Timeliness metrics for screening and preventing TB in household contacts of pulmonary TB patients in Kenya by D. Nair, P. Thekkur, I. Mbithi, M. Khogali, R. Zachariah, S. Dar Berger, S. Satyanarayana, A. M. V. Kumar, I. Kathure, J. Mwangi, A. F. Bochner, A. McClelland, J. M. Chakaya, A. D. Harries

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Changing dynamics of bloodstream infections due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium in Germany, 2017–2023: a continued burd... by Simon Brinkwirth, Marcel Feig, Ines Noll, Tim Eckmanns, Achim Dörre, Sebastian Haller, Niklas Willrich

“…Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance is a global threat to public health, with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm) being major contributors. …”
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Continuous follow-up intervention of a low-salt diet to control blood pressure among older people with hypertension in rural Indonesia by Ivana Aprilia Pehopu, Andi Masyitha Irwan, Elly Lilianty Sjattar, Sakul Changmai, Noor Azah Abd Aziz

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Commercial Feed Substitution with Milkfish Waste Flour (Chanos chanos) Against Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) Egg White Index, Egg Yolk Index and Haugh Unit by Annisa Nur Aulia Purwantoro, Sri Hidanah, Dhandy Koesoemo Wardhana, Mohammad Anam Al Arif, Sunaryo Hadi Warsito, Widya Paramita Lokapirnasari

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Burden of caregivers of older people in Sri Lanka: an overlooked concern in the health care system by Nirmala Rathnayake, Wedura Kannangara, Thilina Abeygunasekara, Warsha De Zoysa, Dhammika Palangasinghe, Sarath Lekamwasam

“…Abstract Background Caring for older people has become a significant public health concern in Sri Lanka due to the growing aging population. …”
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Association of Obesity and Socioeconomic Status among Women of Childbearing Age Living in Urban Area of Morocco by Fatima Barich, Fatima Ezzahra Zahrou, Fatima Zahra Laamiri, Nisrine El Mir, Manelle Rjimati, Amina Barkat, El Arbi Rjimati, Hassan Aguenaou

“…Worldwide, obesity is considered as an important public health problem. This study aims to explore the social and economic factors associated with overweight and obesity among women of childbearing age residing in the urban area of Morocco. …”
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Consistent Condom Use and Associated Factors among HIV-Positive Clients on Antiretroviral Therapy in North West Ethiopian Health Center, 2016 GC by Mohammed Seid Ali, Eleni Tesfaye Tegegne, Mekibib Kassa Tesemma, Kaleab Tesfaye Tegegne

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The Feasibility and Acceptability of an HIV Web- Based Screening Program in Iran by Roya Sahebi, Hossein Dehghanian, Alireza Mirahmadizadeh, Leyla Sahebi, Reza Yousefi Farkhad, Simin Khayatzadeh-Safaie, Nazila Sattari, Leila Jahangiry, Hamid Sharifi

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Azithromycin in the Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs): Indian Real-Life Experience by Dominic M, Srivastava R, Shah K, Naik SM, Rout K, Ray B, Patil D, Rana D, Swami OC

“…BC Roy Hospital, Haldia, 721631, West Bengal, India; 7Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400099, IndiaCorrespondence: Onkar C Swami, Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, Mumbai, 400099, Maharashtra, India, Tel +91 9372423101, Email onkar.swami@alembic.co.inObjective: Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs) pose a significant public health challenge worldwide. Azithromycin has been approved for its management due to broad-spectrum antibacterial properties and favorable pharmacokinetics. …”
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Isolation and Characterization of Colistin-Resistant <i>Enterobacteriaceae</i> from Foods in Two Italian Regions in the South of Italy by Rosa Fraccalvieri, Angelica Bianco, Laura Maria Difato, Loredana Capozzi, Laura Del Sambro, Stefano Castellana, Adelia Donatiello, Luigina Serrecchia, Lorenzo Pace, Donatella Farina, Domenico Galante, Marta Caruso, Maria Tempesta, Antonio Parisi

“…Virulence gene analysis showed that <i>E. coli</i> and other isolates carried genes linked to pathogenicity, increasing the potential risk to public health. This study emphasizes the role of food as a potential reservoir for colistin-resistant bacteria and the importance of monitoring the spread of AMR genes in foodborne pathogens.…”
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Sociodemographic factors associated with dental students knowledge and attitudes regarding disinfection as a control measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by Geanella Silva-Robles, Gissela Briceño-Vergel, Rosa Aroste-Andía, Emily Hernández-Huamaní, Marysela Ladera-Castañeda, Miriam Castro-Rojas, Percy Gavilán-Chávez, Luis Cervantes-Ganoza, César Cayo-Rojas

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High-resolution observation per 1.5 h revealed prominent time-dependent daily contamination variations of p-phenylenediamine (PPD) antioxidants and their quinone derivatives PPDQs... by Zifang Peng, Shijiao Hou, Qingyun He, Fangcheng Su, Lishun Ren, Congcong Pei, Dan Yin, Yanhao Zhang, Yanjie Huang, Shusheng Zhang, Zongwei Cai

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Effects of royal jelly consumption on clinical outcomes in patients with ischemic stroke: A triple-blind randomized controlled trial by Elham Karimi, Arman Arab, Fariborz Khorvash, Maryam Kazemi, Reza Amani

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Mutations in the ARAP3 Gene in Three Families with Primary Lymphedema Negative for Mutations in Known Lymphedema-Associated Genes by Maurizio Ricci, Rita Compagna, Bruno Amato, Sercan Kenanoglu, Dominika Veselenyiova, Danjela Kurti, Mirko Baglivo, Syed Hussain Basha, Roberta Serrani, Giacinto Abele Donato Miggiano, Barbara Aquilanti, Giuseppina Matera, Giuseppe Marceddu, Valeria Velluti, Lucilla Gagliardi, Munis Dundar, Juraj Krajcovic, Matteo Bertelli

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Real-World Experience of Imipenem–Relebactam Treatment as Salvage Therapy in Difficult-to-Treat Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infections (IMRECOR Study) by Isabel Machuca, Arantxa Dominguez, Rosario Amaya, Cristina Arjona, Irene Gracia-Ahufinger, Maravillas Carralon, Rosa Giron, Isabel Gea, Natividad De Benito, Andres Martin, Fatima Galan, Jose Antonio Martinez, Rayden Iglesias, Jaume Revuelto, Juan Jose Caston, Angela Cano, Elisa Ruiz-Arabi, Luis Martínez-Martínez, Julian Torre-Cisneros

“…Abstract Introduction Difficult-to-treat-resistant (DTR) infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa represent a global public health threat, prioritizing the search and development of new antibiotics for this microorganism. …”
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Microbes Saving Lives and Reducing Suffering by Kenneth Timmis, Zeynep Ceren Karahan, Juan Luis Ramos, Omry Koren, Ana Elena Pérez‐Cobas, Karen Steward, Victor deLorenzo, Elisabetta Caselli, Margaret Douglas, Clarissa Schwab, Virginia Rivero, Rafael Giraldo, Junkal Garmendia, Raymond J. Turner, Jessamyn Perlmutter, José M. Borrero de Acuña, Pablo Ivan Nikel, Jerome Bonnet, Angela Sessitsch, James K. Timmis, Carla Pruzzo, M. Auxiliadora Prieto, Siavash Isazadeh, Wei E. Huang, Gerard Clarke, Danilo Ercolini, Max Häggblom

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Estimating the Prevalence of Schizophrenia in the General Population of Japan Using an Artificial Neural Network–Based Schizophrenia Classifier: Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey by Pichsinee Choomung, Yupeng He, Masaaki Matsunaga, Kenji Sakuma, Taro Kishi, Yuanying Li, Shinichi Tanihara, Nakao Iwata, Atsuhiko Ota

“…This study demonstrates the capability of an ANN-based model to improve the estimation of schizophrenia prevalence in the general population, offering a novel approach to public health analysis.…”
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The Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with the Presence of Antibiotic Residues in Milk from Peri-Urban Dairy Cattle Farms in Kathmandu, Nepal by Erda E. Rame Hau, Minu Sharma, Bal K. Sharma Khanal, Peter D. Sly, Deirdre Mikkelsen, Nicholas Clark, Ricardo J. Soares Magalhães

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Ultimately, this study provides evidence on the role of modifiable ARs risk factors in the peri-urban milk industry of Kathmandu, which can serve as a foundation for developing improved antimicrobial stewardship guidelines and designing intervention measures to reduce the public health risk posed by ARs in milk sold in Kathmandu, Nepal.…”
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Decision-making regarding place of end-of-life care for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions: a systematic integrative review by Ashleen Crowe, Fiona Hurley, Gemma Kiernan, Helen Kerr, Yvonne Corcoran, Jayne Price, Joanne Reid, Eileen Courtney, Tracey McConnell, Patricia McNeilly, Veronica Lambert

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Accounting for differences between crops and regions reduces estimates of nitrate leaching from nitrogen-fertilized soils by Yan Wang, Yihong Liu, Longlong Xia, Hiroko Akiyama, Xinli Chen, Ji Chen, Yunying Fang, Tony Vancov, Yongfu Li, YuanZhi Yao, Dianming Wu, Bing Yu, Scott X. Chang, Yanjiang Cai

“…Abstract Nitrate (NO3 −) leaching from nitrogen (N) fertilized soils is a significant global concern, affecting both the environment and public health. However, substantial uncertainties and variabilities in NO3 − leaching factors (LFs) among regions or crops impede accurate assessments of NO3 − leaching. …”
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