Advancing Gender Equity in Health: The Role of Medical Women’s International Association by Wajiha Rizwan, Eleanor Nwadinobi

“…This editorial calls for global health professionals to unite in these efforts, ensuring accessible, equitable healthcare for all, regardless of gender. …”
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Caregivers’ experiences: major challenges families’ face in caring for people with chronic illnesses in Ethiopia by Kaleab Fikre

“…Chronic illnesses have become a significant global health threat, particularly to families who often bear the caring burden. …”
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Effect of Cordyceps militaris extract containing cordycepin on the adipogenesis and lipolysis of adipocytes by Kazuya Kusama, Kodai Oka, Yumi Yashiro, Kanoko Yoshida, Hiroaki Miyaoka, Kazuhiro Tamura

“…Obesity, a global health concern, results from an energy imbalance leading to lipid accumulation. …”
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Meeting the Contraceptive Needs of Key Populations Affected by HIV in Asia: An Unfinished Agenda by Tricia Petruney, Shanthi Noriega Minichiello, Misti McDowell, Rose Wilcher

“…The importance of better linkages between family planning and HIV policies and programs is now widely recognized by global health policymakers and donors. However, to date, most of the efforts to improve these linkages have been conducted in Africa. …”
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Effective Utilization of Data for Predicting COVID-19 Dynamics: An Exploration through Machine Learning Models by Dmytro Chumachenko, Tetiana Dudkina, Sergiy Yakovlev, Tetyana Chumachenko

“…This study is centered around the COVID-19 pandemic which has posed a global health concern for over three years. It emphasizes the importance of effectively utilizing epidemic simulation models for informed decision-making concerning epidemic control. …”
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COVID-19: Changing Trends and Its Impact on Future of Dentistry by Parin Bhanushali, Farhin Katge, Shantanu Deshpande, Vamsi Krishna Chimata, Shilpa Shetty, Debapriya Pradhan

“…The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) rapidly escalated into a worldwide pandemic, creating a global health and economic crisis. It is a novel virus which is distinct from SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV, with Chinese horseshoe bats being the most probable origin. …”
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The Genetics of Alzheimer’s Disease by Robert C. Barber

“…Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease that represents a growing global health crisis. Two major forms of the disease exist: early onset (familial) and late onset (sporadic). …”
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Hepatitis C Virus–Pediatric and Adult Perspectives in the Current Decade by Nanda Kerkar, Kayla Hartjes

“…Despite this, HCV continues to remain a global health burden, leading to cirrhosis as well as hepatocellular carcinoma, and is a reason for liver transplantation in the adult population. …”
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Inhibition of the PERK/TXNIP/NLRP3 Axis by Baicalin Reduces NLRP3 Inflammasome-Mediated Pyroptosis in Macrophages Infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Yan Fu, Jingjing Shen, Yinhong Li, Fanglin Liu, Bangzuo Ning, Yuejuan Zheng, Xin Jiang

“…Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) remains a significant threat to global health as it induces granuloma and systemic inflammatory responses during active tuberculosis. …”
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Alginate Nanoparticles Containing Cuminum cyminum and Zataria multiflora Essential Oils with Promising Anticancer and Antibacterial Effects by Mahmoud Osanloo, Razieh Ranjbar, Elham Zarenezhad

“…Cancer and bacterial infections are major global health concerns driving the need for innovative medicines. …”
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The application of procyanidins in diabetes and its complications: a review of preclinical studies by Yongchuang Zhang, Mengna Li, Haoyuan Liu, Yongfu Fan, Huan Huan Liu

“…Diabetes mellitus (DM) and its various complications, including diabetic nephropathy, retinopathy, neuropathy, cardiovascular disease, and ulcers, pose significant challenges to global health. This review investigates the potential of procyanidins (PCs), a natural polyphenolic compound, in preventing and managing diabetes and its complications. …”
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Extensive Inactive Neurocysticercosis: A Case Report in Mbeya, Southern Highlands of Tanzania by Makasi CE, Ngowi BJ, Stelzle D, Kilale AM, Mahande MJ, Welte TM, Winkler AS, Mmbaga BT

“…Charles Elias Makasi,1,2 Bernard James Ngowi,3 Dominik Stelzle,4 Andrew Martin Kilale,1 Michael Johnson Mahande,2,5 Tamara Margarete Welte,4 Andrea Sylvia Winkler,4,6 Blandina Theophil Mmbaga2,7 1National Institute for Medical Research, Muhimbili Medical Research Centre, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania; 2Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College of Tumaini University, Moshi, Tanzania; 3University of Dar Es Salaam, Mbeya College of Health and Allied Sciences, Mbeya, Tanzania; 4Department of Neurology and Center for Global Health, School of Medicine and Health, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany; 5Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Tanzania; 6Department of Community Medicine and Global Health, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; 7Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, TanzaniaCorrespondence: Charles Elias Makasi, Email charlesemakasi@gmail.comBackground: Neurocysticercosis (NCC) and Acquired Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are both highly prevalent in Africa. …”
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Improving community-based first response to out of hospital cardiac arrest (FirstCPR): protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial by Sandra Ware, Blake Angell, Julie Redfern, Clara Chow, Cate Ferry, Lee Taylor, Christopher Semsarian, Adrian Bauman, Janet E Bray, Simone Marschner, Michael Nelson, Saurabh Kumar, Matthew Vukasovic, Kevin Lai, Paul M Middleton, Pramesh Kovoor, Garry Jennings, Sonali Munot, Andrew Coggins, Alan Robert Denniss, Sarah Khanlari, Ian Opperman

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare workers towards COVID-19 in three states of Nigeria in 2022 by Alash’le Abimiku, Nifarta Andrew, Elima Jedy-Agba, Rita Okonkwo, Olumide Okunoye, Oyewole Oyedele, Martin Edun, Ugochi Ezenwelu, Asmau Aminu-Alhaji, Aondoakura Kombu, Timothy Attah, Jibreel Jumare, Kenneth Enwerem, Sophia Osawe, Victor Ejeh, Michaela Udioh, Okame Okah-Avae, Elonna Obak, Olusola Anuoluwapo Akanbi, Mary Okoli, Nnaemeka C Iriemenam, McPaul Okoye

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Joint effects of temperature and humidity with PM2.5 on COPD by Huan Minh Tran, Feng-Jen Tsai, Yuan-Hung Wang, Kang-Yun Lee, Jer-Hwa Chang, Chi-Li Chung, Chien-Hua Tseng, Chien-Ling Su, Yuan-Chien Lin, Tzu-Tao Chen, Kuan-Yuan Chen, Shu-Chuan Ho, Feng-Ming Yang, Sheng-Ming Wu, Kian Fan Chung, Kin-Fai Ho, Kai-Jen Chuang, Hsiao-Chi Chuang

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Perceived effectiveness and recommendations from a childbirth quality assurance and improvement programme in India’s private sector: a qualitative evaluation using the RE-AIM frame... by Katherine Semrau, Meghna Desai, Lauren Spigel, Somesh Kumar, Megan Marx Delaney, Lauren Bobanski, Suranjeen Pallipamula, Natalie Henrich, Tapas Sadasivan Nair, Hema Divakar, Rajat Chabba, Shweta Jindal, Gulnoza Usmanova, Sukanya Dutta, Aarushi Gupta, Sucheta Kinjawadekar, Priti Kumar, Priyanka Kumari, Prerna Mukharya, Hrishikesh Pai, Ameya Purandare, Pompy Sridhar

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Lyme disease associated neurological and musculoskeletal symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Ganesh Bushi, Ashok Kumar Balaraman, Shilpa Gaidhane, Suhas Ballal, Sanjay Kumar, Mahakshit Bhat, Shilpa Sharma, M Ravi Kumar, Aashna Sinha, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, Nishant Rai, Sanjit Sah, Ambanna Yappalparvi, Shailesh Kumar Samal, Doddolla Lingamaiah, Muhammed Shabil

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Elevating larval source management as a key strategy for controlling malaria and other vector-borne diseases in Africa by Fredros Okumu, Sarah J. Moore, Prashanth Selvaraj, Arnon Houri Yafin, Elijah O. Juma, GloriaSalome G. Shirima, Silas Majambere, Andy Hardy, Bart G. J. Knols, Betwel J. Msugupakulya, Marceline Finda, Najat Kahamba, Edward Thomsen, Ayman Ahmed, Sarah Zohdy, Prosper Chaki, Peter DeChant, Kimberly Fornace, Nicodem Govella, Steven Gowelo, Emmanuel Hakizimana, Busiku Hamainza, Jasper N. Ijumba, William Jany, Hmooda Toto Kafy, Emmanuel W. Kaindoa, Lenson Kariuki, Samson Kiware, Eliningaya J. Kweka, Neil F. Lobo, Dulcisária Marrenjo, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Charles Mbogo, Robert S. McCann, April Monroe, Bryson Alberto Ndenga, Halfan S. Ngowo, Eric Ochomo, Mercy Opiyo, Richard Reithinger, Chadwick Haadezu Sikaala, Allison Tatarsky, David Takudzwa, Fedra Trujillano, Ellie Sherrard-Smith

“…Financially supporting the scale-up of LSM with high-quality operations monitoring for vector control in combination with other core tools can facilitate better health. The global health community should reconsider how evidence and funding are used to support LSM initiatives. …”
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Seeking and encountering online information for menstrual health: a qualitative study among adolescent schoolgirls in Gianyar Regency and Denpasar City, Bali, Indonesia by Heather Suttor, Kadek Putri Yamayanti, Ni Luh Eka Purni Astiti, Tungga Dewi, Richard D. Chenhall, Ansariadi Ansariadi, Julie Hennegan

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Aluminum Poisoning with Emphasis on Its Mechanism and Treatment of Intoxication by Mehrdad Rafati Rahimzadeh, Mehravar Rafati Rahimzadeh, Sohrab Kazemi, Roghayeh Jafarian Amiri, Marzieh Pirzadeh, Ali Akbar Moghadamnia

“…Aluminum poisoning has been reported in some parts of the world. It is one of the global health problems that affect many organs. Aluminum is widely used daily by humans and industries. …”
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