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  • Seasonal influenza vaccine knowledge and attitudes among pregnant women: a cross-sectional study in Palestine | BMC Public Health

    Seasonal influenza vaccine knowledge and attitudes among pregnant women: a cross-sectional study in Palestine | BMC Public Health

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    Influenza infection poses significant risks to pregnant women, including complications for both the mother and fetus. Despite global recommendations promoting influenza vaccination during pregnancy, uptake remains low in many regions….

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  • 22 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in KP’s Bannu: ISPR – Dawn

    1. 22 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in KP’s Bannu: ISPR  Dawn
    2. Three TTP terrorists killed in Dera Ismail Khan  The Express Tribune
    3. President lauds security forces for successful operation against Fitna al-Khwarij  The Nation…

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  • Using MediaPipe to track upper-limb reaching movements after stroke: a proof-of-principle study | Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation

    Using MediaPipe to track upper-limb reaching movements after stroke: a proof-of-principle study | Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation

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