Clinical Symptoms and Types of Samples Are Critical Factors for the Molecular Diagnosis of Symptomatic COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Literature Review by Milad Zandi, Abbas Farahani, Armin Zakeri, Sara Akhavan Rezayat, Ramin Mohammadi, Umashankar Das, Jonathan R. Dimmock, Shervin Afzali, Mohammadvala Ashtar Nakhaei, Alireza Doroudi, Yousef Erfani, Saber Soltani

“…There is a worldwide concern on the COVID-19 pandemic and a lack of well-managed global control. Hence, it is crucial to update the molecular diagnostics protocols for handling the situation. …”
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Quality of life in early breast cancer patients after adjuvant accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) in randomized trial by Petr Burkon, Iveta Selingerova, Miroslav Vrzal, Milos Holanek, Oldrich Coufal, Katerina Polachova, Vera Andraskova, Sachin R. Jhawar, Pavel Slampa, Tomas Kazda, Marek Slavik

“…Patients in the APBI arm reported more favorable global health status at M6 (p = 0.055). Other functional scales showed a decrease in the WBI arm at M0 (p = 0.027 for physical functioning). …”
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Strategies and resources used by public health units to encourage COVID-19 vaccination among priority groups: a behavioural science-informed review of three urban centres in Canada by Tori Langmuir, Mackenzie Wilson, Nicola McCleary, Andrea M. Patey, Karim Mekki, Hanan Ghazal, Elizabeth Estey Noad, Judy Buchan, Vinita Dubey, Jana Galley, Emily Gibson, Guillaume Fontaine, Maureen Smith, Amjad Alghamyan, Kimberly Thompson, Jacob Crawshaw, Jeremy M. Grimshaw, Trevor Arnason, Jamie Brehaut, Susan Michie, Melissa Brouwers, Justin Presseau

“…Abstract Background Ensuring widespread COVID-19 vaccine uptake is a public health priority in Canada and globally, particularly within communities that exhibit lower uptake rates and are at a higher risk of infection. …”
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Atrial fibrillation outcomes in patients from Asia and non-Asia countries: insights from GARFIELD-AF by Karen Pieper, Xian-hong Fang, Kai Sun, Ajay K Kakkar, Saverio Virdone, Shinya Goto, Gloria Kayani, Zhi-Cheng Jing, John Camm, Chun-Yan Cheng, Tian-Yu Lian, Xi-Jie Zhu, Xian-Mei Li

“…Background Differences in the clinical outcomes and level of risk among Asian versus non-Asian patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) have been sparsely investigated.Objective To provide a contemporary prospective comparison of outcomes for newly diagnosed patients with AF, between Asian and non-Asian regions.Methods Six Asian countries (China, Japan, India, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand) and 29 countries outside Asia participated in the Global Anticoagulant Registry in the FIELD-AF (GARFIELD-AF) study. …”
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Dissemination of IncQ1 Plasmids Harboring NTE_KPC-IId in a Brazilian Hospital by Camila Maria dos Santos Boralli, Julian Andres Paganini, Rodrigo Silva Meneses, Camila Pacheco Silveira Martins da Mata, Edna Marilea Meireles Leite, Anita C. Schürch, Fernanda L. Paganelli, Rob J. L. Willems, Ilana L. B. C. Camargo

“…KPC is a clinically significant serine carbapenemase in most countries, and its rapid spread threatens global public health. <i>bla</i>_KPC transmission is commonly mediated by Tn<i>4401</i> transposons. …”
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The reliability and quality of short videos as health information of guidance for lymphedema: a cross-sectional study by Xuchuan Zhou, Gejia Ma, Xuefeng Su, Xinyi Li, Xinyi Li, Wenfei Wang, Linxi Xia, Linxi Xia, Chen Yang, Chen Yang, Bin Liu

“…Two independent surgeons evaluated each video for content comprehensiveness, quality (using the Global Quality Score), and reliability (using the modified DISCERN tool). …”
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Mapping mycological ignorance – checklists and diversity patterns of fungi known for West Africa by Meike Piepenbring, Jose G. Maciá-Vicente, Jean Evans I. Codjia, Carola Glatthorn, Paul Kirk, Yalemwork Meswaet, David Minter, Boris Armel Olou, Kai Reschke, Marco Schmidt, Nourou Soulemane Yorou

“…More than 16,000 records of fungi representing 4843 species and infraspecific taxa were found in 860 publications relating to West Africa. Records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) database (2395 species), and that of the former International Mycological Institute fungal reference collection (IMI) (2526 species) were also considered. …”
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Geographically widespread and novel hemotropic mycoplasmas and bartonellae in Mexican free-tailed bats and sympatric North American bat species by Daniel J. Becker, Kristin E. Dyer, Lauren R. Lock, Beckett L. Olbrys, Shawn A. Pladas, Anushka A. Sukhadia, Bret Demory, Juliana Maria Nunes Batista, Micaela Pineda, Nancy B. Simmons, Amanda M. Adams, Winifred F. Frick, M. Teague O'Mara, Dmitriy V. Volokhov

“…Greater characterization of these bacteria across global bat diversity (over 1,480 species) is therefore warranted to inform infection risks for both bats and humans, although little surveillance has thus far been conducted in North American bats. …”
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Are bacterial communities and aggregation in fragile soils influenced by the management system? by Tiago Paula da Silva, Caio Simões dos Santos Nicolau, Carlos Wagner Ribeiro Junqueira, Gustavo Souza Lima Sant’Anna, Everaldo Zonta, Nivaldo Schultz, Irene da Silva Coelho, Marcos Gervasio Pereira

“…Light-textured soils are widely distributed globally and, despite their limitations, have been integrated into agricultural production systems. …”
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Supporting rotational grazing systems with virtual fencing: paddock transitions, beef heifer performance, and stress response by N.A. Grinnell, D. Hamidi, M. Komainda, F. Riesch, J. Horn, I. Traulsen, R. Palme, J. Isselstein

“…Virtual fencing (VF) is an innovative technology for simplified, less laborious grazing management and remote animal monitoring, potentially facilitating the expansion of sustainable livestock production. VF uses Global Navigation Satellite System technology, wireless communication, and stimuli (auditory and electrical) to manage livestock movements and contain animals without physical barriers. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Risankizumab in Patients with Psoriasis Showing Suboptimal Response to Secukinumab or Ixekizumab: Results from a Phase 3b, Open-Label, Single-Arm (aIMM) Stud... by Richard B. Warren, Lev Pavlovsky, Antonio Costanzo, Michael Bukhalo, Neil J. Korman, Yu-Huei Huang, Georgios Kokolakis, Andreas Pinter, Nadia Ibrahim, Yanbing Zheng, Leonidas Drogaris, Vassilis Stakias, Ahmed M. Soliman, Simone Rubant, Diamant Thaçi

“…Methods This 52-week, phase 3b study enrolled patients (≥ 18 years) with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who had previously been treated with the recommended dose of secukinumab or ixekizumab for ≥ 6 months but did not achieve an optimal response (static Physician's Global Assessment [sPGA] 2/3; body surface are [BSA] 3– < 10%). …”
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Dynamic monitoring and drivers of ecological environmental quality in the Three-North region, China: Insights based on remote sensing ecological index by Leyi Zhang, Xia Li, Xiuhua Liu, Zhiyang Lian, Guozhuang Zhang, Zuyu Liu, Shuangxian An, Yuexiao Ren, Yile Li, Shangdong Liu

“…Various ecological restoration projects have been undertaken in the TNEP to significantly enhance the vegetation cover. However, amidst the global climate change, it remains unclear whether the integrated ecological environmental quality (EEQ) of a region would improve through current or future ecological restoration projects. …”
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Clinical validation of an artificial intelligence-based decision support system for diagnosis and risk stratification of heart failure (STRATIFYHF): a protocol for a prospective, m... by Prithwish Banerjee, Guy A MacGowan, Frans H Rutten, Iacopo Olivotto, Petar M Seferović, Jonathan Mant, Djordje G Jakovljevic, Oscar Fernandez, Josep Darbà, Nduka C Okwose, Jose Zamorano, Duncan Edwards, David Sinclair, Lazar Velicki, Amy Groenewegen, Lars S Maier, Dimitris Fotiadis, Sarah Jane Charman, Annamaria Del Franco, Maria Tafelmeier, Andrej Preveden, Cristina Garcia Sebastian, Amy S Fuller, Anne Pauline Nelissen, Petros Malitas, Aikaterini Zisaki, Zoran Bosnic, Petar Vracar, Fausto Barlocco, Marta Jiménez-Blanco Bravo, Nenad Filipovic, Bano Fatima, Williams Kate, Fornaro Alessandra, Milovancev Aleksandra, Ascanio Meritxell, Aguera Ainoa, Pičulin Matej, Flis Borut, Boucharas Dimitrios, Manousos Dimitris, Tsiknakis Manolis, Kassiotis Thomas, Sustersic Tijana, Milicevic Bogdan, Hobbs FD Richard, Kaagman Onno

“…We propose to address this global challenge by developing the STRATIFYHF artificial intelligence-driven decision support system (DSS), which uses novel analytical methods in determining the risk, diagnosis and prognosis of HF. …”
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Reflecting on the impact of the COVID pandemic on patient management and its subsequent influence on long-term outcomes: a case–control study in the field of esophago-gastric cance... by Mohamed Alasmar, Nadia Matias, Norah Ali M. Alhamed, Omneya Alwani, Brogan Rudge, Terngu David Moti, Muhammad Ossama Yassin Abdelwahab, Jennifer Stockton, Charef Raslan, Jess Cairney-Hill, Mohammad Altarawni, Bilal Alkhaffaf, on behalf Greater Manchester Oesophago-Gastric Service

“…These insights provide valuable lessons for healthcare systems in managing cancer care during global health emergencies.…”
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The implementation of genome sequencing in rare genetic diseases diagnosis: a pilot study from the Hong Kong genome projectResearch in context by Wai Kei Jacky Lam, Chak Sing Lau, Ho Ming Luk, Lisa Wing Chi Au, Gary C.P. Chan, Will Yap Hang Chan, Shirley Sze Wing Cheng, Timothy Hua Tse Cheng, Li Li Cheung, Yiu Fai Cheung, Josephine Shuk Ching Chong, Annie Tsz Wai Chu, Claudia Ching Yan Chung, Kin Lai Chung, Cheuk Wing Fung, Eva Lai Wah Fung, Yuan Gao, Stephanie Ho, Shirley Pik Ying Hue, Chi-Ho Lee, Tsz Leung Lee, Philip Hei Li, Hei Man Lo, Ivan Fai Man Lo, Herbert Ho Fung Loong, Becky Mingyao Ma, Wei Ma, Shirley Yin Yu Pang, Wai-Kay Seto, Steven Wai Kwan Siu, Ho So, Yuk Him Tam, Wenshu Tang, Rosanna Ming Sum Wong, Desmond Yat Hin Yap, Maggie Lo Yee Yau, Brian Hon Yin Chung, Su-Vui Lo

“…Summary: Background: Genome sequencing (GS) has revolutionised the diagnostic odyssey of patients with rare genetic diseases (RDs) and accelerated large-scale genome projects globally. However, the impact of GS on patients with RDs is yet to be investigated among genome projects in Asia. …”
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Molecular Detection of Carbapenemase-Encoding Genes in Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Clinical Isolates in South Africa by Yaw Adjei Anane, Teke Apalata, Sandeep Vasaikar, Grace Emily Okuthe, Sandile Songca

“…Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii has been responsible for an increasing number of hospital-acquired infections globally. The study investigated the prevalence of carbapenemase-encoding genes in clinical multidrug-resistant A. baumannii strains. …”
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Prevalence of depression and its correlates among undergraduate health science students in Mogadishu, Somalia: a cross-sectional study by Bashiru Garba, Samiro Ali Mohamed, Maria Mowlid Mohamed, Hodo Aideed Asowe, Najib Isse Dirie, Yushau Umar, Jamal Hassan Mohamoud, Mohamed Hussein Adam, Jihaan Hassan, Fartun Abdullahi Hassan Orey, Abdullahi Abdirahman Omar, Ibrahim Abdullahi Mohamed, Mohamad Mustaf Ahmed, Samira Abdullahi Moalim

“…Abstract Background Depression among undergraduate health science students is increasingly recognized as a significant public health issue globally. These students face immense academic pressure, often leading to stress and mental exhaustion, particularly for students studying in a humanitarian crisis situation. …”
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Post-extrasystolic variation of ST segment and T wave as a mortality risk predictor after myocardial infarction by Ralf J. Dirschinger, Ralf J. Dirschinger, Alexander Müller, Petra Barthel, Alexander Steger, Michael Dommasch, Axel Bauer, Karl-Ludwig Laugwitz, Georg Schmidt, Daniel Sinnecker, Daniel Sinnecker

“…In a multivariable Cox regression analysis considering left-ventricular ejection fraction, presence of diabetes mellitus, and Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) score, PEST remained significantly associated with mortality (hazard ratio 3.6, 95% CI 1.9–6.9, p &lt; 0.0001). …”
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Time-restricted feeding improves metabolic syndrome by activating thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue and reducing inflammatory markers by Yueling Gong, Yueling Gong, Honghui Zhang, Jiang Feng, Li Ying, Mengmeng Ji, Shiyin Wei, Shiyin Wei, Qiming Ma

“…BackgroundObesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS) have become increasingly significant global health issues. Time-restricted feeding (TRF), as a novel dietary intervention, has garnered attention in recent years. …”
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Molecular mechanisms impact on fluoroquinolone resistance among E.coli from enteric carriage monitoring before prostate biopsy and earliest description of qnrB81 by Rehaiem Amel, Bouzouita Abderrazek, Ferjani Sana, Saadi Ahmed, Zrelli Mariem, Kanzari Lamia, Ferjani Asma, Mohamed Riadh Ben Slama, Boutiba Ben Boubaker Ilhem

“…Abstract Fluoroquinolone-resistant (FQs-R) microorganisms causing infectious complications after ultrasound-guided needle biopsy of the prostate (TRUS-BP) have become an important challenge in healthcare settings globally, questioning the continued utility of FQ as the preferred prophylactic agent. …”
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