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Risk models and scores for metabolic syndrome: systematic review protocol

BMJ Open, 2019
Introduction Metabolic syndrome ‘a clustering of risk factors which includes hypertension central obesity, impaired glucose metabolism with insulin resistance and dyslipidaemia’ affects approximately 20%–25% of the global adult population.
Gurch Randhawa, Musa Saulawa Ibrahim, Dong Pang   +2 more
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Impact of an enhanced screening program on the detection of non-AIDS neoplasias in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection

Trials, 2021
Background The incidence of non-AIDS defining cancer (NADC) is higher in people living with HIV (PLWH) than in the general population, and it is already one of the leading causes of death in the HIV-infected population. It is estimated that the situation
M. Masiá, S. Padilla, G. Estañ, J. Portu, A. Silva, A. Rivero, A. González-Cordón, L. García-Fraile, O. Martínez, E. Bernal, C. Galera, V. Boix Martínez, J. Macias, M. Montero, D. García-Rosado, M. J. Vivancos-Gallego, J. Llenas-García, M. Torralba, J. A. García, V. Agulló, M. Fernández-González, F. Gutiérrez, E. Martínez, IMPAC-NEO Study Group   +23 more
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Early Body Mass Index z‐Score Change and Resolution of Severe Malnutrition in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia in a Low‐Income Setting: A Prospective Single‐Arm Extension Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) in low‐income settings are at risk of severe malnutrition, but optimal nutritional management has not been established. We evaluated an intensified ready‐to‐use therapeutic food (RUTF) regimen in children with persistent severe malnutrition after initial treatment and assessed whether early ...
Safiya Gambo, Shehu Umar Abdullahi, Hassan Adam Murtala, Halima Kabir, Khadija A. Shamsu, Sari A. Acra, Virginia A. Stallings, Mark Rodeghier, Michael R. DeBaun, Lauren J. Klein   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

A user-centred implementation strategy for tuberculosis contact investigation in Uganda: protocol for a stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised trial

BMC Public Health, 2023
Background Tuberculosis(TB) is among the leading causes of infectious death worldwide. Contact investigation is an evidence-based, World Health Organisation-endorsed intervention for timely TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention but has not been widely ...
Achilles Katamba, Amanda J Gupta, Patricia Turimumahoro, Emmanuel Ochom, Joseph M Ggita, Suzan Nakasendwa, Leah Nanziri, Johnson Musinguzi, Rachel Hennein, Moorine Sekadde, Colleen Hanrahan, Raymond Byaruhanga, Erez Yoeli, Stavia Turyahabwe, Adithya Cattamanchi, David W Dowdy, Jessica E Haberer, Mari Armstrong-Hough, Noah Kiwanuka, J. Lucian Davis   +19 more
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Central Nervous System Tumors Among Infants in Canada: A Report From CYP‐C

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Central nervous system (CNS) tumors in infants are rare, pose unique clinical challenges, and lack large‐scale evidence‐based data to guide management. This study seeks to describe CNS tumors in Canadian infants and to compare their outcomes with those of older children.
Samuel Sassine, Hallie Coltin, Sylvia Cheng, Lucie Lafay‐Cousin, Vanan Issai Magimairajan, Craig Erker, Stéphanie Vairy, Lynette Bowes, Adam Fleming, Donna Johnston, Sarah McKillop, Roona Sinha, Julie Bennett, Christina Coleman, Laura Wheaton, Shayna Zelcer, Samuele Renzi, Thai Hoa Tran   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

New Insights on Molecular Autopsy in Sudden Death: A Systematic Review

Diagnostics
Sudden unexpected deaths often remain unresolved despite forensic examination, posing challenges for pathologists. Molecular autopsy, through genetic testing, can reveal hidden causes undetectable by standard methods.
Luca Tomassini, Giulia Ricchezze, Piergiorgio Fedeli, Massimo Lancia, Cristiana Gambelunghe, Francesco De Micco, Mariano Cingolani, Roberto Scendoni   +7 more
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Nationwide monitoring of end-of-life care via the Sentinel Network of General Practitioners in Belgium: the research protocol of the SENTI-MELC study

BMC Palliative Care, 2007
Background End-of-life care has become an issue of great clinical and public health concern. From analyses of official death certificates, we have societal knowledge on how many people die, at what age, where and from what causes. However, we know little
Drieskens Katrien, Bossuyt Nathalie, Deschepper Reginald, Van Casteren Viviane, Van den Block Lieve, Bauwens Sabien, Bilsen Johan, Deliens Luc   +7 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Study protocol of a telephone problem-solving intervention for Spanish-speaking caregivers of veterans post-stroke: an 8-session investigator-blinded, two-arm parallel (intervention vs usual care), randomized clinical trial

BMC Primary Care, 2023
Background Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and the main cause of long-term disability in the United States. The significant risk factors of stroke among Hispanics are well-documented.
I. Magaly Freytes, Magda K. Schmitzberger, Naiomi Rivera-Rivera, Janet Lopez, Keryl Motta-Valencia, Samuel S. Wu, Tatiana Orozco, Jennifer Hale-Gallardo, Nathaniel Eliazar-Macke, Jennifer H. LeLaurin, Constance R. Uphold   +10 more
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Retrospective Analysis of Donor Lymphocyte Infusions in Pediatric Patients With Mixed Chimerism After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT) is an essential therapy for several malignant and nonmalignant diseases, but relapse and graft loss remain the principal threats to its success. Routine monitoring of chimerism and minimal residual disease (MRD) enables early detection of imminent recurrence and guides ...
Carmen Junk, Sebastian Michaelis, Michaela Döring, Thomas Eichholz, Ursula Holzer, Martin Ebinger, Tim Flaadt, Rupert Handgretinger, Peter Lang, Jan Frederic Weller, Markus Mezger   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source