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Visceral leishmaniasis in selected communities of Hamar and Banna-Tsamai districts in Lower Omo Valley, South West Ethiopia: Sero-epidemological and Leishmanin Skin Test Surveys.

BACKGROUND: Visceral leishmaniasis [VL] is a debilitating parasitic disease which invariably kills untreated patients. The disease is caused … ugh the years 2006-2012, especially in Hamar District. Both districts are important destinations of tourism, and thus the importance of surveillance should be emphasized. Detailed epidemiological and entomological studies are recommended.

Travel-associated infections caused by unusual serogroups of Legionella pneumophila identified using Legionella BIOCHIP slides in Turkey and Iraq.

BACKGROUND: Although Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 is the common disease causing serogroup, rare serogroups can also may cause legionel … e movement of people in the context of mutual visits between countries or neighboring countries for tourism-related (i.e., for religious events or visits to holy sites) or immigration-related reasons, may cause some epidemic diseases. This study reemphasized that not only L. pneumophila serogroup 1, but other rare serogroups might cause also legionellosis …

Zika Virus and Chikungunya Virus CoInfections: A Series of Three Cases from a Single Center in Ecuador.

Zika virus (ZIKV) and chikungunya virus (CHIKV) cocirculate throughout much of the tropical Western Hemisphere; however, few cases of coinfection with these two pathogens have been reported. Herein, we describe three cases of ZIKV-CHIKV coinfection detected at a single center in Ecuador: a patient who developed symptoms on postoperative day 5 from an orthopedic procedure, a woman who had traveled to Ecuador for fertility treatment, and a woman who was admitted for Guillain-Barré syndrome and had ZIKV and CHIKV detected in serum and cerebrospinal fluid. All cases were diagnosed using a multiple

Geographical and climatic factors driving regional variation in medical centres for dementia in Japan: a nationwide geocomputational analysis.

OBJECTIVES: Japan's dementia policies have mandated establishing at least one medical centre for dementia (MCD) in each secondary healthcare … eas, peninsulas and remote islands, provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the dataset of MCDs provided by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. RESULTS: Overall, 509 MCDs were identified nationwide: 109 (19.8%) in areas of heavy or extremely heavy snowfall, 12 (2.4%) in mountainous areas, 72 (14.1%) in agricult …

Experiences of women who travel to England for abortions: an exploratory pilot study.

OBJECTIVES: Restrictive policies that limit access to abortion often lead women to seek services abroad. We present results from an exploratory study aimed at documenting the socio-demographic characteristics, travel and abortion-seeking experiences of non-resident women seeking abortions in the UK. METHODS: Between August 2014 and March 2015, we surveyed a convenience sample of 58 non-UK residents seeking abortions at three British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) abortion clinics in England in order to better understand the experiences of non-resident women who travel to the UK seeking abo

Decision-making regarding dental treatments - What factors matter from patients' perspective? A systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Achieving oral health for the population should be a concern of public health care systems, as it may affect their expenditures … cles focused on specific treatments (e.g., caries treatment) or treatments in general (e.g., dental tourism). Across the countries, various factors of choice (n = 101) were identified, divided into three categories: (I) "Dentist & dental institution" (e.g., communication), (II) "Patient" (e.g., dental fear), and (III) "Treatment" (e.g., durability). The f …

Trends in Surgical and Nonsurgical Aesthetic Procedures: A 14-Year Analysis of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery-ISAPS.

INTRODUCTION: As part of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, we present an analysis of our global aesthetic statistics, … e previous year, as well as questions related to surgeon demographics and the prevalence of medical tourism. ISAPS invited all physicians in their data base who were board-certified plastic surgeons or equivalent and suggested National Societies to encourage their members to participate. RESULTS: The latest survey reported a global increase in 3.4%, incl …

From hunter-gatherers to rancheros, traditional plant knowledge and use prevail in Baja California Sur, México.

BACKGROUND: Complex histories have linked human groups in Baja California Sur (BCS) to natural resources across landscapes characterized by … European contact, and enriched by their daily experiences, included modern knowledge influenced by tourism and federal programs such as protected natural areas. Nevertheless, their traditional knowledge endures, remaining connected to this rugged environment, which is limited by climatic and geographical factors.

Commentary on the Adaptive Significance of Sociality Around Parturition Events, and Conspecific Support of Parturient Females in Some Social Mammals.

In recent decades, it has become apparent that during parturition events in a number of social mammals, social support behaviours from group … ecies, by a wide and highly interdisciplinary range of stakeholders (including zookeepers, wildlife tourism guides, breeders of domestic animals, indigenous people, and ethologists), will be critical for enhancing our understanding of the influence of social environment on this rarely witnessed, yet highly important life event.

Fatal accident distribution by age, gender and head injury, and death probability at accident scene in Mashhad, Iran, 2006-2009.

Several studies have investigated road traffic deaths, but few have compared by road user type. Iran, with an estimated 44 road traffic deat … pital of the province, the second largest city and the largest place of pilgrimage, immigration and tourism in Iran. Chi-square test and odds ratio were used to identify the relation of death place with age and gender in 2495 fatal road accidents from 2006 to 2009. The t-test and analysis of variance were employed for continues variable, age, to compare m …

Fentanyl, Heroin, and Methamphetamine-Based Counterfeit Pills Sold at Tourist-Oriented Pharmacies in Mexico: An Ethnographic and Drug Checking Study.

BACKGROUND: Fentanyl- and methamphetamine-based counterfeit prescription drugs have driven escalating overdose death rates in the US, howeve … exico represents a public health risk, and occurs in the context of 1) the normalization of medical tourism as a response to rising unaffordability of healthcare in the US, 2) plummeting rates of opioid prescription in the US, affecting both chronic pain patients and the availability of legitimate pharmaceuticals on the unregulated market, 3) the rise of …

Motivational Factors, Physical Activity Impacts, and Sociopsychological Effects of Pokémon GO in Players Over the Years: Scoping Review.

BACKGROUND: Pokémon GO (PoGo) is a global, location-based augmented reality game integrating virtual play with real-world exploration and so … tationary playing may attenuate PA. Societal impacts included suggested public health applications, tourism and mobility effects, and economic benefits tied to existing and potential events and partnerships. CONCLUSIONS: This scoping review assessed PoGo's impacts through a novel synthesis of PA, mental well-being, and social connectivity research. PoGo …

Development and Validation of a Culturally Competent Care Module and Its Effect on Nurses' Cultural Competence and Patient Satisfaction: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial in a Tertiary Care Hospital in India.

BACKGROUND: Culturally responsive nursing involves delivering care that respects and reflects patients' cultural values, communication patterns, and belief systems. In the Indian context, increasing rural-to-urban migration along with the expansion of medical tourism, estimated to have attracted 2.1 million international patients in 2024, has intensified the need for culturally competent nursing care. Although educational interventions in this area have shown encouraging results, there remains a lack of well-designed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in India. For the purpose of this study, …

Fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine-based counterfeit pills sold at tourist-oriented pharmacies in Mexico: An ethnographic and drug checking study.

BACKGROUND: Fentanyl- and methamphetamine-based counterfeit prescription drugs have driven escalating overdose death rates in the US, howeve … exico represents a public health risk, and occurs in the context of 1) the normalization of medical tourism as a response to rising unaffordability of healthcare in the US, 2) plummeting rates of opioid prescription in the US, affecting both chronic pain patients and the availability of legitimate pharmaceuticals on the unregulated market, 3) the rise of …

Shigellosis: an update on the disease and analysis of human cases in the Czech Republic, 2018-2023.

INTRODUCTION: Shigellosis is a highly contagious diarrheal disease, which could potentially be very serious. Considering the onethird increa … public health is posed mainly by the global spread of multi-resistant strains linked to increasing tourism and free sexual practices. Children, immunocompromised persons (including the elderly), and men who have sex with men remain risk groups. Vaccination is not available in Europe. Compliance with basic hygiene rules, especially in collectives and when …

[Distribution of hepatitis C virus genotypes among patients with chronic hepatitis C infection in Akdeniz University Hospital, Antalya, Turkey: a five-year evaluation].

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is one of the major causes of chronic hepatitis. It is important to know the genotypes of HCV in the decision of the … ributed to the presence of many foreign national people in Antalya region which was a high capacity tourism area in Turkey.

Establishment of the First Comprehensive Adult and Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Unit in the United Arab Emirates: Rising to the Challenge.

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is increasingly indicated for various malignant and non-malignant diseases. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), patients that could benefit from the procedure commonly need to seek medical care abroad in view of the lack of a comprehensive HSCT facility that could offer the full spectrum of interventions and monitoring protocols. This comes with considerable challenges related to coverage and logistics of travel. It also limits the continuity of clinical care, and presents inconvenience to patients who come from a different cultural background. In

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… Today, medical tourism is further complicated by limited mobility and COVID-19 infection hazard during travel, which mandates strict travel arrangements, and is even more worrisome in an already immunocompromised patient population. … Challenges for cancer patients returning home during SARS-CoV-19 pandemic after medical tourism—A consensus report by the emirates oncology task force. BMC Cancer. 2020;20:641. doi: 10.1186/s12885-020-07115-6. 9. Ministry of Health & Prevention . …

Why and How Should Ethiopia Establish a Stem Cell Transplant Service? A Review Article.

Ethiopia is attempting to reduce cancer-related morbidity and mortality through a strategic national cancer control plan but according to Globocan 2020, hematologic malignancies particularly leukemia and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma rank among the top five leading causes of new cancer incidence and cause of death among all age groups in both sexes. Hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) is an advanced treatment modality that makes the only effective treatment for cancer and non-cancer-related hematologic diseases unresponsive to conventional therapy. Patients who need stem cell transplants m

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… It also increases the credibility of the tertiary care level, circumvents the need for abroad referral, and becomes an asset for medical tourism. … Medical tourism is another potential opportunity for financial support but for good quality control, the poor infection prevention practice by health care professionals in Ethiopia 44 remains to be addressed. …

Evidence on the ecological and physical effects of built structures in shallow, tropical coral reefs: a systematic map.

BACKGROUND: Shallow, tropical coral reefs face compounding threats from climate change, habitat degradation due to coastal development and p … n coral ecosystems across a variety of contexts (e.g., restoration, coastal protection, mitigation, tourism) is not readily available to guide decisions. To help fill this gap and inform management decisions, we systematically mapped the global distribution and abundance of published evidence on the ecological (coral-related) and physical performance of b …

Malaria surveillance - United States, 2008.

PROBLEM/CONDITION: Malaria in humans is caused by intraerythrocytic protozoa of the genus Plasmodium. These parasites are transmitted by the … as unreported or undetermined in 41.2% of cases. Based on estimated volume of travel from the World Tourism Organization, the highest estimated relative case rates of malaria among travelers occurred among those returning from countries in West Africa. A total of 508 U.S. civilians acquired malaria abroad; among the 480 civilians for whom chemoprophylaxis …