Systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence and clinical profile of lean type 2 diabetes mellitus in Africa.

Introduction: Lean Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), defined as individuals with body mass index (BMI) < 25 kg/m, presents distinct clinical and biochemical characteristics across populations, particularly in Africa. This review assessed the prevalence and clinical-biochemical profiles of lean T2DM in Africa, aiming to improve understanding and management strategies.

Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis involved 11 observational studies on lean T2DM in African adults.

Outpatient treatment of children with severe acute malnutrition within the health care system in a humanitarian crisis: a cross-sectional study in Uganda during the Horn of Africa drought response.

Background: Uganda, situated within the Greater Horn of Africa, is currently facing a severe food insecurity crisis with the Karamoja sub-region and its neighboring districts being the most severely impacted. This sub-region exhibits the highest rate of wasting among children under the age of five, at 10%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 3.6%.

Impact of a Sepsis Quality Improvement Initiative on Clinical and Operational Outcomes.

Sepsis is a costly and life-threatening condition caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. Lack of a reliable, timely diagnostic for sepsis leads to under- and overdiagnosis, suboptimal outcomes, and strained hospital resources. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center (OLOLRMC) implemented a sepsis learning health program to evaluate and improve outcomes through standardized ED workflows and the incorporation of a novel sepsis diagnostic test.

Assessing the impact of UV-C exposure on pre-existing cultured marine diatom biofilms.

Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) has been considered as a potential tool in the maintenance and prevention of marine biofouling. However, it is unclear how irradiation disturbs biofouling, specifically biofilms, or the duration and frequency needed to reduce or eliminate their growth. The marine diatom, , was used in a two-part lab study to determine the minimum time between UV-C duty cycling (also known as interval testing) that would result in the reduction and prevention of marine biofilms.

IMPACT WV: Adapting Patient Navigation Models of Care to Improve Services to Caregivers of Infants Exposed to Substances in Utero.

Patient navigation (PN) is a healthcare service delivery model designed to partner clients with service providers to reduce challenges to health care, as well as to improve access to care by identifying opportunities to coordinate services for clients. The IMPACT WV project at the West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities (WVU CED) implemented PN models of care for caregivers of infants exposed to substances in utero. The purpose of this program was to reduce burden for potentially at-risk families and improve caregiver and infant outcomes as a result.