Perspectives of push-pull-mooring effects on a desire for switching to alternative crops among tobacco farmers in Thailand: A qualitative study by Chakkraphan Phetphum, Artittaya Wangwonsin, Atchara Prajongjeep, Saksin Simsin

“…Introduction Tobacco use contributes significantly to premature deaths worldwide. A key strategy to curb tobacco consumption involves limiting the tobacco supply through the transition to substitute crops. …”
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Prognostic Value of Atherosclerotic Extent in Diabetic Patients with Nonobstructive Coronary Artery Disease by Yipu Ding, Zinuan Liu, Guanhua Dou, Xia Yang, Xi Wang, Dongkai Shan, Bai He, Jing Jing, Yundai Chen, Junjie Yang

“…During a median follow-up of 31.77 months, 50 major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) (6.15%) were experienced, including 2 cardiovascular deaths, 14 nonfatal myocardial infarctions, 27 unstable anginas requiring hospitalization, and 7 strokes. …”
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The spatial and temporal pattern of COVID-19 and its effect on humans’ development in China by X. Xie, E. Naminse, S. Liu, Q. Yi

“…In early March, there was a significant reduction in the existing number of cases, and the number of deaths also decreased. At the provincial level, the spatial distribution of the number of cumulative confirmed cases in China was divided into four patterns: Hubei was the initial core region; the eastern provinces adjacent to Hubei formed the second concentrated pattern; the western provinces adjacent to Hubei and the northeastern and southeastern provinces which were separated from Hubei by one province belonged to the third distribution pattern; while the rest of the provinces in the north, south and west showing sporadic distribution patterns formed the fourth. …”
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Long-Term Results of the Etiotropic Therapy of Subcompensed Liver Cirrhosis in the Outcome of Chronic Hepatitis C by P. O. Bogomolov, A. O. Bueverov, V. E. Bakirova, E. O. Lyusina, E. A. Fedosyina, S. V. Koblov, O. V. Sumtsova

“…The assessment of laboratory data revealed a decrease in the median of total bilirubin by 13.6 μmol/l, as well as an increase in the median of serum albumin by 9.7 g/L and the median of platelets by 41,700/μl. Two deaths were reported due to hepatocellular cancer (HCC) and bleeding from esophageal varices. …”
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Prediction of Colorectal Cancer Risk Using a Genetic Risk Score: The Korean Cancer Prevention Study-II (KCPS-II) by Jaeseong Jo, Chung Mo Nam, Jae Woong Sull, Ji Eun Yun, Sang Yeun Kim, Sun Ju Lee, Yoon Nam Kim, Eun Jung Park, Heejin Kimm, Sun Ha Jee

“…Colorectal cancer (CRC) is among the leading causes of cancer deaths and can be caused by environmental factors as well as genetic factors. …”
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Epidemiology of snake bites and envenomations in the Bofidji Group – West, Equateur Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo by Blaise Engomba Mokekola, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Guy Bayeli Ilumbe, Idrissa Zabo Assumani, Aristarque Mulonda, Monizi Mawunu, Gires Mboyo Engomba, Colette Ashande Masengo, Godefroid Libono Ekamba

“… Introduction Snakebites are a major public health concern in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and tropical Africa, causing thousands of deaths and disabilities annually. Limited access to antivenom and modern healthcare forces rural communities to rely on traditional remedies. …”
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Epidemiology of urinary tract infections in the Middle East and North Africa, 1990–2021 by Fatemeh Amiri, Saeid Safiri, Reza Aletaha, Mark J. M. Sullman, Kamaleddin Hassanzadeh, Ali-Asghar Kolahi, Shahnam Arshi

“…Results In 2019, the MENA region recorded an incidence rate of 4,033.4 per 100,000 (95% UIs: 3,553.7–4,548.7) and 7,687 deaths (95% UIs: 6,663–8,969). The DALY rate was 41.3 per 100,000 (95% UIs: 36.1–47.2), which was highest among older adults, reaching a peak in the 80–89 age range, and increasing with age, particularly from the 50 + age groups. …”
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SARS-CоV-2 spread in humans and animals by T. P. Akimiva, V. P. Semakina, M. N. Mitrofanova, M. V. Zhiltsova, E. S. Vystavkina, D. G. Isakova, D. B. Andreychuk, A. K. Karaulov, I. A. Chvala, A. E. Metlin

“…Since then, the disease infected over 153 million people and became the cause of more than 3 million deaths all over the world. Among the leaders in the confirmed cases are the USA, India, Brazil, France, Turkey and Russia. …”
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Psoralidin: emerging biological activities of therapeutic benefits and its potential utility in cervical cancer by Tanya Tripathi, Apoorva Chaudhary, Divya Janjua, Udit Joshi, Nikita Aggarwal, Chetkar Chandra Keshavam, Alok Chandra Bharti

“…Cervical cancer (CaCx) is the fourth most prevalent cancer in women contributing to 341,831 annual deaths globally in 2020. Owing to its high mortality rate, the identification of novel inhibitors preventing CaCx progression is of utmost importance. …”
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Radiofrequency ablation combined with immunotherapy to treat hepatocellular carcinoma: a comprehensive review by Gui-Lin Xie, Zhi-Han Zhong, Tai-Wei Ye, Zun-Qiang Xiao

“…Abstract Background and aim Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a highly immunogenic tumor and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide with an increasing incidence. Therefore, the combination of immunotherapy with other approaches, such as anti-angiogenic agents and local area therapy, has become a new strategy for HCC treatment. …”
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Rapid aging of influenza epidemics in China from 2005/06 to 2016/17: A population-based study by Weibo Tang, Hao Lei, Nan Zhang, Yaojing Wang, Shimeng Cai, Shuyi Ji, Lei Yang, Mengya Yang, Can Chen, Shigui Yang, Dayan Wang, Yuelong Shu

“…Conclusions: Based on estimates of excess mortality due to influenza from 2010/11 to 2014/15, by 2050, the annual number of respiratory disease-related deaths associated with influenza is projected to increase 2.5-fold. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Tear Film and Corneal Surface in Chronic Smokers and Non Smokers: A Cross-sectional Study by Ruchi Dabas, Meena Kumari, Manisha Rathi, Monika Dahiya, Rajni Yadav, Sumit Sachdeva

“…Introduction: Tobacco smoking is the primary avoidable cause of mortality, resulting in the deaths of seven million people worldwide annually. …”
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Effect of Oral Administration with Lactobacillus plantarum CAM6 Strain on Sows during Gestation-Lactation and the Derived Impact on Their Progeny Performance by César Betancur, Yordan Martínez, Guillermo Tellez-Isaias, Rogel Castillo, Xinghua Ding

“…Plantarum CAM6 supplementation in sows’ feeding did not affect (P>0.05) the reproductive performance of the sows; however, the number of deaths for their offspring before weaning (P≤0.05) decreased. …”
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Comparison of effectiveness in smoking cessation using nicotine replacement therapy and electronic cigarettes by Adrianna Kopaczyńska, Katarzyna Szafrańska, Szymon Niemirka, Aleksandra Janiak, Kinga Dominiczak, Łukasz Grądalski, Filip Dębicki

“… Nicotine, a potent psychoactive alkaloid found in tobacco leaves, is recognized for its high addictive potential, contributing to over 8 million deaths annually according to the World Health Organization. …”
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Health inequities among persons with disabilities: a global scoping review by Emre Umucu, Andrew A. Vernon, Deyu Pan, Sang Qin, Guillermina Solis, Rebecca Campa, Beatrice Lee

“…Despite international and national policies affirming the rights of persons with disabilities, healthcare disparities persist, with studies revealing higher rates of unmet medical needs, avoidable deaths, and dissatisfaction with healthcare services among this population. …”
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Survival after Locoregional Treatments for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Cohort Study in Real-World Patients by Simona Signoriello, Annalisa Annunziata, Nicola Lama, Giuseppe Signoriello, Paolo Chiodini, Ilario De Sio, Bruno Daniele, Giovanni G. Di Costanzo, Fulvio Calise, Graziano Olivieri, Vincenzo Castaldo, Rosario Lanzetta, Guido Piai, Giampiero Marone, Mario Visconti, Mario Fusco, Massimo Di Maio, Francesco Perrone, Ciro Gallo, Giovanni B. Gaeta

“…Overall 425 subjects were analyzed, with 385 (91%) deaths after a median followup of 7.7 years. OS did not significantly differ between RFA and PEI (HR 1.11, 95% CI 0.79–1.57), between surgery and RFA/PEI (HR 0.95, 95% CI 0.64–1.41) and between TACE/TAE and RFA/PEI (HR 0.88, 95% CI 0.66–1.17). 5-year OS probabilities were 0.14 for RFA, 0.18 for PEI, 0.27 for surgery, and 0.15 for TACE/TAE. …”
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Assessment of Management Factors Influencing Vaccination Against Cholera in the Health District of Katana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo by Irène Ntererwa-Nsimire, Leonid M Irenge, Paulin B Mutombo, Eric M Mafuta, Jean-Luc Gala, Dosithée Ngo-Bebe

“…Cholera remains a major healthcare issue in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with recurrent cholera outbreaks in its eastern provinces since 1994. Cholera cases and deaths increased from 18 403 and 302 in 2022 to 52 570 and 470 in 2023. …”
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Lucidin from <i>Rubia cordifolia</i> Outperforms FDA-Approved Lapatinib as a Potential Multitargeted Candidate for Breast Cancer Signalling Proteins by Akram Ahmed Aloqbi, Hadil Alahdal, Amany I. Alqosaibi, Mashael M. Alnamshan, Ibtesam S. Al-Dhuayan, Ahood A. Al-Eidan, Hind A. S. Alzahrani, Nouf K. ALaqeel, Fatmah Hazza Alsharif, Abeer Al Tuwaijri

“…<b>Background:</b> Breast cancer remains a significant global health concern, with approximately 2.3 million diagnosed cases and 670,000 deaths annually. Current targeted therapies face challenges such as resistance and adverse side effects. …”
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Cold-induced metabolic adaptations in the large yellow croaker Larimichthys crocea by Yang Gao, Huirong Lv, Chengzhang Huang, Xiaoyu Qu, Zhangjie Chu, Weiye Li, Xiaolong Yin, Jungyeol Park, Dejun Feng, Junwook Hur

“…However, due to its intolerance to low temperatures, overwintering often results in deaths, causing significant economic losses. In a controlled laboratory experiment, we assessed the impact of temperature and water current on the overwintering behavior of large yellow croaker using a swimming flume. …”
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Study on the Role and Pathological and Immune Responses of Silver Nanoparticles Against Two <i>Aeromonas salmonicida</i> subsp. <i>salmonicida</i> Strains at Different Virulence Le... by Yunqiang Guo, Chaoli Zheng, Yingfei Wang, Yongji Dang, Ruiyuan Li, Ye Tao, Yucheng Yang, Xiaofeng Sun, Zekun Song, Pengcheng Sun, Qian Zhang, Dandan Qian, Wenhao Ren, Xiyu Cao, Bowen Wang, Mengxi Xu, Bingyang Jiang, Yujing Li, Qing Sun, Jinye Wang, Lei Zheng, Yanling Sun

“…In vivo, rainbow trout challenged by immersed or intraperitoneally injected infection, the 10 µg/mL AgNP-treated groups, both showed delayed deaths and lower mortalities compared to the control groups, without any clinical signs and pathological changes. …”
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