Exploring Echinacea angustifolia for anti-viral compounds against Zika virus RNA-dependent RNA polymerase: a computational study by Mai M. El-Daly, Leena H. Bajrai, Thamir A. Alandijany, Isra M. Alsaady, Hattan S. Gattan, Meshari M. Alhamdan, Vivek Dhar Dwivedi, Esam I. Azhar

“…Abstract The Zika virus (ZIKV), a member of the Flaviviridae family, has caused multiple widespread outbreaks, posing significant challenges to global health. This study explores the potential of compounds from Echinacea angustifolia (E. angustifolia) to inhibit the activity of ZIKV’s RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RDRP), a key enzyme in the viral replication process and an ideal candidate for antiviral therapy. …”
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Progress towards 90-90-90 and 95-95-95 strategy implementations and HIV positivity trends in the City of Johannesburg by J C Y Nyasulu, I Maposa

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Household transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in a rural area in South Africa by G Maimela, C E Martin, M Chersich, B Bello, J Mauti, T Bäernighausen, S Kohler, A Almuedo-Riera, S Luchters, S Sawry

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Impact of adjuvant trastuzumab therapy and its discontinuation on cardiac function and mortality in patients with early-stage breast cancer: An analysis based on the Japanese Recei... by Keiko Miyazato, Hiroshi Ohtsu, Akihiko Shimomura, Naohiro Yonemoto, Chikako Shimizu, Kazuhiro Sase, Shinichiro Ueda

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Smoking as a risk factor for lung cancer in women and men: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Sanne A E Peters, Mark Woodward, Paul Mitchell, Rachel R Huxley, Gemma Taylor, Linda M O’Keeffe

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Charting a new course: advancing maternal and neonatal health through collaborative innovation by Sreekanth Viswanathan

“…The journal’s future goals include expanding its editorial team and focusing on emerging global health issues in maternal and neonatal health. …”
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Lifelong Learning in Pediatric Infectious Diseases by Vikram S Kumar

“…Pediatric infectious diseases pose significant challenges to global health, necessitating a thorough understanding of their epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies. …”
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Kidney disease among adults on tenofovir-based second-line antiretroviral therapy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Sabina F. Mugusi, Grace A. Shayo, Philip G. Sasi, Lulu S. Fundikira, Eric A. Aris, Christopher R. Sudfeld, Ferdinand M. Mugusi

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SEROPREVALENCE OF HEPATITIS C AMONG THE APPARENTLY HEALTHYBLOOD DONORS OF KARACHI by Maeesa Wadood et al

“… Hepatitis C is a global health issue. Pakistan is among the prevalent countries for hepatitis C virus (HCV). …”
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District Health System performance in South Africa: Are current monitoring systems optimal? by P Barron, H Mahomed, T C Masilela, K Vallabhjee, H Schneider

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A Comparison of Medial-congruent, Ultracongruent, and Cruciate-retaining Bearings Using a Single Cruciate-retaining Total Knee Design by Alexander V. Strait, MS, Eric J. Wilson, MD, Henry Ho, MS, Kevin B. Fricka, MD, Robert A. Sershon, MD

“…Clinically important differences favoring MC bearings were found with Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Global Health Physical scores at 1 year; however, longer follow-up is necessary to determine if this trend holds.…”
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Air pollution exposures in early life and brain development in children (ABC): protocol for a pregnancy cohort study by John Kinuthia, R Scott McClelland, Barbra A Richardson, Elizabeth Maleche-Obimbo, Brent R Collett, Sarah Benki-Nugent, Faridah H Were, Anne M Riederer, Michael Gatari, CJ Karr, Edmund YW Seto, Beatrice C Mutai, Susan Wamithi, Priscilla Wanini Edemba, Timothy V Larson, Julian D Marshall

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Political economy analysis of health financing reforms in times of crisis: findings from three case studies in south-east Asia by Sophie Witter, Maria Paola Bertone, Sushil Baral, Ghanshyam Gautam, Saugat K. C. Pratap, Aungsumalee Pholpark, Nurmala Selly Saputri, Arif Budi Darmawan, Nina Toyamah, Rizki Fillaili, Valeria de Oliveira Cruz, Susan Sparkes

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Will South Africa meet the Sustainable Development Goals target for maternal mortality by 2030? by Y Pillay, J M Moodley

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Learning in the district health system: How can meetings become spaces of reflection? by O Motshweneng, S Elloker, L Gilson

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Mitochondrial DNA in atherosclerosis research progress: a mini review by Zheng Liu, Nan Huang, Chan Liu, Can Wu, Ling Zhou, Xiang Liu, Haibo Lei

“…Therefore, therapeutic strategies targeting mtDNA and its downstream effects may provide new avenues to address this global health challenge.…”
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Booster Vaccination against Yellow Fever in Gambian children-(BoVY) -a Phase 3 clinical trial to establish safety and immunogenicity of repeated YF vaccination in healthy Gambian c... by David Jeffries, Caitlin Pley, Beate Kampmann, Mam Nabou Leigh, Julia Strandmark, Ed Clarke, Peter Ndow, Ebrima Kanteh, Amadou Faal, Elishia Roberts

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Diabetes Risk Assessment: A Comparative Study of Decision Trees and Ensemble Learning Models by Lei Tianxing

“…Diabetes poses a significant threat to global health, making accurate prediction and effective treatment of the disease critical. …”
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Interplay between porin deficiency, fitness, and virulence in carbapenem-non-susceptible Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterobacteriaceae. by Hedi Mammeri, Youssouf Sereme, Eya Toumi, Hélène Faury, David Skurnik

“…The increasing resistance of Gram-negative bacteria to last resort antibiotics, such as carbapenems, is particularly of concern as it is a significant cause of global health threat. In this context, there is an urgent need for better understanding underlying mechanisms leading to antimicrobial resistance in order to limit its diffusion and develop new therapeutic strategies. …”
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Understanding Obesity and the Role of Pharmacological Treatments: Insights for Health and Fitness Enthusiasts by Agnieszka Starzyk, Piotr Charzewski

“…Continued research into the molecular mechanisms and biomarkers of obesity is essential for refining these strategies, ensuring equitable access, and ultimately reducing the global health burden of obesity. …”
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