HUMAN DESTRUCTIVENESS IN THE EXISTING PRACTICES OF LATE MODERNISM VIOLENCE: POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE DIMENSIONS by O. V. Marchenko, L. V. Martseniuk

“…After all, the loss of such core structures of the existence as the meaning, purpose and value of life has become a truly global problem for the modern world. Emphasis is placed on the need to keep in harmony the trinity of body-soul-spirit, which will allow a person in any social transformation to preserve and increase his integrity.…”
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Clinical Guidelines for Acupotomy Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis by Working Group of Acupotomy Medical Branch of China Association of Chinese Medicine, XIU Zhongbiao, CHEN Changxian, ZHANG Jianxin, LV Yanan, WEI Song, ZHOU Yu, WAN Quanqing, ZENG Weiquan, CHEN Guoqiang, HUANG Huirong, CAI Zhaolian, YAN Guohong, ZHAI Hongye, LIN Huayang, LIU Hong, ZHANG Liangzhi

“…With the accelerated ageing of the global population, the incidence of knee osteoarthritis is on the rise, which could have negative effects on the quality of life of patients. …”
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The Influence of Monoamine Oxidase Variants on the Risk of Betel Quid-Associated Oral and Pharyngeal Cancer by Ping-Ho Chen, Bin Huang, Tien-Yu Shieh, Yan-Hsiung Wang, Yuk-Kwan Chen, Ju-Hui Wu, Jhen-Hao Huang, Chun-Chia Chen, Ka-Wo Lee

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The relationship between stress, social support, and quality of life among spouses of patients at the end-of-life stage in Thailand: A correlational study by Rathapon Thawonphat, Tiraporn Junda, Bualuang Sumdaengrit

“…Background: Non-communicable diseases have become a leading global health challenge, with mortality rates steadily rising. …”
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Factors influencing the unexpected measles outbreak of 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka by Kasunee Kalubowila, Chandana Gajanayake

“… Introduction: Measles, a highly contagious viral disease remains a significant global public health concern. The resurgence of measles outbreak in 2023 ended the four-year measles-free status in Sri Lanka initially achieved in 2019.   …”
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Public health economic modelling in evaluations of salt and/or alcohol policies: a systematic scoping review by Joseph Prince Mensah, Chloe Thomas, Robert Akparibo, Alan Brennan

“…The aim of this review was to determine the scope of health economic models in the evaluation of salt and/or alcohol interventions globally, to provide an overview of the literature and the modelling methods and structures used. …”
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Multi-Scale Spatio-Temporal Evolution Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Jobs-Housing Balance in Shenzhen in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic by Duan Lipeng, Gu Zhihui, Zhang Yan, Liu Qian

“…However, limited empirical studies have investigated longitudinal changes in the jobs-housing relationship, which is a critical intersection of these three elements during the global health crisis. Based on mobile signaling data from 2017 to 2022, this study employed visualization, employment activity compactness, and multinomial logistic regression to explore the multi-scale spatiotemporal evolution characteristics and causes of jobs-housing balance in Shenzhen during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Scaling Up Kangaroo Mother Care Through a Facility Delivery Model in Rural Districts of Pakistan: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study by Shah Muhammad, Asif Soomro, Samia Ahmed Khan, Hina Najmi, Zahid Memon, Shabina Ariff, Sajid Soofi, Zufiqar Ahmed Bhutta

“…The study’s findings will highlight facilitators and barriers to KMC adoption, benefiting regions across Pakistan and globally. Additionally, these findings will offer valuable insights for the development of future newborn care programs. …”
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The Effect of the Addition of Chokeberry Fiber on the Quality of Sheep’s Milk Fermented by Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus acidophilus by K. Szajnar, M. Pawlos, A. Znamirowska

“…The global market for sheep’s milk and its products is increasing due to higher demand for cheese and traditional dairy products, and as a novelty, sheep’s milk is an ingredient in infant formulas and nutraceuticals. …”
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A novel tool for assessing pediatric emergency care in low- and middle-income countries: a pilot study by Sonia Y. Jarrett, Andrew Redfern, Joyce Li, Camilo E. Gutierrez, Priyanka Patel, Olurotimi Akinola, Michelle L. Niescierenko

“…Abstract Background Globally, most children seek emergency care at general rather than specialized pediatric emergency departments. …”
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Impact of multimorbidity and complex multimorbidity on mortality among older Australians aged 45 years and over: a large population-based record linkage study by Alamgir Kabir, An Tran, Sameera Ansari, Damian P Conway, Margo Barr

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Epidemiological Study of Hepatitis B, C and HIV Cases among the Foreigners Visiting Sulaimani City from 2013 Through 2016 by Mohammed Omer Mohammed, Asan Baram Hasan, Fenk Bakir Maarouf

“…On the other hand HIV remains as a major global public health issue. In 2015, about 36.7 million people were living with HIV and 1.1 million people died of HIV related illnesses. …”
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Estrategia de capacitación para el diagnóstico y manejo de arbovirosis en Cienfuegos by Eric Martínez Torres, Yisel Torres Rojo, Waldemar Baldoquín Rodríguez, María Octavina Rodríguez Roque, Alina Pérez Carrera

“…<br /><strong>Conclusión</strong>: el ejercicio realizado y la evaluación global de las respuestas fueron satisfactorios, según mostraron los valores medios de respuestas correctas antes y después del estudio del documento instructivo en temas de diagnóstico y manejo de arbovirosis.…”
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Quantifying conjugation rates in clinical and environmental matrices: a systematic review to inform risk assessment by Hunter Quon, Hunter Quon, Lucia Ramirez, Blakeley Bagwell, Jennifer Moralez, Richard J. Sheppard, Allison J. Lopatkin, Allison J. Lopatkin, Kerry A. Hamilton, Kerry A. Hamilton

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Proportion and Associated Factors of Low Vision among Adult Patients Attending at University of Gondar Tertiary Eye Care and Training Center, Gondar Town, Ethiopia by Melkamu Temeselew Tegegn, Gizachew Tilahun Belete, Ayanaw Tsega Ferede, Aragaw Kegne Assaye

“…The prevalence of low vision found in this study was high as compared with the national and global magnitude. Older age, being female, previous history of cataract surgery, and no formal education were independently and significantly associated with low vision. …”
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Co-developing Program Theories for Best Fit Social Innovations in Long-Term Care: Lessons From a Cross European Implementation Project by Erica Breuer, Selma Kadi, Rahel Kahlert, Claire Champeix, Álvaro García-Soler, Tamara Grbevska, Karin Ondas, Adelina Comas-Herrera, Silvia Oliva, Sara M. Ulla Díez, Aleksandra Slavkoska, Lian Stouthard, Miren Iturburu, Nerea Galdona, Stefania Ilinca

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Caracterización de pacientes con enfermedad cerebrovascular isquémica atendidos en el Hospital General Docente Guillermo Domínguez de Las Tunas by Yurieski Pérez Velázquez, Alián Pérez Marrero, Alberto Caballero Laguna

“…<strong>Fundamento:</strong> las enfermedades cerebrovasculares constituyen un problema de salud a nivel mundial y una de las principales causas de mortalidad y discapacidad global. <br /><strong>Objetivo:</strong> caracterizar clínicamente a los pacientes con enfermedad cerebrovascular isquémica ingresados en el Servicio de Medicina Interna del Hospital General Docente Guillermo Domínguez López en el período comprendido entre mayo de 2019 y mayo de 2021. …”
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Risk of suicide in a sample of Egyptian high school adolescent students: a cross-sectional study by Eman S. Rabie, Marwa Soltan, Hanan Elrassas, Atteya Khairy, Moatazbellah I. Ali

“…Every year, suicide claims the lives of more than 800,000 individuals globally. Teenagers and younger adults commit suicide on a regular basis. …”
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Bright night sleeping environment induces diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance in non-human primates by Shuxing Wang, Zhenyi Chen, Zihao Liang, Qiang Xu, Jiankai Zhang

“…BackgroundAccording to the IDF Diabetes Atlas regularly published by International Diabetes Federation, the prevalence of diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), diabetes-related mortality and health expenditure are becoming serious eventually at the global, regional and national level. While the data alarm people, the exact cause remains unknown. …”
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Short term outcomes of the first pediatric cardiac surgery program in Rwanda by Yayehyirad Ejigu, Vongai C. Mlambo, Kara L. Neil, Habtamu Sime, Rex Wong, Michel R. Gatera, Gaston Nyirigira, Yilkal C. Sewnet, Yihan Lin, Bertrand Byishimo, Gloria Rukomeza, Yves Mutabandama, Emmanuel Rusingiza

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