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Challenges in implementing the WHO-recommended package of care for advanced HIV disease in resource-constrained settings: A mixed-methods study
Background People diagnosed with advanced HIV disease (AHD) should be provided with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) package of care to address their specific healthcare needs...
Prevalence, microbiological profiles, and determinants of hospital-acquired pneumonia in Addis Ababa: A focus on Pseudomonas aeruginosa and its antimicrobial resistance patterns in three hospitals
Hospital-acquired pneumonia is typically polymicrobial; nevertheless, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a principal causative pathogen, attributable to its link with po...
Deep learning detection and classification of fungal and non-fungal calcifications on paranasal sinus CT imaging
This study aimed to develop and evaluate a deep learning algorithm for detecting and classifying intrasinus calcifications on paranasal sinus (PNS) computed tomography (CT) for the diagnosis of fungal...
Retraction: Regional impact of aging population on carbon dioxide emissions in China: Evidence from panel threshold regression (PTR)
DnaK supports intracellular persistence of Staphylococcus xylosus and confers mechanical resilience to a human breast cancer cell line
Intratumoral Staphylococcus xylosus enhances the ability of breast cancer cells to survive mechanical shear stress, a critical barrier encountered during hemato...
A meta-ethnographic systematic review of women’s experiences of homelessness in high income environments
Background Homelessness is a significant public policy and health service challenge globally. Often identified as a ‘ wicked problem’...
Reassessing feature-based Android malware detection in a contemporary context
We report the findings of a reimplementation of 18 foundational studies in feature-based machine learning for Android malware detection, published during the period 2013–2023. These studies are reeval...
Correction: Optimizing international trade: Strategies for retaining or taking over transport remit in Poland’s import and export landscape—A case study of Company X
Investigating the relationship between teacher efficacy, job satisfaction, and digital resource utilization in assessment practices: Insights from PISA 2018 and 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global education systems, forcing rapid shifts in teaching practices, technology integration, and assessment methods. However, little is known about how teacher efficac...
Advanced signal-processing framework for remote photoplethysmography-based heart rate measurement: Integrating adaptive Kalman filtering with discrete wavelet transformation
Remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) is a noncontact camera-based optical technique which analyses skin-color variations due blood volume changes beneath the skin and estimates vital signs such as heart...
Correction: Spatio-temporal distribution of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever and its relationship with climate factors in Pakistan: A decade-long experience from tertiary care laboratory network
Further investigation of the impact of foveal and parafoveal word frequency on parafoveal preview during Chinese reading
Parafoveal preview is crucial for cognitive language processing, significantly improving reading efficiency. However, the factors influencing this process remain ambiguous. Given the unique characteri...
Correction: The uric acid/albumin ratio might be a better indicator for predicting repeat revascularization in young patients with acute coronary syndrome: Beyond inflammatory biomarkers
Technocrats vs. tipping points: How East Asian governance shapes global emissions
Why do East Asian economies—China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan—lag behind expectations in climate mitigation despite their technological prowess and economic strength? To approach this question, we...
Correction: Epidural Co-Administration of Dexmedetomidine and Levobupivacaine Improves the Gastrointestinal Motility Function after Colonic Resection in Comparison to Co-Administration of Morphine and Levobupivacaine
Correction: A novel peptide derived from Zingiber cassumunar rhizomes exhibits anticancer activity against the colon adenocarcinoma cells (Caco-2) via the induction of intrinsic apoptosis signaling
Dynamical modeling of TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-10 interactions in stroke-induced inflammation
In acute stroke, dysregulated cytokine interactions drive secondary injury, yet bidirectional feedback mechanisms between pro-inflammatory mediators (TNF-α, IL-6) and the anti-inflammatory mediator IL...
Insights into long-acting reversible contraceptive practices in Sub-Saharan Africa: A machine learning perspective
Introduction Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are critical for reducing maternal mortality and unintended pregnancies, yet adoption remains low in Sub-Saharan Africa (...
Transesophageal echocardiography during cardiopulmonary resuscitation is associated with alternate areas of compression: Analysis of healthcare provider experiences with potential implications for conventional compressions
Background Ultrasound-guided cardiopulmonary resuscitation (UG-CPR) offers healthcare providers real-time, sonographic guidance during CPR. Transesophageal echocardiography-guided...
Prognostic value of the white blood cell-to-hemoglobin ratio (WBC/Hb) for inhospital mortality: Insights from a retrospective cohort study in Uganda
Background The white blood cell-to-hemoglobin ratio(WBC/Hb), composite marker derived from routine laboratory parameters, may offer unique prognostic value by integrating systemic...
The impact of bite force on the stability of dental implants
Background Since dental implants (DI) are endo-osseous implants that are inserted into the bone and periodontium, which ultimately support the occlusal load, a patient’s bite force...
Spatial econometric analysis of health workforce distribution and its influencing factors in Inner Mongolia, China
Objective Although health workforce equity has gained more attention, few studies have explored its spatial distribution and influencing factors in Inner Mongolia, a vast and diver...
Barriers and facilitators to implementation research on pharmacist-led medication reviews in memory clinics: A qualitative study using the TDF-COM-B
Background Improving medication use is important in patients with cognitive impairment and dementia. In memory clinics within primary-care settings, pharmacists perform structured...
Citrate supplement facilitated muscle growth and renal maturation
Citrate supplementation is well known to alleviate muscle fatigue. Furthermore, our previous clinical study revealed that citrate supplementation prevents renal oxidative stress and dysfunction. We hy...
Shifts in amino acids profile in chronic pancreatitis
Background Chronic pancreatitis (CP) can lead to pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI), causing protein malabsorption and altered amino acid levels. Our aim is to investigate ami...