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Referral Practices and Utilisation of Paediatric Oncology Physiotherapy Services in Ghana: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Physical rehabilitation is highly recognised in improving the quality of life of cancer survivors through prehabilitation, sequelae management and palliative care, yet its integration into routine care in Ghana has not been characterised, leading to potential gaps in service access.
Dorothy Ekua Adjabu, Philip Junior Nyarko, Precious Madzimbe, Kofi Adesi Kyei, Tawagidu Mohammed, Sandra Banini   +5 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Expert consensus on diagnostic management specification and biomarker disclosure for subjective cognitive decline

Chinese Journal of Contemporary Neurology and Neurosurgery
The concept of subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is currently receiving much attention, as SCD has a high risk of transitioning to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia.
Neurodegenerative Disease Special Committee, China Association for Promotion of Health Science and Technology
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Bilirubin and risk of ischemic heart disease in Korea: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study [PDF]

Epidemiology and Health, 2019
OBJECTIVES Bilirubin is an endogenous antioxidant that protects cells against oxidative stress. Increased plasma levels of bilirubin have been associated with a reduced risk of ischemic heart disease (IHD) in previous studies.
Christina Jeon, Ji-Young Lee, Sun Ju Lee, Keum Ji Jung, Heejin Kimm, Sun Ha Jee   +5 more
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Experience With Performing Rheocarna Therapy via the Single‐Needle Method for Treatment of Chronic Limb‐Threatening Ischemia

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This study investigated the safety and efficacy of single‐needle Rheocarna therapy for chronic limb‐threatening ischemia (CLTI) with wounds. Methods Six patients with CLTI involving ulcers unresponsive to revascularization underwent single‐needle Rheocarna treatment.
Yasutaka Yamauchi, Rie Tanaka, Reona Kawahira, Shingo Nabeta, Kouhei Naoi, Kazuhito Kitajima, Akira Wada, Tomonari Takagi, Norihiko Ohura, Akira Miyamoto   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Whole genome sequencing of increased number of azithromycin-resistant Shigella flexneri 1b isolates in Ontario

Scientific Reports, 2023
Azithromycin (AZM) resistance among Shigella is a major public health concern. Here, we investigated the epidemiology of Shigella flexneri serotype 1b recovered during 2016–2018 in Ontario, to describe the prevalence and spread of AZM resistance.
Alefiya Neemuchwala, Sandra Zittermann, Karen Johnson, Dean Middleton, Patrick J. Stapleton, Vithusha Ravirajan, Kirby Cronin, Vanessa G. Allen, Samir.N. Patel   +8 more
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Effectiveness of Resistance Intradialytic Exercise Compared to Aerobic Intradialytic Exercise for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis commonly experience reduced physical function, fatigue, poor sleep quality, and impaired health‐related quality of life. Intradialytic exercise has been proposed as a non‐pharmacological strategy to improve these outcomes.
Klebson da Silva Almeida, Gisela Cristiane Miyamoto, Daniel da Costa Torres, Ian Setubal Reis Chaves, Jonas do Carmo Paschoalin, Braúlio Lima Nascimento, Luciana Dias Chiavegato   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Kids Out; evaluation of a brief multimodal cluster randomized intervention integrated in health education lessons to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior among eighth graders

BMC Public Health, 2019
Background Most Finnish adolescents are not sufficiently physically active. Health education (HE) provides beneficial starting point for physical activity (PA) promotion in schools. This study evaluates an intervention integrated into three HE lessons to
M. Aittasalo, A-M Jussila, K. Tokola, H. Sievänen, H. Vähä-Ypyä, T. Vasankari   +5 more
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Facilitators, Barriers, and Structural Determinants of Physical Activity in Nulliparous Pregnant Women: A Qualitative Study

Journal of Pregnancy, 2022
Aims & Backgrounds. Reduced physical activity in pregnant women is highly stemmed from their misconceptions and attitudes during pregnancy. This study is aimed at recognizing the facilitators, barriers, and structural factors that influence activity ...
Leila Kianfard, Shamsaddin Niknami, Farkhonde Amin SHokravi, Sakineh Rakhshanderou   +3 more
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Evaluation of the implementation of Get Healthy at Work, a workplace health promotion program in New South Wales, Australia

, 2022
Issue addressed Get Healthy at Work (GHaW) is a statewide program to reduce chronic disease risk among NSW workers by helping them make small changes to modifiable lifestyle chronic disease risk factors and create workplace environments that support ...
Rissel, C, Grunseit, A, McElduff, S, Ibrahim, I, Khanal, S, Portors, C, Indig, D, Lloyd, B   +7 more
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