Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
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Bats unmasked: Delving into diversity and disease dynamics
Our understanding of disease dynamics can be limited by the taxonomic lens with which we study pathogen reservoirs. Here is what we learned by decrypting species identity in cave-roosting bats from Ghana.
Redefining high risk multiple myeloma with an APOBEC/Inflammation-based classifier.
Multiple myeloma (MM), a malignancy of plasma cells in the bone marrow, remains a significant clinical challenge due to its diverse presentation and progression.
Intracranial extra-axial hematomas in low-resource setup: a 6-month prospective observational study at Jimma University Medical Center, Ethiopia
Neurotrauma, encompassing injuries to the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, is a significant public health concern in Ethiopia and sub-Saharan Africa. It is a major cause of death, disability, and socioeconomic burden, disproportionately affecting young individuals and their families.
Are we prepared for the next pandemic? New tools for measurement and assessment
Studies show that standard preparedness measures do not predict COVID-19 outcomes, suggesting new measures are needed. But evaluating metrics is more than prediction. Measurement science points the way to tools that capture operational capabilities , including coordination and decisionmaking.
Bridging the Gap: Potential Impact of Digital Health Interventions on Simultaneous Hypertension and Mental Health care
Hypertension and mental health challenges often co-occur but current care pathways lack simultaneous physical and mental health support. Here we describe the rationale for a feasibility RCT looking at the impact of a digital health tool (Holly Health) in a primary care setting.
Train Horns Save Hundreds of Lives, Yet Kill Thousands from Noise Exposure
Fatalities at railroad crossings decreased by several hundred (2007-2022), attributable in part to Federally-mandated train horns at crossings. Yet sleep disturbance from railway noise contributes significantly to the burden of disease, causal to thousands of disability-adjusted life years (DALY).
