The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders in China: A comprehensive meta-analysis [PDF]
, 2018 There are conflicting prevalence estimates of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in mainland China (China thereafter). This study is a comprehensive meta-analysis of the pooled prevalence of ASDs in the general population in China.
Cao, Xiao-Lan +10 more
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Estimating local chlamydia incidence and prevalence using surveillance data [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Understanding patterns of chlamydia prevalence is important for addressing inequalities and planning cost-effective control programs. Population-based surveys are costly; the best data for England come from the Natsal national surveys which ...
Lewis, J, White, PJ
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Precise role of H pylori in duodenal ulceration [PDF]
, 2006 The facts that H pylori infection is commoner in duodenal ulcer (DU) patients than in the normal population, and that eradication results in most cases being cured, have led to the belief that it causes DU. However, early cases of DU are less likely than
Hobsley, M, Holton, J, Tovey, FI
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The epidemiology of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in rural East Africa: A population-based study. [PDF]
, 2020 BackgroundChronic kidney disease (CKD) may be common among individuals living in sub-Saharan Africa due to the confluence of CKD risk factors and genetic predisposition.MethodsWe ascertained the prevalence of CKD and its risk factors among a sample of 3 ...
Atukunda, Mucunguzi +14 more
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Annales Academiae Medicae SilesiensisIntroduction: Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is characterized by left ventricle (LV) diastolic dysfunction. Impaired diastolic function induces pulmonary congestion and leads to postcapillary pulmonary hypertension (PH), which is ...
Julia Dołęga +6 more
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Prevalence and co-infection of Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum in Apodemus sylvaticus in an area relatively free of cats [PDF]
, 2011 The protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii is prevalent worldwide and can infect a remarkably wide range of hosts despite felids being the only definitive host.
A. P. COX +17 more
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The prevalence of domestic violence among pregnant women in Nigeria: a systematic review. [PDF]
, 2017 To identify, appraise, and synthesize research evidence on the prevalence of domestic violence (DV) among pregnant women in Nigeria. We conducted a systematic review of all published studies between April 2004 and June 2016.
Alo A. O. +15 more
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From thread to yarn, and yarn to thread: a complex case of persistent left superior vena cava
Annales Academiae Medicae SilesiensisIntroduction: Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a rare venous anomaly, occurring in 0.3–0.5% of the general population and up to 4.3% of patients with heart defects. It forms from the junction of the left subclavian and internal jugular veins,
Julia Dołęga +4 more
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Prognostic role of exercise intensity in familial Filamin C truncating variants
Open HeartBackground Truncating variants in the Filamin C (FLNCtv) gene are causative of highly arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathies. Guidelines remain controversial concerning competitive and high-intensity sports for FLNCtv carriers.
Flavio Luciano Ribichini +11 more
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Prevalence of Muscle Dysmorphia and Associated Health Activities in Male Medical Students in Karachi, Pakistan [PDF]
, 2020 Background: Muscle Dysmorphia (MD) is a subtype of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and is currently classified under anxiety disorders (subheading: Obsessive-compulsive disorder) in DSM 5. MD is hypothesized to affect the self-esteem and social outlook of
Arshad, N. (Noayna) +9 more
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