by Candice Fischer  and Carolina Eugenia Cáceres Videla

Received: 21 March 2024;  Published: 12 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2403046

A growing body of evidence has highlighted the limitations of relying solely on positivist research when summarizing SP/SR results since it might hinder pluralistic perspectives from unique backgrounds and life experiences. In the present reflective report, I aim to conduct quantitative and qualitative research on myself to explore the impact of concentrating on genuineness when delivering psychotherapy as a trainee. This article provides concrete examples of how therapists’ authenticity could benefit the therapeut [...]

by Arbnora Batalli-Kepuska  , Lidvana Spahiu  , Emir Behluli  and Gazmend Temaj

Received: 08 February 2024;  Published: 19 July 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2403253

Several therapeutic methods are used to cure acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Relapsed/refractory B-cell ALL (R/R B-ALL) remains the primary cause of death worldwide due to the limitation of cure. Blinatumomab is a bispecific T-cell engaging antibody used to treat R/R B-ALL. The use of blinatumomab for treating R/R B-ALL has shown to be very efficient, especially as a bridge tool to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). The response to blinatumomab treatment ranged from 69% after two cycles in phase II [...]

by Giuseppe Merra

Received: 03 July 2024;  Published: 10 July 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2403251

by Rouvick M Gama  , Mysore Phanish  , Abbas Ghazanfar  and Debasish Banerjee

Received: 09 January 2023;  Published: 23 May 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.2302185

Despite preventative measures, including vaccination, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection may result in severe illness, particularly in immunosuppressed transplant recipients. This has had a negative impact on organ donation and transplantation rates. However, the risk of transmission from SARS-CoV-2 positive donors to kidney transplant recipients is unknown. We describe 2 cases of successful kidney transplantation from SARS-CoV-2 positive donors. Case 1: 38-year old unvaccinated fe [...]

by Suat Morkuzu  , Alice Morello  , Giorgio Raposio  and Edoardo Raposio

Received: 18 July 2024;  Published: 27 November 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2404258

Recent studies have identified that certain types of migraines, including frontal migraines, may be attributed to the irritation of specific extracranial nerves. This systematic review addresses the following questions: Which surgical techniques are most effective for chronic frontal migraines? How do combined surgical approaches compare to isolated procedures regarding efficacy and complication rates? Our objective is to comprehensively analyze surgical options for frontal migraines, including their success rates [...]

by Luana Góes Soares  , Sandra Kunst  , Cláudia Trindade Oliveira  and Annelise Kopp Alves

Received: 04 February 2024;  Published: 01 July 2024;  doi: 10.21926/cr.2403007

Sustainability has driven the use of heterogeneous photocatalysis as one of the primary methods for environmental decontamination, reduction, degradation, remediation, or transformation of polluting chemical residues and purification treatment of effluents and wastewater. TiO2 is the most commonly used semiconductor in heterogeneous photocatalysis. It acquires relevance, as it has favorable properties, such as non-toxicity, stability in a wide range of pH, economic viability, etc., which encourage its application a [...]

by Amanda Pong  and Pavel Klein

Received: 15 February 2024;  Published: 08 May 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2402234

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is caused by mutations of hamartin (TSC1) or tuberin (TSC2) resulting in disinhibition of the mTOR pathway of cellular proliferation and differentiation and severe neurocognitive impairment, intractable epilepsy and tumors. Epilepsy develops in ~90% folllowed by drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). Recently, prevention of DRE and developmental encephalopathy was shown to be possible in TSC using early administration of vigabatrin. For the first time, medical treatment successfully prevent [...]

by Shisir Ruwali  , Bharana Ashen Fernando  , Shawhin Talebi  , Lakitha Wijeratne  , John Waczak  , Prabuddha M. H. Madusanka  , David J. Lary  , John Sadler  , Tatiana Lary  , Matthew Lary  and Adam Aker

Received: 19 December 2023;  Published: 08 May 2024;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2402011

Breathing clean air is crucial for maintaining good human health. The air we inhale can significantly impact our physical and mental well-being, influenced by parameters such as particulate matter and gases (e.g. carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide). Building on previous research that explored the effects of particulate matter (PM) in specific environments, analyzed using biometric indicators and machine learning models; this work focuses on the effects and estimation of inhaled nitrogen dioxide ( [...]

by Daphna Markman Zinemanas

Received: 09 November 2023;  Published: 29 November 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2304057

The experience of painting during the COVID-19 period initiated this art-based autoethnographic account. The pandemic affected various fields of life; the discussion is thus pursued from a few interrelated points of view: of an individual coping with the COVID-19 crisis on a personal level, of a painter, of an art therapist, of an art therapy lecturer and supervisor, and an artist involved in community interventions. Artmaking and viewing artworks can enhance communication with the beholder and encourage others to [...]

by Ashwini Arjuna  , Deepika Razia  , Devika Sindu  , Michael T. Olson  , Lara Schaheen  , Ross M. Bremner  , Rajat Walia  and Kendra McAnally

Received: 25 October 2022;  Published: 06 January 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.2301173

Few reports have described successful lung transplantation from a donor with a history of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and outcomes beyond 3 to 6 months remain unknown. After weighing the urgency and life-saving benefits of lung transplantation against the risk of viral transmission, we successfully performed a bilateral lung transplant from a donor with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection with mild symptoms 2 months before donation. At 1 year after transplant, there is no evidence of donor-derived viral transmission, and allo [...]