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Effects of water quality, sanitation, handwashing, and nutritional interventions on diarrhoea and child growth in rural Bangladesh: a cluster randomised controlled trial

The Lancet Global Health, 2018
Summary: Background: Diarrhoea and growth faltering in early childhood are associated with subsequent adverse outcomes. We aimed to assess whether water quality, sanitation, and handwashing interventions alone or combined with nutrition interventions ...
Stephen P Luby, ProfMD, Mahbubur Rahman, MBBS, Benjamin F Arnold, PhD, Leanne Unicomb, PhD, Sania Ashraf, MPH, Peter J Winch, ProfMD, Christine P Stewart, PhD, Farzana Begum, MPH, Faruqe Hussain, MSS, Jade Benjamin-Chung, PhD, Elli Leontsini, MD, Abu M Naser, MBBS, Sarker M Parvez, MPH, Alan E Hubbard, ProfPhD, Audrie Lin, PhD, Fosiul A Nizame, MA, Kaniz Jannat, MBBS, Ayse Ercumen, PhD, Pavani K Ram, MD, Kishor K Das, MS, Jaynal Abedin, MS, Thomas F Clasen, ProfPhD, Kathryn G Dewey, ProfPhD, Lia C Fernald, Prof, Clair Null, PhD, Tahmeed Ahmed, PhD, John M Colford, Jr, ProfMD   +26 more
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Clinical dilemma of mood stabilizer augmentation in treatment‐resistant schizophrenia with residual phase: A case report of valproate‐associated hypoglycemia and cytopenia, and subsequent lithium response

Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences Reports, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
Abstract Background Mood stabilizer augmentation is frequently used in treatment‐resistant schizophrenia despite limited guideline recommendations. Evidence for its efficacy and safety in the residual phase, however, remains insufficient. Case Presentation A 49‐year‐old Japanese woman with treatment‐resistant residual schizophrenia exhibited persistent
Yoshiki Kasagi, Naomichi Okamoto, Reiji Yoshimura   +2 more
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Community Awareness, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions Toward Viral Disease Outbreaks in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
High awareness of viral outbreaks in Dar es Salaam coexists with critical knowledge gaps, stigma, and vaccine hesitancy driven by trust and safety concerns. Targeted myth correction, anti‐stigma initiatives, and strategic digital health communication are essential to strengthen community preparedness and outbreak response.
Mohammed Elmogiera Fadlallh Elsayed, Emmanuel J. Magandi, Sima Rugarabamu   +2 more
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Infectious Disease Response in Tanzania: Enhanced Strategies From the 2023 to 2025 Marburg Outbreaks

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT The 2023 Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak in Tanzania, which resulted in nine confirmed cases and six deaths (case fatality rate [CFR]: 66.7%), served as a critical stress test of the national health system, revealing significant gaps in outbreak preparedness across surveillance, laboratory capacity, and infection prevention and control ...
Huda Haque, Faraan O. Rahim, Sameer Abbasi, Nam Nguyen, Erick Mahatara, Alison Jang, Ntuli A. Kapologwe   +6 more
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Mpox Awareness and Infection Control Practices Among Hospital Nurses and Healthcare Workers in Bangladesh

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
This study summarizes the KAP measures regarding Mpox among healthcare workers in Bangladesh. A total of 110 participants were included, with 60.9% having prior awareness, mainly through social media. Overall, 47.3% demonstrated good knowledge, whereas positive attitudes (86.4%) and appropriate practices (82.7%) were observed.
Hemayet Hossain, Md. Abdur Nur Sakib, Mostafizor Rahman, Zerin Tasnim Romana, Md. Hasan Ali, Snigdha Sharmin Binte Sayeed, Khadiza Akter Brishty, Md. Shahidur Rahman Chowdhury, Md. Mahfujur Rahman   +8 more
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Handwash product and handwash technique are equally important [PDF]

Journal of Hospital Infection, 2017
Blenkharn, J. I., Smales, Caroline
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Intestinal Parasites in a Rural Highland Tourist Community of Nepal: Diversity, Prevalence, and Associated Factors in Humans and Livestock

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
This cross‑sectional observational study assessed the prevalence and diversity of intestinal parasitic infections in humans and livestock in a rural highland community of Nepal. Intestinal parasites were detected in 22% of human participants and 73% of livestock, with overlapping parasite genera observed within the same households.
Kishor Pandey, Niten Bharati, Yamini Chhetri, Rachana Bhusal, Madan Nepal, Zainuddin Ansari, Minu Shilpakar, Anju Karmacharya, Shaniya Bhusal, Navin Kumar Yadav, Tsunami Thapa Magar, Muna Bhattarai, Bimala Bhattarai, Arti Neupane, Shristi Bhandari, Jitendra Gautam, Siddha Raj Ojha, Anisha KC, Dharmaraj Patel, Ganesh Chaudhary, Sandhya Gautam, Merina Lama, Janak Raj Subedi, Pitambar Dhakal, Mahendra Maharjan, Rajendra Prasad Parajuli   +25 more
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Effects of water quality, sanitation, handwashing, and nutritional interventions on diarrhoea and child growth in rural Kenya: a cluster-randomised controlled trial

The Lancet Global Health, 2018
Summary: Background: Poor nutrition and exposure to faecal contamination are associated with diarrhoea and growth faltering, both of which have long-term consequences for child health.
Clair Null, PhD, Christine P Stewart, PhD, Amy J Pickering, PhD, Holly N Dentz, MPH, Benjamin F Arnold, PhD, Charles D Arnold, MS, Jade Benjamin-Chung, PhD, Thomas Clasen, ProfPhD, Kathryn G Dewey, ProfPhD, Lia C H Fernald, ProfPhD, Alan E Hubbard, PhD, Patricia Kariger, PhD, Audrie Lin, PhD, Stephen P Luby, MD, Andrew Mertens, MS, Sammy M Njenga, PhD, Geoffrey Nyambane, MA, Pavani K Ram, MD, John M Colford, Jr, ProfMD   +18 more
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Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Marginalized Populations: Prevalence and Risk Factors Among the Bantar Community of Sunsari, Nepal

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
Intestinal parasite infections remain highly prevalent (53.3%) among the Bantar community in Sunsari, Nepal, with Ascaris lumbricoides being the most common parasite and nail‐biting habit identified as a significant risk factor. The findings highlight the urgent need for targeted water, sanitation, hygiene, and health education interventions.
Mukesh Kumar Mahato, Jitendra Gautam, Niten Bharati, Darwin Niroula, Krishna Prasad Acharya, Tulsi Ram Gompo, Kishor Pandey   +6 more
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Real‐Life Workup of Chronic Hand Eczema Using a Dedicated Case Report Form: A SIDAPA Multicentre Study

Contact Dermatitis, Volume 94, Issue 6, Page 662-676, June 2026.
From January 2024 to May 2025, 207 patients (68.6% females) affected by CHE were enrolled to be clinically and etiologically investigated using a case report form specifically developed. The accurate workup led to clinical and etiological classification of CHE in about 80% of patients, allowing tailored treatment strategies. ABSTRACT Background Chronic
Rosella Gallo, Fabrizio Guarneri, Katharina Hansel, Luca Stingeni, Maddalena Napolitano, Cataldo Patruno, Monica Corazza, Alessandro Borghi, Ilaria Trave, Emanuela Martina, Maria Michela Lauriola, Rosanna Rita Satta, Caterina Foti, Paolo Romita, Roberta Giuffrida, Silvia Mariel Ferrucci, on behalf of SIDAPA CHE Study Group, Gabriele Biondi, Gabriele Casciola, Florenzia Marielli, Roberto Pinto, Ilaria Salvi   +21 more
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