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Targeted Temperature Management in Pregnant Patients after Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Targeted temperature management (TTM) is a standard care intervention following resuscitation, known to improve neurological outcomes in patients.
Sina Azadikhah Jahromi, Mina Ostovan, Razieh Zahedi, Zhila Rahmanian, Pegah Abdollahzadeh   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Correlation between Maternal Vitamin D and Thyroid Function in Pregnancy with Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes: A Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Endocrinology, 2022
Background. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women to investigate the relationship between vitamin D level and thyroid function. Methods. In this cross-sectional descriptive study, a total number of
Salma Ahi, Mohsen Adelpour, Iman Fereydooni, Naser Hatami   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Limited Contribution of Health Behaviours to Expanding Income-Related Chronic Disease Disparities Based on a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study in China [PDF]

, 2018
This study estimated the association of income and prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and hypertension, and then quantified the contribution of health behaviors to the association in China.
Frakes, Kaitlyn, Shen, Jay J,, Wang, Qing   +2 more
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Mapping Genetic Regulation of Transcription to Identify Functional Variants and Genes Associated with Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Integration of a pancreatic eQTL map with a GWAS meta‐analysis identifies 82 putative functional variants and 15 genes. The association between rs11102484 and pancreatic cancer risk is observed in a total of 5699 cases and 8467 controls. The G allele of rs11102484 weakens ZNF263 binding and the silencer‐promoter interaction, thereby increasing ST7L ...
Xiaoyang Wang, Hui Geng, Zhengyan Yao, Yuan Jiang, Can Chen, Zequn Lu, Shuangshuang Tian, Ming Zhang, Ruiyan Liu, Chenxi Feng, Bin Li, Xiaoping Miao, Jianbo Tian, Shaokai Zhang, Ying Zhu   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Protocol for the development of the WHO package of ear and hearing care interventions

BMJ Public Health
Introduction This protocol article describes the methodology that guides the development of the package of ear and hearing care interventions (PEHCI), led by the WHO.
Shelly Chadha, Carolina Der, Pallavi Mishra, Lauren K Dillard   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

“Big” Food, Tobacco, and Alcohol: Reducing Industry Influence on Noncommunicable Disease Prevention Laws and Policies [PDF]

, 2019
The food, tobacco and alcohol industries have penetrated markets in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with a significant impact on these countries’ burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
Gostin, Lawrence O., Reeve, Belinda
core   +1 more source

A Comprehensive Analysis on the Healthcare Systems in Latin America [PDF]

, 2019
This comprehensive report summarizes and analyzes the current state of healthcare in Latin America, specifically in the countries of Mexico, Brazil, the Northern Triangle (El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras), the Andean Region (Ecuador, Peru, and ...
Calderon, Melinda, Gallagher, Matt, Haque, Sarah, Jackson, Kelly, Khatry, Melissa, Solimano, Elena   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Measuring antibiotic availability and use in 20 low- and middle-income countries [PDF]

, 2020
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, Knowles, R, Magrini, N, Moja, L, Sharland, M, Siyam, A, Tayler, E   +6 more
core   +2 more sources

KCNJ2 is Required for NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation That Drives Allergic Airway Inflammation and Remodeling

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This study aims to evaluate the impact of the potassium channel KCNJ2 on asthma development. KCNJ2 promotes NLRP3 inflammasome activation through both Ca2+ influx and K+ efflux in airway epithelial cells, which drives allergic airway inflammation and remodeling, suggesting a promising therapeutic target for asthma.
Yachao Cui, Shumei Wu, Yang Peng, Yiqi Liu, Li Che, Shiying Chen, Feng Zhang, Dajiang Qin, Shiyue Li, Pixin Ran, Wenguang Yin   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Addressing food and nutrition security in South Africa: A review of policy responses since 2002 [PDF]

, 2018
Since 2002, a range of South African policies have attempted to address the disproportionate burden of food and nutrition insecurity on the population. Yet malnutrition among the poor has worsened.
Boatemaa, S., Drimie, S., Pereira, L.
core   +1 more source