Long Term School Based Deworming against Soil-Transmitted Helminths Also Benefits the Untreated Adult Population: Results from a Community-Wide Cross Sectional Survey by Paul M. Gichuki, Gabriel Mbugua, Edwin K. Kiplelgo, Tabitha W. Irungu, Charles Mwandawiro

“…Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) are a public health problem in Kenya. The primary control strategy for these infections is preventive chemotherapy (PC) delivered through school based deworming (SBD) programs. …”
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Visual and Refractive Outcomes of Cataract Surgeries Performed in One Year in a Private Practice Setting: Review of 2714 Procedures by Laureano A. Rementería-Capelo, Jorge L. García-Pérez, Juan Gros-Otero, Aida Morán, José M. Sánchez-Pina, Inés Contreras

“…Currently available outcome data for cataract surgery include mostly patients from public health systems. The purpose of this study was to report the visual and refractive outcomes of cataract procedures performed during one year in a private practice center, which may include a different spectrum of patients. …”
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Dyadic effects of illness perception and maladaptive cognitive-emotional regulation strategies on the fear of cancer recurrence in breast cancer patients and spouses: an actor-part... by Hui Ren, Tianye Yang, Songli Mei, Zhu Zhu, Jianjun Shi, Lingling Tong, Jia Yang, Yabin Sun

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Effect of Nutrition Education Based on Health Belief Model on Nutritional Knowledge and Dietary Practice of Pregnant Women in Dessie Town, Northeast Ethiopia: A Cluster Randomized... by Tona Zema Diddana, Gezahegn Nigusse Kelkay, Amanuel Nana Dola, Abinet Arega Sadore

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Association between nutritional status, daily nutrition delivery and clinical outcomes of critically ill adult patients admitted to the intensive care unit: a protocol for Isfahan... by Awat Feizi, Sabrina Schlesinger, Nafiseh Shokri-Mashhadi, Somayeh Rajaii, Milad Nasiri Jounaghani

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Specialty choice among final-year medical students and house officers in Nigeria: implications for anaesthesia practice – a cross-sectional study by Thankgod Chukwunnonso Okonkwo, Gbolahan Deji Olatunji, Victor Mayowa Adeleye, Mukaila Oyegbade Akinwale

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Burnout among Nurses Working in Ethiopia by Abrha Hailay, Woldu Aberhe, Guesh Mebrahtom, Kidane Zereabruk, Guesh Gebreayezgi, Teklehaimanot Haile

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Evaluation of the initial rollout of the physical activity referral standards policy in Scotland: a qualitative study by Paul Kelly, Nadine Dougall, Coral L Hanson, Lis Neubeck, Sheona Mchale

“…Evidence of effectiveness is equivocal. Public Health Scotland has developed ‘physical activity referral standards’ that aim to enhance quality, reduce variability in design and delivery and build further evidence of what works. …”
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Enhancing bioactive compound stability of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.) leaves via advanced packaging techniques by Mia Dujmović, Mia Kurek, Zdenko Mlinar, Sanja Radman, Nevena Opačić, Sandra Voća, Jana Šic Žlabur

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First detection of the S989P+V1016G+D1763Y haplotype and expansion of voltage-gated sodium channel mutations in Aedes aegypti in Taiwan in 2016-2023. by Han-Hsuan Chung, Hwa-Jen Teng, Chin-Gi Huang, I-Jung Tsai, Hung-Jui Chen, Osamu Komagata, Shinji Kasai, Kun-Hsien Tsai, Shiu-Ling Chen

“…<h4>Background</h4>Aedes aegypti transmits various arthropod-borne diseases such as dengue, posing a significant burden to public health in tropical and subtropical regions. Pyrethroid-based control strategies are effective in managing this vector; however, the development of insecticide resistance has hindered these efforts. …”
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Pharmaceuticals as emerging pollutants: Implications for water resource management in Malaysia by Asvinidevi Arumugam, Khai Ern Lee, Pei Yuen Ng, Aida Soraya Shamsuddin, Aziemah Zulkifli, Thian Lai Goh

“…Given the environmental and public health implications, addressing this emerging pollutant issue necessitates a multifaceted approach to mitigate human exposure, safeguard water quality and ensure the sustainable management of water resources.…”
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The Most Important Measures in Reducing Infection Control in the Anesthesia Work Environment: An Evidence-Based Study by Younes Barazesh, Parisa Moradimajd, Azam Saei, Jamileh Abolghasemi, Mohammad-Mahdi Azizi-Darbandi

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Assessment of healthcare workers’ knowledge and availability of resources for sickle cell disease management in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo by Nash Mwanza Nangunia, Olivier Mukuku, Viviane Bianga Feza, Yves Mulindilwa Kyembwa, Théophile Barhwamire Kabesha, André Kabamba Mutombo, Stanislas Okitostho Wembonyama

“…Abstract Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a global public health priority due to its high morbidity and mortality. …”
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Stigma of People Affected by Leprosy and its determinants: a cross-sectional study in Sri Lanka by Udhishtran Arudchelvam, Thayaparan Pulendran, Maheshi Sirimanne, Sandali Pabasara, Indira Kahawita, Nadeeka Chandraratne

“…Abstract Background Leprosy, being a neglected tropical disease, remains a significant public health concern in several parts of the world, especially Sri Lanka, where it has long been associated with stigma. …”
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Burden and trends of dietary iron deficiency in the Middle East and North Africa region, 1990–2021 by Saeid Safiri, Saeid Safiri, Fatemeh Amiri, Nahid Karamzad, Nahid Karamzad, Mark J. M. Sullman, Mark J. M. Sullman, Ali-Asghar Kolahi, Morteza Abdollahi

“…The greatest reductions in prevalence were seen among older age groups, indicating an age-related downward trend from 1990 to 2021.ConclusionDespite some improvements, dietary iron deficiency remains a significant public health concern in the MENA region, particularly in countries with lower socio-demographic indices (SDI). …”
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Development and application of a dietary program to reduce sugar intake using a living lab approach in Korea: an intervention study by Jung-Hyun Kim, Min Sook Kyung, Seul Ki Choi

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Parasitic contamination of lettuce: comparison between establishments located in areas with high and low economic values by Gustavo Trentini Barancelli, Larissa Kochenborger, Fernanda Gracieli Machado Brum, Fabiana Tonial, Cassiano Mateus Forcelini

“… Introduction: Diseases caused by contaminated food are a threat to public health. Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is a widespread vegetable for human alimentation. …”
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Guanosine enhances the bactericidal effect of ceftiofur sodium on Streptococcus suis by activating bacterial metabolism by Yue Dong, Xiaona Liu, Shanshan Xiong, Mingyu Cao, Haojie Wu, Long Chen, Mengmeng Zhao, Yadan Zheng, Zhiyun Zhang, Yanyan Liu, Yanhua Li, Qianwei Qu, Chunliu Dong

“…The emergence and rapid development of antibiotic resistance poses a serious threat to global public health. Streptococcus suis (S. suis) is an important zoonotic pathogen, and the development of its antibiotic resistance has made the infections difficult to treat. …”
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Sex and authorship in global cancer research by Deborah Mukherji, Ophira Ginsburg, Grant Lewison, Richard Sullivan, Verna Vanderpuye, Winnie K W So, Miriam Mutebi, Nazik Hammad, Julie Torode, Erica Liebermann

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The Association of Food Security With Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A National Health Interview Survey Analysis by Brittany N. Burton, Alexis Sykes, Cecilia Canales, Andrea J. Ibarra, En Chang, Jonathan Dahan, Adam J. Milam, Tina Yu, Catherine Cha

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