Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4512/1710093
Hereditary Anemia Diseases in Children
Hamida Amer and Amal Almasri
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: 2023/12/30
In comparison with the results of previous studies, we find that sickle cell anemia is the most common, and most cases of thalassemia are people with blood group O+ its willingness to contract the disease, and attention and blood examination are required for children born in families infected with the disease and early detection of the disease, where the incidence of males was more than females, This may not mean that there is an association Hereditary by sex "Zawawi 2021 Eitab 2007"....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4512/1710092
Birth and Death Rates, and Causes of Death among the General Population in Kono District, Sierra Leone, 2020-2021
Ivan Augustine Barrie, Babatunde Duduyemi, Solomon Aiah Sogbeh, Philip Gevao, Adel Hussein Elduma and Gebrekrstos Negash Gebru
Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/10/22
Civil registration is the most effective way to keep track of all births and deaths. Despite the existence of the Birth and Death Act (1983), Sierra Leone registers 93% of births and only 57% of deaths annually. To provide more accurate inter-census population estimates, we estimated the birth and death rates, registration distribution, and causes of death for Kono District population in Sierra Leone....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4512/1710091
Bridging the Gap to Health Care Access: The Role of the Nurse Practitioner
Kimberly Taylor
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: 2023/06/18
The goal of this article review is to explore the role of Nurse Practitioners (NP) in closing the gap to health care access for underserved communities. It will address their role as clinical provider, educator, and advocate for programs to improve community outcomes. Nurse Practitioners through additional education and professional training are licensed to provide health care directly to patients. As an educator, Nurse Practitioner spend hours of educating patients on treatment plans, medicatio...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4512/1710090
Examining the Intersection of Seva and Public Health Policy
Pragat Patel
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: 2023/06/14
In today's globalized and multifaceted world, policymakers are faced with the challenge of crafting policies that cater to the diverse needs of different communities. One approach that has shown promise in achieving this goal is the Hindu concept of seva or selfless service. Seva involves the selfless act of serving others without any expectation of reward or recognition. Rather, the motivation is behind serving God through serving humanity. This principle has deep roots in Hindu culture and has...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4512/1710089
Reimagining Health Policy through the Lens of Vedanta
Pragat Patel
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: 2023/06/07
The philosophical system of Vedanta has had a profound influence on Hindu thought and practice, and we can explore its relevance in shaping contemporary health policy. As one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy, Vedanta is based on the teachings of the Upanishads, which explore fundamental questions about the nature of reality and the self. By examining key concepts and principles from Vedanta philosophy, this ancient wisdom can offer valuable insights into the limitations....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4512/1710088
Building an Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit in Colombia, a Comprehensive Model of Specialized Care for a Growing Population
John Jairo Araujo, MD, MBBS, Mst, NBE, FSIAC, FSISIAC, FACC
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: March 22, 2023
Adults with congenital heart disease are a growing population in Colombia and worldwide. Currently, Colombia has a population of more than 51 million inhabitants, with 38.2 million adults, 115,000 of whom live with congenital heart disease of varying complexity. The demographic profile shows that this population with congenital heart disease is mostly young, with ages ranging from 20 to 44 years. Keeping them in optimal health is a challenge, and care involves centralization in special adult con...
