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The Polio Model. Does it apply to polio? [PDF]

International Journal of Epidemiology, 2002
According to the polio model, severity of disease increases with age at infection. Firstborn children and people belonging to small families are generally infected later and should accordingly have a higher risk of severe polio. However, this model does contradict other explanations of severity of childhood infections including the intensive-exposure ...
Nielsen, Nete Munk, Aaby, Peter, Wohlfahrt, Jan, Moølbak, Kåre, Melbye, Mads   +4 more
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Eradicating polio [PDF]

Science, 2015
On 20 September 2015, the Global Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication (GCC) declared that type 2 wild poliovirus had been eradicated. The GCC examined reports from 189 of 195 countries around the world and studied separate data [held by the World Health Organization (WHO)] from the remaining countries.
Anthony, Adams, David M, Salisbury
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Post-polio syndrome – polio’s legacy

Clinical Medicine, 2010
One of the first descriptions of late-onset muscle weakness following poliomyelitis was made in 1875 by Raymond, who presented a 19-year-old man to Charcot. The patient had residual paresis of his left arm and leg from infantile paralysis at the age of 6 months.
Bridgens, Ruth, Sturman, Steve, Davidson, Craig   +2 more
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The polio endgame [PDF]

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2014
Paralytic poliomyelitis is a disease that became a public health issue at the beginning of the twentieth century and was more or less eliminated in developed countries by the early 1970s. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative of WHO has now eradicated endemic polio from all but three countries although re-introductions occur.
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Neurolathyrism in Sub‐Saharan Africa—Assessing the Neurotoxic Risks of Lathyrus sativus Amid Drought and Food Security Challenges

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Representation of grass pea consumption in drought‐stricken sub‐Saharan Africa sustains nutrition, but excess β‐ODAP exposure due to multiple reasons triggers neurolathyrism, a progressive neurotoxic disorder. ABSTRACT Neurolathyrism is a progressive motor neuron disease due to the consumption of Lathyrus sativus (grass pea) over long periods.
Biruk Demisse Ayalew, Muhammad Umar, Pakeezah Tabasum, Maria Qadri, Talha Farooq, Eskeatnaf Yosef Getachew, Zemichael Getu Alemayehu, Eden Haile Hagos, Hailemariam Shimelis Gebeyehu, Hanna Tsehay Abebe, Nuradin Abdi Ali, David Chinaecherem Innocent, Temesgen Mamo Sharew   +12 more
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Trends in hospitalizations for vaccine‐preventable diseases in the United States from 2014 to 2024

Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objectives Vaccination rates have declined in recent years, resulting in outbreaks of vaccine‐preventable diseases (VPDs) among children. We aimed to evaluate VPD hospitalization rates from 2014 to 2024 and to report associated trends in outcomes including intensive care utilization, mortality, readmissions, and costs.
Nathan M. Money, Erin Sullivan, Hannah Rector, Corrie E. McDaniel, Jessica L. Markham, Mersine A. Bryan   +5 more
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Epidemiological Signals, Knowledge Gaps, and Practice Considerations From the 2024 Functional Neurological Disorder Society International Meeting: A Conference Report With Narrative Synthesis

Medicine Bulletin, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The 2024 International Conference on Functional Neurological Disorders brought together clinicians, researchers, advocates, and service‐user representatives to discuss recent developments in functional neurological disorder and related functional disorders.
Yadira Velazquez‐Rodriquez, Jennifer Brown, Katherine Gill   +2 more
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Associations between activity limitations and participation restrictions in people with late effects of polio

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Late effects of polio (LEoP) are defined as new symptoms, for example, muscle weakness, fatigue, and pain, occurring many years after an acute polio infection. These impairments can lead to difficulties performing everyday activities (ie, activity limitations) that can reduce a person's ability to take part in society (ie, perceived
Nilla Andersson, Katja Appelin, Jan E Lexell, Eva Månsson Lexell   +3 more
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Recent progress on the development of hydrogel‐based microneedles for transdermal drug delivery

VIEW, EarlyView.
This study provides a comprehensive and up‐to‐date analysis of recent progress in HMN technology, covering fundamental transdermal delivery mechanisms and design principles, biomaterials used in HMN fabrication, drug loading and release strategies, and emerging therapeutic applications.
Mohammad Muhtasim Ittisaf, Salman Farsi Taharat, Md. Sadek Miah, Hasan Tasnim Salehin, M. Azam Ali, Shoeb Ahmed   +5 more
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Rationale for Recommending Varicella Vaccination Into the Swedish National Immunisation Programme

Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim Under Swedish law, a vaccination may be included in the National Immunisation Programme (NIP) if it effectively prevents transmission in the population, is cost‐effective and aligns with ethical and humanitarian principles. The Public Health Agency of Sweden (PHAS) evaluated these criteria for introducing varicella vaccination. Methods The
Annika Ersson, Kari Johansen, Sören Andersson   +2 more
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