O Serogroup-Specific Touchdown-Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction for Detection and Identification of Vibrio cholerae O1, O139, and Non-O1/Non-O139 by Adisak Bhumiratana, Achiraya Siriphap, Nutsarin Khamsuwan, Jednipit Borthong, Kaknokrat Chonsin, Orasa Sutheinkul

“…The potential benefit of using this TMPCR tool would augment the serotyping method used in epidemiological surveillance and monitoring of V. cholerae serogroups, O1, O139, and non-O1/non-O139 present in clinical and environmental samples.…”
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Associations between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and health risk behaviors among adolescents from a city in Southern Brazil by Michael Pereira da Silva, Fabio Eduardo Fontana, Gregory J. Welk, Pedro F. Saint-Maurice, Edmar Roberto Fantineli, Eliane Denise Araújo Bacil, Wagner de Campos

“…The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBS) questionnaire evaluated fruit, vegetable, alcohol, and tobacco consumption. …”
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Metabolomics approach reveals key plasma biomarkers in multiple myeloma for diagnosis, staging, and prognosis by Xiaoxue Wang, Longhao Cheng, Aijun Liu, Lihong Liu, Lili Gong, Guolin Shen

“…Notably, a panel of circulating plasma metabolite biomarkers, including lactic acid and leucine, has emerged not only as diagnostic indicators but also as valuable tools for tumor surveillance, aiding in the assessment of disease stage and prognostic evaluation. …”
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Motivation and experiences of dentists of primary care dental clusters in Hungary: a qualitative inquiry by András Sztrilich, Gergő Túri, Gergő Túri, Gergő Túri, Csilla Kaposvári, Csilla Kaposvári, Csilla Kaposvári, Rita Teller, István Vingender

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DNA methylation and immune evasion in triple-negative breast cancer: challenges and therapeutic opportunities by Wen-yu Cai, Xin-xian Cai, Yi-ran Fei, Rui Ye, Ding-ming Song, Dan Hu, Wan-wan Zhang, Ming-fei Xia, Xiao-xiao Yang

“…Reversing this epigenetic modification can reinvigorate immune surveillance and enhance the efficacy of immunotherapies. …”
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What makes an epidemic a disaster: the future of epidemics within the EM-DAT International Disaster Database by Margo Tonnelier, Damien Delforge, Regina Below, Juan Armando Torres Munguía, Claude Saegerman, Valentin Wathelet, Joris A. F. van Loenhout, Niko Speybroeck

“…Results The survey had 21 respondents from universities and international organizations, with experts primarily specialized in infectious disease surveillance. Experts agreed that epidemics should be considered as disasters. …”
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Near-Complete Avipoxvirus Genome Assembled from Skin Lesions of Dead Eurasian Crane (<i>Grus grus</i>) by Eszter Kaszab, Endre Sós, Krisztina Bali, Viktória Sós-Koroknai, Edina Perge, Krisztina Ursu, Szilvia Marton, Márton Hoitsy, Gábor Kemenesi, Krisztián Bányai

“…Our study reaffirms previous findings that even complex virus genomes can be determined from a metagenomic assemblage generated directly from avian tissue samples without prior virus isolation, a promising approach for the epidemiologic surveillance of avipoxvirus infections in wild birds and domestic poultry.…”
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Critical assessment of uncertainty in economic evaluations on influenza vaccines for the elderly population in Spain by Raúl Ortiz-de-Lejarazu Leonardo, Javier Díez Domingo, Ángel Gil de Miguel, Federico Martinón Torres, Esther Redondo Margüello, Juan Luis López-Belmonte Claver, Paloma I. Palomo-Jiménez, J. Manel Farré Avellà, José María Abellán Perpiñán

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ASSESMENT OF THE ROLE OF STAKEHOLDERS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BORDER INSECURITY USING AHP. A CASE STUDY OF GURIN-FOFURE, ADAMAWA STATE. by JOLLY P. M, MUAZU H. G.

“…From the study,measure used to manage border insecurity are in these order: routine patrol on border areas (C7) is ranked 1st as the most effective tool, ensuring foreigners have their valid document (C6) is ranked 2nd, Synergy with government security agents (C4) is ranked 3rd, fixed surveillance (C8) is ranked 4th, effective guard and patrol by Pulako (C3) is ranked 5th, investigation (C9) is ranked 6th, addressing the Youth through town hall meetings (C7) is ranked 7th, effective guard and patrol by Vigilantes (C1) is ranked 8th and effective guard and patrol by Local Hunters (C2) is ranked 9th as the least effective. …”
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Decoding Urinary Tract Infection Trends: A 5-Year Snapshot from Central Portugal by Francisco Rodrigues, Patrícia Coelho, Sónia Mateus, Armando Caseiro, Hatem Eideh, Teresa Gonçalves, Miguel Castelo Branco

“…Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of strict infection control, targeted prevention measures, and rational antibiotic use to combat resistance. Ongoing surveillance and personalized treatment approaches are essential to improve UTI management and outcomes.…”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding High Salt Intake and Association With Hypertension Among Rural Women in Chandpur District of Bangladesh by Pradip Chandra, Aminul Islam, Shahara Robertson, Abu‐Al‐Rafe, Md. Abu Sayed, Afra Anjum Ahona, Mst. Nadira Parvin, Pradip Sen Gupta

“…The semi‐structured pretested WHO‐modified step‐wise approach to the non‐communicable disease risk factor surveillance (STEPS). Instrument version 3.1 module was used to administer the knowledge, attitude and practice questionnaire to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of the participants. …”
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Mortality and Years of Life Lost in Diabetes Mellitus and Its Subcategories in China and Its Provinces, 2005–2020 by Feixue Wang, Wei Wang, Peng Yin, Yunning Liu, Jiangmei Liu, Lijun Wang, Jinlei Qi, Jinlin You, Lin Lin, Maigeng Zhou

“…We estimated mortality and YLL of DM and its subcategories for 31 provinces in China during 2005–2020 using multisource data from the National Mortality Surveillance System (NMSS). Results. The age standardized mortality rate (ASMR) of DM increased from 12.18 per 100,000 in 2005 to 13.62 per 100,000 in 2020, which was an increase of 11.86%. …”
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Analisis Pengawasan Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Laut Terkait Ancaman Keamanan Perbatasan Laut Kabupaten Kepulauan Talaud, Filipina by Satrio Buana Putra, Yanuar Adi Legowo, Amril Ghaffar Sunny, Sigit Yudha Pratama

“…Incidents of illegal fishing and arms smuggling underscore the urgency of maritime border surveillance. A significant challenge is the limited naval assets of the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL). …”
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The COVID‐19 pandemic and associated declines in cancer incidence by race/ethnicity and census‐tract level SES, rurality, and persistent poverty status by Benmei Liu, Mandi Yu, Jeffrey Byrne, Katheen A. Cronin, Eric J. Feuer

“…Methods Utilizing the recent data from the United States National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program, we calculated delay‐ and age‐adjusted incidence rates for 13 cancer sites in 2020 and 2015–2019. …”
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Management and Outcome of Invasive Clindamycin-Resistant MRSA Community-Associated Infections in Children by Amanda E. Macias, Grant Stimes, Sheldon L. Kaplan, Jesus G. Vallejo, Kristina G. Hulten, J. Chase McNeil

“…Methods: Cases of invasive clindamycin-resistant MRSA infections in children were identified through an ongoing <i>S. aureus</i> surveillance study. Eligible cases were those occurring in otherwise healthy children from 2011–2021. …”
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Strengthening health systems to tackle oral diseases in Africa: Africa centers for disease control and prevention’s role by Moréniké Oluwátóyìn Foláyan, Moréniké Oluwátóyìn Foláyan, Adeyinka Ganiyat Ishola, Ahmed Bhayat, Ahmed Bhayat, Maha El Tantawi, Maha El Tantawi, Nicaise Ndembi

“…By leveraging its position and resources, the Africa CDC can take strategic actions to strengthen surveillance and data-driven policy development, provide technical assistance to Africa Union Member States for health system integration, support capacity building for oral health workforce development, promote preventive and community-based oral health interventions, facilitate cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing, mobilize resources and funding for oral health programs, and support the local production of oral health products. …”
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Predicting immunotherapy efficacy in endometrial cancer: focus on the tumor microenvironment by Liubov A. Tashireva, Irina V. Larionova, Irina V. Larionova, Nikita A. Ermak, Anastasia A. Maltseva, Ekaterina I. Livanos, Anna Yu. Kalinchuk, Marina N. Stakheyeva, Larisa A. Kolomiets

“…The resistance to immunotherapy is multifactorial mechanism, encompassed genetic and epigenetic alterations in tumor cells modulating immune checkpoint molecules, resulted in escaping immune surveillance. The tumor microenvironment can orchestrate an immunosuppressive milieu, attenuating the immune response and facilitating tumor progression. …”
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Metastatic pancreatic cancer now in remission: a case report and literature review by Charles W. Shi, Thomas J. VanderMeer, Anita Pudusseri

“…He remains on active surveillance. Overall, barring clear availability for targeted therapies, a metastatic PDAC of the tail may be considered to have a better prognosis than previously considered. …”
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Epidemiological analysis of reported acute glyphosate poisoning in Malaysia: identifying risk factors and high-risk groups (2006–2023) by Yin-Hui Leong, Noor Afiza Abdul Rani, Mohd Fadhli Razali, Nurul Iffah Amir Shah Ruddin, Fahim Mohamed, Nurul Izzah Ahmad

“…The study highlights the need for stricter regulations on glyphosate use and improved mental health support, to mitigate poisoning risks. Continued surveillance and public education are essential to address this public health issue.…”
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The development and validation of an UV-Vis spectrophotometric method for the determination of ciprofloxacin in raw material and dosage forms by Timothé Mavanga Mabaya, Jocelyn Mankulu Kakumba, Mannix Mayangi Makola, Adelard Mbenza Puati, Didi Mana Kialengila, Jean Mavar Tayey Mbay, Jeremie Mbinze

“… Introduction The quality control of medicines is crucial for market surveillance worldwide. With the growing problem of counterfeit drugs, it is important to protect the population from substandard medicines and equip professionals with effective analysis tools. …”
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