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2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 10-19
Obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are two interrelated global health challenges whose prevalence continues to rise across all age groups and socioeconomic settings. Obesity, particularly central adiposity, plays a critical pathophysiological role in the d...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 1-9
Obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD) remain two of the most consequential noncommunicable diseases worldwide, contributing substantially to global morbidity and mortality. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on the epidemiology, pathophysio...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 131-138
Over the past five years, the therapeutic landscape of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has expanded with the emergence of novel pharmacotherapies targeting diverse pathophysiological pathways. These agents, including incretin-based therapies, dual and triple...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 111-126
The global coexistence of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), frequently termed “diabesity,” represents one of the most pressing metabolic challenges of the 21st century. This narrative review synthesizes epidemiological, mechanistic, clinical, and p...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 94-102
War and armed conflict are enduring global phenomena that exert profound and multifaceted effects on mental health. This narrative review synthesizes over a century of research examining the psychological, psychiatric, and psychosocial consequences of warfare...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 89-93
Telemedicine has emerged as a pivotal component of contemporary diabetes care, driven by advances in digital health technologies, evolving healthcare delivery models, and the exigencies of the COVID-19 pandemic. This narrative review examines the foundations,...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 76-81
Health systems in war-torn settings face unprecedented challenges, including destruction of infrastructure, workforce attrition, disrupted supply chains, and governance breakdowns. Despite these threats, resilience strategies can enable systems to maintain es...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 70-75
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) represents a major and escalating global public health challenge, driven largely by modifiable lifestyle and environmental factors. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on prevention strategies for T2DM across ind...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 65-69
Precision medicine represents a transformative approach to diabetes prevention and management, emphasizing individualized strategies based on genetic, genomic, epigenetic, environmental, and physiological factors. This narrative review synthesizes current lit...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 60-64
Obesity in aging populations has become a pressing global public health concern as demographic shifts increase the proportion of older adults worldwide. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on the epidemiology, mechanisms, health consequences, m...