Detection of Masses in Mammogram Images Based on the Enhanced RetinaNet Network With INbreast Dataset by Wang M, Liu R, Luttrell IV J, Zhang C, Xie J

“…Mingzhao Wang,1 Ran Liu,1 Joseph Luttrell IV,2 Chaoyang Zhang,2 Juanying Xie1 1School of Computer Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xian, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, USACorrespondence: Juanying Xie, School of Computer Science, Shaanxi Normal University, No. 620, West Chang’an Avenue, Chang’an District, Xi’an, 710119, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13088965815, Email xiejuany@snnu.edu.cn Chaoyang Zhang, School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering, University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406-0001, USA, Email chaoyang.zhang@usm.eduPurpose: Breast cancer is the most common major public health problems of women in the world. Until now, analyzing mammogram images is still the main method used by doctors to diagnose and detect breast cancers. …”
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Evaluation of Risk Factors Influencing Tick-Borne Infections in Livestock Through Molecular Analyses by Lorena Cardillo, Claudio de Martinis, Giovanni Sgroi, Alessia Pucciarelli, Gerardo Picazio, Maurizio Viscardi, Luisa Marati, Maria Ottaiano, Roberta Pellicanò, Nicola D’Alessio, Vincenzo Veneziano, Giovanna Fusco

“…These results show a high circulation of TBPs among livestock and underline the need for surveillance in high-risk habitats for public health.…”
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Extended spectrum betalactamase and Carbapenemase producing gram negative bacteria from healthcare workers gowns at Debre Berhan Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia by Sisay Gebrish Sharew, Daniel Gebretsadik Weldehanna, Demissew Shenkute Gebreyes, Tsegahun Asfaw Abebe, Agumas Shibabaw

“…Abstract Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemase-producing (CP) gram-negative bacteria are the major public health concerns. Gowns used by healthcare workers (HCWs) in daily practice are a source of hospital-acquired infections in hospital settings. …”
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Knowledge and Use of Caries Detection Methods among Dental Students and Dental Practitioners in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Waseem Radwan, Abeer A. AlNasser, Hesah Aloqab, Khalid Al-Saggaf, Nora A. Almuhtab, Bothinah Alnasyan

“…Furthermore, the high prevalence of caries and generally poor oral health in Saudi Arabia is a public health concern. In addition to necessary preventive programs and awareness initiatives, understanding diagnostic practices plays an important role in garnering broad background knowledge regarding the routine diagnostic means utilized by our targeted respondents. …”
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Onchocerciasis is not a major cause of blindness in two endemic villages in Sierra Leone by Ibrahim Kargbo-Labour, Victoria Redwood-Sawyerr, Abdulai Conteh, Doris Harding, Mohamed S. Bah, Patricia Houck, Sugandh Juneja, Achille Kabore, Darin Evans, Angela M. Weaver, Yaobi Zhang

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A report on the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of three Indonesian forest honeys produced by Apis dorsata by Mahani, Pamungkas Rizki Ferdian, Habil Muhammad Ghibran, Amirah Fathia Herlina, Siti Nurhasanah, Nunung Nurjanah, Rizki Rabeca Elfirta, Avry Pribadi, Raden Lia Rahadian Amalia, I Made Samudra

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Global, regional, and national burden of pancreatic cancer from 1990 to 2021, its attributable risk factors, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the global burden of... by Tianyu Li, Chen Lin, Weibin Wang

“…Conclusion This study offers a comprehensive analysis of pancreatic cancer trends, providing crucial insights for public health planning and policy-making. Addressing identified risk factors and targeting high-risk populations are essential for effective strategies to reduce the global burden of pancreatic cancer.…”
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Tuberculosis and COVID-19: Lessons from the Past Viral Outbreaks and Possible Future Outcomes by Radu Crisan-Dabija, Cristina Grigorescu, Cristina-Alice Pavel, Bogdan Artene, Iolanda Valentina Popa, Andrei Cernomaz, Alexandru Burlacu

“…Of particular interest is the aftermath of superimposing viral epidemics (especially SARS-CoV-2) over long-standing diseases, such as tuberculosis (TB), which remains a significant disease for public health worldwide and especially in emerging economies. …”
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Performance evaluation of nine reference centers and comparison of DNA extraction protocols for effective surveillance of Leishmania-infected Phlebotomine sand flies: Basis for tec... by Jorian Prudhomme, Aymeric Delabarre, Bulent Alten, Umut Berberoglu, Eduardo Berriatua, Gioia Bongiorno, José Manuel Cristovao, Maya Davidovich-Cohen, Trentina Di Muccio, Ozge Erisoz Kasap, Eleonora Fiorentino, Oscar D Kirstein, Edwin Kniha, Carla Maia, Mesut Mungan, Clara Muñoz-Hernández, Muhammed Nalçaci, Gizem Oguz Kaskan, Yusuf Ozbel, Seray Ozensoy Toz, Ricardo Parreira, Katharina Platzgummer, Ceylan Polat, José Risueño, Liora Studentsky, Gamze Varol, Julia Walochnik, Kardelen Yetişmiş, Florence Robert-Gangneux

“…<h4>Background</h4>Leishmaniasis, caused by Leishmania protozoan parasites transmitted by Phlebotomine sand flies, is a significant public health concern in the Mediterranean basin. Effective monitoring of Leishmania-infected sand flies requires standardized tools for comparing their distribution and infection prevalence. …”
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Incidence Density Rate of Neonatal Mortality and Predictors in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Zebenay Workneh Bitew, Ayinalem Alemu, Ermias Getaneh Ayele, Desalegn Abebaw Jember, Michael Tamene Haile, Teshager Worku

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Additive impact of metabolic syndrome and sarcopenia on all-cause and cause-specific mortality: an analysis of NHANES by Meng Zhang, Qing-Yue Zeng, Linli Zhuang

“…BackgroundMetabolic syndrome (MetS) and sarcopenia (SP) are increasingly significant public health issues in aging societies, sharing common pathophysiological mechanisms and being associated with severe health consequences. …”
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Genetic Variations in the Kir6.2 Subunit (KCNJ11) of Pancreatic ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channel Gene Are Associated with Insulin Response to Glucose Loading and Early Onset of Type... by Yi-Der Jiang, Lee-Ming Chuang, Dee Pei, Yann-Jinn Lee, Jun-Nan Wei, Fung-Chang Sung, Tien-Jyun Chang

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Association of race and ethnicity with mortality in adults with SLE: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis by Sam Norton, Chris Wincup, Patrick Gordon, Kate Bramham, James Galloway, Zijing Yang, Samir Patel, Maryam Adas, Deepak Nagra, Mark Russell

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Quality of life of older adults and associated factors in Ghanaian urban slums: a cross-sectional study by Jos M G A Schols, Priscilla Yeye Adumoah Attafuah, Irma Everink, Aaron Asibi Abuosi, Christa Lohrmann

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Insecticide chlorfenapyr confers induced toxicity in human cells through mitochondria-dependent pathways of apoptosis by Longfei Wang, Zheng Qu, Yifan Xu, Guangqing Yu, Xiangyang Liu, Meizi Wang, Shiheng An, Xinming Yin, Risong Na, Youwu Hao

“…Insecticide chlorfenapyr (Chl) is widely used in agriculture and also recommended for public health use (e.g., providing protection from malaria). …”
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Inequalities in demand satisfied with modern methods of family planning among women aged 15–49 years: a secondary data analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys of six South Asian... by Chandrashekhar T Sreeramareddy, Kiran Acharya, Ishwar Tiwari

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Effects of Deficit Irrigation on Growth, Yield, and Quality of Pomegranate (<i>Punica granatum</i>) Grown in Semi-Arid Conditions by Islam F. Hassan, Rahaf Ajaj, Ahmed F. Abd El-Khalek, Shamel M. Alam-Eldein, Maybelle S. Gaballah, Habib ur Rehman Athar, Harlene M. Hatterman-Valenti

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Joint trajectories of physical activity, health, and income before and after statutory retirement: A 22-year follow-up. by Tea Lallukka, Petteri Kolmonen, Ossi Rahkonen, Eero Lahelma, Jouni Lahti

“…As not all those with a low income had a low level of physical activity or poor general health perceptions, public health interventions should target distinct groups with the most adverse risk factor profiles, to narrow health inequalities during aging.…”
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Research Progress of Bacteriocin Combined with Physical Technology in the Prevention and Control of Foodborne Pathogens and Spoilage Microorganisms by Mingzhu WANG, Zihao TIAN, Zhongmei TAN, Jie REN, Gaoyun WU, Jinqi GUO, Yuchang YAO, Yuan YIN, Bailiang LI, Jiage MA, Wei YU

“…Food safety issues caused by foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms have become one of the public health challenges worldwide. Bacteriocins are antimicrobial peptides synthesized by some bacterial ribosomes and are widely used as bio-preservatives and food additives. …”
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Insight on the Genetics of Atrial Fibrillation in Puerto Rican Hispanics by Ariel F. Gonzalez-Cordero, Jorge Duconge-Soler, Hilton Franqui-Rivera, Roberto Feliu-Maldonado, Abiel Roche-Lima, Israel Almodovar-Rivera

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