Dust resuspension rates in Kuwait: insights from Be and Cs radionuclides.

Dust resuspension rates in four different landscapes in Kuwait were estimated over a 2-year period using Be and Cs radionuclides. The average rates of resuspension of particles labeled with Be (2 × 10 ± 3.9 × 10 s) were much higher than those of particles labeled with Cs (1.

High prevalence of trachomatous inflammation-follicular with no trachomatous trichiasis: can alternative indicators explain the epidemiology of trachoma in Côte d'Ivoire?

Baseline trachoma surveys in Côte d'Ivoire (2019) identified seven evaluation units (EUs) with a trachomatous inflammation-follicular (TF) prevalence ≥10%, but a trachomatous trichiasis (TT) prevalence in individuals ≥15 y of age below the elimination threshold (0.2%). Two of these EUs, Bondoukou 1 and Bangolo 2, were selected for a follow-up survey to understand the epidemiology of trachoma using additional indicators of Chlamydia trachomatis infection (DNA from conjunctival swabs) and exposure (anti-Pgp3 and Ct694 antibodies from dried blood spots [DBSs]).

How can the neglected tropical disease community be inclusive and equitable in programme delivery? Reaching refugees and internally displaced persons through integrating a 'leave no one behind' approach.

As directed by the Sustainable Development Goals, the principle of 'leave no one behind' is a pivotal approach to improving coverage and equity within neglected tropical disease (NTD) programme activities. Displaced populations are an at-risk group who are often excluded from treatment and services due to their mobility and marginalisation. This article reflects on the experiences of two countries within the Ascend programme, which responded to the need to strategise and implement approaches that lead to more inclusive and accessible programme activities for displaced populations.

Evaluation of myocardial perfusion and function in patients with asymptomatic beta-thalassemia major using myocardial gated single-photon-emission computed tomography.

This study was conducted to evaluate the cardiac perfusion and function of patients with beta-thalassemia major (TM) usingTc-MIBI cardiac gated single-photon-emission computed tomography (SPECT) and to compare the obtained indices with echocardiographic and hematological parameters. Patients with TM who were referred for regular blood transfusion and periodic checkup were included in this study. A questionnaire containing demographic and medical data was provided for all patients by an expert pediatrician.

Migration behavior of radiostrontium and radiocesium in arid-region soil.

The time-dependent of the average migration, depths and migration rates of radiostrontium and radiocesium were experimentally determined in sandy soil in Kuwait. The study aimed to describe the behavior of these radionuclides in typical soil types in Kuwait. Custom-made large-diameter lysimeters (30 cm) were constructed to hold about 70 kg of undisturbed soil.