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Validating an Activity Monitor for Acute Care Patients: The Patient/Resident Mobility Tracker (PREEMPT)

Physiotherapy Research International, Volume 31, Issue 3, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Purpose To validate an activity monitor, the Patient Resident Mobility Tracker (PREEMPT), appropriate for use with hospitalized individuals. Methods and Main Outcome Measures Ten healthy older adults and 46 hospitalized patients wore the PREEMPT activity monitor while performing various physical activities. To determine accuracy
Ann Tuzson, Christopher M. Moore, Merrick Furman, Aaron Olowin, Neal Richardson, Christopher Wiles, Brian Clark   +6 more
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Predictive value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio on hospital outcomes of patients with community-acquired pneumonia. [PDF]

PLoS One
Hossion Z, Hossain Z, Islam F, Yasmin S.
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A Cross‐Country Evaluation of Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Human Metapneumovirus Surveillance Systems: Identifying Gaps and Best Practices for Improved Disease Monitoring

Reviews in Medical Virology, Volume 36, Issue 4, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) are seasonal respiratory viruses that can cause severe outcomes, particularly in older adults; however, their burden remains under‐captured. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends expanding surveillance over pathogens, such as RSV and hMPV, through the Mosaic ...
Oliver Martyn, Jill Devos, Pierre Bourron, Dina AbouElwafa, Olivier Vitoux, Thierry Rigoine de Fougerolles   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pre-diagnosed sleep apnoea is linked to severe courses in community-acquired pneumonia. [PDF]

ERJ Open Res
Bitter T, Pletz MW, Witzenrath M, Rupp J, Rohde G, CAPNETZ-Studygroup.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Q Fever in Smallholder Dairy Farms in Kenya

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 4, July 2026.
Serological and molecular screening revealed widespread exposure to Coxiella burnetii in dairy cattle, linked to reproductive and herd management risk factors. Strengthened surveillance and herd‐level biosecurity are critical to reducing Q fever transmission. ABSTRACT Background Q fever is a neglected zoonotic disease of global concern.
Joseph Samuel Kimatu, Jackson Nyarongi Ombui, Timothy Muthui Wachira, Joseph Wasonga, Sylvia Cheptoo, Benson Rukwaro, Susan Migeni, Christine Mutisya, Getrude Nangekhe, Benedict Karani, Gideon Ndambuki, Erhan Yalcindag, Barend Mark de Clare Bronsvoort, Lina González Gordon, Elizabeth Anne Jessie Cook   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Risk of Noncommunicable Diseases After Hospitalization for Community-Acquired Pneumonia. [PDF]

Open Forum Infect Dis
Ramirez J, Furmanek S, Chandler T, Cavallazzi R, Raghuram A.   +4 more
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Indigenous Knowledge of Medicinal Plants for Treating Livestock Ailments in Megale District, Afar Region, Ethiopia

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 4, July 2026.
This study documents 27 medicinal plant species used to treat 22 livestock ailments in Megale district, with Euphorbiaceae and Fabaceae dominating. Balanites rotundifolia and Calotropis procera were key species, whereas shrubs and leaves were most used; remedies were mainly prepared by crushing and administered orally or dermally, primarily for wound ...
Gebremedhin Gebrezgabiher, Desalegn Meresa   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Correction: Clinical outcomes in hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia: A comprehensive analysis of associated factors. [PDF]

PLoS One
PLOS One Staff.
europepmc   +1 more source

Asymptomatic Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infections in Children During a Mycoplasma Outbreak

Acta Paediatrica, Volume 115, Issue 7, Page 1496-1502, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Aim The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of M. pneumoniae detections in asymptomatic children during an outbreak. Methods We prospectively recruited symptomatic and asymptomatic children under 18 years of age between 1 January and 1 November 2024. Picornavirus positivity was also assessed in both groups.
Minna Honkila, Ville Lindholm, Anna‐Karoliina Ojala, Ulla Koskela, Tytti Pokka, Vesa Mäki‐Koivisto, Suvi Mattila, Terhi Ruuska‐Loewald   +7 more
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A Pragmatic Trial of Glucocorticoids for Community-Acquired Pneumonia. [PDF]

N Engl J Med
Lucinde RK, Gathuri H, Mwaniki P, Orindi B, Otieno EO, Mwakio S, Mulemi L, Isaaka L, Shangala J, Saisi M, Isinde E, Oginga IN, Wachira AW, Manuthu E, Kariuki H, Asaava P, Nyikuli J, Wekesa C, Otedo A, Bosire H, Okoth SB, Ongalo W, Mukabi DM, Lusamba W, Muthui B, Adembesa I, Mithi C, Sood M, Aliyan NA, Gituma B, Matiko MG, Omondi CA, Ombajo LA, Kirui N, Ochola L, Abdi AI, Kagucia EW, English M, Hamaluba M, Ochola-Oyier I, Kamuya D, Bejon P, Barasa E, Agweyu A, Akech S, Etyang AO.   +45 more
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