Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders, but its treatment is unsatisfactory as its pathophysiology is multifactorial.The putative factors of IBS pathophysiology are visceral hypersensitivity and intestinal dysmotility, also including psychological factors, dysregulated gut-brain axis, intestin
Stability analysis of new generalized mean-square stochastic fractional differential equations and their applications in technology
Stability theory has significant applications in technology, especially in control systems.On the other hand, Tarps the newly defined generalized mean-square stochastic fractional (GMSF) operators are particularly interesting in control theory and systems due to their various controllable parameters.Thus, the combined study of stability theory and
Cultural-Historical Activity Theory in Examining Creative Arts as an Anti-Bullying Strategy in South African Public Schools
This article explores the integration of creative arts as an anti-bullying strategy in South African public schools through the lens of Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT).The study aims to comprehend the complex interactions between creative arts interventions, cultural contexts, and the dynamics of bullying.By applying CHAT, the research d
Tribal rehabilitation and its impacts on land use changes, food security and sustainable livelihoods: a case study in South India
Millions of tribals live in forests or adjacent protected areas and their food security and livelihoods depend on resources from the forests.Reportedly, about 40 to 60% of annual earnings of tribals, especially tribal women, is from collection and selling of forest produce.However, the idea of protecting biodiversity resulted in removal of people f
Mycotic aortic aneurysm in a debilitated patient with compromised immunity; beware of Candida!
Abstract Candida is a rare cause of infected aortic aneurysms.We report the case of a diabetic patient with end stage kidney Tarps disease who underwent repair of a leaking abdominal aortic aneurysm.He was on long-term antibiotic treatment for malignant otitis externa.Candida albicans was isolated from the culture of the excised aneurysm wall.An in