Public health reforms and the mortality decline in nineteenth‐century Italy
Abstract This study examines the impact of Italy's 1887–8 health reforms on mortality, contributing to the historical debate on the state's role in Europe's health transition. Leveraging event‐study‐style difference‐in‐differences approach, we assess the effectiveness of the Crispi–Pagliani reforms, which strengthened public health governance and ...
Francesco Maria Salvatore Fiore Melacrinis +1 more
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Abstract Background Rhodococcus equi causes pneumonia in young foals, but disease susceptibility and severity vary. Cortisol and vitamin D modulate immune responses and cytokine production during bacterial infection, and altered concentrations are associated with sepsis in neonatal foals. We hypothesised an age and disease effect on circulating steroid
Londa J. Berghaus +4 more
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Lung organoids as a human system for Mycobacteria infection modeling and drug testing
Mycobacterial infections, including tuberculosis (TB) and infections by nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), are still public health issues. In 2023, TB caused 1.25 million deaths, while NTM remain a clinical challenge for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).
Stephen Adonai Leon‐Icaza +4 more
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Temporal network analysis of comorbidities among people with HIV in South Carolina
Abstract Introduction People with HIV experience a high rate of comorbidities that can complicate their health outcomes. Understanding the prevalence, interrelationships and temporal development of these comorbidities is crucial for improving health management and quality of life for people with HIV.
Yunqing Ma +6 more
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Development and validation of a clinical risk score nomogram for distinguishing nontuberculous mycobacteria from Mycobacterium tuberculosis pulmonary disease. [PDF]
Wen L +9 more
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Abstract Introduction Timely diagnosis of HIV in children remains a challenge in all settings including low‐prevalence, high‐income countries (HIC). We aimed to characterize the prevalence of late diagnosis, and prior missed diagnostic opportunities among new presentations of paediatric HIV in HIC referred to an international Perinatal Virtual Clinic ...
Carolina Curto +8 more
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Successful Treatment of Post-tuberculosis Pulmonary Aspergillosis With Liposomal Amphotericin B in a Patient After a Rare Event of Voriconazole-Associated Hypotension: A Case Report. [PDF]
Alsaeed A.
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Efficacy, Effectiveness, and Safety of Treatment Regimens for Histoplasmosis and Tuberculosis Coinfection in Patients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome: A Systematic Review With Meta‐Analysis Protocol [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background and Aims While previous publications have briefly pointed out a few alternative therapeutic interventions for the treatment of histoplasmosis and tuberculosis coinfections in patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), there are no reviews evaluating the efficacy, effectiveness ...
Sarinho B +5 more
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ABSTRACT Monocytes are key components of the Mononuclear Phagocyte System, crucial in immune defense, inflammation, and tissue repair. Accurate identification and classification of monocyte lineage cells are essential for diagnosing both reactive and clonal hematologic disorders.
Gina Zini +10 more
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