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Upregulation of PD-1/PD-L1 and downregulation of immune signaling pathways lead to more severe visceral leishmaniasis in undernutrition mice

Parasites & Vectors
Background Leishmaniasis is mainly prevalent in tropical and subtropical developing countries, where chronic undernutrition often co-exists. Undernutrition is reported to promote the progression of leishmaniasis, but its immune mechanisms have not been ...
Jinlei He, Jianhui Zhang, Xuechun Liao, Yuying Xiao, Jiao Li, Zhiwan Zheng, Dali Chen, Jianping Chen   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

The prevalence of undernutrition upon hospitalization in children in a developing country: A single hospital study from Malaysia

Pediatrics and Neonatology, 2017
Undernourished children who require hospital care have a longer duration of hospitalization and respond poorly to modern medical therapy. The objective of the present study was to ascertain the nutritional status of children admitted to a pediatric ...
Way-Seah Lee, Zulfadly Ahmad
doaj   +1 more source

Nutritional Status of Adolescent Girls from Rural Communities of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia [PDF]

, 2009
Background: Addressing the nutritional needs of adolescents could be an important step towards breaking the vicious cycle of intergenerational malnutrition. Objective: Assess nutritional status of rural adolescent girls. Design: Cross-sectional. Methods:
Girmay, G., Hagos, F., Kruseman, G., Linderhof, V.G.M., Mekonen, Y., Mulugeta, A., Stroecker, B., Zenebe, A.   +7 more
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Faecal Microbiota Transplantation in Anorexia Nervosa: A Systematic Review of Methodologies, Outcomes, and Challenges With Recommendations for Future Studies

European Eating Disorders Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe psychiatric disorder displaying an altered gut microbiome. Faecal microbiome transplantation (FMT) has emerged as a powerful research tool and potential treatment option in AN due to the microbiome‐gut‐brain axis. Current studies are limited and reveal variable FMT protocols.
Anna C. Thelen, Nele M. Korten, Larissa Blischke, Clara Voelz, Cordian Beyer, Jochen Seitz, Stefanie Trinh   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The prevalence of undernutrition and associated risk factors in people with tuberculosis in Lao People's Democratic Republic.

PLoS ONE
ObjectiveUndernutrition is common in individuals with tuberculosis (TB). There is a bidirectional association between having TB and undernutrition; undernutrition increases the risk of having active TB, and having TB worsen undernutrition by reducing ...
Donekham Inthavong, Hend Elsayed, Phonesavanh Keonakhone, Vilath Seevisay, Somdeth Souksanh, Sakhone Suthepmany, Misouk Chanthavong, Xaysomvang Keodavong, Phonesavanh Kommanivanh, Phitsada Siphanthong, Phengsy Sengmany, Buahome Sisounon, Jacques Sebert, Manami Yanagawa, Fukushi Morishita, Nobuyuki Nishikiori, Takuya Yamanaka   +16 more
doaj   +1 more source

The evolving nexus of women’s empowerment and child nutrition in India

Frontiers in Public Health
BackgroundIndia has one of the highest burdens of child undernutrition, globally. Undernutrition is a persistent challenge despite the country’s economic growth. Empowering women is essential in addressing child undernutrition since empowered mothers are
Bharti Singh, Shri K. Singh
doaj   +1 more source

BayesX: Analysing Bayesian structured additive regression models [PDF]

, 2003
There has been much recent interest in Bayesian inference for generalized additive and related models. The increasing popularity of Bayesian methods for these and other model classes is mainly caused by the introduction of Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC)
Brezger, Andreas, Kneib, Thomas, Lang, S.   +2 more
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Perinatal mortality in eastern Africa: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Every day, over 5000 stillbirths and more than 6000 newborn deaths are estimated to occur worldwide, the majority in sub‐Saharan Africa and South Asia. Estimates, however, rely on data that might underestimate these deaths. Further, outside major categories such as preterm birth, infection, and complications at delivery, little is ...
Yohanis Alemeshet Asefa, Assefa Tola Gemeda, Hannah Blencowe, Nega Assefa, Lars Åke Persson, Anna C. Seale   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nonlinear association of triglyceride‐glucose body mass index with all‐cause mortality in postmenopausal women, a retrospective cohort study: Evidence from the 2001 to 2014 National Health and nutrition examination survey

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The triglyceride‐glucose body mass index (TyG‐BMI) is a novel indicator combining an insulin resistance proxy (TyG index) with adiposity. It remains unclear how TyG‐BMI relates to long‐term mortality risk in postmenopausal women, a group prone to metabolic changes after menopause.
Xiliang Wang, Kaiyue Wang, Chang Tan, Yuexin Yu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Artificial intelligence for personalized multiple micronutrient supplementation in maternal health

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Maternal undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies remain pervasive, contributing to adverse pregnancy outcomes and long‐term health risks for mothers and offspring. Multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) during pregnancy has demonstrated benefits, including reduced risks of low birth weight, small‐for‐gestational‐age births, and ...
Gabriel Davis Jones, Aris T. Papageorghiou, Hassan Shehata, Hema Divakar, Eline M. Van der Beek, Vyta Senikas, Justin C. Konje, Anne‐Beatrice Kihara, Moshe Hod, on behalf of the FIGO Committee on Women's Health and Technology   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source