Background. Candida auris, a multidrug-resistant yeast that causes invasive infections, was
first described in 2009 in Japan and has since been reported from several countries. …

Background Invasive aspergillosis is a well‐known complication of severe influenza pneumonia
with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). However, recent studies are reporting …

The total number, morbidity and mortality attributed to viraemic hepatitis C virus ( HCV )
infections change over time making it difficult to compare reported estimates from different years. …

Detailed, country‐specific epidemiological data are needed to characterize the burden of
chronic hepatitis C virus ( HCV ) infection around the world. With new treatment options …

We examine the relation between corporate diversification, real earnings management, and
firm value. Our analysis indicates that industrial diversification and the combination of …

In medical practices, the determination of enantiomeric ratio of the chiral drugs is very important
for their activities, bioavailabilities and biodegradation. Only homochiral medication is …

Ceramic matrix composites, a modern day replacement for specialized material applications
especially in aerospace and nuclear industries, involve expensive and elaborate …

The true burden of fungal infection in Pakistan is unknown. High-risk populations for fungal
infections [tuberculosis (TB), diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, asthma, cancer, …

This study reports for the first time, to our knowledge, descriptive epidemiological data for
188 invasive Candida isolates from Pakistan, including species identification and antifungal …

Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous dwellers of environmental niches and
are an established cause of natural and nosocomial infections. The incidence of NTM …