Ultraviolet-C (UVC) disinfection has gained considerable attention as a continuous, real-time method to mitigate the transmission of airborne pathogens within aircraft cabins. Recent investigations have demonstrated its potential to inactivate viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and other emerging infectious agents in situ, thereby reducing both immediate infection risks and broader public health burdens. This commentary evaluates how continuous UVC disinfection-applied in tandem with...

Sjögren's disease, an autoimmune disorder characterized by the presence of circulating autoantibodies and lymphocytic infiltrates in salivary glands, predominantly affects women later in life. By leveraging genetically heterogeneous UM-HET3 mice, this study tested the hypothesis that female sex and aging interact to shape susceptibility to autoimmunity and salivary gland inflammation. Female and male UM-HET3 mice were evaluated across the adult lifespan for the development of glandular...

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CONCLUSION: NTDs represent a significant public health concern in southern Ethiopia, with anencephaly and spina bifida being the most prevalent types. No significant linear trend was observed over the five-year period. Most hotspot districts are located within Ethiopia's Great Rift Valley. Strengthening prenatal NTD screening, establishing a national digital birth and birth defect registry, and promoting periconceptional folic acid supplementation alongside nutrition education are critical for...