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Child mortality in rural Malawi: HIV closes the survival gap between the socio-economic strata

As HIV-related deaths increase in a population the usual association between low socioeconomic status and child mortality may change, particularly as death rates from other causes decline.METHODS/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: As part of a demographic surveillance ...
Crampin, A.C., Fine, P.E., Floyd, S., Glynn, J.R., Jahn, A., Kachiwanda, L., McGrath, N., Mwinuka, V., Zaba, B.   +8 more
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Effect of chilled eye drops on postoperative pain sensation after phototherapeutic keratectomy: Randomised controlled clinical trial

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To analyse pain sensation after phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) using chilled eye drops or drops at room temperature during the early postoperative period. Methods Our randomised controlled, parallel‐group study conducted in the Department of Ophthalmology, Goethe‐University, Frankfurt (Main), Germany, with blinded participants and ...
Carolin Marion Kolb‐Wetterau, Julian Bucur, Marvin Lucas Biller, Petra Dávidová, Klemens Paul Kaiser, Kleopatra Varna‐Tigka, Ingo Schmack, Thomas Kohnen   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Covid‐19 Pandemic and Pre‐Existing Migration Infrastructures: Differentiated Impacts on Nepali Migrants in Japan

Asia Pacific Viewpoint, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The COVID‐19 pandemic disproportionately affected international migrants worldwide. However, not all international migrants were uniformly impacted. While much of the literature has focused on the pandemic's effects on migrants relative to citizens, the impacts faced by different groups of migrants remain less understood.
Ramesh Sunam, Dinesh Prasad Ratala Joshi, Indu Dhungana, Tula Raj Sunuwar   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Information extraction from verbal autopsies

, 2022
Civil registration and vital statistics registers births and deaths and compiles statistics. These statistics are a key factor to promote public health policies, register longevity and the health of the population. Death certificates issued in health institutions are the main source to collect the cause of death (CoD). Nevertheless, such counts are not
openaire   +1 more source

Clinical Challenges in Transition to Adult Care for Young People With Endocrinopathies

Clinical Endocrinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The complexity of transition of pediatric patients to adult care is well recognized, with a multidisciplinary approach widely agreed to be essential. Despite extensive existing literature in this area, practical guidance as to the management of specific medical aspects and how to address these with patients and families is lacking, with little
Margaret Zacharin, Quynh‐Nhu Nguyen
wiley   +1 more source

Building trust with marginalized communities in participatory acoustic monitoring through dynamic consent

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract There exists a growing suite of technologies that support significant and exciting progress in biodiversity conservation and research. Citizen scientist participation is common in this research and often focuses on data collection and labeling.
Joycelyn Longdon, Emmanuel Acheampong, Jennifer Gabrys, Alan Blackwell, Ben Ossom, Adham Ashton‐Butt   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Core verbal autopsy procedures with comparative validation results from two countries.

PLoS Medicine, 2006
BackgroundCause-specific mortality statistics remain scarce for the majority of low-income countries, where the highest disease burdens are experienced. Neither facility-based information systems nor vital registration provide adequate or representative ...
Philip W Setel, Chalapati Rao, Yusuf Hemed, David R Whiting, Gonghuan Yang, Daniel Chandramohan, K G M M Alberti, Alan D Lopez   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

“Simply Amazing and Fantastic”: The Maude Abbott Medical Museum Visitor Book, 2018–2023

Curator: The Museum Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The Maude Abbott Medical Museum has a collection of human remains which we believe is appropriate to preserve and use for teaching and research. We wondered to what extent our visitors feel the same way. We categorized all entries in our museum visitor book for 5 years into five groups based on specific words or phrases.
Rick Fraser
wiley   +1 more source

Cognitive and neurodevelopmental disorders in spinal muscular atrophy type I at the time of disease‐modifying therapies

Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, EarlyView.
Abstract After treatment with new disease‐modifying therapies, cognitive and neurodevelopmental aspects have been observed in individuals with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Emerging evidence suggests that children with SMA type 1 may experience cognitive, language, and behavioural delays, with reported rates of neurodevelopmental difficulties ranging ...
Giorgia Coratti, Bianca Buchignani, Eugenio Mercuri   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diurnal and nocturnal salivary fluoride bioavailability following brushing with high‐ or regular‐fluoride dentifrices

European Journal of Oral Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract This study evaluated salivary fluoride (F) bioavailability during diurnal and nocturnal periods after using a high‐fluoride or regular dentifrice. Fifteen healthy adults participated in a double‐blind crossover study, brushing with either a 1450 ppm F or 5000 ppm F dentifrice.
Guereth Carvalho, Guilherme Santana, Niciane Macena, Gláuber Vale   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source