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Multidimensional background examination of young underweight Japanese women: focusing on their dieting experiences

Frontiers in Public Health, 2023
IntroductionThis study examines the background of underweight young women in Japan from multiple perspectives, focusing on whether they have ever dieted.MethodsA screening survey was administered to 5,905 underweight (BMI < 18.5 kg/m2) women aged 18 ...
Yuka Murofushi, Yuka Murofushi, Shinji Yamaguchi, Shinji Yamaguchi, Haruka Kadoya, Haruka Kadoya, Haruka Kadoya, Hikaru Otsuka, Hikaru Otsuka, Kasane Ogura, Hideyoshi Kaga, Yasuyo Yoshizawa, Yoshifumi Tamura, Yoshifumi Tamura, Yoshifumi Tamura, Yoshifumi Tamura, Yoshifumi Tamura   +16 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
wiley   +1 more source

Social Media Use for Health Purposes by Chronic Disease Patients in the United States

Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 2021
Background: Social media can be a cost-effective instant tool for exchanging health information among those with chronic diseases. However, few studies have analyzed the nexus between chronic disease and patients' use of the internet for health-related ...
Noara Alhusseini, Jim E Banta, Jisoo Oh, Susanne B Montgomery   +3 more
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Experience With Performing Rheocarna Therapy via the Single‐Needle Method for Treatment of Chronic Limb‐Threatening Ischemia

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This study investigated the safety and efficacy of single‐needle Rheocarna therapy for chronic limb‐threatening ischemia (CLTI) with wounds. Methods Six patients with CLTI involving ulcers unresponsive to revascularization underwent single‐needle Rheocarna treatment.
Yasutaka Yamauchi, Rie Tanaka, Reona Kawahira, Shingo Nabeta, Kouhei Naoi, Kazuhito Kitajima, Akira Wada, Tomonari Takagi, Norihiko Ohura, Akira Miyamoto   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sociodemographic correlates of nutritional status of under-five children

Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research, 2016
Background: Malnutrition is one of the most important health problems throughout the world, particularly in developing countries, and has undesirable effects on the mental and physical health of children.
Hammer Singh, Varsha Chaudhary, Hari Shankar Joshi, Deepak Upadhyay, Arun Singh, Rashmi Katyal   +5 more
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Effects of Moringa oleifera leaves on hemoglobin and serum retinol levels and underweight status among adolescent girls in rural Bangladesh

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022
ObjectivesMoringa oleifera has been used for centuries due to its medicinal properties and health benefits. The plant has antifungal, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Mansura Khanam, Kazi Istiaque Sanin, Gulshan Ara, Razia Sultana Rita, Anika Bushra Boitchi, Fahmida Dil Farzana, Md. Ahshanul Haque, Tahmeed Ahmed, Tahmeed Ahmed, Tahmeed Ahmed   +9 more
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Establishing an Apheresis Medicine Program in a Resource‐Constrained Setting: A 5‐Year Experience From Lagos, Nigeria

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Establishing a comprehensive apheresis medicine program in a resource‐constrained setting presents significant structural, financial, and logistical challenges. Despite the growing clinical importance of apheresis services globally, published experience from sub‐Saharan Africa remains sparse.
Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Rasheed A. Balogun   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Magnitude of underweight and its associated factors among children aged 6–59 months visiting health center in Nefas Silk Lafto Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences, 2022
INTRODUCTION: Millions of children in low-income countries suffer from malnutrition, which continues to be the most important public health problem in developing countries.
Firehiwot Girma, Tsegaye Demessie, Ziyad Ahmed Abdo   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Underweight in Adolescents

Korean Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 2011
There are few studies of underweight in adolescents in Korea and other developed countries. According to the recent surveillance in Korea, prevalence of underweight in adolescents is lower than those in developing countries, and higher than those in developed countries in Northern Europe.
openaire   +1 more source

Underweight and mortality

, 2019
Objective According to most prospective studies, being underweight (BMI<185 kg/m(2)) is associated with significantly higher mortality than being of normal weight, especially among smokers.
Lee, Joo Young, Kim, Hyeon Chang, Park, Keeho, Kang, Dae Ryong, Suh, Il, Kim, Changsoo, Khaw, Kay-Tee, Willett, Walter, Ahn, Song Vogue   +8 more
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