Publications by authors named "Marissa J Bautista"
Article Synopsis
- Hypertension (HTN) and diabetes mellitus (DM) are common noncommunicable diseases globally, often linked with chronic health issues and thyroid dysfunction, which varies across studies.
- The study involved 640 participants over 18 years, excluding pregnant women, and aimed to explore risk factors for hypothyroidism and its relationship with hypertension in diabetes patients through interviews and health assessments.
- Findings indicated that 31.25% of participants had diabetes, 18.75% had hypertension, and 9.68% had both, with consistent thyroid function levels and blood sugar indicators noted among the groups, highlighting a notable prevalence of thyroid issues in hypertensive patients.
Medical students are expected to excel in their academics. Hence exposing them to a certain amount of strain may sometimes cause sleep disruptions. The purpose of this study was to determine the sleep quality among Saudi Applied Medical Sciences students and its potential connections with their academic performance and mental health.
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