Advances in Biomedical and Health Sciences

17.07.2026

Intersecting inequities: Gender norms and socioeconomic predictors of antenatal care adequacy: A cross-sectional study

Background: Antenatal care (ANC) encompasses preventive, diagnostic, and educational services to optimize maternal and neonatal outcomes. Although ANC coverage in India has improved, disparities in access and quality remain. While socioeconomic factors influencing ANC are documen …

17.07.2026

Glial-neuron metabolic coupling in the central nervous system: Mechanisms, dysregulation in aging and injury, and implications for regeration

The central nervous system exhibits exceptionally high metabolic demands, yet neurons possess limited intrinsic metabolic reserves. As a result, neuronal function and survival depend on coordinated metabolic interactions with glial cells, a process collectively described as glial …

04.06.2026

Paeoniflorin in rheumatoid arthritis: Translational insights and limited clinical evidence

06.05.2026

Effectiveness of trace mineral supplementation in preventing and treating postpartum depressive symptoms among women: A systematic review

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant public health concern. Trace minerals are involved in neurophysiological pathways relevant to mood regulation and are proposed to be a potential nutritional factor influencing depressive symptoms during postpartum period. This systemat …

08.04.2026

Nutrition risk and burden of type 2 diabetes in the United Arab Emirates: Prevention and implications

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is an alarming public health challenge in the United Arab Emirates. Nevertheless, nutrition is a critical modifiable risk factor influencing T2DM. Therefore, this study will critically evaluate the key nutrition-related risk factors for type 2 diab …

25.04.2026

Professor Qutayba Hamid (1953–2026): World-renowned scientist and physician specializing in respiratory medicine

15.04.2026

Nutrition labeling in the United Arab Emirates food environment: A narrative review of consumer awareness and behavior

Nutrition labeling is a critical dietary tool; however, the potential benefits and significant challenges persist in translating nutrition labeling into meaningful behavior change. Therefore, this review critically appraises the evidence of consumer knowledge and practices regard …

27.03.2026

Reframing obesity as a chronic, multifactorial disease: Clinical implications of GLP-1–based therapies

13.02.2026

Role of transpulmonary pressure esophageal balloon catheter-guided monitoring in the management of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening condition that often necessitates advanced ventilatory strategies. This case presents a 43-year-old female with severe ARDS who required invasive mechanical ventilation and individualized positive end-expiratory pre …

30.01.2026

Towards a convergent platform for diverse disciplines and global perspectives

30.01.2026

A study on nutritional status of tuberculosis patients using anthropometric measurements: A community-based cross-sectional study

Background: Undernutrition is a major determinant of tuberculosis (TB) disease progression and treatment outcomes. Anthropometric indices such as body mass index (BMI) are simple tools to assess nutritional status among TB patients. To assess the anthropometric profile of adult T …

30.01.2026

Appreciation of Editorial Board, Reviewers, Authors and Support Staff

20.01.2026

A personalized approach to anesthetic management of patients with autism spectrum disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents unique perioperative challenges that require specialized approaches to anesthetic management. This paper draws upon my clinical experience as an anesthesiologist with over 15 years of experience managing patients with ASD, synthesizing evid …

30.01.2026

Neuro-microbial interaction: Can psychological states influence bacterial resistance?