<span class="vcard">John Joseph</span>
John Joseph

11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 as a predictive biomarker for glucocorticoid treatment response in inflammatory myopathies

Folia Neuropathol. 2026;64(2):142-149. doi: 10.5114/fn.2026.163679. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Glucocorticoid therapy is commonly used in inflammatory myopathies (IMs); however, patients’ responses are variable, and predictive biomarkers remain …

The impact of sports supplements on metabolism, glycemic control, and lipid profile in adolescents and young adults: a narrative review

Pediatr Endocrinol Diabetes Metab. 2026;32(2):129-140. doi: 10.5114/pedm.2026.162626. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Glucose and lipid metabolism are tightly regulated by hormonal signaling, nutrition, and physical activity. Adolescence and …

Assessing the Needs of Newcomer Afghan Children and Adolescents: A Qualitative Investigation of Culturally Relevant Mental Health and Emotional Distress Problems

Transcult Psychiatry. 2026 Sep 7:13634615261452806. doi: 10.1177/13634615261452806. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT While numerous studies have found that children affected by war and forced displacement …

The effect of self-efficacy, health-related quality of life, psychological distress, and age on transition readiness in adolescents and young adults with chronic health conditions

Psychol Health. 2026 Sep 7:1-19. doi: 10.1080/08870446.2026.2720081. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: More children with chronic health conditions are surviving into adulthood and transitioning …