Parameter estimation and uncertainty quantification for an epidemic model by Alex Capaldi, Samuel Behrend, Benjamin Berman, Jason Smith, Justin Wright, Alun L. Lloyd

“…We review the use ofasymptotic statistical theory and sensitivity analysis to obtain measuresof uncertainty for estimates of the model parameters and the basicreproductive number ($R_0$)---an epidemiologically significant parametergrouping. We find that estimates of different parameters, such as thetransmission parameter and recovery rate, are correlated, with themagnitude and sign of this correlation depending on the value of $R_0$.Situations are highlighted in which this correlation allows $R_0$ to be estimated with greater ease than its constituentparameters. …”
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Pseudotyped Viruses: A Useful Platform for Pre-Clinical Studies Conducted in a BSL-2 Laboratory Setting by Sofiia N. Rizatdinova, Alina E. Ershova, Irina V. Astrakhantseva

“…Such tools facilitated the search for potential therapeutic agents and accelerated epidemiological studies on post-infection and post-vaccination humoral immunity. …”
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Research note: Genetically diverse avian hepatitis E virus identified in chickens with hepatitis-splenomegaly syndrome in Guangdong Province, China by Xue-Lian Zhang, Yu-Qian Zhang, Chun-Hong Liu, Yan Ma, Shu-Jian Huang, Jian-Wei Shao

“…Since its discovery in 1991, diverse strains of avian HEV have been extensively identified worldwide. Epidemiological investigations have demonstrated the wide distribution and genetic diversity of avian HEV strains in China. …”
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Recent Advances in Vaginal Atresia: A Literature Review by Xijuan Lin, Jia Kang, Lan Zhu

“…In this context, this article systematically reviews the epidemiological characteristics of vaginal atresia and explores its etiology from multiple perspectives, including developmental processes, genetic factors, and environmental factors, emphasizing the importance of genetic susceptibility and environmental interactions in the pathogenesis of the condition. …”
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Patients of King Fahd Medical City in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia: A 5-Year Retrospective Study by Omar S. O. Amer, Esam S. Al-Malki, Mohamed I. Waly, Abdulaziz AlAgeel, Mahmoud Y. Lubbad

“…Intestinal parasitic infections are still a public health problem in Riyadh region, Saudi Arabia. Updating the epidemiologic survey of these parasites at regular intervals using the appropriate statistical methods is necessary to develop effective prevention and control strategies.…”
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The Saudi Thoracic Society Evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Hamdan Al-Jahdali, Riyad Al-Lehebi, Hani Lababidi, Faris F. Alhejaili, Yahya Habis, Waleed A. Alsowayan, Majdy M. Idrees, Mohammed O. Zeitouni, Abdullah Alshimemeri, Mohammed Al Ghobain, Ali Alaraj, Esam H. Alhamad

“…This guideline aims to provide a comprehensive and unbiased review of current evidence for assessing, diagnosing, and treating COPD. While epidemiological data on COPD in Saudi Arabia are limited, the STS panel believes that the prevalence is increasing due to rising rates of tobacco smoking. …”
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Folkehelseperspektivet og liberaliseringen av nordisk alkoholpolitikk by Ragnar Hauge

“…This is not least the case when the harmful effects often is of a kind which the public do not experience themselves, but may only be demonstrated through epidemiological research. In this situation the necessity of a restrictive alcohol policy is difficult to uphold.…”
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Current Hepatitis A Status in Canada by Jun Wu, Shimian Zou, Antonio Giulivi

“…The incidence of hepatitis A varies with geography, and economic and environmental conditions. The epidemiological pattern of the disease has changed with improvements in hygiene and economic conditions. …”
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Cartographies on COVID-19 and functional divisions of the territory: an analysis on the evolution of the pandemic based on Basic Health Areas (BHA) in Castile and Leon (Spain) by Gonzalo Andrés López, Daniel Herrero Luque, Marta Martínez Arnaiz

“…Applied cartography and GIS analysis of epidemiological data have been consolidated as essential tools for interpreting the health crisis. …”
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Noninvasive Ventilation in Treatment of Respiratory Failure-Related COVID-19 Infection: Review of the Literature by Bushra Mina, Alexander Newton, Vijay Hadda

“…The incidence of acute hypoxic respiratory failure varied among epidemiological studies with high percentage of patients requiring mechanical ventilation with a high mortality. …”
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Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Chronic Renal Failure: The Effect of Sociodemographic Characteristics by Paraskevi Theofilou

“…Patient-reported assessments included General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) of Goldberg, Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI I & II) of Spielberger. …”
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Comorbidity Networks From Population-Wide Health Data: Aggregated Data of 8.9M Hospital Patients (1997–2014) by Elma Dervić, Katharina Ledebur, Stefan Thurner, Peter Klimek

“…This data platform is intended to lead to deeper insights into a wide range of epidemiological, public health, and biomedical research questions.…”
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Increasing Whole Grain Intake as Part of Prevention and Treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Alastair B. Ross, Jean-Philippe Godin, Kaori Minehira, John P. Kirwan

“…The limited current literature suggests that there may be opportunities to provide more tailored dietary advice for people diagnosed with or at risk of NAFLD. Epidemiological studies consistently find associations between whole grain intake and a reduced risk of obesity and related diseases, yet no work has been done on the potential of whole grains to prevent and/or be a part of the treatment for fatty liver diseases. …”
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Migrants' rights: problems remain by N. A. Voronina

“…The paper estimates the impact of the global epidemiological crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on the socio-economic situation of migrants, the provision of medical and social assistance to the population of countries. …”
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Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Risk of Melanoma by Joanne M. Jeter, Joseph D. Bonner, Timothy M. Johnson, Stephen B. Gruber

“…Because nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) inhibit tumor growth in vitro, we investigated the association between NSAIDs and melanoma to determine if there was epidemiologic evidence of a chemopreventive effect from these medications. …”
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Exploring the association between air pollution and the incidence of liver cancers by Xin Wu, Xin Zhang, Xiaopeng Yu, Hongyuan Liang, Shaoshan Tang, Yao Wang

“…Mechanistically, air pollutants may cause liver damage by inducing oxidative stress, inflammation, and genetic mutations, contributing to cancer development. Epidemiological evidence from cohort and geographic studies highlights a positive correlation between long-term exposure to air pollutants and elevated incidence and mortality of liver cancer. …”
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Erratum to “Comparison of Oral Microbe Quantities from Tongue Samples and Subgingival Pockets” by André Göhler, Stefanie Samietz, Carsten Oliver Schmidt, Thomas Kocher, Ivo Steinmetz, Birte Holtfreter

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An example from the world of tsetse flies by John Hargrove

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Assessment of flavivirus RNA stability and infectivity in various water environments by Yuka Sano, Hawraa Al-Alawi, Misao Himeno, Ryuichi Majima, Kazumi Haga, Myo Thura Kyaw, Satoshi Taniguchi, Meng Ling Moi

“…Conclusions Our results indicate that flaviviruses retains limited infectivity in general water environments and highlight the feasibility of detection and surveillance in various epidemiologic and environmental settings.…”
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County-Level Integrated Healthcare Practice in China: A Kaiser Permanente-Inspired Approach by Na Li, Yin Dong, Gaofeng Zhang

“…Conclusion: The CIHO’s success has provided a model for integrated, efficient healthcare that could be replicated in other regions of China and offer insights for rural areas in other countries facing similar demographic and epidemiological pressures.…”
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