Unique Characteristics of Prepubertal Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by R. Abdwani, E. Abdalla, I. Al-Zakwani

“…A total of 103 patients with pSLE from Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman, were retrospectively studied. Epidemiological, clinical phenotype, disease severity, serology, treatment, and outcome were compared among the three groups using univariate statistical tests. …”
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Triatoma venosa and Panstrongylus geniculatus challenge the certification of interruption of vectorial Trypanosoma cruzi transmission by Rhodnius prolixus in eastern Colombia. by Omar Cantillo-Barraza, Lídia Gual-González, Natalia Velásquez-Ortiz, Manuel Alfonso Medina Camargo, Paola González, Lissa Cruz-Saavedra, Adriana Castillo, Sara Zuluaga, Giovanny Herrera, Hanson Cowan, Andrés Velez-Mira, Luz Helena Patiño, Juan David Ramírez, Omar Triana, Melissa S Nolan

“…In this study, the aim was to describe the eco-epidemiological aspects of T. cruzi transmission in the rural area of Miraflores. …”
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Riesgo de contagio por COVID-19 en un entorno urbano (Málaga, noviembre del 2020) by Ángel Miramontes Carballada, Rubén Lois González, María Jesús Perles Roselló, Jesús Miranda Páez

“…Along with the analysis of the spatial distribution of cases and the presence of patterns and trends, aspects such as the analysis of population flows and movements, clinical, social and epidemiological vulnerability, or the socio-economic repercussions of the crisis have been addressed. …”
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Indirect contacts between Danish pig farms – what are the frequencies and risk-reducing measures, and how can they be used in simulation models? by Mette Fertner, Beate Conrady, Anne Sax Røgind, Elisabeth Okholm Nielsen, Anette Boklund

“…Conclusion Since the inclusion of indirect contacts in disease spread models relies on valid data, the present study provided valuable data regarding the frequencies and biosecurity measures of indirect contacts between Danish pig herds, which may be useful in the parametrization of computational epidemiological models.…”
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The prevalence and influencing factors of COVID-19 in pregnant women post-relaxation of epidemic control measures in Hunan Province, China by Yingxia Wang, Yixu Liu, Kehan Zou, Min Yang, Yinglan Wu, Donghua Xie

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 in pregnant women after relaxation of epidemic control measures.MethodsThis cross-sectional study employed a multistage stratified sampling method, involving six sampling sites (districts/counties) of three cities (Zhuzhou, Chenzhou, and Huaihua) in Hunan Province, China. …”
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The prevalence and associated disability burden of mental disorders in children and adolescents in China: a systematic analysis of data from the Global Burden of Disease StudyResea... by Wanyue Dong, Yunning Liu, Ruhai Bai, Lei Zhang, Maigeng Zhou

“…Methods: Following the same approach as the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, we systematically analyze epidemiological and demographic information for mental disorders, and assess the prevalence, disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and years lived with disability (YLDs) in the children and adolescents for mental disorders and their ten subtypes across national and provinces in China from 1990 to 2021. …”
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Sex-biased prevalence in infections with heterosexual, direct, and vector-mediated transmission: a theoretical analysis by Andrea Pugliese, Abba B. Gumel, Fabio A. Milner, Jorge X. Velasco-Hernandez

“…It is interesting to note that transient patterns can differ from final attack ratios, as new cases will tend to occur more often in the more susceptible sex, while later depletion of susceptibles may bias the ratio in the opposite direction.The analysis of these simple models, despite their lack of realism, can help in providing insight into, and assessment of, the potential role of gender-specific transmission in infections with multiple modes of transmission, such as Zika virus (ZIKV), by gauging what can be expected to be seen from epidemiological reports of new cases, disease incidence and seroprevalence surveys.…”
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Molecular mechanisms impact on fluoroquinolone resistance among E.coli from enteric carriage monitoring before prostate biopsy and earliest description of qnrB81 by Rehaiem Amel, Bouzouita Abderrazek, Ferjani Sana, Saadi Ahmed, Zrelli Mariem, Kanzari Lamia, Ferjani Asma, Mohamed Riadh Ben Slama, Boutiba Ben Boubaker Ilhem

“…The importance of intestinal microbiota as a reservoir of resistant strains and pandemic clones encourages driving mitigation challenges to characterize molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance to adapt prophylactic therapy, control infection, and ensure epidemiological monitoring.…”
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Characterizing populations prioritized for PrEP in 19 African countries: a review of national guidance by Lauren A. Graybill, Caroline N. McKay, Jiayu Wang, Nadia A. Sam‐Agudu, Marcel Yotebieng, Friday Saidi, Linda‐Gail Bekker, Bonnie E. Shook‐Sa, Benjamin H. Chi, Nora E. Rosenberg

“…Conclusions Understanding how PrEP prioritization policies impact HIV incidence in different epidemiologic settings is critical for strengthening PrEP implementation across the continent.…”
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High-Titer Rheumatoid Factor is Associated with Worse Clinical Outcomes and Higher Needs for Advanced Therapies in Rheumatoid Arthritis Under Real-Life Conditions by Victor Davi R. S. Oliveira, Ana Paula M. G. Reis, Claiton V. Brenol, Ivânio A. Pereira, Karina R. Bonfiglioli, Letícia R. Pereira, Manoel B. Bértolo, Maria de Fátima L. C. Sauma, Maria Fernanda B. R. Guimarães, Paulo Louzada-Júnior, Rina D. N. Giorgi, Sebastião C. Radominski, Licia Maria H. Mota, Cleandro P. Albuquerque, Geraldo R. Castelar-Pinheiro

“…Circulating RF titers and clinical-epidemiological characteristics were evaluated. Bivariate (Student’s t and chi-squared tests) tests and multiple logistic and linear regression analyses were conducted. …”
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Association between vitamin D levels and preserved ratio impaired spirometry: an investigation of mediating roles of systemic inflammation and metabolic indicators by Tong Lin, Shanshan Huang, Fen Zhou, Xingkai Shen, Haiyan Mao

“…BackgroundPreserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm) represents an abnormal lung function state distinct from traditional chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, characterized by unique clinical and epidemiological features. PRISm has been associated with various health issues, including an increased risk of metabolic disorders and cardiovascular diseases. …”
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Females have Lower Knee Strength and Vertical Ground Reaction Forces During Landing than Males Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction at the Time of Return to Sport by Zachary B. Sullivan, Barrie S. Sugarman, Mallory S. Faherty, Carrie Killelea, Dean C. Taylor, Daniel Le, Alison P. Toth, Jonathan C. Riboh, Lee H. Diehl, Jocelyn R. Wittstein, Annunziato Amendola, Timothy C. Sell

“…While a significant amount of epidemiological data exists demonstrating sex differences as risk factors for primary ACL injury, less is known about sex differences as potential risk factors for second ACL injury. …”
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Prevalence and Intensity of Soil-Transmitted Helminths and Associated Factors among Adolescents and Adults in Bibugn Woreda, Northwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional S... by Abrham Goshu, Getaneh Alemu, Animen Ayehu

“…Soil-transmitted helminths are a common public health problem in Ethiopia, affecting all age groups. However, epidemiological studies and interventions primarily target school-age children, despite the fact that 44.6 million adults live in endemic areas. …”
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Addictive behaviour of students: Early detection experience and socio-psychological characteristics by A. V. Smirnov, L. A. Maksimova, I. A. Simonova

“…Based on the analysis of scientific sources, the authors described the epidemiological picture of various forms of addictive behaviour of minors, the differences between male and female samples (young men demonstrate a greater desire for leadership, protest reactions, rivalry, and girls are more anxious, frustrated, focused on internal experiences), the interrelationships between the scales of the methodology and the poles of the selected factor structure from the point of view of asociality and prosociality of juvenile behaviour (desire for risk, social maladjustment, avoidance of conflict and others).Scientific novelty. …”
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The complex relationships among self-acceptance, perceived social support, drug use stereotype threat, and subthreshold depression in people with substance use disorder: exploring... by Yongqiu Li, Rufang Wang, Jun Liu, Zuoliang Li, Yinghua Zhou

“…After signing informed consent, their psychometric data were obtained using the Self-acceptance Questionnaire (SAQ), Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS), Drug Use Stereotype Threat Scale (DSTS) and Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale(CES-D). Gender and group differences in relevant scale dimensions were explored. …”
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Genetic diversity and transmission pattern of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis based on whole-genome sequencing in Wuhan, China by Liqing Wei, Jun Chen, Zhen Deng, Zefang Zhang, Zhengbin Zhang, Qionghong Duan

“…BackgroundInvestigating the molecular epidemiological characteristics of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in China’s moderate-burden regions, such as Wuhan, is crucial for understanding and controlling disease transmission.Materials and methodsThis study analyzed MDR-TB isolates from pulmonary tuberculosis cases registered at Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital in 2017. …”
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Estimating the impact of school closures on the COVID-19 dynamics in 74 countries: A modelling analysis. by Romain Ragonnet, Angus E Hughes, David S Shipman, Michael T Meehan, Alec S Henderson, Guillaume Briffoteaux, Nouredine Melab, Daniel Tuyttens, Emma S McBryde, James M Trauer

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Our analysis revealed nuanced effects of school closures on COVID-19 dynamics, with reductions in COVID-19 impacts in most countries but negative epidemiological effects in a few others. We identified critical mechanisms for consideration in future policy decisions, highlighting the unpredictable nature of emerging variants and potential shifts in infection demographics associated with school closures.…”
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Assessing the financial burden of multimorbidity among patients aged 30 and above in India by Sudheer Kumar Shukla, Pratheeba John, Sakshi Khemani, Ankur Shaji Nair, Nishikant Singh, Rajeev Sadanandan

“…Statistical models, including linear, log-linear, and logistic regressions, were used to examine the financial risk, with a focus on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), healthcare facility choice, and socioeconomic status and Epidemiological Transition Levels (ETLs). Results Multimorbidity prevalence in outpatient care (6.1%) was six times higher than in inpatient care (1.1%). …”
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Role of cognitive impairment in predicting the long-term risk of all-cause mortality: a 20-year prospective cohort study in China by Shuang Zhao, Han Yang, Haijuan Zhao, Miao Miao, Qingqing Wang, Yaru Wang, Yuying Yin, Xin Wang

“…Methods This is an epidemiological survey with a 20-year prospective cohort study design. …”
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Association Between Urinary Metal Levels and Chronic Kidney Dysfunction in Rural China: A Study on Sex-Specific Differences by Kaisheng Teng, Qinyi Guan, Qiumei Liu, Xiaoting Mo, Lei Luo, Jiahui Rong, Tiantian Zhang, Wenjia Jin, Linhai Zhao, Songju Wu, Zhiyong Zhang, Jian Qin

“…Background: While current epidemiological studies have documented associations between environmental metals and renal dysfunction, the majority have concentrated on plasma metal levels. …”
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