Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) during the malaria elimination phase: A household-based cross-sectional survey.

Malaria is a major health problem in Southwestern Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to measure the level of community understanding of malaria transmission, protection, and treatment. A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study enrolled 1070 participants from 2 districts with different malaria prevalence rates in Jazan Province.

Effectiveness of Epley-Canalith Repositioning Procedure versus Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy in Diabetic Patients with Posterior Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Randomized Trial.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common inner ear disorder, characterized by brief episodes of vertigo caused by changes in head position. The condition can cause significant functional impairment and reduced quality of life. BPPV is especially common among diabetic patients.

The Time-Based Effects of Kinesio Taping on Acute-Onset Muscle Soreness and Calf Muscle Extensibility among Endurance Athletes: A Randomized Cross-Over Trial.

Background: This study aims to determine the effects of kinesio tape (KT) application on acute-onset muscle soreness and the extensibility of the calf muscles in endurance athletes.

Methods: A one-arm repeated-measures randomized cross-over controlled study design investigated 55 endurance athletes, including 10 cyclists, 30 badminton players, and 15 long-distance runners (mean age 16.40 ± 2.

Effect of Exercises on Central and Endocrine System for Pain Modulation in Primary Dysmenorrhea.

Dysmenorrhea is the term for describing complex menstrual flow and painful spasmodic cramps during menstruation, and pain without any pathology is considered Primary Dysmenorrhea (PD). It is the most frequent ailment among women of all ages and races. The pain is dull and throbbing in character and occurs in the lower back and abdomen.

Intermanual Transfer Effects on Performance Gain Following Dominant Hand Training in Community-Dwelling Healthy Adults: A Preliminary Study.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the intermanual transfer effects of dominant hand training on the functional task of the untrained hand.

Methods: Fifty community-dwelling healthy adults (mean age, 23.4 ± 2.

Assessment of hand function in women with lymphadenopathy after radical mastectomy.

Background: Breast cancer related upper limb lymphedema (BCRL) is a common complication in post-mastectomy patients. It is known to cause upper limb disability, which subsequently may affect the grip strength and hand function. There is little evidence on the objective assessment of functional activities particularly hand function in women with BCRL.

A novel perspective approach to explore pros and cons of face mask in prevention the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogens.

Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has become a severe community health threat across the world. Covid-19 is a major illness, presently there is no as such any medicine and vaccine those can claim for complete treatment. It is spreading particularly in a feeble immune people and casualties are expanding abruptly and put the health system under strain.

Anxiety, fear and depression: A patient's perception in cardiac care unit.

Cardiologists and general physicians focus on immediate and lifelong medical treatment in patients with any cardiac ailment. During the course of treatment, the patient's mind undergoes physical and mental turmoil wherein the brain starts infusing with soaring levels of anxiety, fear and depression. These factors start impacting the patients concerned with mental, emotional, social, physical, financial, sexual and occupational domains of life.