The global burden of tuberculous meningitis in adults: A modelling study

Published on December 16, 2021

Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is the most lethal form of tuberculosis. The incidence and mortality of TBM is unknown due to diagnostic challenges and limited disaggregated reporting of treated TBM by existing surveillance systems. The study aimed to estimate the incidence and mortality of TBM in adults (15+ years) globally. PLOS Global Public Health

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Canine leishmaniosis in Tunisia: Growing prevalence, larger zones of infection

December 16, 2021
This epidemiological survey highlighted that CanL infection in dog populations is prevalent in all bioclimatic areas in Tunisia and confirms the ongoing spread of the infection of dogs in arid zones. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases

Impact of expanded strong opioid availability on opioid prescription patterns in patients with cancer: A population-wide cohort study in Taiwan

December 16, 2021
Increased therapeutic options in strong opioid prescriptions led opioid prescription patterns to evolve towards international cancer pain management guidelines. In addition, increased accessibility to a wider range of different strong opioids may facilitate more efficient opioid titration and rotation - and thus decrease, not increase, the opioid usage. The Lancet Regional Health Western Pacific