Distribution of the schistosome intermediate snail host Biomphalaria pfeifferi in East Africa's river systems and the prevalence of Schistosoma mansoni infection.

Background: There is a need for current and more detailed information on the distribution of Biomphalaria pfeifferi snails in East Africa's river systems. B. pfeifferi is arguably the most important snail intermediate host in the transmission of schistosomiasis, a disease ranked second to malaria in terms of tropical diseases of public health importance.

A Pharmacoeconomic Study of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Strategies for Influenza Virus Infections in Japan.

Introduction: Vaccines can prevent influenza (flu) infections and are cost-effective for society and healthcare. However, the cost-effectiveness of post-exposure prophylaxis as a follow-up strategy is unclear. This study aims to evaluate the cost utility of post-exposure prophylaxis and treatment strategies with neuraminidase inhibitors and a cap-dependent endonuclease inhibitor for flu infections from the perspective of healthcare costs in Japan.

Effect of Combined Exercise and Nutrition Interventions During Inpatient Chemotherapy in Acute Leukemia and Malignant Lymphoma Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

The aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of combined exercise and nutrition interventions on physical function and quality of life (QOL) in patients with acute leukemia or malignant lymphoma (ML) during inpatient chemotherapy. The study was a randomized controlled trial where patients with acute leukemia or ML who were receiving inpatient chemotherapy and exercise therapy were divided into an intervention group (IG) and a control group (CG). Both groups underwent resistance training and aerobic exercise.

Physical function, nutritional status, and quality of life before and after chemotherapy in patients with malignant lymphoma.

This study investigates the efficacy of and gender differences in exercise therapy in patients with malignant lymphoma undergoing chemotherapy. Twenty-six patients (13 men, 13 women) received physical therapy (based on the Borg Scale 13) during hospitalization. Physical function was measured using grip and knee extension strength, 6-minute walking distance, and body composition; nutritional status assessed via Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA®); and serum albumin levels analyzed.