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View article: Systemic inflammation and transcriptional reprogramming contribute to progression to active rheumatoid arthritis in ACPA+ individuals 4474
Systemic inflammation and transcriptional reprogramming contribute to progression to active rheumatoid arthritis in ACPA+ individuals 4474 Open
Description Some autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), are preceded by a subclinical phase of disease activity. Proactive clinical management is hampered by a lack of biological understanding of this subclinical ‘at-ris…
View article: Prevalence of Abuse-Specific Injuries in Infants With Prior Injury Evaluated for Abuse
Prevalence of Abuse-Specific Injuries in Infants With Prior Injury Evaluated for Abuse Open
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Physical abuse is a common cause of morbidity in infants but is often missed in those with medically minor injuries, increasing the risk for escalating violence. Our objective was to compare the prevalence of abus…
View article: Customer trust and retention in online shopping in Ho Chi Minh City
Customer trust and retention in online shopping in Ho Chi Minh City Open
This study aims to explore the factors influencing customer trust and retention in online shopping, drawing upon the Uses and Gratifications Theory. Additionally, it examines the mediating role of trust in this relationship. The research e…
View article: Effectiveness of Vaginal Pessary Use in Improving Quality of Life Among Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Prospective Study
Effectiveness of Vaginal Pessary Use in Improving Quality of Life Among Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Prospective Study Open
Background: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) significantly impairs women’s quality of life (QoL), particularly in resource-limited settings where surgical options may be restricted. Vaginal pessaries provide a conservative and cost-effective tr…
View article: Roles of human resource management and quality management practices to improve productivity in hotel business of emerging economies
Roles of human resource management and quality management practices to improve productivity in hotel business of emerging economies Open
View article: Patient phenotyping for molecular profiling of neck and low back pain – Study protocol
Patient phenotyping for molecular profiling of neck and low back pain – Study protocol Open
View article: Impact of most promising Ebola therapies on survival: a secondary analysis during the tenth outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Impact of most promising Ebola therapies on survival: a secondary analysis during the tenth outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo Open
View article: Social capital and sexual and reproductive health and rights in Fiji: a scoping review of humanitarian preparedness and response planning and guidance documents
Social capital and sexual and reproductive health and rights in Fiji: a scoping review of humanitarian preparedness and response planning and guidance documents Open
View article: Quality of Information on Medication Abortion in Private Pharmacies: Results from a Mystery Client Study in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Quality of Information on Medication Abortion in Private Pharmacies: Results from a Mystery Client Study in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Open
Introduction: Pharmacies are important points of access and information for women seeking medication abortion. In the context of the Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC], where the legal conditions for abortion have expanded in recent years …
View article: Human Tissue Procurement from Lumbar Fusion Surgery for Chronic Low Back Pain v1
Human Tissue Procurement from Lumbar Fusion Surgery for Chronic Low Back Pain v1 Open
Purpose Describe the human tissue removal, preservation, storage, and transportation procedures during tissue procurement from patients undergoing lumbar arthrodesis surgery (surgical immobilization of joint by fusion of the adjacent verte…
View article: Deployment and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines for refugees and migrants in regular and irregular situations: a mixed-method multicountry study
Deployment and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines for refugees and migrants in regular and irregular situations: a mixed-method multicountry study Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has widened inequities, affecting migrant and refugee populations in vulnerable situations, who may face elevated risks of infection, constrained healthcare access and discrimination. Inclusive vaccination …
View article: Inhibition of Polymerase Chain Reaction by Hydrogel Monomers
Inhibition of Polymerase Chain Reaction by Hydrogel Monomers Open
View article: Drug Response Prediction: A Critical Systematic Review of Current Datasets and Methods
Drug Response Prediction: A Critical Systematic Review of Current Datasets and Methods Open
View article: Household Food Insecurity During the COVID-19 Pandemic Between Slum and Non-Slum Areas in Kinshasa, DR Congo: A Cross-Sectional Study
Household Food Insecurity During the COVID-19 Pandemic Between Slum and Non-Slum Areas in Kinshasa, DR Congo: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Introduction: Food insecurity is a vital issue, especially in places such as Kinshasa. Additionally, food insecurity has been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Thus, this study examined fo…
View article: Postpartum Hemorrhage in Humanitarian Settings: Implementation Insights from Using Heat-Stable Carbetocin and Tranexamic Acid
Postpartum Hemorrhage in Humanitarian Settings: Implementation Insights from Using Heat-Stable Carbetocin and Tranexamic Acid Open
Background and Objective Maternal mortality, largely due to postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), remains high in resource-limited and crisis-affected settings, where heat-stable carbetocin (HSC) and tranexamic acid (TXA) offer promise for PPH prev…
View article: Empowering Midwives in Humanitarian Settings: Integrating Heat-Stable Carbetocin and Tranexamic Acid into Postpartum Hemorrhage Training
Empowering Midwives in Humanitarian Settings: Integrating Heat-Stable Carbetocin and Tranexamic Acid into Postpartum Hemorrhage Training Open
Background and Objective Maternal mortality remains extremely high in fragile settings, with hemorrhage as the leading cause. This study describes a new model for more effective training on postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) prevention and treatm…
View article: Postpartum Hemorrhage in Humanitarian Settings: Heat-Stable Carbetocin and Tranexamic Acid Implementation Study in Uganda
Postpartum Hemorrhage in Humanitarian Settings: Heat-Stable Carbetocin and Tranexamic Acid Implementation Study in Uganda Open
Background and Objective Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a major concern in crisis-affected settings. There is a lack of strategies for implementing heat-stable carbetocin (HSC) and tranexamic acid (TXA) in humanitarian settings. This …
View article: Dynamic Progression of Hypertension and Diabetes in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 2019 to 2023
Dynamic Progression of Hypertension and Diabetes in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 2019 to 2023 Open
Introduction: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) does not have national prevalence data for arterial hypertension (HTN) or diabetes (type I and II combined) to aid evidence-based decision-making, despite the assumption of epidemiologic…
View article: Postpartum Hemorrhage in Humanitarian Settings: Heat-Stable Carbetocin and Tranexamic Acid Implementation Study in South Sudan
Postpartum Hemorrhage in Humanitarian Settings: Heat-Stable Carbetocin and Tranexamic Acid Implementation Study in South Sudan Open
Background and Objective Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a significant concern in crisis-affected contexts, where the implementation of heat-stable carbetocin (HSC) and tranexamic acid (TXA) for PPH prevention and treatment lacks evide…
View article: Towards a home‐grown rural health workforce: Evidence from Tasmania, Australia
Towards a home‐grown rural health workforce: Evidence from Tasmania, Australia Open
Objective To examine the association between place of origin and principal place of practice (PPP) of domestic Tasmanian health graduates who received end‐to‐end training with the University of Tasmania (UTAS). Methods The 2022 PPP for all…
View article: Targeted Investigational Treatment Analysis of Novel Anti‐androgen (TITAN) study: ultralow prostate‐specific antigen decline with apalutamide plus androgen‐deprivation therapy
Targeted Investigational Treatment Analysis of Novel Anti‐androgen (TITAN) study: ultralow prostate‐specific antigen decline with apalutamide plus androgen‐deprivation therapy Open
Objective To assess the association between achievement of prostate‐specific antigen (PSA) levels ≤0.2 ng/mL (henceforth ‘ultralow’) and clinical outcomes in patients in the ‘Targeted Investigational Treatment Analysis of Novel Anti‐androg…
View article: Impact of Most Promising Ebola Therapies on Survival: A Secondary Analysis during the Tenth Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Impact of Most Promising Ebola Therapies on Survival: A Secondary Analysis during the Tenth Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo Open
Background: MAb114, REGN-EB3, Remdesivir, and ZMapp, which are monoclonal antibody-based treatments, have been compared and shown to be promising therapies against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). There has been no comparison between these m…
View article: Strengthening contraceptive counselling services to empower clients and meet their needs: protocol for a two-stage, multiphase complex intervention in Pakistan and Nigeria
Strengthening contraceptive counselling services to empower clients and meet their needs: protocol for a two-stage, multiphase complex intervention in Pakistan and Nigeria Open
Background High-quality contraceptive counselling can accelerate global efforts to reduce the unmet need for and suboptimal use of modern contraceptives. This study aims to identify a package of interventions designed to strengthen in Paki…
View article: Understanding Food Insecurity in Kinshasa During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Understanding Food Insecurity in Kinshasa During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Introduction Food insecurity is a vital issue, especially in places like Kinshasa. Additionally, food insecurity has been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Thus, this study examined food i…
View article: COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage and Factors Associated with Vaccine Hesitancy: A Cross-Sectional Survey in the City of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage and Factors Associated with Vaccine Hesitancy: A Cross-Sectional Survey in the City of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Open
Vaccination against COVID-19 has been the main strategy used by most countries to limit the spread of the virus. However, vaccine uptake has been low in Africa, leading to the implementation of several interventions in order to improve vac…
View article: COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage and Factors Associated with Vaccine Hesitancy: A Cross-Sectional Survey in the City of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage and Factors Associated with Vaccine Hesitancy: A Cross-Sectional Survey in the City of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Open
: Background: Vaccination against COVID-19 has been the main strategy used by most countries to limit the spread of the virus. However, vaccine uptake has been low in Africa, leading to the implementation of several interventions in order …
View article: Predictors of mortality among inpatients in COVID-19 treatment centers in the city of Butembo, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Predictors of mortality among inpatients in COVID-19 treatment centers in the city of Butembo, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo Open
Determining the risk factors for severe disease and death among hospitalized Covid-19 patients is critical to optimize health outcomes and health services efficiency, especially in resource-constrained and humanitarian settings. This study…
View article: Breastfeeding determinants at four months after birth: a case-control study in Maluku, Democratic Republic of Congo
Breastfeeding determinants at four months after birth: a case-control study in Maluku, Democratic Republic of Congo Open
Background Exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life yields enormous health outcomes for children, mothers and their families. With only 35% of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) under six months, women in Kinshasa lag behind …
View article: Equivalence of care, confidentiality, and professional independence must underpin the hospital care of individuals experiencing incarceration
Equivalence of care, confidentiality, and professional independence must underpin the hospital care of individuals experiencing incarceration Open
View article: Determinants of Survival of HIV Patients Receiving Dolutegravir: A Prospective Cohort Study in Conflict-Affected Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
Determinants of Survival of HIV Patients Receiving Dolutegravir: A Prospective Cohort Study in Conflict-Affected Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo Open
This study aims to determine the factors influencing HIV-related mortality in settings experiencing continuous armed conflict atrocities. In such settings, people living with HIV (PLHIV), and the partners of those affected may encounter sp…