Epidemiology and disease burden of sickle cell disease in France: A descriptive study based on a French nationwide claim database. by Henri Leleu, Jean Benoit Arlet, Anoosha Habibi, Maryse Etienne-Julan, Mehdi Khellaf, Yolande Adjibi, France Pirenne, Marine Pitel, Anna Granghaud, Cynthia Sinniah, Mariane De Montalembert, Frédéric Galacteros

“…<h4>Context</h4>Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a severe hematological disorder. The most common acute complication of SCD is vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC), but SCD is a systemic disease potentially involving all organs. …”
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Beyond the Cure: Optimizing Follow-Up Care for Cervical Cancer Survivors by Retika Mohan, Mena Abdalla, Anna-Lucia Koerling, Sahathevan Sathiyathasan

“…Cervical cancer is a significant global health challenge, ranking as the fourth most common malignancy in women worldwide (age-standardized incidence: 13.3/100,000). …”
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Quality Management Outweighs Pandemic: Retrospective Analysis Shows Improved Quality of Care for <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Bacteremia Despite SARS-CoV-2 by Lena Jakoby, Ernst Molitor, Nico T. Mutters, Ruth Weppler, Dominic Rauschning, Manuel Döhla

“…Background: <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> bacteremia (SAB) is of great clinical relevance, as it is the most common type of bacteremia. Several studies show that the quality of care and thus the outcome can be positively influenced by the involvement of infectious disease specialists and structured programs like Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS). …”
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Association between human papillomavirus and preterm delivery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis by Dénes Kovács, Anett Szabó, Péter Hegyi, Nándor Ács, Márton Keszthelyi, Levente Sára, Ádám Csirzó, Péter Mátrai, Krisztina Munnoch, Rita Nagy, Ferenc Bánhidy

“…Abstract Introduction The lifetime prevalence of human papillomavirus infection (HPV) is estimated to be around 80% and it is the most common sexually transmitted infection. Despite being well known for its oncologic relevance, it has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, though available evidence is contradicting. …”
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Long live the cat: Ocelot population viability in a planned reintroduced population in Texas, USA by Lindsay A. Martinez, Jason V. Lombardi, Israel D. Parker, Forrest East, Tyler A. Campbell, Roel R. Lopez

“…Abstract Reintroductions are often needed to recover carnivore populations and restore ecological processes. Felids are common subjects of reintroduction efforts, but published population models informing felid reintroduction plans are uncommon, and poor planning has sometimes caused issues in felid reintroduction programs. …”
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Environmental mediation of colistin resistance in the African context. A systematic scoping review by Emmanuel Udochukwu Osisiogu, Fareeda Ceeta Mahmoud, Fahad Bin Waqas, Bhavana Singh, Patrick K. Feglo, Kwabena Obeng Duedu

“…The mobile colistin resistance (mcr-1) gene was the most common genetic variant detected. Escherichia coli (E. coli) was the predominant organism spreading mcr genes. …”
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Magnitude and determinants of anemia among patients at Garbo Primary Hospital, Somali Region of Ethiopia by Addisu Assfaw Ayen, Getachew Yitayew Tarekegn, Tilaye Arega Moges, Getaneh Atikilt Yemata, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Sisay Sitotaw Anberbr, Tesfaye Yimer Tadesse, Mengistu Melak Fekadie, Musse Ahmed Ibrahim, Wali Ahmed Nur, Abdirahman Ahmed Abdulahi, Fisseha Nigussie Dagnew

“…Abstract Anemia is among the most common hematologic problems, defined as a hemoglobin level below 13 g/dl for males and below 12 g/dl for adult non-pregnant females. …”
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Barriers associated with the parental acceptance of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination of minors in Asir, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study by Mubarak Nasser Alshahrani, Diaa Almutairi, Yousef Zahrani, Abdullah Alsabaani, Yasser Alraey, Saeed Mastour Alshahrani

“…Cervical cancer is the ninth most common cancer among women in Saudi Arabia, with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection being the primary risk factor. …”
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Wealth-related inequalities of women’s cervical cancer screening in 11 Sub-Saharan African countries: evidence from a pooled decomposition analysis by Beminate Lemma Seifu, Yohannes Mekuria Negussie, Angwach Abrham Asnake, Hiwot Atlaye Asebe, Bezawit Melak Fente, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Mamaru Melkam, Meklit Melaku Bezie, Alemayehu Kasu Gebrehana, Sintayehu Simie Tsega

“…Abstract Cervical cancer is a preventable disease and ranks as the fourth most common cancer, as well as a major cause of cancer deaths among women globally. …”
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Treatment of Infectious Complications of Acute Pancreatitis in a Specialized Department of Purulent and Septic Surgery by M. I. Prudkov, B. B. Gafurov, F. V. Galimzyanov

“…All of them were simultaneously drained from 1–2 incisions of 3–5 cm, 16 patients died (13.3 %), another 164 patients had more common variants of lesions (2–5 quadrants), including central localization (C), 64 patients of them were operated simultaneously, 18 patients died (28.1%). …”
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Effect of strategic imperative on technology adoption in academic libraries in Pakistan: A TAM &amp; PLS-SEM analysis by Majid Ali, Chun Lyu, Xin Tian, Chengan Jiang, Li Gang

“…Multicollinearity and Common Method Variance (CMV) Bias were calculated to ensure the robustness, reliability, and validity of the model. 206 valid responses analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) on Smart-PLS (version 4.1.0.3). …”
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Prevalence and Determinants of Diarrhea among Under-Five Children in Benna Tsemay District, South Omo Zone, Southern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Pastoralis... by Mulusew Alemayehu, Tsegaye Alemu, Ayalew Astatkie

“…In Ethiopia, diarrheal disease is one of the common causes of mortality in under-five children. …”
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Stakeholder assessment of weed management practices and perceptions of targeted spraying technologies in corn-soybean systems by Zaim Ugljic, Ahmadreza Mobli, Maxwel Coura Oliveira, Christopher A. Proctor, J. Anita Dille, Rodrigo Werle

“…It assessed currently adopted herbicide programs, end-of-season weed escapes, and awareness of targeted spraying technologies among growers, advisors, and applicators.ResultsSurvey responses (128 participants) indicated that over 50% of growers used a two-pass herbicide application program [preemergence (PRE) followed by postemergence (POST) with layered residual] in soybean and corn across both regions in 2021. …”
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Knowledge Attitude and Practices of Mothers on Management of Malnutrition Among Children Under Five Years in Bugongi Town Council, Sheema District. by Mwiine, Dickens Richard

“…Malnutrition is responsible for more ill health than any other cause good health is not possible without good nutrition.Uganda has introduced several programs like OWC to increase food production and reduce hunger and Sheema district too has got its share. …”
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Knowledge Attitude and Practices of Mothers on Management of Malnutrion Among Children Under Five Years in Bugongi Town Council, Sheema District. by Mwiine, Dickens Richard

“…Malnutrition is responsible for more ill health than any other cause good health is not possible without good nutrition.Uganda has introduced several programs like OWC to increase food production and reduce hunger and Sheema district too has got its share. …”
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Generating statistics from health facility data: the state of routine health information systems in Eastern and Southern Africa by Ties Boerma, Abdoulaye Maïga, Safia S Jiwani, Martin Kavao Mutua, Tyler Andrew Porth, Chelsea Maria Taylor, Gershim Asiki, Dessalegn Y Melesse, Candy Day, Kathleen L Strong, Cheikh Mbacké Faye, Kavitha Viswanathan, Kathryn Patricia O’Neill, Bob S Pond, Jean Marie Ntibazomumpa, Joël Nibogora, Prosper Niyongabo, Amanuel Kifle, Sibusiso Charles Mamba, Wubegzier Mekonnen Ayele, Espoir Bwenge Malembaka, Robert Banywesize, Anne Khasakhala, Anthony Ngugi, Helen Kiarie, Valeria Makory, Leonard Cosmas, Lebohang Rantsatsi, Simeon Yosefe, Golden Chanansi, Kondwani Chavula, Monica Patricia Malata, Gerito Augusto, Cesarino Tivane, Catarina Barrula, Cláudio Muianga, Ezekiel Muyenga, Matheus Shiindi, Pacifique Mukashema, Ntawuyirusha Emmanuel, Innocent Maposa, Mamothena Carol Mothupi, Augustino Ting Mayai, Victor Misaka, Edward Ladu, Josephine Shabani, Dhamira Mongi, Prisca Jackson, David Edward Lenga, Daudi Simba, Geraldine Agiraembabazi, Paul Mubiri, Jimmy Ogwal, Stephen Akena Bwoye, Elizabeth Mwauluka, Mbonyiwe Jojo, Choolwe Jacobs, Rugare Abigail Kangwende, Lloyd Machacha, Vasco Chikwasha, Mooketsi M Molefi, Judith Letebele, Balekane Sitibi

“…The analyses showed that although completeness of reporting was generally high, there were persistent data quality issues that were common across the 14 countries, especially at the subnational level. …”
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Identifying Gaps in the Teaching of Medical Literature Critical Appraisal Skills: A Needs Assessment Survey of Medical Students by Sarah M Elias, Michael Reaume, Rakesh V Patel

“…The majority of respondents reported that they were lacking both competence (57%) and confidence (75%) in critical appraisal. The most common content delivery methods for teaching critical appraisal skills were lectures and seminars. …”
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Epidemiological characteristics and hospital outcomes of hospitalized Lassa fever cases during the 2022-2023 outbreak in Liberia [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved wit... by Emmanuel Dwalu, Pryanka Relan, Julius S. M. Gilayeneh, Patrick N. Kpanyen, Peter Adewuyi, Godwin E. Akpan, Ibrahim Franklyn Kamara, George W. Goteh, Shermarke Hassan, Philip Owiti, Fahn Tarweh, Benjamin T. Vonhm, Bode I. Shobayo, Ralph W. Jetoh, Louis Ako-Egbe, Chukwuma D. Umeokonkwo, Darius B. Lehyen, Mher Beglaryan, Hannock Tweya

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Epidemiological characteristics and hospital outcomes of hospitalized Lassa fever cases during the 2022-2023 outbreak in Liberia [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved wit... by Emmanuel Dwalu, Pryanka Relan, Julius S. M. Gilayeneh, Patrick N. Kpanyen, Peter Adewuyi, Godwin E. Akpan, Ibrahim Franklyn Kamara, George W. Goteh, Shermarke Hassan, Philip Owiti, Fahn Tarweh, Benjamin T. Vonhm, Bode I. Shobayo, Ralph W. Jetoh, Louis Ako-Egbe, Chukwuma D. Umeokonkwo, Darius B. Lehyen, Mher Beglaryan, Hannock Tweya

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Telehealth cancer-related fatigue clinic model for cancer survivors: a pilot randomised controlled trial protocol (the T-CRF trial) by Jane Turner, Nicolas H Hart, Patsy Yates, Laisa Teleni, Joanne F Aitken, Lee Jones, Steven M McPhail, Rahul Ladwa, Fiona Crawford-Williams, Raymond J Chan, Mark B Pinkham, Elizabeth P Pinkham, Brigid Hanley, Gemma Lock, Jodie Nixon, Oluwaseyifunmi Andi Agbejule, Carmen P Escalante

“…Introduction Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is one of the most common and debilitating adverse effects of cancer and its treatment reported by cancer survivors. …”
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