Epidemiology of Yellow Fever in Nigeria: Analysis of Climatic, Ecological, Socio-Demographic, and Clinical Factors Associated with Viral Positivity Among Suspected Cases Using Nati... by Stephen Eghelakpo Akar, William Nwachukwu, Oludare Sunbo Adewuyi, Anthony Agbakizua Ahumibe, Iniobong Akanimo, Oyeladun Okunromade, Olajumoke Babatunde, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Mami Hitachi, Kentaro Kato, Yuki Takamatsu, Kenji Hirayama, Satoshi Kaneko

“…Conclusion Ecological, climatic, and socio-demographic characteristics are drivers of YF outbreaks in Nigeria, and public health interventions need to target these factors to halt local epidemics and reduce the risk of international spread. …”
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Mycotoxicological monitoring. Part 1. Complete mixed feed for pigs and poultry (2009–2018) by G. P. Kononenko, A. A. Burkin, Ye. V. Zotova

“…These data confirmed the need for their inclusion into the regulated group of substances significant for public health. General features of pig and poultry feed contamination as well as usefulness of regional surveys for intoxication risk prediction are described. …”
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Supervision, performance assessment, and recognition strategy (SPARS) – a multipronged strategy to strengthen medicines management in Nepal: pilot study methods and baseline result... by Nirajan Bhusal, Anup Bastola, Reekesh Shrestha, Narendra Kumar Khanal, Birna Trap

“…Background: Nepal piloted a multipronged supervision, performance assessment, and recognition strategy (SPARS), to improve medicines management (MM) in public health facilities. This paper describes the SPARS pilot intervention and reports on MM performance at baseline.Methods: To build MM capacity at public sector health facilities, health workers were trained as MM supervisors to visit and supervise government health facilities, assess MM performance, and use the findings to provide support in MM practices. …”
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A machine learning framework for short-term prediction of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations using personal air quality monitors and lifestyle data by M. Atzeni, G. Cappon, J. K. Quint, F. Kelly, B. Barratt, M. Vettoretti

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Reasons for living and depressive symptomatology in young adults with and without suicide attempts: a moderated mediation approach by Marta Brás, Marta Brás, Marta Brás, Cátia Martins, Cátia Martins, Cátia Martins, Cristina Nunes, Cristina Nunes, Cristina Nunes, Saul Neves Jesus, Saul Neves Jesus, Saul Neves Jesus, Ana Rita Madeira, Cláudia Carmo, Cláudia Carmo, Cláudia Carmo

“…IntroductionSuicide is a public health problem worldwide, being the fourth leading cause of death in young adult population (15-29 years). …”
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Evaluation of Blood Culture Results in Patients with Malignancy in Erzurum Province, Turkey by Osman Aktas, Ozgür Akbaba, Muhammet Hamidullah Uyanik, Hakan Uslu

“… Background: Bloodstream infections are a serious public health problem that requires follow-up with blood culture; this negatively affects the course of the disease and patient healthcare costs in patients with malignancy. …”
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Evaluation of nutritional, anthropometric, and psychological outcomes in different metabolic and bariatric surgery techniques: a follow up study by Elham Hojaji, Zahra Veysi, Shadi Naderyan Fe’li, Neda Shalbaf, Moslem Arian, Cain C. T. Clark, Ahmad Reza Dorosty Motlagh

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DNA Barcoding and Phylogenetic Analysis of Culex and Anopheles Species in Siirt, Türkiye by Halil Dilmen, Behcet İnal, Mehmet Salih Özgökçe, Mustafa Cemal Çiftçi, Hilmi Kara, Sedriye Çatkın, Meryem Özer Dilmen, Gülcihan Koyunçu

“…Mosquitoes play a critical role as disease vectors, making them significant in terms of both public health concerns and ecological balance. This study aims to identify mosquito specimens collected from Siirt city center and six different districts using morphological and molecular methods. …”
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An Outdoor Walking Program for Immigrant Muslim Older Adults: A Community‐Based Participatory Intervention by Jordana Salma, Shelby Yamamoto, Nancy M Salbach, Ruth Barclay, Allyson Jones

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A comprehensive comparison of PARP inhibitors as maintenance therapy in platinum-sensitive recurrent ovarian cancer: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Shiya Ji, Lu Chen, Yebo Yu, Xupeng Chen, Liwen Wei, Lili Gou, Cheng Shi, Susu Zhuang

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Nomogram to Predict the Survival of Chinese Patients with Alcohol-Related Liver Disease by Fangfang Duan, Chen Liu, Yuwei Liu, Chunyan Chang, Hang Zhai, Huichun Xing, Jun Cheng, Song Yang

“…Alcohol-related liver disease is an increasing public health burden in China, but there is a lack of models to predict its prognosis. …”
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An online intervention relationship enhancement couple therapy program versus systematic desensitization on sexual performance anxiety in women undergoing infertility treatment wit... by Maryam Afzal Dehkordi, Tahmineh Farajkhoda, Mahdi Khanabadi, Farimah Shamsi

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Active ingredients of traditional Chinese medicine inhibit NOD-like receptor protein 3 inflammasome: a novel strategy for preventing and treating heart failure by Ruifang Lin, Ruifang Lin, Yunfeng Yu, Lixin Du, Zehui Ding, Zehui Ding, Ziyan Wang, Ziyan Wang, Jiaming Wei, Jiaming Wei, Zhihua Guo, Zhihua Guo

“…Heart failure (HF) has emerged as a significant global public health challenge owing to its high rates of morbidity and mortality. …”
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Molecular Epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 within Accra Metropolis Postlockdown by Frank T. Aboagye, Lawrence Annison, Henry Kwadwo Hackman, Maame E. Acquah, Yvonne Ashong, Isaac Owusu-Frimpong, Bill C. Egyam, Sharon Annison, George Osei-Adjei, Samuel Antwi-Baffour

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Differences in catheter-related complications to insertion site selection for long peripheral intravenous catheters in antimicrobial therapy: a randomized controlled trial by Linfang Zhao, Xianghong Jin, Xiangyun Li, Chang Liu, Jie Wang, Xiuzhu Cao, Xufen Zeng, Yiyu Zhuang

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The Effect of a Patient Activation Tailored Intervention on Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management and Clinical Outcomes: A Study from Saudi Arabian Primary Care Settings by Nasser Almutairi, Vinod Gopaldasani, Hassan Hosseinzadeh

“…Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global public health challenge. T2DM self-management, including diet, physical activity, blood glucose self-monitoring, foot care, and adherence to medication, is considered a primary tool for managing diabetes. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of probable depression amongst pregnant and parenting young females: a comparison of adolescents and young adults in rural South Africa by K. P. Seakamela, R. G. Mashaba, C. B. Ntimana, M. O. Mbombi, J. Tlouyamma, J. Tlouyamma, P. Mphekgwana, R. Nemuramba, K. Mothapo, L. Muthelo, L. N. Mabila, I. Dhau, E. Maimela, E. Maimela

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Evaluation of a pilot family planning educational seminar and subsequent attitudes towards family planning among Muslim communities in Tanzania. by Alexandra A Cordeiro, Hajirah Gumanneh, Aneth Nzali, Valencia J Lambert, Amina Yussuph, Albert Kihunrwa, Yassin Mchondo, Ramadhan Mtita, Hidaya Yahaya, Samuel E Kalluvya, Joyce Wamoyi, Mehrunisha Suleman, Jennifer A Downs, Agrey H Mwakisole

“…Building on data demonstrating the effectiveness of religious leaders in Tanzania to provide public health information in communities, the aim of this study was to understand whether and how an educational seminar about FP that was provided to Tanzanian Muslim religious leaders could be an effective means by which education about FP could reach members of their communities. …”
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Correction of CAMS PM₁₀ Reanalysis Improves AI-Based Dust Event Forecast by Ron Sarafian, Sagi Nathan, Dori Nissenbaum, Salman Khan, Yinon Rudich

“…High dust loading significantly impacts air quality, climate, and public health. Early warning is crucial for mitigating short-term effects, and accurate dust field estimates are needed for forecasting. …”
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Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 variants in Henan, China from 2023 to 2024 by Yun Song, Bicong Wu, Hongxia Ma, Yafei Li, Su Yan, Jingjing Pan, Haifeng Wang, Ying Ye, Xueyong Huang, Wanshen Guo

“…It underscores the importance of continuous viral surveillance and genomic sequencing to guide public health decision-making.…”
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