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Hypertension in urban slums of southern India: Burden, awareness, health seeking, control and risk factor profile

Indian Heart Journal, 2023
Introduction: Hypertension is the leading risk factor for global disease burden. Inequalities in health among urban poor and non-poor is a matter of concern. The current study was done to estimate the prevalence of hypertension and to describe the health
P.S. Rakesh, B.A. Renjini, Sreelakshmi Mohandas, Jaideep Menon, Mathews Numpelil, Aswathy Sreedevi, Beena Vasudevan   +6 more
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Structures of mycobacterial 3‐methylcrotonyl‐CoA carboxylase reveal carrier‐domain translocation between catalytic sites

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Mycobacterial 3‐methylcrotonyl‐CoA carboxylase uses a mobile biotin‐carrying domain to shuttle a carboxyl group between two catalytic sites, enabling carboxylation of 3‐methylcrotonyl‐CoA during leucine breakdown. Cryo‐electron microscopy captures the carrier at both sites and reveals an inward loop movement that may prevent futile rebinding to the ...
Ajit Yadav, Bogdan I. Florea, Sebastian Geibel   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigating the Factors Affecting Out-of-Pocket in Hospitals Affiliated to Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

Rāhburdhā-yi Mudīriyyat dar Niẓām-i Salāmat, 2019
Background: Out-of-pocket is one of the most important payment methods in Iran's health system, which has negative impacts on equity and pushes the vulnerable groups into poverty.
Niloofar Alikhani, Mahya Abbasi, Alireza Fathi   +2 more
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IJCM_202A: Catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) due to diabetes mellitus among urban slum population of Agra city- An Observational study

Indian Journal of Community Medicine
Background: People with diabetes need extensive self-management support, medications, regular screening for and treatment of possible complications and comorbidities, all of which can increase out-of-pocket (OOP) costs in patients and their families ...
Lingareddy Prathyusha, Renu Agrawal, Geetu Singh, Sarvesh Kumar   +3 more
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Prospecting the protein design landscape

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
This review outlines the current state of various protein design approaches. We discuss the current possibilities enabled by recently released tools, highlight future avenues to pursue in protein design, and underscore the crucial role of key databases and resources for successful protein design workflows.
Jakob R. Riccabona, Katharina T. Stonig, Jens Meiler, Clara T. Schoeder, Monica L. Fernández‐Quintero   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Households of tuberculosis (TB) patients face high TB-related costs in Somalia

BMC Global and Public Health
Background The out-of-pocket spending and costs incurred by households affected by tuberculosis (TB) while accessing TB services in Somalia remain unclear.
Joseph Kuye, Ireneaus Sebit Sindani, Mukhtar Abdi Shube, Mohamed Jafar Salah, Abukar Ali Hilowle, Vianney Rusagara, Faith Ngima, Michael Lei Abaasiku, Stephen Balogun, Barinaadaa Afirima, Emmanuel Olashore, Abiodun Hassan   +11 more
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IJCM_236A: Out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare among geriatric population in central Kerala

Indian Journal of Community Medicine
Background: India is facing dual challenges caused by a rapid increase in burden of non-communicable diseases, marking epidemiological transition and an unprecedented expansion of geriatric population.
Merin Mariam Roy, Jose Vincent
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Exploring dynamics in catastrophic health care expenditure in Nigeria

Health Economics Review, 2022
Background The Nigeria’s National Health Insurance Scheme aimed at making health care accessible and affordable since it’s became operational in 2005. However, many Nigerians still pay out of pocket for medical expenses, and this drive them to incurring ...
Henry C. Edeh
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The heterodimeric amino acid transporters (HAT) of the SLC7/SLC3 family: A structure−function relationships and relevance to human pathology

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Heterodimeric amino acid transporters consist of SLC7 and SLC3 family proteins arranged in a conserved structural organization. They regulate nutrient transport across cell membranes, supporting essential cellular functions. These transporters also contribute to xenobiotic/drug uptake and distribution.
Mariafrancesca Scalise, Tiziano Mazza, Raffaella Scanga, Lara Console, Michele Galluccio, Cesare Indiveri   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Determination of Direct and Indirect Costs Incurred by Tuberculosis Patients During Diagnosis and Treatment in Urban Areas of South Gujarat: A Mixed Method Approach

Indian Journal of Community Medicine
Though many initiatives and monetary benefits are incorporated under RNTCP/NTEP, many patients might incur some out-of-pocket expenditure (OOP) related to diagnosis, treatment, and hospitalization. Such costs lead to further poverty and default.
Rutu Buch, Rahul Damor, J. K. Kosambiya
doaj   +1 more source