Impact of Prior Chronic Kidney Disease and Newly Detected eGFR Impairment at Admission on Outcomes and Prognosis of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients – A Single-Center Cohort St... by Kania M, Terlecki M, Batko K, Rajzer M, Malecki MT, Krzanowski M

“…Michał Kania,1,2 Michał Terlecki,2,3 Krzysztof Batko,2 Marek Rajzer,2,3 Maciej T Malecki,1,2 Marcin Krzanowski2,4 1Department of Metabolic Diseases, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland; 2University Hospital, Krakow, Poland; 3Department of Cardiology, Interventional Electrocardiology and Arterial Hypertension, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland; 4Department of Nephrology and Transplantology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, PolandCorrespondence: Marcin Krzanowski, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Department of Nephrology, 2 Jakubowskiego Str, 30-688, Krakow, Poland, Email marcin.krzanowski@uj.edu.plBackground and Hypothesis: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major prognostic factor in COVID-19. Little is known about the significance of newly detected renal impairment (RI) for COVID-19 patient outcomes. …”
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Socioeconomic disparities in child malnutrition: trends, determinants, and policy implications from the Kenya demographic and health survey (2014 - 2022) by Amos O. Okutse, Henry Athiany

“…Conclusion Socioeconomic disparities are a major barrier to reducing child malnutrition in Kenya, with children from lower socioeconomic quintiles at a greater risk of stunting, underweight, or wasting. …”
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Faktor Risiko yang Berpengaruh terhadap Kejadian Berat Badan Lahir Rendah di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang by Sagung Adi Sresti Mahayana, Eva Chundrayetti, Yulistini

“…<br />Kata kunci: BBLR, prematur, dismatur, faktor risiko<br /><br />Abstract <br />Low birthweight (LBW) is a birth weight under 2500 g. LBW is a major predictor of infant morbidity and mortality.…”
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Preoperative immunochemotherapy versus chemotherapy as first-line treatment for patients with stage I–IIIB small-cell lung cancer by Linhai Zhu, Jiacong Liu, Xuhua Huang, Jian Hu

“…The primary endpoint embraced the evaluation of the pathological response [major pathological response (MPR) and pathological complete remission (pCR)], while secondary endpoints encompassed objective response rate (ORR), trAEs, surgical resection rates, and disease-free survival (DFS). …”
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Evaluation of an Interdisciplinary Educational Program to Foster Learning Health Systems: Education Evaluation by Sathana Dushyanthen, Nadia Izzati Zamri, Wendy Chapman, Daniel Capurro, Kayley Lyons

“…Interprofessional collaborative learning was a major component of the value of the program. This evaluation shed light on the multifaceted challenges and expectations of individuals embarking on a digital health program. …”
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The role of partial splenic artery embolization in the management of refractory esophageal variceal bleeding due to portal vein thrombosis by Büşra Tetik Dinçer, Nafiye Urgancı, Aylin Hasanefendioğlu Bayrak, Özlem Durmaz, İlgin Özden

“…Abstract Background Gastro-esophageal variceal hemorrhage (GEVH) is one of the major causes of life-threatening gastrointestinal bleeding in children. …”
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Les quais nos 1, 12 et 13 du port romain de Saint-Lupien à Rezé/Ratiatum (Loire-Atlantique) by Xavier Favreau, Nicolas Ménez

“…The subsequent transformations of each ensemble, materialized by major restructuring, as well as the association or overlay of new timber boxes, signal the transition from a mixed construction comprised of wood and stone, to the exclusive use of the latter material toward the middle of the 2nd c. …”
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Utility of a novel point-of-care test for albuminuria in communities at high risk for chronic kidney disease in Thailand by Aminu K Bello, Kriang Tungsanga, Nattachai Srisawat, Kearkiat Praditpornsilpa, Somkanya Tungsanga, Rungrawee Nantanawijit, Patcharakorn Kiatamornrak, Win Kulvichit, Umphan Ngoensawat, Sasipa Tachaboon, Janejira Dinhuzen, Watchadaporn Chaisuriyong, Kittinan Komolpis, Sadudee Peerapornratana

“…Introduction Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health concern, and early detection is crucial to prevent adverse outcomes. …”
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Clonal Spread and Genetic Mechanisms Underpinning Ciprofloxacin Resistance in <i>Salmonella enteritidis</i> by Zengfeng Zhang, Hang Zhao, Chunlei Shi

“…<i>Salmonella enteritidis</i> is a major cause of foodborne illness worldwide, and the emergence of ciprofloxacin-resistant strains poses a significant threat to food safety and public health. …”
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Progression of ampC amplification during de novo amoxicillin resistance development in E. coli by Luyuan Nong, Martijs Jonker, Wim de Leeuw, Meike T. Wortel, Benno ter Kuile

“…Hence, beta-lactam resistance is a major health problem. Gene amplification of AmpC beta-lactamase is a main contributor to de novo β-lactam resistance in Escherichia coli. …”
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Assessing the resilience of child immunisation programmes using geospatial modelling and interrupted time series analysis in Ethiopia and Kenya amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: tracki... by McEwen Khundi, Themba Mzembe, Michael Give Chipeta, Chimwemwe Chifungo, Nyovani Janet Madise, Chifuniro Somanje Mankhwala, Tabitha Ngwira, Maame B Peterson

“…Measles vaccine coverage experienced major changes across almost all regions of Ethiopia. …”
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On-chip non-contact mechanical cell stimulation - quantification of SKOV-3 alignment to suspended microstructures by Sevgi Onal, Maan M. Alkaisi, Volker Nock

“…Although the accumulation of random genetic mutations has been traditionally viewed as the main cause of cancer progression, altered mechanobiological profiles of the cells and microenvironment also play a major role as a mutation-independent element. To probe the latter, we have previously reported a microfluidic cell-culture platform with an integrated flexible actuator and its application for sequential cyclic compression of cancer cells. …”
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Associations of lamplight exposure during sleep and sleep duration with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among preschool children in China by Hui Jiang, Bin Yu, Yuanyang Liu, Hui Gao, Ruijuan Song, Siyue Tan, Shufen Han, Hui Zuo, Hui Zuo, Hui Zuo

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Magnitude and Risk of Dying among Low Birth Weight Neonates in Rural Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Akine Eshete, Abebe Alemu, Taddes Alemu Zerfu

“…Low birth weight (LBW) is the major risk factor for child deaths during the neonatal period, yet only 5% of babies are weighed at birth in Ethiopia. …”
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Prevalence of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Comorbidity in the Canadian Community Health Survey 20022003 by Frank Mo, Lisa M. Pogany, Felix C.K. Li, Howard Morrison

“…Diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor for heart disease (heart attack, angina, and heart failure), stroke, and hypertension, which shorten the average life expectancy. …”
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Larviciding for malaria control and elimination in Africa by Gretchen Newby, Prosper Chaki, Mark Latham, Dulcisária Marrenjo, Eric Ochomo, Derric Nimmo, Edward Thomsen, Allison Tatarsky, Elijah O. Juma, Michael Macdonald

“…This Perspective explores the major challenges hindering wider-scale implementation of larviciding in Africa and identifies potential solutions and opportunities to overcome these barriers. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis for implementation of smoking cessation strategies at primary health care settings in Tamil Nadu. by Vasantha Mahalingam, Ramesh Kumar Santhanakrishnan, Muniyandi Malaisamy, Karthick Chelvanayagam, Kavi Mathiyazhagan, Adhin Bhaskar, Karikalan Nagarajan, Jerard Maria Selvam, Surendran Veeraiah, Kavitha Rajsekar, Kirti Tyagi, Ponnuraja Chinnaiyan

“…<h4>Background</h4>Smoking is a major public health concern in Tamil Nadu, as it is in many parts of the world. …”
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Maternal and neonatal outcomes of Group B Streptococcus colonization: a retrospective study by Guixiu Jin, Lanhua Liu, Xiaolong Wang, Junling Fei, Zhenling Zhu, Ziyan Jiang, Min Liu

“…Abstract Background Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization is one of the major causes of severe neonatal infections. The study was intended to identify GBS colonization in pregnant women, explore its potential risk factors, and analyze the impact of GBS on outcomes for both mothers and newborns. …”
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Gambaran Tingkat Depresi pada Pasien Penyakit Ginjal Kronik yang Menjalani Hemodialisis di RSUP DR. M. Djamil Padang by Fitri Amalia, Nadjmir ., Syaiful Azmi Azmi

“…<br />Kata kunci: depresi, penyakit ginjal kronik, hemodialisis</p><p>Abstract<br />Depression is one of the major of mood disorders. Other signs and symptoms of mood disorders are changes in the level of activity, cognitive ability, speech and vegetative functions such as sleep, appetite, sexual activity and other biological rhythms. …”
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Effect of Forest Management Types on Soil Carbon Stocks in Montane Forests: A Case Study of Eastern Mau Forest in Kenya by George K. Tarus, Stanley W. Nadir

“…Mau Forest, a major forest reserve in Kenya, has experienced anthropogenic disturbances through encroachment and forest fires. …”
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