Innovation systems for emerging food technologies: evidence from the development of cultured proteins in Thailand by Waverly Eichhorst, Daniel Blaustein-Rejto, Saloni Shah, Alex Smith, Peter Newton

“…Little is currently known about how emerging food technologies may be effectively supported in pre-market stages of development, especially in middle- and low-income countries with industrializing economies.MethodsIn this paper, we apply the theoretical framework of technological innovation systems to assess how actors, networks, and institutions are influencing the pre-market development of cultured protein (CP) technologies in Thailand. …”
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Improving Accuracy of Malaria Diagnosis in Underserved Rural and Remote Endemic Areas of Sub-Saharan Africa: A Call to Develop Multiplexing Rapid Diagnostic Tests by Rasheed O. Makanjuola, Andrew W. Taylor-Robinson

“…This is especially relevant to low-income countries in tropical and subtropical regions of the world where high rates of malaria-related morbidity and mortality are recorded. …”
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A systematic epidemiological trends analysis study in global burden of multiple myeloma and 29 years forecast by Qianru Hou, Xinyang Li, Huanxin Ma, Di Fu, Aijun Liao

“…Most of the disease burdens were seen in high income countries though its incidence is on the rise in low-income countries. Forecast for the years 2022–2050 showed the further increase in the incidence, prevalence, disability-adjusted life years, and age-standardized death rates of multiple myeloma.…”
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Quality and resilience of clinical laboratories in Rwanda: a need for sustainable strategies by Vincent Rusanganwa, Innocent Nzabahimana, Magnus Evander

“…Although the Strengthening Laboratory Management Towards Accreditation (SLMTA) programme has enhanced laboratory quality in low-income countries, the long-term sustainability of this improvement remains uncertain. …”
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Adrenal Insufficiency: A Forgotten Diagnosis in HIV/AIDS Patients in Developing Countries by David D. Nassoro, Mkhoi L. Mkhoi, Issa Sabi, Alfred J. Meremo, Paul S. Lawala, Issakwisa Habakkuk Mwakyula

“…Development of simple screening algorithms may help clinicians reach the diagnosis when approaching these patients. In many low-income countries, most HIV patients are diagnosed with advanced disease; thus, further research is necessary to elucidate the prevalence of adrenal insufficiency in HIV/AIDS patients and the condition’s impact on mortality in this population.…”
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Professionals’ perception on nutritional care of adult patients in comprehensive specialized hospitals of East Wollega Zone, Ethiopia by Birtukan Kebede Moti, Gudina Egata Atomsa, Desalegn Wirtu Tesso

“…Background Adult patients suffering from malnutrition in hospitals are often overlooked, especially in low-income countries. Health care professionals play a vital role in identifying and managing the nutritional needs of patients. …”
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Financial burden of complications following lung resection: a scoping review protocol by Laurence Weinberg, Stephen Barnett, Jordan Berman, Ariane Flinkier, Fabien Chu, Hugh Slifirski, Rebecca Caragata

“…Introduction Global healthcare expenditures are rising, driven largely by increased spending in both high- and low-income countries with hospitalisation as a primary contributor. …”
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Determinants of Household Food Insecurity and Depression in Mothers: Evidence from Ghana by Anthony Wemakor, Ibrahim Alhassan Mohammed, Victoria Awuni

“…Household food insecurity (FI) and maternal depression are serious public health problems, especially in low-income countries. The aims of this study were to determine the determinants of household FI and depression in mothers and the association between these constructs in Savelugu Municipality, Ghana. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding standard precautions among registered nurses in medical and surgical wards: A cross-sectional study by Soni Chauhan, Saumya Prakash Srivastava, Surya Kant Tiwari, Shraddha Singh, Swati Singh Patel, Lavkush Yadav

“…Background: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a significant global challenge, particularly in low-income countries. Nurses play a crucial role in preventing and controlling HAIs by adhering to standard precautions. …”
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Utilization of Obstetric Analgesia for Labor Pain Management and Associated Factors among Obstetric Care Providers in Public Hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional S... by Rediet Gido, Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta, Abera Kenay Tura

“…Background. In low-income countries, pain-free labor initiative is an emerging concept and still parturient undergoes through painful labor; this is not different in Ethiopia; despite the national direction to use analgesia for labor pain and strong demand from the women, evidence on utilization of obstetric analgesia for labor pain management in Ethiopia is scarce. …”
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Association between wasting and inadequate breastfeeding practices among infants under six months in SNNPR and Somali regions of Ethiopia: A multilevel cross-sectional study. by Bethel Getachew, Yemane Berhane, Yadeta Dessie, Walelegn W Yallew, Hanna Y Berhane, Sunny S Kim

“…Attaining optimal breastfeeding practices for infants under six months of age remains a significant challenge in low-income countries. This study assessed the association between wasting and breastfeeding practices among infants under six months of age in the SNNPR and Somali regions of Ethiopia.…”
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Sexual and reproductive health needs of women with severe mental illness in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. by Shilpa Sisodia, Zara Hammond, Jo Leonardi-Bee, Charlotte Hanlon, Laura Asher

“…Only 20 of 140 LMIC countries were included in this review and only 15 studies were set-in low-income countries (LIC). Included studies often had multiple focus areas and were grouped by frequency of topic into categories of HIV (prevalence, risk behaviour and knowledge), other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), sexual function, contraception use and family planning, sexual violence, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum. …”
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In-Hospital Mortality among Ischemic Stroke Patients in Gondar University Hospital: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Eyob Alemayehu Gebreyohannes, Akshaya Srikanth Bhagavathula, Tamrat Befekadu Abebe, Mohammed Assen Seid, Kaleab Taye Haile

“…Ischemic stroke is the third leading cause of mortality in low-income countries and the sixth in Ethiopia. The aim of this study was to determine the rate and predictors of in-hospital mortality due to ischemic stroke in Gondar University Hospital. …”
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A lyophilised formulation of chimpanzee adenovirus vector for long-term stability outside the deep-freeze cold chain by Frédéric Mathot, Edwige Lefebvre, Bernard G. Francq, Delphine Guillaume, Erwan Bourlès

“…Its formulation process is amenable to manufacturing scale-up and should help in providing adenovirus-based vaccines where the cold chain is problematic, such as in low-income countries, and in pre-epidemic stockpiling.…”
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Economic impact of fetal wastage and common diseases, along with their incidence rates and seasonal variations, at an abattoir in FCT, Nigeria. by Ibrahim Dauda Dauda, Abdulhakeem Binhambali, Abdurrahman Hassan Jibril, Zainab Oyiza Idris, Farhan Rhidor Akorede

“…These findings highlight the essential role of abattoirs in improving food security, detecting zoonotic diseases, and bolstering public health and economic stability in low-income countries.…”
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HIV Infection in Iran: An Update on Epidemiology, Testing and Gaps by Seyed Ahmad Seyed Alinaghi, Mohammad Mahdi Roozbahani, Behnam Farhoudi, Seyed Ali Dehghan Manshadi, Shayesteh Jahanfar

“… The HIV epidemic continues to disproportionately affect young and active individuals in developing and low-income countries, including Iran. Among high-risk populations in Iran, HIV prevalence peaks at 3.5% among people who inject drugs and 2.5% among men who have sex with men. …”
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Prenatal stress and child development: A scoping review of research in low- and middle-income countries. by Giavana Buffa, Salomé Dahan, Isabelle Sinclair, Myriane St-Pierre, Noushin Roofigari, Dima Mutran, Jean-Jacques Rondeau, Kelsey Needham Dancause

“…Sixty percent of studies were in upper-middle, 25% in lower-middle, and 15% in low income countries. Most studies used questionnaires, either existing or tailor-made, to assess stress. …”
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Challenge of Retinoblastoma in Mexico in 2020: Perspectives and Solutions by Lucas A. Garza-Garza, Raúl E. Ruiz-Lozano, Genaro Rebolledo-Méndez, Ismael Ibarra-Nava, Héctor J. Morales-Garza, David Ancona-Lezama

“…Adequate curability and survival rates, adherence to treatment, presence of poor prognostic initial clinical signs, and metastatic disease at diagnosis appear to have a less favorable picture in low-income countries (LICs). However, this is not always the case. …”
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What’s happening in the kitchen? The influence of nutritional knowledge, attitudes and, practices (KAP), and kitchen characteristics on women’s dietary quality in Ethiopia by Temesgen Awoke Yalew, Masresha Tessema, Edward Lahiff

“…Abstract Background Low dietary quality significantly contributes to public health risks in low-income countries. This situation is particularly concerning for vulnerable groups, such as women and children, who are at increased risk of malnutrition due to inadequate access to proper nutrition. …”
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Oncologists' views on ototoxicity monitoring in head and neck cancer patients: A South Indian qualitative study. by Varsha Shankar, Jayashree Seethapathy, Satish Srinivas, Raghu Nandhan, Prasanna Kumar Saravanam

“…The barriers to implementing ototoxicity monitoring programs in high- and low-income countries are similar. The models implemented in high-income countries can be adapted for use in low-middle income countries with suitable restructuring.…”
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