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Measuring antibiotic availability and use in 20 low- and middle-income countries [PDF]
Objective To assess antibiotic availability and use in health facilities in low- and middle-income countries, using the service provision assessment and service availability and readiness assessment surveys.
Hsia, Y+6 more
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Objective Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. Almost everyone with fibromyalgia has sleep problems. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of current interventions for the management of fibromyalgia‐related sleep problems.
Jemma Hudson+11 more
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Maternal depression in low- and middle-income countries [PDF]
Maternal depression is an enormous, neglected public health problem in low- and middle-income countries (LAMICs). Evidence is accumulating to guide intervention, focused on integrating mental health care into routine maternal and child health care through a task sharing approach.
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Objective Walk With Ease (WWE) is a six‐week arthritis‐appropriate evidence‐based physical activity program traditionally offered in a face‐to‐face format. Because many populations encounter participation barriers to in‐person programs, WWE was modified for telephone delivery (WWE‐T).
Christine A. Pellegrini+5 more
wiley +1 more source
Global neurosurgery: the need of the hour for developing countries
Global neurosurgery is relatively a new sub-discipline of global surgery. It is an area of study, research, practice, and advocacy that focuses on enhancing health outcomes and promoting health equity for all individuals around the world who are ...
Ahtesham Khizar, Soha Zahid
doaj
Objective The increasing burden associated with low back pain (LBP) is a critical issue. This is a novel analysis of trends in risk factors for LBP aiming to identify risk factors that require further attention or consideration in global policies to reduce the burden of LBP.
Katharine E. Roberts+5 more
wiley +1 more source
Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in low- and middle-income countries: a scattered picture
Data on comprehensive population-based surveillance of antimicrobial resistance is lacking. In low- and middle-income countries, the challenges are high due to weak laboratory capacity, poor health systems governance, lack of health information systems ...
Katia Iskandar+16 more
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The Cost-Effectiveness of Hyperlipidemia Medication in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Review
Hyperlipidemia is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease – the leading cause of death globally. Increased understanding of the cost-effectiveness of hyperlipidemia treatment in low- and middle-income countries can guide approaches to hyperlipidemia ...
Muhammad Jami Husain+4 more
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Objective We estimated incidence rates of avoidable hospitalizations by persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) relative to the general population. Methods We identified individuals meeting a validated case definition for RA based on International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD‐9‐CM) and ICD‐10‐CA codes in years ...
Dani G. Contreras+6 more
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Bringing Financial Literacy and Education to Low and Middle Income Countries: The Need to Review, Adjust, and Extend Current Wisdom [PDF]
This paper presents a World Bank led and Russia trust fund financed work program to measure financial capability and the effectiveness of financial education in low and middle income countries.
Holzmann, Robert
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