Conducting active screening for human African trypanosomiasis with rapid diagnostic tests: The Guinean experience (2016-2021). by Oumou Camara, Justin Windingoudi Kaboré, Aïssata Soumah, Mamadou Leno, Mohamed Sam Bangoura, Dominique N'Diaye, Adrien Marie Gaston Belem, Sylvain Biéler, Mamadou Camara, Jean-Mathieu Bart, Brice Rotureau, Bruno Bucheton

“…However, RDTs availability represents a major concern and medical teams must often adapt, even in the absence of prior RDT performance evaluation. …”
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Social connections related to health and well-being needs identified by children and adolescents affected by displacement in Lebanon: a participatory research study by Tanvi Jain, Lynsey Cooper, Nicole Khauli, Kathleen Pike, Brigitte Khoury, Sabrina Hermosilla

“…Understanding the components of social networks, what drives them, and how they differ by sector, is essential in planning and maintaining programs and policies that meet evolving needs in resource-constrained settings.…”
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Assessment of health-related quality of life and adherence to antituberculosis therapy among patients in three tertiary hospitals in Sierra Leone: a cross-sectional study by Michael Lahai, Sally-Mattu Conteh, Ahmed Vandy, Onome T. Abiri, Brian Thompson, Mohamed Bawoh, Alvin Turay, Peter Bai James

“…Abstract Background Tuberculosis remains a significant public health concern, particularly in resource-limited settings, where patients often experience compromised quality of life (QoL) due to the nature of the disease and its associated socioeconomic burdens and stigma. …”
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Spatial Distribution of Cadmium in Avocado-Cultivated Soils of Peru: Influence of Parent Material, Exchangeable Cations, and Trace Elements by Richard Solórzano, Rigel Llerena, Sharon Mejía, Juancarlos Cruz, Kenyi Quispe

“…Potentially toxic elements such as cadmium (Cd) in agricultural soils represent a global concern due to their toxicity and potential accumulation in the food chain. …”
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Antibiotics governance in aquaculture: knowledge, practices, and challenges among stakeholders on the Volta Lake in Ghana by Samuel O. Dandi, Øystein Evensen, Samuel Addo, Emmanuel D. Abarike, Seth M. Abobi, Dzigbodi A. Doke, Jan L. Lyche, Stephen Mutoloki, Amii I. Obiakara-Amaechi, Kofitsyo S. Cudjoe, Regina E. Edziyie

“…Discussion and conclusion Regular joint training programs are encouraged to improve and enhance knowledge, attitudes, and practices among government officials, veterinary drug retailers, and fish farmers. …”
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How did health service utilization and delivery change during the COVID-19 pandemic? Frontline healthcare workers’ perceptions from the Central African Republic, the Democratic Rep... by Chiara Altare, Madison Bates, Hannah Crockett, Gbètoho Fortuné Gankpe, Md Abul Hasan, Linda Matadi Basadia, Jogie Abucejo Agbogan, Marie Petry, Abdoul Azizi Almoustapha Abaradine, Brigitte Tonon, Sophie Bruneau, Caroline Antoine, Paul Spiegel

“…Disruptions were particularly concerning in humanitarian and fragile settings due to pre-existing vulnerabilities. …”
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Two-drug versus three-drug regimens for treating Mycobacterium avium complex infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Van-Dong Nguyen, Hai Duong, Ming-Chia Lee, Jin-Hua Chen, Wei-Chang Huang, Hsiao-En Chen, Jung-Chun Lin, Jann-Yuan Wang, Chih-Hsin Lee

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Arrhythmia burden, symptoms and quality of life in female and male endurance athletes with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a multicentre cohort study in Norway, Australia and Belgi... by Adrian Elliott, Andre La Gerche, Bente Morseth, Maja-Lisa Løchen, Arnljot Tveit, Marius Myrstad, Jon Magne Letnes, Guido Claessen, Rik Willems, Bjarne Martens Nes, Turid Apelland, Amy Mitchell, Kristel Janssens, Hielko Miljoen, Kristoffer Robin Johansen, Eivind Sørensen, Jan Pål Loennechen, Kristine Folkenborg, Kristin Espolin Johnson, Vegard Malmo, Andreas Berg Sellevold, Rune Byrkjeland, Steve Enger, Sophia Onarheim, Ingrid Haagenrud Langmo, Fedelix Pethogo Brown, Lena Marie Kristiansen, Sevda Ece Kizilkilic, Vigdis Bache Semb

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The Comparison of Monocyte Human Leukocyte Antigen-D-Related (mHLA-DR) Expression Levels Between Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Patients and Healthy Subjects by Musholli Himmatun Nabilah, Puspa Wardhani, Aryati Aryati, Yetti Hernaningsih, Bambang Pujo Semedi

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Production and characterization of kombucha-like beverage by cocoa (Theobroma cacao) by-product as raw material by Lívia de Matos Santos, Mariana Nougalli Roselino, Janaína de Carvalho Alves, Suelen Neris Almeida Viana, Elis dos Reis Requião, Jéssica Maria Rio Branco dos Santos Ferro, Carolina Oliveira de Souza, Camila Duarte Ferreira Ribeiro

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Infarct core growth rate and 90-day outcomes in ischemic stroke: subgroup analysis based on onset-to-recanalization time by Sha Chen, Sha Chen, Guofang Chen, Changzhi Zhao, Enle Wang, Yewen Zhou, Manhua Ding, Yang Zhang, Yang Zhang

“…The infarct core growth rate (ICGR) is emerging as a potentially valuable marker, but its relationship with patient outcomes, especially concerning the onset-to-recanalization time (ORT), requires further clarification. …”
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Barriers and enablers of HPV vaccination among caregivers of school-age girls in resource-limited regions of Western Sichuan, China: a mixed-methods study by Qiwen Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zubo Huang, Yue Zeng, Yueshan Wang, Jieru Peng, Yan Kou, Wei Huang, Gang Zhu, Wencheng Long, Yao Dong, Chunxia Yang

“…The provincial government has initiated vaccination programs, with a particular focus on impoverished areas such as the Ganzi, Aba, and Liangshan prefectures, where both the HPV disease burden is elevated and vaccination uptake remains suboptimal. …”
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Genetic characteristics and risk factors of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli in Chinese intensive care unit: a prospective molecular epidemiology study by Ying Ding, Meijun Song, Yi Yang, Hemu Zhuang, Qiuxiang Pan, Lijie Xu, Jintao He, Junxin Zhou, Haiyang Liu, Yongjun Lin, Min Liang, Xiuliu Guo, Yunsong Yu, Yan Jiang

“…We conducted an ESBL-EC screening program for patients and ward environments in an intensive care unit (ICU). …”
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Profiling the needs of dementia caregivers in a Brazilian cross‐sectional study by Alan Cronemberger Andrade, Mariel Carolina Montiel‐Aponte, Ronaldo Cristiano Prati, Sheilla de Medeiros Correia Marin, Emanuela Bezerra Torres Mattos, Flavio Shigeo Yamamoto, Marcia Maria Pires Camargo Novelli, Walter Teixeira Lima Junior

“…Abstract INTRODUCTION Alzheimer's disease is an increasingly critical public health concern in aging populations. Characterized by progressive impairments, it can lead to dementia and significant dependence on family caregivers, who often face cognitive and behavioral challenges and heightened health risks. …”
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National and Subnational Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases in Iran from 1990 to 2021: Results from Global Burden of Diseases 2021 study by Mahsa Heidari-Foroozan, Melina Farshbafnadi, Ali Golestani, Sepehr Younesian, Hosein Jafary, Mohammad-Mahdi Rashidi, Ozra Tabatabaei-Malazy, Nazila Rezaei, Mostafa Moghimi Kheirabady, Arash Bagherian Ghotbi, Seyyed-Hadi Ghamari

“…Introduction: In 2021, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) caused around 20.5 million deaths worldwide, making them a major health concern. Methods: Incidence, prevalence, death, years of life lost (YLL), years lived with disability (YLD), and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) were the burden measures that were assessed. …”
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Epidemiology and risk factors of healthcare-associated urinary tract infections: a prospective study in a Tunisian tertiary hospital by Hela Ghali, Omar Khalil Ben Saad, Sana Bhiri, Salma Balhi, Farah Azouzi, Amani Maatouk, Sameh Boughattas, Saoussen Layouni, Jihed Anoun, Sofien Benzarti, Emna Trabelsi, Zeineb Mrizak, Maha Brahim, Arwa Nafetti, Aroua Kamel, Fatima E. Khouya, Sofien Aidani, Yosr Boussoukaya, Mohamed Ben Rejeb, AbdelHalim Trabelsi, Houyem S. Latiri, Asma Ben Cheikh

“…Clinical improvement was observed in 72.2% of cases, and mortality was low (1.7%). HAUTIs remain a big concern, particularly in medical and surgical departments. …”
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Combination of HDAC inhibition and cytokine enhances therapeutic HPV vaccine therapy by Jeffrey Schlom, James L Gulley, Caroline Jochems, Sofia R Gameiro, Wiem Lassoued, Daniel Burnett, Lisa K Poppe, Nicholas Roller, Miriam Marlene Medina-Enríquez, Katherine E Lothstein, Asma S Khelifa, Masaya Miyamoto

“…Background Human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated malignancies continue to present a major health concern despite the development of prophylactic vaccines. …”
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Nutritional status and associated factors among school age children in Southeast Ethiopia using a bayesian analysis approach by Girma Beressa, Garumma Tolu Feyissa, Mary Murimi, Abduljewad Hussen Muhammed, Adem Abdulkadir, Alelign Tasew Jema, Arefayne Alenko, Aweke Kebede, Bikila Lencha, Biniyam Sahiledengle, Damtew Solomon, Daniel Atlaw, Degefa Gomora, Demisu Zenbaba, Diriba Dibaba, Eshetu Nigussie, Fikadu Nugusu, Fikreab Desta, Neway Ejigu, Senahara Korsa Wake, Shimelis Girma, Tafese Dejene Jidha, Tamiru Yazew, Telila Mesfin Tadesse, Tesfaye Elala, Yohannes Tekalegn, Tefera Belachew

“…Abstract Undernutrition among school-age children is a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to assess the nutritional status and associated factors among school-age children in the hard-to-reach pastoral communities in Southeast Ethiopia. …”
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Real‐world experience of adjuvant immunotherapy for stages III–IV melanoma: A monocentric observational study by Manon Blaise, Eric Fontas, Barbara Seitz‐Polski, Laura Troin, Alexandra Picard, Perrine Rousset, Elodie Long‐Mira, Micheline Razzouk‐Cadet, Madleen Chassang, Thierry Passeron, Henri Montaudié

“…Median time to first recurrence from starting adjuvant programmed cell death 1 was 6.5 months (range, 1–35). …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and strategies on contraceptive utilization among adolescents: views from beneficiaries and parents in City of Kigali by Jean Baptiste Hategekimana, Adolphe Ndikubwimana, Justin Ndayisenga, Fidele Niyitegeka, Daniel Ukwishatse, Serieux Cyubahiro, Bivegete Kenny Ntwali, Absolomon Gashaija, Alice Nyirazigama, Noel Korukire, Felix K. Rubuga, Patrick Karakwende, Celestin Banamwana, Pierre Dukuziyaturemye, Jean Muhire, Marie Josee Mwiseneza, Theoneste Ntakirutimana, Deborah Oluwaseun Shomuyiwa, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III

“…Abstract Introduction Pregnancy among adolescents is a significant public health concern worldwide, particularly in developing countries, including Rwanda. …”
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