ClimaWATCH: A new interactive tool for community heat-health vulnerability assessments by Aparna Keshaviah, Dheeya Rizmie, Huihua Lu, Mike Rudacille, Eric Morris, Colleen Psomas, Farid Qamar, Xindi C. Hu

“…Conclusion: Chief heat officers, public health officials, philanthropic organizations, and others can use ClimaWATCH to develop data-driven, tailored heat action plans to address the needs of different vulnerable populations effectively and equitably, prioritize interventions based on their potential for impact, and improve community and health system resilience to extreme heat.…”
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Sexual and reproductive health awareness and practices among adolescents and adults in a rural farming community in Baja California, Mexico: a quantitative and qualitative cross-se... by Cristina Espinosa da Silva, Margarita Santibanez, Adrienne RS Lee, Lorena S Pacheco, Stephanie Brodine, Miguel A Fraga, Taylor B Desmarais, Noe C Crespo, Javier Martínez Hernandez, Marianne McKennett, Richard S Garfein

“…Rural, indigenous populations in Mexico face barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) resources and services. …”
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Quality of life in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in Latin American countries by H. Aguilar-Duran, M. Fernández, M. González-García, E. Rincón-Alvarez, M. Alberti, F. Caro, E. Tavera, E. Vásquez, N. Cortez, M. Salinas, M. Florenzano, C. Florestano, Ivette Buendia-Roldan

“…Conclusions We found similar data compared to those reported in real-life European populations. We also found that anxiety and depression are prevalent. …”
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Navigating ethics in HIV data and biomaterial management within Black, African, and Caribbean communities in Canada by Rusty Souleymanov, Bolaji Akinyele-Akanbi, Chinyere Njeze, Patricia Ukoli, Paula Migliardi, Linda Larcombe, Gayle Restall, Laurie Ringaert, Michael Payne, John Kim, Wangari Tharao, Ayn Wilcox

“…Abstract Background This study explored the ethical issues associated with community-based HIV testing among African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) populations in Canada, focusing on their perceptions of consent, privacy, and the management of HIV-related data and bio-samples. …”
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Exploring the impact of occupational exposure: A study on cardiovascular autonomic functions of male gas station attendants in Sri Lanka by Tania Warnakulasuriya, Kushan Medagoda, Dulani Kottahachchi, Dunya Luke, Dilesha Wadasinghe, Prasanna Rathnayake, Janaki Ariyawansa, Tharuka Dissanayake, Pavani Sandeepani, Deepthi C. De Silva, Niranga Manjuri Devanarayana

“…There were no significant differences in weight, height, or BMI between the study and the control populations (p > 0.05). Both the systolic blood pressure (SBP) (Mann Whitney U (MWU) = 743.5, p = 0.003) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (MWU = 686.5, p = 0.001) were significantly higher among the gas station attendants compared to controls. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Swedish version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9: an investigation using Rasch analysis and confirmatory factor analysis by David Forsström, Farzaneh Badinlou, Magnus Johansson, Olivia Ojala, Samir El Alaoui, Kristoffer N. T. Månsson, Alexander Rozental, Johan Lundin, Simon Jangard, Shervin Shahnavaz, Karolina Sörman, Nitya Jayaram-Lindström, Tobias Lundgren, Markus Jansson-Fröjmark, Maria Hedman-Lagerlöf

“…The findings suggests that the Swedish translation of PHQ-9 may need to be adapted in order to make adequate interpretations of an individual score and to differentiate between populations. Further tests of its validity and reliability in other Swedish samples are needed to fully understand the properties of the Swedish version of PHQ-9.…”
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Community advisory boards as implementation strategies to center partner and patient voice in community health centers by Rebekka M. Lee, Kamini Mallick, James G. Daly, Vetta Sanders Thompson, Elise Hoffman, Maria Papadopoulos, Stacey Curry

“…This paper aims to describe how CHCs used CABs during the COVID-19 pandemic to improve the reach of testing among populations experiencing health disparities and identify transferable lessons for future implementation. …”
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Toxoplasma gondii in dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Egypt: a comparative seroepidemiological study in Upper and Lower Egypt by Ehab Kotb Elmahallawy, Ehab Kotb Elmahallawy, Nady Khairy Elbarbary, David Cano-Terriza, David Cano-Terriza, Tomás Fajardo, Nada Oudah Albalawi, Débora Jiménez-Martín, Marwa M. I. Ghallab, Ahmed Gareh, Refaat Ras, Refaat Ras, Isabelle Villena, Sabry A. S. Sadek, Hajar AlQadeeb, Hind Alzaylaee, Sonia Almería, Ignacio García-Bocanegra, Ignacio García-Bocanegra

“…Our results provide evidence of moderate, widespread, and heterogeneous spatial distribution of T. gondii among camel populations in Egypt, which might have important implications for animal and public health in that country. …”
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Development of Genomic SSR Markers for Assessing Genetic Diversity in Korean Native <i>Fallopia multiflora</i> by Raveendar Sebastin, Ki Hyun Kim, Hye Ran Shin, Jin-Tae Jeong, Ju-Kyung Yu, Yoon-Sup So, Jong-Wook Chung

“…Therefore, these SSR markers could be valuable for various applications, including cultivar identification and assessing the purity of <i>F. multiflora</i> populations. Three genetic groups of <i>F. multiflora</i> should be considered as independent units for conservation and germplasm management of the species.…”
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Spatial behavior of mesocarnivores living in seasonal ecosystems: A case study in arid landscapes in northern-central Chile by Darío Moreira-Arce, Pablo M. Vergara, Alex Oporto, Alberto J. Alaniz, Claudia Hidalgo-Corrotea, Alfredo H. Zúñiga, Alejo Gutiérrez, Sebastián Moreno, Daniela Araya, Simone Ciuti

“…We also noted that road network influences the behavioral response of foxes and its expansion is expected to exert pressure on the conservation of fox populations.…”
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Burden of psychiatric and somatic comorbidities in individuals with suicidal behavior: a nationwide Danish registry-based, observational study by Mette Reilev, Jens-Jakob Kjer Møller, Elsebeth Stenager, Erik Christiansen

“…Methods We defined two case populations above 10 years in the Danish health registries: those who 1) died by suicide (2010–2020) and 2) had an incident suicide attempt (2010–2021). …”
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Evaluation of Body Composition in Hemodialysis Thai Patients: Comparison between Two Models of Bioelectrical Impedance Analyzer and Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry by Kulapong Jayanama, Supanee Putadechakun, Praopilad Srisuwarn, Sakda Arj-Ong Vallibhakara, Prapimporn Chattranukulchai Shantavasinkul, Chanika Sritara, Surasak Kantachuvesiri, Surat Komindr

“…Further studies with large populations are warranted.…”
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Epidemiology of snake bites and envenomations in the Bofidji Group – West, Equateur Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo by Blaise Engomba Mokekola, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Guy Bayeli Ilumbe, Idrissa Zabo Assumani, Aristarque Mulonda, Monizi Mawunu, Gires Mboyo Engomba, Colette Ashande Masengo, Godefroid Libono Ekamba

“…While traditional treatments have value, their limitations highlight the importance of integrating modern healthcare practices and educating rural populations on prevention measures. …”
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Epidemiology of urinary tract infections in the Middle East and North Africa, 1990–2021 by Fatemeh Amiri, Saeid Safiri, Reza Aletaha, Mark J. M. Sullman, Kamaleddin Hassanzadeh, Ali-Asghar Kolahi, Shahnam Arshi

“…Improving healthcare access and antibiotic stewardship is crucial to mitigating the growing burden of UTIs, particularly among older populations in the region.…”
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Outer retina micro-inflammation is driven by T cell responses prior to retinal degeneration in early age-related macular degeneration by Lucas Stürzbecher, Lucas Stürzbecher, Lucas Stürzbecher, Lucas Stürzbecher, Hendrik Bartolomaeus, Hendrik Bartolomaeus, Hendrik Bartolomaeus, Hendrik Bartolomaeus, Theda U. P. Bartolomaeus, Theda U. P. Bartolomaeus, Theda U. P. Bartolomaeus, Theda U. P. Bartolomaeus, Sylvia Bolz, Andjela Sekulic, Marius Ueffing, Marius Ueffing, Simon J. Clark, Simon J. Clark, Simon J. Clark, Nadine Reichhart, Sergio Crespo-Garcia, Nicola Wilck, Nicola Wilck, Nicola Wilck, Nicola Wilck, Olaf Strauß

“…Furthermore, flow cytometry and gene expression analysis were used on ocular and splenic tissues of Cx3cr1GFP/GFP and C57BL/6J mice at 8 and 12 months of age to characterize the dynamics of local and systemic T cell populations.ResultsWe show the presence of memory T cells such as CD45RO+ cells in the choroid and retina of patients with AMD with a peak of abundance in early stages of AMD. …”
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Molecular Detection and Genetic Characterization of Avian Leukosis Virus From Field Outbreaks in Bangladesh by Md. Golzar Hossain, Riman Pathan, SM Nazmul Hasan, Anandha Mozumder, Moslema Jahan Mou, Marjana Akter, Chandan Sikder, Riyan Al Islam Reshad, Roni Mia, Sukumar Saha, Tofazzal Islam, Sharmin Akter

“…ABSTRACT Avian leukosis is a significant viral disease affecting chicken populations globally, including Bangladesh, resulting in high mortality and morbidity rates and causing substantial economic losses in the commercial poultry industry. …”
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SARS-CоV-2 spread in humans and animals by T. P. Akimiva, V. P. Semakina, M. N. Mitrofanova, M. V. Zhiltsova, E. S. Vystavkina, D. G. Isakova, D. B. Andreychuk, A. K. Karaulov, I. A. Chvala, A. E. Metlin

“…Due to COVID-19 epidemic spread and detection of animal infection cases, diagnosis tools and methods were developed in the Russian Federation, and screening tests were performed in susceptible animal populations in different regions of the country. COVID-19 monitoring results demonstrated the virus in two cats (in Moscow and Tyumen).…”
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Association between the neutrophil-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio with kidney stone risk: a cross-sectional study by Yuan-Zhuo Du, Jia-Qing Yang, Ji-Ming Yao, Chi-Teng Zhang, Yi-Fu Liu

“…The relationship between NHR and kidney stone prevalence showed no significant variation across most subgroups (P for interaction &gt; 0.05).ConclusionThe results indicate that increased NHR is linked to a higher risk of kidney stones, with this relationship remaining consistent across various populations. NHR could be a useful biomarker for kidney stone risk, with key implications for early detection and individualized treatment.…”
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Great Tit (Parus major) Nestlings Have Longer Telomeres in Old‐Growth Forests Than in Young Forests by Ronalds Krams, Dina Cīrule, Maris Munkevics, Sergejs Popovs, Priit Jõers, Jorge Contreras Garduño, Indrikis A. Krams, Tatjana Krama

“…Our results suggest that the forest habitats affected by industrial forestry may represent ecological traps, as the development of young birds in deteriorated environments can affect the age structure of populations.…”
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Working experiences of remote interpreters in health care settings—insights from Austria and Germany by Sophie Klomfar, Sophie Klomfar, Anna Teufel, Gernot Gerger, Maria Kletečka-Pulker, Maria Kletečka-Pulker, Klara Doppler, Klara Doppler, Magdalena Eitenberger, Magdalena Eitenberger, Sabine Völkl-Kernstock, Sabine Völkl-Kernstock

“…BackgroundThe rise in linguistically diverse patient populations has introduced significant challenges in healthcare due to language barriers. …”
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