Epidemiology

Technical and surgical determinants of outcomes in minimally invasive partial nephrectomy for renal masses, emphasizing preoperative planning and intraoperative decision-making.

Systematic review and meta-analysis of ambient air pollution's association with cardiovascular disease in low- and lower-middle-income countries, identifying positive associations with PM and NO2.

Retrospective cohort study linking ambient air pollutants to preeclampsia risk, identifying critical exposure windows and elevated vulnerability in assisted reproductive technology pregnancies.

Analysis of smoking prevalence by employment status among U.S. adults from 2019-2023 reveals disparities, with vulnerable populations unable to work showing limited progress.

County-level analysis reveals disparities in cancer mortality decline across geography, income, and urbanization in the United States.

European urolithiasis prevalence shows geographic and temporal stability while Latin American prevalence remains lower, indicating potential regional differences in disease risk factors.

Pilot study documents high prevalence of probable PTSD among Sudanese refugees in Egypt, highlighting need for culturally sensitive mental health interventions in refugee response frameworks.

Study of antibody durability following SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination among Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, with implications for vaccination strategy in humanitarian settings.

Study of 311 adults with trace-positive TB tests shows 20% culture-confirmed disease at enrollment and identifies clinical predictors to guide treatment decisions in settings with uncertain TB status.

Meta-analysis of 65 studies shows primary dysmenorrhea affects 73% of Sub-Saharan African women, with family history and irregular cycles as key risk factors.

Study of 38,928 TB patients in Shenyang reveals 56.65% experience consultation delays. Female, elderly, ethnic minority, and farmer patients at highest risk. Targeted interventions needed.

Scoping review of intergenerational trauma in forcibly displaced Latin American populations identifies limited evidence and inconsistent operationalizations across six peer-reviewed articles.

Global meta-analysis of 768,263 individuals reveals first permanent molar dental caries prevalence at 33%, with higher rates in Africa, Europe, and Latin America compared to Asia.

Explore CBC-derived ratios for tuberculosis diagnosis in rheumatic disease patients. Study shows limited standalone accuracy but potential as adjunctive screening tools alongside microbiological.

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole reduces severe infection risk in idiopathic inflammatory myopathy patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy, with significant protection against respiratory tract.

Study comparing long-term health effects of COVID-19 versus other upper respiratory infections found similar outcomes in physical health and work capacity two years post-infection.

SKIPOGH cohort study reveals kidney stone prevalence of 5.6% in Swiss adults, with diabetes, family history, and smoking as key risk factors. Findings support lifestyle modifications for prevention.