Ethnobotanical survey on anti-tuberculosis plants in Mbujimayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo by Malangu Lambert Muamba, Kitambala Marsi Mbayo, Numbi Evodie Wa Ilunga, Ilunga Eddy Mbuyu, Kabeya Justin Kanda, Otete François Dikala, Ebalantshim Daniel Munakongo, Mwinensenge James Maloba, Nonga Welcome Muyumba, Kalonji Serge Mbuyi, Muya Richard Kalunga, Tsheko Manya, Kihuya Eddy Ngoy, B. J. Kanangila, Mutombo Emery Kalonda, Kankenza Léonard Kalanda, Simbi Jean-Baptiste Lumbu, Clement L. LIYONGO

“…Results The survey identified 56 plant species belonging to 25 botanical families, with Rubiaceae (10.7%), Asteraceae (10.7%), Phyllanthaceae (8.9%), and Fabaceae (7.2%) being the most represented. …”
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Toward autism spectrum disorders and Williams-Beuren syndrome co-occurrence condition in Tunisian patients: Genetic insights by Rim Khelifi, Afef Jelloul, Houda Ajmi, Wafa Slimani, Sarra Dimassi, Khouloud Rjiba, Manel Dardour, Moez Gribaa, Ali Saad, Soumaya Mougou-Zerelli

“…However, recessive genetic origins should also be considered, particularly in consanguineous families. Furthermore, our findings highlight the potential role of genetic factors and regulatory elements within the deleted region in modulating gene expression, notably the HIP1 gene. …”
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An observational, multigenerational platform for health systems and population health interventions to minimise intergenerational transmission of non-communicable diseases in India... by Vaman Khadilkar, Tarun Reddy Katapally, Jasmin Bhawra, Neha Kajale, Rubina Mandlik, Vivek Patwardhan, Demi Miriam, Dipali Ladkat, Chidvilas More, Ketan Gondhalekar, Anuradha Vaman Khadilkar

“…As of November 2024, 1070 families from 14 villages have been enrolled (1264 preadolescents and 2140 parents). …”
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Study protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial of comparing enhanced acceptance and commitment therapy plus (+) added to usual aftercare versus usual aftercare only, in... by Imran Khan, Stephanie J. C. Taylor, Clare Robinson, Elisavet Moschopoulou, Paul McCrone, Liam Bourke, Mohamed Thaha, Kamaldeep Bhui, Derek Rosario, Damien Ridge, Sheila Donovan, Ania Korszun, Paul Little, Adrienne Morgan, Olivier Quentin, Rebecca Roylance, Peter White, Trudie Chalder

“…If shown to be effective and cost-effective then commissioners, providers and cancer charities will know how to improve QoL in cancer survivors and their families. Trial registration ISRCTN: ISRCTN67900293 . …”
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Does drug dispensing influence patients’ medication knowledge and medication adherence? A systematic review and meta-analysis by Elizabete Priscila Costa Santana, Haidelucia Rodrigues Vieira Javarini, Dyego Carlos Souza Anacleto de Araújo, Sabrina Cerqueira-Santos, Tiago Marques Reis, Genival Araujo dos Santos-Junior, Kérilin Stancine Santos Rocha

“…Our findings can support evidence-based decisions, guiding the planning and development of public policies and interventions which improve drug dispensing for patients, families, and communities.…”
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Putative regulatory functions of SNPs associated with bronchial asthma, arterial hypertension and their comorbid phenotype by I. A. Goncharova, E. Yu. Bragina, I. Zh. Zhalsanova, M. B. Freidin, M. S. Nazarenko

“…These SNPs can affect binding affinity of transcription factors of the Pou and Klf4 families, as well as the expression levels of the TLR4 and SERPINA1 genes. …”
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Multilevel analysis of prevalence and determinants of diarrhea among under-five children in Somalia: insights from the Somalia demographic and health survey 2020 by Hamse Arab Ali, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nuh, Hamse Adam Abdi, Abdisalam Hassan Muse

“…Notably, sociodemographic factors significantly influenced this prevalence. Families within the second wealth category exhibited reduced odds of diarrhea (AOR = 0.699; 95% CI: 0.522–0.936), with those in the middle wealth category experiencing even lower odds (AOR = 0.524; CI: 0.391–0.702). …”
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Analisis Framing Pemberitaan Program Kerja Makan Siang Gratis Prabowo-Gibran Dalam Media Online Liputan6.Com Dan Republika.co.id by Fadisa Rahma Devi Triana, Muhammad Thoyib Amali

“…One of their main campaign promises is a free lunch program aimed at students, which aims to improve nutrition, student well-being, and reduce the economic burden on families. This program covers various levels of education, from elementary school to high school, even including students in Islamic boarding schools. …”
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Unraveling the genetic spectrum of inherited deaf-blindness in Portugal by Telma Machado, Telmo Cortinhal, Ana Luísa Carvalho, Francisco Teixeira-Marques, Rufino Silva, Joaquim Murta, João Pedro Marques

“…Results Eighty-four patients (58.3% males; mean age 40.0 ± 17.9 years) from 71 families were included. Usher syndrome was the most frequent etiology (71.4%) followed by Polyneuropathy, hearing loss, ataxia, retinitis pigmentosa, and cataract syndrome (6.0%), Autosomal dominant optic atrophy plus (4.8%) and cone-rod dystrophy and hearing loss (4.8%). …”
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Prevalence of tooth decay in deciduous and permanent teeth in a schoolchildren population: an epidemiological investigation by Silvia Fanelli, Letizia Lugli, Francesca Chiara De Razza, Francesca Gazzani, Saveria Loberto, Elisabetta Cretella Lombardo, Francesco Fabi, Arianna Malara

“…This underlines the importance of communication with families, which is also one of the main goals of this work.…”
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Explore the factors related to the death of offspring under age five and appraise the hazard of child mortality using machine learning techniques in Bangladesh by Ashikur Rahman, Md. Habibur Rahman

“…The bivariate analysis showed that the child mortality rate was higher among the children whose mothers were uneducated, impoverished, underweight, aged 35-49, and gave birth before age 20. Families’ water sources and religious connections had no statistically significant impact on child mortality. …”
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Exploring Health Educational Interventions for Children With Congenital Heart Disease: Scoping Review by Neda Barbazi, Ji Youn Shin, Gurumurthy Hiremath, Carlye Anne Lauff

“…Studies aimed to improve coping, self-management, and knowledge for children with CHD and their families. The most frequently used assessment method was the independent samples t test (n=4) for pre- and postassessments, and all 11 studies used questionnaires, 8 of which incorporated qualitative feedback. …”
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Perspectives on Swedish Regulations for Online Record Access Among Adolescents With Serious Health Issues and Their Parents: Mixed Methods Study by Josefin Hagström, Charlotte Blease, Arja Harila, Päivi Lähteenmäki, Isabella Scandurra, Maria Hägglund

“…In Sweden, the current regulatory framework restricts ORA for minors and their guardians when the minor is aged between 13 and 15 years. Families of adolescents with complex health care needs often desire health information to manage their child’s care and involve them in their care. …”
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Natural and Migration Balance of the Population in Sibiu County Between 1992 and 2021 by Raularian RUSU, Ciprian MOLDOVAN, Titus MAN, Elena-Manuela BÎRSĂNUC, Cosmina-Daniela URSU

“…Areas around the city of Sibiu, especially the commune of Șelimbăr and the town of Cisnădie, have experienced a huge demographic growth, due to migration, but also due to the natural balance rate, which increased suddenly because most of the migrants are young families. Similar situations, although at a lower scale, were recorded in other communes around the city of Sibiu, such as Șura Mare, Șura Mică and Cristian, as well as in communes in Hârtibaciu Plateau (Roșia, Nocrich, Vurpăr, Merghindeal, Chirpăr, Iacobeni), characterised by high birth rates. …”
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Screening of West Siberian patients with primary congenital glaucoma for CYP1B1 gene mutations by D. E. Ivanoshchuk, S. V. Mikhailova, O. G. Fenkova, E. V. Shakhtshneider, A. Z. Fursova, I. V. Bychkov, M. I. Voevoda

“…Most cases of PСG are sporadic, but familial cases with an autosomal recessive (predominantly) and autosomal dominant (rare) type of inheritance have been described. …”
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Analysis of geothermal impact on metabolite compounds of heat-tolerant plant species using clustering and similarity cliff by N.B. Maulydia, K. Khairan, T.E. Tallei, F. Mohd Fauzi, R. Idroes

“…Clustering analysis and similarity cliff were assessed by employing the simplified molecular input line-entry system and fragment-based fingerprint.FINDINGS: Fifteen different plant species from diverse families—Apocynaceae, Asteraceae, Euphorbiaceae, Fabaceae, Lamiaceae, Moraceae, Pteridaceae, Rhamnaceae, and Verbenaceae were found in this study. …”
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Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) implementations to control cholera outbreak in Oromia region, Ethiopia by Dabesa Gobena, Esayas Kebede Gudina, Getahun Fetensa, Tizta Tilahun Degfie, Tessema Debela, Afework Tamiru, Zenebu Begna Bayissa, Dereje Diriba, Tarekegn Sarbessa, Daniel Bekele, Natinel Teferi, Achalu Layesa, Abate Zewdie, Dawit Worku Ayele, Meron Debebe Mersha, Chala Bafikadu, Senahara Korsa Wake, Lemi Abebe, Tesfaye Kebebew, Tefera Goshu, Birhanu Kenate, Yadeta Dessie, Zeleke Mekonnen

“…The RCCE interventions and awareness creation need to begin with the small units of the community structures, including individuals and families and have to happen continuously with the community, and health workers' involvement at all level. …”
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Metabolic resistance to pyrethroids with possible involvement of non-coding ribonucleic acids in Anopheles funestus, the major malaria vector in western Kenya by Isaiah Debrah, Daibin Zhong, Maxwell G. Machani, Godfrey Nattoh, Kevin O. Ochwedo, Collins M. Morang’a, Ming-Chieh Lee, Linda E. Amoah, Andrew K. Githeko, Yaw A. Afrane, Guiyun Yan

“…Whole transcriptomic analysis showed that most gene families associated with pyrethroid resistance comprised non-coding RNAs (67%), followed by immunity proteins (10%), cytochrome P450s (6%), cuticular proteins (5%), olfactory proteins (4%), glutathione S-transferases (3%), UDP-glycosyltransferases (2%), ATP-binding cassettes (2%) and carboxylesterases (1%). …”
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“Space to see the future”? A political economy analysis of child and adolescent mental health and well-being in Ethiopia including routes for change by Kibur Engdawork, Kibur Engdawork, Kibur Engdawork, Lucia D’Ambruoso, Lucia D’Ambruoso, Lucia D’Ambruoso, Lucia D’Ambruoso, Lucia D’Ambruoso, Lucia D’Ambruoso, Tsion Hailu, Tsion Hailu, Tsion Hailu, Mahlet Yared, Mahlet Yared, Girma M. Geletu, Girma M. Geletu, Semere G. Baraki, Semere G. Baraki, Elias Sebsibe, Pamela Abbott

“…Service delivery was further complicated by widespread and normalised violence against children and young people, low knowledge and awareness among children and families, entrenched stigma and gender inequities, and ethnic tensions, conflict and displacement. …”
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