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Trade openness and income inequality in developing countries [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
This paper discusses the distributive consequences of trade flows in developing countries (DCs). On the theoretical side, we argue that the interplays between international openness and technology adoption may constitute an important mechanism leading to
Meschi, Elena, Vivarelli, Marco
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Understanding why children die in high-income countries [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Many factors affect child and adolescent mortality in high-income countries. These factors can be conceptualised within four domains—intrinsic (biological and psychological) factors, the physical environment, the social environment, and service delivery.
Sidebotham, Peter   +9 more
core   +1 more source

Prevalence of osteoarthritis in lower middle- and low-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2021
Evidence from the Global Burden of Disease studies suggests that osteoarthritis (OA) is a significant cause of disability globally; however, it is less clear how much of this burden exists in low-income and lower middle-income countries.
Christian D. Mallen   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Minimal Important Change and Minimal Clinically Important Difference in Pain and Function With Exercise in Hip Osteoarthritis

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The objective of this study was to estimate the minimal important change (MIC) and minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for pain and physical function in individuals with hip osteoarthritis (OA) following a physiotherapist‐guided exercise intervention.
Yareni Guerrero   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cancer screening recommendations: an international comparison of high income countries

open access: yesPublic Health Reviews, 2018
Background Recommendations regarding cancer screening vary from country to country, and may also vary within countries depending on the organization making the recommendations.
Mark H. Ebell   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Top 100 #PCOS influencers: Understanding who, why and how online content for PCOS is influenced

open access: yesFrontiers in Endocrinology, 2022
BackgroundWith the exponential increase in digital space of social media platforms, a new group called social media influencers are driving online content of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) which eventually influences behaviour and decision-making ...
Maiar Elhariry   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Systematic review of low-income and middle-income country perceptions of visiting surgical teams from high-income countries

open access: yesBMJ Global Health, 2022
Background The shortage of surgeons, anaesthesiologists and obstetricians in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) is occasionally bridged by foreign surgical teams from high-income countries on short-term visits. To advise on ethical guidelines for such activities, the aim of this study was to present LMIC
Lotta Velin   +8 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Potential of productive waste management systems in low- income countries [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
In low- and middle-income countries, often neither waste nor wastewater are fully collected and treated, resulting in major impacts on the environment and health.
Jönsson, Håkan,   +2 more
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Mucocutaneous Disease Activity and Damage Accrual in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Analyses From the Asia‐Pacific Lupus Collaboration Longitudinal Cohort Study

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective This research article aims to describe the prevalence, associations, and health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) impact of mucocutaneous features of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods Data from the Asia‐Pacific Lupus Collaboration cohort were analyzed (2013–2021).
Amanda M. Saracino   +42 more
wiley   +1 more source

Journey Through Healthcare of People With Complications of Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study of Lived Experiences

open access: yesInternational Journal of Integrated Care
Background: Despite its overall good performance, the Belgium healthcare system scores less well in providing equal access to healthcare compared to other European countries.
Stijn De Baets   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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