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Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleNeuroendocrine Abnormalities in Drug Abusers and HIV-Infected Individuals: Cortisol Response to Cold Pressor ChallengeMahendra Kumar, Drenna Waldrop-Valverde, Adarsh M. Kumar et al.Although endocrine abnormalities have been reported in HIV-1 infection, the role of risk factors is not understood. Injecting drug use (IDU) is an important risk factor for contracting HIV-infection and studies suggest that substance use may also be associated with endocrine dysfunction. In order to investigate hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis activity in this population, this study investigated cortisol response … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 2, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2006 · 6,594 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsGlobal Analysis of an Epidemic Model with Non-Linear Incidence RateS. A.A. El-Marouf, S. M. AlihabyProblem statement: In this study the equilibrium points and their local stability are found for SIQ and SIQR epidemic models with three forms of the incidence rates. Also, we study the global stability of the equilibrium by constructing the new forms of Liapounov functions. Conclusion/Recommendations: We explored the existence of Hopf bifurcation for some parameters in the given model. …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 28 Oct 2011 · 7,274 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAnalysis of Interferon-Gamma Release Assay Results for Latent Tuberculosis Infection Diagnosis at a Referral Clinical Laboratory in South KoreaTae Soung Kim, Ga Yeon Kim, Young Ki Lee, Jae Kyung KimThe world health organization states that individuals with Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) are infected with Tuberculosis (TB) bacteria but do not show symptoms of active disease. However, they are at possibility of developing vigorous TB and potentially transmitting the illness to others. In 2018, South Korea reported a 14.8% positivity rate in LTBI screening, with higher rates observed among older … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 19, Issue 4 · 25 Oct 2023 · 6,033 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDiagnostic Potential of Inflammatory Biomarker Levels in the Serum of Patients with Hepatitis B Infection: A Retrospective StudyHyeokjun Yun, Bo Kyeung Jung, In Soo Rheem et al.This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic biomarker potential of C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and Procalcitonin (PCT) levels in the serum of individuals infected with the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). The patients were divided into two age groups: Younger (<60 years) and older (≥60 years). An Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA) platform was employed for the serological analysis to quantify the biomarker levels. … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 19, Issue 3 · 10 Aug 2023 · 5,270 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractReindeer Infestation with Cysticercus Tarandi in the Tundra of Yamalia, RussiaAnna Nikolaevna Siben, Andrey Alexandrovich NikonovImproving the efficiency of reindeer husbandry can only be achieved by preserving the health of animals, which requires the organization of measures to protect animals from infectious and invasive pathogens. C. tarandi is the larval stage of Taenia krabbei and causes damage to muscle fibers and a decrease in the commercial qualities, energy and nutritional value of reindeer meat. The … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 4 · 2 Dec 2022 · 5,961 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractFactors Influencing Intention to use the COVID-19 Contact Tracing ApplicationVinh T. Nguyen, Chuyen T. H. NguyenDue to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments have implemented several urgent steps to minimize the disease’s effect and transmission. Supportive measures to trace contacts and warn people infected with COVID-19 were also implemented such as the COVID-19 contact tracing application. This study investigated the effects of variables influencing the intention to use the COVID-19 tracker. The extended Unified … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 18, Issue 6 · 11 Jun 2022 · 6,769 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractVoluntary HIV Counselling and Testing Amongst Trainee Nurses and Midwives in Ghana and their Perception of Disclosure of HIV Positive Status to PartnersAugustine Kumah, Gideon Dzando et al.Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) is the best strategy for a successful HIV prevention, care, and support service implementation among HIV-negative and positive individuals. VCT is also recognized as a critical component in the reduction of risk among sexually active young people. This study aims to assess the voluntary HIV counseling, testing, and utilization amongst student nurses and midwives in … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 18, Issue 2 · 6 Jun 2022 · 7,308 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPrevalence and Clinical Correlates of COVID-19 Outbreak Among Health Care Workers in a Tertiary Level Hospital in DelhiAnkit Khurana, GP Kaushal, Rishi Gupta et al.COVID-19 has been shown to spread rapidly among Healthcare Workers (HCWs) and there is an urgent need to find and implement various mitigation strategies for these individuals. In this study, we summarize the epidemiological characteristics of the COVID-19 outbreak among HCWs in a tertiary care hospital and compare various parameters and preventive measures taken by infected and uninfected subjects. A … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 17, Issue 3 · 7 Jun 2021 · 7,879 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractStochastic and Deterministic Mathematical Modeling and Simulation to Evaluate the Novel COVID-19 Pandemic Control MeasuresEva Gupta, Nand Jee Kanu, Amartya Munot et al.Background: In India, the novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) epidemic has grown to 17,00000 cases and around 38,000 deaths up to 30th July, 2020. The impacts of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic in India were studied using modified age-structured stochastic and deterministic mathematical models. Methods: A compartmental susceptible (S)-infected (symptomatic) (IS) infected (asymptomatic) (IN) recovered (R) i.e., … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 16, Issue 4 · 20 Nov 2020 · 8,456 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractEditorial Commentary: Challenge of Non–AIDS-Defining Cancers (NADCs), Focusing on Trans Activation Response Element (TAR) RNA Embedding ExosomesLechuang Chen, Ge JinGlobally, 37.9 million people were living with HIV at the end of 2018 (Organization, 2018). Cancer is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in AIDS patients and chronically HIV-infected people. With the aid of combination Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), people living with HIV (PLWH) have a longer life span. However, because the virus is not completely eradicated, PLWH under antiretroviral … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 28 Nov 2019 · 6,657 accessesView PDFCite