5,283 results match your criteria: "Lao People's Democratic Republic; Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine[Affiliation]"

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  • * Analysis of data from over 1 million forest plots and thousands of tree species shows that wood density varies significantly by latitude, being up to 30% denser in tropical forests compared to boreal forests, and is influenced mainly by temperature and soil moisture.
  • * The research also finds that disturbances like human activity and fire alter wood density at local levels, affecting forest carbon stock estimates by up to 21%, emphasizing the importance of understanding environmental impacts on forest ecosystems.
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Amid the national opioid epidemic, it is important to assess trends in opioid prescriptions. Long-acting opioids (LAOs) are of particular interest as they are among the most intensely misused prescription opioids. Moreover, understanding geographic trends in opioid prescriptions may help identify state-level variations, illustrating state-specific disparities.

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  • The Western Pacific region encompasses about 25% of the global population and faces significant challenges in dementia care.
  • With no cures available, the focus should shift to creating accessible care pathways for individuals with dementia and their families to ensure timely diagnoses and better support.
  • This overview addresses the disparities in post-diagnosis dementia care among various countries in the region, highlighting specific gaps and proposing solutions for improvement.
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Life Fatigue: Comment.

Am J Geriatr Psychiatry

January 2025

Private Academic Consultant (HD), Phonhong, Lao People's Democratic Republic; Department of Research Analytics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals (VW), Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India.

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Review of dengue vectors in Cambodia: distribution, bionomics, vector competence, control and insecticide resistance.

Parasit Vectors

October 2024

Medical and Veterinary Entomology Unit, Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, PO Box 983, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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  • - Dengue fever is a major mosquito-borne disease in Cambodia, with no specific vaccine or treatment available, making vector control essential for prevention; this study reviews key aspects of mosquito species related to dengue transmission in the country.
  • - A systematic literature search identified 70 relevant studies, including unpublished research from 2017-2023, focusing on the biology and ecology of the dengue vector species, particularly Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus, which are the primary carriers of the virus.
  • - Eleven Aedes mosquito species were found in Cambodia; Aedes aegypti thrives in urban areas, while Aedes albopictus prefers forest and rural settings; both are influenced by weather patterns and are most active
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Trichuris trichiura is one of four soil-transmitted helminth species that, collectively, are responsible for a considerable public health burden. The World Health Organization recommends preventive chemotherapy as the main intervention to eliminate soil-transmitted helminthiasis as a public health problem. Clinical trials estimated the efficacy of different drugs and treatment regimen against T.

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Geographic information system & epidemiological trends of dengue serotypes.

Indian J Med Res

July 2024

Department Pharmaceutical Sciences, University Centre for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali 140 413, Punjab, India.

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ChatGPT-4 Can Help Hand Surgeons Communicate Better With Patients: Comment.

J Hand Surg Glob Online

September 2024

Department of Research Analytics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.

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  • DNA studies show that the genus Cercyon, which includes various terrestrial water scavenger beetles, isn't a single group and contains unrelated species due to common physical traits.
  • This research analyzes the morphology and DNA of one Asian clade previously labeled as 'Cercyon' to establish a more accurate taxonomic classification, resulting in the creation of a new genus called Asiacyon.
  • The study identifies 14 species from China, including 11 new ones, and provides detailed descriptions, illustrations, and a classification key for these species, supporting the findings with both DNA data and morphological features.
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Health Care Access and COVID-19 Vaccination in the United States: Comment.

Med Care

December 2024

Saveetha Medical College and Hospital Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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