Exploration of Some Nutrient Absorption–Related Genes and Intestinal Histology in Japanese Quails (Coturnix japonica) Throughout Their Productive Lifespan by Hamid Reza Rafieian‐Naeini, Mahdi Zhandi, Maryam Taghipour‐Shahbandi, Amir Reza Sabzian, Ali Reza Yousefi, Mahboubeh Khajehnabi, Woo Kyun Kim

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Understanding Citizens’ Response to Social Activities on Twitter in US Metropolises During the COVID-19 Recovery Phase Using a Fine-Tuned Large Language Model: Application of AI by Ryuichi Saito, Sho Tsugawa

“…As of March 2024, >676 million cases, 6 million deaths, and 13 billion vaccine doses have been reported. It is crucial to evaluate sociopsychological impacts as well as public health indicators such as these to understand the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Is differential cleaning needed for SARS-CoV-2 beyond standard procedures? A systematic review by Uduak Okomo, Ememobong N. Aquaisua, Osamagbe Asemota, Deborah Ndukwu, Josephine E. Egbung, Ekpereonne B. Esu, Olabisi A. Oduwole, John E. Ehiri

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Serological Evidence of Infectious Laryngotracheitis Infection and Associated Risk Factors in Chickens in Northwestern Ethiopia by Mastewal Birhan, Ashenafi Syoum, Saddam Mohammed Ibrahim, Tewodros Fentahun, Addisu Mohammed, Nega Berhane, Molalegne Bitew, Esayas Gelaye, Malede Birhan Atanaw, Belayneh Getachew, Bereket Dessalegn, Anmaw Shite Abat, Kassahun Berrie, Kassaye Adamu, Takele Abayneh

“…Furthermore, molecular confirmation and characterization of the virus from ILT suggestive cases should be considered to justify the use of ILT vaccines.…”
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Novel introductions of human-origin H3N2 influenza viruses in swine, Chile by Belen Monserrat Agüero, Naomi Ariyama, Felipe Berrios, Nikita Enciso, Barbara Quezada, Rafael A. Medina, Rafael A. Medina, Victor Neira, Victor Neira

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Clinical Profile and Prescription Patterns in Culture-proven Enteric Fever in Children by Divya Priyadharshini, Mobill Clinton, Nandini Sethuraman, Mathrubootham Sridhar, Vidya Krishna

“…Future areas of research interest will include an effective vaccine for paratyphoid fever and a randomized clinical trial on single vs combination therapy in enteric fever.…”
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Public Health Messaging on Twitter During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Observational Study by Ashwin Rao, Nazanin Sabri, Siyi Guo, Louiqa Raschid, Kristina Lerman

“…ResultsOur analyses revealed that PHEs focused more on masking, health care, education, and vaccines, whereas pseudoexperts discussed therapeutics and lockdowns more frequently (P<.001). …”
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Benefits, challenges, and best practices of collaborative partnerships among health supply chain stakeholders in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study by Anitha Tuyishime, Innocent Hahirwa, Kato Jonas Njunwa, John Nyiligira

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Experiences, perceptions and ethical considerations of the malaria infection study in Thailand by Bhensri Naemiratch, Natinee Kulpijit, Supanat Ruangkajorn, Nicholas P. J. Day, Jetsumon Prachumsri, Phaik Yeong Cheah

“…The Malaria Infection Study in Thailand (MIST) involves deliberate infection of healthy volunteers with Plasmodium vivax malaria parasites, and the assessment of the efficacy of potential vaccine and drug candidates in order to understand acquired protection against malaria parasites. …”
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The association of public health interventions regarding both infant sleep position and pertussis immunization with sudden infant death syndrome rates: an ecological study by Jacqueline Müller-Nordhorn, Amir Hakimhashemi, Stefan N. Willich, Sylvia Binting, Thomas Keil

“…The objective was to analyze the association of SIDS and infant pertussis hospitalization rates over time, comparing a previously unvaccinated population (West Germany) versus a predominantly vaccinated population (East Germany). Methods We calculated SIDS rates per 1000 live births per state. …”
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Discovery of anti-Ebola virus multi-target inhibitors from traditional Chinese medicine database using molecular screening, biophysical investigation, and binding free energy calcu... by Abbas Khan, Abrar Mohammad Sayaf, Anwar Mohammad, Fahad M. Alshabrmi, Tarek Benameur, Dong-Qing Wei, Kar Kheng Yeoh, Abdelali Agouni

“…The lack of effective treatment or vaccine for this pathogen poses a serious threat to a global pandemic. …”
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Global insights into MRSA bacteremia: a bibliometric analysis and future outlook by Jia-Yi Lin, Jia-Yi Lin, Jia-Kai Lai, Jia-Kai Lai, Jian-Yi Chen, Jian-Yi Chen, Jia-Yu Cai, Jia-Yu Cai, Zhan-Dong Yang, Zhan-Dong Yang, Liu-Qingqing Yang, Liu-Qingqing Yang, Liu-Qingqing Yang, Ze-Tao Zheng, Ze-Tao Zheng, Xu-Guang Guo, Xu-Guang Guo, Xu-Guang Guo

“…Additionally, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are increasingly applied in MRSA diagnosis and treatment, and phage therapy and vaccine development have become future research hotspots.ConclusionMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus BSIs remain a major global public health challenge, especially with the increasing severity of antibiotic resistance. …”
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The trend of phylogenetic and epitope variations of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-lineages in Iran by Mehdi Shabani, Ahmad Nejati, Jila Yavarian, Jila Yavarian, Kaveh Sadeghi, Sevrin Zadheidar, Akram Sadat Ahmadi, Monire Ghadirali, Arghavan Zebardast, Adel Abedi, Mohammad Hossein Najmi, Nazanin-Zahra Shafiei-Jandaghi, Talat Mokhtari-Azad

“…The high rate of T-cell epitopes conservation in non-spike proteins among different sub-lineages of the Omicron in this study highlighted the importance of cell-mediated immunity and suggested that non-spike proteins might be more attractive targets for future SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.…”
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Integration of metabolomics methodologies for the development of predictive models for mortality risk in elderly patients with severe COVID-19 by Shanpeng Cui, Qiuyuan Han, Ran Zhang, Siyao Zeng, Ying Shao, Yue Li, Ming Li, Wenhua Liu, Junbo Zheng, Hongliang Wang

“…Abstract Background The rapid evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent global immunization efforts have rendered early metabolomics studies potentially outdated, as they primarily involved non-exposed, non-vaccinated populations. This paper presents a predictive model developed from up-to-date metabolomics data integrated with clinical data to estimate early mortality risk in critically ill COVID-19 patients. …”
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Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) implementations to control cholera outbreak in Oromia region, Ethiopia by Dabesa Gobena, Esayas Kebede Gudina, Getahun Fetensa, Tizta Tilahun Degfie, Tessema Debela, Afework Tamiru, Zenebu Begna Bayissa, Dereje Diriba, Tarekegn Sarbessa, Daniel Bekele, Natinel Teferi, Achalu Layesa, Abate Zewdie, Dawit Worku Ayele, Meron Debebe Mersha, Chala Bafikadu, Senahara Korsa Wake, Lemi Abebe, Tesfaye Kebebew, Tefera Goshu, Birhanu Kenate, Yadeta Dessie, Zeleke Mekonnen

“…The findings have also been derived qualitatively from three distinct themes or pillars, specifically (coordination and logistics, RCCE, and the Oral Cholera Vaccine). The quantitative data were analyzed using Stata, version 14.0, and ATLAS.ti9 software was used for qualitative data analysis. …”
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Immunogenic Evaluation of Ribosomal P-Protein Antigen P0, P1, and P2 and Pentameric Protein Complex P0-(P1-P2)2 of Plasmodium falciparum in a Mouse Model by Agnieszka Szuster-Ciesielska, Leszek Wawiórka, Dawid Krokowski, Nikodem Grankowski, Łukasz Jarosz, Urszula Lisiecka, Marek Tchórzewski

“…Plasmodium falciparum, a protozoan parasite with a complex life cycle and high genetic variability responsible for the difficulties in vaccine development, is implicated in most malaria-related deaths. …”
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First detection and molecular characterization of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) in India: evidence of a new variant in Karnataka by Jagadish B. Hiremath, M. Swathi, R. Ramamoorthy, M. Shijili, Damini Sharma, Divakar Hemadri, H. B. Chethankumar, K. P. Suresh, Sharanagouda S. Patil, Shivasharanappa Nayakvadi, S. P. Satheesha, B. R. Shome, Baldev Raj Gulati

“…Understanding PEDV’s genetic diversity and evolution is essential to develop area-specific vaccines to mitigate the disease impact on India’s pig population.…”
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Azithromycin to prevent acute lower respiratory infections among Australian and New Zealand First Nations and Timorese children (PETAL trial): study protocol for a multicentre, int... by Anne B Chang, Keith Grimwood, Yuejen Zhao, Gabrielle B McCallum, Catherine A Byrnes, Heidi Smith-Vaughan, Peter S Morris, Christine Connors, Adrian Trenholme, Shirley Lawrence, Joshua Francis, Kobi L Schutz, Mark D Chatfield, Nevio Sarmento, Robyn L. Marsh, Emily R Bowden, Nicholas Fancourt, Adriano Vieira, Kim M Hare, Dennis Bonney, Felicity Marwick, Bronwyn Karvonen, Carolyn Maclennan, Milena Santos Lay, Endang Soares da Silva

“…Despite the high burden and long-term consequences of severe ALRIs, clinical, evidence-based and feasible interventions (other than vaccine programmes) that reduce ALRI hospitalisations in children are limited. …”
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Large-scale production of Mansonella perstans infective larvae from engorged Culicoides milnei by Chi Anizette Kien, Chi Anizette Kien, Rene Ebai, Rene Ebai, Fanny Fri Fombad, Fanny Fri Fombad, Frederick Esofi, Frederick Esofi, Anna Ning Ntuh, Anna Ning Ntuh, Emmanuel Ouam, Emmanuel Ouam, Narcisse Victor Tchamatchoua Gandjui, Narcisse Victor Tchamatchoua Gandjui, Valerine Chawa Chunda, Valerine Chawa Chunda, Relindis Ekanya, Relindis Ekanya, Franck Noel Nietcho, Franck Noel Nietcho, Juluis Visnel Foyet, Juluis Visnel Foyet, Lucy Cho Nchang, Lucy Cho Nchang, Chefor Magha, Chefor Magha, Abdel Jelil Njouendou, Abdel Jelil Njouendou, Peter Enyong, Peter Enyong, Achim Hoerauf, Achim Hoerauf, Achim Hoerauf, Manuel Ritter, Manuel Ritter, Samuel Wanji, Samuel Wanji

“…It is known that Mansonellosis due to Mansonella perstans do not result in a clear clinical picture, but down-regulates the immunity of patients predisposing them to other diseases like tuberculosis, HIV and malaria or damping vaccine efficacy. However, research about novel drugs against this filarial nematode is missing because of the lack of parasite material. …”
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Safety and Intranasal Retention of a Broad-Spectrum Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Monoclonal Antibody SA55 Nasal Spray in Healthy Volunteers: A Phase I Clinical Trial by Chaoying Hu, Yibo Zhou, Xing Meng, Jianhua Li, Jinxia Chen, Zhifang Ying, Xiaoliang Sunney Xie, Yaling Hu, Yunlong Cao, Ronghua Jin

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