The Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Bacterial Strains Isolated from Patients with Hospital-Acquired Bloodstream and Urinary Tract Infections by Hamed Ghadiri, Hamid Vaez, Samira Khosravi, Ebrahim Soleymani

“…The present study showed that CoNS and E. coli are the most common causative agents of nosocomial BSIs and UTIs, and control of infection needs to be addressed in both antibiotic prescription and general hygiene.…”
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Facilitating high quality acute care in resource-constrained environments: Perspectives of patients recovering from sepsis, their caregivers and healthcare workers in Uganda and Ma... by Felix Limbani, Olive Kabajaasi, Margaret Basemera, Kate Gooding, Nathan Kenya-Mugisha, Mercy Mkandawire, Davis Rusoke, Shevin T Jacob, Anne Ruhweza Katahoire, Jamie Rylance, African Research Collaboration on Sepsis, Patient Experience Study Group

“…Constraints included limited space, strained; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) amenities and practices, inadequate human and material resources and inadequate provision for basic needs including nutrition. …”
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Factors influencing street-vended foods quality and safety in developing countries: a review by O. A. Bassitou Koumassa, Romaric Ouétchéhou, Mathias Hounsou, Oscar Zannou, D. Sylvain Dabadé

“…The results indicated that the primary factors influencing the quality and safety of street foods in several developing countries include the knowledge and hygiene practices of street food vendors, the sources of raw materials, packaging and storage practices, and the preparation or sales environment. …”
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Assessment of Selected Health Determinants among <i>Almajiri</i> Students in Gwadabawa Local Government, Sokoto State, Nigeria by Y. Sarkingobir, M.S. Nahantsi, Z. Shehu, A.A. Sadiq, N. Malami, A. Saadu, A. Hamza

“…Whereas, in 16.7% there were gutters, and in 16.7% there were roads nearby. Personal hygiene was observed. 75.0% of Almajiri wore dirty garments.25.0% wore cleaned garments, 12.5% wore torn garments, and 87.5% wore untorn garments. 62.5% wore shoes and 37.5% have no shoes. 62.5% take bath weekly, 37.7% take bath daily. …”
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Development of an overarching framework for anticipating and assessing adverse and other unintended consequences of public health interventions (CONSEQUENT): a best-fit framework s... by Jan M Stratil, Eva A Rehfuess, Ani Movsisyan, Kathryn Oliver, Renke L Biallas

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Frequency and antibiotic resistance pattern of Salmonella spp. isolated from traditional dairies and raw milks collected in Yazd province, Iran by Raziyeh Barzegar-Bafrouei, Bahador Hajimohammadi, Hengameh Zandi, Gilda Eslami, Hossein Fallahzadeh

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Implications of conflict on vaccination in the Sahel region by Seye Abimbola, Julie Leask, Harriet Dwyer, Majdi M Sabahelzain

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Clinical signs and post-mortem lesions caused by clostridial enterotoxemia in rabbits by A. S. Metleva, M. N. Khakimzyanova, E. E. Sionikhin

“…The following drivers contribute to the emergence of the infectious disease: malnutrition (insufficient fiber intake); non-compliance with hygiene requirements for animal handling; unsustainable use of antibacterial drugs; gastrointestinal congestion. …”
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Effectiveness of a video-assisted teaching program on menstrual cup usage among women (18–45 years age group) in selected colleges of Patna by K. Lakshmi Prasanna, Sangam Jha, Naveen Kumar Sharma, Jyoti Rani

“…This suggests that similar educational interventions could be beneficial in promoting sustainable menstrual hygiene practices. Many participants suggested that if it is added through government schemes, it will be more valuable in promoting the adoption of menstrual cups among women.…”
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Comparison of Streptococcus mutans Adhesion with Different Concentrations in Artificial Saliva to Fixed Orthodontic Materials in Laboratory Conditions by Leila Mohammadpour Belvirdy, Ahmad Sheibaninia, Shadab Safarzadeh Khosroshahi, Seyyed Khalil Shokouhi Mostafavi, Mohammad Javad Kharazi Fard

“…The irregular surfaces of orthodontic appliances (archwires, brackets, and braces) create retention areas that hinder effective oral hygiene, increase bacterial load, and alter oral microbiota, potentially leading to pathogenic species proliferation. …”
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Nursing management of drug-induced dermatitis in a patient with oral administration of ibuprofen suspension (1例口服布洛芬悬液致药物性皮炎患者的护理体会) by YAO Xiaohan (姚晓晗), PENG Ya (彭娅), ZHU Lifang (朱莉芳)

“…Key issues including conjunctiva care, oral hygiene, skin care, nutrition, mental status, health education about disease and medication should be considered. …”
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Assessment of cytotoxicity of clear aligners coated with zinc oxide nanoparticles by Indu Ravi, Vignesh Kailasam

“…Background: Coating with nanoparticles can have clinical benefits like anti-bacterial activity and therefore an improvement in oral hygiene. However, the toxicity of these coatings is not known. …”
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RISK FACTORS OF SOIL TRANSMITTED HELMINTHS AMONG ELEMETARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CENTRAL SUMBA – WEST NUSA TENGGARA by Fridolina Mau, Mefi Mariana Tallan

“…Conclusion: The proportion of STH infections is still quite high due to low personal hygiene and open defecation.…”
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Reflections of adolescent motherhood on infant and young child feeding practices: the case of Uganda by Gözde Zeynep Yeşiloğlu, Suzan Yalçin, Sıddika Songül Yalçin

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RELATIONSHIP OF NUTRITIONAL ANEMIA WITH THE EVENT OF WORM INFECTION IN PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN THE WORK AREA OF AIR BILITI PUSKESMAS MUSI RAWAS by Silvia Rahmi, Charil Anwar, Hamzah Hasyim

“…Based on the results of the study, it was found that the importance of maintaining environmental cleanliness and personal hygiene, coupled with the habit of taking a worm medicine and attention from parents to reduce helminth infections that cause children to experience nutritional anemia.…”
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Diogenes Syndrome: A Case Report by Projna Biswas, Anusree Ganguly, Sanchaita Bala, Falguni Nag, Nidhi Choudhary, Sumit Sen

“…These skin lesions are not usually seen in individual with proper hygiene. We report a case of Diogenes syndrome in a 34-year-old young male patient who had associated schizophrenia.…”
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How Menstruation Is Perceived by Adolescent School Girls in Gedeo Zone of Ethiopia? by Zelalem Belayneh, Moges Mareg, Birhanie Mekuriaw

“…This might also be a reason for the failure of menstrual hygiene practice which in turn can have multiple social and health consequences. …”
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Effect of Structural Condition of Milk Processing Facilities and Food Safety Systems on Escherichia coli and Coliforms Presence in Cultured Buttermilk by Annah S. Paraffin, Titus J. Zindove, Michael Chimonyo

“…Binomial logistic regression was used to estimate the likelihood of E. coli or coliforms being present in cultured buttermilk as a function of the hygiene level and structural adequacy of the processors. …”
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Entomological Exploration of Sand Flies in Human Communities Affected by Cutaneous and Visceral Leishmaniasis in El Hajeb Province, Morocco by Karima El-Mouhdi, Mohammed Fekhaoui, Abdelkader Chahlaoui, Smahane Mehanned, Chafika Faraj, Samia Boussaa

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Narcolepsy treatment: from exorcism and bloodletting to modern therapy with histamine receptor inverse agonists by E. Sakalauskaitė-Juodeikienė, R. Masaitienė

“…At the beginning of the 19th century, in Vilnius clinics, the incubus disease was treated by providing lifestyle, diet, and sleep hygiene recommendations, also using antiphlogistic methods, as well as antispasmodic medicine and quinine bark. …”
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