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2026 | IAA Journal of Applied Sciences | Pp. 55-64
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection remained a substantial global health challenge, with approximately 39 million people living with HIV worldwide as of 2022. The advent of integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs) has transformed antiretroviral...
2026 | IAA Journal of Applied Sciences | Pp. 12-17
Rheumatoid factor (RF), an autoantibody classically directed against the Fc portion of IgG, is most widely recognized for its diagnostic and prognostic roles in rheumatoid arthritis. Increasing evidence, however, implicates RF in broader systemic processes th...
2026 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 98-113
Unregulated household waste disposal presents serious environmental and health challenges in urban slums globally. This study aimed to evaluate the environmental impacts of disposal practices, focusing on community awareness, waste volume and composition, as...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 86-90
Armed conflict creates unique epidemiological conditions that intensify the emergence, transmission, and impact of infectious disease outbreaks. This review synthesizes evidence on the historical evolution, transmission dynamics, and public health challenges...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 77-85
Armed conflict significantly exacerbates the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), compounding global public health challenges. Disruption of healthcare systems, population displacement, and unregulated antimicrobial use in crisis settings c...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 72-76
The complex interactions among climate change, conflict, and human health represent an emerging frontier of global risk analysis. This inquiry synthesizes evidence on the mechanisms through which climate variability influences population health, how conflict...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 67-71
Telemedicine has emerged as a transformative strategy for addressing persistent healthcare disparities in rural settings characterized by limited infrastructure, workforce shortages, and geographic isolation. This narrative review synthesizes evidence from hi...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 59-66
Dietary management plays a central role in the prevention and control of diabetes mellitus, particularly type 2 diabetes (T2D), which constitutes the majority of global diabetes cases. This evidence synthesis examines the role of diet in diabetes management b...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 126-130
War-related health data challenges continue to undermine the ability of governments, humanitarian actors, and researchers to monitor population health, guide emergency response, and strengthen health systems. This narrative review synthesizes evidence on the...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 117-125
Urban air pollution remains a critical global public health challenge, driven largely by accelerated urbanization, industrial expansion, and increasing energy demands. This narrative review synthesizes existing evidence on the characteristics, sources, and he...