A Meta-Analysis of Statin Use and Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Yikai Wang, Wenjun Wang, Muqi Wang, Juanjuan Shi, Xiaoli Jia, Shuangsuo Dang

“…Besides, statins have protective effects against hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatitis B virus (odds ratio, 0.44; 95% CI: 0.22–0.85) and hepatitis C virus infections (odds ratio, 0.53; 95% CI: 0.49–0.57). Statins have protective effects on people with chronic liver disease (odds ratio, 0.52; 95% CI: 0.40–0.68) and on the general population (odds ratio, 0.60; 95% CI: 0.50–0.72). …”
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Contribution à l’analyse de la viabilité d’une petite population de gorilles, Gorilla beringei graueri (Hominidae, Primates), par modélisation et simulations de l’écosystème du Mon... by Jean‑Claude Kasolene Kyungu, Jean Mukulire Malekani, Lohandjola Nyamangombe

“…Cette tendance n’a pas changé en faisant une simulation d’une population en déclin ; 2) qu’en introduisant les paramètres de fécondité, de capacité de charge biologique en fonction de la mortalité (taux de fécondité moyen de 4.4 et de mortalité de 0.666 au début), la population de gorilles aura toujours tendance à diminuer ; 3) qu’avec de nouvelles femelles de repeuplement, la population de gorilles pourrait se stabiliser dans les 100 prochaines années ; 4) qu’avec l’analyse génétique pour la recherche de l’identité, les génotypes à partir des échantillons confirment la présence de gorilles mâles et femelles ; 5) qu’avec les pathologies, les résultats des observations et de simulation montrent que l’évolution des infections probables (shigelloses et salmonelloses) est resté constante et linéaire jusqu’à 78 ans. …”
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Pyogenic Granuloma of the Larynx: A Case Report by Moallim Hussein AA, Sheikh OA, Mukhtar AA, Abdi IA, Ahmed NM, Mohamed SS, Kahiye MA, Nur MA, Asseyr AF

“…Some of the conditions considered in the differential diagnosis include hemangioma, hemangioendothelioma, angiofibroma, angiosarcoma, Kaposi sarcoma, Wegener’s granuloma, Crohn’s disease, granulomatous infections such as tuberculosis and histoplasmosis, traumatic granuloma, carcinosarcoma, as well as verrucous and squamous cell carcinoma.Conclusion: We present a case report of lobular capillary hemangioma of the larynx, including its histopathological diagnosis and management course.Keywords: vocal cord, laryngoscope, hemangioma, bartonella…”
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Traumatic Blunt Force Renal Injury in a Diseased Horseshoe Kidney with Successful Embolization to Treat Active Bleeding: A Case Report and Literature Review by Chonlada Krutsri, Pongsasit Singhatas, Preeda Sumpritpradit, Chunlaches Chaijareenont, Wit Viseshsindh, Tharin Thampongsa, Pattawia Choikrua

“…Renal function, transiently impaired after embolization, normalized on day 3. An infected hematoma found on day 7 was successfully controlled with antibiotics. …”
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Prevalence and Detection of qac Genes from Disinfectant-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Salon Tools in Ishaka Town, Bushenyi District of Uganda by Solange Gahongayire, Adamu Almustapha Aliero, Charles Drago Kato, Alice Namatovu

“…Bacterial infections are on a rise with causal-resistant strains increasing the economic burden to both patients and healthcare providers. …”
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Seroprevalence of anti-ToxoplasmaIgG among the human population in Indonesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Taufik Mulya Perdana, Alfin Harjuno Dwiputro, Stefanie Kusuma, Artha Maressa Theodora Simanjuntak, Frengki Prabowo Saputro Wijayanto

“…Abstract Background Toxoplasma gondii is a ubiquitous parasite that can cause significant complications when it infects pregnant women and immunocompromised patients. …”
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Targeted sequencing analysis pipeline for species identification of human pathogenic fungi using long-read nanopore sequencing by Nattapong Langsiri, Navaporn Worasilchai, Laszlo Irinyi, Piroon Jenjaroenpun, Thidathip Wongsurawat, Janet Jennifer Luangsa-ard, Wieland Meyer, Ariya Chindamporn

“…However, Sanger sequencing fails to identify mixed ITS sequences in the case of mixed infections. To overcome this limitation, different high-throughput sequencing technologies have been explored. …”
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Comparative analysis of microsurgical clipping versus endovascular coiling for middle cerebral artery aneurysms: a prospective study at Ain Shams University hospitals by Mohamed Khamis, Hamdy Ibrahim, Ahmed M.Elsayed, Sameh R. Tawadros, Mohamed Helmy Abdelshafouk Mohamed, K. El-Bahy

“…Intra-operative complications, primarily premature rupture, led to a 12.45-day hospital stay, with post-operative issues including vasospasm-related strokes and infections. Six-month follow-up showed a 65% favorable outcome. …”
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“Unmasking the Uncommon”: A case series of multi-drug resistant Elizabethkingia meningoseptica causing late-onset sepsis and meningitis in preterm neonates [version 2; peer review:... by Anisha Maria Fernandes, Sinchana Bhat, Suchitra Shenoy M., Prajnha U.P.

“…Elizabethkingia meningoseptica is a significant cause of hospital-acquired infections, especially in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), leading to outbreaks. …”
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Feeding Practices among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Exposed Infants in Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Habtamu Temesgen, Ayenew Negesse, Temesgen Getaneh, Yibelu Bazezew, Dessalegn Haile, Wubetu Woyraw, Melaku Desta, Alehegn Aderaw Alamneh

“…Infant and young child feeding in the context of human immunodeficiency virus- (HIV-) infected mothers has significant challenges due to the risk of transmission of the virus via breastfeeding. …”
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Detection of Vibrio harveyi using hemolysin primer in tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon by Irma Suriyani, Ince Ayu Khairana Kadriah, ilmiah Kuruseng

“…The PL of tiger shrimp were infected with 106 cfu/mL of V. harveyi by immersion method for three, six, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours. …”
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Distinct phenotypes of patients and healthcare resource utilization after hospitalization for COVID-19: an observational study by Claire Marant Micallef, Manon Belhassen, Florence Ader, Valeria Martinez, Eric Van Ganse, Marjorie Bérard, Mélanie Née, Mikhail Dziadzko, Frédéric Aubrun

“…The clusters illustrate the many impacts of COVID on the health status of infected patients and may help anticipate future needs of care in a similar context.…”
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Competing health risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and early response: A scoping review. by Stefan Baral, Amrita Rao, Jean Olivier Twahirwa Rwema, Carrie Lyons, Muge Cevik, Anna E Kågesten, Daouda Diouf, Annette H Sohn, Refilwe Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya, Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Gregorio Millett, Julia L Marcus, Sharmistha Mishra

“…<h4>Background</h4>COVID-19 has rapidly emerged as a global public health threat with infections recorded in nearly every country. Responses to COVID-19 have varied in intensity and breadth, but generally have included domestic and international travel limitations, closure of non-essential businesses, and repurposing of health services. …”
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DeepGenMon: A Novel Framework for Monkeypox Classification Integrating Lightweight Attention-Based Deep Learning and a Genetic Algorithm by Abdulqader M. Almars

“…According to related studies, monkeypox and other types of skin conditions can spread through direct contact with infected animals, humans, or contaminated items. This disease can cause fever, headaches, muscle aches, and enlarged lymph nodes, followed by a rash that develops into lesions. …”
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Pooled prevalence and associated factors of traditional uvulectom among children in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Solomon Demis Kebede, Kindu Agmas, Demewoz Kefale, Amare Kassaw, Tigabu Munye Aytenew

“…<h4>Background</h4>Traditional childhood uvulectomy (TCU) is an unregulated cultural practice associated with significant health risks, including infections, anemia, aspiration, and oral or pharyngeal injuries. …”
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Quantitative Performance Analysis of Respiratory Facemasks Using Atmospheric and Laboratory Generated Aerosols Following with Gamma Sterilization by Amit Kumar, D. N. Sangeetha, Ramani Yuvaraj, M. Menaka, Venkatesan Subramanian, Balasubramanian Venkatraman

“…Abstract The emergence of the recent COVID-19 pandemic has rendered mandatory wearing of respiratory masks by infected persons, frontline workers, security personnel and members of the public. …”
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Impact of mechanical ventilation on severe acute kidney injury in critically ill patients with and without COVID-19 – a multicentre propensity matched analysis by Fabian Perschinka, Timo Mayerhöfer, Teresa Engelbrecht, Alexandra Graf, Paul Zajic, Philipp Metnitz, Michael Joannidis

“…Invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) and infections are considered risk factors for the occurrence of AKI. …”
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Nematocidal Activity of Ethanol and Aqueous Extracts of Persea americana Seeds against Heligmosomoides polygyrus using the Worm Microtracker Method by Yamssi Cédric, Noumedem Anangmo Christelle Nadia, Sandra Nfufu, Mounvera Abdel Azizi, Tientcheu Noutong Jemimah Sandra, Vincent Khan Payne

“…Background. Infections with gastrointestinal helminths constitute a serious obstacle to the good health of the local population in most African Countries. …”
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Uji Daya Hambat Air Perasan Buah Jeruk Nipis (Citrus aurantifolia s.) Terhadap Pertumbuhan Bakteri Staphylococcus Aureus Secara In Vitro by Abdul Razak, Aziz Djamal, Gusti Revilla

“…Pimples and abscesses of the wound is one of the infections caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus.…”
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Association of preoperative body mass index with postoperative complications and survival for patients with gastric cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Zhenzhen Li, Lili Cui, Jing Sun, Wanlu Liu

“…Preoperative overweight was associated with an increased risk of wound infections (OR: 1.78; 95%CI: 1.08-2.93; P = 0.023), intestinal fistula (OR: 5.23; 95%CI: 1.93-14.21; P = 0.001), arrhythmia (OR: 6.38; 95%CI: 1.70-24.01; P = 0.006), and pancreatic fistula (OR: 3.37; 95%CI: 1.14-9.96; P = 0.028).…”
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