Healthcare Studies

[ Volume-3(2025) & Issue-1 ]

Research Article

The Immunopathogenesis of COVID-19 and Streptococcus pneumoniae Co-infection: A Focus on PMN-Driven Pro-inflammatory Cytokine Dynamics

  • By Muslim Idan Mohsin - 15 Jan 2025
  • Healthcare Studies, Volume : 3(2025), Issue: 1, Pages: 1 - 6
  • https://doi.org/10.58612/hs311
  • Received: 05.11.2024; Accepted: 31.12.2024; Published: 15.01.2025
Abstract:  

This study explored the immunopathological interplay between COVID-19 and Streptococcus pneumoniae co-infection by examining pro-inflammatory gene and protein expression in polymorphonuclear cells (PMNs). PMNs were isolated from healthy controls, COVID- 19-positive patients, and COVID-19 pat Read more

Research Article

Utilization and Barriers to Dental Servicers in Primary Health Care Clinics in Katsina State, Nigeria

  • By Halima Mohammed, S.M. Mahmudul Hasan, Nurudeen Aliyu, Maryam Dahiru Umar, Ibrahim Aliyu Umar, Abubakar Sadiq Idris, Shuaibu Suleiman, Abdulbaqi Alhaji Magaji, Ibrahim Musa Moi, Yahaya Mohammed Katagum, Ibrahim Mijinyawa, Aminu Aliyu, Oladele Hanafi, - 26 Jun 2025
  • Healthcare Studies, Volume : 3(2025), Issue: 1, Pages: 7 - 13
  • https://doi.org/10.58612/hs312
  • Received: 30.01.2025; Accepted: 15.06.2025; Published: 26.06.2025
Abstract:  

There are various barriers that limit the utilization of dental services in primary health care clinics globally. Utilization of dental services in primary health care centers clinics in Katsina State Nigeria is low, and there is a lack of awareness about the importance of dental care among Read more

Research Article

Exploring the Relationship Between Ki-67 Immunohistochemical Expression and Key Histopathological Parameters in Breast Cancer

  • By Kawther Yahya Ali, Ali Hassan Abood - 27 Jun 2025
  • Healthcare Studies, Volume : 3(2025), Issue: 1, Pages: 14 - 20
  • https://doi.org/10.58612/hs313
  • Received: 05.06.2025; Accepted: 20.06.2025; Published: 27.06.2025
Abstract:  

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women around the world. Ki-67is a nuclear protein that is linked to cell growth. It has become an important biomarker for predicting and diagnosing breast cancer. The goal of this study was to find out if there was a link between Ki Read more

Research Articles

Digital Therapeutics and AI-Assisted Monitoring for Relapse Prevention in Substance Use Disorders

  • By Obianuju Mirian Akujuobi, Jude Chuks Azu, Zona Uzoigwe, Okoye Nelyn Akunna - 27 Jun 2025
  • Healthcare Studies, Volume : 3(2025), Issue: 1, Pages: 21 - 29
  • https://doi.org/10.58612/hs314
  • Received: 01.05.2025; Accepted: 15.06.2025; Published: 27.06.2025
Abstract:  

Relapse remains a defining challenge in the long-term management of substance use disorders, underscoring the need for approaches that move beyond episodic treatment and retrospective assessment. Our review examines the emerging role of digital therapeutics and artificial intelligence– Read more