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ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To identify factors associated with the acceptability of Covid-19 self-testing among socioeconomically vulnerable populations. METHODS: Cross-sectional study using data from the "TQT Covid-19" proje...

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To analyze the monitoring of an intervention for expanding testing, isolation, quarantine, and telemonitoring of Covid-19 (TQT-Covid-Strategy) in an administrative health region of a municipality in ...

Abstract Background Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) has emerged as a highly accurate screening modality for fetal aneuploidies. However, its cost-effectiveness in resource-constrained settings remains unclear. This ...

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To analyze the perceptions of Primary Health Care (PHC) professionals regarding Covid-19 testing in basic health units (BHUs). METHODS: This qualitative study, part of a formative research project, ...

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To analyze the demand creation strategies for Covid-19 testing and to describe surveillance indicators for testing, quarantine, contact tracing, and telemonitoring in primary health care services. M...

Wen Xu,1 Qingping Zhang,1 Yilian Hong,1 Zhenjun Mao2 1Department of Internal Medicine, University Campus, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic ...

Abstract Background Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is a genetic test to screen fetal chromosomal abnormalities in pregnancy. Public reliance on short-video platforms for health information in China is increasing, y...

IntroductionHIV testing is central to early diagnosis and HIV prevention, yet uptake among youth remains suboptimal in many low- and middle-income countries. Our study examined HIV testing uptake and its associated facto...

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...

Background: Conventional HIV testing approaches continue to fall short of overcoming barriers to HIV testing, especially among key and priority populations at higher risk of acquiring and transmitting HIV. Artificial in...

Abstract Background Altered pain processing and central sensitization are key mechanisms underlying migraine. Although quantitative sensory testing (QST) objectively assesses sensory thresholds, its clinical implications...

Abstract Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) remains a global public health concern. Despite the availability of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), many infections remain undiagnosed—particularly in older adults excluded ...

Abstract Objective Pregnant people are increasingly utilizing TikTok to understand medical information. However, the accuracy and reliability of this content remain largely unexamined. This study aimed to evaluate videos...

Xue Yu,1,* Min Wu,2,* Lei Liu,3 Chun Zhang1 1Department of Breast Surgery, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Breast & Thyroid Surgery, Bei...

Digital Twin Networks (DTNs) are emerging as a key enabler for the robust optimization and lifecycle management of next-generation networks. However, current DTN approaches still rely heavily on manual design, implementa...

Every human being is endowed with emotions that can be well-controlled, as evidenced by the ability to regulate emotions. The gap relates to the understanding of emotional regulation in the context of drug addiction by a...

Carla S Enriquez,1– 3 Alka Bishnoi,1 Musola N Oniyide,4 Katherine L Jennings,1 Roger Luo5,6 1Department of Physical Therapy, Kean University, Union, NJ, USA; 2Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johns H...

Background: Staphylococcus spp. are major pathogens causing diverse clinical infections. Evaluating their phenotypic characteristics and antimicrobial response across different culture media is essential for accurate dia...

Abstract Introduction In Tanzania, despite the progress in HIV testing and counseling, 39.4% of people living with HIV aged ≥ 15 years were unaware of their HIV status in 2017. HIV testing is a crucial entry point ...

The global rise of multidrug-resistant bacteria necessitates the development of new antimicrobials and faster diagnostic tools. Conventional antimicrobial susceptibility testing is slow, relying on culture-based methods ...

PurposePreimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) is essential for selecting embryos free from chromosomal abnormalities before transfer. However, challenges such as detection failures, mosaicism, and the lim...

Colorimetric assays offer a low-cost, accessible means of diagnostic testing but often suffer from subjective interpretation and variability caused by inconsistent imaging conditions. To address these challenges, we pres...

Vaccination is widely used to control foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), necessitating robust approaches for evaluating vaccine potency to ensure a consistent supply of effective and safe vaccines. Traditional (in vivo) poten...

Abstract Background A core tenet of implementation science is early planning for implementation with invested partners. For health systems, aligning workflows and strategies to the local context and ensuring that the int...