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Air pollution and cancer daily mortality in Hangzhou, China: an ecological research

BMJ Open
Background Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to cancer incidence. However, the evidence is limited regarding the effect of short-term exposure to air pollution on cancer mortality.Objectives This study aimed to investigate associations ...
Yan Zhang, Biao Li, Zongxue Cheng, Kang Qin, Zhecong Yu, Caixia Jiang, Jue Xu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dengue Situation in Bangladesh: An Epidemiological Shift in terms of Morbidity and Mortality

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, 2019
The escalating dengue situation in Bangladesh has been emerging as a serious public health problem in terms of morbidity and mortality. Results of analysis of 40,476 cases of Bangladesh occurring during 2000–2017 indicated that 49.73% of the dengue cases
Pulak Mutsuddy, Sanya Tahmina Jhora, Abul Khair Mohammad Shamsuzzaman, S. M. Golam Kaisar, Md Nasir Ahmed Khan   +4 more
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Diabetes in Sub Saharan Africa 1999-2011: Epidemiology and Public Health Implications. A Systematic Review. [PDF]

, 2011
Diabetes prevalence is increasing globally, and Sub-Saharan Africa is no exception. With diverse health challenges, health authorities in Sub-Saharan Africa and international donors need robust data on the epidemiology and impact of diabetes in order to ...
Hall, Victoria, Henriksen, Ole, Lohse, Nicolai, Thomsen, Reimar W   +3 more
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Metabolic non-communicable disease health report of India: the ICMR-INDIAB national cross-sectional study (ICMR-INDIAB-17).

The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, 2023
R. Anjana, R. Unnikrishnan, M. Deepa, R. Pradeepa, N. Tandon, A. Das, Shashank R. Joshi, S. Bajaj, P. K. Jabbar, H. Das, Ajay Kumar, V. Dhandhania, A. Bhansali, P. Rao, Ankush K Desai, S. Kalra, Arvind Gupta, R. Lakshmy, S. Madhu, Nirmal Elangovan, S. Chowdhury, U. Venkatesan, R. Subashini, T. Kaur, R. Dhaliwal, V. Mohan   +25 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Non-communicable disease prevention policy process in five African countries authors

BMC Public Health, 2018
BackgroundThe increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in sub-Saharan Africa is causing further burden to the health care systems that are least equipped to deal with the challenge. Countries are developing policies to address major NCD risk
Pamela A. Juma, S. Mohamed, Beatrice L. Matanje Mwagomba, C. Ndinda, Clarisse Mapa-Tassou, M. Oluwasanu, O. Oladepo, O. Abiona, M. Nkhata, J. Wisdom, J. Mbanya   +10 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Comprehensive profiling of lncRNAs and mRNAs enriched in small extracellular vesicles for early noninvasive detection of colorectal cancer: diagnostic panel assembly and extensive validation

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Small extracellular vesicles are a promising source of diagnostic molecules. We conducted a comprehensive study, including transcriptome profiling and RT‐qPCR validation on large cohorts of samples. Diagnostic panels enabling sensitive detection of colorectal cancer and precancerous lesions were established. Some molecules were differentially expressed
Petra Vychytilova‐Faltejskova, Marketa Pavlikova, Lucie Pifkova, Robin Jugas, Tana Machackova, Lenka Radova, Milana Sachlova, Renata Bartosova, Tetiana Samoilenko, Zuzana Feckova, Jana Orlickova, Erika Slamova, Elleni Ponechal Michu, Dagmar Al Tukmachi, Michaela Ruckova, Martina Vodinska, Jan Kotoucek, Tina Catela Ivkovic, Marie Boudna, Lucia Bohovicova, Teodor Stanek, Jana Halamkova, Martin Svoboda, Vladimir Prochazka, Tomas Grolich, Zdenek Kala, Ondrej Slaby   +26 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pattern, correlates and implications of non-communicable disease multimorbidity among older adults in selected Indian states: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open, 2017
Objectives The objective of the present study was to estimate the proportion of older adults with non-communicable disease (NCD) multimorbidity, its correlates and implications in selected Indian states. Methods The study used data of 9852 older adults (≥
G. K. Mini, K. Thankappan
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Bridging the gap: Multi‐stakeholder perspectives of molecular diagnostics in oncology

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Although molecular diagnostics is transforming cancer care, implementing novel technologies remains challenging. This study identifies unmet needs and technology requirements through a two‐step stakeholder involvement. Liquid biopsies for monitoring applications and predictive biomarker testing emerge as key unmet needs. Technology requirements vary by
Jorine Arnouts, Senada Koljenović, Elise Daems, Karolien De Wael, Marc Peeters, Léon C. van Kempen, Greetje Vanhoutte, Karen Zwaenepoel, Timon Vandamme   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

A risk stratification approach to assessing for true cases of measles in a highly vaccinated population

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 2016
Objective: In Australia, the notification rate for measles fluctuates greatly between baseline and outbreak periods. We aimed to identify characteristics of notified cases that allow risk stratification in order to improve the efficiency of the public ...
Katherine Bond, Veronica Martin‐Gall, Lucinda Franklin, Brett Sutton   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Communicable Diseases and the Workplace [PDF]

, 2019
[Excerpt] Coming to work when we are sick raises some interesting questions: How contagious are we? Should we stay home? What could be done to prevent disease transmission to others, with its effects on absenteeism, performance, and efficiency, as well ...
Brown, Nellie J
core   +1 more source