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Bibliometric and systematic analysis shows research from 1990 to 2020 reveals the versatility of magnetite nanoparticles and their evolving usage in a number of fields. Initially focusing on the environmental and industrial applications, to the biomedical applications. However, recent research highlights their toxicity and potential detrimental effects
Charlotte L. Fleming+3 more
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The article presents the results of a retrospective analysis of viral hepatitis B incidence in the Russian Federation from 2013 to 2017, taking into account the use of vaccines included into the National Immunisation Schedule and the Immunisation ...
L. M. Khantimirova+4 more
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A role for combined vaccination against hepatitis A and B? [PDF]
This report reviews hepatitis A and B immunization recommendations and assesses the potential role of a combined hepatitis vaccine. Although hepatitis A and B are very different diseases, overlap exists in their epidemiologic patterns.
Fessard, Christian, Keystone, Jay S.
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Abstract The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has an extensive literature documenting positive effects on infant health outcomes, specifically preterm birth, low birthweight, small size for gestational age, and infant mortality.
Evan D. Peet+3 more
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Influences of obesity on the immunogenicity of Hepatitis B vaccine
Objective: Hepatitis B vaccine is regarded as the most effective method for the prevention of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. However, several factors such as age, body mass index and immunocompetent state have been reported to be associated with ...
Fang Liu, Zhirong Guo, Chen Dong
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Positive HBs antigen in the absence of hepatitis B virus infection [PDF]
French recommendations for the screening of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection were updated in 2019 with the association of three markers: HBs Ag, anti-HBs Ab and anti-HBc Ab. These three markers allow identification of infected patients, vaccinated patients and patients who have been in contact with HBV. A positive HBs Ag is usually associated with HBV
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Occult hepatitis B infection among vaccinated cohort [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Occult hepatitis B is characterized by undetectable levels of surface antigen, but detectable levels of viral DNA and is becoming a major global threat due to: (i) the effect on the health of children born to carrier mothers despite the ...
A. Malik, Yasmin+4 more
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Health disparities in chronic liver disease
Abstract The syndemic of hazardous alcohol consumption, opioid use, and obesity has led to important changes in liver disease epidemiology that have exacerbated health disparities. Health disparities occur when plausibly avoidable health differences are experienced by socially disadvantaged populations.
Ani Kardashian+3 more
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Background and Objectives: Hepatitis B is a common chronic viral infection in humans. Universal use of hepatitis B vaccine is crucial for controlling the infection, but the duration of vaccine-induced immunity remains uncertain.
Majid Najafi-Asl+3 more
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Identification of novel neutralizing determinants for protection against HCV
Identification of novel neutralizing determinants for protection against hepatitis C virus. Abstract Background and Aims HCV evasion of neutralizing antibodies (nAb) results in viral persistence and poses challenges to the development of an urgently needed vaccine.
Garazi P. Alzua+12 more
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