Changes in quality of life 5 years after sleeve gastrectomy: a prospective cohort study by Karl Ove Hufthammer, Tone Merete Norekvål, Grethe S Tell, Ronette L Kolotkin, Tone Nygaard Flølo, Anny Aasprang, Villy Våge, John Roger Andersen

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Ethnic disparities in HbA1c and hypoglycemia among youth with type 1 diabetes: beyond access to technology, social deprivation and mean blood glucose by Suma Uday, John Stuart Pemberton, Zhide Fang, Stuart A Chalew

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Narrative Review of Free Radicals and Reactive Oxygen Species in Otitis Media by Jeongmin Lee, Seok Min Hong, Yong Sung Choi, Jinseok Lee, Joon Hyung Yeo, Sung Soo Kim, Jae Min Lee, Dong Keon Yon, Seung Geun Yeo

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Soil warming increases the active antibiotic resistome in the gut of invasive giant African snails by Yiyue Zhang, Hong-Zhe Li, Martin Breed, Zhonghui Tang, Li Cui, Yong-Guan Zhu, Xin Sun

“…Abstract Background Global warming is redrawing the map for invasive species, spotlighting the globally harmful giant African snail as a major ecological disruptor and public health threat. Known for harboring extensive antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and human pathogens, it remains uncertain whether global warming exacerbates these associated health risks. …”
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The important roles of ERAP1, ERAP2 genes polymorphisms and their DNA methylation levels in pulmonary tuberculosis by Shi-Hong Su, Xue-Qian Cai, Yong-Huai Li, Ai-Hui Xu, Qian Huang, Hua Niu, Qing-Hai You, Geng-Yun Sun

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A Study on the Induction of Multi-Type Immune Responses in Mice via an mRNA Vaccine Based on Hemagglutinin and Neuraminidase Antigen by Mengyuan Liu, Yixuan Liu, Shaohui Song, Qiurong Qiao, Jing Liu, Yun Xie, Jian Zhou, Guoyang Liao

“…Background: The Influenza A virus (IAV), a pathogen affecting the respiratory system, represents a major risk to public health worldwide. Immunization remains the foremost strategy to control the transmission of IAV. …”
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Prednisolone versus antihistamine for allergic rhinitis: No significant difference found in randomized trial by Carl Skröder, Laila Hellkvist, Ulla Westin, Pernilla Sahlstrand‐Johnsson, Kerstin Hansson, Agneta Karlsson, Åslög Dahl, Leif Bjermer, Lars Olaf Cardell

“…Abstract Background Seasonal allergic rhinitis (AR) impacts public health by affecting work productivity and quality of life. …”
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Identifying the barriers and facilitators to culturally responsive HIV and PrEP screening for racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender minoritized patients: A scoping review protocol. by Julia Xavier, Maranda C Ward, Patrick G Corr, Nikhil Kalita, Paige McDonald

“…We anticipate that this study's findings will interest PCPs, public health professionals, community activists, patient populations, and researchers interested in culturally responsive care. …”
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Phylogenetic and Comparative Genomics Study of <i>Cephalopina titillator</i> Based on Mitochondrial Genomes by Huaibing Yao, Wanpeng Ma, Zhanqiang Su, Yuanyuan Yan, Yang Li, Weidong Cui, Jie Yang, Faqiang Zhan, Min Hou

“…Camel bot fly (<i>Cephalopina titillator</i>) larvae cause myiasis in domesticated and wild camels, resulting in significant economic losses to the camel industry and posing a serious global public health concern. To date, only one mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of <i>C. titillator</i> isolated from the Alxa Bactrian camel has been reported. …”
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Elucidating stearoyl metabolism and NCOA4-mediated ferroptosis in gastric cancer liver metastasis through multi-omics single-cell integrative mendelian analysis: advancing personal... by Zhongqiu Yang, Yuquan Chen, Yaping Miao, Haisheng Yan, Kexin Chen, Yaoqin Xu, Lanqian Su, Lanyue Zhang, Yalan Yan, Hao Chi, Jin Fu, Lexin Wang

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Identification of two new genetic loci for high-resolution genotyping of Enterocytozoon bieneusi by Meng Xinan, Ou Yonglin, Jiang Wen, Guo Yaqiong, Xiao Lihua, Feng Yaoyu, Li Na

“…The identified genetic markers and generated data could be used to develop a multilocus sequence typing tool for high-resolution genotyping of E. bieneusi, which would also have implications for understanding the taxonomy of Enterocytozoon spp., the public health significance of E. bieneusi in animals, and sources of E. bieneusi infections in humans.…”
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Demographic disparities in access to COVID-19 clinical trial sites across the United States: a geospatial analysis by Raphael Cuomo, Tiana McMann, Qing Xu, Zhuoran Li, Joshua Yang, Julie Hsieh, Christine Lee, Milena Lolic, Richardae Araojo, Tim Mackey

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Global Trends in the Incidence and Primary Causes of Femoral Fractures, Excluding Femoral Neck Fractures: A Global Epidemiological Study by Fu F, Liu B, Pu H, Wang Y, Zhang P, Wei S, Gu H, Zhang Q, Ye H

“…Understanding regional variations in causes is crucial for developing targeted public health interventions to address this growing issue. …”
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Synergistic toxicity of nanoplastics and Helicobacter pylori on digestive system in mice by Xiaolin Zhang, Yunqing Wang, Xiaohan Tong, Boqing Li, Sisi Liu, Yingzi Cui, Wenke Wang, Zhiqin Li, Chunlei Ma, Ying Zhang

“…These findings highlight the synergistic toxic effects of nanoplastics and H. pylori, underscoring the importance of understanding combined exposure risks for public health.…”
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Occurrence of macrolides resistance in Legionella pneumophila ST188: Results of the Belgian epidemiology and resistome investigation of clinical isolates by Charlotte Michel, Fedoua Echahidi, Geraldine De Muylder, Max Sewell, Ian Boostrom, Olivier Denis, Owen B. Spiller, Denis Pierard

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Global trends and epidemiological impact of metabolic risk factors on atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter from 1990 to 2021 by Junqing Liang, Jun Shen, Yankai Guo, Manzeremu Rejiepu, Xiuwen Ling, Xiaoyan Wang, Yi Jian, Xing Zhang, Shijie Shao, Baopeng Tang, Ling Zhang

“…The global rise in AF/AFL attributable to metabolic risk factors necessitates comprehensive and region-specific public health strategies. Further research is warranted to develop and implement effective measures to mitigate these conditions and improve cardiovascular health outcomes worldwide.…”
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Missed opportunity for nasal continuous positive airway pressure in preterm neonates admitted at a tertiary-level hospital newborn unit in Kenya: a mixed method study by Florence Murila, Peace Kakibibi, Diana Marangu-Boore

“…It remains one of the major public health concerns that contribute to neonatal mortality and morbidity, especially in Africa, where 80% of neonatal mortality is estimated to be caused by preterm complications. …”
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HIV viral load suppression rates among adults and children living with HIV in the North West Region of Cameroon: A call for action! by Gladys Fosah E Tayong, Melissa Sander, Comfort Vuchas, Moses Samje, Vera Kum, Pascal Enokbonong, Eugene Yeika, Ndanga Bekombo, Paul Nyibio, Vanessa B Ngwani, Justin Ndié, Njamnshi Wepnyu Yembe, Gloria Ashuntangtang

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>HIV continues to be a major public health problem in Cameroon where 2.7% of the population aged 15 to 49 are living with HIV. …”
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Exploring the Role of the Pharmacist in the Prevention and Management of Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy in Ashanti Region, Ghana by Pauline Boachie‐Ansah, Berko Panyin Anto, Afia Frimpomaa Asare Marfo, Edward Tieru Dassah, Morrison Asiamah, Ivan Eduku Mozu, Nana Ofori Adomako, Kwaku Gyamfi Oppong

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Sleep quality and cognitive functioning among Chinese older adults living in the US: a mixed-effects model analysis by Fengyan Tang, Yuyang Zhu, Dasuni Jayawardena, Guoping Jin, Yanping Jiang

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