Development and Validation of a Nomogram to Predict Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study from 82938 Adults in China by Qingqing Liu, Jie Yuan, Maerjiaen Bakeyi, Jie Li, Zilong Zhang, Xiaohong Yang, Fangming Gao

“…Background. The twin epidemic of overweight/obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major public health problem globally, especially in China. …”
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Glutamine-glutamate centered metabolism as the potential therapeutic target against Japanese encephalitis virus-induced encephalitis by Mengyuan Li, Hang Yuan, Xiaofei Yang, Yingfeng Lei, Jianqi Lian

“…Abstract Background Japanese encephalitis (JE) induced by Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) infection is the most prevalent diagnosed epidemic viral encephalitis globally. The underlying pathological mechanisms remain largely unknown. …”
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Isotemporal substitution of physical activity patterns and sitting time with obesity indicators among workers in São Paulo by Diego Sales, Gerson Ferrari, João Pedro da Silva Junior, Raiany Rosa Bergamo, Pedro Paulo de Oliveira Moda, Amauri dos Santos, Mauricio dos Santos, Victor Matsudo

“…These findings suggest that lifestyle interventions based on replacing sitting time with physical activity can reduce the obesity epidemic in adults.…”
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Immunogenicity of HIV-1 <i>Env</i> mRNA and <i>Env-Gag</i> VLP mRNA Vaccines in Mice by Qi Ma, Jing Yang, Xiaoguang Zhang, Hongxia Li, Yanzhe Hao, Xia Feng

“…Background: The development of a protective vaccine is critical for conclusively ending the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic. Methods: We constructed nucleotide-modified mRNA vaccines expressing HIV-1 Env and Gag proteins. …”
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Streptococcus halichoeri: Comparative Genomics of an Emerging Pathogen by Kirsi Aaltonen, Ravi Kant, Marjut Eklund, Mirja Raunio-Saarnisto, Lars Paulin, Olli Vapalahti, Thomas Grönthal, Merja Rantala, Tarja Sironen

“…Beginning in 2010, two concurrent epidemics were identified in Finland, in fur animals and domestic dogs, respectively. …”
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Resurgence of common respiratory viruses and mycoplasma pneumoniae after ending the zero-COVID policy in Shanghai by Pengcheng Liu, Menghua Xu, Lijuan Lu, Xunhua Zhu, Ran Jia, Niuniu Dong, Liyun Su, Jin Xu

“…China is now facing multiple respiratory pathogen epidemics with changing seasonality, altered age distribution, and increasing mixed infection rates among children in 2023. …”
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Assessing type-2 diabetes risk based on the Indian diabetes risk score among adults aged 45 and above in India by Karthika Maniyara, Prakash Babu Kodali

“…Additionally, strengthening health systems for early screening and management of diabetes and pre-diabetes is needed to prevent the diabetes epidemic.…”
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Antimicrobial resistance and epidemiological patterns of Streptococcus pyogenes in Türkiye by Nihan Ünübol, Nese Caglayan, Sinan Cebeci, Yeşim Beşli, Banu Sancak, Neval Yurttutan Uyar, Siavosh Salmanzadeh Ahrabi, Masoud Alebouyeh, Tanıl Kocagöz

“…Conclusions: This study revealed that emm types 1, 12 and 89 as S. pyogenes strain genotypes were responsible for epidemic infections in Türkiye. PFGE genotyping and emm typing were found to provide better phylogenetic classification in the investigation of S. pyogenes epidemiology.…”
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Provision of Managerial Skills by Micro Credit Institutions and Sustainability of MSMEs During COVID-19 Pandemic in Kigezi Region South Western Uganda by Kyabarongo, Benon, Moses, Agaba, Siraje, Kaaya

“…This suggests that microcredit institutions' provision of managerial skills has a beneficial impact on the viability of MSMEs during the COVID-19 epidemic in Uganda's Kigezi Sub-Region. The researchers advise emphasizing training (managerial skills), especially in financial management to support their clients in regularly improving their business performance, and most cases should be tailored toward the training needs of the clients. …”
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Varying circumstances surrounding opioid toxicity deaths across ethno-racial groups in Ontario, Canada: a population-based descriptive cross-sectional study by Tara Gomes, Mina Tadrous, Sophie A Kitchen, Frank Crichlow, Tonya J Campbell, Cynthia Damba, Colin H Johnson, Ashley Smoke

“…Introduction The North American toxic drug crisis has been framed as an epidemic primarily affecting white people. However, evidence suggests that deaths are rising among racialised people. …”
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A comparative cohort study of post-COVID-19 conditions based on physical examination records in ChinaResearch in context by Zhong Liu, Boqiang Hu, Tao Zeng, Cuiping You, Nan Li, Yongjing Liu, Jie Zhang, Chenbing Liu, Piaopiao Jin, Xiaoxi Feng, Jun Chen, Jinyan Huang

“…At the end of 2022, over 90% of the Chinese population was infected by SARS-CoV-2 within 35 days because of adjustments to epidemic prevention and control policies. This short-term change provides an unprecedented opportunity for comparative studies on COVID-19 infection among large populations. …”
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The prevention opportunities of retinopathy in diabetic patients – position paper endorsed by the Polish Lipid Association by Maciej Banach, Stanisław Surma, Grzegorz Dzida, Jacek Jóźwiak, Bogusław Okopień, Jacek Rysz, Konrad Szosland, Andrzej Grzybowski

“…Thus, given the obesity (the prevalence of 30% in Poland) and diabetes (10% which is predicted to be doubled in next 25 years) epidemic, we should look for the effective methods not only to optimize fasting blood glucose and haemoglobin A1C, but also atherogenic dyslipidaemia and their complications, including retinopathy. …”
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Analysis of the Distribution Pattern and Prophage Types in <i>Candidatus Liberibacter</i> Asiaticus ‘Cuimi’ Kumquat by Wen-Ting Li, Xiao-Feng Teng, Li He, Bin Guan, Cui-Ling He, Jian-Jun Liu, Ke-Ling Chen, Zheng Zheng, Jian He

“…This study aims to investigate the genetic diversity of the Huanglongbing (HLB) bacterium across different tissues of the ‘Cuimi’ kumquat, offering a theoretical basis for understanding the HLB epidemic in Dechang County, Sichuan. The research focuses on the absolute quantification of the HLB bacterium in seven specific tissues of the ‘Cuimi’ kumquat, including new leaves, upper phloem of branches, fruit peduncle, pith, fruit axis, old leaves, and lower phloem of branches. …”
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Understanding the dynamics of compliance to smoke-free policy regulations: Exploring the perspectives of venue owners and staff in Türkiye by Ezgi Baltacı, Aslı Çarkoğlu, Sejal Saraf, Toker Ergüder, Gül Ergör, Mutlu Hayran, Connie Hoe

“…A comprehensive approach to addressing the tobacco epidemic as a multifaceted public health issue is essential.…”
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HCV and HIV co-infection among people who inject drugs in Vietnam by Vu Toan THINH, Li LI, Dréan MATTHIEU, Van Dinh HOA, Nguyen Huu ANH, Le Minh GIANG

“…PWID have driven the HIV epidemic in Vietnam but information on HIV/HCV co-infection is limited. …”
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Consistent Condom Use and Associated Factors among HIV-Positive Clients on Antiretroviral Therapy in North West Ethiopian Health Center, 2016 GC by Mohammed Seid Ali, Eleni Tesfaye Tegegne, Mekibib Kassa Tesemma, Kaleab Tesfaye Tegegne

“…Inconsistent use of condom by People Living with Human Immune Deficiency Virus or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome on Antiretroviral Therapy will lead to further worsening the Human Immune Deficiency Virus infection epidemic and reinfection with new drug resistant viral strains. …”
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Epidemiology and response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Dadaab Refugee Camp Complex, Kenya, March 2020–December 2022 by Maurice Ope, Raymond Musyoka, Abdihakim Kosar, Mohammed Osman, Abdijamal Hassan, Hussein Mohammed, Penina Munyua, Bonventure Juma, Elizabeth Hunsperger, Sofia Mohammed, John Burton, Rachel B. Eidex

“…Conclusions: Despite a low AR and UNHCR's swift and comprehensive response, refugees' CFR was high, underscoring their vulnerability and need for targeted interventions during epidemic responses.…”
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Developing a Transparent Anaemia Prediction Model Empowered With Explainable Artificial Intelligence by Muhammad Sajid Farooq, Muhammad Hassan Ghulam Muhammad, Oualid Ali, Zahid Zeeshan, Muhammad Saleem, Munir Ahmad, Sagheer Abbas, Muhammad Adnan Khan, Taher M. Ghazal

“…The worldwide health epidemic of anaemia which is a condition with low levels of red blood cells or haemoglobin requires accurate prediction models to act promptly and improve patient outcomes because it is widespread and has different causes. …”
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Proinflammatory Tear Cytokines in Human Adenoviral Keratoconjunctivitis and Clinical Eye Severity by Santacruz Valdés C, Ponce-Rosas ER, Jimenez-Martinez MC

“…Therefore, this study aimed to establish the relationship between tear cytokine levels and disease severity in patients with epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC).Methods: Fourteen consecutive patients with EKC, confirmed with HAdV8 infection, were included. …”
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Dynamic analysis and optimal control of a hybrid fractional monkeypox disease model in terms of external factors by Saima Rashid, Abdul Bariq, Ilyas Ali, Sobia Sultana, Ayesha Siddiqa, Sayed K. Elagan

“…This study examines the evolution of the MPXV epidemic in Canada with an emphasis on the effects of control employing actual data. …”
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