Comparison of β-Propiolactone and Formalin Inactivation on Antigenicity and Immune Response of West Nile Virus by Pritom Chowdhury, Rashmee Topno, Siraj A. Khan, Jagadish Mahanta

“…Inactivation was confirmed by repeated passage in BHK-21 cell line and infant mice. Viruses inactivated by both the treatments showed higher antigenicity. …”
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Determination of whole genome sequence of human cytomegalovirus circulating in Japan and discovery of geographic genome structure in UL148 gene by Yuji Wada, Ken Ishioka, Tatsuo Suzutani

“…HCMV is generally asymptomatic but causes severe disease in immunocompromised patients or infants who are congenitally infected. Recent advances in sequencing technology have led to the rapid expansion of the HCMV genetic database, providing a comprehensive resource for studying viral genetics. …”
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Virulence and pathogenicity of group B Streptococcus: Virulence factors and their roles in perinatal infection by Christina J. Megli, Sophia M. Carlin, Elizabeth J. Giacobe, Gideon H. Hillebrand, Thomas A. Hooven

“…This review summarizes key virulence factors associated with group B Streptococcus (GBS), a significant pathogen particularly affecting pregnant women, fetuses, and infants. Beginning with an introduction to the historical transition of GBS from a zoonotic pathogen to a prominent cause of human infections, particularly in the perinatal period, the review describes major disease manifestations caused by GBS, including sepsis, meningitis, chorioamnionitis, pneumonia, and others, linking each to specific virulence mechanisms. …”
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Financial inclusion and human development in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU): the role of institutional quality by Hamidou Ouedraogo, Noël Thiombiano

“…These results are robust to life expectancy, education, GDP per capita, and under-five infant mortality rate. Moreover, the effects on life expectancy are greater in women than men. …”
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Educational inequality during isolation for COVID-19 in Buenos Aires by Mariela Cardozo, Corina Aimetta, Sandra Marder

“…This article presents the results regarding the issue of education from the “Survey on living conditions and infant care during the preventative and obligatory social isolation of COVID-19.” …”
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Assessment of Lifetime Attributable Risk for Public Health Sustainability from the Fukushima Accident by Faith Rukundo, Juyoul Kim

“…All solid cancers, leukemia, and thyroid cancer risks for ages of 1, 10, and 20 years (infants, children, and adults) in 100,000 persons at exposure were estimated. …”
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Choice and Duration of Antimicrobial Therapy for Neonatal Sepsis and Meningitis by Sindhu Sivanandan, Amuchou S. Soraisham, Kamala Swarnam

“…However, many preterm and low birth weight infants who do not have infection receive antimicrobial agents during hospital stay. …”
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Outcomes of Neonatal Candidiasis: The Impact of Delayed Initiation of Antifungal Therapy by Heather Cahan, Jaime G. Deville

“…Overall mortality rate was 35%. Virtually every infant had a central venous catheter (CVC), required mechanical ventilation and previous administration of antibacterial agents. …”
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Schoolchildren with Learning Difficulties Have Low Iron Status and High Anemia Prevalence by F. P. N. Arcanjo, C. P. C. Arcanjo, P. R. Santos

“…In developing countries there is high prevalence of iron deficiency anemia, which reduces cognitive performance, work performance, and endurance; it also causes learning difficulties and negative impact on development for infant population. Methods. The study concerns a case-control study; data was collected from an appropriate sample consisting of schoolchildren aged 8 years. …”
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Indications of Brain Computed Tomography Scan in Children Younger Than 3 Years of Age with Minor Head Trauma by İsmail Gülşen, Hakan Ak, Sevdegül Karadaş, İsmail Demır, Mehmet Deniz Bulut, Soner Yaycioğlu

“…In 476 (93,7%) children, the brain CT was completely normal. 89,2% of physicians asked in the emergency department during that time interval reported that they requested CT scan to protect themselves against malpractice litigation. Conclusion. In infants and children with minor head trauma, most CT scans were unnecessary and the fear of malpractice litigation of physicians was the most common reason for requesting a CT.…”
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Appendicitis-Like Picture Induced by Foreign Body in a 2-Year-Old Boy by Sadi A. Abukhalaf, Rami A. Misk, Hussam I. Alzeerelhouseini, Ismaeel M. Irziqat, Abdulrahman H. Asaferah, Osama Y. Aljabarein, Khalil N. Abuzaina

“…FB-induced perforations or appendicitis albeit in patients with no history of FB ingestion or infants and toddlers need a high clinical suspicion to prevent the delay in diagnosis and the subsequent complications.…”
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Feasibility and Acceptability of Antenatal Hepatitis C Screening: A Pilot Study by Joseph Valamparampil, Jaswant Sira, Maxine Brown, Saket Singhal, Deirdre Kelly

“…Antenatal screening would identify HCV-positive mothers and allow follow-up of their infants so that any infected mothers and infants could be offered effective curative therapy and prevent the progression of liver disease. …”
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Spatial characteristics and health risks assessments of trace metal pollution from road dusts in the industrialized city of Bangladesh by Masum Howlader, Ashik Md Mamun, Mohammad Mahfuzur Rahman, Md Hasibur Rahman, Sadhon Chandra Swarnokar, Mahfuza Sultana, Md Tanvir Rahman, Tusar Kumar Das

“…Additional protective measures ought to be contemplated to diminish exposure to road dust among adults and infants.…”
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Kondisi Running-in pada Sliding Contact dengan Variasi Pelumas Berbahan Minyak Kelapa by Dedison Gasni, Brento Napitupulu

“…The first phase of the curve is infant mortality failure which is characterized by decreasing failure rate. …”
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Analisis Faktor Resiko Kejadian Abortus di RSUP Dr. M.Djamil Padang by Lili Fajria

“… One of the factors leading to high maternal mortality rate and infant mortality rate in Indonesia is the incidence of abortion . …”
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Preterm Delivery in the Setting of Left Calyceal Rupture by Brent Hanson, Rami Tabbarah

“…However, before the patient could receive her stent, she progressed to active labor and delivered a viable female infant vaginally. Following delivery, the patient’s flank pain resolved rapidly and spontaneously, so no surgical intervention was performed. …”
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Economic Impact of Changes in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Ventilation Strategies with the Advent of New Noninvasive Ventilation Techniques: A Review and Proposed Assessment Framew... by Jan B. Pietzsch, Abigail M. Garner, Michael McQueen

“…**Background:** High flow therapy (HFT) has been demonstrated to be a safe and effective noninvasive respiratory support technique for the treatment of pre-term infants in neonatal intensive care. **Objectives:** Our objective was to develop a quantitative framework based on available evidence to estimate the economic impact of adoption of a HFT respiratory support strategy compared to current standard of care. …”
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Sexual Transmission of Hepatitis B virus: Epidemiological Considerations and Implications for Control with Vaccine by Franklyn N Judson

“…If eradication is the goal, the only valid strategy is universal vaccination of infants or young adolescents - or both.…”
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Potential Hazards Associated with Raw Donkey Milk Consumption: A Review by F. Conte, A. Panebianco

“…Donkey milk can be used as a substitute for infants and children who suffer from cow milk proteins intolerance and multiple food hypersensitivity. …”
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Demographics of Physician Associates (PAs) in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Where They Work and How They Compare to Other PAs by Melissa A. Rodriguez, Roderick S. Hooker, Kasey K. Puckett, Andrzej Kozikowski

“…As of 2020, maternal and infant health in the US has worsened. At the same time, the number of health professionals available to manage female health issues is changing; the number of physicians in obstetrics and gynecology (Ob-Gyn) and midwives is decreasing, whereas the number of Ob-Gyn physician associates (PAs) is growing. …”
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