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Prevalence of Cryptococcal Antigenemia and Associated Factors among HIV/AIDS Patients at Felege-Hiwot Referral Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia
Published 2021-01-01“…In this study, the high rate of cryptococcal antigenemia was observed among hospitalized HIV/AIDS patients, and it is alarming and highlights the need for improving CD4 status, expanding serum cryptococcal antigen screening, and strengthening regular cryptococcal antigenemia surveillance systems.…”
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The Groundwater Geochemistry and the Human Health Risk Assessment of Drinking Water in an Area with a High Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu), Sri Lank...
Published 2021-01-01“…Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) has become an alarming health issue in Sri Lanka. The disease is more notable among farming communities and people who consume groundwater as their main source of drinking water. …”
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Medico-ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the treatment of skin diseases in Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu, India
Published 2025-02-01“…Conclusion: Results of the present study revealed that still the urban/sub-urban inhabitants are using medicinal plants available in the vicinity of their residence and, also it has been observed that the knowledge on the usage of medicinal plants and the diversity of the same are alarming for existence. The documented medicinal plants provide a basis for developing cost-effective and culturally appropriate treatments for common skin diseases prevalent in the region. …”
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Prevalence, correlates of postpartum depression during the COVID-19 pandemic; and validation of the arabic edinburgh postnatal depression scale among Lebanese women
Published 2025-01-01“…Conclusion The study highlights the significant burden of PPD among Lebanese women, with an alarmingly high prevalence. Key factors associated with PPD—such as anxiety, childbirth experience, and social support—are largely preventable and modifiable. …”
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Pattern and Predictors of Maternal Healthcare Services Utilization among Women of Reproductive Age in Lagos, Nigeria
Published 2025-01-01“…Background: The world still grapples with alarming maternal mortality rates, particularly in developing nations, including Nigeria. …”
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Shifting shadows: Assessing the habitat and climate change response of binturong (Arctictis binturong) in the conservation landscape of the Asian continent
Published 2025-03-01“…Further, future climate change projections (SSP245 and SSP585) revealed alarming declines in suitable habitat across all scenarios, with reductions reaching up to 93.78 % under the most severe emission scenario. …”
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Salvia deserti Decne., an endemic and rare subshrub from Arabian desert: antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic effects of leaf hydroethanolic extracts
Published 2025-02-01“…IntroductionDiabetes is a major health issue that has reached alarming levels worldwide. Although their effectiveness, the antidiabetic drugs have many side effects such as cardiovascular diseases, kidney failure, and hepatic complications. …”
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Appetite Suppression and Antiobesity Effect of a Botanical Composition Composed of Morus alba, Yerba mate, and Magnolia officinalis
Published 2016-01-01“…Obesity and its comorbidities continue to challenge the world at an alarming rate. Although the long term solution lies on lifestyle changes in the form of dieting and exercising, drug, medical food, or dietary supplement interventions are required for those who are already obese. …”
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Neural tube defects in a war-torn Tigray regional state of Ethiopia: a retrospective study of 54,626 deliveries
Published 2025-02-01“…Conclusion This study reveals the alarmingly high prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) in the Tigray region, with a birth prevalence of 262.5 per 10,000 births. …”
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Transport into the polar stratosphere from the Asian monsoon region
Published 2025-01-01“…<p>The Southeast Asian boundary layer has witnessed alarming pollution levels in recent years, which even affects the trace gas composition in the Southern Hemisphere by inter-hemispheric transport. …”
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It is time to tackle psychological determinants of obesity and eating disorders
Published 2019-03-01“…In developed countries, obesity and overweight are global public health challenges that are devastating health and economy, as they are increasing at an alarming rate, taking into account the fact that childhood obesity affects both developed and developing countries of all socio-economic groups, irrespective of age, sex or ethnicity [4]. …”
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Vaginal colonization, vertical transmission rate, antimicrobial susceptibility profile, and associated factors of potential neonatal pathogens among pregnant women at public health...
Published 2025-02-01“…Potential pathogen colonization newborn was significantly associated with duration of labor (p = 0.024) and low birth weight (p < 0.001).ConclusionThe finding of the present study revealed that vaginal colonization and vertical transmissions of potential pathogens and their antimicrobial resistance is still a significant problem. This alarms the urgency of evidence based-intervention to improve maternal and neonatal health.…”
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Nurses intention to stay in the nursing profession and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published 2025-02-01“…The nurses' intention to depart from the nursing profession is an alarming. Therefore, it’s imperative for healthcare policymakers and stakeholders to prioritize on retention strategies encompassing job satisfaction, recognition, incentives, career opportunities, professional support, and autonomy were necessary.…”
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Prevalence of Salmonella and Shigella species and their multidrug resistance patterns among pediatric populations in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published 2025-01-01“…Conclusion The pooled prevalence of Salmonella and Shigella and their multidrug resistance were alarmingly high in pediatric. The initial empirical treatment of pediatrics patients remains challenging and results high prevalence of antimicrobial resistance. …”
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Determining the status of ecosystem degradation trends and their implications for ecological integrity in the southern African grassland biome
Published 2025-04-01“…Despite this, several studies have reported alarming degradation and transformation of this biome, threatening its ecosystem functioning and services. …”
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Rates of Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections in Hospitalized Non-Immunocompromised Pediatric Patients: A 9-Year Retrospective Study at a Lebanese Tertiary Medica...
Published 2025-01-01“…MDR GNB infections represented 47.8% of the episodes, with alarming MDR rates among Escherichia coli (64.3%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (59.1%) and Acinetobacter species (70.6%). …”
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Infestation and damage status assessment of white mango scale (Aulacaspis tubercularis) insect at boloso sore and boloso bombe districts of Wolaita Zone South Ethiopia
Published 2024-12-01“…After the prevalence of WMS insect per tree yield was almost 44 kg and the reduction of yield was alarmingly increased to 228 kg per tree as shown by this study data. …”
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Early Detection and Intervention of Preschool-Aged Children Using Android-Based Monitoring during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Central Java
Published 2024-11-01“…Preschool age is widely recognized as a critical phase in child development, often referred to as the golden period, the window of opportunity, and the critical period. Alarming statistics from the Indonesian Ministry of Health reveal that 16% of Indonesian toddlers, amounting to 0.4 million children, experience developmental delays, encompassing fine and gross motor skills, hearing impairments, reduced cognitive abilities, and speech delays. …”
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Compassionate Use of Omadacycline in a Down Syndrome Pre-Schooler With Critically Ill Atypical Pneumonia Caused by Macrolide-Resistant Mycoplasma Pneumoniae
Published 2025-01-01“…The widespread application of targeted next-generation sequencing (t-NGS) in clinical practice demonstrates significant targeted advantages in rapid and accurate aetiological identification and antimicrobial resistance genes detection, particularly for difficult-to-culture, rare, or unexpected pathogens. An alarming surge of acquired macrolide resistance (MR) in Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) presents a substantial challenge for the clinical selection of pathogen-targeted antibiotics worldwide, especially for fluoroquinolone-restricted pediatric patients with limited options available.Case Presentation: In this case report, we present for the first time the compassionate use of omadacycline (OMC) in a Down syndrome pre-schooler with critically ill atypical pneumonia caused by macrolide-resistant MP. …”
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Human Capital, Economic Growth and Environmental Quality with Special Emphasis on Public Education Expenditures: An Application of DSGE Models
Published 2024-12-01“…The effects of ecological deviations and environmental destruction are alarming and cause concern for stakeholders and environmentalists. …”
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