Determinants of continuation on HIV pre-exposure propylaxis among female sex workers at a referral hospital in Uganda: a mixed methods study using COM-B model by Samuel Kawuma, Rodgers Katwesigye, Happy Walusaga, Praise Akatukunda, Joan Nangendo, Charles Kabugo, Moses R. Kamya, Fred C. Semitala

“…This study evaluated PrEP continuation among FSWs and explored potential determinants of PrEP adherence within a public referral hospital in urban Uganda. Methods We conducted an explanatory sequential mixed method study at Kiruddu National referral hospital in Uganda. …”
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Genetic profiling of extended-spectrum β-Lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 from clinical samples among diarrheal patients in Shashemene, Ethiopia by Shimelis Teshome Ayalneh, Biruk Yeshitela Beshah, Yeonji Jeon, Ashenafi Alemu Wami, Seifegebriel Teshome, Solomon Gebreselassie, Se Eun Park, Mekonnen Teferi, Woldaregay Erku Abegaz

“…Additionally, screening for the production of ESBL (combined disk method) and carbapenemase (modified carbapenem inactivation method) was conducted. Isolates that tested positive for ESBL and carbapenemase production were further analyzed, targeting five genes (bla NDM, bla KPC, bla CTX−M, bla TEM, and bla SHV) associated with ESBL and carbapenemase production. …”
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Development and evaluation of optimized PCR and indirect ELISA for the detection of Morganella morganii in dairy cows by Meihua Zhang, Jiayi Li, Jianfeng Xue, Huiling Xu, Muzi Li, Yibo Xia, Changxi Qi, Pu Zhang, Yongxia Liu, Jianzhu Liu

“…Clinical evaluation was conducted using 771 fecal and nasal fluid samples collected from dairy farms in five regions. …”
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Concerns Over Vuse e-Cigarette Digital Marketing and Implications for Public Health Regulation: Content Analysis by Eileen Han, Lauren K Lempert, Francesca Vescia, Bonnie Halpern-Felsher

“…ObjectiveIn this study, we analyzed the official social media channels of Vuse (Instagram and Facebook) to examine how Vuse marketed its products on social media and whether these marketing posts contain potentially youth-appealing themes. MethodsWe conducted content analysis of the official RJ Reynolds Vapor Company Instagram and Facebook accounts. …”
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Identification of Adulterated Deer Blood Crystals in Traditional Chinese Medicine Based on MALDI-TOF MS Peptide Fingerprints Technique by Shen-xing WANG, Ling CAO, Qing HUANG, Cong-yu MA, Jian-bin PAN, Hao-dong ZHAO, Hai-wei SHI, Bin DI, Hong-yuan CHEN

“…Thereafter, a one-way controlled variable experiment was conducted to determine the optimal matrix for MALDI-TOF MS analysis. …”
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Comparison of ultrasonographic features between two types of hepatic echinococcosis and hepatoblastoma in children by Yi Tao, Hanqing Kong, Jiawu Li, Zhizhi Tan, Jun Wang, Yan Luo

“…This study aimed to compare and analyze the ultrasonographic and contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) characteristics of hepatic CE, AE, and hepatoblastoma in children, providing more imaging evidence for accurate clinical diagnosis.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on preoperative data from children with pathologically confirmed hepatic echinococcosis in our hospital between 2012 and 2024. …”
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Prevalence and Determinants of Peripheral Neuropathy among Type 2 Adult Diabetes Patients Attending Jimma University Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia, 2019, an Institutional-Base... by Daba Abdissa, Nigusse Hamba, Kumsa Kene, Deriba Abera Bedane, Guluma Etana, Dassalegn Muleta, Asfaw Gerbi

“…A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Jimma University Medical Center on 366 type 2diabetic patients. …”
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The institutionalisation of research and innovation in Swiss sports federations – Analysis of the status quo by Cornel Gübeli, Hippolyt Kempf, Solange Emmenegger, Christelle Ganné-Chedeville

“…Methods In order to answer the research question, a qualitative content analysis was conducted on publicly available documents (website, strategy documents and annual reports) of 30 Swiss sports federations. …”
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Therapeutic effectiveness of three commercial anthelmintics against strongylids in buffalo calves (Bubalus bubalis) by David Uzcátegui, Víctor Gutiérrez, María Rodríguez, Andrea González, Alfredo Sánchez

“…The effectiveness of the anthelmintics was estimated through faecal egg count (FEC) reduction percentage. The study was conducted in a buffalo system dedicated to milk and meat production with crossbreed animals (Murrah and Mediterranean breeds) in the South of Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela. …”
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Seasonal Mathematical Model of Salmonellosis Transmission and the Role of Contaminated Environments and Food Products by Mohammed H. Alharbi, Fawaz K. Alalhareth, Mahmoud A. Ibrahim

“…The model was able to conduct an analysis based on the estimated 0.606 value of <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msub><mi mathvariant="script">R</mi><mn>0</mn></msub></semantics></math></inline-formula>, and this meant that the model was able to fit reasonably well for both the cumulative and the new individual case data, which in turn, suggests the disease is curable. …”
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Impact of early arterial-phase multidetector CT in blunt spleen injury: a clinical outcomes-oriented study by Yu-Hao Wang, Yu-Tung Wu, Huan-Wu Chen, Yu-San Tee, Chih-Yuan Fu, Chien-Hung Liao, Chi-Tung Cheng, Chi-Hsun Hsieh

“…Methods A retrospective case-control study was conducted to analyze the data of adult patients with BSI treated at a single institution between 2019 and 2022. …”
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Comparison of Robot-Assisted, Laparoscopic, and Open Radical Prostatectomy Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis from KSER Update Series by Do Kyung Kim, Young Joon Moon, Doo Yong Chung, Hae Do Jung, Seung Hyun Jeon, Seok Ho Kang, Sunghyun Paick, Joo Yong Lee

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: We conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis to evaluate and compare the perioperative, functional, and oncological outcomes of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) with open radical prostatectomy (ORP) in patients with prostate cancer. …”
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Effects of different water and fertilizer treatments on the matrix properties and plant growth of tailings waste by Yanchen Li, Yang Yang, Jialin He, Shan Guo, Xuejing An, Yan Li, Rui Guo, Yipeng Lin, Ruipeng Zhang

“…After a 30-day period of nitrogen fertilizer and water treatment, an analysis was conducted to evaluate the physicochemical properties and growth status of the tailing matrix for different treatments. …”
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Different starch sources and amino acid levels on growth performance, starch and amino acids digestion, absorption and metabolism of 0- to 3-week-old broilers fed low protein diet by Caiwei Luo, Jinping Wang, Wei Jiang, Dafei Yin, Gang Meng, Jiwei Wang, Jing Xu, Jianmin Yuan

“…The study aimed to investigate how the starch digestion rate and amino acid levels impact the growth and intestinal starch and amino acid digestion, transport, and metabolism in juvenile broilers. The experiment was conducted with 702 Arbor Acres Plus broilers at 1 d old, which were randomly divided into 9 treatments with 6 replicates of 13 chickens each. …”
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NH3 release during the snow evaporation process in typical cities in Northeast China by Xiaoteng Liu, Hongsheng Jia, Yunze Zhao, Yachao Zhang, Haodong Hou, Yingying Xu

“…This study collected snow samples from five notable snowfall events in Changchun, Jilin Province that occurred from November 2023 to March 2024, to conduct indoor simulated evaporation experiments (among them, the actual phase changes of two snowfall events consisted mainly of evaporation, whereas those of the other three events consisted mainly of sublimation). …”
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Robotic Surgery from a Gynaecological Oncology Perspective: A Global Gynaecological Oncology Surgical Outcomes Collaborative Led Study (GO SOAR3) by Faiza Gaba, Karen Ash, Oleg Blyuss, Dhivya Chandrasekaran, Marielle Nobbenhuis, Thomas Ind, Elly Brockbank, on behalf of the GO SOAR Collaborators

“…However, the impact on the surgeon, training pathways, and logistics are often overlooked. We conducted a study on the impact of robotic surgery on surgeons, access to robotic surgical training, and factors associated with developing a successful robotic programme. …”
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Point prevalence survey of antibiotic use in Mexican secondary care hospitals. by Federico A Zumaya-Estrada, Celia M Alpuche-Aranda, Hilda Ivonne Huerta Icelo, Felipe D Neri-Estrada, Verónica M Calixto Silva, Haydee E Quiroz Escoriza, Jesus Ulises Garza-Ramos, Pedro J Saturno-Hernandez

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Following WHO methodology, we conducted four cross-sectional PPSs on antibiotic use in two public secondary care facilities in Mexico: two surveys in a women's specialty hospital (H1) and two in a general referral hospital (H2). …”
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Awareness and knowledge regarding female genital schistosomiasis among European healthcare workers: a cross-sectional online survey by Valentina Marchese, Aaron Remkes, Irina Kislaya, Pia Rausche, André Brito, Jana Christina Hey, Tahinamandranto Rasamoelina, Rivo Andry Rakotoarivelo, Jürgen May, Daniela Fusco

“…This study investigated awareness and knowledge of FGS among European HCWs with the aim of informing strategies to improve the management of migrant health. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey using a self-administered, closed, multilingual, anonymous online questionnaire between 1st June 2023 to 31st January 2024. …”
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Dairy cows' responses to 2 separation methods after 3 months of cow-calf contact by Anina Vogt, Susanne Waiblinger, Rupert Palme, Uta König von Borstel, Kerstin Barth

“…Statistical analysis was conducted using linear mixed effects models. We found no difference between the 2 separation methods in any of the examined behavioral and physiological response variables. …”
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First-trimester Doppler Ultrasound for Predicting Successful Management of Pregnancy with Recurrent Pregnancy Losses Due to Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Thrombophilia: A Cohort St... by Muhammad Adrianes Bachnas, Uki Retno Budihastuti, Eriana Melinawati, Nutria Widya Purna Anggraini, Robert Ridwan, Lini Astetri, Agung Sari Wijayanti, Atthahira Amalia Hafiizha, Muhammad Denny Gagah Pradana, Aliffudin Nur, Muhammad Alamsyah Azis, Wiryawan Permadi, Luthfi Rahman, Jimmy Yanuar Annas, Daniel Jonathan Mangapul Siagian, Neissya Nastiti Firmanto, Gilang Rizqy Perdana Aries Rohman, Muhammad Ilham Aldika Akbar

“…Settings and Design: The study was conducted in a clinical setting, using a retrospective cohort design on a sample of 72 patients with a history of two or more RPL episodes. …”
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