Knowledge, practices, and perceived barriers on breast self-examination of female college students: Experience from a local higher education institution.

Background: Breast self-examination (BSE) is an inexpensive, harmless screening tool for finding breast cancer. This study examines the knowledge, practices, and perceived barriers of female college students from a local higher education institution (HEI) regarding BSE, focusing on those in the reproductive age group.

Materials And Methods: Three hundred sixty (360) female college students, including 226 health sciences majors and 134 non-health sciences majors, were selected through criteria sampling.

Association between Helicobacter pylori and Hepatobiliary Cancer: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review.

Objective: Helicobacter pylori infections have been suggested to be associated with several extra gastric maladies, including hepatobiliary cancer (HBC). However, reports on the relationship between H. pylori infection and HBC showed variable and contrasting findings.

Blood-Based FTIR Spectroscopy as a Minimally Invasive Diagnostic Method for Colorectal Cancer: A Meta-Analysis.

Objective: This meta-analysis aims to pool the results of existing studies to obtain more precise estimates on the diagnostic efficiency of the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy in detecting CRC using blood-based samples.

Methods: A comprehensive database search identified 4,931 studies that were screened for eligibility. Relevant data were then extracted and collated and analyzed using Meta-DiSc 1.

polymorphism in the gene is associated with susceptibility to acute myeloid leukemia: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background And Objective: Several genetic variations are associated with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) susceptibility, including the polymorphism. Even with the existing meta-analysis conducted on the topic, no consensus has been reached since none of the studies available performed in-depth data analysis. Hence, we performed an updated systematic review and meta-analysis in this paper to obtain more precise estimates.

Association of the rs3856806 Polymorphism in the PPARG Gene with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Meta-Analysis of 11,811 Individuals.

This study investigated the role of the rs3856806 single nucleotide variant (SNV) on the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ with the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) by conducting a meta-analysis. Relevant studies were searched in PubMed and were selected according to the inclusion criteria. Data were extracted and subjected to analysis using Review Manager 5.

Diagnostic Efficiency of Serum-Based Infrared Spectroscopy in Detecting Breast Cancer: A Meta-Analysis.

Background: The advancement of Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy as a potential diagnostic tool in the clinical setting has been studied over the years, particularly its application in cancer diagnostics.

Objective: To summarize previous research on FTIR spectroscopy in detecting breast cancer using serum specimens.

Methods: Related literature was searched and screened from various databases.

A Meta-Analysis on the Association of Colibactin-Producing pks+ Escherichia coli with the Development of Colorectal Cancer.

Objective: Previous studies on the association between pks+Escherichia coli and colorectal cancer (CRC) demonstrated conflicting results. Hence, we performed a meta-analysis to obtain more precise estimates.

Methods: Related literature was obtained from PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library.

Across Generations: Defining Pedagogical Characteristics of Generation X, Y, and Z Allied Health Teachers Using Q-Methodology.

The present study identified the characteristics of allied health teachers across three generations. Using Q-methodology, a tripartite of characteristics as reflected by the three domains of learning emerged, namely, "the competence-centered teacher," "the empathetic teacher," and "the innovative teacher." Teachers across the three generations were described to be "competence-centered" since all believe to be well-qualified at their jobs.

Understanding COVID-19 preventive behavior: An application of the health belief model in the Philippine setting.

Background: With the Philippines emerging as the hotspot in the Western Pacific Region for the COVID-19 cases, the study aimed to understand the COVID-19 preventive behavior of Filipinos using the health belief model (HBM).

Materials And Methods: The cross-sectional study included 304 respondents recruited for the whole month of July 2020 through various social media platforms. Participants were requested to answer an online questionnaire, and results were analyzed using SPSS software.

The role of the TNF-α gene -308 G/A polymorphism in the development of diabetic nephropathy: An updated meta-analysis.

Background And Aims: Several studies have tried to link the relationship of tissue necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) -308 G/A polymorphism with the development of diabetic nephropathy (DN). However, these studies failed to reach a consensus due to conflicting results. This meta-analysis was done to thoroughly investigate the correlation between the polymorphism and DN development.

Achieving accurate laboratory diagnosis of typhoid fever: a review and meta-analysis of TUBEX® TF clinical performance.

This review discusses currently available serological diagnostic methods for typhoid fever with a focus on the clinical utility of TUBEX® TF as an alternative to the Widal or Typhidot test. A literature search was conducted in PubMed for related publications written in English. A qualitative analysis was done to determine various serological tests used for typhoid fever diagnosis with emphasis on TUBEX® TF in comparison to the Widal of Typhidot test.

Reducing the incidence of pregnancy-related urinary tract infection by improving the knowledge and preventive practices of pregnant women.

Objective: Pregnancy-related urinary tract infections (UTI) is the leading cause of obstetrical ward admissions and is responsible for poor maternal and perinatal outcomes. This study aimed to reduce the incidence of UTI by improving the knowledge and preventive practices of pregnant women through the implementation of a health education package.

Study Design: A health education package consisting of a seminar, sending of weekly text messages, and distribution of educational leaflets on UTI awareness and prevention was implemented in various rural health units in Pampanga, Philippines.

G276T polymorphism in the ADIPOQ gene is associated with a reduced risk of polycystic ovarian syndrome: A meta-analysis of Asian population.

Objective: The etiology of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has not yet been fully explained. Several studies suggested an association between two single nucleotide polymorphisms (T45G and G276T) of the ADIPOQ gene that encodes for the hormone adiponectin and PCOS susceptibility. Hence, we performed a meta-analysis to investigate the relationship of the two further.

Serum ferritin as a candidate diagnostic biomarker of polycystic ovarian syndrome: a meta-analysis.

In this study, we investigated about the potential of serum ferritin as a complementary diagnostic biomarker of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) by performing a meta-analysis of existing literature. Eleven studies written in English were retrieved up to 30 June 2018. Data were extracted from the selected studies by two of the authors and was subjected to statistical analysis.

Association and biomarker potential of elevated serum adiponectin with nephropathy among type 1 and type 2 diabetics: A meta-analysis.

Background: Managing nephropathy associated with diabetes mellitus warrant investigation of relevant biomarkers in predicting this condition. Adiponectin (ADP) may hold promise as a biomarker for diabetic nephropathy (DN). In this study, we examine associations of ADP with DN by meta-analyzing relevant literature.

Salivary glucose as a non-invasive biomarker of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Background: Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with Diabetes mellitus (DM) and the number of new and undiagnosed cases continue to rise. Diagnosis of diabetes is usually performed by blood glucose analysis after fasting for a certain period. However, this method uses an invasive technique that can cause discomfort and even trauma to some patients which could eventually lead to behavioral changes such as avoidance of healthcare and laboratory testing.

Association of maternal iron deficiency anemia with the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: a meta-analysis.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to conduct a meta-analysis investigating the association of maternal iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Methods: Literature search was conducted in various database websites such as PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science up to 17 June 2018 for related publications written in English. Selected data were extracted from the included studies and were subjected to statistical analysis.

Clinical enzymes as possible immunological biomarkers in the diagnosis of malaria, human African and American trypanosomiasis.

Peripheral blood smear microscopy still remains the gold standard for diagnosing malaria and trypanosomiasis. Microscopy is a labor-intensive process and requires great amount of skill to accomplish. Even though cheap and easy to perform, it still has several limitations.