March 16, 2023

Sociodemographic and environmental factors associated with dengue, Zika, and chikungunya among adolescents from two Brazilian capitals

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03/16/2023

Review

Chlamydial and gonorrheal neglected sexually transmitted diseases among Pacific Islanders of the Western Pacific Region—A narrative review and call to action

The Pacific Island countries of the Western Pacific Region have some of the highest rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea infections, but there are few studies including Pacific Islanders. This Review looks to determine the prevalence, management, and treatment of C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae compared to HIV and syphilis from 1980 to 2022

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Chlamydial and gonorrheal neglected sexually transmitted diseases among Pacific Islanders of the Western Pacific Region—A narrative review and call to action

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03/16/2023

Research Article

Evolution of research funding for neglected tropical diseases in Brazil, 2004-2020

This study from Melo et al investigates research funding for neglected tropical diseases by the Ministry of Health between 2004 and 2020, demonstrating its evolution during this period, the diseases most studied and the relationship between the disease, its health situation and research funding in Brazil.

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Evolution of research funding for neglected tropical diseases in Brazil, 2004-2020

03/13/2023

Research Article

Development of a machine learning model for early prediction of plasma leakage in suspected dengue patients

This study from Marandi, Leung & Sigera et al is the first to develop a machine learning model to identify predictors that detect plasma leakage in the early stages of dengue infection.

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Development of a machine learning model for early prediction of plasma leakage in suspected dengue patients

03/10/2023

Research Article

Building an explanatory model for snakebite envenoming care in the Brazilian Amazon from the indigenous caregivers’ perspective

In the Brazilian Amazon, snakebite envenomings (SBE) disproportionately affect indigenous peoples. This study aims to build an explanatory model of the indigenous healthcare domain for SBE patients involving in-depth interviews of eight indigenous caregivers who are representatives of the Tikuna, Kokama and Kambeba ethnic groups..

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03/02/2023

Review

Global prevalence of 4 neglected foodborne trematodes targeted for control by WHO: A scoping review to highlight the gaps

Foodborne trematodiases (FBTs) are a group of trematodes targeted for control as part of the World Health Organization (WHO) road map for neglected tropical diseases from 2021 to 2030. This review aims to synthesise available data on FBT prevalence, risk factors, prevention, testing, and treatment.

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03/01/2023

Research Article

The changing epidemiology of shigellosis in Australia, 2001-2019

Ibrahim et al analyse trends in shigellosis cases in Australia over a 19-year period to understand the epidemiology of the disease, including which population groups were primarily impacted, and when and where cases were occurring.