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Relevance. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and glaucoma are currently the main causes of irreversible vision loss in developed countries. Purpose. To study the epidemiological and clinical-functional aspects of ...

IntroductionMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) remains a significant global concern in healthcare and community environments, posing serious risks to patients due to its ability to form biofilm. Monitorin...

Abstract Background This study aims to establish the epidemiological and clinical Profile of viral hepatitis B and C (HBV and HCV) among adult patients attending the hepatitis clinic at Rwanda Military Referral and Teach...

Abstract Background Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) and porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV3) have emerged as significant pathogens jeopardizing the swine industry in China in recent years, and caused substantial economic lo...

Abstract Background Acetabular fractures, predominantly caused by high-energy trauma, pose a substantial healthcare burden in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as Nepal. This study aimed to characterize the e...

Background: Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) remains a critical reservoir for the global tuberculosis (TB) epidemic, particularly in South Asia, where high population density and socioeconomic disparities amplify its...

Abstract Background Recently, macrolide-resistant Bordetella pertussis (MRBP) had emerged in China. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and clinical characteristics of MRBP in Shenzhen, southern China. M...

Abstract Background Diarrhoeal diseases remain a major global health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality among children under five. This study ...

Estimating epidemiological cutoff endpoints (ECVs/ECOFFS) may be hindered when there is overlap between MICs for strains that are genetically wild type (WT) and non-WT (harboring cyp51A mutations). We collected posaconaz...

Abstract Background Malaria continues to pose a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where more than 95% of global cases and deaths occur. Despite WHO Global Technical Strategy for Malaria (GTS) tar...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Chronic inflammation contributes to various chronic diseases, emphasizing the need for reliable biomarkers for early detection and understanding its causes. Measuring chronic inflammation pos...

Introduction. Skin tags are known to be associated with several systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, obesity, dyslipidemia and cardiovascular diseases. Only a few Indian studies have investigated patients with ...

This paper attempts to extend methodologies of analysis derived from medical disciplines into discomfort glare assessment in office environments. Epidemiology is concerned with the occurrence, prevention and control of h...

OBJETIVO: apurar os dados epidemiológicos de uma clínica de diagnóstico mamário. MÉTODOS: foram estudadas as mamografias de 35.041 pacientes, em um período de 2 anos e 7 meses, entre 2004 e 2006, sendo 32.049 (91,5...

Abstract Introduction Older adults (OAs) and individuals with underlying comorbidities are at increased risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease (e.g., lower respiratory tract disease [LRTD]) and related...

Introduction: Infections caused by vector-borne pathogens and zoonotic agents are a great economic burden in developing countries like India because their numbers keep increasing every year. National programs like the Na...

Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) continue to be the leading cause of mortality worldwide, accounting for approximately 19.8 million deaths in 2022, with ischemic heart disease and stroke responsible for...

Background Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is classified by the World Health Organization as 1 of the 10 most disabling conditions. However, nationally representative epidemiological data on OCD are not yet available...

Abstract BackgroundAfter COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2020, global responses relied on nonpharmaceutical interventions such as physical distancing and mask ...

Realizou-se um estudo para caracterizar a situação epidemiológica da brucelose bovina no Distrito Federal (DF). No total foram amostrados 2.019 animais, provenientes de 278 propriedades. Em cada propriedade visitada a...

Aim: Stroke represents a leading cause of mortality and disability globally, yet comprehensive epidemiological analyses for Saudi Arabia remain limited. This study aimed to analyze temporal trends in stroke incidence, mo...

Introduction . Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that can be asymptomatic or associated with various symptoms including systemic manifestations. A total of 1,253 cases of syphilis were registered in Poland in 20...

Background Individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) often experience symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and decreased sleep quality. Although these are not diagnostic criteria, they may increase dependence risk and...

Background and aims: Hypertension is a chronic non-communicable disease. It has long been recognized as a contributing to a variety of adverse health consequences. The major factors responsible for hypertension are obesi...