The deadly drink: Nipah virus transmission through date palm sap, cultural practices and the evolution of behavioral interventions in Bangladesh over two decades.

Nipah virus (NiV) has emerged as a significant public health threat, with recurring outbreaks in Bangladesh often linked to the consumption of raw date palm sap contaminated by fruit bats (Pteropus species). Over the past two decades, substantial efforts have been made to understand the cultural context of sap consumption, promoting behavior change and developing interventions to prevent NiV spillover. Despite these efforts, achieving sustainable change in sap consumption practices remains challenging due to deep-seated cultural practices, community perceptions of sap consumption, habitual behaviors, limited awareness of health risks and economic barriers.

Extreme weather events and dengue in Southeast Asia: A regionally-representative analysis of 291 locations from 1998 to 2021.

Background: Climate change, leading to more frequent and intense extreme weather events (EWEs), could significantly impact dengue transmission. However, the associations between EWEs and dengue remains underexplored in the Southeast Asia (SEA) region. We investigated the association between selected EWEs (i.

Efficacy of Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin Versus Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection in Degenerative Temporomandibular Joint.

Background: Degenerative joint disease is a chronic condition marked by the gradual breakdown in the articular cartilage, together with alterations in the underlying bone and surrounding soft tissues, leading to ongoing joint deterioration. This investigation was conducted to evaluate the differences between efficacy of injectable platelet rich fibrin (I-PRF) versus platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection in degenerative temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Methods: The investigation was conducted on a cohort of 20 patients aged over 18 years, both sexes, with unilateral or bilateral TMJ Osteoarthritis.

Probiotic, antimicrobial and anticancer properties of Lysinibacillus macroides, Kurthia huakuii, and Enterococcus faecium isolated from freshwater snail gut microbiota.

Background: The composition and roles of intestinal microbial populations have been clarified including mammals and humans however, less is understood concerning the gut microbiota of mollusks. For the first time, we investigated non-parasite transmitting freshwater snails Lanistes carinatus (L. carinatus), Cleopatra bulimoides (C.

Knowledge and attitudes towards the WHO surgical safety checklist among healthcare workers in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) surgical safety checklist (SSC) is a crucial tool for improving patient safety in surgical settings. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes towards WHO SSC among healthcare professionals in Mogadishu, Somalia, and identify factors associated with these outcomes.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from April to July 2024 among 422 healthcare professionals in Mogadishu.