Detection of I491F and V170F rpoB Mutations Associated with Misdiagnosis of Rifampicin Resistance Among Patients with Drug-susceptible Tuberculosis Treatment Failure, Myanmar, 2022.

Detecting rifampicin resistance is crucial in selecting tuberculosis (TB) treatment. Recently, several studies reported that I491F and V170F rpoB mutations, previously designated as borderline rifampicin-resistance mutations, were found with a varying prevalence. Sputum specimens from first-line tuberculosis treatment failed patients attending Tuberculosis Centers in Yangon Region during 2022 were cultured in solid media.

Melasma management in primary care.

Background: Melasma, a condition characterised by hyperpigmented patches on the face, is one of the common skin conditions in women seeking treatment from primary care practitioners (PCPs). Several treatment modalities are available for PCPs as well as dermatologists. Each treatment option has its pros and cons, including accessibility and cost.

A comprehensive review of gait analysis using deep learning approaches in criminal investigation.

Despite the growing worries expressed by privacy supporters about the extensive adoption of gait biometrics, research in this field has been moving forward swiftly. Deep learning, a powerful technology that enables computers to learn from data, has found its way into criminal investigations involving gait. In this survey, the literature of gait analysis concerning criminal investigation is discussed with a comprehensive overview of developments in gait analysis with deep neural networks.

Effects of fig and pineapple powder on metabolite compounds and health-promoting properties in fermented goat meat sausage.

Objective: The objective of this research was to identify the metabolite compounds and health-promoting properties of goat meat fermented sausages containing different amounts of fig and pineapple powder (0.1%, 0.25%, and 0.