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Chronic kidney disease has become a global pandemic, with its burden felt mostly in developing countries where there is a deficiency or outright lack of policy and funding for chronic kidney disease prevention and treatm...

BackgroundAs populations age rapidly, community-based care is crucial to support aging-in-place. Yet, few models successfully integrate health promotion, social engagement and care coordination at scale. Singapore’s Ac...

This paper explores the evolution and strategic role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) within the Romanian banking sector from 2003 to 2016, focusing on two leading banks: BCR and BRD. As financial institutions ...

IntroductionCitizen science presents a critical pathway for advancing biodiversity monitoring and conservation globally, yet local and indigenous engagement remains limited in many developing countries.MethodsThis study ...

ABSTRACT The study was conducted based on the information collected on rural properties in the state of Goiás, during practical classes of Surgical Clinic in Large Animals at the Veterinary Hospital of the Escola de Vet...

Abstract Watershed degradation driven by land-use change, climate variability, and rising water demand threatens water security and ecosystem services in underdeveloped countries like Nepal. Local participation is essent...

Abstract Background Uganda has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in the world. While barriers to contraceptive uptake are well documented, little is known about the incidence of abortion and unintended pregnancy...

Abstract Background Mozambique bears a high HIV burden, with low testing uptake among young women. This study analyzes socio-demographic and behavioral factors influencing HIV testing among women aged 15–49, using data...

BackgroundThe COVID-19 vaccination of Ukrainian refugees (UR) should be a top priority.MethodsBetween May and July 2023, we conducted a cross-sectional study that surveyed consecutive UR registering at a refugee center i...

Background: Comprehensive primary healthcare (PHC) can address over 80% of global health needs across a lifetime. Adopting health-seeking behaviour (HSB) within PHC frameworks is critical for achieving Universal Health ...

Science shows, such as chemical Christmas lectures, are a 200-year-old tradition in science communication. While their entertainment value is evident, their educational impact remains less understood. This study examines...

Abstract Background Despite Sweden’s universalist health model and a long-standing network of youth clinics offering free sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, boys and young men (BYM) remain significantly und...

ABSTRACT Background and Aim Menstrual hygiene knowledge is essential for adolescent girls' health, dignity, and school participation. Despite increasing research in Nigeria, evidence from North‐Central states is limite...

Background: India faces a substantial mental health treatment gap, with national estimates indicating that 70–90% of individuals with mental disorders do not receive adequate care. Contributing factors include stigma, ...

Abstract Background Since the COVID-19 pandemic routine vaccination rates have dropped in Canada. Many newcomers and refugees experience significant vaccine inequities despite wide vaccine availability and COVID-19 pande...

Dr. William ("Bill") H. Kimbel passed away on April 17, 2022.  Bill was a much-admired and internationally renowned scholar of paleoanthropology, best known for his field work in Hadar, Ethiopia. His contributions to un...

Los inicios de la paleoherpetología argentina se remontan a los orígenes de la ciencia en el país. En sus primeras décadas fueron clave el Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales “Bernardino Rivadavia” en la Ciudad...

Background: Plantar heel pain affects up to 10% of individuals and often limits activity. Corticosteroid injections provide short-term relief, though emerging evidence suggests that benefits may derive from mechanical st...

BioEYES, a nonprofit outreach program using zebrafish to excite and educate K-12 students about science and how to think and act like scientists, has been integrated into hundreds of under-resourced schools since 2002. D...

Abstract Family planning programs in Bangladesh have been successfully operating for over half a century, achieving phenomenal reductions in fertility rates. Acknowledging restrictions on women’s freedoms, much of the ...

Background: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) guideline implementation varies widely across countries as a result of differences in health systems, resources, and HIV priorities. Since 2016, oral PrEP has been available t...

Abstract Background Universal access to family planning (FP) services is essential for safeguarding sexual and reproductive health and rights. Integration of FP and routine maternal and child health (MCH) services has be...

BackgroundWith the highest cancer incidence and mortality rates in the country, rural Appalachia has experienced a decades-long health decline, due in part to high smoking rates. Cigarette smoking prevalence exceeds 30% ...

Sophia E Yu,1 Diep Tran,1 Dingfen Han,2 Cindy X Cai1,3 1Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA; 2Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA; 3Biomedic...