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{"title":"Thrombocythemia Effect of Euphorbia Hirta Linn. (Tawa- Tawa) and Carica Papaya Linn. (Papaya) as Formulated Tea on Treating Sprague Dawley R. W. Dawley Rats","authors":"Keith Allen T. Baluran, Weemia B Bolotaolo, Rania D. Odal, Venusa Mae G. Tinoy, Kim Methusael V. Villamero, Lesley C. Lubos","doi":"10.7828/AJOH.V6I1.931","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7828/AJOH.V6I1.931","url":null,"abstract":"The use of herbal-based medicine and medicinal plants to treat many diseases is growing worldwide as they have few or no adverse effects, and some of these plants are the Carica papaya Linn. and Euphorbia hirta Linn. The rats were divided randomly into three groups, and each group consists of three (3) rats. The tea preparation of Tawa-tawa the whole plant and Papaya leaves preparations were prepared by collecting, air-drying and, packaging. Each of the Tawa-tawa and Papaya tea preparations was divided into two doses (low and high). The negative control used distilled water. Prior for each treatment, the rats were acclimatized for one week and treated for three consecutive days. The results showed that the low dose of the Tawa-tawa the whole plant showed a significant increase in the platelet compared to the papaya leaves. Hence the Tawa-tawa the whole plant formulated tea showed the promising platelet production potential as manifested in the platelet count of the Sprague dawley R. W. Dawley rats. Keywords : Thrombocytopenic effect, Carica papaya Linn., Euphorbia hirta Linn., Sprague dawley rats","PeriodicalId":42537,"journal":{"name":"Central Asian Journal of Global Health","volume":"43 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89126228","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Performance Assessment of Medical Technologists Overseeing Medical Technology Interns in Select Tertiary Hospitals","authors":"Amelda C. Libres","doi":"10.7828/AJOH.V6I1.930","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7828/AJOH.V6I1.930","url":null,"abstract":"The research attempts to explore the possibility of using the University’s Student Assessment of Teacher Performance in a clinical setting which is currently used for classroom assessment only. The study sought to determine the performance Clinical Instructors in terms of communication, learning environment, assessment, student engagement, instructional delivery and personal attributes. Assessing the performance of the Medical Technologists is a key for tailoring specific interventions aimed at improving the overall impact of an internship program. A survey was developed to assess these factors among 35 Medical Technologists in the select tertiary hospitals where the Medical Technology interns of Liceo de Cagayan University were deployed. Results show that personal attributes and communication were rated excellent followed by learning environment, instructional delivery, and student engagement rated as very good by the interns. The lowest rating falls on assessment with a verbal description of good. There is no significant difference in the performance of clinical instructors when grouped according to age, gender, and length of service. The findings reveal that the SATP of Liceo de Cagayan University which is classroom based can be used as an assessment tool for the Medical Technologists but with minor revision to include the actual clinical setting. It can also be used for developing specific strategies for human resource management in particular targeting professional development, aiming at improving laboratory professional within Cagayan de Oro Laboratories. Keywords : Performance assessment, Medical technologists, Interns, Clinical instructors","PeriodicalId":42537,"journal":{"name":"Central Asian Journal of Global Health","volume":"23 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76161785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Participation of Health Sector on Risk Reduction Management","authors":"Tiziani Vince Y. Militante","doi":"10.7828/ajoh.v6i1.925","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7828/ajoh.v6i1.925","url":null,"abstract":"The study was conducted to determine the risk reduction management participated by the health sector in Gingoog City. The descriptive research design was used which utilized thirty respondents composed of 15 nurses from the City Health Office and 15 midwives from the Barangay Health Centers. They were chosen randomly with the criterion that they have at least six years of work experience. The questionnaire was the research tool in gathering the data. The data were presented by the frequencies, percentages, weighted mean, F-test, and t-test. The significant variable which is a significant differentiating factor is the length of work experience. A significant implication to risk reduction management is that the longer the years of work experience, the higher the extent of participation. The health sector which is composed of the nurses and midwives showed the highest extent of participation on disaster preparedness and mitigation. Undoubtedly they showed willingness to participate in disaster rehabilitation/recovery, and response. Their main concern is on the provision of medical services and health teachings to develop the residents’ awareness of the things to be prepared to prevent negative consequences to their health conditions. Keywords : Risk deduction, health sector, preparedness, mitigation, recovery","PeriodicalId":42537,"journal":{"name":"Central Asian Journal of Global Health","volume":"399 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76323420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Burn Out Level and Coping Mechanism among Nurses in Northern Mindanao Medical Center","authors":"C. Belisario","doi":"10.7828/ajoh.v6i1.924","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7828/ajoh.v6i1.924","url":null,"abstract":"Nurses’ duty is described as stressful. It has physiological and psychological consequences.  The nature of their work demands a 24-hour duty.  As such, it may be assumed that Nurses work may result in biological disorder and increase stress level. This study focused on the burn out level and coping skills among Nurses in Northern Mindanao Medical Center. It aimed to determine the profile of the respondents according to; age, gender, civil status, length of working experience and unit assigned; to determine the respondent level of burn-out, and coping mechanism; and to establish an effective action proposal that will increase the coping mechanism of the respondents and adapt stress in the working area. It was conducted in Northern Mindanao Medical Center. It utilized a descriptive-quantitative design and non-probability (quota) sampling procedure. The questionnaire utilized was modified from reliable sources in order to make the study appropriate to the research context. Ethical consideration was observed throughout the research process. Results revealed that Nurses often felt burn-out but often have effective coping skills. Thus, Nurses must learn and hasten their ability to cope with stress since it has affected the profession that they are dealing with. Hence, self-awareness must always be empowered for nurses to become effective and efficient in the work area. Keywords: Nurses, burn out level, coping, NMMC","PeriodicalId":42537,"journal":{"name":"Central Asian Journal of Global Health","volume":"58 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78160012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence of Tobacco Smoking and Factors Associated with the Initiation of Smoking among University Students in Dhaka, Bangladesh.","authors":"Sahadat Hossain,&nbsp;Shakhaoat Hossain,&nbsp;Fahad Ahmed,&nbsp;Rabiul Islam,&nbsp;Tajuddin Sikder,&nbsp;Abdur Rahman","doi":"10.5195/cajgh.2017.244","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5195/cajgh.2017.244","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introuduction: </strong>Tobacco smoking is considered to be the key preventable risk factor for morbidity and mortality at the global level. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of tobacco smoking and factors associated with the initiation of smoking among university students in Dhaka, Bangladesh.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey study was conducted with 264 students of Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2015. A standard, self-administered questionnaire consisting of questions on socio-demographic variables, tobacco smoking status, family and peer tobacco smoking history, attitudes and beliefs about tobacco smoking, as well as knowledge about the negative health consequences of tobacco smoking was administered to participants. Data were analyzed using logistic regression models, chi square, and Fisher exact tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The overall prevalence of tobacco smoking was 60.2%, where males smoked at higher rates than females (68.81% and 19.56%, respectively). The influence of friends was the most significant reason for initiating tobacco smoking (OR: 0.862; CI: 0.810-0.917). Perception regarding tobacco smoking was significantly related to continuing tobacco use. Logistic regression models identified that smoking-related attitudes, potential health problems, and family members dying from cardiovascular disease and cancer were significantly associated with tobacco smoking.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The current tobacco smoking prevalence among university students in Bangladesh is over 60%. We suggest adopting WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) policies, especially for university students.</p>","PeriodicalId":42537,"journal":{"name":"Central Asian Journal of Global Health","volume":"6 1","pages":"244"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.5195/cajgh.2017.244","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35607932","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Potential Contribution of BRCA Mutations to Early Onset and Familial Breast Cancer in Uzbekistan.","authors":"Abdulla Abdikhakimov,&nbsp;Mukaddas Tukhtaboeva,&nbsp;Bakhtiyar Adilov,&nbsp;Shahlo Turdikulova","doi":"10.5195/cajgh.2016.228","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5195/cajgh.2016.228","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introuduction: </strong>Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women and affects approximately 1 out of 8 females in the US. Risk of developing breast cancer is strongly influenced by genetic factors. Germ-line mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are associated with 5-10% of breast cancer incidence. To reduce the risk of developing cancer and to increase the likelihood of early detection, carriers of BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations are offered surveillance programs and effective preventive medical interventions. Identification of founder mutations of BRCA1/2 in high risk communities can have a significant impact on the management of hereditary cancer at the level of the national healthcare systems, making genetic testing more affordable and cost-effective. BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations in breast cancer patients have not been characterized in the Uzbek population. This pilot study aimed to investigate the contribution of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation to early onset and familial cases of breast cancer in Uzbekistan.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 67 patients with breast cancer and 103 age-matched disease free controls were included in this study. Utilizing SYBR Green based real-time allele-specific PCR, we have analyzed DNA samples of patients with breast cancer and disease free controls to identify the following BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations: BRCA1 5382insC, BRCA1 4153delA, BRCA1 185delAG, BRCA1 300T>G, BRCA2 6174delT.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three unrelated samples (4.5%) were found to be positive for the heterozygous 5382insCBRCA1 mutation, representing a possible founder mutation in the Uzbek population, supporting the need for larger studies examining the contribution of this mutation to breast cancer incidence in Uzbekistan. We did not find BRCA1 4153delA, BRCA1 185delAG, BRCA1 300T>G, and BRCA2 6174delT mutations.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This preliminary evidence suggests a potential contribution of BRCA1 5382insC mutation to breast cancer development in Uzbek population. Taking into account a high disease penetrance in carriers of BRCA1 mutation, it seems reasonable to recommend inclusion of the 5382insC mutation test in future research on the development of screening programs for breast cancer prevention in Uzbekistan.</p>","PeriodicalId":42537,"journal":{"name":"Central Asian Journal of Global Health","volume":"5 1","pages":"228"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5661187/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35606916","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Publication Productivity in Central Asia and Countries of the Former Soviet Union.","authors":"Shalkar Adambekov,&nbsp;Sholpan Askarova,&nbsp;Sharon C Welburn,&nbsp;Sharon L Goughnour,&nbsp;Ayumi Konishi,&nbsp;Ronald LaPorte,&nbsp;Faina Linkov","doi":"10.5195/cajgh.2016.261","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5195/cajgh.2016.261","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Despite the significant number of research institutions and rich scientific heritage, published research from Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan) is traditionally underrepresented in international scientific literature. The goal of this paper was to analyze publication patterns in Central Asian countries, and to explore the factors that contributed to the publication productivity in Kazakhstan.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Publication productivity was evaluated using data generated by the SCImago Journal & Country Rank over the period of 1996-2014 for all of the 15 former Soviet Union Republics for all subject categories. Country specific data, including total population, gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, research and development (R&D) expenditure (% of GDP), number of reserchers (per million people), was abstracted from World Bank data. ANOVA and ANCOVA analyses compared the mean number of publications among Central Asian countries. Separate analyses was done for publication patterns in the health sciences. Multiple comparisons were performed using Tukey method.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis of publication productivity showed significant discrepancies in the number of published documents among the Central Asian countries. Kazakhstan demonstrated a significant increase in the number of published documents in the period of 1996-2014, mainly in the areas of natural and multidisciplinary sciences. Our analyses also showed that the number of publications are siginicantly associated with GDP and population size.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>We identified large gaps in publication productivity among the Central Asian countries. The association between publication rate with GDP and population size indicates there is a need to adjust for these factors when planning research policy.</p>","PeriodicalId":42537,"journal":{"name":"Central Asian Journal of Global Health","volume":"5 1","pages":"261"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.5195/cajgh.2016.261","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35607930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association of rs2294008 and rs9297976 Polymorphisms in PSCA Gene with Gastric Cancer Susceptibility in Uzbekistan.","authors":"Shahlo Turdikulova,&nbsp;Dilbar Dalimova,&nbsp;Abror Abdurakhimov,&nbsp;Bekzod Adilov,&nbsp;Sarimbek Navruzov,&nbsp;Abror Yusupbekov,&nbsp;Mirjalol Djuraev,&nbsp;Suleyman Abdujapparov,&nbsp;Dilshod Egamberdiev,&nbsp;Rustam Mukhamedov","doi":"10.5195/cajgh.2016.227","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5195/cajgh.2016.227","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Genetic factors play an important role in the development of gastric cancer (GC), a prevalent malignancy in Central Asia. Recent studies have shown that single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in several genes are associated with increased GC risk, indicating that genetic variation contributes to gastric carcinogenesis. Located on chromosome 8q24.2, the prostate stem cell antigen (PSCA) gene encodes a 123-amino acid glycoprotein related to the cell-proliferation inhibition and cell-death induction activity. SNPs in PSCA gene have been found to be associated with gastric cancer risk in a genome-wide association study, but results were not conclusive. This study aimed to investigate the association between two polymorphic variants of PSCA gene (rs2294008 and rs9297976) and the susceptibility to gastric cancer in Uzbekistan.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Two hundred sixty eight patients with gastric cancer and a control group of 248 healthy individuals were included in this study. DNA samples isolated from these groups were genotyped using PCR-RFLP method. Comparative analysis of resulting genotypes showed a statistically significant association between CT genotype and gastric cancer (p=0.03, additive model of inheritance, Cochran-Armitage trend test).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Comparative analysis of the distribution of genotypes of rs2976392 polymorphism did not show a statistically significant difference; however, analysis of the distribution of the rs2976392 genotypes in a subgroup of young women revealed a statistically significant (p = 0.04, additive model of inheritance, Cochran-Armitage trend test) increase in the incidence of AA (38%) and AG (56%) genotypes in patients with GC, compared to the controls (20% and 40%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our findings support that PSCA rs2294008 and rs9297976 polymorphism may contribute to the susceptibility to gastric cancer. Genotyping of these polymorphisms can potentially be recommended as one of the criteria for identification of high risk groups for gastric cancer development in Uzbekistan.</p>","PeriodicalId":42537,"journal":{"name":"Central Asian Journal of Global Health","volume":"5 1","pages":"227"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5661186/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35606915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dietary and Lifestyle Factors Associated with Dyspepsia among Pre-clinical Medical Students in Ajman, United Arab Emirates.","authors":"Noorallah Jaber,&nbsp;Marwa Oudah,&nbsp;Amer Kowatli,&nbsp;Jabir Jibril,&nbsp;Inbisat Baig,&nbsp;Elsheba Mathew,&nbsp;Aji Gopakumar,&nbsp;Jayakumary Muttappallymyalil","doi":"10.5195/cajgh.2016.192","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5195/cajgh.2016.192","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Dyspepsia is a common gastrointestinal diseases worldwide with a prevalence ranging from 7 to 40%. Dyspepsia, more commonly known as heartburn or indigestion, is defined as one or more of the following symptoms: postprandial fullness, early satiation (the inability to finish a normal size meal), or epigastric pain or burning for at least 3 months in the past year. Dyspepsia has been studied extensively, but little is known of factors associated with dyspepsia among medical students.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The purpose of this study was to analyze the prevalence of dyspepsia and to evaluate the association between lifestyle and dietary factors associated with dyspepsia among pre-clinical medical students in Ajman, United Arab Emirates.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey study was conducted among pre-clinical medical students at Gulf Medical University, Ajman and collected basic demographic data, dyspepsia prevalence, dietary factors, and lifestyle factors. Data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS software. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the participant characteristics. Chi-square tests were used to test the association between dietary and lifestyle factors and dyspepsia. Logistic regression was used to measure the association of predictors (dietary and lifestyle factors) on the odds of having dyspepsia, independently. Multinomial logistic regression was used to examine the full association of predictors on the odds of having dyspepsia.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The resulting sample was 176 pre-clinical medical students, with a mean age of 20.67 ± 2.57 years. A total of 77 (43.8%) respondents reported having dyspepsia while 99 (56.2%) did not. There was a significant association between smoking and dyspepsia (<i>p</i><0.05), as well as a marginally significant association between inadequate sleep and dyspepsia (p<0.10). There was no significant association with alcohol or analgesic use on dyspesia. Dietary habits showed no association with dyspepsia.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Dyspepsia was reported by 43.8% of the repondents. These findings emphasize the importance of improving lifestyle and dietary factors associated with dyspepsia and raising awareness of reducing risk factors associated with dyspepsia. Further studies are needed on dyspepsia in a larger cohort of students in order to fully understand the complexity of this problem and be able to generalize the findings to other cohorts.</p>","PeriodicalId":42537,"journal":{"name":"Central Asian Journal of Global Health","volume":"5 1","pages":"192"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.5195/cajgh.2016.192","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35606914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Honey: A Therapeutic Agent for Disorders of the Skin.","authors":"Pauline McLoone,&nbsp;Afolabi Oluwadun,&nbsp;Mary Warnock,&nbsp;Lorna Fyfe","doi":"10.5195/cajgh.2016.241","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5195/cajgh.2016.241","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Problems with conventional treatments for a range of dermatological disorders have led scientists to search for new compounds of therapeutic value. Efforts have included the evaluation of natural products such as honey. Manuka honey, for example, has been scientifically recognised for its anti-microbial and wound healing properties and is now used clinically as a topical treatment for wound infections. In this review, scientific evidence for the effectiveness of honey in the treatment of wounds and other skin conditions is evaluated. A plethora of <i>in vitro</i> studies have revealed that honeys from all over the world have potent antimicrobial activity against skin relevant microbes. Moreover, a number of <i>in vitro</i> studies suggest that honey is able to modulate the skin immune system. Clinical research has shown honey to be efficacious in promoting the healing of partial thickness burn wounds while its effectiveness in the treatment of non-burn acute wounds and chronic wounds is conflicted. Published research investigating the efficacy of honey in the treatment of other types of skin disorders is limited. Nevertheless, positive effects have been reported, for example, kanuka honey from New Zealand was shown to have therapeutic value in the treatment of rosacea. Anti-carcinogenic effects of honey have also been observed <i>in vitro</i> and in a murine model of melanoma. It can be concluded that honey is a biologically active and clinically interesting substance but more research is necessary for a comprehensive understanding of its medicinal value in dermatology.</p>","PeriodicalId":42537,"journal":{"name":"Central Asian Journal of Global Health","volume":"5 1","pages":"241"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.5195/cajgh.2016.241","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35607928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}