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A missing link: The interdependence between sugar-sweetened beverage and cigarette consumption from China
Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and cigarettes are addictive substances and addictive substances are often related in consumption with each other. However, the potential interdependence between SSB a...
Prevalence of HIV infection and uptake of HIV/AIDs services among fishermen on the shores of Lake Victoria in Kagera region, Northwestern Tanzania
Introduction The Tanzania HIV Impact Survey (THIS) 2022–2023 showed that HIV prevalence among the general population stabilises but varies geographically across the country. Despite this, disproportio...
Correction: Pregnant women with mild COVID-19 followed in community setting by telemedicine, and factors associated with unfavorable outcome
The relationship between vitamin A and myopia: A population-based study
Purpose We sought to evaluate the relationship between blood vitamin A levels and myopia in adults aged ≥20 years in Korea. Methods We collected data of 15,899 participants aged ≥20 years from the K...
Is there a risk of developmental problems in infants born to mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus and/or pre-eclampsia?
Objective The aims of this study were (i) to describe the early spontaneous movements in 3-to 5-month-old infants in groups of infants born to mothers with GDM and/or PE, (ii) to compare them, and (ii...
Evidence of human exposure and associated risk factors to Rift Valley fever in selected districts of Central and Western Zambia
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an important viral zoonotic disease that not only affects ruminants but causes serious morbidity and mortality in humans. In humans, its symptoms range from mild flu-like si...
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of animal health staff and farmers towards brucellosis control in sheep and goat in China: A cross-sectional study
Background In China, brucellosis has resurfaced recently with a discernible spatial distribution, particularly affecting dairy herds and small ruminant populations. However, limited dissemination of k...
Distribution characteristics and pollution assessment of heavy metals in typical black soil profiles of Haicheng city, Liaoning province, China
In order to understand the spatial distribution, influencing factors, pollution level and sources of heavy metals in black soil profiles in Northeast China, black soil profile samples were collected f...
Factors associated with Catastrophic Healthcare Expenditure in communities of Lagos Nigeria: A Megacity experience
Background Each year, millions of people in low—and middle-income countries such as Nigeria are forced into poverty and financial ruin due to out-of-pocket (OOP) healthcare expenses. Our study assesse...
Evaluation of surgical treatment of gout—A retrospective study on 28 cases with tophi
Introduction The efficacy, safety, optimal timing, and urate-lowering effects of surgical interventions in gout management remain poorly understood. This study aims to fill this gap by evaluating the...
Correction: Characterization of an accessory plasmid of Sinorhizobium meliloti and its two replication-modules
Exploring shifts in values among urban Senegalese: The impact of global crises on social and cultural norms
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered social and economic stagnation worldwide, significantly impacting people’s lives. In addition, the Russia-Ukraine war that began in 2022 resulted in rising food prices...
The efficacy of acupuncture in relieving postoperative pain in patients with low simple anal fistula: Protocol of a prospective, randomised, controlled trial
Background Anal fistula surgery often leads to postoperative pain, which can hinder recovery and negatively impact patients’ quality of life. This prospective, randomised, controlled trial (RCT) aims...
Exploring the dynamics of self-efficacy, resilience, and self-management on quality of life in type 2 diabetes patients: A moderated mediation approach from a positive psychology perspective
Objectives Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) significantly deteriorates patients’ quality of life (QOL). This study examined the dynamic interplay of factors that influence QOL in patients with T2DM, ut...
Correction: Import options for chemical energy carriers from renewable sources to Germany
Validation of the brief physical activity assessment tool: Comparison of telephone and in-person administration
We examined the reliability and validity of the Brief Physical Activity Assessment Tool (BPAAT) when administered by telephone interview compared to in-person administration. We analyzed data from the...
Genetic tracking of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic orthonairovirus in Hyalomma population infesting cattle in Nigeria
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV), a Biosafety level 4 pathogen transmitted by ticks, causes severe haemorrhagic diseases in humans but remains clinically silent in animals. Over the past...
Community and familial dynamics influencing risk behavior for HIV acquisition among adolescent girls and young women in Uganda: Qualitative analysis using Protective Motivation Theory
Background In Uganda, adolescent girls’, and young women’s (AGYW-15-24 years) current HIV prevalence is fourfold compared with their male counterparts due to compounded social, economic, and environme...
Low-profile double plating versus conventional single plating in midshaft clavicle fractures: A retrospective study and initial experience with this novel technique
Background Low-profile double plating seems a viable alternative to conventional single plating for fixation of midshaft clavicle fractures. This study aims to compare the two techniques regarding hea...
Impact of mergers and acquisitions on firms’ performance adjusted to business cycle fluctuations in China
This research mainly explored the effects of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) on the financial performance of Chinese listed companies and the determinants of post-M&A financial performance of...
Prognostic value of composite inflammatory markers in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A retrospective cohort study based on the MIMIC-IV database
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease, and inflammation plays a key role in the pathogenesis of COPD. The aim of this study is to investigate the associat...
Physiological growth of ocular axial length among Chinese children and teenagers: A 6-year cohort study
To investigate the pattern and threshold of physiological growth, defining as axial length (AL) elongation that results in little refraction progression, among Chinese children and teenagers, a total...
Study on the evolution of the spatial patterns and driving factors of national agricultural cultural heritage in China
The study analyzed the spatial distribution characteristics, evolution rules, and driving factors of 138 China’s national agricultural cultural heritage sites from 2013 to 2021 at the overall and regi...
Fiscal vertical imbalance and income inequality: A threshold effect analysis based on government expenditure
This study aims to investigate the complex relationship between vertical fiscal imbalance, public expenditure structure, and income distribution disparities, with the goal of providing policy insights...
Long-acting reversible and permanent contraceptives utilization and its associated factors among married women who desire no more children in Ethiopia: A multilevel analysis
Objective This study aimed to investigate long-acting reversible and permanent contraceptives (LARPCs) utilization and its associated factors among married women who desire no more children in Ethiopi...