by Gerhard Litscher

Received: 26 April 2025;  Published: 29 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2502020

This contribution honours the life and legacy of Dr. Richard C. Niemtzow (1942–2025), the founder of Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) – a method that combines military medicine and traditional Eastern healing principles. Developed in the early 2000s for rapid, drug-free pain relief, BFA has since gained international recognition for its effectiveness and simplicity. The author reflects on the scientific collaboration with Dr. Niemtzow, which included advanced neurophysiological studies demonstrating BFA’s impact on pa [...]

by OBM Geriatrics Editorial Office

Received: 27 April 2025;  Published: 28 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2502310

by Adam Spandorfer  , Katelyn Stuart  , Judy Daboul  , Gavisha Waidyaratne  and Subhankar Chakraborty

Received: 12 December 2024;  Published: 28 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2502309

Dysphagia in the geriatric population, age 65 or older, is increasingly common and a growing concern among healthcare providers. Not only can it critically impact quality of life, but it can also lead to clinically significant malnutrition, hospitalizations, increased length of stays, and has been shown to impact mortality. A multi-disciplinary approach to assess oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal etiologies is key to guiding targeted management, which can include behavioral modifications, medications, and endoscopic [...]

by Zohar Gabay  , Tal Eliav  , Oded Hammerman  , Odelia Elkana  , Maor Epstein  , Erez Yaakobi  and Yacov Ezra

Received: 30 July 2024;  Published: 27 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2502019

Hypnotherapy is effective for treating functional symptoms; however, some studies describe a paradoxical response to hypnotic relaxation. We hypothesized that functional patients who: 1) are aware of a stressful antecedent event and 2) recognize that stress is causing or exacerbating their symptoms would have reduced symptom-severity with hypnotic relaxation, whereas patients who do not perceive a stressful antecedent and do not recognize stress as causing symptoms, would more commonly experience paradoxical respon [...]

by Flávio Leôncio Guedes  , Alana Danielle de Andrade Azevedo Costa  , Clezianny Freire Silva  , Thamirys Suelle da Silva  , Rhaldney Felipe de Santana  , Marcone Marcelino da Silva  and Antonio Italcy de Oliveira Júnior

Received: 19 October 2024;  Published: 27 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2502021

Inadequate management of healthcare waste represents a significant challenge to public health and the environment. This study aims to analyze global scientific production on healthcare waste using bibliometric and scientometric indicators, providing a comprehensive overview of research trends and areas of interest. Data from academic databases were used to map the temporal distribution of publications, identify the leading countries, institutions, and researchers involved, and evaluate collaboration networks and jo [...]

by Tayseer A. S. Idrees  and Ibtisam E. M. El Zubeir

Received: 06 April 2024;  Published: 27 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2502009

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of sources. locations and seasons (late summer and winter) on the chemical composition of cow milk collected from Khartoum State. The samples were collected randomly in the morning or the evening. Two hundred and seventy milk samples were collected from farms (90 samples), groceries (90 samples) and vendors (90 samples) in Khartoum State during the late summer and winter seasons, 135 samples each. The milk samples were kept in cool cracked ice and transported immed [...]

by Camilo A. Velasquez  , Simon Yaguare  , Sabrina Gambini  , Elizabeth McElhiney  and Suresh Keshavamurthy

Received: 19 September 2024;  Published: 27 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.2502248

Lung transplantation (LTx) is the gold standard for the surgical treatment of end-stage lung disease. Ongoing discussions persist whether single lung transplantation (SLT) or bilateral lung transplantation (BLT) lead to better patient outcomes and quality of life. This study analyzed 58 peer-reviewed articles from 1990 to 2024, comparing SLT and BLT across several parameters, including indications for transplantation, overall survival, pulmonary hypertension, complications, chronic rejection, functional status, and [...]

by Abubakar Siddiq Salihu  , Wan Mohd Nuzul Hakimi Wan Salleh  , Nurunajah Ab Ghani  , Mohd Hafiz Arzmi  , Bunleu Sungthong  and Ravikumar Kapavarapu

Received: 05 March 2025;  Published: 27 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2502286

The Myristicaceae family, particularly the Knema genus, is renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, including lignans, flavonoids, and phenolics. This study explores the phytochemical profile of Knema hookeriana Warb. leaves and evaluates their potential as acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors. Phytochemical extraction was performed using a cold maceration method with a polarity-gradient solvent system (hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol). The isolated compounds were purified through chromatographic techniq [...]

by Monday Uchenna Obaji  , Angus Nnamdi Oli  and Malachy C Ugwu

Received: 12 December 2024;  Published: 23 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2502293

Cytokines are pivotal regulators of immune responses. They are critical in mediating inflammation, recruiting immune cells, and driving pathogen clearance. Among these, interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-8 (IL-8), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) stand out as key players in pediatric immunity, as they exhibit unique expression patterns that reflect the dynamic nature of the developing immune system. This review explores the dual roles of these cytokines in orchestrating immune defense and their potential as d [...]

by Recent Progress in Nutrition Editorial Office

Received: 17 April 2025;  Published: 22 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2502008