Timely response and containment of 2022 Cholera outbreak along lake Tanganyika in Kigoma region, Tanzania by Mololo Noah Mwanjala, Jesca Lebba, Grace Mosi, Nesphory Sungu, Frank Sudai, George Mrema, Annamary Batoleki, Maria E. Kelly, Nyanda C. Justine, Agricola Joachim, Mtebe Majigo

“…The cases were reported from three villages along the lakeshore of Lake Tanganyika, Sibwesa village being the most affected, with an attack rate of 1.5%. The multisectoral response was timely initiated, and cases were actively searched, reported, tested, and treated promptly. …”
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Evolving patterns of compound heat and water stress conditions: Implications for agriculture futures in Australia by Navid Ghajarnia, Ulrike Bende-Michl, Wendy Sharples, Elisabetta Carrara, Sigrid Tijs

“…Results indicate that: (1) AgHWS conditions are projected to increase in frequency, and intensity in future years with earlier onsets and prolonged durations across Australia; (2) AgHWS duration will rise from approximately 10 days per event in the late historical period to around 30 days per event for RCP 4.5, and 50 days per event for RCP 8.5 in the late future; (3) Northern Australia is projected to be severely impacted by AgHWS conditions while agricultural regions in south-eastern and south-western Australia appear to be less so; and (4) Water stress contributes most to the creation of AgHWS conditions, underscoring the importance of soil water conservation management. …”
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Contribution of Amaranthus cruentus and Solanum macrocarpon Leaves Flour to Nutrient Intake and Effect on Nutritional Status of Rural School Children in Volta Region, Ghana by Godfred Egbi, Mary Glover-Amengor, Margaret M. Tohouenou, Francis Zotor

“…Plant-based foods are staple diets and main micronutrient sources of most rural Ghanaian households. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of Amaranthus cruentus and Solanum macrocarpon leafy vegetable flour on micronutrient intake and nutritional status of rural Ghanaian school children. …”
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Epidemiology, literacy, risk factors, and clinical status of oral cancer in East Africa: A scoping review. by Kafayat Aminu, Timothy Olukunle Aladelusi, Akinyele Olumuyiwa Adisa, Chiamaka Norah Ezeagu, Afeez Abolarinwa Salami, Jacob Njideka Nwafor, Peace Uwambaye, Jimoh Amzat, Julienne Murererehe, Semeeh Akinwale Omoleke, Mohammed Abdulaziz, Ruwan Duminda Jayasinghe, Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi

“…Only four studies showed gaps and obvious disparities in awareness and knowledge levels across East Africa, however, higher levels of awareness were reported among dentists and dental patients relative to the general population. Most neoplasms were presented and diagnosed late. …”
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Validation and Comparison of Pediatric Appendicitis Scores and Management Strategies (Project SPASMS): Protocol for a Prospective Multicenter Observational Study by Wei Hao Lee, Sharon O'Brien, Elizabeth J Mckinnon, Simon Craig, Stuart Dalziel, Michael Collin, Natalie Phillips, Franz E Babl, Sarah Julia Davidson, Shane George, Shefali Jani, Doris Tham, Viet Tran, Meredith L Borland

“… BackgroundAbdominal pain is a common reason for children to attend the Emergency Department (ED) with acute appendicitis being the most common surgical cause. Various clinical prediction scores (CPSs) have been developed to assist in determining the risk of appendicitis; however, CPSs have been inadequately validated in children and haphazardly adopted in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) EDs. …”
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Frequency of Depression and Coping Strategies among Nurses InA Tertiary Care Hospital in Karachi by Nimra Akhtar, Saima Zainab, Umm-e-Rabab, Amna Hussain

“…Conclusions: The study finds a high prevalence of depression among nurses, with religion being the most commonly employed coping strategy. However, the correlation between coping strategies and depression suggests that current coping mechanisms may be inadequate, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to better support nurses in managing their mental health. …”
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Knowledge-map and bibliometric analysis of scientific research on FDA-approved Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cell products (2015–2024) by Moutaz W. Sweileh

“…Hematology and oncology-related journals were most prolific. The United States led global research output with 694 (59.7%) publications. …”
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Nanotherapies Based on ROS Regulation in Oral Diseases by Xin Luo, Yanli Zhang, Yuting Zeng, Dehong Yang, Zhiyan Zhou, Ziting Zheng, Ping Xiao, Xian Ding, Qianlin Li, Jiaping Chen, Qianwen Deng, Xincen Zhong, Sijie Qiu, Wenjuan Yan

“…Abstract Oral diseases rank among the most prevalent clinical conditions globally, typically involving detrimental factors such as infection, inflammation, and injury in their occurrence, development, and outcomes. …”
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Evaluation of the effect of head flexion and extension on the depth of orotracheal tube in children: Pediatric airway’s motion puzzle by Praveen Kumar, Kuldeep Singh, Akshat Gupta, Kundan Kumar

“…While the tracheal length and I–V distance varied, ETT tip position was most affected, underscoring the need for careful monitoring and adjustment during anesthesia. …”
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Effectiveness of Digital Health Interventions on Sedentary Behavior Among Patients With Chronic Diseases: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Yan Zhang, Fei Wan Ngai, Qingling Yang, Yao Jie Xie

“…Phone, web, and activity trackers were 3 digital technologies adopted in the interventions and they were used in combination in most studies (18/26, 69.2%). The functions included facilitating self-monitoring of SB, reminding interruption of long undisturbed sitting, and promoting goal attainment. …”
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Evaluation of oven baking and air-frying as potential alternatives of deep frying, considering PM2.5 and PAHs emissions from cooking animal- and plant-based protein foods by Szu-Yun Wu, Kuang-Mao Chiang, Shih-Chun Candice Lung, Yu-Cheng Chen, Wen-Harn Pan

“…Background: With most people spending more time indoors than outdoors, indoor pollution is considered having profound impacts on health. …”
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AI for rapid identification of major butyrate-producing bacteria in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) by Annemiek Maaskant, Donghyeok Lee, Huy Ngo, Roy C. Montijn, Jaco Bakker, Jan A. M. Langermans, Evgeni Levin

“…Results By integrating fecal image data with corresponding metagenomic sequencing information, the deep learning (DL) and machine learning (ML) algorithms successfully predicted 16 individual bacterial genera (area under the curve (AUC) > 0.7) among the 50 most abundant genera in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). …”
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The Role of RNA Polymerase II Contiguity and Long-Range Interactions in the Regulation of Gene Expression in Human Pluripotent Stem Cells by Livia Eiselleova, Viktor Lukjanov, Simon Farkas, David Svoboda, Karel Stepka, Irena Koutna

“…The eukaryotic nucleus is a highly complex structure that carries out multiple functions primarily needed for gene expression, and among them, transcription seems to be the most fundamental. Diverse approaches have demonstrated that transcription takes place at discrete sites known as transcription factories, wherein RNA polymerase II (RNAP II) is attached to the factory and immobilized while transcribing DNA. …”
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Iatrogenic Events During Antibiotic Therapy (Pulmonary Disease) by L. I. Dvoretsky, M. P. Suvorova, S. V. Yakovlev

“…According to the classification of ADR, most DIPD belong to type B reactions (unpredictable, dose-independent, unrelated to pharmacological action); at the same time, lung damage due to daptomycin can be attributed to type C reactions (association with cumulation and dose of the drug, but not related to pharmacological action). …”
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L-Ornithine-L-Aspartate and Intermittent Renal Replacement Therapy in Fulminant Hepatitis A by Nourhane Obeid, Khaled H. Soukarieh, Jessy G. Fadel, Rayyan M. Wazzi-Mkahal, Marianne A. Alwan, Jessica J. Fakhir, Paul W. Rassam, Najat I. Joubran, Mona H. Hallak

“…Classic symptoms include fever, malaise, dark urine, and jaundice, and are more common in older children and adults. People are often most infectious 14 days prior to and 7 days following the onset of jaundice. …”
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Study of Influence of Various Methods of Intraoperative Keratoprotection on Morphological and Functional State of Ocular Surface System in Early Period after Phacoemulsification i... by S. V. Tonkonogiy, O. V. Kolenko, A. V. Vasiliev

“…The study showed that the state of OSS in the early period after PE in SC depends on the method of intraoperative keratoprotection. The most optimal method of intraoperative protection of corneal epithelium and prevention of negative morphological and functional state of OSS after PE in SC is using of SCL impregnated with riboflavin.…”
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Opportunities in Primary and Enteric Hyperoxaluria at the Cross-Roads Between the Clinic and Laboratory by Barbara Cellini, Michelle A. Baum, Yaacov Frishberg, Jaap W. Groothoff, Peter C. Harris, Sally A. Hulton, Felix Knauf, John Knight, John C. Lieske, W. Todd Lowther, Shabbir Moochhala, Lama Nazzal, Gregory E. Tasian, Jonathan M. Whittamore, David J. Sas

“…Severity can vary with the most severe forms causing kidney failure and extrarenal manifestations. …”
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Levels and promotion modes of reclaimed water utilization in the urban agglomerations of the Yellow River Basin by WANG Xiaoyu, WU Fengping, WU Xiaoyuan, HAN Yufei

“…The hot spot areas of the RWULs covered most of the central part of the basin, while the cold spot areas were located at the periphery. …”
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Acoustic spectra processing for the determination of cavitation threshold in a high-frequency sonoreactor in water and PEG mixtures from 1 to 54 mPa.s by V. Avramovic, L. Hallez, C. Inserra, J-Y Hihn

“…The study of sonochemical activity and efficiency in a high frequency reactor (575 kHz) provides an opportunity to take an interest in the step-by-step implementation of a hydrophone measurement, from selection of the device to recording procedures, and especially signal processing with selection and extraction of the two most relevant probes: 3F0/2 magnitudes useful for detecting stable cavitation and cumulative integration of broadband noise and its interpretation (slope discontinuity) to get an indication of transient cavitation appearance. …”
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Genomic and Physiological Basis of Structural and Foliar Trait Variation in Tropical Species Pterocarpus officinalis: Implications for Restoration in Future Drier Climates by Sean M. Collins, Kevin C. Grady, Gustavo P. Lorenzana, Kailey Baesen, Laura Figueroa‐Corona, E. Petter Axelsson, Aalap Dixit, Amanda R. De La Torre

“…ABSTRACT Tropical wetlands are some of the most threatened ecosystems in the world. Pterocarpus officinalis exists in swampy wetlands in riparian and fresh‐water coastal areas across the neotropics, supporting biodiversity and storm surge and flooding protection as well as water filtration. …”
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