Microbiological Profile of Neonatal Sepsis at a Maternity Hospital in Omdurman, Sudan by Manal Abdelaziz, Yassir Hamadalnil, Omaima Hashim, Tahane Bashir, E. S. Mahjoub

“…Methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) (33.7%) was the most common isolate. Most of the isolates were multidrug resistant. …”
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Spinal Instrumentation in the Setting of Nontuberculous Spondylodiscitis: A Prospective Analysis by Himanshu Prasad, P. V. Satyanarayana Murthy, Vamsi K Varma, A. V. Gurava Reddy

“…The average age was 58 years. The most common region of involvement was lumbosacral followed by dorsal and cervical. …”
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Examining Muscle Activity Differences During Single and Dual Vector Elastic Resistance Exercises by Ryan WG Bench, Sydney E Thompson, Alan C Cudlip, Michael WR Holmes

“…# Background Elastic resistance exercise is a common part of rehabilitation programs. While these exercises are highly prevalent, little information exists on how adding an additional resistance vector with a different direction from the primary vector alters muscle activity of the upper extremity…”
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Problematic screen media use in children and adolescents attending child and adolescent psychiatric services in a tertiary care center in North India by Venkatesh Raju, Akhilesh Sharma, Ruchita Shah, Ravikanth Tangella, Sana Devi Yumnam, Jyoti Singh, Jaivinder Yadav, Sandeep Grover

“…The most common screen media used was television (n = 121; 57.1%) followed by the mobile phone (n = 81; 38.2%). …”
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Acceptance and safety of the RSV-preventive treatment of newborns with nirsevimab in the maternity department: a prospective longitudinal cohort study in FranceResearch in context by Charlotte Ocana de Sentuary, Clara Testard, Marion Lagrée, Maxime Leroy, Lisa Gasnier, Alicia Enes-Dias, Constance Leruste, Diariatou Diallo, Michael Génin, Thameur Rakza, François Dubos

“…In a multivariable analysis, the mother's age, lower parity and having a partner in work were significantly associated with nirsevimab acceptance. The most common reason for accepting treatment was “to protect my baby”, and the most common reason for refusing treatment was the lack of long-term data on nirsevimab. …”
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Advanced TSGL-EEGNet for Motor Imagery EEG-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces by Xin Deng, Boxian Zhang, Nian Yu, Ke Liu, Kaiwei Sun

“…To address the issues, this work first introduces a popular deep learning model EEGNet and compares it with the traditional algorithm Filter-Bank Common Spatial Pattern (FBCSP). After that, this work considers that the 1-D convolution of EEGNet can be explained by a special Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT), and the depthwise convolution of EEGNet is similar to the Common Spatial Pattern (CSP) algorithm. …”
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Central Nervous System-related Conditions and Associated Healthcare Resource Use Among Japanese nmCRPC Patients Based on Retrospective Claims Data by Dianne A. Ledesma, Jonathan L. Chua, Susan S.H. Tang, Xiu W. Lim

“…**Background:** Japanese patients with prostate cancer are typically treated with primary androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), most commonly administered as a combination of a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonist and an antiandrogen (AA). …”
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Prevalence of symptoms suggestive of sleep apnea among children and its impact on academic performance by Silvia D. Boyajian, Muna A. Salameh, Kholoud Alzyoud, Enas A. Amaireh, Lujayn Badah, Malek Al Qutami, Mira Alsharayri, Osama Abubaker, Rzan Shwashreh

“…Abstract Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition in pediatrics that requires prompt recognition and management to minimize its negative impact on their health and development. …”
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CYCLICAL DYNAMICS OF THE «EXTERNAL» AND «INTERNAL» ENVIRONMENTS OF BUSINESS-ORGANIZATIONS IN GR-MANAGEMENT by A. A. Degtyarev, М. D. Bondarev, A. S. Teteryuk

“…This means that GR-specialist tries to consider the interests of these counterparties and identify points of intersection, where common interests can develop into business cooperation, and this may also contribute to the constructive involvement of business in shaping public policy. …”
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Assessing swidden land use in Myanmar by decision tree-based detection method using landsat imagery by Nyein Chan, Khin Nilar Swe, Khin Thu Wint Kyaw, La Minn Ko Ko, Kyaw Win, Nway Nway Aung, Thet Oo, Zwe Maung Maung, Zar Zar Win Thein

“…Abstract Swidden agriculture is a common land use found in the mountainous regions, especially in Southeast Asia. …”
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Chronic limb-threatening ischemia under the age of 50 – a single-center 12-year retrospective study by Inês Gueifão, Anita Quintas, Rita Soares Ferreira, Fábio Pais, Tiago Ribeiro, Joana Cardoso, Helena Fidalgo, Maria Emília Ferreira

“…Etiology is multifactorial, with genetics and environmental causes at play, with the most common risk factors being smoking, diabetes, and hypertension. …”
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Limitations of temporal (forehead) temperature readings as a screening method for covid-19 by Luis Fernando Aragón-Vargas

“…As many countries attempt the return to business as usual, in what has been called “a new normality”, a key element in the prevention of contagion is reasonable screening for infected people.A common, generalized screening method involves measuring body temperature to detect fever. …”
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Falls and balance impairment; what and how has this been measured in adults with joint hypermobility? A scoping review by Yiduo Wang, Paul H. Strutton, Caroline M. Alexander

“…Abstract Background People with joint hypermobility have excessive joint flexibility, which is more common in young women. The people with symptomatic hypermobility report poor balance and even falls. …”
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Sex and gender differentials in the prevalence of obesity and its association with multimorbidity among reproductive-aged individuals in India by Jogesh Murmu, Abhinav Sinha, Ritik Agrawal, Bhagyashree Rout, Srikanta Kanungo, Sanghamitra Pati

“…IntroductionThe increase in the prevalence of obesity has become a common public health issue worldwide, with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like India witnessing an equal rise. …”
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Frameworks for measuring population health: A scoping review. by Sze Ling Chan, Clement Zhong Hao Ho, Nang Ei Ei Khaing, Ezra Ho, Candelyn Pong, Jia Sheng Guan, Calida Chua, Zongbin Li, Trudi Lim, Sean Shao Wei Lam, Lian Leng Low, Choon How How

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Key domains common across frameworks other than health status were social determinants of health, health behaviours and healthcare system performance. …”
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Health service improvement using positive patient feedback: Systematic scoping review. by Rebecca Lloyd, James Munro, Kerry Evans, Amy Gaskin-Williams, Ada Hui, Mark Pearson, Mike Slade, Yasuhiro Kotera, Giskin Day, Joanne Loughlin-Ridley, Clare Enston, Stefan Rennick-Egglestone

“…The most common recipients were nurses (n = 29). Most outcomes described were desirable. …”
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Differences in immune-related toxicity between PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors: a retrospective cohort study in patients with advanced cancer by Cecilia Olsson Ladjevardi, Marcus Skribek, Anthoula Koliadi, Viktoria Rydén, Ali Inan El-Naggar, Evangelos Digkas, Antonios Valachis, Gustav J. Ullenhag

“…Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) was the most common malignant disease (n = 251; 41.5%), followed by malignant melanoma (n = 173; 28.6%), renal cell carcinoma (n = 71; 11.7%) and urothelial carcinoma (n = 35; 5.8%). …”
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Functional Outcome of Lateral End Clavicle Fractures Treated with Precontoured Lateral End Clavicle Plates Verses Clavicle Hook Plate – A Comparative Study by K. Lingaraju, Mohd Ejazul Haq Chand, Girishastri Kashikar

“…Background: Lateral end clavicle fractures are common to end up in nonunion if not surgically treated, many interventions are advised for the surgical management of lateral end clavicle fractures. …”
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Chest wall injury fracture patterns are associated with different mechanisms of injury: a retrospective review study in the United States by Jennifer M. Brewer, Owen P. Karsmarski, Jeremy Fridling, T. Russell Hill, Chasen J. Greig, Sarah E. Posillico, Carol McGuiness, Erin McLaughlin, Stephanie C. Montgomery, Manuel Moutinho, Ronald Gross, Evert A. Eriksson, Andrew R. Doben

“…By MOI, the number of patients and fractures were as follows: falls (474 patients, 3,360 fractures), MVCs (353 patients, 3,268 fractures), MCCs (165 patients, 1,505 fractures), automobile-pedestrian collisions (70 patients, 713 fractures), and bicycle collisions (59 patients, 507 fractures). The most commonly injured rib was the sixth rib, and the most common fracture location was lateral. …”
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Anemia in Children with Congenital Heart Disease: A Finding from Low-Resource Setting Hospitals by Henok Kumsa, Rediet Woldesenbet, Feven Mulugeta, Rajalakshmi Murugan, Tamirat Moges

“…Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect. Anemia is the prevailing manifestation of micronutrient deficiency. …”
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