Incidence and predictors of lost to follow up among children receiving antiretroviral therapy a computing risk regression model by Gebrehiwot Berie Mekonnen, Birara Ayichew Tilaye, Fikadie Dagnew Baye, Demewoz Kefale, Menigstu Ewunetu, Tigabu Munye Aytenew, Yeshiambaw Eshetie, Gashaw Kerebeh, Tigabu Desie Emiru, Biruk Demissie, Addisu Assfaw Ayen, Bruck Tesfaye Legesse, Wubet Tazeb Wondie, Amare Kassaw, Lakachew Yismaw Bazezew, Temesgen Lingerh Endalew, Kidist Hunegn Setargew, Astewle Andargie Baye

“…Strengthening counseling services, monitoring and managing ART side effects, and implementing an ART outcome evaluation program could help reduce LTFU.…”
Get full text

Residence-based disparities of composite index of anthropometric failures in East African under five children; multivariate decomposition analysis by Aznamariam Ayres, Yawkal Tsega, Abel Endawkie, Shimels Derso Kebede, Eyob Tilahun Abeje, Ermias Bekele Enyew, Chala Daba, Lakew Asmare, Amare Muche, Fekade Demeke Bayou, Mastewal Arefaynie, Asnakew Molla Mekonen, Abiyu Abadi Tareke, Awoke Keleb, Kaleab Mesfin Abera, Natnael Kebede, Endalkachew Mesfin Gebeyehu

“…Hence, identifying the main contributors of these disparities will help health policy makers, program designers and implementers for the reduction of composite index of anthropometric failures in children under-5 years old in the study areas. …”
Get full text

Establishing a novel model to assess exercise capacity in chronic heart failure based on stress echocardiography by Huan Cen, Sinan Chen, Shen Feng, Xiankun Chen, Huiying Zhu, Wei Jiang, Han Zhang, Hongmei Liu, Bo Liu, Weihui Lu, Pengtao Sun

“…Logistic regression (LR), extreme gradient boosting trees (XGBT), classification regression tree (CART) and random forest (RF) classifiers were implemented in a K‐fold cross‐validation model to distinguish VC1 from VC2 (LVEF in VC1 vs. …”
Get full text

Effectiveness of a brief multicomponent intervention to improve physical activity level and functional capacity in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (Synchronize+) by Carme Martín-Borràs, Carme Martín-Borràs, Carme Martín-Borràs, Carme Martín-Borràs, Gemma González Serra, Gemma González Serra, Noèlia Carrasco-Querol, Oriol Sansano-Nadal, Oriol Sansano-Nadal, Oriol Sansano-Nadal, Nerea Bueno Hernández, Pau Bestraten del Pino, Pau Bestraten del Pino, Marta Pastor Cazalla, Marta Pastor Cazalla, Rosa Caballol Angelats, Rosa Caballol Angelats, Pilar Montesó-Curto, Pilar Montesó-Curto, Pilar Montesó-Curto, Elisabet Castro Blanco, Macarena Pozo Ariza, José Fernández-Sáez, José Fernández-Sáez, M. Rosa Dalmau Llorca, M. Rosa Dalmau Llorca, Alessandra Queiroga Gonçalves, Alessandra Queiroga Gonçalves, Carina Aguilar Martín, Carina Aguilar Martín

“…The IG also showed higher upper limb strength and significant lower-body strength both between and within groups, as well as significantly improved cardiorespiratory capacity.ConclusionThe Synchronize + multicomponent program implemented at primary healthcare has shown short-term effectiveness in improving 24-h movement behaviors and health outcomes in individuals with FM, with or without CFS. …”
Get full text

Improving patient safety and access to healthcare: The role of pharmacist-managed clinics in optimizing therapeutic outcomes by Shabeer Ali Thorakkattil, Sainul Abideen Parakkal, K.T. Mohammed Salim, Savera Arain, Gopika Krishnan, Hafees Madathil, Ajmal Karumbaru Kuzhiyil, Ammad Aslam, Suhaj Abdulsalim, Mahmathi Karuppannan, Sathvik Belagodu Sridhar, Javedh Shareef, Mazhuvanchery Kesavan Unnikrishnan

“…This review also highlights the critical need for implementing PMCs to improve healthcare delivery, particularly in providing comprehensive and accessible services in developing countries.…”
Get full text

Long-term cost-effectiveness of health behaviour intervention to manage type 2 diabetes in Nepal by Padam Kanta Dahal, Corneel Vandelanotte, Lal Rawal, Rashidul Alam Mahumud, Grish Paudel, Melanie Lloyd, Yeji Baek, Biraj Karmacharya, Tomohiko Sugishita, Zanfina Ademi

“…Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the long-term cost-effectiveness of implementing a health behaviour intervention to manage T2DM in Nepal. …”
Get full text

Assessing the global burden of interstitial lung disease and pulmonary sarcoidosis using multiple statistical models: analysis and future projections by Luna Zhao, Yue Zhou, Yun Jia, Lang Wang, Ye Liu, Guizhen Lv, Yihao Zhang, Jinyang Li, Junfeng Ren, Hongzheng Liu, Yufeng Zhang, Ning Wang, Wenwen Zhang, Wenqiang Mo, Jiaqi Liu, Yilin Wang, Junhao Ma, Chao Wu, Dong Liu, GBD Collaborator

“…., high-resolution computed tomography and serum biomarkers), minimizing environmental and occupational exposures, and implementing gender-/age-specific interventions are critical measures. …”
Get full text

Predicting memory decline from left temporal lobe epilepsy surgery using preoperative fMRI: a multicenter study by William L. Gross, Sara J. Swanson, Alexander I. Helfand, Sara B. Pillay, Colin J. Humphries, Manoj Raghavan, Wade M. Mueller, Chad E. Carlson, Lisa L. Conant, Robyn M. Busch, Mark Lowe, Madalina E. Tivarus, Daniel L. Drane, Monica Jacobs, Victoria L. Morgan, Jane B. Allendorfer, Jerzy P. Szaflarski, Leonardo Bonilha, Susan Bookheimer, Thomas Grabowski, Jennifer Vannest, Jeffrey R. Binder

“…Significance: We demonstrate that models incorporating fMRI language LIs from a semantic decision task trained to predict verbal memory decline after left temporal lobe surgery provide meaningful information to help inform patients of the risk associated with left temporal lobe surgery and are practical to implement in different hospital settings. This confirms previous limited evidence that fMRI-based preoperative language protocols can be used to predict verbal episodic memory outcome after left temporal lobe epilepsy surgery.…”
Get full text

Analysis of the epidemiological characteristics and environmental influencing factors of mycoplasma pneumonia in Wuhan, China based on multi-source spatiotemporal data by Yvtao Hua, Qingxiang Meng, Li Shen, Chen Wang, Ke Hu, Yaohua Yi, Yixuan Wang, Rui Xiao

“…Therefore, this paper collects data on 16,701 cases of MPP in Wuhan from January 2020 to December 2023, along with multi-source environmental data, and implement a more detailed study concerning the epidemiological characteristics and the influencing factors of MPP. …”
Get full text

Barriers and facilitators of COVID-19 vaccination among drug users: a qualitative analysis for future crisis management by Salah Eddin Karimi, Sina Ahmadi, Neda SoleimanvandiAzar, Zahra Rampisheh, Marzieh Nojomi, Elham Sepahvand, Fateh Tavangar, Seyed Arash Tehrani-Banihashemi, Batool Tayefi, Peter Higgs

“…Barriers to vaccination can be minimized through effective engagement with different social groups the goal of which is to effectively explain the benefits of vaccination. When planned and implemented well this will maintain health and prevent deaths in future pandemics. …”
Get full text

Antimicrobial resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae in nine sentinel countries within the World Health Organization Enhanced Gonococcal Antimicrobial Surveillance Programme (EGASP),... by Ismael Maatouk, Phiona Vumbugwa, Thitima Cherdtrakulkiat, Lon Say Heng, Irving Hoffman, Noel Palaypayon, Francis Kakooza, Rossaphorn Kittiyaowamarn, Peter Kyambadde, Monica M. Lahra, Pham Thi Lan, Venessa Maseko, Mitch Matoga, Anna Machiha, Etienne Müller, Thuy Thi Phan Nguyen, Le Huu Doanh, Vichea Ouk, Vivi Setiawaty, Sonia B. Sia, Teguh S. Hartono, Mot Virak, Nguyen Thi Thuy Van, Magnus Unemo, Teodora Wi, Lon Say Heng, Vichea Ouk, Mot Virak, Phal Kun Mom, Serongkea Deng, Vivi Setiawaty, Endang Lukitosari, Nurhalina Afriana, Verawati Sulaiman, Teguh S. Hartono, Maria Laurensia, Ni Luh Putu Pitawati, Mitch Matoga, Irving Hoffman, Robert Krysiak, Jane Chen, Naomi Bonongwe, Claightone Chirombo, Edward Jere, James Kapha, Sonia B. Sia, Manuel C. Jamoralin, Jr., Marietta Lagrada, June Gayeta, Jaywardeen Abad, Noel Palaypayon, Diana Lim, Iftizar N. Haron, Joseph Carlo Sangco, Felyrose Fuertes, August Cesar Abrajano, Ruby Rusia-Uy, Christine Ivy Paula S. Agtuca, Ma. Theresa A. Fedoc-Minguito, Louwela A. Jerusalem, Venessa Maseko, Etienne Müller, Lindy Gumede, Portia Baloyi, Rossaphorn Kittiyaowamarn, Natnaree Girdthep, Porntip Paopang, Pongsathorn Sangprasert, Thitima Cherdtrakulkiat, Jaray Tongtoyai, Francis Kakooza, Peter Kyambadde, Emmanuel Mande, Martha Nakasi, Le Huu Doanh, Pham Thi Lan, Pham Quynh Hoa, Pham Dieu Hoa, Thuy Thi Phan Nguyen, Hao Trong Nguyen, Nhi Thi Uyen Pham, Phuong Thi Thanh Nguyen, Nguyen Thi Thuy Van, Francis Slaughter, Anna Machiha, Owen Mugurungi, Agnes Juru, Tatenda Ngorima, Lucia Sisya, Kudzai Takarinda, Andrew Tarupiwa, Muchaneta Mugabe, Mkhokheli Ngwenya, Precious Paidamoyo Andifasi, Monica Lahra, Sebastian van Hal, Magnus Unemo, Daniel Golparian, Susanne Jacobsson, Daniel Schröder, Teodora Wi, Ismael Maatouk, Phiona Vumbugwa

“…Additionally, resistance breakpoints have been harmonised and test-of-cure, whole-genome sequencing, and extragenital sampling implemented, where feasible. Novel antimicrobials for gonorrhoea treatment are critical; zoliflodacin and gepotidacin are promising. …”
Get full text

Specialized metabolites present in Camellia reticulata nectar inhibit the growth of nectar‐inhabiting microorganisms by Lijie Xun, Lijie Xun, Rong Huang, Qiongyan Li, Qingxin Meng, Rui Su, Xiaoman Wu, Renbin Zhang, Linshu Li, Xueyang Gong, Kun Dong

“…Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) was implemented to characterize metabolite differences between spoilage and natural nectars. …”
Get full text

Exploring soil organic carbon fractions, stocks, and carbon management index across land uses in subtropical ecosystems of Tripura, India by Siyaram Meena, Siyaram Meena, K. M. Manjaiah, V. K. Sharma, T. J. Purakayastha, Shrila Das, Ram Swaroop Bana, Sandeep Gawdiya, Sandeep Gawdiya, Sunita Yadav, Ravi Saini, Anil Kumar, Salah El-Hendawy, Mohamed A. Mattar, Ali Salem

“…The findings suggest that integrating such LUSs, like litchi and rubber, can contribute significantly to improving soil quality and implementing effective climate change mitigation strategies.…”
Get full text

Development of the EPO-Score – a multivariable tool to predict adverse outcome in infants with perinatal asphyxia undergoing therapeutic hypothermia – a retrospective study by Adriana van der Donk, Maria Schleier, Alisa Bär, Linda Mulzer, Regina Trollmann, Stephanie Schuessler, Steven Hébert, Gregor Hanslik, Joachim Woelfle, Heiko Reutter, Patrick Morhart

“…Nevertheless, external validation is required before the score can be implemented in routine clinical care.…”
Get full text

Global HPV vaccination programs and coverage rates: a systematic reviewResearch in context by Jingjing Han, Li Zhang, Yuqing Chen, Yuelun Zhang, Le Wang, Ruyu Cai, Minge Li, Yuxin Dai, Le Dang, Hongda Chen, Lan Zhu

“…Strategies to effectively enhance HPV vaccination coverage must be identified, developed, and implemented to address this gap. Funding: CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences (2021-I2M-1–004, 2023-I2M-3-019); National High Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding (2022-PUMCH-D-003); Supported by Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen (SZSM202311011).…”
Get full text

The effects of a prospective sink environmental hygiene intervention on Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia burden in hospital sinksResearch in context by Erin P. Newcomer, Caroline A. O'Neil, Lucy Vogt, David McDonald, Candice Cass, Meghan A. Wallace, Tiffany Hink, Francesca Yerbic, Carol Muenks, Rebecca Gordon, Olivia Arter, Henry Stewart, Mostafa Amor, Kevin Jolani, Kelly Alvarado, Alyssa Valencia, Carleigh Samuels, Kate Peacock, Daniel Park, Emily Struttmann, Kimberley V. Sukhum, Carey-Ann D. Burnham, Gautam Dantas, Jennie H. Kwon

“…There is currently no widely accepted protocol for sink drain cleaning to reduce OPPP burden. Methods: We implemented a sink cleaning intervention in 12 intensive care unit (ICU) rooms. …”
Get full text

Validation of machine learning-based models to predict and explain the risk of ovarian cancer: a multicentric study on BRCA-mutated patients undergoing risk-reducing salpingo-oopho... by Vera Loizzi, Vera Loizzi, Maria Colomba Comes, Francesca Arezzo, Adriana Ionelia Apostol, Adriana Ionelia Apostol, Samantha Bove, Annarita Fanizzi, Robert Fruscio, Robert Fruscio, Vanesa Gregorc, Francesco Legge, Rosanna Mancari, Claudia Marchetti, Claudia Marchetti, Serena Negri, Serena Negri, Giorgia Russo, Laura Vertechy, Giovanni Scambia, Giovanni Scambia, Raffaella Massafra, Gennaro Cormio, Gennaro Cormio

“…Resampling and ensemble techniques were implemented to handle dataset imbalance. Explainable techniques enabled us to identify some protective and risk factors predicted by the models with respect to the task under study.ResultsThe best ML model achieved an AUC value of 79.3% (95% CI: 75.3% - 83.0%), an accuracy value of 73.8% (95% CI: 69.6% - 78.2%), a sensitivity value of 66.7% (95% CI: 58.1% - 75.3%), a specificity value of 74.3% (95% CI: 68.7% - 80.0%), and a G-mean value of 70.4% (95% CI: 63.0% - 76.0%) on EVC. …”
Get full text

Pediatric cardiac surgical site infections: A single-center quality improvement initiativeCentral MessagePerspective by Nhat Chau, HBSc, Crystal Tran, HBSc, CCRP, Megan Clarke, MN, RN, CIC, Jennifer Kilburn, MN, RN, Cecilia St. George-Hyslop, MEd, RN, CNCCPC, Diana Young, RN, Sandra L. Merklinger, MN-NP, PhD, Erica Mosolanczki, MN-NP, Vivian Trinder, MN-NP, Jill O'Hare, MN-NP, Karen Clarke, RN, Kate McCormick, MScN, RN, Rachel D. Vanderlaan, MD, PhD, FRCSC

“…Therefore, as a quality improvement initiative, we implemented interventions with the goal of decreasing SSI rates by 30%. …”
Get full text

Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on Methane Emissions from Rice Production Systems in Southern India by Boomiraj Kovilpillai, Gayathri Jawahar Jothi, Diogenes L. Antille, Prabu P. Chidambaram, Senani Karunaratne, Arti Bhatia, Mohan Kumar Shanmugam, Musie Rose, Senthilraja Kandasamy, Selvakumar Selvaraj, Mohammed Mainuddin, Guruanand Chandrasekeran, Sangeetha Piriya Ramasamy, Geethalakshmi Vellingiri

“…This research also highlighted the critical interaction that exists between agricultural practices and climate change, and emphasized the need to implement adaptive crop management strategies that can sustain productivity and mitigate the environmental impacts of rice-based systems in southern India.…”
Get full text

Research on the statistical monitoring and early warning of marine economy under the background of building a strong maritime power: Taking Zhejiang province as an example(海洋强国战略背景... by 赖瑛(LAI Ying), 陈培雄(CHEN Peixiong), 王志文(WANG Zhiwen), 周志光(ZHOU Zhiguang), 苏为华(SU Weihua)

“…The analysis based on marine economic statistical data, relevant policy recommendations are proposed, which can effectively implement the mission of building a strong marine province and providing decision-making support for relevant departments.…”
Get full text