Shigellosis in an Urban Slum in Kenya: Risk Factors and Antimicrobial Resistance.

Background: spp are among the notable causes of global diarrheal disease and death, accounting for 13.2% of deaths in 2016. Antimicrobial resistance complicates shigellosis management.

Exploring the knowledge of oral health and nutrition among Saudi Arabian dental professionals: a nationwide survey.

Background: The association between diet and oral health is complex, yet understanding the influence of nutrition on oral health among dental professionals is limited. This study aimed to assess the knowledge levels of dental professionals in Saudi Arabia regarding the relationship between diet and oral health.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 211 dental professionals in Saudi Arabia using an 18-item questionnaire.

Efficacy and Safety of LigaSure in Breast Surgery With Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in Patients With Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Conventional axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) is associated with significant post-operative morbidity in patients undergoing breast surgery due to increased lymphatic leakage. LigaSure, an electrothermal bipolar vessel sealing system, provides better closure of the leakage. This study aims to compare the efficacy and safety of LigaSure against conventional techniques in patients with breast cancer underwent ALND and breast surgery.

A lightweight deep learning method to identify different types of cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women's bodies after breast cancer. Cervical cancer develops from dysplasia or cervical intraepithelial neoplasm (CIN), the early stage of the disease, and is characterized by the aberrant growth of cells in the cervix lining. It is primarily caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection, which spreads through sexual activity.

Impacts of gas flaring on soil physicochemical and microbial properties: A case study on kailashtila gas field.

Gas flaring, a common practice in many countries, has been associated with environmental and health concerns. A recent study in Bangladesh's largest gas field, Kailashtilla, assessed the influence of gas flaring on soil quality in the surrounding areas. Physical, chemical, and microbiological characteristics were assessed on soil samples collected from three union zones.