Catheter-associated urinary tract infections in urethral stricture patients indwelling suprapubic catheter: Insights from a retrospective investigation into specific antibiogram an... by Jiahao Lin, Changhao Hou, Yubo Gu, Wei Yuan, Xianjie Xiu, Zhenwei Yu, Ruihang Zhang, Guangyu Mao, Qiang Fu, Lujie Song

“…Clinical data, bacterial pathogens, and resistance patterns were collected. …”
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Characteristics of postoperative management of patients after microendolaryngeal laser resection of malignant tumor of the voice box by N. A. Daikhes, V. V. Vinogradov, S. S. Reshulskii, R. R. Khabiev, E. B. Fedorova, M. L. Isaeva, S. M. Kochieva, K. V. Mishchenko

“…In group 2, increased production of dirty yellow exudate, thick fibrin layer on the wound surface, marked hyperemia and edema of the laryngeal mucosa, contamination of the surgical area (more frequent than in group 1) by highly pathogenic microorganisms with high titers were observed. …”
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Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella spp. isolated from swine and poultry farms in Cambodia by Bunna Chea, Sokom Kong, Sokha Thim, Naiheak Ban, Rithy Chrun, Vutey Venn, Cherry Fernandez-Colorado, Kroesna Kang

“…Background and Aim: The indiscriminate use of antimicrobials in livestock farming has contributed to the emergence of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, posing a significant public health challenge. …”
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Mapping the role of vaccines in combating AMR in the WHO African region: a scoping review and implications for research and policy by Chinwe Iwu-Jaja, Laetitia Gahimbare, Akhona V. Mazingisa, Walter Fuller, Degefaw Y. Mazengiya, Joseph Okeibunor, Olushayo O. Olu, Patrick de Marie C. Katoto, Ali A. Yahaya, Kwasi Nyarko, Charles S. Wiysonge

“…Five studies estimated the potential impact of vaccines on AMR, focusing on outcomes such as reductions in AMR burden, disease incidence, deaths due to resistant pathogens, and antibiotic consumption. The remaining studies examined economic value and potential role in antimicrobial stewardship programmes. …”
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Characteristics of postoperative management of patients after microendolaryngeal laser resection of malignant tumor of the voice box by N.  A.  Daikhes, V.  V.  Vinogradov, S.  S.  Reshulskii, R.  R.  Khabiev, E.  B.  Fedorova, M.  L.  Isaeva, S.  M.  Kochieva, K.  V.  Mishchenko

“…In group 2, increased production of dirty yellow exudate, thick fibrin layer on the wound surface, marked hyperemia and edema of the laryngeal mucosa, contamination of the surgical area (more frequent than in group 1) by highly pathogenic microorganisms with high titers were observed. …”
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A tale of two parasites: a glimpse into the RNA methylome of patient-derived Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax isolates by Priyanka Roy, Sukriti Gujarati, Pallavi Gupta, Ishaan Gupta, Tanmaya Mahapatra, Dinesh Gupta, Sanjay Kumar Kochar, Dhanpat Kumar Kochar, Ashis Das

“…Epitranscriptomic research on pathogens has unveiled the significance of RNA methylation in gene regulation and pathogenesis. …”
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Surveillance via wastewater monitoring and nasal self-collection of specimens (The SWANSS Study): a CFIR-informed qualitative study with key carceral and healthcare stakeholders by Kyler N. Moore, Patrick M. Bircher, Emily A. Ogutu, Shanika S. Kennedy, Victoria M. Brown, Matthew C. Freeman, Victoria L. Phillips, Anne C. Spaulding, Matthew J. Akiyama

“…Abstract Background Implementing public health interventions can be challenging in carceral settings. …”
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Comparative in silico and in vivo study of the antioxidant activity of lactoferrin, Geobacillus stearothermophilus, and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. lactis against Rotavirus in... by Tarek A. M. Ismail, Naglaa Elshafey, Shehab E. Talat, Mona E. Saif, Amany Mohammed Hegab, Komla Mawunyo Dossouvi, Hanan M. Alharbi, Amr Elkelish, Khalid Abd El Ghany

“…The results demonstrated that lactoferrin significantly reduced the pathogenic effects of Rotavirus, as indicated by the normalization of inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α and IL-6) in the serum (p ≤ 0.001). …”
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Evaluating enterovirus diversity among symptomatic patients in Hungary during and after easing the COVID-19 lockdown by Nóra Deézsi-Magyar, Gyula Zsidei, Norbert Kiss, Bereniké Novák, Marianna Mezősi-Csaplár, Katalin Réka Tarcsai, Adrienne Lukács, Erzsébet Barcsay, Katalin Szomor, Mária Takács

“…Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread public health interventions that significantly affected the transmission of various pathogens, including enteroviruses (EVs). …”
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Advanced nanotherapies for precision treatment of inflammatory lung diseases by Yuantong Qi, Bin Yang, Huiying Ouyang, Xuanran Wang, Chenwen Li, Lanlan Li, Jianxiang Zhang

“…This review first outlines the pathogenic mechanisms and pathological microenvironment linked with acute lung inflammation. …”
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Identifying risk factors for loss to follow-up in adults living with HIV in a high-burden district in Ghana by Benedicta Ayiedu Mensah, Henrietta E. Mensah-Brown, Frederica D. Partey, Christabel Addo, Gertrude Buah, Gifty A. Afudego, Daniel Okyere, Mary Tetteh, Ernest Boateng, Michael Wilson, Elijah Paintsil

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The epidemiology of infectious meningitis in Ghana: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Samuel A. Akwetey, Abdul-Halim Osman, Fleischer C. N. Kotey, Aaron Awere-Duodu, Alex Odoom, Bismark Opoku-Asare, Eric S. Donkor

“…There should be continuous surveillance of meningitis aetiological agents — especially serotyping of the common pathogens — to help guide national vaccination policies and programmes.…”
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Use of cholic acid in Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS): real-world patient outcomes by Edwin Ferren, Paul R. Hillman, Amy Kritzer, Joseph Ray, Alvaro Serrano, Hope Northrup, Paige Roberts, Rana Dutta, Tiziano Pramparo, Pamela Vig, Robert D. Steiner

“…Abstract Background Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome (SLOS) is an autosomal recessive disorder of cholesterol biosynthesis caused by biallelic pathogenic variants in DHCR7, which encodes the enzyme 7-dehydrocholesterol reductase (DHCR7). …”
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The infectious diseases clinical research program acute respiratory infection repository protocol: Opportunities to understand current and future epidemics. by Simon D Pollett, Rhonda E Colombo, Stephanie A Richard, Tahaniyat Lalani, Brianne Barton, Allison Malloy, Anthony Fries, Edward Parmelee, Scott Merritt, Mark Fritschlanski, Edward E Mitre, Eric D Laing, Kathleen Pratt, Eric C Garges, Katrin Mende, Mark Simons, Brian Agan, David Tribble, Robert O'Connell, Timothy H Burgess

“…To better understand these infections and their outcomes, the Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Program has enabled nine major ARI clinical research protocols in the last decade, including observational studies and trials, spanning emerging and reemerging ARI threats including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, influenza, adenovirus, entero/rhinovirus, human metapneumovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, and other pathogens. These protocols have resulted in epidemiological, clinical and laboratory data and biospecimens from over 26,000 participants, most of whom were beneficiaries of a geographically distributed Military Health System.…”
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The transfer of antibiotic resistance genes between evolutionarily distant bacteria by Marcos Parras-Moltó, David Lund, Stefan Ebmeyer, D. G. Joakim Larsson, Anna Johnning, Erik Kristiansson

“…Many ARGs originate from environmental and commensal bacteria and are transferred between divergent bacterial hosts before they reach pathogens. This process remains, however, poorly understood, which complicates the development of countermeasures that reduce the spread of ARGs. …”
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Diagnostic Challenges in Enteropathies: A Histopathological Review by Iulia Enache, Ioan-Cristian Nedelcu, Marina Balaban, Daniel Vasile Balaban, Alina Popp, Mariana Jinga

“…Immune-mediated enteropathies result from an abnormal immune response of the small intestinal mucosa to non-pathogenic molecules, often leading to malabsorption syndrome. …”
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Multi-dimensional sleep health and dementia risk: a prospective study in the UK Biobank by Tianyi Huang, May A. Beydoun, Sina Kianersi, Susan Redline, Lenore J. Launer

“…Abstract Background The intricate interplay of various sleep characteristics may influence dementia risk through different pathogenic pathways. However, few studies have examined multi-dimensional sleep health in relation to dementia risk or explored potential etiologic heterogeneity by dementia subtypes. …”
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High incidence of multidrug-resistant organisms and modifiable risk factors associated with surgical site infections: a cohort study in a tertiary medical center in Kuala Lumpur, M... by Anis Najwa Muhamad, Cindy Shuan Ju Teh, Mohd Rusdi Draman, Yohan Khirusman Adnan, Azlina Amir Abbas, Tak Loon Khong, Vairavan Narayanan, Soo Nee Tang, Rina Karunakaran, Norhafizah Ab Manan, Anjanna Kukreja, Siti Zuhairah Mohamad Razali, Chun Yoong Cham, Robert D. Hontz, Michael J. Gregory, Anca Selariu, Huy C. Nguyen, Andrew G. Letizia, Sasheela Sri La Sri Ponnampalavanar

“…Future research should prioritize evaluating the impact of targeted interventions tailored to identified risk factors to optimize surgical patient outcomes.…”
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Intestinal Insights: The Gut Microbiome’s Role in Atherosclerotic Disease: A Narrative Review by Luana Alexandrescu, Adrian Paul Suceveanu, Alina Mihaela Stanigut, Doina Ecaterina Tofolean, Ani Docu Axelerad, Ionut Eduard Iordache, Alexandra Herlo, Andreea Nelson Twakor, Alina Doina Nicoara, Cristina Tocia, Andrei Dumitru, Eugen Dumitru, Laura Maria Condur, Cristian Florentin Aftenie, Ioan Tiberiu Tofolean

“…Studies reveal distinct microbial profiles in atherosclerosis patients, with increased pathogenic bacteria (<i>Megamonas</i>, <i>Veillonella</i>, <i>Streptococcus</i>) and reduced anti-inflammatory genera (<i>Bifidobacterium</i>, <i>Roseburia</i>), highlighting the potential of these profiles as biomarkers and therapeutic targets. …”
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Landscape and climatic factors shaping mosquito abundance and species composition in southern Spain: A machine learning approach to the study of vector ecology by Martina Ferraguti, Sergio Magallanes, Carlos Mora-Rubio, Daniel Bravo-Barriga, Florentino de Lope, Alfonso Marzal

“…By integrating climatic characteristics into public health interventions, management measures can become more targeted and efficient, especially during periods of heightened temperature.…”
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