Mechanisms of immune regulation and transplantation immunity in corneal transplants by V. V. Neroev, N. V. Balatskaya, E. V. Chentsova, Kh. M. Shamkhalova

“…., IL-1ra, TSP-1,TGF-β2, regulatory complement proteins, α-MSH (alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone), VIP (vasoactive intestinal peptide), indolamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), calcitonin-gene-bound peptide (CGRP), somatostatin, etc.In addition to ACAID and liquid AC components, a contribution to the maintenance of immune privilege which is extremely important for a successful outcome of keratoplasty, is provided by other mechanisms, in particular, immunologically active membrane-associated molecules of corneal endothelium, i.e., PDL-1 (Programmed death ligand 1), and sVEGFR-1, sVEGFR-2, sVEGFR-3 involved in maintaining avascularity of the corneal tissue. …”
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Prevalence, associated risk factors and satellite imagery analysis in predicting soil-transmitted helminth infection in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand by Jarawadee Muenjak, Jutarat Thongrod, Chanakan Choodamdee, Pongphan Pongpanitanont, Manachai Yingklang, Tongjit Thanchomnang, Sakhone Laymanivong, Penchom Janwan

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The feasibility of pathogenetic therapy for chronic viral hepatitis C in adult HIV-infected patients by E. B. Bun'kova, N. A. Bileva, M. I. Sinel'nikov, A. E. Bilev

“…Patients with a combined course of these diseases are of particular concern. However, insufficient coverage of etiotropic therapy for patients with chronic viral hepatitis C due to its high cost leaves pathogenetic therapy as the only available method of treatment for many of them. …”
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Glycemic control and associated factors in patients with type 2 diabetes in Southwest Ethiopia: a prospective observational study by Aster Wakjira Garedo, Gorfineh Teshome Tesfaye, Rahel Tamrat, Evelien Wynendaele

“…Poor glycemic control is a public health concern in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Glycemic control and identifying factors associated with poor glycemic control can help healthcare providers design programs that improve glycemic control and the quality of services provided to patients. …”
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High frequency and duration of social media exposure during the COVID- 19 pandemic are associated with mental health problems among employees at an Egyptian university by Ghada O. Wassif, Mohamed Y. El-Awady, Mariam W. Nagi, Isis M. Mossad

“…Conclusion The findings suggest a concerning association between frequent COVID-19-related social media exposure and symptoms of depression and anxiety. …”
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Effects of shallot (Allium ascalonicum) powder supplementation on growth, intestinal morphology, immune stimulation, and intestinal bacteria in broiler chickens by Peerapol Sukon, Pairat Sornplang

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A Case-control study of risk factors for dog rabies in Northeast Tunisia by Sana Kalthoum, Raja Gharbi, Mehdi Ben Ali, Imed Ben Sliman, Nouha Haboubi, Khaoula Barrak, Khalil Fakhfekh, Rafika Ben Romdhane, Habiba El Hechri, Salma Boughanemi, Chedia Seghaier, Chokri Bahloul

“…Background: Since 2012, the northeast region of Tunisia has witnessed an increase in dog rabies cases, indicating a concerning emergence of the disease. Previous studies have indicated the widespread nature of rabies in northern Tunisia. …”
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Seepage and Heat Transfer Characteristics of Gas Leakage under the Condition of CAES Air Reservoir Cracking by Fa Wan, Zhong-Ming Jiang

“…The pressure and temperature of compressed air are obtained as the unsteady boundary of the seepage heat transfer model. A program for calculating the seepage and heat transfer characteristics of fractured surrounding rock in the CAES gas reservoir is established. …”
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The Prevalence of Potential Drug-Drug-Gene Interactions: A Descriptive Study Using Swiss Claims Data by Wittwer NL, Meier CR, Huber CA, Moser JD, Meyer zu Schwabedissen HE, Allemann SS, Schneider C

“…Nina L Wittwer,1,2 Christoph R Meier,1– 3 Carola A Huber,4 Julie D Moser,1 Henriette E Meyer zu Schwabedissen,5 Samuel S Allemann,6,* Cornelia Schneider1,2,* 1Basel Pharmacoepidemiology Unit, Division of Clinical Pharmacy and Epidemiology, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; 2Hospital Pharmacy, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; 3Boston Collaborative Drug Surveillance Program, Lexington, MA, USA; 4Department of Health Sciences, Helsana Group, Zürich, Switzerland; 5Biopharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; 6Pharmaceutical Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Samuel S Allemann, Pharmaceutical Care Research Group, University of Basel Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Klingelbergstrasse 504056 Basel, Switzerland, Email s.allemann@unibas.chPurpose: We aimed to determine the prevalence of interactions between PGx drugs metabolized by CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP2D6 and drugs that act as inhibitors or inducers of those enzymes in the Swiss population.Patients and Methods: We defined concomitant use of PGx drugs and inhibitors/inducers as instances where a claim of a PGx drug and a claim of an inducer or inhibitor concerning the same enzyme were made within a specified temporal window, either ± 5 days or ± 30 days. …”
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Seasonal variations in public perceptions of diphtheria in Northern Nigeria by Abara Erim, Habibat Ohunene Lawal, Chizaram Anselm Onyeaghala, Chinenye Claire Chukwu-Mba, Olufunke Olayemi Ajibade, Ukamaka Gladys Okafor, Okechi Eberechukwu Nzedibe

“…Abstract Background Diphtheria remains a significant public health concern in Nigeria, with over 20,000 suspected cases and more than 500 deaths reported during the 2022–2023 outbreak period, particularly concentrated in the northern regions. …”
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Uncovering the factors of financial well-being: the role of self-control, self-efficacy, and financial hardship by Jorge Hernandez-Perez, Salvador Cruz Rambaud

“…To test the hypotheses concerning the direct and indirect relationships between self-regulation factors and financial well-being, partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was employed. …”
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Enhancing accessibility and equity in utilization of virtual care: Virtual Care @ Your Library pilot project by Gail Tomblin Murphy, Tara Sampalli, Krista Anderson, Eric Stackhouse, Melanie Pauls, Michelle Ferris, Caroline King, Prosper Koto, Emily Devereaux, Hamzah Abbood, Marta MacInnis, Julia Guk

“…Conclusions The VC@YL initiative demonstrated how community-based programs can effectively enhance access to virtual care, particularly for individuals facing technological barriers. …”
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Rabies post-exposure healthcare-seeking behaviors and perceptions: Results from a knowledge, attitudes, and practices survey, Uganda, 2013. by Sarah C Bonaparte, Laura Adams, Barnabas Bakamutumaho, Galileu Barbosa Costa, Julie M Cleaton, Amy T Gilbert, Modupe Osinubi, Emily G Pieracci, Sergio Recuenco, Victor Tugumizemu, Joseph Wamala, Ryan M Wallace

“…Having lower rabies knowledge was a barrier to theoretically seeking care and receiving PEP among not bitten respondents, indicating a need for effective and robust educational programs in the country.…”
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Evaluation of health laboratory ethical compliance among laboratory practitioners in Kinondoni District, Tanzania by Catherine G. Lwenge, Gladys Reuben Mahiti, Heavenlight A. Paulo

“…More frequent trainings were of concern along with the enhancing supportive supervision and accountability mechanisms to address ethical breaches through formalized corrective actions rather than informal reminders, integrate ethical guidelines into laboratory management systems, ensuring routine monitoring and enforcement rather than relying on self-regulation establish structured and mandatory ethical training programs with clear attendance or each laboratory staff to attend all ethical trainings with a call to the responsible Laboratory practitioners board, policies should enforce accountability by implementing appropriate penalties for practitioners who fail to comply with ethical standards.…”
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MINIMIZATION OF RISK OF THE ERRONEOUS DECISION IN THE ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPORTANCE OF STATISTICAL RELATIONS OF TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC INDICATORS OF THE OBJECTS OF ELECTRIC POWER SY... by E. M. Farhadzadeh, A. Z. Muradaliyev, Yu. Z. Farzaliyev, T. K. Rafiyeva, S. A. Abdullayeva

“…Therefore, the risk of an erroneous decision concerning the absence of a significant statistical relation is not controlled. …”
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Energy Poverty and Its Effect on Economic Growth in Türkiye by Yahya Algül

“…This happens despite Türkiye having relatively low energy prices, various support programs in place, and nearly 100% electricity access and very high natural gas access rates. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices toward Cutaneous Leishmaniasis as a Neglected Tropical Disease among the General Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Abdolreza Sotoodeh Jahromi, Mohammad Jokar, Arman Abdous, Samira Soleimanpour, Karamatollah Rahmanian, Haniye Askari, Vahid Rahmanian

“…Abstract Background Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) is a tropical disease of public health concern, resulting from infection with Leishmania parasites and transmitted through the bite of infected female sandflies. …”
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Climatic variations and Yersinia pestis host-vector abundance: a case study in Ankazobe district to understand plague epidemiology in Madagascar by Fanohinjanaharinirina Rasoamalala, Henry G. Fell, Lanto A. Maminirina, Zaina Bodoarison, Lalatiana O. Randriamiharisoa, Mamy G. Randriamanantsoa, Haingotiana R. Ramambason, Voahangy Andrianaivoarimanana, Mireille Harimalala, Minoarisoa Rajerison, Beza Ramasindrazana, Steve Atkinson

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PARTICULAR OF THE BONE METABOLISM IN CHILDREN WITH THE EXTREMITIES’ FRACTURES by T. A. Galiatina, I. M. Ustiantseva, O. I. Khokhlova

“…To reveal the differences between groups concerning quantitative readings the Mann–Whitney and Craskell–Wallace tests were used. …”
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Uptake of cervical cancer screening and its determinants in Africa: Umbrella review. by Berihun Agegn Mengistie, Mihret Melese, Ashebir Mamay Gebiru, Mihret Getnet, Amare Belete Getahun, Worku Chekol Tassew, Mikias Mered Tilahun, Yosef Belay Bizuneh, Habtu Kifle Negash, Nebebe Demis Baykemagn, Desale B Asmamaw, Amlaku Nigusie Yirsaw, Alemken Eyayu Abuhay, Desalegn Anmut Bitew

“…Cervical cancer is a major public health concern in low- and middle-income nations, where screening and treatment options are constrained. …”
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