ZBP1-mediated PANoptosis is a crucial lethal form in diverse keratinocyte death modalities in UVB-induced skin injury by Xuechan Bi, Min Li, Yiming Guo, Mengyao Hu, Yujie Chen, Ni Lian, Sihan Chen, Min Li, Heng Gu, Xu Chen

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Circulating, Extracellular Vesicle-Associated Tissue Factor in Cancer Patients with and without Venous Thromboembolism by Valentina Lami, Dario Nieri, Marta Pagnini, Mario Gattini, Claudia Donati, Mariella De Santis, Alessandro Cipriano, Erica Bazzan, Andrea Sbrana, Alessandro Celi, Tommaso Neri

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Position Paper by Canadian Dental Sleep Medicine Professionals Regarding the Role of Different Health Care Professionals in Managing Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring with Oral A... by Luc Gauthier, Fernanda Almeida, Patrick Arcache, Catherine Ashton-McGregor, David Côté, Helen Driver, Kathleen Ferguson, Gilles Lavigne, Philippe Martin, Jean-François Masse, Florence Morisson, Jeffrey Pancer, Charles Samuels, Maurice Schachter, Frédéric Sériès, Glendon Sullivan

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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Prevalence and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern among Patients—A Multicenter Study in Asmara, Eritrea by Eyob Yohaness Garoy, Yacob Berhane Gebreab, Oliver Okoth Achila, Daniel Goitom Tekeste, Robel Kesete, Robel Ghirmay, Ruta Kiflay, Thomas Tesfu

“…Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a well-recognized public health problem throughout the world. The evolution of new genetically distinct community-acquired and livestock-acquired MRSA and extended resistance to other non-β-lactams including vancomycin has only amplified the crisis. …”
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Comparing the Effectiveness of Self-determination Skills Training and Affect Phobia Therapy on the Meta-Emotional and Mental Toughness in Adolescent Girls with Sexual Abuse Experie... by Fatemeh Dafeian, Zahra Yousefi

“…Introduction: The sexual abuse of children and adolescents is a significant public health issue that leads to a variety of detrimental social, cultural, and familial consequences. …”
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Validating a digital depression prevention program for adolescents in Jordan: cultural adaptation and user testing in a randomized controlled trial by Latefa Ali Dardas, Obada Al-leimon, Tracy Gladstone, Abd Arrahman Dabbas, Insaf Alammouri, Benjamin Van Voorhees

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A Nanoparticle Comprising the Receptor-Binding Domains of Norovirus and <i>Plasmodium</i> as a Combination Vaccine Candidate by Ming Xia, Pengwei Huang, Frank S. Vago, Wen Jiang, Xi Jiang, Ming Tan

“…Background: Noroviruses, which cause epidemic acute gastroenteritis, and <i>Plasmodium</i> parasites, which lead to malaria, are two infectious pathogens that pose threats to public health. The protruding (P) domain of norovirus VP1 and the αTSR domain of the circumsporozoite protein (CSP) of <i>Plasmodium</i> sporozoite are the glycan receptor-binding domains of the two pathogens for host cell attachment, making them excellent targets for vaccine development. …”
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Draft genome sequence of a co-harbouring blaNDM-5 and mcr-1.1 Escherichia coli phylogroup A isolate associated with patient colonisation in Ireland by Anna Tumeo, Francesca McDonagh, Aneta Kovarova, Kate Ryan, Christina Clarke, Georgios Miliotis

“…The MDR profile of E. coli E230738 highlights the growing public health concern posed by the dissemination of MDR E. coli lineages with limited treatment options and underscores the need for clinical screening coupled with genomic surveillance to better understand evolving MDR patterns in E. coli.…”
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Evaluating the Timeliness of Enteric Disease Surveillance in British Columbia, Canada, 2012-13 by Eleni Galanis, Marsha Taylor, Kamila Romanowski, Olga Bitzikos, Jennifer Jeyes, Craig Nowakowski, Jason Stone, Michelle Murti, Ana Paccagnella, Sara Forsting, Sophie Li, Linda Hoang

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Clinical Outcomes of Critically Ill Patients Using Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) during Intrahospital Transport by Leonid Koyfman, Omri Simchon, Anna Koyfman, Shoshana Mushaev, Benjamin F. Gruenbaum, Ron Gal, Michael Friger, Natan Arotsker, Alexander Zlotnik, Moti Klein, Evgeni Brotfain

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On-farm molecular epidemiology and therapeutic insights into multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from bubaline mastitis by Muhammad Ijaz, Muhammad Umar Javed, Arslan Ahmed, Hamza Rasheed, Farwa Anwar, Syed Faizan Ali Shah, Jawad Sabir

“… Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a pathogen of veterinary and public health concern; majorly responsible for bubaline mastitis and huge farm economic losses. …”
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Mathematical modelling and phylodynamics for the study of dog rabies dynamics and control: A scoping review. by Maylis Layan, Simon Dellicour, Guy Baele, Simon Cauchemez, Hervé Bourhy

“…This would represent a significant improvement on past studies and a promising opportunity for canine rabies research in the frame of the One Health concept that aims to achieve better public health outcomes through cross-sector collaboration.…”
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Essential core competencies for scope of practice of paediatric oncology nurses in Latin America: a scoping review protocol by Luís Carlos Lopes-Júnior, Regina Aparecida Garcia Lima, Soad Fuentes-Alabi, Edmara Bazoni Soares Maia, Karina de Cássia Braga Ribeiro, Courtney E Sullivan, Monnie Abraham, Lorena Segovia Weber, Liliana Vásquez Ponce

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The effects of low-carbohydrate diet on glucose and lipid metabolism in overweight or obese patients with T2DM: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Wende Tian, Shuyu Cao, Yongxin Guan, Zihao Zhang, Qiyu Liu, Jianqing Ju, Ruixi Xi, Ruina Bai

“…BackgroundThe dual burden of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and obesity is a critical public health issue. Low-carbohydrate diets have emerged as a potential intervention, yet clinical evidence remains inconclusive.PurposeThis meta-analysis assesses the impact of low-carbohydrate diets on metabolic profiles in overweight or obese T2DM patients, aiming to guide clinical practice.MethodsA systematic review identified randomized clinical trials (RCTs) comparing low-carbohydrate diets to control diets in T2DM patients from PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases up to April 2023.ResultsSeventeen RCTs, encompassing 1,197 participants, demonstrated that low-carbohydrate diets significantly improved HbA1c levels and fasting plasma glucose (mean difference [MD] = −0.36, 95% CI −0.44 to −0.29, p &lt; 0.00001; MD = −10.71, 95% CI −14.39 to −7.03, p &lt; 0.00001). …”
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Measuring psychological well-being in a danish pregnancy cohort using the self-reported WHO-5 index by Cecilie Holm Christiansen, Karl Bang Christensen, Stinne Høgh, Kristina M. Renault, Marie Stampe Emborg, Vibe G. Frokjaer, Hanne Hegaard

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Magnitude of urban malaria and its associated risk factors in Damboya town, Kambata zone, Central Ethiopia by Biruk Mulachew, Temesgen Bezuayehu, Solomon Asnake

“…Conclusion: Malaria is still a public health concern in Damboya town. Thus, implementing intervention strategies properly and evaluate the access and utilization status of the suburb community and improve accordingly was required to interrupt the transmission in the community of this town.…”
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Mortality and Its Predictors among Adult Human Immune-Deficiency Virus-Infected Patients Attending Their Antiretroviral Treatment at Health Centers, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Multicen... by Selam Tesfayohannes, Sisay Shine, Abinet Mekuria, Sisay Moges

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Prevalence of mortality caused by injuries at Livingstone University Hospital, Zambia. A retrospective cross-sectional study. by Lukundo Siame, Malan Malumani, Chiyeñu O R Kaseya, Sergiy Ivashchenko, Leah Nombwende, Sepiso K Masenga, Benson M Hamooya, Michelo Haluuma Miyoba

“…<h4>Background</h4>Trauma is a major global public health issue, with an annual death toll of approximately 5 million, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. …”
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Arbovirus exposure and subclinical myocardial dysfunction in an Indigenous population in Northeast Brazil: a cross-sectional study by Jandir Mendonça Nicacio, Carlos Dornels Freire de Souza, Ricardo Khouri, Vanessa Cardoso Pereira, Rodrigo Feliciano do Carmo, Pedro Vinícius Amorim de Medeiros Patriota, Sávio Luiz Pereira Nunes, Jeová Cordeiro de Morais Júnior, Manoel Barral-Netto, João Augusto Costa Lima, Anderson da Costa Armstrong

“…However, the unprecedented and relevant results of this study are noteworthy, as they address critical public health issues, particularly in vulnerable populations. …”
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Determinant of unmet need for family planning among adolescent and young women in Kenya: multilevel analysis using recent Kenyan demographic health survey by Beyene Sisay Damtew, Hinsermu Bayu Abdi, Beker Ahemed Hussien, Getahun Tiruye, Nafyad Tolossa Urgie, Beniam worku Yigezu, Sifan Ahmed Mohammed, Bezawit Melak Fente

“…Unmet need for FP remains a significant public health concern, particularly among young women aged 15–24 years. …”
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