Improving Turnaround Times for Routine Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing Following European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Methodology in Patients with Bacteraem... by Raewyn Edmondson, Kordo Saeed, Steve Green, Matthew O’Dwyer

“…<b>Methods</b>: Eighty-two patient positive blood culture samples were collected from January to April 2022, representing the range of common bacteria causing sepsis. …”
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&lsquo;Living with Covid&rsquo;: Well-being, Burnout, and Moral Injury in England&rsquo;s Adult Social Care Workforce &ndash; A Survey Study by Sue Davies, Amelia Pearson, Rosie Allen, William Whittaker, Patricia Cartney, Paul Clarkson, Rebecca McPhillips, Janine Owens, Martyn Regan, Martie Van Tongeren, Alys Young, Catherine Robinson

“…Limitations: The study was conducted in a single geographic region of England with non-probability sampling methods and recruitment, potentially impacting the generalisability of the findings. …”
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Catalytic decomposition of ozone in air by Mn-modified zeolite molecular sieves by Haoyue CHEN, Zhuonan GUO, Yingshu LIU, Xiong YANG, David Youhong PUI, Ziyi LI

“…The Mn element was obviously aggregated in the Mn-USY-DT/CG sample. Adjusting modification and drying methods helps preserve metal cationic clusters within the zeolite skeleton, preventing aggregation and enhancing catalyst activity. …”
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DNA metabarcoding and video camera collars yield different inferences about the summer diet of an arctic ungulate by Heather E. Johnson, Gabrielle L. Coulombe, Layne G. Adams, Colleen Arnison, Perry Barboza, Martin Kienzler, William B. Leacock, Michael J. Suitor

“…Additional research is needed to be able to use these methods to identify the biomass of different forage items consumed.…”
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Push and Pull: What Factors Attracted Applicants to Emergency Medicine and What Factors Pushed Them Away Following the 2023 Match by Michael Kiemeney, James Morris, Lauren Lamparter, Moshe Weizberg, Andy Little, Brian Milman

“…We surveyed recent applicants to EM to further understand what continues to draw them to EM and what concerns deter them from choosing a career in EM. Methods: A cross-sectional, mixed methods survey was distributed in the summer of 2023 to a convenience sample of respondents via the listservs of national EM resident and student organizations as well as clerkship directors in EM. …”
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Identification and analysis of volatile organic compounds in 6 printing jobs in printing enterprises in Shanghai by Qingtian WAN, Ying TANG, Jian CHEN, Chaoye SHEN, Yi XU, Chenyi TAO, Xia ZHANG, Ping XIAO

“…ObjectiveTo qualitatively analyze the VOCs in ink, detergent, varnish, fountain solution, and other raw and auxiliary materials by headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, and to accurately identify the occupational hazardous agents in printing jobs. MethodsRaw and auxiliary materials used in printing jobs in 6 printing enterprises in Shanghai were sampled by headspace sampling, analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, identified by National Institute of Standards & Technology ( NIST) Standard Library and retention time, and quantified by peak area percentage. …”
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Prevalence of Schistosoma infection and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Shewa Robit Health Center, North-Central Ethiopia: a cross-sectional stu... by Woubshet Zewdie, Getaneh Alemu, Tadesse Hailu

“…Stool samples were processed using the Kato–Katz technique, while urine samples were tested with urine test strips for hematuria, and filtration and centrifugation methods for detection of S. haematobium. …”
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Incidence of prolonged time to tracheal extubation and its associated factors among adult patients undergoing elective surgery at Jimma Medical Center, Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia, 202... by Gemechisa Akuma Wayesa, Mitiku Berhanu Wedajo, Wondu Reta Demissie, Admasu Belay Gizaw, Assefa Hika Gudeta, Guteta Gudina Gula

“…Extubation procedures typically take less than 15 min, and if they take more, they are prolonged. Whether or not to extubate a patient depends on several factors, including the patient’s preoperative status, the type of surgery, anesthetic methods, and expected recovery after the procedure. …”
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A 7-Year Trend of Malaria at Primary Health Facilities in Northwest Ethiopia by Ayenew Addisu, Yalewayker Tegegne, Yenesew Mihiret, Abebaw Setegn, Ayalew Jejaw Zeleke

“…In this study, malaria transmission remained high, which affected males more than females. Thus, appropriate season-based bed net use, health education, immediate patient treatment, and stagnant water drainage methods are needed to alleviate the problem.…”
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Challenges in adopting health technology assessment for evidence-based policy in Iran: a qualitative study by Meysam Behzadifar, Saeed Shahabi, Ahad Bakhtiari, Samad Azari, Mohammad Yarahmadi, Mariano Martini, Masoud Behzadifar

“…This qualitative study explores the challenges hindering the integration of HTA into Iran’s healthcare system, providing insights from key stakeholders. Methods A qualitative research design was employed, using in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 23 stakeholders, including health policymakers, HTA experts, and healthcare professionals. …”
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Prevalence of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Bacterial Isolates among Cancer Patients and Healthy Blood Donors at the University of Gondar Speci... by Abiye Tigabu, Worku Ferede, Gizeaddis Belay, Baye Gelaw

“…It is a continuous and significant problem in cancer patients. Methods. A hospital-based comparative cross-sectional study was conducted on 240 study participants from January to June 2019. …”
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Adults’ dental caries burden through the DMFT index: Tanzanian national pathfinder survey by Kasusu Nyamuryekung’e, Hawa Mbawalla, Matilda Mlangwa, Joyce Masalu

“…Site selection followed the World Health Organization’s (WHO) basic oral health survey methods, employing a modified stratified-cluster sampling approach. …”
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Pattern and Predictors of Maternal Healthcare Services Utilization among Women of Reproductive Age in Lagos, Nigeria by Esther Oluwakemi Oluwole, Alero Ann Roberts, Ifeoma Peace Okafor, Victoria Oluwasola Yesufu

“…Objective: This study assessed the patterns and predictors of maternal healthcare service utilization among women of reproductive age in Lagos state, Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 453 women of reproductive age selected through multistage sampling between July 2022 and March 2023. …”
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Submicroscopic malaria in pregnancy and associated adverse pregnancy events: A case-cohort study of 4,352 women on the Thailand-Myanmar border. by Mary Ellen Gilder, Makoto Saito, Warat Haohankhunnatham, Clare L Ling, Gornpan Gornsawun, Germana Bancone, Cindy S Chu, Peter R Christensen, Mallika Imwong, Prakaykaew Charunwatthana, Nay Win Tun, Aung Myat Min, Verena I Carrara, Stephane Proux, Nicholas J White, François Nosten, Rose McGready

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>In low transmission settings, uPCR identifies substantially more malaria infections at antenatal screening than conventional diagnostic methods. …”
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Substandard antibiotics and their clinical outcomes among hospitalized patients in southern Malawi: a pilot study by Francis Kachidza Chiumia, Adamson Sinjani Muula, Frider Chimimba, Happy Magwaza Nyirongo, Elizabeth Kampira, Felix Khuluza

“…We collected nine medicine samples of ceftriaxone and benzylpenicillin which were administered to these patients and subjected them to tests for the content of active pharmaceutical ingredients using methods adapted from the United States Pharmacopeia. …”
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Nurses' Sleep Quality and Its Influencing Factors During the First Explosive COVID‐19 Outbreak in Zhejiang, China, After the Relaxation of Epidemic Prevention and Control Measures:... by Lifen Lu, Di Sheng, Yaling Zhu, Xiaowei Xia, Guanghui Chen, Jiali Liang, Xiulan Shen, Gui Zheng

“…Design A multicentre cross‐sectional study. Methods Between 10 January and 20 January 2023—approximately 1 month after the policy was loosened—a total of 573 nurses from tertiary and community hospitals in Zhejiang participated in an online, self‐administered survey. …”
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Management practices of primary dysmenorrhea among female high school students in Nekemte town, East Wallaga Zone, Western Oromia, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Bekan Gudata Gindaba, Lemane Dereje Sebu, Ebisa Zerihun Gindaba, Misgana Tesgara Abdisa, Damiso Geneti Dinagde, Chala Regassa Hunde, Kidane Dinku Motuma, Takele Mitiku Tesema, Tesfaye Abera Gudeta

“…Objectives To assess the management practices for primary dysmenorrhea among high school students in Nekemte town, East Wallaga, Western Oromia, Ethiopia. Methods This institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from November 6 to December 6, 2024, among 422 female high school students who experienced primary dysmenorrhea. …”
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Sustainable Practices and Microbial Quality of Cattle Offal in Slaughterhouses by Ana Raquel Cândido, Kamila Soares, Márcio Moura-Alves, Cristina Saraiva, Alexandra Esteves

“…Therefore, although 20.83% of the samples tested were presumptive for <i>E. coli</i> O157, it is important to note that a considerable number of these presumptive positives may in fact have been negative after confirmation by molecular methods. …”
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Unveiling viral diversity and dynamics in mosquitoes through metagenomic analysis in Guizhou Province, China by Yan Linghu, Rui-Si Hu, Xiao-Min Tang, Rong-Ting Li, Wei-Yi Li, Jia-Hong Wu

“…Adult mosquitoes were collected using a variety of methods, including BG Mosquitaire CO2 traps, mosquito-killing lamps, manual collection, human bait traps, and oviposition traps. …”
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Personalised Medicine in Cervical Cancer: Evaluating Therapy Resistance Through Multi‐Model Approaches by Madré Meyer, Carla Eksteen, Cayleigh deSousa, Nireshni Chellan, Ruzayda Van Aarde, Meenal Bhaga, Johann Riedemann, Matthys H. Botha, Frederick H. van derMerwe, Anna‐Mart Engelbrecht

“…While ex vivo models offer valuable insights, combining multiple experimental methods is crucial for a more reliable and comprehensive understanding of treatment response and resistance mechanisms. …”
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