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Reduced risk of dementia with recombinant zoster vaccine in US adults age 65 or older
Abstract INTRODUCTION Herpes zoster vaccines may lower the risk of dementia onset. We evaluated new‐onset dementia among US Medicare beneficiaries ≥65 years old following recombinant zoster vaccination (RZV). METHODS We matched one RZV‐exposed to two RZV‐unvaccinated on age, sex, and race/ethnicity. Individuals were ≥65 years old on the RZV dose 2 date
Susan dos Reis +8 more
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Clostridium perfringens forms heat‐resistant spores that complicate food safety. Physical methods (thermal processing, HPP, vacuum cooling, ozone treatments) and chemical interventions (natural antimicrobials, phosphates, nitrate/nitrite, organic acids) reduce vegetative cells and spores, though spore resistance remains a major challenge in food and ...
Deepak Subedi +7 more
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ABSTRACT Background Immunization remains a vital public health intervention in Nepal, yet significant disparities persist. This study evaluates the performance of Nepal's national immunization program by analyzing district‐level vaccination coverage and dropout rates from 2009 to 2022 to identify trends and disparities across different routine ...
Kritika Rana +6 more
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Beyond Bell's Palsy: Cephalic Tetanus Unveiled
Tetanus, although rare in vaccinated regions, remains common in developing countries. Cephalic tetanus, caused by Clostridium tetani, is a rare, potentially fatal neurological condition. The presenting symptoms include spasms, rigidity, and paralysis in
Lubna Khan +3 more
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Abstract A 4‐month‐old Irish Draught colt was presented for treatment of a traumatic wound to the right hind pastern region of 6 hours’ duration. Investigation confirmed communication between the wound and the proximal interphalangeal joint. Due to the joint's small size, a traditional synovial endoscopic lavage could not be performed.
Jarred Green +4 more
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UNC45B Reduction With Aging: A Myofiber‐Intrinsic Promoting Factor for Sarcopenia
Aging reduces Unc45b expression in fast‐twitch muscle, concomitant with reduction in muscle contractile capacity and muscle mass in mice. Unc45b deficiency initially reduces depolarization‐induced force, followed by a decline in fast‐twitch muscle mass in adult mice.
Taiga Mishima +17 more
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ABSTRACT Problem Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is harmful to physical, mental, and reproductive health, though the effect of this practice on a woman's HIV susceptibility is poorly understood. Despite the known associations of FGM/C with short‐term vaginal epithelial damage, neither genital inflammation nor the genital microbiome have been ...
James Pollock +19 more
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Tetanus is a disease that occurs in humans and various animal species worldwide. Tetanus toxin, after binding itself to nerve structures in the spinal cord, blocking the release of inhibitory transmitors which results in predominance of excitatory ...
Indira Mujezinović +2 more
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