Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding keratopathy among diabetic patients.

Background: This study aims to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding keratopathy among diabetic patients.

Methods: A web-based cross-sectional study was conducted between May 26, 2023, and September 18, 2023, at Yantai Shan Hospital and Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital. Demographic information and KAP were assessed through the distribution of questionnaires.

Probiotic interventions and quality of life in patients with gastrointestinal diseases: A comprehensive review.

Gastrointestinal disorders manifest through disruptions in gastrointestinal functionality accompanied by dysbiosis within the microbiome. Probiotics are considered biological agents with potential therapeutic efficacy in managing gastrointestinal pathologies by modulating the gut microbiota. Nevertheless, several hurdles, such as safety considerations, resilience to stressors, post-colonization quantifications, and evaluative modalities, may impede the adoption of probiotics for gastrointestinal disorders.