Background: Skin cancer is one of the most preventable diseases.The purpose of this study is to describe a social marketing-based intervention design protocol to promote sun-protective behaviors among adolescent boys living in urban areas in Yasuj, south west of Iran.Methods: This study will be conducted based on six specific steps including a qual
Evaluation of Fine-needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) Sensitivity Compared to PCR for Diagnosing Tuberculosis Lymphadenitis
Abstract Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major healthcare burden in Sudan and other developing countries, it is considered the second most common cause of death from infectious diseases after those due to AIDS.In Sudan, TB lymphadenitis (TBLA) remains one of the major health problems.This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Un
Complications of high myopia: An update from clinical manifestations to underlying mechanisms
Background: High myopia is one of the major causes of visual impairment and has an ever-increasing prevalence, especially in East Asia.It is characterized by excessive axial elongation, leading to various blinding complications that extend beyond mere refractive errors and persist immovably after refractive surgery, presenting substantial public he