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Forecasting models for leprosy cases: a scoping review protocol

BMJ Open, 2022
Introduction Leprosy is a neglected tropical disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae that mainly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract and the eyes.
Bruna Oliveira Ascef, Gustavo Laine Araújo de Oliveira, Carmelita Ribeiro Filha Coriolano, Haliton Alves De Oliveira Junior   +3 more
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Referral Patterns and Diagnostic Timeliness in Pediatric Cancer: A Hospital‐Based Study in Indonesia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Timely diagnosis and treatment are critical for improving survival among children with cancer. In low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), delays are common and may be influenced by fragmented referral pathways and diagnostic limitations.
Nur Melani Sari, Regina Hadi Putri, Fatimah Assyifa, Judith Spijkerman, Gertjan Johannes Kaspers, Susi Susanah   +5 more
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Northern Territory annual report 2012 - 2013

, 2020
The aim of the strategy is: ?To improve the health and wellbeing of all Territorians by reducing the incidence and impact of chronic conditions.? This strategy is a continuation of the past work of health leaders and reinforces the need for strategic ...
Chronic Conditions Strategy Unit
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Pedobarography as a clinical tool in the management of diabetic feet in New Zealand: a feasibility study

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2017
Background The peripheral complications of diabetes mellitus remain a significant risk to lower-limb morbidity. In New Zealand, risk of diabetes, comorbidity and lower-limb amputation are highly-differential between demographic groups, particularly ...
Jason K. Gurney, Uwe G. Kersting, Dieter Rosenbaum, Ajith Dissanayake, Steve York, Roger Grech, Anthony Ng, Bobbie Milne, James Stanley, Diana Sarfati   +9 more
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Development of a tool to estimate sugar and caloric contents in alcoholic beverages for a diabetes self-management program in Thailand

Heliyon, 2023
Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) is recommended as a standard of care for patients with diabetes worldwide. Alcohol consumption is one aspect mentioned within the DSMES program in Thailand where alcohol consumption is the highest ...
Thin Nyein Nyein Aung, Kanittha Thaikla, Nutchar Wiwatkunupakarn, Chanchanok Aramrat, Kanokporn Pinyopornpanish, Wichuda Jiraporncharoen, Orawan Quansri, Iliatha Papachristou Nadal, Sanjay Kinra, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon   +9 more
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RECTAL CONDITIONS IN CHRONIC CONSTIPATION [PDF]

Journal of the American Medical Association, 1917
Prima facie, nothing appears easier than the diagnosis of chronic constipation. Nevertheless, in not a few cases, it may be an exceedingly difficult task to determine accurately the etiologic factor. Many cases are due to mechanical causes which, not infrequently, are never recognized or even suspected.
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Language, Culture, and Cancer: Qualitative Insights Into Communication Disparities Among Spanish‐Speaking Caregivers of Children With Cancer

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Latino children are projected to make up nearly one‐third of United States (US) children by 2060, and many of their caregivers speak Spanish. Prior survey research has documented communication difficulties for Spanish‐speaking caregivers of children with cancer, but contemporary qualitative data are limited.
Jenny Ruiz, Alejandra Curbelo‐Paz, Sonia Morales, Elizabeth Contreras, Amy Houtrow, Scott H. Maurer, Judy C. Chang   +6 more
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Vaccine Hesitancy Affecting Pneumococcal Vaccine Refusal in Older Adults with Morbidities

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health
Introduction: Pneumonia is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, with Streptococcus pneumoniae being the most common cause. Older adults are particularly at risk. However, vaccination rates in Thailand remain low.
Woothikrai Chitaree, Nida Buawangpong, Thanachat Yotruangsri, Wichuda Jiraporncharoen, Kanokporn Pinyopornpanish   +4 more
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Task shifting of frontline community health workers for cardiovascular risk reduction: design and rationale of a cluster randomised controlled trial (DISHA study) in India

BMC Public Health, 2016
Background Effective task-shifting interventions targeted at reducing the global cardiovascular disease (CVD) epidemic in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) are urgently needed. Methods DISHA is a cluster randomised controlled trial conducted across
Panniyammakal Jeemon, Gitanjali Narayanan, Dimple Kondal, Kashvi Kahol, Ashok Bharadwaj, Anil Purty, Prakash Negi, Sulaiman Ladhani, Jyoti Sanghvi, Kuldeep Singh, Deksha Kapoor, Nidhi Sobti, Dorothy Lall, Sathyaprakash Manimunda, Supriya Dwivedi, Gurudyal Toteja, Dorairaj Prabhakaran, On behalf of DISHA study investigators   +17 more
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ENTEROCOLONIC CONDITIONS IN CHRONIC CONSTIPATION [PDF]

Journal of the American Medical Association, 1917
The fact that constipation has been and is under continuous discussion shows conclusively the lack of perfect knowledge emanating from any source. In this paper I shall include stasis and obstipation under the general term of constipation. No doubt there is an element of truth in the various explanations of constipation, but it may be safely asserted ...
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