Research in Health Science
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description: Research in Health Science (RHS) is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal which is published by Scholink. The journal aims to promote excellence through dissemination of high-quality research findings, specialist knowledge, and discussion of professional issues that reflect the diversity of this field. We would welcome scholars and researchers engaging in the related field to submit your manuscripts which are complete unpublished and original works and not under review in any other journals to Research in Health Science. Both of online submission and E-mail submission (rhs@scholink.org) are acceptable. The scopes of the journal include the following topics: public health health psychology community health health information mental health behavioral health environmental health healthcare nursing nutrition health policy health services health economics health protection health education The journal is included in: Academic Journal Articles Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE) CiteFactor CNKI Scholar CrossRef Directory of Research Journals Indexing (DRJI) Electronic Journals Library (EZB) Globethics.net Journalseek JournalTOCs OCLC- WorldCat Open J-Gate Publons Refseek academic search engine ResearchBib Scientific Indexing Service (SIS) The Scientific Literature Database (Scilit) Standard Periodical Directory WZB Library Open access: Research in Health Science is available online to the reader "without financial, legal, or technical barriers other than those inseparable from gaining access to the internet itself". Peer review: Research in Health Science takes peer review policy. Peer review is the evaluation of work by one or more people of similar competence to the producers of the work (peers). <img src="[binary]" alt="" width="388" height="525" />
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items: Race, Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, and Chronic Lung Disease in the U.S.
items: Wearable UV Devices for Sun Protection: Practicalities, Utilities, and Limitations
items: https://www.scholink.org/ojs/index.php/rhs/article/view/57020
items: Clitorodynia in the Dermatology Clinic: Differential Considerations and Current Management Strategies
items: Efficacy of Acupuncture for Prurigo Nodularis: A Protocol for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Race, Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, and Chronic Lung Disease in the U.S.
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description: Background: Higher socioeconomic status (SES) indicators such as educational attainment and income reduce the risk of chronic lung diseases (CLDs) such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma. Marginalization-related Diminished Returns (MDRs) refer to smaller health benefits of high SES for marginalized populations such as racial and ethnic minorities compared to the socially privileged groups such as non-Hispanic Whites. It is still unknown, however, if MDRs also apply to the effects of education and income on CLDs. Purpose: Using a nationally representative sample, the current study explored racial and ethnic variation in the associations between educational attainment and income and CLDs among American adults. Methods: In this study, we analyzed data (n = 25,659) from a nationally representative survey of American adults in 2013 and 2014. Wave one of the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH)-Adult study was used. The independent variables were educational attainment (less than high school = 1, high school graduate = 2, and college graduate = 3) and income (living out of poverty = 1, living in poverty = 0). The dependent variable was any CLDs (i.e., COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma). Age, gender, employment, and region were the covariates. Race and ethnicity were the moderators. Logistic regressions were fitted to analyze the data. Results: Individuals with higher educational attainment and those with higher income (who lived out of poverty) had lower odds of CLDs. Race and ethnicity showed statistically significant interactions with educational attainment and income, suggesting that the protective effects of high education and income on reducing odds of CLDs were smaller for Blacks and Hispanics than for non-Hispanic Whites. Conclusions: Education and income better reduce the risk of CLDs among Whites than Hispanics and Blacks. That means we should expect disproportionately higher than…
creator: Shervin Assari
creator: Hamid Chalian
creator: Mohsen Bazargan
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Shervin Assari, Hamid Chalian, Mohsen Bazargan http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-12-23
publication date: 2025-12-23
volume: 11
number: 1
starting page: 1
doi: 10.22158/rhs.v11n1p1

Wearable UV Devices for Sun Protection: Practicalities, Utilities, and Limitations
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description: Wearable ultraviolet (UV) devices present a promising innovation in personalized sun protection by providing continuous, real-time monitoring of UV radiation exposure. These devices are equipped with advanced sensors capable of detecting multiple UV wavelengths and offer seamless integration with mobile health platforms to deliver personalized recommendations, such as reminders for sunscreen reapplication based on individual exposure levels. Practical applications extend to diverse populations, accounting for factors such as varying skin types, environmental conditions, and long-term user adherence. The utility of these devices lies not only in their ability to enhance sun safety behaviors but also in potentially reducing the incidence of UV-induced skin damage, including sunburn, photoaging, and skin cancer. However, several limitations persist, including calibration drift over time, inaccuracies due to environmental interference (e.g., sweat, humidity, clothing), and inconsistent performance across different Fitzpatrick skin types. The effectiveness of these devices can also be influenced by user compliance, socioeconomic disparities, and the need for improved public education on proper usage. Moreover, accessibility challenges, particularly in underserved populations, raise concerns about equitable distribution of this technology. While wearable UV devices offer considerable potential in augmenting existing photoprotection measures, further large-scale clinical validation studies are required to refine their accuracy, reliability, and usability across broader demographic groups. Enhanced integration with teledermatology and public health initiatives may further strengthen the role of these devices in comprehensive sun protection strategies.
creator: Grace Herrick
creator: Kelly Frasier
creator: Erin Lowe
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Grace Herrick, Kelly Frasier, Erin Lowe http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-12-23
publication date: 2025-12-23
volume: 11
number: 1
starting page: 14
doi: 10.22158/rhs.v11n1p14

https://www.scholink.org/ojs/index.php/rhs/article/view/57020
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title: AI Positioning and Navigation, Robot Operation, Precise Intervention of Chemotherapy Drugs into the Osteolytic Destruction Area of the Distal Femoral Metaphysis, Implementing Direct Chemotherapy within the Solid Tumor of Osteosarcoma
description: MAP regimen is a classic chemotherapy protocol for osteosarcoma. On the basis of MAP reginen, we have made three adjustments and ultimately developed an innovative regimen for direct chemotherapy in the solid tumor of osteosarcoma specifically tailored for this patient: 1). Adjust the drug supply method from intravenous infusion to static pulse injection pump micro-volume slow push 2). By AI positioning navigation, robot operation, static pulse injection pump micro-volume slow push, the chemotherapy drugs are accurately involved into the osteolytic destruction area of osteosarcoma, and implementing direct chemotherapy in the solid tumor of osteosarcoma. 3). Combined with autologous leukocyte implantation The patient successfully completed the direct chemotherapy in the solid tumor of osteosarcoma, combined with autologous leukocyte implantation for 4 cycles before operation, the tumor volume was reduced by about 50%, tumor was sensitive to chemotherapy, with a tumor necrosis rate of over 90%, the clinical stage has been downstaged from IIA to a potentially resectable status, with clear boundaries and no distant metastasis, providing a favorable condition for surgical resection. Compared to targeted therapy and nanotechnology, this is a more direct and more precise approach to intratumoral chemotherapy. It indeed can increase the concentration of chemotherapeutic drugs within tumors by focusing drug delivery to the tumor site, enhancing the direct killing effect on tumor targets while potentially reducing systemic side effects. The next step in the research plan is to implement direct chemotherapy in the solid tumor of malignant bone tumor while combining it with animal leukocyte transplantation, fully utilizing the particularity of immune rejection under the condition of confined space in a solid tumor to destroy the tumor microenvironment.
creator: Jianchen Lin
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Jianchen Lin http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-19
publication date: 2026-01-19
volume: 11
number: 1
starting page: 31
doi: 10.22158/rhs.v11n1p31

Clitorodynia in the Dermatology Clinic: Differential Considerations and Current Management Strategies
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description: Clitorodynia, a chronic pain condition affecting the clitoris, is often underrecognized in dermatology clinics despite its potential association with inflammatory, neuropathic, hormonal, and musculoskeletal disorders. Dermatologists frequently encounter patients with vulvar discomfort and are well-positioned to differentiate clitorodynia from conditions such as lichen sclerosus, erosive lichen planus, contact dermatitis, post-herpetic neuralgia, and pudendal neuralgia. A structured diagnostic approach includes a thorough history, dermatologic and neurologic examination, cotton swab testing, biopsy when indicated, and targeted laboratory or microbiologic assessments to rule out infections and hormonal imbalances. Effective management requires an etiology-specific approach, incorporating topical corticosteroids or calcineurin inhibitors for inflammatory dermatoses, neuromodulators such as gabapentin and amitriptyline for neuropathic pain, and hormone therapy for estrogen or androgen-related deficiencies. Emerging interventions, including platelet-rich plasma injections, botulinum toxin, and low-dose naltrexone, may relieve symptoms in refractory cases. A multidisciplinary treatment strategy involving pelvic floor physical therapists, gynecologists, and pain specialists is essential to addressing both peripheral and central pain mechanisms. Patient education on genital skincare, sexual health modifications, and cognitive behavioral therapy can further optimize clinical outcomes. Enhancing dermatologic awareness of clitorodynia and implementing standardized diagnostic and treatment protocols will improve early recognition and expand effective management options in dermatology practice.
creator: Alyssa Forsyth
creator: Grace Herrick
creator: Kaitlyn Miner
creator: Mary Grace Hash
creator: Kelly Frasier
creator: Kathryn Dempsey
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Alyssa Forsyth, Grace Herrick, Kaitlyn Miner, Mary Grace Hash, Kelly Frasier, Kathryn Dempsey http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-27
publication date: 2026-01-27
volume: 11
number: 1
starting page: 47
doi: 10.22158/rhs.v11n1p47

Efficacy of Acupuncture for Prurigo Nodularis: A Protocol for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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description: Background: Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by severe pruritus, significantly impairing patients’ quality of life and work capacity. Acupuncture has emerged as a promising therapeutic option, with a growing body of research demonstrating its notable efficacy in treating this condition. However, the mechanisms involved remain unclear, and current evidence lacks integration to help clinical decisions. This study initiates the first systematic evaluation through meta-analysis to assess acupuncture's therapeutic value for PN. Methods: Authors will systematically search the randomized controlled trial (RCT) literatures involving acupuncture for treating PN from PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Web of Science (WOS), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), China Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), Wanfang database, China Scientific and Technology Journal Database (VIP). We will define the Worst Itch Numeric Rating Scale (WI-NRS) and the Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) as the primary outcomes, total effective rate, quality of life score (e.g., Dermatology Life Quality Index), adverse reactions caused by acupuncture will be regarded as the secondary outcomes. RevMan v.5.3 software will be used for the purposes of screening literature, gathering data, analyzing data, and synthesizing data. Additionally, authors will assess the risk of bias in all included studies using the Cochrane Collaboration's tool for risk of bias assessment. Results: The protocol for the meta-analysis will systematically evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture in treating PN. Conclusion: The conclusion of this protocol will provide evidence regarding the efficacy of acupuncture in treating PN, and establish a foundation for future acupuncture treatments. Trial registration: PROSPERO registration number: CRD420261325566 Ethics and dissemination: As this study synthesizes existing data without involving indi…
creator: Shuman Yu
creator: Shengyang Hu
creator: Xinhong Liu
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Shuman Yu, Shengyang Hu, Xinhong Liu http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-02-28
publication date: 2026-02-28
volume: 11
number: 1
starting page: 71
doi: 10.22158/rhs.v11n1p71