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Recent trends, risk factors, and disparities in low birth weight in California, 2005–2014: a retrospective study

open access: yesMaternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology, 2018
Background Low birth weight (LBW) is a leading risk factor for infant morbidity and mortality in the United States. There are large disparities in the prevalence of LBW by race and ethnicity, especially between African American and White women.
Anura W. G. Ratnasiri   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Aphanamixis polystachya: Pharmacological benefits, health benefits and other potential benefits

open access: yesPhytomedicine Plus, 2023
Aphanamixis polystachya is a medicinal plant of the Meliaceae family and has a rich history of traditional medicinal use. It is native to Southeast Asia and is commonly found in tropical regions. In this review, we have focused on the bioactive compounds,
Md.Sabbir Hossain   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Use of targeted therapies for advanced renal cell carcinoma in the Veterans Health Administration

open access: yesCancer Medicine, 2019
Background The objective of this study is to describe the use of targeted therapies for the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and overall survival (OS) among patients in clinical practice in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA ...
Sherrie L. Aspinall   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Food assistance is associated with decreased nursing home admissions for Maryland’s dually eligible older adults

open access: yesBMC Geriatrics, 2017
Background Although it has long been known that a broad range of factors beyond medical diagnoses affect health and health services use, it has been unclear whether additional income can decrease health service use.
Sarah L. Szanton   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Health benefits of tennis [PDF]

open access: yesBritish Journal of Sports Medicine, 2007
The aim of the study was to explore the role of tennis in the promotion of health and prevention of disease. The focus was on risk factors and diseases related to a sedentary lifestyle, including low fitness levels, obesity, hyperlipidaemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis. A literature search was undertaken to
Babette M, Pluim   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Benefits of interprofessional education in health care. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
This article examines some of the literature regarding the benefits of interprofessional education (IPE) in the field of health care. These benefits in relation to service users (and carers), higher education institutions, service providers and students ...
Chelvanayagam, Sonya, Illingworth, P.
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Temporal trends, patterns, and predictors of preterm birth in California from 2007 to 2016, based on the obstetric estimate of gestational age

open access: yesMaternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology, 2018
Background Preterm birth (PTB) is associated with increased infant mortality, and neurodevelopmental abnormalities among survivors. The aim of this study is to investigate temporal trends, patterns, and predictors of PTB in California from 2007 to 2016 ...
Anura W. G. Ratnasiri   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of the Affective and Cognitive Benefits of Exercise in Instagram on Users' Physical Activity [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of New Studies in Sport Management, 2023
The present research examined the effects of the affective and cognitive benefits of exercise in Instagram on users' physical activity through two consecutive studies.
Saeed Yousefi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Health Benefits of Exercise [PDF]

open access: yesCold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine, 2017
Overwhelming evidence exists that lifelong exercise is associated with a longer health span, delaying the onset of 40 chronic conditions/diseases. What is beginning to be learned is the molecular mechanisms by which exercise sustains and improves quality of life. The current review begins with two short considerations.
Gregory N, Ruegsegger, Frank W, Booth
openaire   +2 more sources

Health benefits and health claims of probiotics: bridging science and marketing [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Health claims for probiotics are evaluated by the Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies of the European Food Safety Authority. Despite a substantial amount of basic and clinical research on the beneficial effects of probiotics, all of the ...
Brummer, R.J.   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

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