START—the Swiss tele-assisted rehabilitation and training program to support transition from inpatient to outpatient care in the subacute phase after a stroke: feasibility, safety... by Szabina Gäumann, Carina Ziller, Carina Ziller, Nele Paulissen, Nele Paulissen, Frank Behrendt, Frank Behrendt, Zorica Suica, Zorica Suica, Björn Crüts, Luana Gammerschlag, Katrin Parmar, Katrin Parmar, Hans Ulrich Gerth, Hans Ulrich Gerth, Leo H. Bonati, Leo H. Bonati, Leo H. Bonati, Corina Schuster-Amft, Corina Schuster-Amft, Corina Schuster-Amft

“…IntroductionEffective rehabilitation is essential to prevent physical and cognitive decline, but many stroke patients face challenges to maintain rehabilitation efforts after hospital discharge. Telerehabilitation, delivered via digital platforms, represents a promising approach for intensive continuation of stroke rehabilitation after discharge. …”
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EVALUASI ELEMEN TEKNIS RUANG BERSAMA RUSUNAWA MAHASISWA SEBAGAI HUNIAN SEHAT DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 by Citra Amalia Amal, Andi Annisa Amalia, Siti Fuadillah A. Amin, Rifaldi Rifaldi

“…The data analysis technique was carried out through descriptive quantitative methods by scoring the achievement of indicators of the Healthy Home Principles in the form of dry (not damp) floors and walls, a minimum window opening area of 1/9 of the floor space, openings that can be penetrated by sunlight, the availability of natural lighting and artificial lightingin the dining room area, efforts to overcome the danger of fire in the kitchen area, waterproof walls, vents, and good lighting in the bathroom. …”
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High-sensitivity, high-speed, broadband mid-infrared photodetector enabled by a van der Waals heterostructure with a vertical transport channel by Jianfeng Wu, Jialin Zhang, Ruiqi Jiang, Hao Wu, Shouheng Chen, Xinlei Zhang, Wenhui Wang, Yuanfang Yu, Qiang Fu, Rui Lin, Yueying Cui, Tao Zhou, Zhenliang Hu, Dongyang Wan, Xiaolong Chen, Weida Hu, Hongwei Liu, Junpeng Lu, Zhenhua Ni

“…Two-dimensional (2D) heterostructures provide an alternative path toward this goal, yet despite continued efforts, their performance has not matched that of low-temperature HgCdTe photodetectors. …”
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Strategies and resources used by public health units to encourage COVID-19 vaccination among priority groups: a behavioural science-informed review of three urban centres in Canada by Tori Langmuir, Mackenzie Wilson, Nicola McCleary, Andrea M. Patey, Karim Mekki, Hanan Ghazal, Elizabeth Estey Noad, Judy Buchan, Vinita Dubey, Jana Galley, Emily Gibson, Guillaume Fontaine, Maureen Smith, Amjad Alghamyan, Kimberly Thompson, Jacob Crawshaw, Jeremy M. Grimshaw, Trevor Arnason, Jamie Brehaut, Susan Michie, Melissa Brouwers, Justin Presseau

“…., operationalizing the pros and cons BCT) and barriers/facilitators addressed in strategies/resources for ongoing and future COVID-19 vaccine uptake efforts among general and prioritised populations.…”
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KiKli Fit: Investigating the Implementation of a Physical Activity Program in Pediatric Cancer by Lars Rehbein, Ann Christin Schneider, Christina Hillebrech, Christina Schindera, Amika Singh, Katharina Eva, Valentin Benzing

“…Interest from other hospital units suggests the program’s broader applicability. Future efforts will focus on completing data analysis and exploring adaptations for other clinical settings. …”
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Reflecting on partnerships established and sustained over four cycles of a federally funded cancer prevention and control research program: lessons learned for community-academic n... by Swann Arp Adams, Swann Arp Adams, Lauren Workman, Lauren Workman, Mayank Sakhuja, Brooks Yelton, Karen E. Wickersham, Ciaran Fairman, Jan Eberth, Sue Heiney, James R. Hebert, James R. Hebert, Jaron H. King, Freda Allyson Hucek, Lauren Schaurer, Daniela B. Friedman

“…IntroductionThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN) is a national network which aims to accelerate the adoption and implementation of evidence-based cancer prevention and control strategies and interventions in communities, enhance large-scale efforts to reach underserved populations and reduce their cancer-related health disparities, and develop the capacity of the dissemination and implementation work force specifically in cancer prevention and control.MethodsOur site has been a part of the CPCRN since its inception in 2002 with the exception of the 2004–2009 funding cycle. …”
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High-resolution awake mouse fMRI at 14 tesla by David Hike, Xiaochen Liu, Zeping Xie, Bei Zhang, Sangcheon Choi, Xiaoqing Alice Zhou, Andy Liu, Alyssa Murstein, Yuanyuan Jiang, Anna Devor, Xin Yu

“…High-resolution awake mouse functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) remains challenging despite extensive efforts to address motion-induced artifacts and stress. …”
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Time Interval for Diagnosis of Tuberculosis and Related Expenditure in Selected Health Centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Ezra Shimeles, Melaku Tilahun, Tsegaye Hailu, Fikre Enquselassie, Abraham Aseffa, Alemayehu Mekonnen, Getachew Wondimagegn

“…Tuberculosis (TB) has continued to be a major health problem globally, in spite of the efforts to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. …”
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Pengaruh Perbedaan Kadar Oksitosin Melalui Pemijatan Oksitosin Terhadap Jumlah Perdarahan pada Ibu 2 Jam Postpartum by Desi Sarli, Masrul , Meilinda Agus

“…<br />Kata kunci: Pemijatan oksitosin, oksitosin, jumlah perdarahan 2 jam postpartum<br /><br />Abstract <br />Efforts to handling postpartum hemorrhage is to give oxytocin,which it is an important role in oxytocin stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction, so that bleeding can be resolved.The hormone oxytocin can be generated through the stimulation of oxytocin massage that will accelerate parasympathetic nerves to deliver commands to the hipotalamus to produce oxytocin. …”
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New pneumococcal serotype 20C is a WciG O-acetyltransferase deficient variant of canonical serotype 20B by Jigui Yu, Neil Ravenscroft, Peter Davey, Roshan Liyanage, Oliver Lorenz, Michelle M. Kuttel, Stephanie W. Lo, Feroze A. Ganaie, Moon H. Nahm

“…Consequently, genome-based serotyping/bioinformatic tools must scrutinize all cps genes for mutations that might inactivate/modify cps-encoded enzymes, ensuring effective tracking of emerging capsule variants in response to ongoing vaccination efforts.IMPORTANCEStreptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is a significant human pathogen known for producing a wide array of antigenically and structurally diverse capsule types, a fact that poses a serious challenge to the effectiveness of vaccines targeting pneumococcal capsule polysaccharide (PS). …”
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Reductive acetogenesis is a dominant process in the ruminant hindgut by Qiushuang Li, Jiabin Huo, Gaofeng Ni, Fan Zhang, Shizhe Zhang, Xiumin Zhang, Rong Wang, Jinzhen Jiao, Zhongtang Yu, Xuanxuan Pu, Yipeng Yue, Emilio M. Ungerfeld, Xiaoli Zhang, Jian Wu, Zhiliang Tan, Chris Greening, Min Wang

“…Conclusions These findings highlight an enrichment of acetogenesis in a key region of the gastrointestinal tract and reshape our understanding of ruminant hydrogen metabolism and how the H2 can be managed in accord to livestock methane mitigation efforts. Video Abstract…”
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Patterns of beta-blocker use and dose optimization among ambulatory heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) attending public hospitals in Northeast Ethiopia:... by Minimize Hassen, Tsehaynesh Kebede Ebsa, Oumer Sada Muhammed, Tewodros Solomon, Mulat Belete Demessie, Teklehaimanot Fentie Wendie, Nuhamin Alemayehu Tesfaye, Mengistie Yirsaw Gobezie

“…It is crucial to align clinical practice with the latest guidelines, prioritize ongoing research, and enhance educational efforts for both healthcare providers and patients. …”
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The relationship between impostor phenomenon and emotional exhaustion among Chinese nurses: the mediating role of bi-directional work-family conflict by Yuan Li, Yuan Li, Yuan Li, Fangxinrui Qiu, Biru Luo, Biru Luo, Yanling Hu, Yanling Hu, Yanling Hu, Jie Li, Ying Xin Li, Ying Xin Li, Ying Xin Li, Ping He, Jinbo Fang

“…The findings elucidate the complex interplay between impostor phenomenon, an intrapersonal psychological factor, and work–family conflict, an interpersonal stressor, in contributing to emotional exhaustion among Chinese nurses, providing valuable insights to guide efforts aimed at safeguarding nurses’ mental health and well-being.…”
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Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis pyrazinamide resistance—India, 2018–2020 by Sembulingam Tamilzhalagan, Evanslin Santus Justin, Ashok Selvaraj, Karthick Venkateswaran, Arun Kumar Sivakumar, Suganthi Chittibabu, Heather P. McLaughlin, Patrick K. Moonan, Jonathan P. Smith, Sakthi Suba, Mukesh Kumar Sathya Narayanan, Christine S. Ho, Nishant Kumar, Srikanth P. Tripathy, Srikanth P. Tripathy, Siva K. Shanmugam, Patricia J. Hall-Eidson, Uma Devi Ranganathan

“…This work provides key insights into the scope of PZA-resistance in India, a high drug-resistant TB burden country, and can support the effectiveness of TB prevention and control efforts.…”
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Interventions used to reduce infectious aerosol concentrations in hospitals—a reviewResearch in context by Gráinne Brady, Fiona Bennin, Rosaline De Koning, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros, Sigrún Eyrúnardóttir Clark, Manish K. Tiwari, Simon Watt, Andrea Ducci, Ryo Torii, Danielle Morris, Elizabeth Lloyd-Dehler, Jerry Slann, Fiona Stevenson, Zarnie Khadjesari, Hakim-Moulay Dehbi, Lena Ciric, Ruth Epstein, John Rubin, Catherine F. Houlihan, Rachael Hunter, Laurence B. Lovat

“…However limitations of such approaches must be considered such as noise pollution and effects on ambient humidity. Whilst these efforts can contribute to improved air quality in hospitals, they should be considered with the other interacting factors such as microclimates, room dimensions and use of chemical products that effect air quality. …”
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Long-term trends and patterns in ultra-processed food consumption among Korean adults from 1998 to 2022 by Hyeseung Lee, Yesol Yim, Yerin Cho, Jiyeon Oh, Soeun Kim, Yejun Son, Hyesu Jo, Seohyun Hong, Masoud Rahmati, Hanseul Cho, Jiyoung Hwang, Dong Keon Yon

“…However, this decline may be temporary, underscoring the need for sustained efforts to reduce ultra-processed food consumption.…”
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Prevalence and prognostic value of ventricular conduction delay in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction by Anouk Achten, Jerremy Weerts, Johan van Koll, Mohammed Ghossein, Sanne G.J. Mourmans, Arantxa Barandiarán Aizpurua, Antonius M.W. van Stipdonk, Kevin Vernooy, Frits W. Prinzen, Hans-Peter Brunner-La Rocca, Christian Knackstedt, Vanessa P.M. van Empel

“…However, QRS duration >100 ms was present in 30 % and was an independent predictor for adverse outcomes. Future efforts are needed to understand the mechanisms underlying the association of QRS duration and adverse outcomes, and to determine its clinical implications.…”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pediculus Capitis Prevention and Control and Their Predictors among Schoolchildren in Woreta Town, Northwest Ethiopia, 2018: A School-Based Cro... by Henok Dagne, Awel Aba Biya, Amanuel Tirfie, Walelegn Worku Yallew, Zewudu Andualem, Baye Dagnew

“…To bring change, intensive efforts on factors associated with the knowledge, attitude, and practice should be encouraged.…”
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mRNA-LNP vaccines combined with tPA signal sequence elicit strong protective immunity against Klebsiella pneumoniae by Ting Huang, Siyou Che, Zheng Lv, Danrui Hao, Runyu Wang, Qinxuan Yi, Ling Mei, Yang Yuan, Hang Zou, Yidong Guo, Xinrong Wang, Yiwen Chu, Kelei Zhao

“…This opportunistic pathogen causes severe infectious diseases, including urinary tract infection and pneumonia, and causes a concerning global public burden. Despite efforts having been created to develop different types of K. pneumoniae vaccines, there is no licensed vaccine for preventing K. pneumoniae infection. …”
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Mpox Preparedness and Response 2024: Position Statement of The Disaster Management Experts Club by Heetaf Aloqaily, Rania Abdurhman Alnafea, Shahad Abdullah Alotaibi, Mohamad Bakir, Sharafaldeen Bin Nafisah, Bandr Mzahim

“…This publication serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the mpox pandemic and the collaborative efforts of the Disaster Management Experts Club in tackling this public health challenge. …”
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