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The primary purpose of the review is to describe the biological growth and its effects on the goepolymeric and ordinary concrete surfaces. As the concrete ages, the surface alkalinity wears off by carbonation and weathering,thus prepares a suitable environment for biological growth. Micro-organisms such as algae, fungi…

They say that modern teachers lack a sense of humor, cheerfulness, and optimism. This reduces the efficiency of pedagogical work. The author of the article believes that it is possible to learn to laugh and joke, to develop the ability not to lose heart, to understand and use a joke in one's work. How to do it in work …

Aim: The aim of this paper is to present a novel approach for the monitoring of respiratory diseases based on the combined study of heart rate, respiratory rate and Pulse Oximetry (SpO2). Introduction: Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, respiratory diseases have increased its worldwide prevalence dramatically. A…

The aquaculture industry is currently growing faster than other sectors of human protein production. However, every year, diseases inflict irreparable damage on this growing industry, which inevitably uses antibiotics. In the last two decades, vaccination as a preventive method against various bacterial pathogens in th…

Background: Adolescence is the period of transition from children becoming adults that is marked by the occurrence of puberty, namely menstruation. At that time there was a change in the reproductive system that allows the occurrence of disturbances, one of which is menstrual cycle disorders. Aim: Based on data from RI…

The race to develop effective therapeutics/therapies against SARS-CoV-2 infections and COVID-19 is ongoing as the pandemic is still far from being controlled. Recently, three groups of scientists including Bakovic, et al. [1], Xu, et al. [2]and Hu, et al. [3] respectively, reported a promising and highly attractive ant…

About 90% of the world's population is exposed to air pollutants beyond the limits of the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended. Due to regular contact of atmospheric air with the cornea, tear the film, and conjunctiva, the pollutants present in the air have direct access to these ocular structures. Exposure to d…

We report a histologic and PCR-confirmed case of symptomatic congenital toxoplasmosis in a premature infant with optic nerve atrophy and severe ventriculomegaly requiring ventriculoperitoneal shunt in the absence of cerebral calcifications. A significant risk factor in acquisition of this congenital infection was mothe…

Background: Depression is the single largest contributor to global disability and disease burden. Medical students are considered a vulnerable group because they have to deal with stressors specific to medical education. Psychological morbidity in medical students represents a neglected public health problem and holds …

Thumb duplication is a rare anomaly. Here we describe two neonatal cases of thumb duplications, one type II and the other type IV. Seven types have been described in the medical literature. Radiological assessment is important in differentiating between these types.…

Background: Since the emergence of COVID-19, countries have implemented combinations of non-pharmaceutical measures not only to contain the COVID-19 cases manageable for their healthcare system but also to reduce the economic burden of the disease. Among the various options, authorities have mostly adopted frequent han…

Background: Numerous studies have reported accelerated muscle hypertrophy, strength, and power adaptations following chronic bouts of isoinertial Flywheel Resistance Training (FRT). These factors contribute to Change of Direction (CoD) speed and sprinting performance, which are key determinants of performance in footba…

Parents are devasted by the current shortage of the infant formula. There are many online resources addressing this issue. Using these, we have published summarized guidelines for the families to cope with the current shortage [1]. The US government has responded as well and ordered formulas from Europe to meet the dem…

Introduction and Purpose: Although the information on many aspects of COVID-19 was limited and the long-term consequences were not clear, our knowledge and experience regarding transmission, disease course, virus pathogenicity, treatments, complications, and vaccines increased. In the process, our social life, opinions…

Laparoscopic bariatric surgery, while highly effective, is an invasive method for sustainable weight loss [1]. Less than 1% of patients with clinically severe obesity undergo bariatric surgery [2], in part because of concerns regarding surgical complications [3].…