Echoes of Strain: A Two-Year Longitudinal Study on the Impact of China’s Zero-COVID Policy on College Students’ Insomnia and Depressive Symptoms by Wang S, Zou X, Tang Q, Zhang L, Liu X, Liu G, Tao Y

“…Shujian Wang,1,2 Xinyuan Zou,1,2 Qihui Tang,1,2 Liang Zhang,3 Xiangping Liu,1,2 Gang Liu,4 Yanqiang Tao1,2 1Faculty of Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, People’s Republic of China; 2Beijing Key Laboratory of Applied Experimental Psychology, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Psychology Education, Beijing, 100875, People’s Republic of China; 3College Students’ Mental Health Education Center, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Psychiatry, Affiliated Nanjing Brain Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Gang Liu, Nanjing Brain Hospital, 264 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, People’s Republic of China, Email dliugang@126.com Yanqiang Tao, Beijing Normal University, No. 19, Xinjiekouwai Street, Beijing, 100875, People’s Republic of China, Email psyxuele2020@163.comPurpose: In China, stringent and long-lasting infection control measures, which were called “dynamic zero-COVID policy”, have significantly affected the mental health of college students, particularly concerning depressive and insomnia symptoms. …”
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Analyzing Gait Dynamics and Recovery Trajectory in Lower Extremity Fractures Using Linear Mixed Models and Gait Analysis Variables by Mostafa Rezapour, Rachel B. Seymour, Suman Medda, Stephen H. Sims, Madhav A. Karunakar, Nahir Habet, Metin Nafi Gurcan

“…Pelvis fractures had the highest readmission rates, while Tibia-Diaphyseal and Tibia-Distal fractures were more prone to infections, highlighting the need for enhanced infection control strategies. Femur fractures showed moderate readmission and infection rates, indicating a mixed risk profile. …”
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Seasonal trends of pyogenic spondylodiscitis in Japan: a nationwide inpatient database study by Takayuki Motoyoshi, Takahisa Ogawa, Kazuyuki Fukushima, Satoshi Kutsuna, Haggai Schermann, Kiyohide Fushimi, Toshitaka Yoshii

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Magnitude of Multidrug Resistance among Bacterial Isolates from Surgical Site Infections in Two National Referral Hospitals in Asmara, Eritrea by Eyob Yohannes Garoy, Yacob Berhane Gebreab, Oliver Okoth Achila, Nobiel Tecklebrhan, Hermon Michael Tsegai, Alex Zecarias Hailu, Abrehet Marikos Buthuamlak, Tewelde Ghide Asfaga, Mohammed Elfatih Hamida

“…Due to the high frequency of MDR isolates reported in this study, the development and implementation of suitable infection control policies and guidelines is imperative.…”
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Antimicrobials profiling, biofilm formation, and clonal lineage of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from cockroaches by Yasin Saberi, Mehrdad Halaji, Mohsen Karami, Jalal Jafarzadeh, Kasra Javadi, Hoda Shirafkan, Abazar Pournajaf

“…Understanding the role of cockroaches as vectors of drug-resistant S. aureus can contribute to developing more effective infection control strategies in healthcare settings. This study examined 386 cockroaches, including 230 American and 156 German cockroaches. …”
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Understanding the clinical and molecular epidemiological characteristics of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infections within intensive care units of three teaching ho... by Pengyu Zhang, Jingchen Hao, Yafen Zhang, Junfeng Su, Guozhuang Sun, Jun Xie, Jian Hu, Guocai Li

“…Timely and effective infection control measures are needed to prevent their spread. …”
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Newborn morbidities and care procedures at the special newborn care units of Gandaki Province, Nepal: a retrospective study by Khim Bahadur Khadka, Nabina Koirala, Olena Ivanova, Ramchandra Bastola, Dela Singh, Kamala Rana Magar, Bidhya Banstola, Ramesh Prasad Adhikari, Vincentas Giedraitis, Deepak Paudel, Guenter Froeschl

“…Hospitals should focus on reinforcing KMC, neonatal resuscitation, and early infection control measures.…”
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Implementation of 2% Chlorhexidine Bathing to Reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections Among Patients in the Intensive Care Unit by Hsu-Liang Chang, Tzu-Ying Liu, Po-Shou Huang, Chin-Hwan Chen, Chia-Wen Yen, Hui-Zhu Chen, Shin-Huei Kuo, Tun-Chieh Chen, Shang-Yi Lin, Po-Liang Lu

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Predatory bacteria can intensify lung-injury in a multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii pneumonia model in rat by Zeinab Mohsenipour, Farzaneh Kianian, Behnaz Jahanbin, Hamid Reza Abtahi, Tooba Ghazanfari, Maryam Edalatifard, Saeid Amanpour, Mikael Skurnik, Parya Arazi, Mohammad Mehdi Feizabadi, Mohammad Mehdi Feizabadi

“…Therefore, the rats showed the highest septic score (21.4 at 48 h) and did not survive more than 48 h.DiscussionThis is the first report of systemic complications of using B. bacteriovorus HD100 for infection control. According to our results, the effects of predatory bacteria in the in vivo environment are complex and many questions need to be answered before it can be introduced as a live antibiotic.…”
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A Case of Hypophosphatasia Started Enzyme Replacement Therapy Since Babyhood Stage by Tatsuya Akitomo, Noriko Niizato, Ami Kaneki, Masashi Ogawa, Taku Nishimura, Mariko Kametani, Momoko Usuda, Yuko Iwamoto, Chieko Mitsuhata, Ryota Nomura

“…It also highlights the new challenges posed for dental professionals in providing infection control in large pulp cavities and receding periodontal tissue.…”
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Pharmacodynamic Profiling of Amoxicillin: Targeting Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Positive Pathogens <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and <i>Staphylococcus pseudintermedius</i> in Canine Cl... by Syed Al Jawad Sayem, Ga-Yeong Lee, Muhammad Aleem Abbas, Seung-Chun Park, Seung-Jin Lee

“…These findings provide essential insights for veterinary antimicrobial stewardship, underscoring the need for tailored therapeutic approaches to minimize AMR development while ensuring effective infection control.…”
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Curtailing the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria using digital framework and data driven approaches by Bolanle Adefowoke Ojokoh, Benjamin S. Aribisala, Oluwafemi A. Sarumi, Tobore V. Igbe, Abimbola H. Afolayan, Arome J. Gabriel, Abiola Ezekiel Taiwo, Olatunji M. Omisore, Uchechukwu M. Chukwuocha, Olusola T. Babalola, Tolulope A. Adebayo

“…However, many countries in Africa faced significant challenges due to limited technological infrastructure for infection control. This study investigated the efficacy of digital frameworks, with a specific focus on contact tracing apps, in stemming the spread of COVID-19 within Nigeria. …”
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A quantitative PCR to detect non-toxigenic Clostridioides difficile by Khurshida Begum, Hubert C. Chua, M. Jahangir Alam, Kevin W. Garey, Jinhee Jo

“…This innovative assay holds significant potential for applications in public health, infection control, diagnostic, and therapeutic strategies related to CDI.…”
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Development of a novel multi-epitope subunit mRNA vaccine candidate to combat Acinetobacter baumannii by Shiyang Ma, Fei Zhu, Peipei Zhang, Yizhong Xu, Ziyou Zhou, Hang Yang, Caixia Tan, Jie Chen, Pinhua Pan

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Impact of empiric antibiotics on risk of Clostridioides difficile—a causal inference observational analysis by Matthew A. Pappas, Shoshana J. Herzig, Andrew D. Auerbach, Abhishek Deshpande, Eunice Blanchard, Michael B. Rothberg

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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Prevalence and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern among Patients—A Multicenter Study in Asmara, Eritrea by Eyob Yohaness Garoy, Yacob Berhane Gebreab, Oliver Okoth Achila, Daniel Goitom Tekeste, Robel Kesete, Robel Ghirmay, Ruta Kiflay, Thomas Tesfu

“…The data have important implication for quality of patients care in the two settings: antibiotic selection and infection control practices, and the need for additional studies.…”
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Poppers use, adherence to antiretroviral therapy and risky sexual behaviors among HIV-positive men who have sex with men in Chongqing, China by Huailiang Chen, Jin Chen, Qingge Zhao, Min Zhou

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Whole-genome phylogenetic analysis of Mycobacterium avium complex from clinical respiratory samples by Chew Ka Lip, Joelle Go, Nur Aisyah Binte Abu Bakar, Sophie Octavia, Raymond Tzer Pin Lin, Jeanette W. P. Teo

“…These findings emphasize the need for enhanced infection control measures and routine susceptibility testing to tailor antibiotic therapies effectively.…”
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Prone Positioning and Intravenous Zanamivir may Represent Effective Alternatives for Patients with Severe ARDS Virus A (H1N1) Related Pneumonia in Hospitals with no Access to ECM... by Giuseppe Gristina, Giuseppe Nardi, Daniela Orazi, Francesco Nicola Lauria, Maria Beatrice Valli, Eleonora Lalle, Stefano Menzo, Luigi Riccioni, Maria Pia Camporiondo

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Epidemiology of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonization in Neonates within Neonatal Intensive Care Units: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Seraphine Nkie Esemu, Arnol Bowo-Ngandji, Roland Ndip Ndip, Jane-Francis Tatah Kihla Akoachere, Nene Kaah Keneh, Jean Thierry Ebogo-Belobo, Cyprien Kengne-Ndé, Donatien Serge Mbaga, Nicholas Tendongfor, Hortense Kamga Gonsu, Jean Paul Assam Assam, Lucy Mande Ndip

“…To develop effective infection control strategies, we need to fill existing gaps in our understanding of MRSA epidemiology in neonates. …”
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