Prevalence and antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli in urban and peri-urban garden ecosystems in Bangladesh. by Pritom Kumar Pramanik, M Nazmul Hoque, Md Liton Rana, Md Saiful Islam, Md Ashek Ullah, Fahim Haque Neloy, Srinivasan Ramasamy, Pepijn Schreinemachers, Ricardo Oliva, Md Tanvir Rahman

“…This bacterium, known for its prevalence in foodborne illnesses and as a reservoir of antimicrobial resistance, was isolated from raw vegetables, soil, and water samples collected from rooftop and surface gardens in urban (Dhaka North City Corporation; DNCC and Dhaka South City Corporation; DSCC) and peri-urban (Gazipur City Corporation; GCC) areas of Bangladesh. …”
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Clinical Comorbidities and Videourodynamic Characteristics of Dysfunctional Voiding in Women by Cheng-Ling Lee, Yuan-Hong Jiang, Jia-Fong Jhang, Tien-Lin Chang, Jing-Hui Tian, Hann-Chorng Kuo

“…Data on clinical symptoms, VUDS findings, and medical comorbidities including medical illness and previous surgical history were recorded and examined. …”
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Visceral Leishmaniasis and Herpes Zoster as a Component of Syndrome of Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome in an HIV-Positive Patient by Ermira Muço, Arta Karruli, Neada Hoxha, Alma Hoxhaj, Majlinda Kokici

“…He was diagnosed with HIV infection and was a late presenter according to CD4+ count of 98 cells/mm3/9.5% and baseline illness (chronic diarrhea, weight loss, and oral candidiasis). …”
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Definition of a Novel Cuproptosis-Relevant lncRNA Signature for Uncovering Distinct Survival, Genomic Alterations, and Treatment Implications in Lung Adenocarcinoma by Zhuning Wang, Junqiao Yao, Tengyu Dong, Xing Niu

“…Cuproptosis is a newly discovered copper-independent cell death modality, and limited evidence suggests the critical implications in human cancers. …”
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Association Between Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms in <i>Toll-like Receptor 3</i> (<i>tlr3</i>), <i>tlr7</i>, <i>tlr8</i> and <i>tirap</i> Genes with Severe Symptoms in Children Presenting COVID-19 by Adriana Souza Andrade, Aline Almeida Bentes, Lilian Martins Diniz, Silvia Hees Carvalho, Erna Geessien Kroon, Marco Antonio Campos

“…The most common symptoms in children are respiratory, potentially progressing to severe illnesses, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and MIS-C. …”
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Exploring the use of solid fuels for cooking and household air pollution in informal settlements through photovoice: The Fuel to Pot study in Ndirande (Malawi) and Mukuru (Kenya). by Isabelle Uny, Tracy Chasima, Line Caes, Lusizi Kambalame, Moses V M Chamba, Limbani Kalumbi, Fred Orina, Heather Price, Sian Lucas, Maria Nyikuri, Sean Semple, Hellen Meme

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Worldwide, 2.4 billion people rely on solid fuels such as wood or charcoal for cooking, leading to approximately 3.2 million deaths per year from illnesses attributable to household air pollution. …”
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Effect of healthy lifestyle score trajectory on all-cause mortality in the late middle-aged and older population: Finding from 17-year retrospective cohort study by Jeong Min Yang, Jieun Hwang

“…Purpose: Recently, the World Health Organization has emphasized the importance of a healthy lifestyle in reducing severe illnesses and premature mortality. To evaluate this, the Healthy Lifestyle Score (HLS), which focuses on health protecting behaviors (e.g., smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, body mass index), is widely used. …”
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Prevalence and phylogenetic analysis of cytomegalovirus (Orthoherpesviridae: <i>Cytomegalovirus: Cytomegalovirus humanbeta5</i>) genetic variants from children and immunocompromise... by Ol’ga E. Van’kova, Nina F. Brusnigina, Nadezhda A. Novikova

“…DNA samples of CMV detected in frequently ill children and adult recipients of solid organs were studied. …”
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COVID-19 Pandemic Experiences in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: An Iranian Referral Hospital-Based Study by Masoud Mohammadpour, Seyed Abbas Hassani, Meisam Sharifzadeh, Leila Tahernia, Setareh Mamishi, Bahareh Yaghmaie, Zeinab Najafi, Farzaneh Beirami, Mehrnoush Afsharipour, Maryam Minuyeefar, Mina Dolatzadeh, Neda Pak, Anahita Majmaa, Zahra Zamani, Shima Mahmoudi

“…There are a little data on critically ill children with COVID-19 infection with ICU requirements. …”
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Phenotypic and genetic extended spectrum beta lactamase profiles of bacterial isolates from ICU in tertiary level hospital in Kenya [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Edwin O. Magomere, Lucy Muchiri, Leon Otieno, Frank G. Onyambu, Ali Kassim, Job Mwale, Brian Maina

“…Background Bacterial infections in the Intensive Care Units are a threat to the lives of critically ill patients. Their vulnerable immunity predisposes them to developing bacteria-associated sepsis, deteriorating their already fragile health. …”
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cfDNA as a surrogate marker for COVID-19 severity in patients with influenza-like symptoms with and without SARS-CoV-2 infections in general practice: a study protocol for a prospe... by Dorothea Dehnen, Elmo Neuberger, Jürgen in der Schmitten, Ekaterini Giagkou, Perikles Simon, Suzan Botzenhardt

“…To identify a possible predictive marker for the differentiation and prognosis of illness with influenza-like symptoms with and without SARS-CoV-2 infections in general practice, we will analyse the concentrations of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) levels, laboratory and clinical parameters, temperature, oxygen saturation, breathing rate and concomitant symptoms in patients with flu-like symptoms with and without a SARS-CoV-2 infection.Methods and analysis This is a single-centre, two-arm, parallel longitudinal cohort study with a total of 44 patients. 22 patients with flu-like symptoms without a SARS-CoV-2 infection and 22 patients with flu-like symptoms with a SARS-CoV-2 infection will be recruited. …”
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Prevalence of sudden unexpected death of infants and its subcategories in low- or middle-income countries: a systematic review protocol by Liesl Zühlke, David Coetzee, Mark Engel, Natasha R Rhoda, Eunice Turawa, Imen Ayouni, Shanaaz Mathews

“…Two reviewers will screen titles and abstracts and select full-text articles independently for review. …”
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Psychological distress and associated factors among healthcare professionals in Ethiopia during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study by Berhanie Getnet, Dessie Abebaw Angaw, Zewudu Andualem, Habtamu Kerebih, Asmamaw Atnafu, Bizuneh Tesfaye, Demeke Demilew

“…In multivariable analysis, respondents found in the ages between 35 and 44; unmarried marital status; educational status with specialty, subspecialty and PhD holders; anaesthesia professionals; and healthcare professionals with known medical illness were significantly associated with depression. …”
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Effects of vitamin D supplementation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Mahsa Ranjbar, Mehran Rahimlou, Maryam Fallah, Kurosh Djafarian, Hamed Mohammadi

“…Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is known as an inflammatory illness. Evidence shows that Vitamin D modulates immunologic function and inflammation by affecting various immunological cells. …”
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Quantification of Metabolic Acidosis at Bedside by S.A.L.T Approach by Harshitha Seshadri, Anitha Nileshwar, Shwethapriya Rao, Nisha Sara M. Jacob

“…Methods: Blood gas reports of 50 adult critically ill patients with primary metabolic acidosis at admission were analyzed using both approaches. …”
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Clinical and Mycobacterium tuberculosis strain characteristics of tuberculosis patients with diabetes mellitus in Changping District, Beijing, China by Xiaolong Cao, Zexuan Song, Ping He, Xinyue Li, Nan Lei, Qian Sun, Xue Wang, Ruida Xing, Bing Zhao, Xinyu Yang, Zhiguo Zhang, Yanlin Zhao

“…Conclusions The rising incidence of diabetes in tuberculosis patients within Changping District has intensified the spread of TB, with these patients demonstrating severe illness and high drug resistance. This study aims to develop targeted prevention and management strategies, offering crucial guidance for treating co-infections of TB and DM and controlling disease spread.…”
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Machine learning prediction models for mortality risk in sepsis-associated acute kidney injury: evaluating early versus late CRRT initiation by Chuanren Zhuang, Ruomeng Hu, Ke Li, Zhengshuang Liu, Songjie Bai, Sheng Zhang, Xuehuan Wen

“…Subgroup analyses showed consistent trends favoring late CRRT across all SOFA categories, with the most pronounced effect in high SOFA scores (&gt;15, p = 0.058). …”
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Interrelationships between social exclusion, mental health and wellbeing in adolescents: insights from a national Youth Survey by K. Filia, S. M. Teo, N. Brennan, T. Freeburn, D. Baker, V. Browne, A. Watson, J. Menssink, A. Prasad, E. Killackey, P. D. McGorry, S. M. Cotton, C. X. Gao

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Correlation of the cycle threshold value of SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR with biomarker levels in the prognosis of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 by Shweta Singhal, Geetika Rana, Atul K. Singh, Shekhar Pal, Shweta Thaledi

“…This virus was known to cause serious clinical symptoms and severe illness. By using RT-PCR, which reports the cycle threshold value, the disease is diagnosed, whereas for the severity of the disease, biomarker levels, like IL-6, CRP, D-dimer, serum ferritin and serum procalcitonin, can be measured. …”
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Efficacy and safety of non-pharmacological interventions for neonatal pain: an overview of systematic reviews by Xufei Luo, Qiao Shen, Zixuan Huang, Hongyao Leng, Xianlan Zheng

“…Meanwhile, further rigorous trials and SRs are needed to identify the best non-pharmacological approaches for pain from common surgery and illnesses in neonates.PROSPERO registration number CRD42021292583.…”
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