International Journal of Medical and Healthcare Research

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the use of therapeutic communication in nursing. Therapeutic communication is an important nursing skill designed to establish and maintain a positive, supportive relationship with patients. This paper introduces the basic concepts of therapeutic communication, assessment tools, and discusses the skills and strategies used in nursing... Read more.

This study focuses on evaluating the quality of life among individuals experiencing long-term effects of COVID-19, often referred to as "long-haulers." The research employs a multidimensional approach, utilizing established tools and metrics to comprehensively assess various facets of quality of life. A... Read more.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) suppresses host immunity and can therefore predispose to opportunistic and other infections, including HCV infection. HIV and HCV have emerged as one of the most formidable challenges to public health. Children in rural communities are exposed to the risk of these viral in... Read more.

INTRODUCTION. Acute intestinal obstruction occurs when the forward flow of intestinal contents is interrupted or impaired by a mechanical cause. Its incidence in emergency department patients at 2 to 8% is estimated. Although the morbidity and mortality associated with acute intestinal obstruction have dec... Read more.

Spigelian hernia represents 0.1 to 2% of abdominal wall hernias; It is a defect in the aponeurosis of the transverse and oblique abdominal muscles between the lateral border of the rectus abdominis sheath and the semilunar line. CLINICAL CASE. A 43-year-old male with morbid obesity, type 2 Diabetes Melli... Read more.

INTRODUCTION. Hibernoma, a benign tumor of brown fat, first described as “pseudolipoma” by Merkel (1906), was named “hibernoma” by Gery (1914) due to its morphological resemblance to brown fat observed in hibernating animals. They are uncommon, accounting for<2% of benign lipomatous tumors and 1% of all adipocytic tumors. CLINICAL CASE. Soft ... Read more.