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Epidemiology and Genetic Epidemiology
, 2008 This chapter focuses on descriptive analysis in genetic epidemiology and some of its links with mainstream epidemiology. It starts with incidence and prevalence, briefly reviewing some of the relevant statistical methods, and then moves on to consider ...
J. M. Bowden +5 more
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The birth of Emerging Themes in Epidemiology: a tale of Valerie, causality and epidemiology. [PDF]
, 2004 Emerging Themes in Epidemiology (ETE) is a new, online, Open Access peer-reviewed journal. The Journal is unique in that it was conceived and is managed by research degree students in epidemiology and related public health fields.
Tam Clarence C +3 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Adult survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are at risk of reduced exercise capacity, decreased physical activity levels, persistent fatigue, and neurocognitive deficits. The aim was to investigate exercise capacity and physical activity levels of adult survivors of childhood ALL and their associations with ...
Laura Jess +5 more
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International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 2017 Objectives: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) (J84.1 by the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision – ICD-10) is a rare disease of unknown cause.
Ewa Niewiadomska +2 more
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JGH Open, 2020 Background and Aim Epidemiological studies of colorectal cancer (CRC) in South Africa (SA) have been poorly characterized. Black and white SA population groups have demonstrated distinct CRC clinical presentations, suggesting that black SA patients ...
Michelle McCabe +4 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Purpose To explore caregivers' experiences and perceptions of the nutritional challenges faced by children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment, including oral intake and the use of nutritional support. Methods This was a qualitative study based on focus groups with parents and caregivers at a Brazilian pediatric oncology hospital ...
Danyelle Apparecida Balsamão Marques +5 more
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The descriptive epidemiology of epilepsy—A review [PDF]
Epilepsy Research, 2009 Epilepsy is a chronic disease experienced by millions and a cause of substantial morbidity and mortality. This review summarizes prevalence and incidence studies of epilepsy that provided a clear definition of epilepsy and could be age-adjusted: requirements if comparisons across studies are to be made.
Poonam Nina, Banerjee +2 more
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, 2014 The concept of meta-epidemiology has been introduced with considering the methodological limitations of systematic review for intervention trials. The paradigm of meta-epidemiology has shifted from a statistical method into a new methodology to close ...
Jong-Myon Bae
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a common condition among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) and is the leading cause of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in this population. Growing evidence suggests that social determinants of health (SDOH) influence menstrual bleeding patterns, access to care, and treatment. However, no studies have
Maria Carter‐Febres +6 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Establishing a comprehensive apheresis medicine program in a resource‐constrained setting presents significant structural, financial, and logistical challenges. Despite the growing clinical importance of apheresis services globally, published experience from sub‐Saharan Africa remains sparse.
Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola +4 more
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