Correction: Novel pyrimidine linked acyl thiourea derivatives as potent α-amylase and proteinase K inhibitors: design, synthesis, molecular docking and ADME studies.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05799F.].

The Effect of Offspring Gender Composition on Modern Contraceptive Uptake Among Married Women of Reproductive Age in Pakistan: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Pakistan is confronted with the formidable challenge of high population growth, which is compounded by cultural norms that prioritize male offspring, leading to adverse implications for family planning efforts and demographic trends. Despite efforts to promote contraception, including a national family planning program, Pakistan continues to struggle with low and stagnant contraceptive prevalence rates among married women. The influence of gender composition on modern contraceptive uptake remains underexplored, necessitating research to elucidate its impact on reproductive behavior.

Unstructured Parental Feedback at A Tertiary Maternity Hospital: A Cohort Study Using Routinely Collected Health Data.

Background: Hospital care for neonates can be challenging for parents, and a negative parental experience can affect the well-being of the infant after discharge. A family-centred approach is the gold standard of care in neonatology.

Aim: This study aimed to identify common themes in voluntary unstructured feedback received from parents and caregivers of infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit, special care nursery or postnatal ward or followed up by neonatal outpatient services at a tertiary Australian Women and Children's Hospital.

Schiff bases targeting an Sw-480 colorectal cell line: synthesis, characterization, ds-DNA binding and anticancer studies.

In present studies, six Schiff bases were prepared, characterized and evaluated for their anti-tumor activity against the colorectal cancer cell line SW-480. The test compounds were characterized by various physico-chemical techniques such as M. P.

Investigating Saudi university medical students' English language difficulties: a needs analysis study.

An important dimension in the education of health professionals is developing their English language performance to help them meet academic and professional needs. Though understanding Saudi university medical students' English language needs is key to helping them perform well in their academic studies and future workplaces, there has been scarce research on these needs. The present study investigated Saudi university medical students' English language difficulties, the strategies they use for overcoming these difficulties, their evaluation of the English language instruction received at their colleges and perceptions of their English language needs.