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2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 44-50
The artificial pancreas (AP) represents a transformative approach in the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus, aiming to automate insulin delivery and maintain glucose homeostasis. This narrative review synthesizes current knowledge on AP technologies, incl...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 35-43
Global displacement has reached unprecedented levels, exposing millions to heightened infectious disease risks driven by overcrowding, inadequate water and sanitation systems, disrupted health services, and fragile surveillance mechanisms. This narrative revi...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 26-34
Armed conflicts create complex health challenges that strain local health systems and require specialized competencies for health professionals operating in these environments. Effective humanitarian response depends on training healthcare providers in clinic...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 1-5
Health literacy has emerged as a critical determinant of individual and population health, influencing health outcomes through the interconnected pathways of knowledge, skills, and health-related behaviors. This evidencebased analysis synthesizes contemporary...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 148-152
Health diplomacy plays a pivotal role in shaping post-conflict health reconstruction by promoting universal access to health services, fostering governance reforms, and coordinating international engagement. This review examines the conceptual foundations of...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 141-147
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common pregnancy-related metabolic disorder with well-established short-term obstetric consequences and increasingly recognized long-term health implications for affected women. Evidence consistently demonstrates that...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 135-140
Diabetes mellitus is a complex and heterogeneous metabolic disorder resulting from the interplay between genetic susceptibility and environmental factors. Advances in genetic research have significantly improved understanding of the molecular mechanisms under...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 128-134
Childhood obesity remains a growing public health challenge in the United States and globally, with food marketing identified as a significant environmental driver of unhealthy dietary patterns among children. This narrative review synthesizes evidence on the...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 117-127
Armed conflicts leave profound and enduring impacts on populations, with disability emerging as one of the most significant yet under-addressed consequences of war. This narrative review examines the burden of disability in post-war societies, the multidimens...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 109-116
Digital epidemiology has emerged as a transformative paradigm that integrates big data, computational modelling, and digital platforms into traditional public health surveillance. Driven by rapid advances in technology, data availability, and societal digital...