Impact of MBBS Curriculum on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Organ Donation by Pari Sharma, Ketaki Poorey, Amol Rajendra Gite, Nakul Sharma

“…The lack of infrastructure, lack of awareness, common misconceptions and ethical beliefs being some of the common factors. …”
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Toxicity of ivermectin to bed bugs (Cimex hemipterus) and risk factors associated with infestation in Kwale County, coastal Kenya by Tobias Odongo, Isaiah Omondi, Caroline Wanjiku, Miguel Okoko, Caroline Kiuru, Mercy Kariuki, Isaac Ringera, Bruno Otieno, Festus Mure, Joanna Furnival-Adams, Almudena Sanz Gutierrez, Rachel Otuko, Nelly Regina Rabinovich, Joseph Mwangangi, Carlos Chaccour, Marta Ferreira Maia

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Primary prevention of stroke: randomised controlled pilot trial protocol on engaging everyday activities promoting health by Aileen Bergström, Susanne Guidetti, Ann-Helen Patomella, Emelie Mälstam, Christina Eriksson, Elisabet Åkesson, Anders Kottorp, Eric Asaba

“…Introduction Stroke is a globally common disease that has detrimental effects on the individual and, more broadly, on society. …”
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Valeur, fonction et médiation dans les espaces naturels sensibles : une patrimonialisation inachevée de la nature. Exemples dans les Pays de la Loire by Celine Barthon, Céline Chadenas, Arnaud de Lajartre, Antoine Pancher

“…We were able to put forwards a common feature in the evolution of the criteria for the selection of ENS sites : the growing importance of ecological criteria. …”
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Territorialiser les espaces naturels vulnérables par le paysage by Estelle Carlier

“…Thus, building a political project around common spaces is needed to make up for the vulnerability of natural spaces in the ENS scheme.…”
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Anti‐tumor effects of PIM/PI3K/mTOR triple kinase inhibitor IBL‐302 in neuroblastoma by Sofie Mohlin, Karin Hansson, Katarzyna Radke, Sonia Martinez, Carmen Blanco‐Apiricio, Cristian Garcia‐Ruiz, Charlotte Welinder, Javanshir Esfandyari, Michael O'Neill, Joaquin Pastor, Kristoffer von Stedingk, Daniel Bexell

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Association between the extension of smoke-free legislation and incident acute myocardial infarctions in Singapore from 2010 to 2019: an interrupted time-series analysis by Joel Aik, Nan Liu, Huili Zheng, Eric Jou, Jamie S Y Ho, Andrew F W Ho

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Food insecurity and the risk of HIV acquisition: findings from population-based surveys in six sub-Saharan African countries (2016–2017) by Danielle Barradas, Nicholus Mutenda, Hetal Patel, Avi J Hakim, Lloyd Mulenga, Sally Findley, Andrea Low, George Rutherford, Sarah Ayton, Elizabeth Gummerson, Amee Schwitters, Rogerio Bonifacio, Mekleet Teferi, James Juma, Claudia Ahpoe, Choice Ginindza, Samuel Biraro, Karam Sachathep, Ahmed Saadani Hassani, Willford Kirungi, Keisha Jackson, Leah Goeke, Neena Philips, Jennifer Ward, Steven Hong

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Emergence of third-generation cephalosporins and carbapenems resistant uropathogenic gram-negative bacteria in Malawi: a threat to public health by Dr Gabriel Kambale Bunduki, Dr Peter Nambala, Mr Alfred Limani, Mr Chisomo Nkhoma, Professor Nicholas Feasey, Professor Janelisa Musaya

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Expansion of non-invasive prenatal screening to the screening of 10 types of chromosomal anomalies: a cost-effectiveness analysis by Julian Little, François Audibert, Sylvie Langlois, François Rousseau, Daniel Reinharz, Bounhome Soukkhaphone, Mohammad Baradaran, Ba Diep Nguyen, Leon Nshimyumukiza

“…Objectives To determine the cost-effectiveness of the addition of chromosomal anomalies detectable by non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS), in a prenatal screening programme targeting common aneuploidies.Design, setting and participants A simulation study was conducted to study the addition of chromosomal anomalies detectable by NIPS (sex chromosome aneuploidies, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, large deletion/duplication >7 Mb and rare autosomal trisomies) to five basic strategies currently aiming the common trisomies: three strategies currently offered by the public healthcare systems in Canada, whose first-tier test is performed with biochemical markers, and two programmes whose first-tier test consists of NIPS-based methods.Outcome measures The total number of cases of chromosomal anomalies detected and the costs related to the consumption of medical services.Results The most effective and the most cost-effective option in almost all prenatal screening strategies is the option that includes all targeted additional conditions. …”
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Nation-wide surveillance of tick (Acari: Ixodidae) infestations of humans in Singapore by Mackenzie L. Kwak, Jean-Marc Chavatte, Chia-Da Hsu, Abigail Ng, Benjamin P Y-H Lee, Nazmi Bin Nazir, Nadia Faradilla Maharani Abas, Erica Qian Hui Lee, Ryo Nakao, Benoit Malleret

“…The genera Dermacentor, Haemaphysalis, Ixodes, and Amblyomma were all found to bite humans in Singapore. The most common species infesting humans in Singapore was Dermacentor auratus which was responsible for more than half of all infestations. …”
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THE IRONY OF SAMENESS EUROPEAN UNION AND INDIA’S COLD RELATIONSHIP by MIHAELA PĂDUREANU, SILVIU PETRE

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Effect of tailored, intensive prehabilitation for risky lifestyles before ventral hernia repair on postoperative outcomes, health, and costs - study protocol for a randomised contr... by Sofie Anne-Marie Skovbo Jensen, Susanne Vahr Lauridsen, Siv Fonnes, Jacob Rosenberg, Hanne Tønnesen

“…Nevertheless, no well-acknowledged and evidence-based strategies exist in the preoperative period. The STRONG programme is tailored specifically to the individual patient's preidentified needs including up to all five common risky SNAP factors and may tap into the large unused potential for risk reduction. …”
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Ice nucleation activity of two Antarctic sea ice bacteriophages PANV1 and OANV1 and the impact of freezing on their infectivity by Nina S. Atanasova, Svetlana Sofieva-Rios, Ari Laaksonen, Rasmus Malmgren, Linnea Mustonen, Martin Romantschuk, Aki Virkkula, André Welti, Ana A. Piedehierro

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Anaemia Profile and Inflammation Markers in Stunted Children Under Two Years in Indonesia by Luhung Budiailmiawan, Aryati Aryati, Nursin Abd. Kadir, Laily Indrayanti Yusuf, Lia Gardenia Partakusuma, Louisa Markus, Leni Lismayanti

“…<b>Background:</b> Stunting is a common issue affecting children who suffer from chronic malnutrition in Indonesia. …”
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Applied Research on APIA Scientific Skin Management Methodology: Enhancing Skin Health Through Personalized Approaches by Wang W, Gao W, Kuang X, Yi F

“…The APIA (Assessment, Program, Implementation, Accompany) skin management system is a proven, scientific and systematic skin health management programme that prioritizes personalized assessment and long-term tracking. …”
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Contemporary Business Education: a Solution for Global Leadership Challenges by Tudor Cristian Ţiclău

“…My argument is that the latest developments in public management reform (New Public Management, Good Governance and Public Entrepreneurship) combined with new demands for effectiveness, efficiency and high quality public services could increase the relevance of such programs. In support for this I presented a series of research results that point to a set of common leadership challenges that transcend the public-private divide. …”
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Lessons learned from COVID-19 modelling efforts for policy decision-making in lower- and middle-income countries by Jacinta Nzinga, Jacquie Oliwa, Fatuma Hassan Guleid, Raymond Cw Hutubessy, Brittany L Hagedorn, Collins J Owek, Justinah Maluni, Joyline Jepkosgei, Vincent O Were, So Yoon Sim

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Factors affecting the implementation of nurse-initiated antiretroviral treatment in primary health care clinics of Limpopo Province, South Africa by T. Mabelane, G. J.O. Marincowitz, G. A. Ogunbanjo, I. Govender

“…The two other themes enhanced the implementation of the NIMART programme, namely: (1) support visits and (2) nurses’ work satisfaction.…”
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Role of bulge epidermal stem cells and TSLP signaling in psoriasis by Nuria Gago‐Lopez, Liliana F Mellor, Diego Megías, Guillermo Martín‐Serrano, Ander Izeta, Francisco Jimenez, Erwin F Wagner

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