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Factors associated with sexually transmitted infections among youths in Umguza district, 2014

, 2016
Annually, the World reports five hundred million sexually transmitted infections (WHO 2010). Sexually transmitted infections if not treated early have serious consequences to the youth.
Mzyece, Busisiwe
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Systematic review of clinical trials and cohort studies evaluating HIV post‐exposure prophylaxis (PEP) regimens to inform updated Canadian guidelines

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background We conducted a systematic review of clinical trials and cohort studies on HIV post‐exposure prophylaxis (PEP) regimens to inform updated 2025 Canadian guidelines. Methods We searched Medline and Embase (July 2017–June 2024) for studies reporting on: HIV acquisition, PEP completion, adverse events (AEs) leading to discontinuation and/
Stanley O. Onyegbule, Maryam Habib, Rija Khalid, Jessie Tu, Deborah Yoong, Jaris Swidrovich, Wale Ajiboye, Patrick O'Byrne, Ameeta E. Singh, Jean‐Guy Baril, Tatiana Sotindjo, Mark W. Hull, Darrell H. S. Tan   +12 more
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Evidence for adaptive explanations of semelparity in animals

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Semelparity, the reproductive strategy of reproducing once, is widespread but uncommon in animals. Classes of models to explain the evolution of semelparity are based either on age structure and mortality schedules – demographic models in which high post‐reproductive mortality risk favours high reproductive effort and semelparity results from ...
Diana O. Fisher, Roberto Salguero‐Gómez   +1 more
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Malignant syphilis as the first manifestation of HIV infection

Infectious Disease Reports, 2012
Malignant syphilis is a rare and severe variant of secondary syphilis. It is clinically characterized by large papular, nodular and ulcerative lesions affecting the trunk and the extremities and covered with thick crust.
Efstathios Rallis, Vasileios Paparizos
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Carrion ecology: concepts, interdisciplinary synthesis, and perspectives

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Carrion is a ubiquitous resource in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, yet it has long been overlooked in ecological research. Over the past two decades, studies on carrion and the many organisms that exploit it have flourished, revealing not only wide‐ranging ecological functions but also significance far beyond ecology.
Marcos Moleón, José A. Sánchez‐Zapata, Travis L. DeVault, Wayne M. Getz, Zebensui Morales‐Reyes, Daniel Redondo‐Gómez, Lara Naves‐Alegre, Solange A. Batista‐Nunes, Esther Sebastián‐González, Juan M. Pérez‐García, Kelly A. Waters, Thijs van Overveld, Craig Smith, Nuria Selva, Thomas A. Schlacher, Graeme Ruxton, Jesús Rodríguez, Martina‐M. Quaggiotto, Paula L. Perrig, Norman Owen‐Smith, Thomas M. Newsome, Isabel Navas, Yoshihiro Nakashima, Ana Mateos, Carlos Martínez‐Carrasco, Daniel Martín‐Vega, Berta Martín‐López, Antoni Margalida, Sergio A. Lambertucci, Adam Kane, Kevin Healy, Akane Hashizume, Antonio J. García‐Fernández, José A. Donázar, M. Eric Benbow, James C. Beasley, Philip S. Barton, Kathleen A. Alexander, Eneko Arrondo   +38 more
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HIV post‐exposure prophylaxis in community settings and by lay health workers or through task sharing: a systematic review of effectiveness, case studies, values and preferences, and costs

Journal of the International AIDS Society
Introduction Post‐exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV prevention has been inadequately promoted, provided and used. Expanded access and task sharing could increase the HIV prevention impact of PEP, but scientific evidence to inform programmatic and policy
Caitlin E. Kennedy, Rahel Dawit, Ping Teresa Yeh, Michelle Rodolph, Nathan Ford, Heather‐Marie A. Schmidt, Robin Schaefer, Rachel Baggaley, Virginia Macdonald   +8 more
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A Closer Look at Rape Myth Beliefs Among University Students: Comparisons and Correlates Based on Field and Stage of Study, Victimisation Experiences, Demographics and Psychological Traits

Behavioral Sciences &the Law, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Disproportionate rates of sexual violence occur among university students, with rape culture and misconceptions about consent prevalent. To comprehensively examine rape myth beliefs among different student groups, 417 UK University students enrolled on courses in four distinct disciplinary areas; social sciences (n = 131), applied sciences (n =
Dominic Willmott, Mairi Johnston, B. Kennath Widanaralalage, Dara Mojtahedi, Daniel Boduszek, Danielle McDermott, Gillian Kirkman   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

From Policy to Practice: Brazil's Pathway to Eliminating Vertical Transmission of HIV as a Public Health Milestone

Journal of the International AIDS Society
Introduction The elimination of vertical transmission of HIV is a global health priority endorsed by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Pâmela Cristina Gaspar, Angélica Espinosa Miranda, Leonor Henriette de Lannoy, Ana Roberta Pati Pascon, Carmen Silvia Bruniera Domingues, Ítalo Vinicius Albuquerque Diniz, Amanda Krummenauer, Ana Paula Betaressi da Silva, Alisson Bigolin, Ariane Tiago Bernardo de Matos, Márcia Rejane Colombo, Claudia Gonçalves Siqueira, Angela Gasperin Martinazzo, Adele Schwartz Benzaken, Draurio Barreira, Mariângela Batista Galvão Simão, Brazilian Elimination Vertical Transmission Group (Brazilian EVT Group)   +16 more
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Urogenital Infection Risk Associated With SGLT2 Inhibitors Versus DPP‐4 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease: A Nationwide Target Trial Emulation

Clinical Pharmacology &Therapeutics, EarlyView.
Although sodium‐glucose cotransporter‐2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are recommended for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), concerns regarding urogenital infections persist. Therefore, we evaluated the risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) and genital tract infection (GTI) after SGLT2i initiation in this population ...
Young‐Mi Ah, Junsung Nam, Jung Wook Youn, Yun Mi Yu, Soyoung Kang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of dual path platform optical density in relation to RPR titers and serological response in syphilis: a cross-sectional and longitudinal study

International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Objectives: The Dual Path Platform (DPP) detects treponemal and lipoidal antibodies at the point of care, with an automated reader generating quantitative optical density (OD) values.
Sara Buezo, Roser Escrig-Sarreta, Dan Ouchi, Maria Ubals, Gema Fernández Rivas, Mariona Cortacans Castellà, Mariona Bonastre Marqués, Patricia Nadal, Eva Dopico, Clara Pérez-Mañá, Susana Muñoz, Xinying Leng, Clara Suñer, Maider Arando, Adrià Mendoza, Ángel Rivero, Martí Vall-Mayans, Camila G. Beiras, Oriol Mitjà   +18 more
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