Phytochemical Constituents, Antimicrobial activities and Isolation of Eupatorin from the Seed Extract of <i>L. inermis</i> LINN by R.S. Ochu, H. Ibrahim, A.O. Oyewale

“… In low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria, traditional medicine practitioners use seeds, roots, stem barks or the whole plant to cure some ailments, hence, the need to scientifically analyze these ethnobotanical claims. …”
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Spatial autocorrelation analysis of non-communicable diseases: Unveiling hidden patterns and hotspots of hypertension in the Yogyakarta Special Region by Lusiana Vivi, Arif Fahrudin Alfana Muhammad

“…The increasing impact of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), especially hypertension, on global mortality has prompted increased scrutiny, with NCDs disproportionately contributing to epidemiological transitions and economic challenges, especially in low- and middle-income countries in Southeast Asia. Hypertension requires dominant health interventions because hypertension cases in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia dominate other diseases. …”
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Web-based single session therapy training for mental health support providers: a mixed-methods evaluation study protocol by Jasmine Joseph, Santhosh Kareepadath Rajan, N. T. Sudhesh, Uma Krishnan

“…Abstract The growing mental health needs and constrained resources in low- and middle-income countries necessitate scalable solutions. …”
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Medication adherence and non-adherence in arterial hypertension: a narrative review by Claudio Tomasino, Marco Tomasino

“…Systemic hypertension, a significant global health issue and a leading risk factor for cardiovascular mortality affects half of the adult population, with increasing prevalence notably in low- and middle-income countries. Despite advancements in diagnosis and treatment, only one in four individuals with hypertension achieve satisfactory control over their condition. …”
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Examining authorship in publications in selected health professions education journals by Anusmriti Guragain, Pathiyil Ravi Shankar, Ian G. Wilson

“…BMC Medical Education had the maximum percentage of authors from low- and middle-income countries. Nations having most of the world’s population and medical schools are significantly underrepresented in publications in the assessed journals impacting diversity and inclusivity in HPE publishing. …”
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Designing of immunodiagnostic assay using polyclonal antibodies for detection of Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli strains. by Aliyi Hassen Jarso, Biniam Moges Eskeziyaw, Degisew Yinur Mengistu, Tesfaye Sisay Tessema

“…Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) is a significant bacterial pathogen that causes infantile diarrhea, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The lack of a reliable diagnostic method greatly contributes to the increased occurrence and severity of the disease. …”
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Fetal Growth Restriction Prediction: How to Move beyond by Debora F. B. Leite, Jose G. Cecatti

“…Half of stillbirths are due to growth restriction in utero, and possibly, a quarter of livebirths of low- and middle-income countries are SGA. Growing body of evidence shows their higher risk of adverse outcomes at any period of life, including increased rates of neurologic delay, noncommunicable chronic diseases (central obesity and metabolic syndrome), and mortality. …”
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Why issue green bonds? Examining their dual impact on environmental protection and economic benefits by Di Zhou, Alexios Kythreotis

“…Additionally, it calls for special attention to the carbon emissions of entities in low- and middle-income countries, as well as those in the manufacturing sector, to support the healthy development of green finance.…”
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The protein transition: what determines the animal-to-plant (A:P) protein ratios in global diets by Adam Drewnowski, Kayla Hooker

“…Efforts to reduce the dietary A:P protein ratio to 50:50, 40:60, or below are sometimes referred to as a “healthy protein transition.”MethodsAnalyses of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Bank data were used to show that an opposing and far more important protein transition is taking place globally.ResultsIn most low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), the dietary A:P protein ratio was closely associated with, if not determined, by gross national incomes (GNI). …”
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Overweight and obesity trends and associated factors among reproductive women in Ethiopia by Ermias Tadesse Beyene, Seungman Cha, Yan Jin

“…Background In low- and middle-income countries, the double burden of malnutrition is prevalent. …”
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Perinatal mortality and its associated factors in selected tertiary care hospital of Belagavi, Karnataka, India by Uma Kole, Sudha Raddi

“…Background: In many low- and middle-income countries, stillbirths are generally defined as those occurring after 28 weeks of gestation, whereas in some high-income countries, the threshold is set at 20 completed weeks of gestation. …”
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Antibiotic ecotoxicity and resistance risks in resource-constrained chicken and pig farming environments by Fredrick Gudda, Dishon Muloi, Fredrick Nganga, Cynthia Nolari, Yanzheng Gao, Arshnee Moodley

“…Abstract Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data from agroecosystems in low- and middle-income countries is limited. We surveyed chicken (n = 52) and pig (n = 47) farms in Kenya to understand AMR in animal-environment pathways. …”
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The Effect of the Treatment with Heated Humidified High-Flow Nasal Cannula on Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome in China: A Single-Center Experience by Ge Zheng, Xiao-qiu Huang, Hui-hui Zhao, Guo-Xing Jin, Bin Wang

“…The evidence of the efficacy and safety of HHHFNC used as the primary respiratory support for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is insufficient in low- and middle-income countries. Objective. To investigate the effect of heated humidified high flow nasal cannula on neonatal respiratory distress syndrome compared with nasal continuous positive airway pressure. …”
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From fangs to antidotes: A scoping review on snakebite burden, species, and antivenoms in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. by Ali Alshalah, David J Williams, Alessandra Ferrario

“…<h4>Background</h4>Snake bites cause considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide, yet evidence from low- and middle-income countries remains fragmented. This is particularly the case in Eastern Mediterranean Region where available data on snake bites is relatively weak. …”
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Alleviating the public health burden of hypertension: debating precision prevention as a possible solution by Madeleine J. Samakosky, Shane A. Norris

“…Hypertension is a major global health concern, with deaths attributed to the condition expected to increase to 1.57 million by 2034, particularly affecting low-and-middle-income countries such as those within sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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The potential of digital health interventions to address health system challenges in Southeast Asia: A scoping review by Vanita Singh, Rosemol Johnson K, Anil G. Jacob, Oommen John

“…Our study findings help identify the gaps in the potential of the existing DHIs in addressing health system challenges in low- and middle-income countries. Methods Using SCOPUS, EMBASE and PUBMED databases, a scoping review was conducted to identify the existing DHIs in the Southeast Asia region and map the DHIs with the HSCs related to availability, information, utilization, quality, accountability, efficiency, equity, cost and acceptability. …”
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A tale of two kidneys, and the case for machine perfusion in South Africa by N B Leech, Z Keyser, D E Du Plessis, V Soyizwapi, L Bertels, T du Toit

“…The following case examines the difference in the institutional decision-making process applied to two kidneys from a single donor, and provides an argument for the use of hypothermic machine perfusion in low- to middle-income countries as an efficacious and objective means of assessing ECD kidney suitability. …”
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Virtual Mentoring for Medical Physicists: Results of a Global Online Survey by Jacob Van Dyk, Matt Jalink, L. John Schreiner, Robert Jeraj

“…Results: The 396 responders (68% male and 32% female) were from 76 countries with 66% from high-income countries (HICs) and 34% from low- and middle-income countries (L&MICs). Data were provided on experience level as mentors (43% “little [occasional]”, 38% “lot [regular or ongoing]”) and mentees (53% “little [occasional]”, and 23% “lot [regular or ongoing]”), and interest in participating in mentorship program (83% as mentor, mentee, or both). …”
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Situational analysis of pesticide poisoning and perceptions of autoinjector devices in rural communities in Sri Lanka – a study protocol by Janet Perkins, Alice Street, Upul Wickramasinghe, Manjula Weerasinghe, Michael Eddleston, Jane Brandt Sørensen

“…Intentional and unintentional pesticide poisoning is an important public health problem, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Individuals who have been exposed to toxic pesticides, particularly organophosphorus insecticides, need early treatment. …”
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Knowledge on the Use of Biosimilars in Hematological Malignancies Amongst Health Care Workers at a Tertiary Hospital in Northeast Nigeria by Rufai A. Dachi, Mustapha S. Umar, Maryam Mahdi, Nura H. Alkali, Falmata G. Mustapha, Fatima M. Muhammad, Alhaji Abdu

“…While biosimilars are widely available, their use is still limited in some low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria. Objectives: To determine the knowledge of healthcare workers (HCWs) at a tertiary hospital in Bauchi, Nigeria, before and after a structured training program on the use of biosimilars in hematological malignancies. …”
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