue/feedBritish Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research2024-03-08T04:42:16+00:00Victoria Bloomjbemi@scholarpublishing.orgOpen Journal Systems<p>British Journal of Healthcare & Medical Research (<strong>BJHMR</strong>) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal that provides an easy access to high quality manuscripts in all related aspects of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in human beings. The journal also focuses upon the challenges and opportunities and how healthcare can benefit from it in terms of reduced costs and improved diagnosis, therapy, and care. Access to health care manuscripts provides an insight that varies across countries, groups, and individuals, largely influenced by social and economic conditions as well as the health policies in place.</p> <p>The journal brings professionals in medicine, psychology, physiotherapy, nursing, dentistry, midwifery (obstetrics) and allied health, plus many other disciplines such as public health practitioners, community health workers and assistive personnel, who systematically provide personal and population-based preventive, curative and rehabilitative care services in health care under single roof.</p>https://journals.scholarpublishing.org/index.php/JBEMi/article/view/16671“Burnout,” Bioethics, and the Practice of Medicine2024-03-07T06:29:58+00:00Tom Kochtomkoch@kochworks.com<p>Following the recent pandemic a large number of practitioners retired or resigned from clinical service. While Covid-19 was unexceptional in its effect on health services and practitioners—we had seen similar stressors in previous epidemics/pandemics—this was unprecedented. In the past, practitioners were typically tired from caring but in the main affirmed in their vocation of caring. One reason for this change, it is argued, was the commercialized and bureaucratic view of medicine introduced with bioethics by the end of the 1970s. That cange, and its relation to practitioners, is the focus of this brief article.</p>2024-03-23T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 Tom Kochhttps://journals.scholarpublishing.org/index.php/JBEMi/article/view/16661Effects of Biophotonic Treatment on Glycemic, Metabolic, and Hematologic Parameters 2024-03-05T16:04:19+00:00Orien L. Tulpo.tulp@usat.eduSyed A. A. Rizvio.tulp@usat.eduGeorge P. Einsteino.tulp@usat.edu<p>The wide-ranging effects of healthful vs. damaging consequences of UV irradiation on key physiologic parameters linked to carbohydrate metabolism are reviewed in this paper. The effects are largely dependent on the wavelengths encountered, the absolute intensity and duration of the exposure, the tissues exposed, and whether the UV effects were delivered via <em>in vivo,</em> as an extracorporeal exposure of intact tissues or <em>in vitro</em> from freshly obtained heparinized aliquots of whole blood. While damaging effects of high UV intensity may include irreversible irradiation damage to molecular components, administration of controlled low dosages and controlled wavelengths of UV irradiation delivered via a conventional biophotonic apparatus can deliver beneficial effects on blood oxygenation, tissue repair, immune responses, glycemic responses, and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) concentrations. HbA1c percentage in whole blood is a major diagnostic marker for the effectiveness of diabetes management. In studies with diabetic mouse models, GLUT4, Oral Glucose Tolerance, Insulin response to a glucose challenge, ATP content, and glycogen synthesis in skeletal muscle were found to be significantly improved following photonic treatments. <em>In vivo</em> Studies reviewed demonstrated increases in blood oxygenation and corresponding decreases in HbA1c concentrations following nominal biophotonic treatment. These observations indicate that the application of biophotonic therapy extends beyond its more commonly applied applications for the treatment and control of infectious illnesses and anti-aging therapeutics and may also include important potential beneficial effects in obesity and insulin resistant conditions typical of type 2 diabetes mellitus.</p>2024-03-23T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 Orien L. Tulp, Syed A. A. Rizvi, George P. Einsteinhttps://journals.scholarpublishing.org/index.php/JBEMi/article/view/16531Modification of Imperfect Cancer Drugs to Become Perfect Cancer Drugs to Save Cancer Patients2024-02-12T15:46:38+00:00Ming C. Liaumingliau@yahoo.comChristine L. Craigmingliau@yahoo.comLinda L. Bakermingliau@yahoo.com<p>The objective of this study is to develop perfect cancer drugs to save cancer patients. A specific aim is to save King Charles who was recently diagnosed to have cancer. Perfect cancer drugs are the drugs capable of inactivating abnormal methylation enzymes (MEs) to take out both cancer stem cells (CSCs) and cancer cells (CCs) by inducing these cells to undergo terminal differentiation, and to restore chemo-surveillance to save cancer patients. Imperfect cancer drugs are cytotoxic agents capable of killing CCs but cannot affect CSCs, which also contribute to the destruction of chemo-surveillance to cause fatality of advanced cancer patients. The ineffectiveness against CSCs and the destruction of chemo-surveillance are responsible for the failure of imperfect cancer drugs to cure cancer. Cell differentiation agent-2 (CDA-2) was a persuasive perfect cancer drug approved by the Chinese FDA, the rest of the world do not have a really perfect cancer drug. CDA-2 was a preparation of wound healing metabolites purified from urine, which could serve as a model for the development of CDA formulations as perfect cancer drugs. Wound healing metabolites active as differentiation inducers (DIs) and differentiation helper inducers (DHIs) are the active players of chemo-surveillance created by the nature as allosteric regulators of abnormal methylation enzymes (MEs), which are the most critical issue of cancer. The elimination of abnormal MEs is very effective to cure cancer. Wound healing is a simple matter that comes naturally, because the nature creates chemo-surveillance to ensure perfection of wound healing. Cancer is the consequence of wound unhealing due to the collapse of chemo-surveillance. Cancer therapy can also be a simple matter, if the therapy follows wound healing process. PSCs and CSCs are cells with abnormal MEs, which are protected by drug resistance and anti-apoptosis mechanisms. PSCs are the cells involved in wound healing. Efficient induction of terminal differentiation of PSCs is very critical to the success of wound healing. Natural DIs and DHIs are the partners of PSCs and CSCs in wound healing, which can easily access to PSCs and CSCs. If wound is not healed, PSCs are forced to evolve into CSCs and then to progress to faster growing CCs. CCs display a high level of degradative enzymes to generate substrates for the syntheses of macromolecules to support their faster growth. Natural DIs and DHIs may be rapidly degraded in CCs. A different set of unnatural DIs and DHIs may be necessary to achieve the induction of terminal differentiation of CCs. Thus, two sets of CDA formulations, one CDA-CSC with natural DIs and DHIs, and another CDA-CC with non-natural DIs and DHIs to accomplish effective therapy of cancer. We have carried out extensive studies on natural DIs and DHIs presented in the urine, and unnatural DIs and DHIs as telomerase inhibitors, signal transduction inhibitors, targeted therapeutic agents and growth inhibitors for the formulations of CDA-CSCs and CDA-CCs.</p>2024-03-08T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 Ming C. Liau, Christine L. Craig, Linda L. Bakerhttps://journals.scholarpublishing.org/index.php/JBEMi/article/view/16594Outcomes of Religion and Faith on Mental Health among the Seventh-day Adventists in Africa2024-02-21T13:13:56+00:00Daniel Ganuganud@aua.ac.ke<p>Numerous studies have linked and synchronized religious experiences with positive mental health. Despite the prevalence of mental health concerns, there is still a stigma attached to mental illness in many of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) churches in Africa. The predominant culture of silence, along with mistaken expectations and misguided attitudes, often causes suffering believers to feel ashamed, blamed, and alone in their experience of mental illness. This study aimed to assess the SDA church members' mental health in Africa. The paper summarized some of the most important factors that were found to correlate with the religious and mental health experiences of the SDA church in the continent of Africa. The study utilized a cross-sectional design and quantitative data collection method. The 213-item questionnaire contained closed and open-ended items and was administered by trained research assistants. The study revealed that married people in the church tend to have more positive mental health than those who are single, separated, divorced, or widowed, and older people tend to have more positive mental health than younger people (p<.05). Moreso, the older age group demonstrated more positive mental health compared with the younger age group (p < 0.01) in the church. Furthermore, 80.6% and 87.3% of the participants have never had any form of depression or suicidal thoughts, respectively. The demonstration of positive general mental health status by the church members in the continent of Africa has positive implications for the health principles taught by the church.</p>2024-03-08T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 Daniel Ganuhttps://journals.scholarpublishing.org/index.php/JBEMi/article/view/16622Surgery for Complications of Acute Pancreatitis-A Case Series 2024-02-26T05:41:12+00:00Sardar Mohammad Rezaul Islamislamreza@hotmail.comShah Alam Sarkarislamreza@hotmail.comDebabroto Paulislamreza@hotmail.comMushfiqur Rahmanislamreza@hotmail.com<p>Sixteen patients operated for complication of acute pancreatitis for a period of 5 years. We drained 4 infected pancreatic ascites, 3 hemorrhagic pancreatitis. We performed 6 Roux Y cysto-jejunostomy for pseudocystof the pancreas. We managed one patient with ruptured Walled Off Necrosis (WON) by 2 staged procedures. Initially laparotomy, debridement of the infected necrosis and external drainage was done. After 6 weeks permanent internal drainage was done by Roux-Y Cysto-jejunostomy for persistent pancreatic fistula. 2 patients with walled off necrosis had debridement only. All patients recovered successfully.</p>2024-03-13T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 Sardar Mohammad Rezaul Islam, Shah Alam Sarkar, Debabroto Paul, Mushfiqur Rahmanhttps://journals.scholarpublishing.org/index.php/JBEMi/article/view/16644Biofield Energy – History and Applications of Kinesiology Muscle Testing2024-02-29T06:17:08+00:00Seema Bhattessasb.3research@gmail.com<p>In the 1960s, a chiropractor in the United States adapted manual muscle testing (MMT), a procedure in which muscle strength and nerve function are subjectively assessed, as a method for evaluating and correcting structural imbalances, naming the practice Applied Kinesiology (AK). The practice of AK was eventually developed into a multifaceted system using MMT as a means through which information about the function of organs and systems can be derived. AK cites the neurological principle of sensory and motor integration known as the central integrated state, i.e., the summative effects of all activating and inhibiting influences on motor output, as the basis for the ability of MMT to reflect organ function beyond that of muscle or nerve function alone. Over the ensuing decades, interest in this evaluative technique has expanded beyond the chiropractic profession, and it has been adapted for use in a number of both conventional and complementary healthcare disciplines. This review article briefly explores the history and applications of MMT as an evaluative tool.</p>2024-03-13T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 Seema Bhattessahttps://journals.scholarpublishing.org/index.php/JBEMi/article/view/14478Functional Constipation in Children: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management2023-04-12T16:04:07+01:00Rajeev Guptarajeev.gupta@nhs.net<p>Functional constipation (FC) is a common paediatric issue, affecting 3% of children worldwide [1]. The condition can have a significant impact on the quality of life for both children and their families. This review focuses on the current understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of FC in children, with an emphasis on recent advances and guidelines. Recognising and addressing constipation in children is crucial for their overall health and well-being. Due to the unique developmental, behavioural, and physiological differences between children and adults, a tailored and comprehensive approach is essential for effective management in paediatric populations.</p>2024-03-13T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 Rajeev Guptahttps://journals.scholarpublishing.org/index.php/JBEMi/article/view/16651Why We Should Strive For A Toxin-Free Mouth2024-03-04T07:23:19+00:00Manfred Doeppholisticcenter1@yahoo.de<p>In addition to other factors, intoxication from foreign substances that the body does not need, but which burden it, are harmful to the organism. They lead to organ weaknesses and reduce life expectancy. Nowadays, the oral cavity has become an important source of toxins. This concerns light and heavy metals on the one hand and cadaveric toxins from dead tissue on the other. In addition, foci in the mouth have the ability to disrupt and block the regulation of organ functions. Tooth roots and the adjacent jawbones are more important than the teeth themselves. Non-infectious chronic jawbone osteitis, for example, can be a risk factor for cancer. These facts should prompt us all to strive for a toxin-free mouth.</p>2024-03-19T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 Doepp, Manfredhttps://journals.scholarpublishing.org/index.php/JBEMi/article/view/16566Factors Associated with Hemoglobinemia After 12 Months of Lucky Iron Fich (LIF) Use in Women of Reproductive Age (FAR, 15-49 years) in the Tambacounda Health District in 2020 (Senegal)2024-02-16T21:05:45+00:00Fatoumata Binetou Dionguefatoumatabinetou.diongue@ucad.edu.snOumar Bassoumbassoum.oumar@gmail.comAmadou Ibra Diallodialloamadouibra@gmail.comFatou Camarafatou.camara@crs.orgNdiacé Dangourandiace.dangoura@crs.orgSéga Danfakhasega.danfakha@crs.orgMor Penemor.pene@crs.orgAdama Fayeadamafaye94@gmail.com<p><u>Introduction</u>: Senegal is one of the countries where food insecurity and malnutrition are major development challenges, the aim was to determine the factors influencing the increase in hemoglobinemia after Lucky Iron Fich (LIF) use. <u>Methods</u>: The methodological approach was based on a longitudinal, descriptive and analytical study between the results of the baseline (2019) and 12-month (2020) surveys. The population consisted of women aged 15 to 49 years who were followed up since 2019. Multiple linear regression modeling was performed with an alpha risk of 5%. <u>Results</u>: Of the 428 anemic women followed up, 34.0% were no longer anemic. The mean age was 28.4 years (+/-8.9). Almost half of the households (49.8%) lived in poverty. The mean hemoglobinemia was 10.1 (+/-2.3) g/dl, with values of 10.5 (+/-1.6 g/dl); 9.7 (+/-2.2 g/dl); 10.3 (+/-2.6 g/dl); and 9.8 (+/-2.5 g/dl) for the subgroups of LIF alone, LIF and livestock, LIF and farming, and no LIF at baseline. These means were statistically different from baseline in the response groups, except for the control group. The difference in hemoglobinemia was increased by 0.60 g/dl (p-value=0.04) with LIF and by 1.72 g/dl (p-value=0.02) with secondary education or higher. <u>Conclusion</u>: Lucky Iron Fish was effective in increasing hemoglobinemia after 12 months of use. It improved hemoglobinemia in FAR in the medium term.</p>2024-03-19T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 Fatoumata Binetou Diongue, Oumar Bassoum, Amadou Ibra Diallo, Fatou Camara, Ndiacé Dangoura, Séga Danfakha, Mor Pene, Adama Fayehttps://journals.scholarpublishing.org/index.php/JBEMi/article/view/16615A Suitable Occlusion2024-02-23T20:05:34+00:00Gene McCoygenemccoydds@sbcglobal.net<p>Recently, an article<sup>1</sup> appeared asking, what is the most suitable occlusion for implant rehabilitation? The question is challenging since we have yet to answer that question for ordinary restorative dentistry. Occlusion has the reputation of being the most crucial subject in dentistry, but also the most controversial. After all these years, what seems to be the problem? Exactly, what is a suitable occlusion? A simple answer is evasive because, over the years, the word’s meaning has changed from an adjective describing teeth closure to a noun understanding of the masticatory system itself.<sup>2</sup> The circumstances that led to this transformation began when dentists were confronted with the damaging lateral forces of bruxism. They focused solely on the management because there was insufficient information regarding bruxism’s etiology to assume a proactive approach. They discovered that by equilibration, bruxism’s destructive lateral forces could be reduced by redirecting them to a more forward position (group function to cuspid rise). Since this process of “creating an occlusal scheme” successfully reduced heavy lateral forces, it became apparent that occlusion in function was just as important, maybe more so, than occlusion in closure, and the term “Functional Occlusion” <sup>3</sup>became synonymous with the masticatory system.</p>2024-03-19T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 Gene McCoy