Monthly Archives: November 2023

Highlights of the BMC Series – October 2023

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Anastasia Widyadari

What are the perceptions of Black and Minoritised ethnic occupational therapists on mentoring? How do genetic factors contribute to the gigantism observed in cetaceans? Does equine-assisted therapy assist patients suffering from substance use disorders? How does genetics influence alcohol flushing in people with East Asian heritage? In what ways do the relationship between breast cancer patients and their companion animals affect their well-being?

Biology Health Medicine Open Access

Mouth Cancer Awareness Month: improving patient outcomes with early diagnosis and treament

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Dr Márcio Diniz-Freitas & Dr Alan Roger Santos-Silva

Whilst mouth cancer is not always widely discussed, there are concerning worldwide disparities which make it a significant global public health issue. To support this November’s Mouth Cancer Awareness Month, Guest Editors for the BMC Oral Health Collection Early detection and prevention of oral cancer call for greater focus from policy-makers, and emphasize the need for early diagnosis and treatment.

Developing World Health Medical Evidence Medicine