How Reliable Is Endoscopic Scoring of Postoperative Recurrence in Crohn Disease?: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Eline M. L. van der Does de Willebois, MD, Vittoria Bellato, MD, Marjolijn Duijvestein, MD, PhD, Susan van Dieren, MD, PhD, Silvio Danese, MD, PhD, Pierpaolo Sileri, MD, PhD, Christianne J. Buskens, MD, PhD, Andrea Vignali, MD, PhD, Willem A. Bemelman, MD, PhD

“…Guidelines advise to perform endoscopic surveillance following ileocolic resection (ICR) in Crohn disease (CD) for timely diagnosis of recurrence. …”
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The influence of environmental factors on the detection and quantification of SARS-CoV-2 variants in dormitory wastewater at a primarily undergraduate institution by Chequita Brooks, Sebrina Brooks, Josie Beasley, Jenna Valley, Michael Opata, Ece Karatan, Rachel Bleich

“…Wastewater-based epidemiology has helped to alleviate some of the strain of testing through broader, population-level surveillance, and has been applied widely on college campuses. …”
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Mental Health Assessment of the Population: Study Protocol of the MAP Research Program in Ukraine (MAP-U) and in Zurich (MAP-Z) by Viktoriia Yasenok, Eileen Neumann, Alessia Raineri, Julia Kopp, Seraina Rüegger, Tala Ballouz, Marco Kaufmann, Andrii Loboda, Vladyslav Smiianov, Andreas M. Baumer, Andreas M. Baumer, Erich Seifritz, Heiko Fabian Königstein, Anja Frei, Viktor Von Wyl, Viktor Von Wyl, Susi Kriemler, Andriana Kostenko, Milo A. Puhan

“…ObjectivesTo conduct mental health surveillance in adults in Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland) as an actionable scientific foundation for public mental health and mental healthcare.MethodsMental Health Assessment of the Population (MAP) is a research program including prospective, population-based, digital cohort studies focused on mental health monitoring. …”
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Low prevalence of copy number variation in pfmdr1 and pfpm2 in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from southern Angola by Denise Duarte, Francisco Manuel, Ana Dias, Esmeralda Sacato, Elsa Taleingue, Elsa Daniel, Francisco Simão, Luis Varandas, Maria Lina Antunes, Fatima Nogueira

“…The potential for future treatment failure of artemisinin-based combinations (that include PPQ, LUM and AMQ), due to parasite resistance in the region, emphasizes the need for continued molecular surveillance. Methods One hundred and nine clinically derived samples were collected at Hospital Central Dr. …”
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Genetic profiling of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii from a tertiary care center in Malaysia by Aisyah Syakirah Shahari, Navindra Kumari Palanisamy, Fadzilah Mohd Nor

“…ST164 and ST642 were unique and represent a significant finding in Malaysia’s surveillance data. These STs are associated with acquired blaOXA-23, indicating an evolutionary adaptation of A. baumannii within the hospital setting.IMPORTANCEAcinetobacter baumannii is a ubiquitous Gram-negative coccobacillus bacterium that is primarily associated with nosocomial infections that can colonize biotic and abiotic surfaces to enhance cell-to-cell adhesion, ensuring the establishment of infections. …”
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Characterization of the complete genome sequence of the recombinant norovirus GII.P16/GII.4_Sydney_2012 revealed in Russia by E. V. Zhirakovskaia, A. Y. Tikunov, S. N. Sokolov, B. I. Kravchuk, E. I. Krasnova, N. V. Tikunova

“…Recently, new recombinant noroviruses with a novel GII.P16 polymerase associated with different capsid proteins VP1 were reported. As a part of the surveillance study of sporadic cases of acute gastroenteritis in Novosibirsk, a total of 46 clinical samples from children with diarrhea were screened in 2016. …”
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Hypomagnesemia, insulin secretion and action in patients without diabetes, 1 year after kidney transplantation by Rasmus K. Carlsen, Anders Åsberg, Anders Åsberg, My Svensson, My Svensson, Kåre I. Birkeland, Kåre I. Birkeland, Hanne S. Jørgensen, Hanne S. Jørgensen, Iain Bressendorff, Hanne L. Gulseth, Hanne L. Gulseth, Karsten Midtvedt, Espen Nordheim, Espen Nordheim, Trond G. Jenssen

“…IntroductionHypomagnesemia after kidney transplantation has been reported as a potential risk factor for development of post-transplant diabetes mellitus.MethodsIn kidney transplant recipients undergoing an oral glucose tolerance test during one-year surveillance follow-up we estimated insulin sensitivity with the Matsuda index, a modified Stumvoll index, and HOMA-2IR. …”
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Microbial Colonization and Antibiotic Resistance Profiles in Chronic Wounds: A Comparative Study of Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Venous Ulcers by Florica Sandru, Elena Poenaru, Smaranda Stoleru, Andreea-Maria Radu, Alexandra-Maria Roman, Corina Ionescu, Aurelian Zugravu, Jafal Mugurel Nader, Livia-Cristiana Băicoianu-Nițescu

“…These findings underscore the importance of personalized treatment strategies and continuous surveillance of antimicrobial resistance.…”
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Incidence, trends and patterns of female breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancers in Antigua and Barbuda, 2017–2021: a retrospective study by Andre A. N. Bovell, Thendo Ramaliba, Sekeena O. Goodwin, Joycelyn C. Phillip, Jabulani Ncayiyana, Themba G. Ginindza

“…Besides research, this study has importance for instituting cancer prevention and control measures, including surveillance and healthy lifestyles initiatives.…”
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Analysis of diabetes mortality characteristics among the residents in Fengxian District, Shanghai, 2012‒2021 by XU Haifeng, HU Yi, WU Zhenyu, CHEN Ying, DENG Zenan, XUE Ting, YUAN yuan, QIN Meng, TANG Haiying

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the trends in diabetes mortality rate and the characteristics of decreased population in Fengxian District, Shanghai from 2012 to 2021.MethodsData from the death registration records of the residents in Fengxian District between 2012 and 2021, sourced from the Shanghai Death Surveillance System, were analyzed. Indicators such as the crude mortality rate due to diabetes, the standardized mortality rate, years of life lost (YLL), and the probability of premature death were estimated. …”
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A Risk Management Approach to Global Pandemics of Infectious Disease and Anti-Microbial Resistance by Annie Sparrow, Meghan Smith-Torino, Samuel M. Shamamba, Bisimwa Chirakarhula, Maranatha A. Lwaboshi, Christine Stabell Benn, Konstantin Chumakov

“…The COVID-19 pandemic is the most recent example of the failure of this biomedical model to address global threats, the limitations of laboratory-based surveillance, and the exclusive focus on vaccination for disease control. …”
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Glycated hemoglobin and microalbuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Afrim Zeqiraj, Dafina Zeqiraj, Teuta MullaGoga, Fidel Krasniqi, Agim Shabani, Sanije Berisha, Agim Berisha, Blerim Morina, Florjana Zogaj

“…Increasing levels of microalbuminuria in diabetic patients worldwide and in ours will be an immediate requirement for microalbuminuria tests to be routinely performed in addition to HbA1c by all health institutions for better surveillance of patients in order to prevent the deterioration of their health status.…”
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A MALDI-TOF MS-based multiple detection panel of drug resistance-associated multiple single-nucleotide polymorphisms in Candida tropicalis by Feifei Wan, Min Zhang, Jian Guo, Huiping Lin, Xiaoguang Zhou, Lixin Wang, Wenjuan Wu

“…Between 2009 and 2018, the China Hospital Invasive Fungal Surveillance Network reported an increase in fluconazole and voriconazole resistance from 5.7% to ~30%. …”
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Investigation of risk factors associated with Ancylostoma spp. infection and the benzimidazole F167Y resistance marker polymorphism in dogs from the United States by Pablo D. Jimenez Castro, Jennifer L. Willcox, Haresh Rochani, Holly L. Richmond, Heather E. Martinez, Cecilia E. Lozoya, Christian Savard, Christian M. Leutenegger

“…We acquired fecal surveillance data from a large population of dogs in the United States (US). …”
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Comparing physician associates and foundation year two doctors-in-training undertaking emergency medicine consultations in England: a mixed-methods study of processes and outcomes by Simon de Lusignan, Mary Halter, Carly Wheeler, Laura Nice, Sally Brearley, James Ennis, Jonathan Gabe, Heather Gage, Phil Begg, Chao Wang, Jim Parle, Vari Drennan

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Towards Meaningful Interpretation of Molecular Data: Insights Gained from HMMD Challenges in <i>Salmonella</i> Detection for Future NGS Integration in Clinical Microbiology by Hyunji Kim, Soo Hyun Seo, Jae-Seok Kim, Kwang Jun Lee, Kyoung Un Park

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Implementing an “indeterminate” interpretation category for HMMDs could enhance clinical decision-making and refine public health surveillance by focusing on clinically relevant findings. …”
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Nomogram model and risk score predicting overall survival and guiding clinical decision in patients with Hodgkin’s lymphoma: an observational study using SEER population-based data... by Yue Yang, Shang Li, Xiao Zhu, Yi Kong, Mingtao Zhang, Xiangping Liang, Zherui Zhang, Shuzhen Tan, Yingqi Li, Yueyuan Zhong, Yingqi Shao, Jiayi Xu, Zesong Li

“…Introduction This study developed a prognostic nomogram of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) for purpose of discussing independent risk factors for HL patients with Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database.Methods We collected data of HL patients from 2010 to 2015 from the SEER database and divided it into two cohorts: the training and the verification cohort. …”
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Serological insights from SARS-CoV-2 heterologous prime and boost responses in Thailand by Daniel Ward, Lapasrada Pattarapreeyakul, Rujiraporn Pitaksalee, Naphatcha Thawong, Waritta Sawaengdee, Suthida Tuntigumthon, Catriona Patterson, Kevin Tetteh, Susana Campino, Panadda Dhepakson, Surakameth Mahasirimongkol, Taane G. Clark

“…The development of statistical models to predict breakthrough infections can improve serological surveillance. Overall, our study underscores the necessity for vaccine (re-)development and the creation of serological tools to monitor vaccine performance.…”
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Temporal Changes in Bacterial Profile of Burn Wound Infections in a Tertiary Care Hospital and Risk Factors for Invasion: A Prospective Cohort Study by Aarti A Gandhi, Priyanka S Prasad, Gita Nataraj, Vinita Puri

“…Conclusion: The shift from gram-negative to gram-positive bacteria and the increasing resistance over time highlight the importance of ongoing surveillance and appropriate antimicrobial stewardship measures in the management of burn wound infections.…”
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Differential Recruitment of Dendritic Cells Subsets to Lymph Nodes Correlates with a Protective or Permissive T-Cell Response during Leishmania (Viannia) Braziliensis or Leishmania... by A. K. Carvalho, K. Carvalho, L. F. D. Passero, M. G. T. Sousa, V. L. R. da Matta, C. M. C. Gomes, C. E. P. Corbett, G. E. Kallas, F. T. Silveira, M. D. Laurenti

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