Prostate Cancer Patterns and Trends in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa; 1998–2017
BackgroundGlobally, prostate cancer is rated the second most common cancer and the sixth leading cause of death. In South Africa, it is ranked as leading cancer among men. This study describes prostate cancer patterns and trends in the rural Eastern Cape
Thendo Michael Ramaliba +3 more
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Incidence of mild cognitive impairment and dementia in Parkinson's disease: The Parkinson's disease cognitive impairment study [PDF]
Background: Cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease (PD) includes a spectrum varying from Mild Cognitive Impairment (PD-MCI) to PD Dementia (PDD). The main aim of the present study is to evaluate the incidence of PD-MCI, its rate of progression to ...
Baschi R. +9 more
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Characterizing the spatial determinants and prevention of malaria in Kenya [PDF]
The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 3 is to ensure health and well-being for all at all ages with a specific target to end malaria by 2030.
Gopal, Sucharita +4 more
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ObjectiveDiabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with immune dysregulation, while sulfonylureas or biguanides have been linked to anti-inflammatory mechanisms.
Yu-Jih Su +7 more
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The epidemiology of canine leishmaniasis: transmission rates estimated from a cohort study in Amazonian Brazil [PDF]
We estimate the incidence rate, serological conversion rate and basic case reproduction number (R0) of Leishmania infantum from a cohort study of 126 domestic dogs exposed to natural infection rates over 2 years on Marajó Island, Pará State, Brazil.
Courtenay, O. +3 more
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Spatial Features of Covid-2019 Diffusion in Russian Regions: the View of the Transport Geographer
The purpose of the article was to analyze the spatial spread of COVID-2019 in the regions of Russia in comparison with European countries in 2020–21 from a transport-geographical point of view.
Sergey A. Tarkhov
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Investigation of Anaplasma marginale Seroprevalence in a Traditionally Managed Large California Beef Herd. [PDF]
Recent observations by stakeholders suggested that ecosystem changes may be driving an increased incidence of bovine erythrocytic anaplasmosis, resulting in a reemerging cattle disease in California.
Aly, Sharif S +4 more
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Randomised controlled trial of atraumatic versus standard needles for diagnostic lumbar puncture [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To compare the ease of use of atraumatic needles with standard needles for diagnostic lumbar puncture and the incidence of headache after their use. DESIGN: Double blind, randomised controlled trial.
Jamieson, D.R.S. +2 more
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Cancer incidence in Bucaramanga Metropolitan Area, 2000-2004. First five years report from population based cancer registry of Metropolitan Area of Bucaramanga. [PDF]
Cancer is one of the most common chronic diseases that cause high morbidity and mortality. In the evaluation of all illnessand its impact on the community, a surveillance system becomes necessary to allows us to know its incidence.
Erika Eliana Meza Durán +1 more
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Prostate cancer incidence in Golestan province, Iran (2004) [PDF]
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and therefore represents a major problem in public health.The aim of this study was to find and evaluate province-specific estimate of incidence in males by age groups for prostate cancer in Golestan ...
Kabir, M.J., Marjani, A.
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