Magnitude of opportunistic infections and associated factors among HIV-infected individuals attending care and treatment clinics in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a hospital-based cross-... by Agricola Joachim, Doreen Kamori, Mtebe Majigo, Doris Andrew Njelekela, Rogath Kishimba, Mololo Noah

“…Information was subjected to descriptive and regression analysis using Stata V.13. All factors were considered significant at p<0.05.Primary outcome Magnitude, spectrum of OI and associated factors among PLHIV using ART.Results A total of 382 PLHIV on ART were randomly selected and recruited in the study. …”
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Everything feels just a little heavier, more wrought with implications, you know? – a mixed-methods study examining lifestyle behaviors, health, and well-being of pregnant and post... by Sara Dube, Muhammad Asim, Jennifer Gonzalez, Gracia Dala, Michelle L. Wright, Megan J. Gray, Linda G. Kahn, Deborah Jacobvitz, Elizabeth M. Widen

“…Of those who completed both pregnancy and postpartum interviews (n = 8), all reported anxiety during both periods; however, those who delivered in Spring 2020 experienced more anxiety surrounding delivery and less social support than those who delivered in Summer 2020, who reported less anxiety surrounding hospital birth and greater social support, particularly after delivery. …”
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Differentiations in Illness Duration, Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone, Glucose and P300 Latency Between Drug-Naïve Unipolar and Bipolar Depression: A Comparative Cross-Sectional S... by Li C, Yang L, Zhang Q, Zhang Y, Li R, Jia F, Wang L, Ma X, Yao K, Tian H, Liu Z, Zhuo C

“…Fasting serum levels of free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), as well as fasting plasma glucose (FPG), lipid, C-reactive protein (CRP), and uric acid (UA) indicators were measured.Results: Patients with BD had longer illness duration and P300 latency and lower FT3 levels, but higher levels of TSH and FPG than patients with UD (all P< 0.05). Binary logistic regression analysis indicated illness duration, TSH, FPG, and P300 latency were significantly associated with BD. …”
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Habitat radiomics based on CT images to predict survival and immune status in hepatocellular carcinoma, a multi-cohort validation study by Kun Chen, Chunxiao Sui, Ziyang Wang, Zifan Liu, Lisha Qi, Xiaofeng Li

“…Results: A total of 4 habitats were segmented, and the corresponding habitat radiomic models were constructed based on each habitat and an integration of all the four habitats. Generally, habitat radiomic models outperformed traditional radiomic models in stratifying prognosis for HCC. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding pulmonary rehabilitation among patients with chronic respiratory diseases: a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study in a tertiary ho... by Xueli Bai, Yuan Chen, Xiansheng Liu, Lingling Wang, Xiaohong Zhang, Jie Ding, Lin Su, Ruiying Wang, Shuang Wei

“…Additionally, demographic factors, such as monthly household income, type of chronic respiratory disease, educational level and smoking status were significantly associated with variations in KAP scores (all p&lt;0.05).Conclusions Patients demonstrated poor knowledge, generally positive attitudes, and moderate practices regarding pulmonary rehabilitation. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of HIV among reproductive-age women (15–49 years) in Africa from 2010 to 2019: a multilevel analysis of demographic and health survey data by Alemu Gedefie, Amare Muche, Anissa Mohammed, Aznamariam Ayres, Dagnachew Melak, Eyob Tilahun Abeje, Fekade Demeke Bayou, Fekadeselassie Belege Getaneh, Lakew Asmare, Abel Endawkie

“…The incidence of HIV is disproportionately higher in Sub-Saharan regions, particularly the Southern African sub-region, which is the most affected region and accounts for 77% of all new HIV infections in the region. Thus, the aim of this study was to identify the determinants of HIV among reproductive-age women in Africa.MethodsThis study was conducted among reproductive-age women in Africa, based on secondary data obtained from the Demographic Health Survey (DHS) conducted between 2010 and 2019. …”
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Characterization of heart failure patients with reverse left ventricular remodelling post‐angiotensin receptor blockers/neprilysin inhibitors therapy by Leonid Maizels, Yishay Wasserstrum, Boris Fishman, Amitai Segev, David Ben‐Nun, Anan Younis, Dov Freimark, Israel Mazin, Avishay Grupper

“…Subgroup analysis revealed several parameters associated with significant LVEF improvement, including baseline LVEF <30%, non‐ischaemic HF aetiology, lack of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), better initial functional class and ARNI initiation within 3 years from HF diagnosis (P ≤ 0.001 for all). Significant reduction in LV dimensions was noted in patients with lower initial LVEF, non‐ischaemic HF and no CRT. …”
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Job burnout and resilience among palliative care professionals in china: a qualitative study by Fang Tan, Yan Wu, Na Li, Chuan Zhang, Shan Chen, Lan Huang, Yang Chen, Jianjun Jiang, Qian Deng

“…Promoting the construction of a professional team in palliative medicine, rational allocation of human resources, improving the welfare benefits of professionals, enhancing their social status, safeguarding their legitimate rights and interests, establishing effective emotional and social support systems, and implementing effective intervention measures in cultural contexts are all effective ways to reduce work fatigue and enhance resilience. …”
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A study on the effect of biostimulant application on yield and quality of tomato under long-lasting water stress conditions by Cristina Patanè, Alessandra Pellegrino, Alessandro Saita, Silvio Calcagno, Salvatore L. Cosentino, Alessio Scandurra, Valeria Cafaro

“…Interesting correlations (positive or negative) among all the examined traits were described in the current study. …”
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Antioxidant Potential, Subacute Toxicity, and Beneficiary Effects of Methanolic Extract of Pomelo (Citrus grandis L. Osbeck) in Long Evan Rats by Md. Yousuf Ali, Nur-E Noushin Rumpa, Sudip Paul, Md. Sakib Hossen, E. M. Tanvir, Tareq Hossan, Moumoni Saha, Nadia Alam, Nurul Karim, Md. Ibrahim Khalil, Siew Hua Gan

“…However, rats which received 1000 mg/kg dose had a significant reduction in some serum parameters, including alanine transaminase (15.29%), alkaline phosphatase (2.5%), lactate dehydrogenase (15.5%), γ-glutamyltransferase (20%), creatinine (14.47%), urea (18.50%), uric acid (27.14%), total cholesterol (5.78%), triglyceride (21.44%), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (40.74%), glucose (2.48%), and all atherogenic indices including cardiac risk ratio (24.30%), Castelli’s risk index-2 (45.71%), atherogenic coefficient (42%), and atherogenic index of plasma (25%) compared to control. …”
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Expansion and Assessment of a Web-Based 24-Hour Dietary Recall Tool, Foodbook24, for Use Among Diverse Populations Living in Ireland: Comparative Analysis by Grace Bennett, Shuhua Yang, Laura A Bardon, Claire M Timon, Eileen R Gibney

“…To expand Foodbook24, national survey data from Brazil and Poland were reviewed and commonly consumed food items were added to the food list. All foods were translated into Polish and Portuguese. …”
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Shift work schedules alter immune cell regulation and accelerate cognitive impairment during aging by Karienn A. de Souza, Morgan Jackson, Justin Chen, Jocelin Reyes, Judy Muayad, Emma Tran, William Jackson, M. Karen Newell-Rogers, David J. Earnest

“…Results Entrainment of the activity rhythm was stable in all mice on a fixed LD 12:12 cycle but was fully compromised during exposure to shifted LD cycles. …”
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Anterior Controllable Antedisplacement and Fusion (ACAF) for Cervical Stenosis Patients With Hyperextension Injury: A Retrospective Study by Shuangxi Sun, Yingying Miao, Tao Xu, Kaiqiang Sun, Yijuan Lu, Jingchuan Sun, Jiuyi Sun, Jiangang Shi

“…Methods This is a retrospective study, and patients who underwent ACAF due to CCS in our institution from July 2021 to December 2022 were enrolled based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. All patients underwent x‐ray, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) before and after surgery. …”
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A karyomorphological study on Actaea acuminata, A. asiatica, and A. erythrocarpa (Ranunculaceae) by Elizaveta Yu. Mitrenina, Andrey S. Erst, Denis A. Krivenko, Tatiana N. Veklich, Tatiana V. Leonova, Olga A. Chernyagina, Valentin V. Yakubov, Kunli Xiang, Yuan-Yuan Ling, Wei Wang

“…The chromosome set of A. erythrocarpa was investigated in five regions of Russia; its structure proved to be similar among all the analyzed populations and is described by formula 2n = 16 = 10m + 4sm + 2t, consistently with previous findings about this species in Western Siberia. …”
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Modeling the determinants of attrition in a two-stage epilepsy prevalence survey in Nairobi using machine learning by Daniel M. Mwanga, Isaac C. Kipchirchir, George O. Muhua, Charles R. Newton, Damazo T. Kadengye, Abankwah Junior, Albert Akpalu, Arjune Sen, Bruno Mmbando, Charles R. Newton, Cynthia Sottie, Dan Bhwana, Daniel Mtai Mwanga, Damazo T. Kadengye, Daniel Nana Yaw, David McDaid, Dorcas Muli, Emmanuel Darkwa, Frederick Murunga Wekesah, Gershim Asiki, Gergana Manolova, Guillaume Pages, Helen Cross, Henrika Kimambo, Isolide S. Massawe, Josemir W. Sander, Mary Bitta, Mercy Atieno, Neerja Chowdhary, Patrick Adjei, Peter O. Otieno, Ryan Wagner, Richard Walker, Sabina Asiamah, Samuel Iddi, Simone Grassi, Sloan Mahone, Sonia Vallentin, Stella Waruingi, Symon Kariuki, Tarun Dua, Thomas Kwasa, Timothy Denison, Tony Godi, Vivian Mushi, William Matuja

“…Here, we examine utility of machine learning to predict attrition and identify associated factors in a two-stage population-based epilepsy prevalence study in Nairobi. Methods: All individuals in the Nairobi Urban Health and Demographic Surveillance System (NUHDSS) (Korogocho and Viwandani) were screened for epilepsy in two stages. …”
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Site Assessment of Multiple-Sensor Approaches for Buried Utility Detection by Alexander C. D. Royal, Phil R. Atkins, Michael J. Brennan, David N. Chapman, Huanhuan Chen, Anthony G. Cohn, Kae Y. Foo, Kevin F. Goddard, Russell Hayes, Tong Hao, Paul L. Lewin, Nicole Metje, Jen M. Muggleton, Adham Naji, Giovanni Orlando, Steve R. Pennock, Miles A. Redfern, Adrian J. Saul, Steve G. Swingler, Ping Wang, Christopher D. F. Rogers

“…This is, in part, due to the inability to determine the position of all utilities below the carriageway, making open-cut methods desirable in terms of dealing with uncertainty since the buried infrastructure is progressively exposed during excavation. …”
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Response of Soil Respiration to Snowfall in a Kubuqi Salix Plantation Forest of During Freeze-thaw Period by WANG Jixuan, LAN Xiaozhen, PEI Zhiyong, ZHANG Junyao, WANG Xinping, LI Ying, WANG Haichao, SUN Xiaotian, SUN Kai

“…The simulation results of the structural equation modelling (SEM) showed that all factors could jointly explain 70% of the variation in soil respiration rate, snowfall and stubble levelling directly affected soil respiration, and land preparation affected soil respiration indirectly by affecting soil temperature and moisture. …”
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The prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of respiratory pathogens isolated from feedlot cattle in Canada by Porjai Rattanapanadda, Porjai Rattanapanadda, Dana Ramsay, Alyssa Butters, Calvin W. Booker, Sherry J. Hannon, Steve Hendrick, Joyce Van Donkersgoed, Brian N. Warr, Sheryl P. Gow, Paul S. Morley

“…Resistance was higher in calves than in yearlings for tulathromycin in H. somni, and for gamithromycin, spectinomycin, tulathromycin, tildipirosin, and tetracycline for P. multocida (p &lt; 0.05) Resistance to tetracycline, tildipirosin, and tulathromycin decreased between 61–80 DOF and 81–100 DOF when compared to 20–40 DOF, whereas for spectinomycin, resistance was lower in cattle sampled between 61–80 DOF than those sampled at 20–40 DOF for P. multocida.DiscussionThe diversity of AMR profiles and associated risk factors between the BRD pathogens studied, underscores the importance of including all three organisms in future AMR studies in beef cattle.…”
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Dysfunctional β-cell autophagy induces β-cell stress and enhances islet immunogenicity by Matthew C. Austin, Charanya Muralidharan, Saptarshi Roy, Justin J. Crowder, Jon D. Piganelli, Amelia K. Linnemann, Amelia K. Linnemann

“…Lastly, we co-cultured ATG7Δβ-cell islet cells with diabetogenic BDC2.5 helper T cells and evaluated T cell activation.ResultsWe found that all ATG7Δβ-cell mice developed diabetes between 11-15 weeks of age. …”
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The Usefulness of Soluble ST2 Concentration in Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction to Predict Severe Impairment in Exercise Capacity Assessed in Cardiopulmonary Exercise T... by Magdalena Dudek, Marta Kałużna-Oleksy, Filip Sawczak, Agata Kukfisz, Aleksandra Soloch, Jacek Migaj, Maciej Lesiak, Ewa Straburzyńska-Migaj

“…Clinical and biochemical parameters were investigated. All patients performed maximal CPET. <b>Results</b>: The mean (SD) concentration of sST2 was 45.5 ± 39.2 ng/mL. …”
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