Publications by authors named "M J Raphael"
This study explores the experiences of Israeli children ( = 50) aged 3-6 years from middle to high socioeconomic status on the COVID-19 pandemic from their own perspectives. Following a qualitative-phenomenological paradigm and utilizing a semistructured interview format designed to involve children through a card game, this research seeks to unearth the nuanced dynamics of parent-child communication against the backdrop of Israel's distinctive sociopolitical context, characterized by "deep securitization" and some of the strictest COVID-19 restrictions enforced globally. Based on the interviews conducted with children, four main themes emerged: (1) how children were exposed to information; (2) types of information children were exposed to; (3) active mediation versus restrictive mediation; and (4) militant discourse and desire to fight.
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- Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a complex sexual disorder influenced by physical, relational, and psychological factors, often leading to health issues like depression and anxiety due to its impact on sexual performance.
- Traditional treatment methods, including lifestyle changes and medications, have limitations in safety and effectiveness, prompting interest in new methods, such as nanomedicine, for managing ED.
- Nanotechnology offers advanced drug delivery systems that improve treatment outcomes by ensuring targeted delivery and minimizing side effects, making it a promising area for future clinical applications in ED management.
Purpose: There is a lack of studies describing reproductive health service use and outcomes with telehealth in publicly funded clinics in community settings for economically disadvantaged adolescents and young adults (AYA). This study sought to compare use of reproductive health services before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and analyze the types and quality of reproductive health-care services for patients who did and did not complete a telehealth visit.
Methods: Medical records were reviewed for AYA who sought reproductive health services at 9 urban family planning and school-based clinics.
Background And Objectives: The combination of focused ultrasound (FUS) and chemotherapy is a novel treatment for pancreatic cancer. This paper reviews the literature on this combined therapy.
Methods: The medical literature was searched according to PRISMA guidelines.