Community prevalence of blood-borne viruses (hepatitis B and HIV) in Ireland.

Background: Chronic infection with hepatitis B virus and HIV causes significant morbidity and mortality. Effective antiviral treatment is available for both. Ireland has historically been considered a low prevalence country.

PaVE 2.0: Behind the Scenes of the Papillomavirus Episteme.

The Papilloma Virus Episteme (PaVE) https://pave.niaid.nih.

Peripheral immune cell dysregulation following diffuse traumatic brain injury in pigs.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a global health problem affecting millions of individuals annually, potentially resulting in persistent neuropathology, chronic neurological deficits, and death. However, TBI not only affects neural tissue, but also affects the peripheral immune system's homeostasis and physiology. TBI disrupts the balanced signaling between the brain and the peripheral organs, resulting in immunodysregulation and increasing infection susceptibility.

Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration and the Five-Factor Model of Personality: A Systematic Review.

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a global concern that has a large impact on both victims and society. Understanding factors that contribute to the perpetration of IPV can help prevent harm. Personality disorders are largely related to IPV perpetration according to recent research; however, there is a large amount of overlap between different personality disorders, and it has been suggested that personality traits may provide a clearer picture on the aspects of personality that result in IPV.

Exploring the feasibility of Recovery Management Checkups for Primary Care in a Federally Qualified Health Center.

Introduction: Primary care settings present an opportunity for alcohol and substance use disorder (A/SUD) screening and treatment referral. However, there are recognized deficiencies in widely used treatment referral approaches, including acute care connections, vs. those that can support longer-term recovery.