Interrelationships between social exclusion, mental health and wellbeing in adolescents: insights from a national Youth Survey by K. Filia, S. M. Teo, N. Brennan, T. Freeburn, D. Baker, V. Browne, A. Watson, J. Menssink, A. Prasad, E. Killackey, P. D. McGorry, S. M. Cotton, C. X. Gao

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Land use variation impacts on trace elements in the tissues and health risks of a commercial fish by N.D. Takarina, O.M. Chuan, T.G. Pin, I. Femnisya, A. Fathinah, A.N.B. Ramadhan, R. Hermawan, A. Adiwibowo

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Supported biopsychosocial self-management for back-related leg pain: a randomized feasibility study integrating a whole person perspective by Brent Leininger, Roni Evans, Carol M. Greco, Linda Hanson, Craig Schulz, Michael Schneider, John Connett, Francis Keefe, Ronald M. Glick, Gert Bronfort

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Laboratory evaluation of oral fluid for syphilis screening among clinic users from Lima, Peru by Jazmin Qquellon, Silver K. Vargas, Francesca Vasquez, E. Michael Reyes-Diaz, Kelika A. Konda, Carlos F. Caceres, Jeffrey D. Klausner

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Fatigue, pain and faecal incontinence in adult inflammatory bowel disease patients and the unmet need: a national cross-sectional survey by Ailsa Hart, Laura Miller, Fionn Cléirigh Büttner, Thomas Hamborg, Sonia Saxena, Richard C. G. Pollok, Imogen Stagg, Vari Wileman, Qasim Aziz, Wladyslawa Czuber-Dochan, Lesley Dibley, Borislava Mihaylova, Rona Moss-Morris, Chris Roukas, Christine Norton

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Investigating the impact of acceptance and commitment therapy for mental healthcare professionals: the effect on patients´ self-stigmatization, a pilot study by Kim L. Helmus, Kim L. Helmus, Kim L. Helmus, Marilon van Doorn, Marilon van Doorn, Mariken B. de Koning, Mariken B. de Koning, Mariken B. de Koning, Inez Myin-Germeys, Frederike N. Schirmbeck, Frederike N. Schirmbeck, Therese A. M. J. van Amelsvoort, Dorien H. Nieman, Dorien H. Nieman, Monique W. M. Jaspers, Monique W. M. Jaspers, Arne Popma, Arne Popma, Lieuwe de Haan, Lieuwe de Haan

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Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) drug efficacy study landscape: A systematic scoping review of clinical trials and observational studies to assess the feasibility of esta... by Sauman Singh-Phulgenda, Rishikesh Kumar, Prabin Dahal, Abdalla Munir, Sumayyah Rashan, Rutuja Chhajed, Caitlin Naylor, Brittany J Maguire, Niyamat Ali Siddiqui, Eli Harriss, Manju Rahi, Fabiana Alves, Shyam Sundar, Kasia Stepniewska, Ahmed Musa, Philippe J Guerin, Krishna Pandey

“…<h4>Background</h4>Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) is a dermatosis which can occur after successful treatment of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and is a public health problem in VL endemic areas. We conducted a systematic scoping review to assess the characteristics of published PKDL clinical studies, understand the scope of research and explore the feasibility and value of developing a PKDL individual patient data (IPD) platform.…”
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Correlation between meteorological variables, air quality, and the Coronavirus-19 pandemic events by M. Gidarjati, T. Matsumoto

“…It is essential to comprehend the intricate connections among meteorological factors, air quality indicators, and occurrences of Coronavirus disease-19 in order to formulate efficient public health measures and environmental regulations aimed at safeguarding communities from the impacts of air pollution and infectious diseases.…”
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Enhancement of systemic and lung-localized CD4⁺ T-cell immune responses by truncation of NS1 protein of a seasonal live influenza vaccine strain by Polina I. Prokopenko, Ekaterina A. Stepanova, Victoria A. Matyushenko, Alexandra Ya. Rak, Anna K. Chistyakova, Arina D. Kostromitina, Tatyana S. Kotomina, Igor V. Kudryavtsev, Artem A. Rubinstein, Alexey S. Komlev, Larisa G. Rudenko, Irina N. Isakova-Sivak

“…Therefore, optimization of immunogenic and cross-protective properties of licensed influenza vaccines is an urgent priority of public health agenda. One such approach is to modulate the immunogenic properties of live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) by truncating the open reading frame of influenza virus non-structural protein 1 (NS1). …”
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Post-vaccination campaign evaluation of systemic and mucosal immunity of trivalent oral poliovirus vaccine in Karachi, Pakistan (2020–2021): a cross-sectional studyResearch in cont... by Ali Faisal Saleem, Visalakshi Jeyaseelan, Zaubina Kazi, Mahjabeen Zehra, Muhammad Masroor Alam, Grace Macklin, Rocio Lopez Cavestany, Sajid Muhammad, Najeeb Rehman, Ondrej Mach

“…Summary: Background: The transmission of wild poliovirus (WPV1) and circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV) continues to be a major Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Currently, only Afghanistan and Pakistan remain polio-endemic for WPV1. …”
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Beyond LDL cholesterol: remnant cholesterol is associated with cardiometabolic risk factors in children by Ana Torres-Costoso, Vicente Martínez-Vizcaíno, Andreia Oliveira, Mairena Sánchez-López, Eva Rodríguez-Gutiérrez, Sergio Núñez de Arenas-Arroyo, Montserrat Solera-Martínez, Blanca Notario-Pacheco, Vanessa Martínez-Madrid, Arthur Eumann Mesas

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Temporal changes in Plasmodium falciparum genetic diversity and multiplicity of infection across three areas of varying malaria transmission intensities in Uganda by Alex Mwesigwa, Steven M. Kiwuwa, Benson Musinguzi, Hakiim Kawalya, James Davis Katumba, Andrew Baguma, Irene M. Mutuku, Ismail Abiola Adebayo, Samuel L. Nsobya, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, Joan N. Kalyango, Charles Karamagi, Joaniter I. Nankabirwa

“…Abstract Background Malaria is a significant public health challenge in Uganda, with Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) responsible for most of malaria infections. …”
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Molecular epidemiology of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases and carbapenemases-producing Shigella in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Namwin Siourimè Somda, Rabbi Nyarkoh, Abel Tankoano, Ouindgueta Juste Isidore Bonkoungou, Patience B. Tetteh-Quarcoo, Eric S. Donkor

“…The findings from the study suggest that ESBL and CR-producing Shigella pose a significant public health threat in Africa. Effective antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance strategies are needed to improve the management and treatment of Shigella infections in Africa.…”
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Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of an ACT and compassion-based intervention for women with breast cancer: study protocol of two randomised controlled trials {1} by Inês A. Trindade, Andreia Soares, David Skvarc, Diogo Carreiras, Joana Pereira, Óscar Lourenço, Filipa Sampaio, Bruno de Sousa, Teresa C. Martins, Paula Boaventura, Joana Marta-Simões, Mind Project Team, Helena Moreira

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A Model H5N2 Vaccine Strain for Dual Protection Against H5N1 and H9N2 Avian Influenza Viruses by Jin-Ha Song, Seung-Eun Son, Ho-Won Kim, Se-Hee An, Chung-Young Lee, Hyuk-Joon Kwon, Kang-Seuk Choi

“…<b>Background/Objective:</b> Highly pathogenic (HP) H5Nx and low-pathogenicity (LP) H9N2 avian influenza viruses (AIVs) pose global threats to the poultry industry and public health, highlighting the critical need for a dual-protective vaccine. …”
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The long-term impact of childhood sexual assault on depression and self-reported mental and physical health by Oluwasegun Akinyemi, Temitope Ogundare, Mojisola Fasokun, Fadeke Ogunyankin, Nkemdirim Ugochukwu, Walia Ajisafe, Seun Ikugbayigbe, Oluebubechukwu Eze, Kakra Hughes, Miriam Michael

“…The findings underscore the cumulative impact of multiple CSA exposures on health outcomes and emphasize the need for trauma-informed healthcare, early intervention, and public health strategies to mitigate the long-term consequences of CSA.…”
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Policy brief: Optimising antimicrobial usage in paediatric inpatient hospital settings by J Cloete, M Karsas, T Chetty, A Pillay, M Archary, D Moore, T Reddy, Y Balakrishna, F Nakwa, R Lancaster, A Goga, P Jeena

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South to south collaboration: advancing quality of abortion care through health care professionals exchange program by Abraham Fessehaye Sium, Wondimu Gudu, Abrham Getachew, Diomede Ntasumbumuyange, Polyphile Nithinyurwa, Tamrat Endale Woldemichael, Delayehu Bekele

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Detection of Integrase Gene in E. coli Isolated from Pigs at Different Stages of Production System by Eulalia de la Torre, Rocío Colello, Nora Lía Padola, Analía Etcheverría, Edgardo Rodríguez, Fabián Amanto, María Ofelia Tapia, Alejandro Luis Soraci

“…We conclude that animals and farm environment can act as reservoirs for potential spread of resistant bacteria by means of mobile genetic elements as integrons, which has a major impact on production of food animals and that can reach man through the food chain, constituting a problem for public health.…”
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Health-Related Quality of Life in Long COVID: Mapping the Condition-Specific C19-YRSm Measure Onto the EQ-5D-5L by Smith AB, Greenwood DC, Williams P, Kwon J, Petrou S, Horton M, Osborne T, Milne R, Sivan M

“…Adam B Smith,1 Darren C Greenwood,1,2 Paul Williams,3 Joseph Kwon,4 Stavros Petrou,4 Mike Horton,5 Thomas Osborne,5 Ruairidh Milne,6 Manoj Sivan5,7,8 On behalf of LOCOMOTION Consortium1Leeds Institute for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom; 2Leeds Institute for Data Analytics, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK; 3COVID Assessment and Rehabilitation Service, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, Welwyn Garden City, UK; 4Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK; 5Academic Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK; 6Person with Long COVID; Public Health, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK; 7COVID Rehabilitation Service, Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, Leeds, UK; 8National Demonstration Centre of Rehabilitation Medicine, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UKCorrespondence: Adam B Smith, Leeds Institute for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom, Email a.b.smith@leeds.ac.ukBackground: Long COVID (LC) is a clinical syndrome with persistent, fluctuating symptoms subsequent to COVID-19 infection. …”
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