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Neuropsychological and Educational Outcomes in Shwachman–Diamond Syndrome—A Report From the North American Shwachman–Diamond Syndrome Registry

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Shwachman–Diamond syndrome (SDS) is a rare autosomal recessive ribosomopathy characterized by bone marrow failure and multisystem involvement, with emerging evidence of associated neurocognitive impairment. Methods We conducted a retrospective study of 240 individuals with biallelic Shwachman–Bodian–Diamond syndrome (SBDS) mutations
Jane Koo, Melissa Gerstle, Leah Cheng, Richard Cooper, Katherine Coyne, Claire Dusa, Naomi E. Joffe, Diana Schwarz, Sarah Steltz, Akiko Shimamura, Kasiani C. Myers, Thea Quinton   +11 more
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Bicycle helmets and risky behaviour : A systematic review [PDF]

, 2019
A long-standing argument against bicycle helmet use is the risk compensation hypothesis, i.e., increased feelings of safety caused by wearing a helmet results in cyclists exhibiting more risky behaviour. However, past studies have found helmet wearing is
Radun, Igor,, Radun, Igor, Olivier, Jake, Radun, I, Esmaeilikia, Mahsa, Grzebieta, R ; https://orcid.org/, Esmaeilikia, M ; https://orcid.org/, Grzebieta, Raphael, Olivier, J ; https://orcid.org/   +8 more
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Selected aspects of risky sexual behaviour

Psychiatria i Psychologia Kliniczna
Purpose: This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of risky sexual behaviour, emphasising its multifaceted nature, underlying mechanisms, and effective intervention strategies. It also highlights critical gaps in existing research to guide future inquiry and public health policy development.
Katarzyna Żyłowska, Łukasz Święcicki   +1 more
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Sexual risky behaviours among the youth in Kenya.

Medicine Science | International Medical Journal, 2012
Youth accounted for approximately 50% of new HIV infections across the globe . Lack of condom use is associated with the HIV/STI risks. SSA have majority of the youth with multiple partners during the previous 12 months. Though since 2000, condom use has increased by 10% .A cross sectional study was conducted during the month of August 2011 to February
Dennis Magu, Marion Mutugi, Peter Wanzala, Lucy Ndahi   +3 more
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Early Body Mass Index z‐Score Change and Resolution of Severe Malnutrition in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia in a Low‐Income Setting: A Prospective Single‐Arm Extension Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) in low‐income settings are at risk of severe malnutrition, but optimal nutritional management has not been established. We evaluated an intensified ready‐to‐use therapeutic food (RUTF) regimen in children with persistent severe malnutrition after initial treatment and assessed whether early ...
Safiya Gambo, Shehu Umar Abdullahi, Hassan Adam Murtala, Halima Kabir, Khadija A. Shamsu, Sari A. Acra, Virginia A. Stallings, Mark Rodeghier, Michael R. DeBaun, Lauren J. Klein   +9 more
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Perceived HIV-protective benefits of male circumcision: Risk compensatory behaviour among women in Malawi.

PLoS ONE, 2019
BACKGROUND:Male circumcision (MC) reduces men's risk of contracting HIV by approximately 60% and has the potential to significantly alter HIV epidemics.
Blessings Msango Kapumba, Rebecca King
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Demographic determinants of risky sexual behaviours among senior high school students in the Hohoe municipality, Ghana

PAMJ Clinical Medicine, 2020
Introduction: Senior High School (SHS) students fall within the age group (15-24 years) hardest hit by HIV/AIDS. Since about 90% of HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is through heterosexual intercourse, it is assumed that these students engage
Lydia Watsi, Elvis Enowbeyang Tarkang
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Systematic review protocol of the effectiveness of HIV prevention interventions for reducing risky sexual behaviour among youth globally

BMJ Open, 2022
Introduction Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention interventions focused at reducing risky sexual behaviours are an important strategy for preventing HIV infection among youth (15–24 years) who continue to be vulnerable to the disease.
Sanmei Chen, Takanori Honda, Yoko Shimpuku, Fatch Welcome Kalembo, Fungai Mbengo, Maggie Zgambo, Ebenezer Afrifa-Yamoah   +6 more
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Risky Sexual Behaviour among University Students

International STD Research & Reviews, 2016
Introduction: Early sexual debut, having multiple sex partners, and non-use of condoms are some of the risky sexual behaviors among young people that makes them vulnerable to many health problems such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).Methods: A cross-sectional ...
Menon, J. Anitha, Mwaba, Sidney O. C, Thankian, Kusanthan, Lwatula, Clementian   +3 more
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Central Nervous System Tumors Among Infants in Canada: A Report From CYP‐C

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Central nervous system (CNS) tumors in infants are rare, pose unique clinical challenges, and lack large‐scale evidence‐based data to guide management. This study seeks to describe CNS tumors in Canadian infants and to compare their outcomes with those of older children.
Samuel Sassine, Hallie Coltin, Sylvia Cheng, Lucie Lafay‐Cousin, Vanan Issai Magimairajan, Craig Erker, Stéphanie Vairy, Lynette Bowes, Adam Fleming, Donna Johnston, Sarah McKillop, Roona Sinha, Julie Bennett, Christina Coleman, Laura Wheaton, Shayna Zelcer, Samuele Renzi, Thai Hoa Tran   +17 more
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