Highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs), originating from the A/goose/Guangdong/1/1996 H5 subtype, naturally circulate in wild-bird populations, particularly waterfowl, and often spill over to infect domestic poultry.Occasionally, humans are infected with HPAVI H5N1 resulting in high mortality, but no sustained human-to-human transmissio
Abstract Background The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is a widely studied dietary pattern reflecting the culinary Nail care kit traditions of Mediterranean regions.High adherence to MedDiet correlates with reduced blood pressure and lower cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence and mortality.Furthermore, microbiota, influenced by diet, plays a crucia
Introduction: CD4 testing in South Africa is based on an integrated tiered service delivery model that matches testing demand with capacity.The National Health Laboratory Service has predominantly implemented laboratory-based CD4 testing.Coverage gaps, over-/under-capacitation and optimal placement of point-of-care (POC) testing sites need investig
Ibrahim Belal,1,* Sajjad Hassam,2,* Ameer Mirza3,* 1Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK; 2Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, Scimitar London, UK; 3Faculty of Medical Sciences, University College London, London, UK*These authors contributed equally to this workCorresponde
This paper intends to depict the mental health of English Language Teaching (ELT) teachers and English as Foreign Language (EFL) learners at a tertiary level during the COVID-19 pandemic.The educational boards across the globe have been forced to transition to smart classrooms, digital platforms, and effective teacher training programs in online de