The Efficiency of Operating Microscope Compared with Unaided Visual Examination, Conventional and Digital Intraoral Radiography for Proximal Caries Detection by Ilkay Peker, Meryem Toraman Alkurt, Oya Bala, Bulent Altunkaynak

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of operating microscope compared with unaided visual examination, conventional and digital intraoral radiography for proximal caries detection. …”
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‘Two in One’ Cloning Vector Applied for Blunt-End and T-A Cloning with One-Step Digestion–Ligation and Screening of Positive Recombinants by Unaided Eyes by Xingli Zhang, Chong Teng, Kaidi Lyu, Shanhua Lyu, Yinglun Fan

“…The <i>mScarlet-I</i> gene was introduced into the pYFRed for the screening of the positive recombinants by the unaided eye without the need for additional reagents/equipment. pYFRed is easy to construct in an ordinary laboratory, which facilitates researchers to develop their cloning vector without purchasing commercial cloning vectors.…”
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Use of participatory forum theatre to explore HIV/AIDS issues in the workplace by Emma Durden, Dominique Nduhura

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Understanding Methods for Estimating HIV-Associated Maternal Mortality by James E. Rosen, Isabelle de Zoysa, Karl Dehne, Viviana Mangiaterra, Quarraisha Abdool-Karim

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Antiretroviral therapies and status of people living with HIV in Japan: An update from hospital survey and national database. by Yoshiyuki Yokomaku, Tatsuya Noda, Mayumi Imahashi, Yuichi Nishioka, Tomoya Myojin, Aikichi Iwamoto, Tomoaki Imamura

“…Therefore, this study aimed to conduct a nationwide evaluation of the second and third goals of the "90-90-90 target" defined by UNAIDS between 2016 and 2020. The study utilized data from approximately 360 core hospitals through structured questionnaires and the National Database of Health Insurance Claims and Specific Health Checkups (NDB). …”
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Utilization Patterns and Projected Demand of Antiretroviral Drugs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries by Françoise Renaud-Théry, Carlos Avila-Figueroa, John Stover, Sigrid Thierry, Marco Vitoria, Vincent Habiyambere, Yves Souteyrand

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Young men’s barriers to and facilitators of utilising HIV-testing services in South Africa by Sithembiso M.S. Ndlovu, Andrew Ross, James Ndirangu

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HIV Infection in Iran: An Update on Epidemiology, Testing and Gaps by Seyed Ahmad Seyed Alinaghi, Mohammad Mahdi Roozbahani, Behnam Farhoudi, Seyed Ali Dehghan Manshadi, Shayesteh Jahanfar

“…Despite progress in achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets for HIV diagnosis, treatment, and viral suppression, significant gaps remain in early detection and reaching vulnerable populations, including pre-exposure prophylaxis and targeted outreach to key populations. …”
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Correlates of internalized stigma and antiretroviral therapy adherence among people living with HIV in the Volta region of Ghana by Jerry John Ouner, Rachel G. A. Thompson, Nutifafa E. Y. Dey, Robert Kaba Alhassan, Akua O. Gyamerah

“…To encourage medication adherence towards meeting UNAIDS’ 95-95-95 agenda and better understand stigma’s role, further research is required.…”
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Healthcare Workers’ Perspectives on the Barriers to Providing HIV Services to Children in Sub-Saharan Africa by Chipo Mutambo, Khumbulani Hlongwana

“…In order to accelerate the HIV response to meet the UNAIDS 90-90-90 indicators for children, healthcare workers need to lead a scale-up of HIV services in primary healthcare settings. …”
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An Open Letter on Advancing HIV prevention: Augmenting an ecosystem-based approach to understand prevention decision-making [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Rosemary Pierce-Messick, Nishan Gantayat, James Baer, Alok Gangaramany

“…However, the 1.3 million new HIV infections in 2022 remain significantly above the UNAIDS target of fewer than 370,000 new infections by 2025. …”
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Mapping factors influencing initiation of antiretroviral treatment among adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review protocol. by Palesa Grace Likoti, Desmond Kuupiel, Nelisiwe Khuzwayo

“…<h4>Background</h4>Since the Start Free, Stay Free, and AIDS-Free launch, UNAIDS targets intended to promote interventions to prevent HIV transmission and promote access to ART among adolescents and children, of which none were achieved in 2020. …”
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Using machine learning models to plan HIV services: Emerging opportunities in design, implementation and evaluation by T Dzinamarira, E Mbunge, I Chingombe, D F Cuadros, E Moyo, I Chitungo, G Murewanhema, B Muchemwa, G Rwibasira, O Mugurungi, G Musuka, H Herrera

“…However, barriers such as lack of engagement, limited availability of early HIV-infection detection tools, high rates of HIV/sexually transmitted infections (STIs), barriers to access antiretroviral therapy, lack of innovative resource optimisation and distribution strategies, and poor prevention services for vulnerable populations still exist and substantially affect the attainment of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets. A rapid review was conducted from 24 October 2022 to 5 November 2022. …”
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Differences in HIV infection trends in two regions of Cameroon with a longstanding HIV epidemic: insights from 2012 and 2022 by Yannick F. Ngoume, Urmes C. Teagho, Brice Eselacha, Oumarou H. Goni, Dell-Dylan Kenfack, Mérimé Tchakoute, Georges Nguefack-Tsague, Marcel Tongo, Marcel Tongo

“…IntroductionTo achieve the UNAIDS 95-95-95 target by 2025, it is of great importance to test and diagnose individuals infected with HIV; especially those residing in communities with limited access to health and in areas with a longstanding HIV epidemic, where the virus has been circulating since the early phase of the pandemic. …”
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Economic and relationship-strengthening intervention to reduce alcohol use in couples living with HIV in Malawi: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of Mlambe by Torsten B Neilands, Lynae A Darbes, James Mkandawire, Derek S Brown, Fred M Ssewamala, Judith A Hahn, Amy A Conroy, Nancy Mulauzi, Scott Tebbetts

“…Introduction Heavy alcohol use has the potential to derail progress towards UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets for countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). …”
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The Application of Machine Learning Algorithms to Predict HIV Testing in Repeated Adult Population–Based Surveys in South Africa: Protocol for a Multiwave Cross-Sectional Analysis... by Musa Jaiteh, Edith Phalane, Yegnanew A Shiferaw, Refilwe Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya

“… BackgroundHIV testing is the cornerstone of HIV prevention and a pivotal step in realizing the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) goal of ending AIDS by 2030. Despite the availability of relevant survey data, there exists a research gap in using machine learning (ML) to analyze and predict HIV testing among adults in South Africa. …”
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Peer- and community-led responses to HIV: A scoping review. by George Ayala, Laurel Sprague, L Leigh-Ann van der Merwe, Ruth Morgan Thomas, Judy Chang, Sonya Arreola, Sara L M Davis, Aditia Taslim, Keith Mienies, Alessandra Nilo, Lillian Mworeko, Felicita Hikuam, Carlos Garcia de Leon Moreno, José Antonio Izazola-Licea

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a scoping review to gather available evidence on peer- and community-led HIV responses. Using UNAIDS' definition of 'community-led' and following PRISMA guidelines, we searched peer-reviewed literature published from January 1982 through September 2020. …”
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Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Awareness and Endorsement among Adolescents and Young Adults in Tanzania: Insights from the 2022 Demographic and Health Survey by Alpha Johnson Kapola, Rahma Musoke, Glenda Marie Manayon, Hassan Fredrick Fussi, Hafidha Mhando Bakari, Haji Mbwana Ally, Swalehe Mustafa Salim, Zuhura Mbwana Ally, Lynn Moshi, Mariam Salim Mbwana, Habib Omari Ramadhani

“…Targeted interventions focused on adolescents, females, and rural communities are needed to increase PrEP awareness and usage to achieve the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) (UNAIDS) 95–95–95 goals for HIV epidemic control.…”
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Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Know No Geopolitical Borders—An Update of NIS in the Aegean Sea by Argyro Zenetos, Alper Doğan, Ahmet Kerem Bakir, Georgios Chatzigeorgiou, Maria Corsini-Foka, Ertan Dağli, Athanasios Evangelopoulos, Engin Meriç, Maria Stoumboudi, Ergun Taşkin, Mehmet Baki Yokeş, Marika Galanidi

“…A total of 73 species were added to the list, while 56 were removed. Overall, unaided spread of Lessepsian immigrants from the Levantine Sea and shipping are equally responsible for NIS reported at the regional level. …”
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Assessment of Factors Affecting the Difficulty of Caudal Epidural Injections in Adults Using Ultrasound by Young Hoon Kim, Hue Jung Park, Sungkun Cho, Dong Eon Moon

“…BACKGROUND: In unaided caudal epidural block (CEB), incorrect needle insertion has been reported to occur in 15% to 38% of attempts.…”
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