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Infectious Disease
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis shows integrated MDA reduces yaws attendances in Papua New Guinea
Four-drug treatment lowered yaws cases in Papua New Guinea communities significantly
This comparative observational study and systematic review with network meta-analysis evaluates yaws control strategies in under-reached com…
A new review shows that giving four medicines together greatly reduced yaws cases in Papua New Guinea. People saw fewer skin problems and fe…
May 14, 2026
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Cohort
Open cyst deroofing plus albendazole shows low recurrence in pediatric cystic echinococcosis
Kids in Jordan get surgery for parasitic cysts with low return rates
This retrospective cohort study of 41 pediatric patients in Northern Jordan found that open cyst deroofing combined with albendazole resulte…
A new look at kids in Jordan shows surgery and medicine can stop dangerous parasites from returning after treatment
Frontiers
Apr 29, 2026
Infectious Disease
Cross-sectional review of mass drug administration impact on lymphatic filariasis elimination in Nepal
Mass drug administration reduces lymphatic filariasis in most Nepal districts
This cross-sectional epidemiological monitoring survey review assesses lymphatic filariasis transmission in six endemic districts of Nepal f…
A survey of over 7,000 people in Nepal found that mass drug administration lowered infection rates in most areas, though three sites still n…
medRxiv
Apr 24, 2026