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Factors Influencing Adherence to Pediatric Antiretroviral Therapy: Experience from a Tertiary Care Center in Oman
15+ hour, 8+ min ago (277+ words) Introduction Antiretroviral therapy (ART) compliance is essential for successful treatment outcomes of children living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The factors affecting adherence to ART, which have not yet been explored in Oman for children living with HIV infection,…...
Serum Uric Acid as a Biomarker of Disease Severity in Children With Complicated Malaria: A Cross-Sectional Study From Eastern India
1+ week, 1+ day ago (281+ words) Background: Malaria continues to be a significant contributor to morbidity among children in tropical countries. Increasing evidence suggests that elevated uric acid levels may reflect inflammatory activity and disease severity in malaria. The aim of this study was to measure…...
World Kidney Day as a Platform for Action: Early Outcomes of a Vascular Access Mission in Sub-Saharan Africa
1+ week, 4+ day ago (505+ words) Background and aim Resource-limited settings in sub-Saharan Africa face critical barriers to arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation, forcing hemodialysis patients into prolonged dependence on catheters, with the associated risks of infection and increased mortality. Ngaound'r', a referral city in northern Cameroon,…...
Detection of Latent Tuberculosis in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Patients on Dialysis Using the Cy-TB Test: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (432+ words) Harikrishnan Jagadeesan " Anuradha Hariharan " Sujatha Sathananthan " Manimala Manivannan " Arunagiri Gunasekar " Mugiya Thavasi Cite this article as: Jagadeesan H, Hariharan A, Sathananthan S, et al. (February 15, 2026) Detection of Latent Tuberculosis in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Patients on Dialysis Using the Cy-TB…...
Motivational Factors Influencing Weight Loss in Individuals With a History of Obesity in 2025 at Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (339+ words) Background: Obesity is defined as an unhealthy accumulation of body fat that increases the risk of chronic diseases. Motivation is essential for weight loss. It can be due to intrinsic factors (e. g. , enhanced health) or extrinsic factors (e. g. , physical appearance or social…...
Prevalence and Correlates of Depression Among Patients With Drug-Susceptible Tuberculosis Enrollees in Ogbomoso, Oyo State: A Cross-Sectional Study
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (42+ words) Cureus Please note that by doing so you agree to be added to our monthly email newsletter distribution list. Download Cureus Media Kit...
Decommissioning and Safe Disposal of Vaccine Cold Chain Equipment in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Focusing on Processes, Risks, and Practical Challenges
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (44+ words) Cureus Please note that by doing so you agree to be added to our monthly email newsletter distribution list. Download Cureus Media Kit...
Diabetes in the African-Caribbean and the Romford Experience (DARE): A Retrospective Study
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (43+ words) Cureus Journal of Medical Science Sponsored by Zap Surgical Systems Real-Time Adaptive Motion Management on Helical and Robotic RT Platforms Sponsored by Accuray, Inc. Please note that by doing so you agree to be added to our monthly email newsletter…...