Why Breast Cancer Patients Seek Traditional Healers by Mazanah Muhamad, Sharan Merriam, Norhasmilia Suhami

“…Traditional healing is a common practice in low and middle income countries such as Malaysia. Eighty percent of Malaysians consult traditional healers or “bomoh” at some time in their life for health-related issues. …”
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The Rise of Inflow Cisternostomy in Resource-Limited Settings: Rationale, Limitations, and Future Challenges by Ulrick Sidney Kanmounye

“…Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) bear most of the global burden of traumatic brain injury (TBI), but they lack the resources to address this public health crisis. …”
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Enhancing rare cancer care in developing countries through patient advocacy: insights from the Desmoid Tumor Brazilian Association by Philippos Apolinario Costa, Carolina Menezes, Bruna Bianca Lopes David, Georgia Garofalo, Livia Prudente Barbieri, Fernando Campos

“…As they are rare tumors, patients often have difficulty finding teams specialized in sarcomas and support networks. In low- and middle-income countries, the challenges are exacerbated due to a need for established networks and medication access. …”
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A Case Series of Diagnostic Challenges in Mycosis Fungoides in Resource-poor Settings: Blood Film Examination – A Useful Tool by Erere Otrofanowei, Ayesha Omolara Akinkugbe, Yusuf Adetomiwa Adelabu, Olusola Olabisi Ayanlowo

“…Since immunophenotyping (FC or IHC) is lacking in resource-poor countries or low- and middle-income countries, Sezary cells in PBF of clinically diagnosed patients with MF/CTCL should prompt treatment.…”
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MJM MedTalks (S02E07+08): Global Ophthalmology: A Talk with Dr. Nathan Congdon by Samy Amghar, Nathan Congdon, Katherine Lan, Masha Samuel, Renée-Claude Bider, Esther SH Kang, Vanessa Ross, Jan Pack, Khiran Arumugam, Susan Joanne Wang

“…Congdon’s career, his experience practicing ophthalmology in low- and middle-income countries, and the importance of multidisciplinary teams in global health. …”
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An overview of breast cancer: Classification and related signaling pathways by Pit Foong Chan, Roslida Abd Hamid

“… The burden of cancer continues to grow in developed and developing countries, with about 70% of all cancer mortality in low- and middle-income countries. Among different cancer types, breast cancer is recognized as one of the five most common causes of death in cancer in women worldwide, right after lung cancer. …”
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Female genital tuberculosis presenting as a protruding anterior vaginal wall mass: a case report by Mequanint Melesse Bicha, Tewodros Zenabu Kebede, Ayalew Lingerih Arefeaynie, Eden Woldegerima Meressa

“…Although pulmonary tuberculosis is a common infectious disease, especially in low-and middle-income countries, female genital tract tuberculosis (TB) is rarely reported. …”
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REMITTANCE INFLOWS AND EXCHANGE RATE IN KENYA: AN EMPRIRICAL INVESTIGATION by Mercy T. Musakwa, Nicholas. M Odhiambo

“…The study was motivated by the need to find out how remittances affect the exchange rate in Kenya based on an increase in remittance inflows in low- and middle-income countries, including Kenya. This is important as Kenya continues to build a stable macroeconomic environment that supports economic growth and other milestones specified in the Sustainable Development Goals. …”
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Predicting the Effectiveness of Resilient Safety in the Building Construction Sector of Rwanda Using the ANN Model by Esperance Umuhoza, Sung-Hoon An

“…This study contributes to the awareness of key factors that may affect the effectiveness of resilient safety, and it helps to forecast the effectiveness of resilient safety not only in Rwanda, but also in other low- and middle-income countries with different conditions by stressing the importance of reducing safety-related risks in building construction projects.…”
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Role of plasmids in antibiotic resistance in clinical infections and implications for epidemiological surveillance: a review by Ayodele Oluwaseun Ajayi, Olajide Joseph Akinjogunla, Adebowale Toba Odeyemi, Akinyomade Oladipo Owolabi

“…Unfortunately, access to such technologies is limited in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The major aim of this review is to examine the specific contributions of plasmids to the upsurge of AR in clinical settings and elucidate the various replicon types that have been attributed to specific antibiotic-resistant infections in healthcare settings. …”
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What interventions are required to reduce road traffic injuries in Africa? A scoping review of the literature. by Emmanuel Bonnet, Lucie Lechat, Valéry Ridde

“…No progress has been reported in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs) and the number of deaths remains very high. …”
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Artificial intelligence (AI) or augmented intelligence? How big data and AI are transforming healthcare: Challenges and opportunities by K Moodley

“…Global guidelines are emerging to ensure governance in AI, but many low- and middle-income countries have yet to develop context- specific frameworks. …”
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Exploring shifts in values among urban Senegalese: The impact of global crises on social and cultural norms. by Yachiyo Tobita, Mandiaye Diagne, Joseph Bassama, Moussa Ndong, Mor Gueye, Kiyokazu Ujiie

“…In addition, the Russia-Ukraine war that began in 2022 resulted in rising food prices globally, severely affecting low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to examine the impact of these unprecedented crises on individual values, focusing on Senegal's urban population. …”
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Countering Tobacco Industry Interference: A Policy Brief on Strengthening the WHO FCTC Article 5.3 Adoption in India by Sonu Goel, Priyobrat Rajkhowa, Shivam Kapoor, Ashish K. Pandey, Rana J Singh

“…Tobacco industry interference (TII) is a significant barrier to effective tobacco control, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), such as India. This interference undermines public health efforts by manipulating policy implementation and enforcement. …”
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Advancing Gender Equity in Health: The Role of Medical Women’s International Association by Wajiha Rizwan, Eleanor Nwadinobi

“…MWIA’s 2022-2025 theme, "One Humanity: Health Solutions through Our Partnerships," stresses the importance of collaboration to address gender inequities, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Notable initiatives include the Equity 2030 Alliance with UNFPA, focusing on women-centric research, and the ‘Every Woman Treaty’ advocating for global standards to end violence against women. …”
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Sibling’s Support and Menstrual Hygiene among Early Adolescent Girls in Serang District, Banten Province, Indonesia by Tri Wahyuni, Ritanti Ritanti

“…Menstrual hygiene is critical for preventing adverse health outcomes, yet many adolescent girls in low and middle-income countries, including Indonesia, face barriers such as inadequate knowledge, limited access to sanitary materials, and cultural taboos, increasing their risk of reproductive tract infections. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of the Diagnostics for Pediatric Tuberculosis Based on Assay Time, Ease of Operation, and Performance by Soumya Basu, Subhra Chakraborty

“…Pediatric tuberculosis (TB) is still challenged by several diagnostic bottlenecks, imposing a high TB burden in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Diagnostic turnaround time (TAT) and ease of operation to suit resource-limited settings are critical aspects that determine early treatment and influence morbidity and mortality. …”
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Estimating the Impact and Cost of the WHO 2010 Recommendations for Antiretroviral Therapy by John Stover, Lori Bollinger, Carlos Avila

“…Results indicate that switching the eligibility criterion from CD4 count <200 to <350 increases the need for ART in low- and middle-income countries (country-level) by 50% (range 34% to 70%). …”
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Barriers to and impacts of hepatitis C treatment among people who inject drugs in Kenya: A qualitative study. by Hannah N Manley, Lindsey R Riback, Mercy Nyakowa, Matthew J Akiyama, Peter Cherutich, John Lizcano, Ann Kurth, Abbe Muller

“…Despite availability of safe and effective treatment, HCV treatment access and uptake among PWID in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has been limited. Understanding the lived experiences of PWID in these settings who have undergone treatment provides the opportunity to gain insight into how to implement treatment programs that meet the needs of this population. …”
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Dengue hemorhagic fever associated hemophagocytc lymphohistiocytosis in primigravida: A case report by Pyrus Bhellum, Rakesh Kumar, Rishabh Bora, Bharat Kumar

“…Furthermore, it underscores the urgent need for focused research on HLH in pregnant patients, particularly in low and middle income countries.…”
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