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Systematic review of time trends in the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori inf...
Abstract It has been suggested that the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection has stabilized in the USA and is decreasing in China. We conducted a systematic literature... -
Mortality along the continuum of HIV care in Rwanda: a model-based analysis
Abstract Background HIV is the leading cause of death among adults in sub-Saharan Africa. However, mortality along the HIV care continuum is poorly described. We combine... -
Changes in nutritional status of children who lived in temporary shelters in ...
Abstract Background The nutritional status of children may deteriorate after natural disasters such as earthquakes. A 7.8 Richter scale earthquake struck Nepal in 2015 that... -
Incidental detection of two adult gravid filarial worms in breast: a case report
Abstract Background Microfilaria is a major public health problem in tropical and subtropical countries and is an endemic problem in India. Wuchereria bancrofti is the commonest... -
HIV testing and counselling experiences: a qualitative study of older adults ...
Abstract Background Finding HIV infected persons and engaging them in care is crucial in achieving UNAIDS 90–90-90 targets; diagnosing 90% of those infected with HIV, initiating... -
First confirmation by PCR of Jaagsiekte sheep retrovirus in Ireland and preva...
Abstract Background Ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma (OPA), caused by Jaagsiekte sheep retrovirus (JSRV), is characterised by the development of invariably fatal lung tumours... -
Relationship between viral dose and outcome of infection in Atlantic salmon, ...
Abstract Salmonid alphavirus subtype 3 (SAV3) causes pancreas disease (PD) and adversely affects salmonid aquaculture in Europe. A better understanding of disease transmission... -
Embolizing pulmonary aspergillosis, mycobacterial & aspergillous splenic ...
Abstract Background Aspergillosis is a serious infection particularly affecting the immunodeficient host. Its co-infection with tuberculosis and cytomegalovirus has not been... -
EWS and FUS bind a subset of transcribed genes encoding proteins enriched in ...
Abstract Background FUS (TLS) and EWS (EWSR1) belong to the FET-protein family of RNA and DNA binding proteins. FUS and EWS are structurally and functionally related and... -
Influences of cancer symptom knowledge, beliefs and barriers on cancer sympto...
Abstract Background People from lower socioeconomic groups have worse survival outcomes for cancer, which in part reflects later-stage disease at diagnosis. The mechanisms... -
Production results from piglets vaccinated in a field study in Spain with a T...
Abstract Background PRRS is a viral disease of pigs and sows that is one of the most costly to the pig industry worldwide. The disease can be controlled by focusing on different... -
Pertussis outbreak investigation of Mekdela district, South Wollo zone, Amhar...
Abstract Background Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by Bordetella pertussis. It is one of the most common vaccine-preventable bacterial infections... -
Characteristics and outcomes of acute respiratory distress syndrome related t...
Abstract Background Limited data are available regarding antiviral therapy efficacy in most severe patients under mechanical ventilation for Covid-19-related acute respiratory... -
Burden of pneumocystis pneumonia in HIV-infected adults in sub-Saharan Africa...
Abstract Background Seroprevalence data and clinical studies in children suggest that the burden of pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) in Africa may be underestimated. We performed a... -
Use of high-level health facilities and catastrophic expenditure in Vietnam: ...
Abstract Background Overcrowding of high-level health facilities is a major concern in a Vietnamese health system. This may increase an economic burden to the households since... -
External validation of a multivariable claims-based rule for predicting in-ho...
Abstract Background Low-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) patients may be candidates for outpatient treatment or abbreviated hospital stay. There is a need for a claims-based... -
Coverage of harm reduction services and HIV infection: a multilevel analysis ...
Abstract Background Since 2003, a harm reduction program for injecting drug users has been rolled out countrywide in China. It entails services for condom promotion, a needle... -
Divergent transcriptomic responses underlying the ranaviruses-amphibian inter...
Abstract Background Ranaviruses (family Iridoviridae, nucleocytoplasmic large DNA viruses) have been reported as promiscuous pathogens of cold-blooded vertebrates. Rana grylio... -
Flying ticks: anciently evolved associations that constitute a risk of infect...
Abstract Ticks are important vectors of emerging zoonotic diseases affecting human and animal health worldwide. Ticks are often found on wild birds, which have been long... -
Efficacy of a physical activity programme combining individualized aerobic ex...
Abstract Background In individuals with neuromuscular diseases (NMD), symptoms of muscle weakness, fatigue and pain may limit physical activity. Inactivity leads to reduced...
