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Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum parasites with pfhrp2 exon 2 gene deletion in symptomatic malaria patients across Ghana in 2021 | Malaria Journal

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WHO. World malaria report. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2022. WHO. World malaria report. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2023. NMESP. National Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan (NMESP) of Ghana: 2024–2028. Accra, Ghana, 2023. WHO. World malarial report. Geneva, World Health Organization, 2010. Howard RJ, Uni S, Aikawa M, Aley SB, Leech JH, Lew AM, et al. Secretion … Read more

The impact of medical expert-led sex education on sexual health knowledge among Japanese junior high school students: a quantitative study | BMC Public Health

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This study has revealed several critical insights into the state of sexual health knowledge among Japanese junior high school students. Our findings indicate a limited understanding of key concepts such as OCs, cervical cancer, and the HPV vaccine. This knowledge gap is particularly concerning given the potential health implications for young people. Although students receive … Read more

Association between internet usage and healthcare expenditure among middle-aged and older Chinese adults with chronic diseases: the role of self-rated health | BMC Public Health

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Data and study sample The study participants were selected from the CFPS, a large-scale, nationwide and continuous social tracking survey project conducted every two years by the China Social Science Survey Center of Peking University. The survey uses a stratified sampling method with unequal probabilities at five levels, namely, provinces and cities, districts and counties, … Read more

PAHO highlights surge in yellow fever cases across the Americas in 2025

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In 2025 so far, there has been a more than eightfold increase in cases compared to the same period of 2024. This is due to the periodic reactivation of sylvatic transmission cycles with spillover cases among people. In total, countries have reported 221 confirmed human cases of yellow fever, including 89 deaths. In comparison, in … Read more

Genomic analysis reveals how bird flu jumped from wild birds to poultry and people

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A novel bird flu genotype is driving a surge in outbreaks across wild birds, poultry, and even a human in British Columbia, raising urgent questions about how this virus is evolving and what it means for future pandemic preparedness. Study: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) in Wild Birds and a Human, British Columbia, Canada, 2024. Image … Read more

Multiplex LC–MS/MS assay for simultaneous quantification of artesunate and its active metabolite dihydroartemisinin with pyronaridine, proguanil, cycloguanil, and clindamycin in pharmacokinetic studies | Malaria Journal

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Chemicals and reagents Artesunate , dihydroartemisinin , pyronaridine , proguanil , clindamycin and trimipramine-d3 (I.S.) were sourced from Sigma-Aldrich (Steinheim, Germany). Cycloguanil was procured from Hycultec GmbH (Beutelsbach, Germany). Acetonitrile, methanol, 2-propanol, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), ammonium formate, formic acid and drug free human serum were also procured from Sigma-Aldrich (Steinheim, Germany) and were LC–MS Grade. … Read more

Association between different insulin resistance surrogates and erectile dysfunction in non-diabetic men: a large population-based study | BMC Public Health

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Major findings In the nationally representative population, our study found that high levels of HOMA-IR, TyG-BMI, TyG-WC and TyG-WHtR were positively associated with ED in the non-diabetic adult men, and the association was also similar in all of the subgroup participants. We further revealed threshold effects of TyG-BMI, TyG-WC, and TyG-WHtR on ED risk, with … Read more

Global warming contributes to higher cancer mortality in women

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Scientists have found that global warming in the Middle East and North Africa is making breast, ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancer more common and more deadly. The rise in rates is small but statistically significant, suggesting a notable increase in cancer risk and fatalities over time. “As temperatures rise, cancer mortality among women also rises … Read more

Telemedicine for Refugee Mental Health: A Systematic Review

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Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Technology & Sports Updates Fig. 1 Table 1 Summary of selected studies on telemedicine interventions for refugee populations Demographic and geographic distribution Regarding research methods, eight of the studies (67%) employed quantitative approaches [37, 38, 40, 42,43,44, 46, 47], while two (17%) used qualitative methods [41, 48], and … Read more

China COVID Surge: Latest Update

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Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Technology & Sports Updates Navigating the future of COVID-19: Trends, Variants, and Preparedness The landscape of COVID-19 continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities for future preparedness. Understanding the latest trends, emerging variants, and proactive preventative strategies remains crucial for safeguarding public health. This article explores the … Read more