Despite being vaccine preventable, the global burden of dog rabies remains significant, and historically it is the rural and marginalized communities in developing countries of Africa and Asia that are most threatened by the disease.In recent years, the developing world has been experiencing unprecedented increases in urbanization, with a correspon
A network data-based survey and analysis of attention towards breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery in Chinese and American populations
Background: Breast reconstruction is an effective technique to rebuild the appearance of the breasts in patients after mastectomy and improves the prognosis.The current study aimed to compare and analyze willingness for breast reconstruction after breast cancer between populations in China and the United States, from the perspective of social conce
Cost-effectiveness analysis of vaccination against COVID-19 in China
IntroductionSince September 2020, Chinese populations aged > 3 years have been encouraged to receive a two-dose inoculation with vaccines against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).This study aims to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the current vaccination strategy amongst the general population in mainland China from a societal perspective.M
Microencapsulation of probiotics using sodium alginate
The consumption of probiotics is constantly growing due to the numerous benefits conferred on the health of consumers.In this context, Microencapsulation is a technology that favors the viability of probiotic cultures in food products, mainly by the properties of Serum protection against adverse environmental conditions and controlled release.Curre
Serologic Surveillance of Anthrax in the Serengeti Ecosystem, Tanzania, 1996–2009
Bacillus anthracis, the bacterium that causes anthrax, is responsible for varying death rates among animal species.Difficulties in case detection, hazardous L-Phenylalanine or inaccessible carcasses, and misdiagnosis hinder surveillance.Using case reports and a new serologic assay that enables multispecies comparisons, we examined exposure to and i