Exploring the composition of placental microbiome and its potential origin in preterm birth by Marwa Saadaoui, Mohamed Nadhir Djekidel, Selvasankar Murugesan, Manoj Kumar, Duaa Elhag, Parul Singh, Basirudeen Syed Ahamed Kabeer, Basirudeen Syed Ahamed Kabeer, Alexandra Katharina Marr, Tomoshige Kino, Tobias Brummaier, Rose McGready, Rose McGready, François Nosten, François Nosten, Damien Chaussabel, Annalisa Terranegra, Souhaila Al Khodor

“…Interestingly, microorganisms such as Ureaplasma urealyticum were more abundant in PTB placenta samples. Our findings suggest that the placenta microbiome could originate from the oral or vaginal cavities, with a notable increase in the crosstalk between the vaginal and placental sites in cases of PTB. …”
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The impact of tau-PET in a selected memory clinic cohort: rationale and design of the TAP-TAU study by Marie R. Vermeiren, Joost Somsen, Gert Luurtsema, Fransje E. Reesink, Nicolaas A. Verwey, Liesbeth Hempenius, Nelleke Tolboom, Geert Jan Biessels, J. Matthijs Biesbroek, Meike W. Vernooij, Sophie E. M. Veldhuijzen van Zanten, Harro Seelaar, Emma M. Coomans, Charlotte E. Teunissen, Afina W. Lemstra, Argonde C. van Harten, Leonie N. C. Visser, Wiesje M. van der Flier, Elsmarieke van de Giessen, Rik Ossenkoppele

“…Participants will undergo a [18F]flortaucipir tau-PET scan, blood-based biomarker sampling, and fill out questionnaires on patient reported outcomes and experiences. …”
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Rapid diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis using machine-learning-assisted surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy of human vaginal fluids by Xin-Ru Wen, Jia-Wei Tang, Jie Chen, Hui-Min Chen, Muhammad Usman, Quan Yuan, Yu-Rong Tang, Yu-Dong Zhang, Hui-Jin Chen, Liang Wang

“…The CNN model’s high prediction accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and extraordinary rapidity underscore its significant potential to enhance the diagnosis of BV in clinical settings. This method not only addresses the limitations of current diagnostic tools but also provides a more accessible and reliable option for healthcare providers, ultimately enhancing patient care and health outcomes.…”
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Cognitive dysfunction and its associated factors in patients with epilepsy at referral hospitals in the Amhara region: an institutional-based cross-sectional study by Lemlemu Maru, Yibeltal Yismaw Gela, Mihret Getnet, Mihret Getnet, Dagnew Getnet Adugna, Desalegn Anmut Bitew, Ephrem Tesfaye, Hailu Aragie, Awgichew Behaile Teklemariam, Wondwosen Debebe, Mitku Mammo Taderegew, Nega Dagnew Baye, Mihret Melese

“…A total of 355 participants were recruited for the study using a systematic random sampling technique, achieving a response rate of 98%. …”
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Comparison of eight weeks of resistance training and high-intensity intermittent aerobic training on the expression of microRNAs associated with adipose tissue angiogenesis and ant... by Hamid Sadeghian, Marefat Siahkohian, Mohsen Akbarpour Beni, Lotfali Bolboli

“…However, in order to confirm this point and generalize it to humans, more research is needed, especially on human specimens. …”
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Assessing patients’ experience of care in four referral hospitals: a cross-sectional survey of outpatients in two South African rural provinces by Wezile W. Chitha, Onke R. Mnyaka, Akhona Ncinitwa, Olona Giwu, Teboho Mashao, Kuhle Mabophe, Sibusiso C. Nomatshila, Itumeleng Funani, Vivien Essel, Xolelwa Ntlongweni, Kedibone Maake, Nomfuneko Sithole, Ntiyiso Khosa, Maphoko Masemola, Ziyanda Ngcobo, Murendeni Mulamu, Bongiwe Mkabela, Siyabonga Sibulawa, Buyiswa Swartbooi, Godfrey Mokobane, Sikhumbuzo A. Mabunda

“…The purpose of this study was to assess patients’ experience of care in four referral hospitals in two of South Africa’s rural provinces. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in four public hospitals in Eastern Cape (Nelson Mandela Academic (NMAH) and St. …”
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Adherence to 24-h movement guidelines and its associations with dietary behavior and mental health among university students from five ASEAN countries by Supa Pengpid, Karl Peltzer

“…Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence and associations of adherence to 24-h movement guidelines (HMG) with dietary behaviour and mental health among university students in ASEAN. Methods A multi-center cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2015 included 3223 university students from five ASEAN nations—Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam—aged 18 to 30 years, selected by stratified random sampling. …”
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Significant variations in tolerance to clothianidin and pirimiphos-methyl in Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles funestus populations during a dramatic malaria resurgence despite susta... by Ambrose Oruni, Emmanuel Arinaitwe, James Adiga, Geoffrey Otto, Patrick Kyagamba, Joseph Okoth, Daniel Ayo, Jackson Rwatooro Asiimwe, Maato Zedi, John Rek, Kyle J. Walker, Ashlee Braithwaite, Jonathan Kayondo, Melissa D. Conrad, Teun Bousema, Mark J. I. Paine, Hanafy M. Ismail, Paul Krezanoski, Charles S. Wondji, Moses R. Kamya, Grant Dorsey, Martin J. Donnelly

“…During the resurgence, Anopheles funestus sensu lato (s.l.) numbers increased more than those of Anopheles gambiae s.l., but when an alternative insecticide, pirimiphos-methyl, was reintroduced in 2023, both malaria cases and An. funestus mosquito density fell. …”
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Iron metabolism-related indicators as predictors of the incidence of acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis by Limei Zhao, Xiaoyu Yang, Shengchao Zhang, Xiaoshuang Zhou

“…However, whether iron metabolism-related indicators can be used as predictors of the incidence of AKI after cardiac surgery remains unclear.Objectives We aimed to systematically evaluate whether iron metabolism-related indicators can be used as predictors of the incidence of AKI after cardiac surgery via meta-analysis.Search methods: The PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were searched from January 1971 to February 2023 to identify prospective observational and retrospective observational studies examining iron metabolism-related indicators and the incidence of AKI after cardiac surgery among adults.Data Extraction and Synthesis: The following data were extracted by two independent authors (ZLM and YXY): date of publication, first author, country, age, sex, number of included patients, iron metabolism-related indicators, outcomes of patients, patient types, study types, sample, and specimen sampling time. …”
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Sociological Explanation of Factors Affecting the Prevalence of Child Marriage (Case Study: Dishmok City) by Nasrollah Nosratikhah, Seyed Samad Beheshty, Maryam Mokhtari

“…Data were collected using a researcher-developed questionnaire administered to a sample of 355 individuals selected through a multi-stage random sampling technique. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Toward Antitubercular Agents Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Southwestern China: A Cross-Sectional Study by Pi Y, Tan J, Yang P, Pan J, Yang X, Xiang M, Li T

“…Yinhuan Pi,1,2,* Junyi Tan,3,* Pei Yang,1 Jing Pan,2 Xianghui Yang,2 Mingque Xiang,2 Tianju Li2 1Business Affairs Section, Chongqing Blood Center, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Infectious Diseases, The Ninth People’s Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Gastroenterology, Chongqing University Three Gorges Hospital, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Tianju Li, Department of Infectious Diseases, The Ninth People’s Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China, 400700, Email tianjulee@126.comObjective: To investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) toward first-line antitubercular agents among patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in southwestern China, and to examine sociodemographic disparities in KAP.Methods: A simple sampling survey was conducted among TB patients clinically diagnosed with active pulmonary TB at the Ninth People’s Hospital of Chongqing. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Needle Stick Injury Management among Nurses and Nursing Students: A Cross-sectional Study by Akansha Goyal, Pratiksha, Shipra Yadav, Sapna Chauhan

“…Work experience of ≤1 year was more common among nursing students (n=51, 41.1%) than nurses (n=10, 12.0%) (p-value<0.001). …”
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Evaluation of watershed management interventions on biomass carbon sequestration and stakeholders’ perception about watershed condition improvement (case study: Dehchenashk sub-wat... by Zeinab Karimi, Vahedberdi Sheikh, Amir Sadoddin, Naghmeh Mobarghaee Dinan

“…The croplands and orchards as controls and terracing and tree saplings activities (biological measures) as the treatment measures were compared in terms of carbon sequestration. Sampling was conducted using randomly selected plots along the defined transects. …”
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Inappropriate medication prescribing, polypharmacy, potential drug-drug interactions and medication regimen complexity in older adults attending three referral hospitals in Asmara,... by Nuru Abdu, Saleh Idrisnur, Hanae Said, Lude Kifle, Natnael Habte, Semira Ghirmai, Tomas Tewelde, Senai Mihreteab Siele, Eyasu H. Tesfamariam

“…The increased number of prescribed medications has led to more complex medication regimens, putting older adults at a higher risk of potential drug-drug interactions, inappropriate medication prescribing, and adverse events. …”
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Patient satisfaction with ambulatory care services delivery and respect for patient rights: findings from 2022 national survey in Rwanda by Corneille Killy Ntihabose, Stephenson Musiime, Joy Atwine, Viateur Kalinda, Jean Marie Vianney Nkurikiyintwali, Bienvenu Niyongabo, Kara L. Neil

“…Abstract Background This study evaluated the factors influencing patient satisfaction with hospital services and respect for patient rights in outpatient consultation in Rwanda, aiming to provide insights into improving the overall quality of care. Methods This was cross-sectional study design. We recruited participants from all (30) districts in Rwanda using stratified sampling. …”
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Assessing training needs and influencing factors among personnel at centers for disease control and prevention in northeast China: a cross-sectional study framed by SDT and TPB usi... by Kexin Wang, Peng Wang, Min Wei, Yanping Wang, Huan Liu, Ruiqian Zhuge, Qunkai Wang, Nan Meng, Yiran Gao, Yuxuan Wang, Lijun Gao, Jingjing Liu, Xin Zhang, Mingli Jiao, Qunhong Wu

“…This study aims to identify knowledge and skill gaps at both individual and organizational levels, and to explore multi-dimensional factors influencing training needs within the theoretical frameworks of the Theory of Planned Behavior and Self-Determination Theory. Methods This cross-sectional study used stratified cluster sampling to conduct an online survey among personnel at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from Heilongjiang Province, Jilin Province, Liaoning Province, and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Regions during May 2023. …”
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Improving control of the Mpox outbreak: a national cross-sectional study on the knowledge, attitudes, and influencing factors among frontline healthcare professionals in Ethiopia by Getahun Fetensa, Getahun Fetensa, Getahun Fetensa, Bizuneh Wakuma, Bizuneh Wakuma, Merga Besho, Girma Yadesa, Jilcha Gugsa, Derara Girma Tufa, Feyiso Bati, Kitesa Biresa Duftu, Tadesse Tolossa, Tadesse Tolossa

“…More than half (56.5%) of the participants demonstrated good knowledge about Mpox, while 51.5% showed a positive attitude toward Mpox. …”
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Population dynamics and monitoring applied to decision-making by M. J. Conroy, D. C. Lee

“…For useful introductions to decision theory and methods, we suggest that readers consult Lindley (1985) or Clemen & Reilly (2001). …”
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Análisis de equidad y sostenibilidad presupuestaria del sistema de copago farmacéutico en España by Jaime Pinilla, Christian González-Martel, Beatriz González López-Valcárcel, Félix Lobo, Jaume Puig-Junoy

“…Method: Data from a random sample of 4,505,483 individuals residing in Spain were used, matching pharmaceutical consumption information from the Ministry of Health with economic data from the Tax Agency. …”
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Assessing ambulance staff attitudes toward mental health conditions: translation and psychometric evaluation of the medical condition regard scale among ambulance staff by Kristin Häikiö, Carl Robert Christiansen, Rune Kveen, Eva Marie Engebakken Flaathen, Milada Hagen

“…Possible sum scores range from 11 to 66 (higher score = more positive regards). We chose “psychosis” as the condition to investigate. …”
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