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Prevalence and outcome of stress hyperglycaemia among severely malnourished children admitted to Mulago referral and teaching hospital in Kampala, Uganda

BMC Nutrition, 2018
Background Stress hyperglycaemia is a transient increase in blood glucose level during stressful events and is common in critically ill children. Several studies have demonstrated increased risk of mortality in these children.
Anita Tumwebaze, Elizabeth Kiboneka, Jamir Mugalu, Edward M. Kikabi, James K. Tumwine   +4 more
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Prevalence and Contributing Factors of Household Food Insecurity in Somalia: A Household‐Level Analysis

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Graphical abstract illustrating the study design, prevalence, and key contributing factors of household food insecurity in Somalia. ABSTRACT Somalia continues to experience a high burden of household food insecurity driven by recurrent climate shocks, protracted conflict, economic instability, displacement, and limited access to livelihoods and ...
Hassan Abdi Ahmed, Edwin Tito Magoti
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of maternal education on the development of severe acute malnourished children

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a grave form of undernutrition that has been recognized as a medical and social disorder. Various factors contribute to the development of SAM, but the impact of maternal education on the nutritional status ...
Vaishali Jain , Avyact Agrawal , Shivangi Tomar , Akhilendra Singh Parihar   +3 more
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Predictors of mortality among under-five children with severe acute malnutrition, Northwest Ethiopia: an institution based retrospective cohort study

Archives of Public Health, 2018
Background Globally, approximately 19 million children under 5 years are suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM). It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in low-income countries including Ethiopia.
Fasil Wagnew, Debrework Tesgera, Mengistu Mekonnen, Amanuel Alemu Abajobir   +3 more
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Food Safety Management and Mycotoxins Nexus: A Systematic Review of Mycotoxins Toxicity, Detoxification, Nutritional Impacts, and Economic Importance

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
The graphical abstract illustrates the interconnected relationship between food safety management, mycotoxin toxicity, and detoxification strategies, highlighting how preventive measures across the food chain can minimize mycotoxin contamination and reduce adverse health effects in humans/animals.
Chinaza Godswill Awuchi
wiley   +1 more source

Beyond Prediction: Data, Baselines, Explanation, and Causation in Machine Learning for Food Insecurity

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
The gains from machine learning in nowcasting and forecasting food insecurity are still small and limited and cannot be observed in all countries. This review summarizes the public resources for data, corrects common misconceptions about model requirements, and establishes baseline requirements, explanations, causal inference, and equity in operational
Shabnam Mehboob, Azman Abdullah, Gunesh Kumar, Samreen Memon, Naila Afghan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

An Overview of Foodborne Risks in Afghanistan

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Foodborne diseases represent a serious yet underrecognized public health burden in Afghanistan, a country shaped by decades of conflict, weak infrastructure, and limited regulatory capacity. This article provides a comprehensive overview of major foodborne risks in the country, including microbiological hazards, chemical contaminants, and ...
Mohammad Aman Ahmadzai, Shir Mohammad Samim, Ahmadullah Zahir   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Malnutrition among children of brick kiln workers in Mulshi taluka of Pune district

Discover Social Science and Health
Background Migrant contractual labourers working in brick kilns of India are vulnerable to poor health status. There is a dearth of studies on children of these workers, especially those in the toddler and preschool age.
Samir Barve, Reshma Patil, Rahul Maniyar, Revati Pathak   +3 more
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Treatment With the Shaker Head‐Lift Exercise in Head and Neck Cancer Patients With Radiation‐Induced Dysphagia: 12‐Month Results on Swallowing Function From a Randomized, Controlled Trial

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Dysphagia is a common side‐effect after radiotherapy in head and neck cancer patients. This randomized study aimed to evaluate the effect of the shaker head‐lift exercise (HLE) after 12 months with flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES). Methods Patients were randomly assigned to the intervention (n = 30) or the control
Signe Rödseth Smith, Caterina Finizia, Kerstin Petersson, Lisa Tuomi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Determinants of severe acute malnutrition among under five children in rural Enebsie Sarmidr District, East Gojjam Zone, North West Ethiopia, 2016

BMC Nutrition, 2018
Background Severe acute malnutrition is one of the major public health problems in developing countries having a devastating effect on the lives of many children under 5 years of age. In Ethiopia, there has been isolated studies conducted on malnutrition
Abate Awoke, Mulatu Ayana, Tenaw Gualu
doaj   +1 more source