Effects of community-based rehabilitation on caregivers of people with schizophrenia in Ethiopia in the RISE trial.

Background: Schizophrenia is a severe mental health condition with high impact on those affected and their families. Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) is a recommended treatment component for schizophrenia in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), as it seeks to address complex social, health and economic needs. There is little evidence on the effects of CBR on caregivers of people with schizophrenia.

Detection of adulteration in cupuaçu pulp using spectroscopy in the infrared in conjunction with multivariate techniques.

This study applied Near Infrared (NIR) and Mid Infrared (MIR) Spectroscopy combined with chemometrics to detect and quantify adulteration in cupuaçu pulp. A total of 66 authentic samples, 198 adulterated with sucrose solution (15, 30, and 45 % w/w), and 25 commercial samples were analyzed. Classification models showed high accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity, with MIR achieving 100 % accuracy in validation.

Revealing the dynamics of fungal disease with proteomics.

The occurrence and distribution of new and re-emerging fungal pathogens, along with rates of antifungal resistance, are rising across the globe, and correspondingly, so are our awareness and call for action to address this public health concern. To effectively detect, monitor, and treat fungal infections, biological insights into the mechanisms that regulate pathogenesis, influence survival, and promote resistance are urgently needed. Mass spectrometry-based proteomics is a high-resolution technique that enables the identification and quantification of proteins across diverse biological systems to better understand the biology driving phenotypes.

Co-Circulation of 2 Oropouche Virus Lineages during Outbreak, Amazon Region of Peru, 2023-2024.

We describe introduction of the 2022-2023 Oropouche virus lineage from Brazil, which has caused large-scale outbreaks throughout Brazil, into the Amazon Region of Peru. This lineage is co-circulating with another lineage that was circulating previously. Our findings highlight the need for continued surveillance to monitor Oropouche virus in Peru.

Marital adjustment and quality of life in fibromyalgia.

Introduction: Fibromyalgia is a disease that impacts the daily lives of patients and their partners with an impact on quality of life (QoL) and marital adjustment. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship among sociodemographic, clinical, and psychological variables on QoL and marital adjustment.

Method: This cross-sectional study included patients ( = 76) and partners ( = 58) assessed on psychological morbidity (anxiety and depression symptoms), fatigue severity, family coping, QoL, and marital adjustment.