BACKGROUND The opioid crisis is one of the main challenges facing public health. In San Joaquin County, California, the issue has escalated due to increased prescribed opioids and easy access to street drugs. This paper ...

With the recent prevalence and enhanced accessibility of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, the aim of this review is to assess both the benefits and risks of using AI tools in academic writing, thus allowing authors to ...

BACKGROUND Breast cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women globally, with late-stage diagnosis being particularly prevalent in low and middle-income countries such as Libya. Despite ongoing health ...

Background: Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis is a chronic inflammatory airway disease characterized by impaired mucus clearance, recurrent pulmonary exacerbations and neutrophil-dominant airway injury. Dipeptidyl peptidase-1 ...

Background: Central corneal thickness (CCT) is a cornerstone parameter in ophthalmology. It influences glaucoma risk assessment, refractive surgery safety margins, and corneal health evaluation. Traditionally, ultrasound ...

Effective communication between healthcare providers and patients is a cornerstone of medical practice ethics. Delivering bad news, which would significantly alter a patient’s perception of their well-being, varies across ...

The declaration by the World Health Organization on 17 May 2026 that the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) ...

Background: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and erectile dysfunction (ED) frequently coexist in aging men and significantly impair quality of life. Tadalafil has emerged as a potential treatment targeting both conditions. ...

This study explores childbirth trends and maternal awareness in Libya through an online survey of 578 Libyan women of childbearing age. The survey explored their pre-existing knowledge as well as their experiences in ...

Background: Poor glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes leads to serious complications affecting growth, development, and quality of life. In Libya, data are limited. Our study assesses glycemic control and ...

The existing “Triple-Pay” model for funding scientific publications faces widespread criticism due to the significant financial burden it places on researchers, institutions, and the taxpayers.¹,² In this model, research ...

Mediastinal lymph node calcification is an important but often overlooked radiological clue in patients with pulmonary hypertension, particularly in tuberculosis-endemic settings. We report a 27-year-old man with progressive ...