Knowledge translation in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research contexts in Australia: scoping review protocol by Raymond Lovett, Makayla-May Brinckley, Sarah Bourke, Felecia Watkin Lui

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Evaluating the Impact of Simulated Patients on Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes of Laypeople Following a Basic First Aid Course: Protocol for a Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial

“…Background: Teaching first aid to laypeople is a cost-effective way to improve public health. However, it is currently unclear what the most effective ways are to teaching first aid. …”
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Association between HIV status and Positive Prostate Biopsy in a Study of U.S. Veterans by Wayland Hsiao, Katrina Anastasia, John Hall, Michael Goodman, David Rimland, Chad W. M. Ritenour, Muta M. Issa

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Demographic influences on Lithuanian physicians’ attitudes toward medical assistance in dying: a cross-sectional study by Benedikt Bachmetjev, Artur Airapetian, Marija Jakubauskienė, Rolandas Zablockis, Asta Čekanauskaitė

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A qualitative interview study of care home managers’ experiences of medicines optimisation for residents with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic by Carmel M Hughes, Heather E Barry, Nawaf Alsulami

“…Further research is needed to determine the extent of the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this resident population. In future public health crises, better communication is needed between healthcare professionals and care homes.…”
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Authors' Reply: Commentary on “Protecting User Privacy and Rights in Academic Data-Sharing Partnerships: Principles From a Pilot Program at Crisis Text Line” by Anthony R Pisani, Carlos Gallo, Madelyn S Gould, Nitya Kanuri, John E Marcotte, Brian Pascal, David Rousseau, Megan L Ranney, Bob Filbin, Shairi Turner

“…The commentary raises important questions about the ethical conduct of health research in the digital age, particularly regarding informed consent, potential conflicts of interest, and the protection of vulnerable populations. …”
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Assessing institutional sanitation and its impact at a citywide level: an exploration of school sanitation in the Accra Metropolitan Area, Ghana by William Nkonde, William Nkonde, Claire Furlong, Brian Reed, Damir Brdanovic

“…While annual flows from schools appeared insignificant citywide, this seasonal flow could adversely affect public and environmental health during school terms. …”
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High-performance CT features supporting accurate pre-operative tumor staging in colon cancer by Jianhua Yuan, Cangzheng Jin, Jianrong Si, Baobao Liu, Xiaohan Si, Jianzhi Chen

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Impact of Tobacco Use on Oral Cancer Incidence among Women in Urban Slums: A Case-Control Study by Anuj Singh Parihar, Sonal Wakhle, Bireswar Roy, Diwakar Vashisth, Aditya S. Dupare, Rashmi Laddha

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Politique de planification familiale, pratiques de stérilisation et hiérarchisation sociale en Iran by Rosanna Sestito

“…Shaped by state policies and professional sexual and reproductive health practices, Family planning policies mobilise the public administration and the medical sector to organise the control of women’s reproductive lives, particularly those of rural and working-class Persian and Afghan women. …”
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Identifying the barriers and facilitators to culturally responsive HIV and PrEP screening for racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender minoritized patients: A scoping review protocol. by Julia Xavier, Maranda C Ward, Patrick G Corr, Nikhil Kalita, Paige McDonald

“…We anticipate that this study's findings will interest PCPs, public health professionals, community activists, patient populations, and researchers interested in culturally responsive care. …”
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Global knowledge gaps in acute febrile illness etiologic investigations: A scoping review. by Chulwoo Rhee, Grishma A Kharod, Nicolas Schaad, Nathan W Furukawa, Neil M Vora, David D Blaney, John A Crump, Kevin R Clarke

“…<h4>Methodology/findings</h4>Using pre-defined terms, we searched Medline, Embase, and Global Health, for publications from January 1, 2005-December 31, 2017. …”
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UPDATE ON CYTOMEGALOVIRUS INFECTION MANAGEMENT IN ALLOGENEIC HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS by José Luis Piñana, Estela Giménez, Lourdes Vázquez, María Ángeles Marcos, Manuel Guerreiro, Rafael Duarte, Ariadna Pérez, Carlos de Miguel, Ildefonso Espigado, Marta González-Vicent, María Suarez-Lledó, Irene García-Cadenas, Rodrigo Martino, Angel Cedillo, Monserrat Rovira, Rafael de la Cámara, David Navarro, Carlos Solano

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Should We Adopt Increased Dilutions for Indirect Immunofluorescence in Pediatric Anti-Centromere Antibody Testing? Insights from a Three-Year Retrospective Study by Mehmet Soylu, Raziye Burcu Taşkın, Gülçin Aytaç, Güzide Aksu, Seyfi Durmaz, Miray Karakoyun, Şaziye Rüçhan Sertöz

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Laboratory evaluation of oral fluid for syphilis screening among clinic users from Lima, Peru by Jazmin Qquellon, Silver K. Vargas, Francesca Vasquez, E. Michael Reyes-Diaz, Kelika A. Konda, Carlos F. Caceres, Jeffrey D. Klausner

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Revolutionizing urban solid waste management with AI and IoT: A review of smart solutions for waste collection, sorting, and recycling by Abderrahim Lakhouit

“…This review explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) on urban solid waste management, focusing on their potential to enhance the processes of waste collection, sorting, and recycling. With urban populations on the rise and waste generation rapidly increasing, cities face critical challenges to environmental sustainability and public health. …”
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A comprehensive outline of antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic prescribing, and antimicrobial stewardship in South Africa: A scoping review protocol. by Suwayda Ahmed, Rukshana Ahmed, Razia Zulfikar Adam

“…The incorrect and unnecessary prescribing of antibiotics places a burden on healthcare costs and thus, antimicrobial resistance is evident globally as a major public health concern. The impact is particularly pronounced in low to middle-income countries, where limited access to healthcare exacerbates the crisis. …”
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Medical Jousting: Going for the kill! by Dr.Fuad Ahmed Khan Niazi

“…However, it is not uncommon even in public sector, where fame and career are the ultimate objective. …”
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Effect of a yogic stress management technique (cyclic meditation) on stress, mindfulness, and well-being: A systematic review by K. Ranisha, Sony Kumari

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Prevalence of lumpy skin disease and associated risk factors in beef cattle in Rembang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia by Yayan Taufiq Hidayat, Roza Azizah Primatika, Yatri Drastini

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