Assessment of the physical and psychological aspects of the current life support system on the International Space Station for sustainable space exploration by Shuichi Ichimura, Yosuke Alexandre Yamashiki

“…This research analyzes and assesses the status of essential life support elements, which are air, water, and food, as well as wellbeing elements, including clothing, hygiene, and healthcare, on the International Space Station. …”
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VOC Emissions from a Rendering Plant and Evaluation for Removal of Pentanal by Oxidization Using Hydrogen Peroxide by Wen-Hsi Cheng, Chun-Hung Lin, Chung-Shin Yuan, Ken-Lin Chang

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Association between CD4 Cell Count and Blood Pressure and Its Variation with Body Mass Index Categories in HIV-Infected Patients by Christian Akem Dimala, Benjamin Momo Kadia, Ben-Lawrence Kemah, Maxime Tindong, Simeon-Pierre Choukem

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Antibacterial properties of substituted phenethylamine-based β-lactam derivatives in oral infections by Merve Yildirim, Elif Aksakal, Taha Yasin Bayram, Eda Irmak, Harun Gun, Bunyamin Ozgeris, Arzu Gormez

“… Oral infections are a type of infection that occurs in and around the mouth, typically arising when proper oral hygiene is neglected. These infections manifest as symptoms such as mouth sores, dental caries, and periodontal diseases, with dental caries being the most common form. …”
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Simulation of SARS-CoV-2 Aerosol Emissions in the Infected Population and Resulting Airborne Exposures in Different Indoor Scenarios by Michael Riediker, Christian Monn

“…If all persons wore surgical (hygiene) masks or filtering respirators with a higher protection factor, the expected concentrations were low in most situations, even if the viruses were released by “super-emitters” (top 1 permille emitter). …”
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Comparative Study of Periodontal Health in Patients with Fixed Braces Versus Clear Aligners by Selvakumar Annamalaisamy, B.S. Malthesh, G. M. Shashikumar, Sreedhara Shantharam, P Kiran Kumar

“…Both groups received advice on oral hygiene. SPSS software was used for data analysis, with a significance level of P < 0.05 for statistical analysis. …”
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Characterization of COVID-19 on the elderly in the Ciego de Ávila municipality by Magdeline Francisco Castillo, Maité Padrón Castillo, Yadira Rodríguez Luaces, Dania Herrera Escurdia

“…The information was obtained based on the epidemiological surveys carried out on confirmed cases, as well as the report and statistical records of the Municipal Hygiene and Epidemiology Unit. The data obtained were summarized in tables and graphs. …”
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Posterior Positivity Distribution Analysis of Subclinical Bluetongue in the Eastern and North-Eastern States of India: A Wakeup Call for Outbreak Preparedness by Siddhartha Narayan Joardar, Aritra Sanyal, Ahmed Abd El Wahed, Saibal Ray

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Evaluation of the cleaning efficacy of a normal toothbrush and a manual U shaped toothbrush in children aged 8–10 years: A randomized crossover trial by Shital Kiran Davangere Padmanabh, Vishakha Bhausaheb Gangurde

“…Conclusion: The experimental U-shape toothbrush significantly reduced the extent of plaque on the lingual surfaces and improved the gingival index scores, which helped improve gingival health and oral hygiene.…”
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Internal Parasites of Pigs and Worm Control Practices in Bamboutos, Western Highlands of Cameroon by Marc K. Kouam, Fabrice D. Ngueguim, Vaia Kantzoura

“…The implementation of a prophylaxis program significantly reduced the overall egg/oocyst load while high treatment frequency (more than thrice a year) did not, indicating that prophylaxis measures such as general hygiene must be reinforced in pig herds in the country, and the treatment frequency reduced as much as possible to prevent the selection of anthelmintic resistance.…”
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Autosplenectomy in a Patient with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) by Ethan Burns, Kartik Anand, Gonzalo Acosta, Malcolm Irani, Betty Chung, Abhishek Maiti, Ibrahim Ibrahim, Lawrence Rice

“…He had recurrent episodes of sepsis due to dialysis line infections from poor hygiene, and blood cultures had been positive for multiple organisms including Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, and Streptococcus pneumoniae. …”
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Characterization of children under five with severe protein-energy malnutrition treated in a clinic in Timor Leste by Anagalys Ortega Alvelay, Marcos Félix Osorio Pagola, Denis Monzón Vega, Mabel Vega Galindo

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Maternal management of newborns treated at the Tulcán Health Center No. 1. Ecuador, 2021-2022 by Clara Elisa Pozo Hernández, Shirley Tatiana Acan Cabrera, Olga Mireya Alonzo Pico, Zuly Rivel Nazate Chuga

“…The analyzed variables were: identification of warning signs, elements related to feeding, care and characteristics of the umbilical cord, hygiene in handling the newborn and time of attendance at the first neonatal check-up. …”
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Analyses of Mineral Content and Heavy Metal of Honey Samples from South and East Region of Turkey by Using ICP-MS by Serap Kılıç Altun, Hikmet Dinç, Nilgün Paksoy, Füsun Karaçal Temamoğulları, Mehmet Savrunlu

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Reinforcement and Maintenance of Human Resources for Health Systems during Long-Term Crises: A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews by Amir Mohammad Salehi, Salman Khazaei, Motahareh Masumi, Farnaz Shavandi, Mostafa Kavand, Ensiyeh Jenabi, Mahnaz Khatiban

“…In the present review study, three dimensions (namely, resilience, motivation-hygiene measures, and development of manager’s soft skills) are considered as the main factors reinforcing and maintaining human resources in the health systems in long-term crises and disasters.…”
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Pharmacokinetics and Biodistribution of Zinc-Enriched Yeast in Rats by Shuangqing Zhang, Yan Zhang, Ning Peng, Haibo Zhang, Juan Yao, Zhihong Li, Liegang Liu

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Predictors of implant failure: A comprehensive analysis of risk factors in oral implant restoration for patients with partial defects of dentition by Dake Linghu, Danna Zhang, Min Liu

“…The analysis revealed that factors such as gender, post-implant smoking, oral hygiene status at the second-year follow-up, tooth position, number of implants, timing of loading, width of keratinized mucosa, and bone quantity significantly influenced the likelihood of implant failure (P<0.05). …”
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Clinical and Capillaroscopic Modifications of the Psoriatic Plaque during Therapy: Observations with Oral Acitretin by Giuseppe Stinco, Cinzia Buligan, Enzo Errichetti, Francesca Valent, Pasquale Patrone

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Postnatal quality of care measures for mothers and newborns at home: A scoping review. by Ann-Sofie Mespreuve, Lise Apers, Ann-Beth Moller, Anna Galle

“…Several additional quality of care domains, characterizing home-based PNC, were identified: i) social and emotional empowerment, ii) assessment of the home setting, iii) early breastfeeding, iv) health education and counseling, v) personal hygiene and prevention of infections, vi) referral to health facility when necessary, vii) thermal care, viii) parent-child relationship and ix) promote economic self-sufficiency. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors associated with intestinal parasitism in children. Ciego de Ávila, 2023 by Magdeline Francisco Castillo, Dayami Sobrado Carrera, Laidelys Alemán Veliz, Damarys Villanueva Souto

“…No association was identified between the presence of symptoms and being parasitized. Inadequate hygienic habits such as not washing hands before eating food, and not washing fruits and vegetables before consuming them, were risk factors associated with intestinal parasitism. …”
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