A Comprehensive Analysis on the Healthcare Systems in Latin America [PDF]
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 +5 more
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Attacking the public health crisis of hepatocellular carcinoma at its roots
Abstract As the third most common cause of cancer‐related death worldwide with significant mortality rates in the United States, hepatocellular carcinoma has strong association with cirrhosis and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) with a growing at‐risk population from the rise in chronic liver disease from alcohol use and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Hannah M. Lee +3 more
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The best QT correction formula in a non-hospitalized population: the Fasa PERSIAN cohort study
Background QT interval as an indicator of ventricular repolarization is a clinically important parameter on an electrocardiogram (ECG). QT prolongation predisposes individuals to different ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.
Mohammad Hosein Yazdanpanah +3 more
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Polyphenols as Suitable control for Obesity and Diabetes [PDF]
Modern life is characterized by physical inactivity and poor food choices, which is often a prerequisite for unhealthy weight gain and overweight/obesity.
Alexieva, Iordanka +4 more
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A systematic review on noncommunicable diseases among working women
The increasing involvement of women in the paid-labor market has led to multifactorial exposure towards the development of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
Idayu Badilla Idris +4 more
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Targeted Temperature Management in Pregnant Patients after Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Background: Targeted temperature management (TTM) is a standard care intervention following resuscitation, known to improve neurological outcomes in patients.
Sina Azadikhah Jahromi +4 more
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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 +3 more
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Inequities in Noncommunicable Diseases [PDF]
This report presents the findings of the research conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) on leading noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
Aldeon, Melanie P. +8 more
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Establishing What Constitutes a Healthy Human Gut Microbiome: State of the Science, Regulatory Considerations, and Future Directions. [PDF]
On December 17, 2018, the North American branch of the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI North America) convened a workshop "Can We Begin to Define a Healthy Gut Microbiome Through Quantifiable Characteristics?" with >40 invited academic ...
Antonopoulos +177 more
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Mindfulness interventions reduce blood pressure in patients with non-communicable diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Purpose Mindfulness based interventions (MBIs) are an emerging area of empirical study, not only in positive psychology, but also in clinical health care.
Abbott +39 more
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