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Representation of Sickle Cell Disease Patients in Pediatric and Adult Care: What We Discovered Using Informatics for Integrating Biology and the Bedside (i2b2) Data

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Transitioning from pediatric to adult care is a high‐risk period for individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD). An initial observation at one academic medical center suggested a sex‐based disparity in clinic populations, prompting a national investigation.
Laurie J. Duckworth, Kholod Alhassan, Ada De La Osa, John Stephen, Yue Yao, Diana J. Wilkie   +5 more
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Vaccination in older adults with cancer and older cancer survivors

, 2021
Vaccination is one of the most effective means of preventing infections and should be widely promoted, especially in immunocompromised patients, such as older adults with cancer and older cancer survivors.
Negrete-Najar,Juan Pablo, Juan Pablo Negrete-Najar, Soto-Perez-de-Celis,Enrique, Arreola-Rodríguez,Alejandro, Ana Patricia Navarrete-Reyes, Enrique Soto-Perez-de-Celis, Alejandro Arreola-Rodríguez, Navarrete-Reyes,Ana Patricia   +7 more
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Clinical Frailty Scale and 12-month adverse health outcomes among community-dwelling older adults in Vietnam: a prospective cohort study

Frontiers in Medicine
BackgroundFrailty is an important predictor of adverse health outcomes in older adults, but evidence from community settings in Vietnam remains limited.
Ha Bich Thi Trinh, Ha Bich Thi Trinh, Kien Gia To, Tan Van Nguyen, Tan Van Nguyen, Tan Van Nguyen   +5 more
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Uncovering Inequities: The Role of Social Determinants of Health in Hospitalized Adolescents and Young Adults With Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a common condition among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) and is the leading cause of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in this population. Growing evidence suggests that social determinants of health (SDOH) influence menstrual bleeding patterns, access to care, and treatment. However, no studies have
Maria Carter‐Febres, Cristina Tarango, Ashley Childress, Chunyan Liu, Evan Thomas, Jennifer Pomales, Eric S. Mullins   +6 more
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The Role of Coping Humour in the Physical and Mental Health of Older Adults [PDF]

Objectives - This study examined the associations among coping humor, other personal/social factors, and the health status of community-dwelling older adults. Method - Survey questionnaires were completed with 73 community dwelling older adults. Included
Elsa Marziali, Lynn McDonald, Peter Donahue   +2 more
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Self-harm in older adults: Systematic review

, 2019
Background Self-harm is a major public health concern. Increasing ageing populations and high risk of suicide in later life highlight the importance of identification of the particular characteristics of self-harm in older adults.
Lisa Dikomitis, Opeyemi Babatunde, M. Isabela Troya, Kay Polidano, Carolyn A. Chew-Graham, Bernadette Bartlam, McCloskey, E.   +6 more
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Facilitating clinical application of a dimensional model for personality disorders across the entire adult lifespan: thresholds for dysfunction and a multi-method approach

Frontiers in Psychology
IntroductionThe classification of personality disorders (PDs) may be enhanced by dimensional models such as the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD) and the ICD-11.
Morag Facon, Eva Dierckx, Eva Dierckx, Sebastiaan P. J. van Alphen, Sebastiaan P. J. van Alphen, Sebastiaan P. J. van Alphen, Selinay Surer, Gina Rossi   +7 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Tuberculosis among older adults – time to take notice

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2015
Knowledge that older people are vulnerable to develop tuberculosis is rarely considered in developing country settings. According to 2010 Global Burden of Disease estimates, the majority of tuberculosis-related deaths occurred among people older than 50;
Joel Negin, Seye Abimbola, Ben J. Marais
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Establishing an Apheresis Medicine Program in a Resource‐Constrained Setting: A 5‐Year Experience From Lagos, Nigeria

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Establishing a comprehensive apheresis medicine program in a resource‐constrained setting presents significant structural, financial, and logistical challenges. Despite the growing clinical importance of apheresis services globally, published experience from sub‐Saharan Africa remains sparse.
Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Rasheed A. Balogun   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source