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An unexpected case of an adnexal hydatid cyst in a pregnant woman: a case report
BackgroundCystic echinococcosis, also known as hydatid disease, is a chronic and endemic illness caused by infection with a parasite called Echinococc...
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Novel genomic variants related to visceral adiposity index (VAI) and body adiposity index (BAI) in Indian sib-pairs
BackgroundObesity is among the leading public health threats globally. Over the last few years, visceral adiposity index (VAI), and body adiposity...
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Health Information Technology Use among Foreign-Born Adults of Middle Eastern and North African Descent in the United States
Health information technology (HIT) use among foreign-born adults of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) descent is understudied. MENA Americans...
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Exploring fine-scale urban landscapes using satellite data to predict the distribution of Aedes mosquito breeding sites
BackgroundThe spread of mosquito-transmitted diseases such as dengue is a major public health issue worldwide. The Aedes aegypti mosquito, a primary...
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Exploring the Religious Practice of Langar as a Route to Health Promotion in the Sikh Community in Northern England: A Qualitative Study
Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes are prevalent among UK South Asians. Langar is a Sikh religious food practice that could be important in...
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Proactive home-based malaria management in rural communities of Bassar Health District in northern Togo from 2014 to 2017: PECADOM + , a pilot experiment
BackgroundTogo's National Malaria Control Programme has initiated an active home-based malaria management model for all age groups in rural areas of...
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Low Income, Ill-being, and Gender Inequality: Explaining Cross-National Variation in the Gendered Risk of Suffering Among the Poor
Scholars have long investigated the positive link between income and well-being, including its gender difference. However, little is known about (1)...
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Assessment of the influence of levees along Yangtze River on Oncomelania hupensis, the intermediate host of Schistosoma japonicum
BackgroundOncomelania hupensis is the exclusive intermediate host of Schistosoma japonicum in China. Snail control is an essential component of...
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Managing abdominal cocoon syndrome complicated by intestinal necrosis and unexpected amelioration of depression after surgery: a case report
BackgroundAbdominal cocoon is a very uncommon yet dangerous cause of intestinal obstruction.
Case presentationWe present a case of a 62-year-old...
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Cervical cystic hygroma in adults: a case report
BackgroundsManifestation of cystic hygroma in adulthood is very rare. The rarity of cystic hygroma in adults has caused problems in its diagnosis and...
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Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on male reproductive system and fertility
ObjectiveEvaluate the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on male fertility.
DesignComprehensive analysis of studies exploring virus presence, inflammation, and...
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Regional Multidimensional Attitudes Towards Immigration: Evidence from the European Social Survey Using Small Area Estimation
The present article is the first empirical investigation of attitudes towards immigration in Europe via small area estimation providing reliable...
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The edutainment program on knowledge, perception, and uptake of cervical cancer screening among Muslim women in Southern Thailand: a quasi experimental study
IntroductionCervical cancer is a significant global health concern and is the third most common cancer in women. Owing to their religious beliefs,...
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The Impact of Compassion Writing Interventions on Body Dissatisfaction, Self-Compassion, and Fat Phobia
ObjectivesBody dissatisfaction is a prevalent concern among women in the United States. Self-compassion writing interventions have been found to...
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The Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Sleep in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children with autism spectrum disorder are at higher risk for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). They are also more vulnerable to sleep problems...
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Horizontal gene transfer of the Mer operon is associated with large effects on the transcriptome and increased tolerance to mercury in nitrogen-fixing bacteria
BackgroundMercury (Hg) is highly toxic and has the potential to cause severe health problems for humans and foraging animals when transported into...
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An investigation of inequalities in exposure to PM2.5 air pollution across small areas in Ireland
The link between exposure to air pollution and adverse effects on human health is well documented. Yet, in a European context, research on the...
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Identifying Variation in Physical Health Behaviors and Depressive Symptoms among Religiosity Clusters of African American Adults in the United States
Religiosity is an important factor in the lives of many African Americans, who suffer a greater health burden than their White counterparts. In this...
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Human cytomegalovirus microRNAs: strategies for immune evasion and viral latency
Viruses use various strategies and mechanisms to deal with cells and proteins of the immune system that form a barrier against infection. One of...
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Cultivation of novel Atribacterota from oil well provides new insight into their diversity, ecology, and evolution in anoxic, carbon-rich environments
BackgroundThe Atribacterota are widely distributed in the subsurface biosphere. Recently, the first Atribacterota isolate was described and the...
