The gift of health promotion in a celebration: A descriptive observational study of community baby showers on YouTube by Aysha Jawed, Colin Gardiner

“…Notably, these videos cumulatively generated a low number of views (N=73,036) which yields clinical, educational, and public health implications. Conclusion: Recommendations to partner with news organizations and utilize content that generated greater viewership as facilitators in increasing capacity to reach, engagement and impact of community baby showers are presented to optimize infant health outcomes, reduce infant mortality, and heighten access to resources and support for infants and their families worldwide.…”
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Rutin attenuates zearalenone-induced ferroptosis of endometrial stromal cells in piglets through the p53 signaling pathway by Chenlong Wang, Chuangjiang Chen, MengYa Wang, Sajid Ur Rahman, Bin Wei, Hongyan Ding, Wanyue Huang, Xichun Wang

“…Zearalenone (ZEA) is an environmentally widespread mycotoxin capable of posing a serious threat to food safety and public health, and porcine endometrial stromal cells (ESCs) are particularly sensitive to the toxic effects of ZEA. …”
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Self-Care Interventions as a Health Technology for Managing Type 2 Diabetes: A Population-Based Study in Iran by Zahra Yousefi Malekroodi, Seyed Ali Majidi, Amirmohammad Taalipasand

“… Background: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes represents a significant public health challenge, and effective disease management is essential for improving patient outcomes. …”
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The minimal clinically important difference of the Participation Measurement Scale in chronic stroke by Oyéné Kossi, Soraia M. Silva, Francesco Lena, Mendinatou Agbetou, Thierry Adoukonou, Peter Feys, Félix Nindorera

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Female genital cutting in Malaysia: a mixed-methods study by Abdul Rashid, Yufu Iguchi

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Congenital vitamin D deficiency: presenting with feeding difficulty in early infancy: a case report by Mesfin Wubishet, Tesfa G. Meskel, Kibret Enyew

“…Abstract Background Vitamin D deficiency remains a significant public health concern, particularly among exclusively breastfed infants. …”
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Unraveling the levels of emerging contaminants along the eastern Mediterranean Sea by Fatima Haydous, Bilal Nehmeh, Joseph Rebehmed, Josephine Al-Alam, Christopher Saab, Sara Sabbagh, Ali Hamieh, Ali Yassin, Mahmoud Wazne, Elias Akoury

“…These findings highlight the need for proper regulations and routine monitoring to protect marine ecosystems and public health.…”
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Annual versus biannual azithromycin mass drug administration for the elimination of infectious trachoma in Africa: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis using data fro... by Jeremy David Keenan, Solomon Aragie, Taye Zeru, Getu Degu

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Introducing youth to clinical research: Development and pilot implementation of a children’s activity book by Renee Cadzow, Andy Strohmeier, Erin Carnes, Teresa Quattrin

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Therapeutic role of isoflavones from traditional medicine in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome by Ashwini Armarkar, Prafulla Sabale, Satyendra Prasad, Vidya Sabale, Lata Potey, Dipti Masram

“…Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a significant public health problem and one of the most common gynaecological and endocrine disorder.This condition affects an estimated 8–13 % of women of reproductive age worldwide. …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF MEDIA LITERACY AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS BY MEANS OF DIGITAL STORYTELLING IN JAPAN by Lyubov V. Gutor, Pavlo A. Sodomora, Oleh H. Vasylenko, Halyna I. Zalutska

“…DST has a confirmed positive influence on public health and medical knowledge development. In higher medical education it can be used as a new type of virtual patients. …”
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The impact of hidden curriculum factors on professional adaptability by Danial Behmanesh, Shahram Jalilian, Akbar Babaei Heydarabadi, Mehrnaz Ahmadi, Nasrin Khajeali

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Navigating the medical journey: Insights into medical students' psychological wellbeing, coping, and personality. by Aisha Ali Hawsawi, Neil Nixon, Elena Nixon

“…<h4>Background and aims</h4>In recent years, increased awareness of the psychological wellbeing of healthcare professionals and students has become a pressing public health issue affecting care delivery. Medical students undergo rigorous training programs that can affect their psychological wellbeing. …”
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Towards combining self-organizing maps (SOM) and convolutional neural network (CNN) for improving model accuracy: Application to malaria vectors phenotypic resistance by Komi Mensah Agboka, Elfatih M. Abdel-Rahman, Daisy Salifu, Brian Kanji, Frank T. Ndjomatchoua, Ritter A.Y. Guimapi, Sunday Ekesi, Landmann Tobias

“…This confirms the potential of the SOM/CNN hybrid as an effective and reliable tool for improving model accuracy in public health applications. • The hybrid model, combining SOM and CNN, was implemented to predict IR status in malaria vectors, providing enhanced accuracy across various validation metrics. • Results indicate a notable improvement in robustness and predictive accuracy over traditional CNN models. • The combined SOM/CNN approach demonstrated higher Kappa scores and overall model accuracy.…”
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Air Pollution Forecasting Using Artificial and Wavelet Neural Networks with Meteorological Conditions by Qingchun Guo, Zhenfang He, Shanshan Li, Xinzhou Li, Jingjing Meng, Zhanfang Hou, Jiazhen Liu, Yongjin Chen

“…Abstract Air quality forecasting is a significant method of protecting public health because it provides early warning of harmful air pollutants. …”
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Determination of anti-COVID-19 IgG and IgM seroprevalence among pregnant women at Pietersburg Hospital, Limpopo Province, South Africa by I Rukasha, S T S Pheeha, M R Lekalakala, P Malope

“…COVID-19 has been a major public health concern globally, leading to a higher mortality rate, especially among immunosuppressed individuals, who include pregnant women, people with HIV and people living with other comorbidities. …”
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The Myth of Air Purifier in Mitigating the Transmission Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Virus by Lip Huat Saw, Bey Fen Leo, Chin Yik Lin, Norfilza Mohd Mokhtar, Sawal Hamid Md Ali, Mohd Shahrul Mohd Nadzir

“…Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a highly infectious disease that emerged in December of 2019, threatening human health and leading to global public health crises. Airborne transmission via droplets and aerosol has been recently recognized as one of the infection modes for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. …”
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SOLARIS project: a portable 3D-printed bioaerosol sampler for environmental bacterial collection by Pedro Henrique Dobroes Fonseca, Filipe Miguel Borgas Henriques Duarte, Frederico Silva de Sousa Alves, Jose Alberto de Jesus Borges, Susana Isabel Pinheiro Cardoso, Vania Cristina Henriques Silverio, Wilson David Talhao Antunes

“…Bioaerosol studies play a vital role in public health, as bioaerosols are an effective route for human and animal pathogen transmission, especially in animal production and handling facilities, which are considered hotspots for the emergence of zoonotic pathogens. …”
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The effect of Shirodhara on essential hypertension: Systematic review and meta-analysis by Meenakshi Khapre, Dhanlika Dhanlika, Sriloy Mohanty, Amrita Mehndiratta

“…Essential hypertension, a common multifactorial condition, is a significant public health concern. In India, the prevalence of hypertension is high, with estimates indicating a rising trend. …”
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The role of dietary sugars in cancer risk: A comprehensive review of current evidence by Nazmul Hasan, Omid Yazdanpanah, Barbod Khaleghi, David J. Benjamin, Arash Rezazadeh Kalebasty

“…To help in cancer prevention and management, public health guidelines should emphasize reducing added sugar consumption and promoting a balanced diet rich in natural foods.…”
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