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BULLYING IN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY: PERSPECTIVES FROM ORTHOPAEDIC RESIDENTS

By: Smith James Thomas
Published: February 21, 2025
Orthopaedic surgery residents operate in an environment marked by high stress, encompassing various professional and personal demands. Burnout is prevalent in this field, with 42.5% of orthopaedic residents experiencing it. Orthopaedic surgeons, in general, report burnout rates ranging from 28.4% to 85.1%. Bullying is a pervasive issue in modern society,...

CAFFEINE CONSUMPTION AMONG UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE STUDENTS DURING COVID-19: A STIMULATING STUDY

By: Sarah Elizabeth Rodriguez
Published: February 21, 2025
Caffeinated beverages have long been a staple for college students, raising concerns about caffeine overuse. A recent survey conducted across five U.S. universities revealed a staggering 92% of students reporting caffeine consumption in the past year. This trend is on the rise, largely attributed to a lack of education regarding...

HEALTHCARE WORKERS’ KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES IN MANAGING LASSA FEVER: A STUDY FROM ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

By: Amina Fatima Ibrahim, Emeka Chukwudi Okonkwo
Published: February 21, 2025
Lassa fever, caused by the Lassa virus (LASV) and transmitted via the multimammate rat Mastomys natalensis, poses a significant public health concern. The virus, a member of the Arenaviridae family, was first identified in Nigeria in 1969, taking its name from the town of Lassa in Borno State. These rats,...

ENHANCING SHEAR BOND STRENGTH: IN-VITRO ASSESSMENT OF TEMPORIZATION MATERIALS FOR ORTHODONTIC BRACKETS

By: Al-Mansour Ahmed Khalid
Published: February 21, 2025
The increasing demand for orthodontic treatment among adults in the modern digital age has brought to light a unique set of challenges. Many adult patients require orthodontic intervention as part of their journey towards improved aesthetics and oral rehabilitation. Oftentimes, the final restoration is postponed until after orthodontic treatment, necessitating...