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The COVID-19 pandemic began in the Chinese city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, and swiftly spread to other countries, killing 14.2 million people. Because the virus is new, nothing is known about it, leading in numerous undesirable behaviours such as prejudice towards persons infected. In the context of health, stigma is the unfavourable connection that exists between a person or group of individuals who share particular qualities and a certain condition.

Schwannomas are tumors, generally benign, originating in the Schwann cells of peripheral nerves. These tumors are usually located in the head, neck, arms, legs, body and chest, while axillary involvement is uncommon. The etiology of schwannomas is uncertain, but it is believed to be related to metastatic diseases, radiotherapy and advanced age. Symptoms are often absent or present as a tumor with paresthesia and/or radiating local pain, making early diagnosis difficult.

Gender-responsive pedagogy represents a transformative approach to learning and teaching that recognizes the intricate intersections of gender within educational settings. This research embarks on a journey towards cultivating inclusivity in classrooms through the lens of gender-responsive pedagogy. Recognizing the pivotal role of education in shaping societal norms and fostering equitable opportunities, the study delves into the theoretical foundations, practical implications, and transformative potential of infusing gender-responsive pedagogy into teaching-learning practices.

O presente estudo tem como objetivo principal demonstrar os tópicos na literatura acerca da importância do teste ergométrico para a avaliação da doença arterial coronariana. Além disso, tem como objetivo secundário, auxiliar futuros estudos sobre a temática proposta. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, no formato de revisão integrativa da literatura.

Objectives: To explore the relationship between sex, psychological distress and disturbance of daily living activities of College of Medical Science students at the University of Guyana. Designs & Methods: The study was cross-sectional and utilised convenience sampling to select participants who provided consent before answering a questionnaire. The study used a modified Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale to evaluate students' well-being, mental health, concerns, medication usage, and coping strategies.

Background: A body of evidences showed that adolescent undernutrition is a serious public health problem in developing countries including India. Adolescent have typically been considered as low risk for poor health and often receive few health care resource and attention. However, their approach ignores the fact that many health problems later in life can be improved by adopting health life style habits in adolescents. This study aimed to assess prevalence of nutritional status and associated factors among adolescent population in rural areas of Birbhum district, West Bengal.

Cystic lung disease is nowadays being increasingly identified as newer diagnostics facilities are available. Cystic lung disease is a broad group starting from infection like pneumocystis to even malignancy. In our case a young female from Rural Bengal came with a history of cough and progressive dyspneoa for 3 years and hemoptysis and weight loss for 3 months. She had clubbing and on auscultation of chest bilateral basal crepts were heard. Her previous reports showed that she had done an HRCT thorax already 4 months ago which revealed a cystic lung disease.

Objective: This study aims to establish a link between primary healthcare service accessibility among rural populations and the principle of territorial equity, a pivotal aspect of regional development strategies. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive analysis of primary healthcare service accessibility in rural Quebec, integrating theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence on territorial, regional, and community development. Through this approach, we sought to comprehend the nuanced dynamics and mechanisms contributing to territorial equity enhancement.

Population aging is a global phenomenon, and in Brazil, its manifestation is evident in the increase in the proportion of elderly people (aged 60 or over), a result of the reduction in the birth rate, the decrease in mortality rates and the increase in expectations of life.

The traditional healer can be defined as “someone who is recognized by the community in which he/she lives as competent to provide health care by using vegetable, animal and mineral substances and certain other methods based on the social, cultural and religious backgrounds as well as the prevailing knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding physical, mental and social well-being and the causation of disease and disability in the community.