Alexander Smidt

Skill development in children is frequently delayed in low- and middle-income economies, a pervasive trend. Applications of effective and affordable strategies are essential for progress in less-developed countries. Comparative analysis of child skill growth profiles between the Jamaica Reach Up and Learn home visiting program and its Chinese…[Lees meer]

In a prospective, randomized, clinical trial conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Ahmedabad, India, from May 2022 to September 2022, one hundred eligible adult patients were enrolled. Relapse follow-up was conducted at week 10, with efficacy and safety assessments occurring at weeks 3 and 6. Both groups were evaluated to determine the…[Lees meer]

Developing countries often witness diarrhea as a significant driver of illness and death rates in children younger than five. The classification of diarrheagenic E. coli (DEC) strains in relation to childhood diarrhea continues to be a subject of low priority and warrants immediate improvement. A primary objective of the current investigation was…[Lees meer]

A viral agent was found in 17 samples out of a total of 77, indicating a 221% detection rate. Notable viral detections comprised rhinovirus (10/77), coronavirus (hCoV-OC43 and hCoV-229E) and influenza A virus (3/77 each). Simultaneous viral and bacterial infections were diagnosed in 78% of patients (6 of 77), while 13% of patients (1) experienced…[Lees meer]