Background: Diabetes prevalence and treatment coverage have changed markedly, raising questions about inequalities and progress towards international targets. Aim: This study examined country-level trends, disparities, target attainment, and projected treatment coverage in 2030....
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Research Article10.9734/ajrre/2026/v9i1147
Ezbon Wapary, Amanya Iboyi, Kon Alier, Malual Gabriel Deng, Emmanuel Joseph Molla, John Yekisuk Santo Kose, Nyagora Henry Diu Pathout & Changkel Banak·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: Tramadol misuse among adolescents is an emerging public health concern in several African settings, facilitated by its accessibility and non-medical use. In Juba, South Sudan, empirical evidence on the prevalence and factors associated with tramadol use among adolesce...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i111456
Background and Aim: Urogenital schistosomiasis remains endemic in Nigeria, and adults with occupational, domestic and recreational freshwater contact may remain exposed. This study assessed the prevalence of Schistosoma haematobium infection and its sociodemographic distribution...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i4317
Introduction: Concerns remain regarding the safety of indigenous herbal uterotonics and their potential adverse effects on maternal and neonatal outcomes; nevertheless, their use remains common in sub-Saharan Africa. These practices are deeply embedded in sociocultural belief sys...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2026/v9i1377
Eftekhar Al-Ghasani, Khaled Saleh, Abdulrahman Y. Al-Haifi, Abdalsalam M. Al-Mekdad, Yaser Al-Worafi & Ali Salman Al-Shami·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2026
Background: Helicobacter pylori infection is an important cause of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, gastric adenocarcinoma, and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma. Evidence on active infection and its relationship with psychological stress among Yemeni medical stu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i101454
Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) is common, frequently under-reported, and associated with physical, psychological, and social burden. Community-based evidence that includes both women and men and examines knowledge and attitudes remains limited in India. Objective: To estim...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrru/2026/v9i1179
Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are an important public health issue affecting children in developing countries and are associated with significant morbidity and stunted growth and development. This study examined the current status of water, sanitation and hygiene (WA...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i4316
Superficial pyoderma is an important bacterial dermatological disorder in dogs. The present study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of superficial pyoderma and characterise the bacterial organisms associated with the condition. A total of 1,874 dogs presented to the Vete...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104498
Gastrointestinal (GI) parasitism is one of the most significant and persistent constraints on small-ruminant health, welfare and productivity throughout the tropical and subtropical world, yet systematic parasitological data from rapidly urbanising Indian cities remain conspicuou...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i4319
Background: High school teachers in national and extra-county schools face heavy workloads, administrative pressure, student discipline challenges, inadequate resources, and limited institutional support, which may contribute to occupational stress and reduced well-being. Uasin G...
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Research Article10.9734/jesbs/2026/v39i51528
Jasmin Grewal, Jaiveer Singh, Rather Izhar Ul Haq, Ricky Jhambh, Nadeem Shabir, Showkat Ahmad Shah, Shahid Hussain Dar, Amatul Muhee & Mohd Iqbal Yatoo·Microbiology Research Journal International·2026
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a coronaviral disease of cats with diverse forms and a global presence. However, areas with an increasing trend in feline pet ownership face problems arising from inadequate epidemiological data and diagnostic difficulties. Hence, this study...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i101790
Angela Atata, Ohaturuonye Sampson O., Omuluche Collins O., Nwanekwu Akunna Maureen, Usiabulu Godsday I., Okpoji Awajiiroijana U., Osuagwu Eze Lloyd & Joseph Jerry·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
This study assessed the parasitological profiles of fish from petroleum-impacted freshwater ecosystems in Delta State, Nigeria, and examined spatial associations between petroleum contamination and parasite burden. A total of 300 fish representing six freshwater species were coll...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i4312
Background: Hard tick infestation in cattle was investigated across seven agro-climatic zones of Gujarat, India, to determine prevalence, genus-level distribution, seasonal patterns, host- and management-associated factors, and farmer-reported control practices. Aims: To determin...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104523
Malaria and typhoid fever are important causes of febrile illness in tropical regions and may occur concurrently in areas where both infections are endemic. Their overlapping clinical manifestations can complicate differential diagnosis and may contribute to inappropriate treatme...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i5486
Background: Malaria remains a public health concern in Bamenda, and the detection of Plasmodium vivax alongside the predominant Plasmodium falciparum supports local assessment of species-specific infection patterns. Aims: This study assessed the prevalence and density of Plasmodi...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i5804