Factors Associated with High Prevalence of Multibacillary Leprosy in West Bengal: A Case–Control Study by Dipta Kanti Mukhopadhyay, Tarun Kumar Sarkar, Supantha Chatterjee, Soumalya Ray, Pritam Roy, Asit Kumar Biswas

“…Objectives: This study aimed to find out the factors associated with the high burden of MB leprosy in West Bengal. Materials and Methods: This case–control study was conducted from August 2020 to December 2022 in three high-endemic districts (annual new case detection rate ≥10/lakh) of West Bengal. …”
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How and why does mode of birth affect processes for routine data collection and use? A qualitative study in Bangladesh and Tanzania. by Harriet Ruysen, Tamanna Majid, Donat Shamba, Shema Mhajabin, Jacqueline Minja, Ahmed E Rahman, Titus Ngopi, Mary Ramesh, Shams El Arifeen, Rosie Steege, Janet Seeley, Joy E Lawn, Louise T Day, EN-BIRTH-2 Study Group

“…Co-design of RHIS processes and tools could rationalise the data burden and increase availability and quality of perinatal data for use.…”
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Determinants of traditional Korean medicine utilization by individuals with physical disabilities: inference of causal relationships using Korea health panel data by Chihyoung Son, Jong-hyun Kim, Eunkyung Yoon, Eunji Ahn, Minjung Park, Dongsu Kim

“…These results suggest the need for targeted interventions and policy changes to improve TKM access and address financial burdens for people with disabilities.…”
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Identification of m6A methyltransferase-related WTAP and ZC3H13 predicts immune infiltrates in glioblastoma by Liyun Gao, Jiaxin Gao, Jiayin He, Wenyan Fan, Xiangxin Che, Xin Wang, Tao Wang, Chunhua Han

“…Functional disparities were determined through gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA). Tumor mutation burden (TMB) and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) were also analyzed. …”
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“Sleepless nights are a daily reality for us” how women experiencing homelessness in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia describe street life: a photovoice study by Kalkidan Yohannes, Kalkidan Yohannes, Kalkidan Yohannes, Mats Målqvist, Hannah Bradby, Yemane Berhane, Dagmawit Tewahido, Dagmawit Tewahido, Sibylle Herzig van Wees, Sibylle Herzig van Wees

“…Data from these discussions were then analysed using a reflexive thematic approach.ResultsFour themes were developed from the data: (a) deprivation of basic needs; (b) experiencing dependency, shame, and seclusion while dealing with the burden of street life; (c) the vulnerability and neglect of children; and (d) being resilient to harsh conditions. …”
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Psychological interventions for depression among informal caregivers of older adult populations: protocol of a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials by Danelle Pettman, Louise von Essen, Oscar Blomberg, Joanne Woodford, Erika Mårtensson, Renita Sörensdotter

“…If possible, a meta-analysis will be conducted to examine the: (1) effectiveness of psychological interventions for depression among informal caregivers of older adults, (2) effectiveness of psychological interventions for secondary outcomes such as anxiety, stress, caregiver burden, psychological distress, quality of life, well-being and self-efficacy and (3) moderating effects of clinical and methodological factors on effectiveness.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval will not be necessary for this study given primary data will not be collected. …”
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Noma (cancrum oris): A scoping literature review of a neglected disease (1843 to 2021). by Elise Farley, Ushma Mehta, M Leila Srour, Annick Lenglet

“…The oldest manuscript identified was from 28th March 1843 and the most recently published manuscript was from 3rd June 2021. Search terms included cancrum oris and noma. …”
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Trichomonas vaginalis and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Bule Hora University Teaching Hospital, Oromia Region, Southern Ethiopia by Oliyad Husen, Alqeer Aliyo, Kalicha Boru, Tibeso Gemechu, Wako Dedecha, Girma Ashenafi

“…In Ethiopia, complications associated with genital infection in pregnant women are a common problem. Despite the burden of the disease, epidemiological data related to this disease is currently rare in Africa, particularly in Ethiopia. …”
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GOVERNMENT DEBTS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH NEXUS: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM EMERGING ECONOMY by Emmanuel Imuede OYASOR

“…This could involve negotiating favorable terms with international creditors, seeking concessional loans, and improving debt repayment schedules to prevent excessive debt accumulation and reduce the burden on the economy, implement policies aimed at reducing debt servicing costs. …”
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Prognosis conferred by molecular features of appendix-derived Pseudomyxoma Peritonei by Ruiqing Ma, Guojun Li, Yingjiang Ye, Lei Liang, Chong Wang, Haipeng Zhou, Pu Zhang, Lubiao An, Guanjun Shi, Qian Chen, Hongbin Xu, Zhidong Gao

“…Patients with tumor mutational burden (TMB) > 1(P = 0.026) or alterations in TP53 (P = 0.006) or SMAD4 (P = 0.013) had significantly worse OS compared to those with a TMB < 1 or normal genes. …”
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Identität, Imagination und Tourismus bei den Tuareg im Norden des Niger by Emmanuel Grégoire, Marko Scholze

“…Die Autoren thematisieren zunächst die westliche Imagination der Sahara und der Tuareg, die in den Augen der Europäer einen Mythos darstellen. Die Tuareg haben diesen Mythos auf bemerkenswerte Weise für sich genutzt, um sich ein neues ökonomisches Handlungsfeld zu erschließen, bei dem es sich essentiell um einen „Wüstentourismus“ handelt. …”
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An autonomous navigation method for orchard mobile robots based on octree 3D point cloud optimization by Hailong Li, Hailong Li, Hailong Li, Kai Huang, Kai Huang, Yuanhao Sun, Yuanhao Sun, Xiaohui Lei, Xiaohui Lei, Quanchun Yuan, Quanchun Yuan, Jinqi Zhang, Xiaolan Lv, Xiaolan Lv

“…However, the increased richness of information provided by 3D LiDAR also leads to a higher computational burden for point cloud data processing, posing challenges to real-time navigation. …”
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Defining New Research Questions and Protocols in the Field of Traumatic Brain Injury through Public Engagement: Preliminary Results and Review of the Literature by Shumaila Hasan, Aswin Chari, Mario Ganau, Chris Uff

“…The financial cost of loss of earnings and medical care presents a massive burden to family, society, social care, and healthcare, the cost of which is estimated at £1 billion per annum (about brain injury (online)). …”
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Gender inequalities in prescribing and initiation patterns of guideline-recommended drugs after acute myocardial infarction by Irene López-Ferreruela, Sara Malo, Blanca Obón-Azuara, María José Rabanaque, Adriana Gamba, Sara Castel-Feced, Isabel Aguilar-Palacio

“…Overall, age and morbidity burden were the main contributors to differences in the prescribing patterns. …”
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Multi-omics approaches to deciphering complex pathological mechanisms of migraine: a systematic review by Jiaojiao Liu, Qiaosheng Ren, Boxuan Du, Xian Liu, Yuqiu An, Peichi Zhang, Lexi Li, Zhenhong Liu, Zhenhong Liu, Kegang Cao, Kegang Cao

“…BackgroundMigraine represents a chronic neurological disorder characterized by high prevalence, substantial disability rates, and significant economic burden. Its pathogenesis is complex, and there is currently no cure. …”
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Unveiling the obstacles encountered by women doctors in the Pakistani healthcare system: A qualitative investigation. by Ali Raza, Junaimah Jauhar, Noor Fareen Abdul Rahim, Ubedullah Memon, Sheema Matloob

“…As a result, severe work-life conflict was reported where most women doctors ended up in their profession in the middle of struggling between socially rooted gender roles as homemakers and their professional careers-furthermore, the study found various workplace issues that posit an additional burden on already struggling women doctors. Issues include poor recruitment and selection process, transfer constraints, excessive workload with inadequate salary, harassment, gender discrimination, unsafe work environment, and little support from the administration highly contribute to the shortage of women doctors in Pakistan.…”
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How could fit between polychronicity and multitasking shape employees' self-leadership? The moderating role of AI-empowered task processing by Zhirui Zhou, Shuting Xiang, Qingxin Xie

“…For well-matched employees, AI serves as a facilitator of task processing, thereby enhancing employee self-leadership; whereas for mismatched ones, AI acts as an additional task burden or as a catalyst that exacerbates the existing imbalance, which impedes the motivation for self-leadership. …”
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Targeting the IKZF1/BCL-2 axis as a novel therapeutic strategy for treating acute T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia by Juan Li, Chunmei Ye, Hui Li, Jun Li

“…In vivo studies with cell line-derived xenograft (CDX) and patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models demonstrated that CX-4945 and venetoclax combined therapy provided superior therapeutic efficacy, reducing tumor burden and prolonging survival compared to single-agent treatments.Conclusions IKZF1 represses BCL-2 in T-ALL, and targeting the CK2-IKZF1 axis with CX-4945 and venetoclax offers a promising therapeutic strategy, showing enhanced efficacy and potential as a novel treatment approach for T-ALL.…”
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Birth cohort studies using symptom diaries for assessing respiratory diseases-a scoping review. by Susan Langer, Bianca Klee, Cornelia Gottschick, Rafael Mikolajczyk

“…<h4>Background</h4>Respiratory infections are the most frequent health problem in childhood leading to morbidity and socioeconomic burden. Studying symptoms of respiratory infections in home based settings requires dedicated prospective cohort studies using diaries. …”
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Combination of Hotspot Mutations With Methylation and Fragmentomic Profiles to Enhance Multi‐Cancer Early Detection by Thi Hue Hanh Nguyen, Giang Hoang Vu, Tu Thi Nguyen, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Vu Uyen Tran, Luyen Thi Vu, Giang Thi Huong Nguyen, Nhat Duy Nguyen, Trung Hieu Tran, Van Thien Chi Nguyen, Thanh Dat Nguyen, Trong Hieu Nguyen, Dac Ho Vo, Thi Tuong Vi Van, Thanh Thi Do, Minh Phong Le, Le Anh Khoa Huynh, Duy Sinh Nguyen, Hung Sang Tang, Hoai‐Nghia Nguyen, Minh‐Duy Phan, Hoa Giang, Lan N. Tu, Le Son Tran

“…Lower detection rates were found for cancers with low tumor mutational burden, such as breast (31.3%) and gastric (41.9%) cancers. …”
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