Food insecurity increases the risk of overweight and chronic diseases in adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Chong Zhou, Hongrui Miao, Yingjun Zhao, Xiaohong Wan

“…The pooled OR indicated no significant association between FI and OW/OB, when the adolescents were stratified into those under 6 years old and those between 6 and 18 years old. …”
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Unraveling Dengue Dynamics: In-Depth Epidemiological and Entomological Analyses in Bengaluru, India by Vani H. C., Sujit Nath N., Jaiswal M. K., Tiwari R. P., Bharathi P., Asmita B., Shankar G., Jithen C., Pallavi V. D., Srinivas V., Ashok M., Mahamood Shariff, Renuka S., Shrinivasa B. M.

“…Vector incrimination studies revealed pools positive for the presence of dengue virus in flower pots, fridge trays, plastic barrels, and rubber tires habitats. …”
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Models and Molecular Markers of Spermatogonial Stem Cells in Vertebrates: To Find Models in Nonmammals by Hyuk Song, Hyun-Jung Park, Won-Young Lee, Kyung Hoon Lee

“…To further understand the SSC models in nonmammals, we point out common markers of an SSC pool (undifferentiated spermatogonia) in various types of testes where the kinetics of the SSC pool appears. …”
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Protein C Activity in Dogs: Adaptation of a Commercial Human Colorimetric Assay and Evaluation of Effects of Storage Time and Temperature by Michael M. Fry, Karl R. Snyder, Karen M. Tobias, Baye G. Williamson, G. Ann Reed

“…The human assay was modified by using pooled canine plasma for calibration and by increasing the activation time. …”
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How Much Does AMH Really Vary in Normal Women? by Antonio La Marca, Valentina Grisendi, Georg Griesinger

“…Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) is an ovarian hormone expressed in growing follicles that have undergone recruitment from the primordial follicle pool but have not yet been selected for dominance. …”
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Unintended pregnancy among women living with HIV and its predictors in East Africa, 2024. A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Eyob Shitie Lake, Mulat Ayele, Abebaw Alamrew, Befikad Derese Tilahun, Besfat Berihun Erega, Alemu Birara Zemariam, Getinet Kumie, Gizachew Yilak

“…A random-effects model was used to estimate the pooled prevalence of unintended pregnancy among women living with HIV in East Africa. …”
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Comparative assessment of Mini-FLOTAC, McMaster and semi-quantitative flotation for helminth egg examination in camel faeces by Khalid M. Mohammedsalih, Salma A. Hassan, Fathel-Rahman Juma, Shamsaldeen I. Saeed, Ahmed Bashar, Georg von Samson-Himmelstjerna, Jürgen Krücken

“…For camels, no evaluations of coproscopic methods regarding precision, sensitivity and correlation between individual and pooled faecal samples are currently available. Methods Here, 410 camel faecal samples were collected in 2022 from South Darfur State, Sudan, and analysed to compare the semi-quantitative flotation, McMaster and Mini-FLOTAC methods in terms of precision, sensitivity, inter-rater reliability and helminth egg count correlations, as well as the effects of pooling samples. …”
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Plasmodium falciparum genetic diversity and multiplicity of infection based on msp‑1, msp‑2, glurp and microsatellite genetic markers in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and... by Mwesigwa, Alex, Ocan, Moses, Musinguzi, Benson, Nante, Rachel Wangi, Nankabirwa, Joaniter I., Kiwuwa, Steven M., Kinengyere, Alison Annet, Castelnuovo, Barbara, Karamagi, Charles, Obuku, Ekwaro A., Nsobya, Samuel L., Mbulaiteye, Sam M., Byakika‐Kibwika, Pauline

“…For MSP-2, East Africa had 60% and 55% for I/C 3D7 and FC27 alleles, while West Africa had 62% and 50%, respectively. The pooled allele frequency for glurpwas 66%. The overall pooled mean MOI was 2.09 (95% CI: 1.88–2.30), with regional variations: East (2.05), Central (2.37), Southern (2.16), and West Africa (1.96). …”
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Numerical study on the surface evolution and flow dynamics in laser polishing of 100Cr6 steel based on the coupled capillary and thermocapillary flow by Chuqiao Fang, Wei Dai, Xiao Wu, Sijin Wang

“…Additionally, the molten pool can form within a suitable temperature and time range for LP using these optimized parameters. …”
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Low dietary diversity and associated factors among adult people with HIV patients attending ART clinics of Ethiopia. Systematic review and meta-analysis by Bitew Tefera Zewudie, Yihenew Sewale

“…This study aimed to assess the pooled prevalence of low dietary diversity and associated factors among HIV-positive patients attending ART clinics in Ethiopia. …”
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Epidemiology of tularemia in the countries of the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO): A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Mohammad Sholeh, Safoura Moradkasani, Saber Esmaeili

“…We focused on cross-sectional studies investigating the prevalence of F. tularensis. The weighted pooled prevalence was calculated using a random-effects model.…”
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Establishing the Safety and Efficacy of Bedaquiline-Containing Regimen for the Treatment of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinica... by Muhammad Candragupta Jihwaprani, Yipeng Sun, Wahyu Choirur Rizky, Idris Sula, Nazmus Saquib

“…A total of 476 records were screened; 18 met the eligibility criteria. The pooled analysis included 2520 participants (55.8% received BDQ-containing regimens, n=1408). …”
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Birth prevalence and determinants of neural tube defects among newborns in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Beminet Moges Gebremariam, Dejene Hailu, Barbara J Stoecker, Afework Mulugeta

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>The pooled birth prevalence of neural tube defects in Ethiopia was found to be high. …”
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Incidence of HBV Reactivation in Psoriasis Patients Undergoing Cytokine Inhibitor Therapy: A Single-Center Study and Systematic Review with a Meta-Analysis by Meng Hsuan Kuo, Ping-Hung Ko, Sz-Tsan Wang, Chih-Wei Tseng

“…Additionally, a systematic review and meta-analysis were performed, pooling data from 10 studies (including our cohort) and adhering to PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Modern contraceptive utilization and associated factors among street working reproductive age women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Bekalu Getnet Kassa, Basazinew Chekol Demilew, Fentahun Yenealem Beyene, Habtamu Gebrehana Belay

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>The pooled modern contraceptive utilization was suboptimal. …”
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Genetic diversity analysis of apricots from Dagestan using SSR markers by D. M. Anatov, I. I. Suprun, I. V. Stepanov, S. V. Tokmakov

“…The contemporary assortment of apricots in Dagestan was formed on the basis of both the local autochthonous gene pool and Central Asian and European cultivars introduced into this area. …”
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Studies on Key Effect Factors of Natural Circulation Characteristics for Advanced PWR Reactor Cavity Flooding System by Dekui Zhan, Xinhai Zhao, Shaoxiong Xia, Peng Chen, Huandong Chen

“…The residual thickness of RPV is determined by the heat flux transfer from the corium pool and the cooling capability of outer wall of the RPV. …”
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Prevalence, risk factors and associations of primary Raynaud's phenomenon: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies by Michael Doherty, Peter Lanyon, Weiya Zhang, Rozeena Garner, Rakesh Kumari

“…The pooled annual incidence of PRP was 0.25% (95% CI 0.19% to 0.32%). …”
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Workplace violence and associated factors against nurses working in public hospitals in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yeshiwas Ayale Ferede, Agerie Mengistie Zeleke, Jember Ayelgne Beyene, Getanew Kegne Nigate, Worku Chekol Tassew

“…The review aims to identify the pooled prevalence and associated factors of workplace violence against nurses. …”
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Effectiveness of carbon dioxide cryotherapy for the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis: Systematic review and meta-analysis. by Feleke Tilahun Zewdu, Bisrat Misganaw Geremew, Endalamaw Gadisa Belachew, Kassahun Alemu Gelay

“…This study aims to summarize the pooled evidence on the effectiveness of carbon dioxide-based cryotherapy for the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis.…”
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