A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS FOR THE EFFICACY OF TRANSCRANIAL DIRECT CURRENT STIMULATION (TDCS) IN OCD TREATMENT: A NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL APPROACH TO CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a prevalent mental condition characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions), significantly disrupting daily functioning and social interactions.Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) presents a promising non-invasive treatment modality aimed at allevia

BackgroundAnkylosaurs are one of the least explored clades of dinosaurs regarding endocranial anatomy, with few available descriptions of braincase anatomy and Shotoh even less information on brain and inner ear morphologies.The main goal of this study is to provide a detailed description of the braincase and internal structures of the Early Cretac

Community pharmacies are well positioned to participate in harm-minimisation services to reduce harms caused by both licit and illicit substances.Considering developments in pharmacist practices and the introduction of new professional pharmacy services, we identified a need to explore the contemporary 30" Double Wall Oven role of community pharmac

The effect of larval nutrition on female fertility in honey bees is a focus for both scientific studies and for practical applications in beekeeping.In general, morphological traits are standards for classifying queens and workers and for evaluating their quality.In recent years, in vitro rearing techniques have been improved and used in many studi

Background: Palliative care (PC) has been integrated to a limited extent in the South African healthcare system.Contextual factors may be a pivotal influence in this integration.Objectives: This study aims to explore contextual factors that are possibly influencing the integration or lack thereof in an academic teaching hospital (ATH).Design: A mix