Dynamics of Absences Due to Respiratory Infections, Including COVID-19, Among Medical Staff in a Regional Pediatric Hospital.

: Respiratory infections pose a significant public health challenge, particularly among healthcare workers (HCWs). The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated absenteeism due to respiratory illnesses, affecting healthcare workforce stability. Identifying factors influencing absenteeism is crucial for workforce resilience and effective care.

Exploring Burnout at the Morgue During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Three-Phase Analysis of Forensic and Pathology Personnel.

: Burnout is a critical concern among healthcare professionals, particularly during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigated burnout levels among forensic medicine and pathology personnel at three distinct phases: the early pandemic period (Phase 1-September 2020), the peak of the pandemic (Phase 2-October 2021), and the post-pandemic period (Phase 3-October 2024). : A total of 37 participants employed in forensic medicine and pathology departments completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI).

Breast Cancer: A Heterogeneous Pathology. Prognostic and Predictive Factors - A Narrative Review.

Breast cancer (BC) is recognized as one of the leading malignancies affecting women worldwide. Its remarkable heterogeneity is a defining characteristic, contributing to both diverse patterns of disease progression and varied therapeutic responses. This review explores the evolution of breast cancer classifications, focusing on key prognostic and predictive factors.

Double Peptide-Functionalized Carboxymethyl Chitosan-Coated Liposomes Loaded with Dexamethasone as a Potential Strategy for Active Targeting Drug Delivery.

Liposomes are intensively used as nanocarriers for biology, biochemistry, medicine, and in the cosmetics industry and their non-toxic and biocompatible nature makes these vesicles attractive systems for biomedical applications. Moreover, the conjugation of specific ligands to liposomes increases their cellular uptake and therapeutic efficiency. Considering these aspects, the aim of the present study was to obtain new formulations of cationic liposomes coated with dual-peptide functionalized carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) for the treatment of inner ear diseases.

Beyond BMI: Exploring Adolescent Lifestyle and Health Behaviours in Transylvania, Romania.

Background/objectives: This study aimed to investigate the lifestyle and the behavioral factors that influence the nutritional status of adolescents from Transylvania, Romania.

Methods: The Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS) was used to collect data from 900 adolescents between 11 and 18 years old from the Transylvania region, Romania. This study assessed nutritional status by calculating BMI indicators adjusted to Z-Score, cut-off points according to the World Health Organization (WHO), using self-reported weight and height; perceived health status; food vulnerability; physical activity; addictive behaviors (cigarette, alcohol and drug consumption); number of hours spent in front of the computer/phone; hand and oral hygiene; sitting time/day; and sleep.