Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in an Egyptian cohort: clinical, functional, and ultrasonographic features with insights into nodule risk
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Aliaa Aly El Aghoury, Samar Abd ElHafeez, Basma El Sabaa
Background/aim Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is a highly prevalent autoimmune disorder. Its coexistence with benign and malignant thyroid nodules is well-documented; however, data from non-Western countries …
Women’s knowledge and practices regarding urinary incontinence
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Dina Adel Mostafa, Hanan I. Ahmed, Walaa A. Mohamed
BACKGROUND: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a widespread condition affecting a large population globally. Women are disproportionately affected by UI, with the condition becoming more common …
Anti-aflatoxigenic effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and its synbiotic combination of chitosan/ZnO in milk
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Omnia Karem M. Riad, Heba Mohammed Refat M. Selim, Sally T. K. Tohamy
Aflatoxin contamination of milk is a serious health concern. When animals ingested food contaminated with aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), it would be converted into aflatoxin M1 …
Understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its control measures on women and children: a Zimbabwean case study
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Tinotenda Taruvinga, Rudo Chingono, Mandikudza Tembo
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) posed significant health policy challenges, particularly for low-income countries, where policymakers faced both direct threats from the virus and social …
Evaluation of a One Health public health program based on minimum inputs to control Taenia solium in Madagascar
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Diana Edithe Andria-Mananjara, Modéstine Raliniaina, Mihaja Rakotoarinoro
Cysticercosis in humans caused by the parasite Taenia solium is one of the World Health Organization's Neglected Tropical Diseases. The parasite is transmitted between the …
Dual-functional nitrogen-doped carbon dot/copper oxide nanocomposites for electrochemical sensing of ascorbic acid and antimicrobial applications
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Zerfu Haile Robi, Dugasa Jabesa Nemera, Tekileab Engida Gebremichael
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance poses a growing threat to effective infection treatment, while imbalances in ascorbic acid (AA) levels are linked to various health issues. Nanotechnology …
Comparative genomics reveals adaptive traits in novel Antarctic lithic cyanobacteria
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Marc W. Van Goethem, Surendra Vikram, Don A. Cowan
BACKGROUND: Terrestrial polar cyanobacteria persist at the cold limits of life, enduring a suite of extreme stressors including sub-zero temperatures, frequent freeze–thaw cycles, oligotrophic soils, …
Antibacterial and antiviral potential of harmalacidine hydrochloride, a β-carboline alkaloid, against respiratory tract pathogens: Staphylococcus aureus and H1N1 influenza virus
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Manal Abdullah Alossaimi, Fatma M. Abdel Bar, Engy Elekhnawy
Respiratory infections remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, necessitating new therapeutic strategies. This study evaluated the antiviral and antibacterial activities of harmine, harmaline, …
Power and interest levels in safely managed sanitation services in Zambia: A stakeholder mapping
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Beatrice Chiwala, Mpundu Makasa, Joseph Mumba Zulu
BACKGROUND: Access to safely managed sanitation (SMS) in sub-Saharan Africa including Zambia remains a challenge. Variations in power and interest among stakeholder significantly influence access …
Green polymeric composites based on construction and packaging waste: toward advanced insulating materials
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Emad S. Shafik, D. A. Wissa, A. M. Labeeb
Abstract This study explores the development of sustainable polymeric composites using waste polystyrene (WPS) as the base matrix reinforced with sawdust (SD), red brick waste …
Evaluation of the neuroprotective potential of optimized intranasal polydopamine nanoparticles in a lipopolysaccharide-induced rat model for Alzheimer’s disease management
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Reem R. Ibrahim, Abeer Salama, Samar M. Abouelatta
Abstract Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and related dementias are on the rise globally, with forecasts suggesting that the case number will triple in the next three …
A sensitive green HPLC-fluorescence method for simultaneous analysis of sacubitril and valsartan in pure forms, pharmaceutical dosage form and human plasma
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Lubna Ahmed Kormod, Maha A. Hegazy, Amira Mohamed Kessiba
Abstract The development of green methods of analysis has recently become a global trend in analytical chemistry, especially in routine HPLC analysis. This study presents …
Advanced control strategy based on hybrid energy storage system for frequency stability of interconnected power system with high renewables penetration
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Hossam Hassan Ali, Ahmed Fathy, Mohamed Khamies
This paper presents a novel strategy to achieve adjustable frequency stability in hybrid interconnected power systems with high penetration of renewable energy sources (RESs). The …
Effect of zinc oxide or selenium nanoparticles on body weight, growth related genes and physiology in Baladi goats
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Ibrahim M. Farag, Wael M. Aboulthana, Shimaa Ali
Enhancing meat production is essential to meet the rising global demand for animal protein, improve food security, and support sustainable agriculture. This study evaluated the …
Predictors of neurodevelopment outcomes among children under 5 years old in Nairobi informal settlements
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Patrick Amboka, Margaret Nampijja, Peninah Kinya Masibo
Background A child’s early years of life are a critical period for brain development, and malnutrition at this stage is associated with irreversible developmental delays. …
Barriers to early diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer in countries in Africa: a scoping review
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Mennatollah Nagy Sharkawy, Muneeba Amin, Morẹ́nikẹ́ Oluwátóyìn Foláyan
BACKGROUND: In Africa, the high mortality associated with oral cancer is driven by multiple factors. This ScR aims to map the existing evidence on the …
Reproductive performance, digestibility, and rumen bacteria of goats fed two levels of phytogenic mixture
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Alaa Emara Rabee
Phytogenic mixtures have gathered attention to promote the productive and reproductive efficiency of animals. This study estimated the effect of two levels of phytogenic mixture …
Statistical analysis of determinants of household clean cooking energy adoption in Uganda
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Hannington Wasswa, Henry Musoke Semakula, Denis Nseka
Abstract Adoption of clean cooking energy in Uganda remains limited, with the majority of households still dependent on traditional biomass fuels like firewood and charcoal. …
Does entrepreneurial orientation influence the adoption intensity of climate-smart dairy strategies? Evidence from smallholder farmers in Central Kenya
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Naomi Chebiwot Chelang’a, Mary W. K. Mathenge, Dickson Okello Otieno
Introduction The dairy value chain in Kenya is important for income generation and food security, yet smallholder farmers face increasing challenges due to climate change. …
Spatial distribution and insecticide resistance of Aedes mosquitoes in Osun State: implications for vector control
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L. O. Busari, Ayodele S. Babalola, Quadri Olusegun Adeshina
BACKGROUND: Aedes mosquitoes are primary vectors of arboviral diseases, such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, posing major threats to tropical public health. Understanding their spatial …