Open Access Editorial

Long-Term Effects of Auricular Medicine – A Key to the Future of Preventive Medicine?

Received: 17 September 2024;  Published: 19 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2403053

Abstract

Auricular medicine, based on the concept that the ear reflects the entire body, has gained recognition for treating various conditions through targeted acupuncture. Despite documented short-term benefits, such as pain relief and nervous system regulation, research into its long-term effects is limited. This editorial discusses the need for further long [...]

Open Access Original Research

Exploring the Opportunities and Barriers of Implementing the Health Focused Physical Therapy Model

Received: 21 June 2024;  Published: 19 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2403052

Abstract

The Health-Focused Physical Therapy Model integrates lifestyle behavior management into physical therapy practice using a standardized care model and motivational patient interviewing. The purpose of this study was to identify the perceived opportunities and barriers physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and rehab administrators may face [...]

Open Access Review

Clinical Features, Genetic Landscape and Management of Behçet's Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review

Received: 25 June 2024;  Published: 19 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2403261

Abstract

Behçet's syndrome is a systemic inflammatory disorder of unknown origin, presenting with diverse symptoms such as recurrent oral and genital ulcers, skin lesions, and uveitis, and can impact multiple organ systems. Diagnosis relies primarily on clinical evaluation due to the lack of specific diagnostic tests. Management requires a multidisciplinar [...]

Open Access Original Research

Mental Hindrances and Entrepreneurial Supports towards Psychological Wellbeing among Entrepreneurs

Received: 21 May 2024;  Published: 18 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2403245

Abstract

University entrepreneurs' psychological wellbeing (PWB) is a gigantic problem that substantially affects their academic performance, health, innovative capabilities, and more comprehensive societal contributions. In this study, we examine mental hindrances, such as stress, anxiety and depression and entrepreneurship-related constructs, such as entrepren [...]

Open Access Case Report

Olanzapine-Induced Hypothermia: A Case Report in an Elderly Black Male Patient Diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Type Disorder

Received: 18 March 2024;  Published: 14 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2403288

Abstract

There are few reports that describe incidence of hypothermia in patients treated with olanzapine. We report a case of an elderly 83-year-old black male, readmitted to the state psychiatric hospital December 2023 due to psychiatric exacerbation after 6 months of successful discharge to community, who experienced a fall and profound hypothermia with brad [...]

Open Access Case Report

Compassion Focused Therapy for an Older Adult with Complex Emotional Needs: A Case Study and Considerations for Practice

Received: 20 April 2024;  Published: 14 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2403051

Abstract

‘Personality disorders’ (referred to as complex emotional needs in this report) are common in older adults. Yet they are often under-recognised which impacts access to appropriate care pathways. Once in services, older adults lack the same access to specialist mental health care as adults, and the evidence base in older adults with complex emotional [...]

Open Access Interview

An Interview with Professor Gerhard Litscher: “How High-Tech and Digitalization Are Revolutionizing the Future of Acupuncture”

Received: 11 September 2024;  Published: 11 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2403050

Abstract

In this interview Professor Gerhard Litscher discusses how new technologies like laser acupuncture and electroacupuncture, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics are revolutionizing acupuncture by enhancing precision and personalization. He emphasizes the potential for digital tools to improve treatment outcomes and training while maintaining the [...]

Open Access Perspective

Nutrition for Healing Acute and Chronic Wounds: Current Practice, Recent Research Findings, and Insights for Improving Care

Received: 20 March 2024;  Published: 10 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2403014

Abstract

Wound prevalence is increasing as the global population ages. Older adults are at risk of wounds from falling and from other medical conditions that contribute to wound development and slowed healing (e.g., diabetes, cancer, chronic infections); they often experience health conditions that necessitate surgery and therefore post-surgical healing. Poor [...]

Open Access Conference Report

Conference Report: Leveraging the Global Malnutrition Composite Score for Quality Improvement, Health Equity, and Better Patient Outcomes

Received: 10 April 2024;  Published: 10 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2403287

Abstract

Effective January 2024, the United States Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the first time has included a nutrition-focused quality measure in the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program: the Global Malnutrition Composite Score (GMCS). The GMCS is an electronic clinical quality [...]

Open Access Review

Illuminate Resection Pathways with Fluorescence Guidance in Glioma Surgery: Case Reports and Systematic Review

Received: 20 April 2024;  Published: 09 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2403244

Abstract

Gliomas are the most common brain tumor in adults, with a poor prognosis despite intensive treatments. Complete surgical resection is difficult due to its infiltrative growth, but aggressive surgery improves outcomes. Fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) is used to distinguish tumor tissue during surgery. 5-Aminolevulinic Acid (5-ALA) is a crucial fluoresc [...]

Open Access Original Research

Exploring the Use of Purple Corn Cob Flour as a New Fiber Source in Pan Bread Improved by Commercial Hemicellulases

Received: 08 May 2024;  Published: 05 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2403013

Abstract

Bread stands out for its versatility and accessibility, appealing to individuals across various ages and social classes. Consequently, it presents an attractive opportunity for incorporating ingredients that offer health benefits to consumers. In this context, the current study aimed to evaluate the technological properties of sandwich bread (specific [...]

Open Access Research Article

Are Children in Foster Care Settings More Likely to Display Challenging Behavior on Specific Days of the Week?

Received: 20 May 2024;  Published: 04 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2403049

Abstract

Previous studies have shown that the use of a three-color (red, yellow, and green) rating system of child behaviors by caregivers can help facilitate deprescribing of psychotropic medications in foster youth. Using a similar three-color rating system within a state-funded project, we assessed whether there was a day of the week when 48 foster youth [...]

Open Access Review

Molecular Marker Applications in the Selection of Elite Genotypes for Plant Stress Tolerance and Genetic Fidelity

Received: 17 May 2024;  Published: 02 September 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2403260

Abstract

Molecular markers play a crucial role in accelerating crop production for sustainable agriculture by identifying resistant traits and enhancing genetic diversity. In this review, we examine the impact of the molecular markers on advancing our understanding of stress tolerance mechanisms in plants, addressing the pressing imperative to bolster global [...]

Open Access Case Report

Unique Female Patient with de novo 6q22.31q27 Duplication and Xq28 Deletion: Case Report and Brief Literature Review

Received: 02 April 2024;  Published: 30 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2403259

Abstract

6q22.31q27 duplication and Xq28 deletion lead to two specific different rare chromosomal disorders. Partial trisomy 6q22.31q27 is a recognizable syndrome with a distinctive phenotype, and the most common finding in girls with Xqter deletions has been premature ovarian failure (POF) and secondary amenorrhea. To our knowledge, neither abnormality in one [...]

Open Access Review

Current and Future Applications of Machine Perfusion and Other Dynamic Preservation Strategies in Liver Transplantation

Received: 12 May 2024;  Published: 30 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.2403224

Abstract

Machine perfusion (MP) techniques, which simulate physiological conditions to allow for the assessment and preservation of organ viability, are currently applied in various solid organ transplantation fields. Owing to the growing demand for liver transplants and the scarcity of available donor livers, MP offers a practical solution for recovering high [...]

Open Access Review

Nanomedicine: Pioneering a New Frontier in Neuro-Ophthalmology

Received: 23 April 2024;  Published: 29 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpm.2403022

Abstract

Nanotechnology is one of the most promising fields of study, and it represents a pioneering leap in science and technology by the precise control over materials at the atomic and molecular level. This transformation affects numerous aspects of modern human life, including medicine, healthcare, electronics, computing, and energy storage. Nanotechnolog [...]

Open Access Original Research

The Origin of Social Skills: Manipulating Shared Intentionality in Bioengineering Systems for Empathy Training

Received: 12 March 2024;  Published: 28 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2403243

Abstract

This pilot study (N = 28) aims to develop universal computer-aided empathy training. The experiment tests a research design of manipulating behavior in subjects toward non-affective cues in a bioengineering system. The study implements the Mother-Fetus Neurocognitive Model to involve subjects in subliminal cognitive collaboration with confederates, [...]

Open Access Original Research

Exploring Older Adults' Perceptions of Stair Hazards and an m-health Fall Prevention App: A Focus Group Study

Received: 27 May 2024;  Published: 28 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2403286

Abstract

Older adults are disproportionately susceptible to hospitalizations and fatalities due to stair-related falls. While many intrinsic risk factors, such as mobility and vision, may increase the likelihood of falls on stairs, features of the stairs that increase the risk of falls are understudied. This study aimed to capture older adults’ perspectives [...]

Open Access Research Article

Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System for Generating Energy to Dairy Farm Activities

Received: 28 April 2024;  Published: 26 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/jept.2403016

Abstract

Minas Gerais is the leading milk-producing state in Brazil, and many dairy activities are supplied with electricity by the cable aerial network of the electrical energy state company. Given that the Brazilian energy matrix relies primarily on hydroelectric power, studies on the potential of other renewable energy sources in the context of dairy farms [...]

Open Access Original Research

Obtaining of WC–Co- and WC–TiC–Co-Based Ultradispersive Alloys Modified with B4C–TiB2 Quasieutetic

Received: 21 March 2024;  Published: 26 August 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpm.2403021

Abstract

Tungsten carbide WC-based materials characterized by high hardness and wear resistance have long been widely used in manufacturing cutting and mining tools. They are alloyed or modified with different ceramic phases to improve operational characteristics further. There are obtained the hard tungsten carbide–cobalt WC–Co and tungsten carbide–titani [...]

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