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Correction: BanglaNewsClassifier: A machine learning approach for news classification in Bangla Newspapers using hybrid stacking classifiers
Blockade of interleukin-6 (IL-6) signaling in dedifferentiated liposarcoma (DDLPS) decreases mouse double minute 2 (MDM2) oncogenicity via alternative splicing
Effective therapies for retroperitoneal (RP) dedifferentiated liposarcoma (DDLPS) remain unavailable. Loco-regional recurrence occurs in >80% of cases; 5-year disease-specific survival is only 20%....
Development of the Tool for Advancing Practice Performance, a practice-level survey to assess primary care structures and processes
Despite progress to define primary care practice transformation models, there remain gaps in translating evidence-based guidelines into routine clinical care. Primary care providers (MD, DO, NP, PA) a...
Decomposing socioeconomic inequality in skilled birth attendant utilization in Ethiopia: A secondary data analysis
Background Inequalities in access to and utilization of skilled birth attendants (SBA) present a substantial challenge in low- and middle-income countries, hindering progress towards achieving univers...
Unravelling the nuances: A scoping review on fatherhood and men’s participation in antenatal care in rural Sub-Saharan Africa
Introduction Men’s participation in antenatal care (ANC) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is shaped by diverse conceptions and experiences of fatherhood. However, most discussions rely on biomedical models...
The burden of non-communicable disease risk factors in a low-income population: Findings from a cross-sectional study highlighting the prevalence of obesity, hypertension, and metabolic disorders in the south of Quito, Ecuador
Objectives We describe the prevalence of Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) risk factors in a low-income health district in the South of Quito, Ecuador. Study design We conducted a cross-sectional study...
Analyzing real-world adverse events of spironolactone with the FAERS database
Background Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, is commonly prescribed for conditions such as heart failure, hypertension, and hyperaldosteronism. This study aims to explore and analyze the s...
Navigating alcohol’s impact: A mixed-methods analysis of community perceptions and consequences in Northern Tanzania
Background Worldwide, alcohol is a leading risk factor for death and disability. Tanzania has particularly high rates of consumption and few resources dedicated to minimizing alcohol-related harm. Ong...
Risk of hepatitis B virus reactivation in the treatment of HBsAg and HBV DNA double-negative lymphoma patients
Background It is well-known that lymphoma patients undergoing treatment are at risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation. This study aims to explore the risk factors for HBV reactivation in lymphom...
Correlations between the prescribing patterns of psychotropic medications and socio-economic factors during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional Swedish registry study
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profoundly negative impact on all societal sectors, public health systems, and state economies. The pandemic led to high levels of stress, anxiety, depressio...
Evaluation of the cobas plasma separation card to identify HIV-infected patients in virological failure in real-life conditions in Vietnam
Background The standard of care for HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) relies on regular monitoring of HIV viral load. Access to viral load monitoring has improved in recent years,...
Using virtual reality to study preference and restorativeness for streetscape vegetation design
The presence of small urban green spaces, such as streetscape vegetation, plays a significant role in the daily exposure to nature for a considerable proportion of urban inhabitants across the globe....
Bacterial assemblages on eggs reflect nesting strategies in wetland-associated birds
Birds host diverse bacterial assemblages, which play a critical role in individual health, but which can also lead to disease or mortality. It is therefore important for developing embryos to acquire...
Green synthesis, characterization, molecular simulation, and in vitro biomedical application of magnesium oxide nanoparticles
Microbial infections represent a major hazard to global public health, resulting in extensive morbidity and mortality across the globe. As a result, in the past 10 years, nanoparticles have drawn a lo...
Does the Netherlands comply with national law and Article 2 of human rights concerning deceased minors?
Background In the Netherlands, reporting the death of a minor to a forensic physician has been legally required since 2010. Additionally, the Postmortem Evaluation of Sudden Death in Youth (PESUDY) pr...
Correction: Pentraxin 3 in the cerebrospinal fluid during central nervous system infections: A retrospective cohort study
Cooling phase organic fertilizer applied in saline soil increase the content of soil macro-aggregates and aggregate-associated carbon
Soil aggregate formation and stabilization are pivotal for remediating saline-alkali soils, but the potential of cooling-phase organic fertilizer (CPOF)—a transitional stage in composting—has been ove...
Recovery of benthic macroinfauna six years after dredging
In soft-sediment communities, benthic macroinfauna can recover quickly (sometimes < 1 year) from dredging. However, it’s unclear how recovery is influenced if dredging dramatically changes abiotic...
Predicting severe renal dysfunction in alcohol-associated cirrhosis: Comparative performance of liver function scores and machine learning models
Background Renal dysfunction is a frequent and clinically relevant complication of cirrhosis, yet chronic kidney disease (CKD) often remains underrecognized, particularly in non-acute settings. Early...
Assessment of the Quality of post-abortion care records in 20 Public Health Facilities in Uganda: What are the gaps and how can we improve quality?
Background Effective strategies for reducing maternal mortality depend on the accuracy of data. In sub-Saharan Africa, however, weak health systems often result in significant gaps in data collection...
An insight into Northern Wollo Monastery Forests: Examining plant species diversity, vegetation structure, and regeneration analysis of these relict ecosystems
Monastery forests in the Ethiopian highlands serve as cultural sanctuaries and critical refugia for Afromontane biodiversity. We conducted floristic inventories (n = 90 nested 20 m × 20 m plots) and d...
Neural tube defect among newborns in public hospitals of Tigray region, northern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
Background Neural tube defects are serious congenital abnormalities caused by abnormal neural tube closure that occur between third and fourth weeks of pregnancy. Globally, neural tube defect is one o...
Modelling of performance prediction by analysis of elite swimmers’ anthropometry, peak performance age and age-related performance progression
In this study, anthropometry, age-related performance progression and peak performance age (PPA) in elite swimmers were analysed to develop a model to predict peak performance. The best seasonal perfo...
Evaluation of bee pollen by characterizing its botanical origin, total phenolic content, and microbial load for the formulation of apitherapy products
Bee pollen (BP) is a beehive product known for its therapeutic properties. In this study, we aimed to evaluate 38 BP samples harvested from January 2022 to September 2022 at apiaries located in 6 prov...
Genomic characterization and fermentation study of the endophyte Stemphylium sp. (Aa22), a producer of bioactive alkyl-resorcinols
The genome of the previously described endophytic fungus Stemphylium sp. (strain Aa22) has been sequenced to near completion. Phylogenomic analysis placed strain Aa22 in close proximity to Stemphylium...