The evaluation of Suchana, a large-scale development program to prevent chronic undernutrition in north-eastern Bangladesh. BMC Public Health. 2020 May 22;20(1):744 Authors: Choudhury N, Raihan MJ, Ahmed SMT, Islam KE, Self V, Rahman S, Schofield L, Hall A, Ahmed T Abstract Evidence of the impact of community-based nutrition programs is uncommon for two main reasons: the lack of untreated controls, and implementation does not account for the evaluation...
Sun May 24, 2020 13:21
Stunting and overweight among children in Northeast Brazil: prevalence, trends (1992-2005-2015) and associated risk factors from repeated cross-sectional surveys. BMC Public Health. 2020 May 20;20(1):736 Authors: Ferreira HDS, Albuquerque GT, Santos TRD, Barbosa RL, Cavalcante AL, Duarte LEC, Assunção ML Abstract BACKGROUND: A study involving children from Alagoas (Northeast Brazil) revealed that, as a consequence of a drastic reduction in the prevalence...
Fri May 22, 2020 16:41
Mismatch between self-perceived and calculated cardiometabolic disease risk among participants in a prevention program for cardiometabolic disease: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health. 2020 May 20;20(1):740 Authors: Stol DM, Hollander M, Damman OC, Nielen MMJ, Badenbroek IF, Schellevis FG, de Wit NJ Abstract BACKGROUND: The rising prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases (CMD) calls for effective prevention programs. Self-assessment of CMD risk,...
Fri May 22, 2020 16:41
Heat-not-burn tobacco, electronic cigarettes, and combustible cigarette use among Japanese adolescents: a nationwide population survey 2017. BMC Public Health. 2020 May 20;20(1):741 Authors: Kuwabara Y, Kinjo A, Fujii M, Imamoto A, Osaki Y, Jike M, Otsuka Y, Itani O, Kaneita Y, Minobe R, Maezato H, Higuchi S, Yoshimoto H, Kanda H Abstract BACKGROUND: From among the global public health concerns, smoking remains one of the most crucial challenges. Especially...
Fri May 22, 2020 16:41
Yield of household contact investigation of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in southern Ethiopia. BMC Public Health. 2020 May 20;20(1):737 Authors: Yassin MA, Yirdaw KD, Datiko DG, Cuevas LE, Yassin MA Abstract BACKGROUND: Household Contacts (HHCs) of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) have a higher risk of developing TB. Contact investigation is recommended to reach this group and identify undiagnosed cases. In this study, we have determined...
Fri May 22, 2020 16:41
Implementation of an interactive organ donation education program for Dutch lower-educated students: a process evaluation. BMC Public Health. 2020 May 20;20(1):739 Authors: Steenaart E, Crutzen R, de Vries NK Abstract BACKGROUND: As organ donation registration rates remain low, especially among lower-educated people, it is important to support this group in making their registration decision. To prepare lower-educated students in the Netherlands for...
Fri May 22, 2020 16:41
"We never boil our milk, it will cause sore udders and mastitis in our cows"- consumption practices, knowledge and milk safety awareness in Senegal. BMC Public Health. 2020 May 20;20(1):742 Authors: Chengat Prakashbabu B, Cardwell JM, Craighead L, Ndour APN, Yempabou D, Ba E, Bada-Alambedji R, Akakpo AJ, Guitian J Abstract BACKGROUND: Milk is a nutrient-rich food that makes an important contribution to diets in several Low and Middle Income Countries...
Fri May 22, 2020 16:41
A cross-sectional analysis of falsified, counterfeit and substandard medicines in a low-middle income country. BMC Public Health. 2020 May 20;20(1):743 Authors: Khurelbat D, Dorj G, Sunderland B, Sanjjav T, Bayarsaikhan E, Damdinjav D, Dorj G, Jigjidsuren A, Lkhagvasuren O, Erdenetsetseg B Abstract BACKGROUND: High prevalence of falsified, counterfeit and substandard medicines pose a threat to public health and treatment failure. This study aimed to...
Fri May 22, 2020 16:41
Migrants and imported disease: Trends of admission in an Italian infectious disease ward during the migration crisis of 2015-2017. BMC Public Health. 2020 May 20;20(1):738 Authors: Del Puente F, Riccardi N, Taramasso L, Sarteschi G, Pincino R, Di Biagio A Abstract BACKGROUND: Since 2014, the migrant population residing in Europe has dramatically increased. Migrants' unmet health needs represent a barrier to integration and should be promptly addressed,...
Fri May 22, 2020 16:41
Smoking habits in HIV-infected people compared with the general population in Italy: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health. 2020 May 20;20(1):734 Authors: De Socio GV, Pasqualini M, Ricci E, Maggi P, Orofino G, Squillace N, Menzaghi B, Madeddu G, Taramasso L, Francisci D, Bonfanti P, Vichi F, dell'Omo M, Pieroni L, CISAI study group Abstract BACKGROUND: Tobacco use is a leading cause of preventable diseases and death for all individuals, even more...
Fri May 22, 2020 16:41
Association of childhood out-of-home care status with all-cause mortality up to 42-years later: Office of National Statistics Longitudinal Study. BMC Public Health. 2020 May 20;20(1):735 Authors: Murray ET, Lacey R, Maughan B, Sacker A Abstract BACKGROUND: The adverse life-long consequences of being looked-after as a child are well recognised, but follow-up periods for mortality risk have mostly ended in young adulthood and mortality suggested to differ...
Fri May 22, 2020 16:41
Inferior Vena Cava Leiomyosarcoma: What Method of Reconstruction for Which Type of Resection? World J Surg. 2020 May 22;: Authors: Gaignard E, Bergeat D, Robin F, Corbière L, Rayar M, Meunier B Abstract Inferior vena cava leiomyosarcoma (IVCL) is a rare tumor with a poor prognosis, and its surgical resection remains a challenge. To date, surgery is the only potentially curative treatment for IVCL with a 5-year survival rate of 55%. The main challenge...
Sun May 24, 2020 13:11
Related ArticlesClinical Assessment of Pediatric Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma: A 30-Year Experience at a Single Institution. World J Surg. 2020 May 21;: Authors: Kim K, Lee CR, Kang SW, Lee J, Jeong JJ, Nam KH, Chung WY Abstract BACKGROUND: Thyroidectomy is the typical treatment for pediatric thyroid carcinoma; total thyroidectomy is commonly performed. We aimed to report our experience at a single tertiary institution and to evaluate...
Sat May 23, 2020 13:04
Related ArticlesSurgery for Appendicitis: Where Do We Go? Rational Imaging and Surgical Approach. World J Surg. 2020 May 21;: Authors: Kazaryan AM, Warberg EA, Mala T PMID: 32440954 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Sat May 23, 2020 13:04
Related ArticlesAuthors' Reply: O2 No Longer the GO2: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Comparing the Effects of Giving Perioperative Oxygen Therapy of 30% FiO2 to 80% FiO2 on Surgical Site Infection and Mortality. World J Surg. 2020 May 21;: Authors: Smith BK, Roberts RH, Frizelle FA PMID: 32440953 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Sat May 23, 2020 13:04
Related ArticlesCultural Barriers for Women in Surgery: How Thick is the Glass Ceiling? An Analysis from a Low Middle-Income Country. World J Surg. 2020 May 21;: Authors: Numann PJ PMID: 32440952 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Sat May 23, 2020 13:04
Related ArticlesNon-mesh Desarda Technique Versus Standard Mesh-Based Lichtenstein Technique for Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. World J Surg. 2020 May 21;: Authors: Mohamedahmed AYY, Ahmad H, Abdelmabod AAN, Sillah AK Abstract BACKGROUND: The aims of the present systematic review and meta-analysis were to compare non-mesh Desarda technique with standard mesh-based Lichtenstein technique for inguinal hernia repair. ...
Sat May 23, 2020 13:04
Related ArticlesIdentifying, Prioritizing and Visually Mapping Barriers to Injury Care in Rwanda: A Multi-disciplinary Stakeholder Exercise. World J Surg. 2020 May 21;: Authors: Odland ML, Whitaker J, Nepogodiev D, Aling' CA, Bagahirwa I, Dushime T, Erlangga D, Mpirimbanyi C, Muneza S, Nkeshimana M, Nyundo M, Umuhoza C, Uwitonze E, Steans J, Rushton A, Belli A, Byiringiro JC, Bekele A, Davies J Abstract BACKGROUND: Whilst injuries are a major cause of...
Sat May 23, 2020 13:04
Related ArticlesThe Inter-Relationship Between Employment Status and Interpersonal Violence in Malawi: A Trauma Center Experience. World J Surg. 2020 May 21;: Authors: Purcell LN, Kayange L, Gallaher J, Varela C, Charles A Abstract INTRODUCTION: As a proportion of the overall population, sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has the highest youth demographic, composing 60% of Africa's unemployed. With the worsening economic crisis in low- and middle-income countries,...
Sat May 23, 2020 13:04
Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Predictable Burden in Rural Kenya. World J Surg. 2020 May 20;: Authors: Lunar J, Ranketi SS, Owino B, Oloo M, Parker RK Abstract BACKGROUND: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a devastating disease with substantial morbidity and mortality. Poor outcomes are attributed to delayed diagnosis and management. Tenwek Hospital, a teaching and referral center in rural Kenya, manages many cases despite variable resources. We aimed to understand...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:00
Post-operative Glycaemic Control Using an Insulin Infusion is Associated with Reduced Surgical Site Infections in Colorectal Surgery. World J Surg. 2020 May 20;: Authors: Shakeshaft AJ, Scanlon K, Eslick GD, Azmir A, Cox MR Abstract BACKGROUND: The incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) in colorectal surgery (CRS) is higher than other forms of general surgery. Post-operative hyperglycaemia causes increased SSI in CRS. Post-operative hyperglycaemia...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:00
Correction to: Three‑dimensional assessment of the sella turcica: comparison between cleft lip and palate patients and skeletal malocclusion classes. Surg Radiol Anat. 2020 May 23;: Authors: Akay G, Eren I, Karadag O, Gungor K Abstract In the original publication of the article, the given name and family name of the author were swapped. The correct author name is given in this erratum.PMID: 32444936 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Sun May 24, 2020 13:11
Correlation between notch width index assessed via magnetic resonance imaging and risk of anterior cruciate ligament injury: an updated meta-analysis. Surg Radiol Anat. 2020 May 22;: Authors: Li Z, Li C, Li L, Wang P Abstract PURPOSE: To analyze the correlation between notch width index (NWI) and/or femoral intercondylar notch width (NW) assessed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. METHODS:...
Sun May 24, 2020 13:11
Femoral nerve split with variant iliacus muscle: a potential source of femoral nerve entrapment. Surg Radiol Anat. 2020 May 22;: Authors: Park JA, Lee SH, Koh KS, Song WC Abstract The iliacus muscle is a large, flat, triangle-shaped muscle located in the iliac fossa. This muscle forms part of the iliopsoas muscle complex. Although anatomical variations of iliacus muscles are rare, some variations are clinically important due to the possible coexistence...
Sun May 24, 2020 13:11
The COVID-19 pandemic has currently overtaken every other health issue throughout the world. There are numerous ways in which this will impact existing public health issues. Here we reflect on the interactions...
Sat May 23, 2020 03:00
Real world data in the era of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICIs): Increasing evidence and future applications in lung cancer. Cancer Treat Rev. 2020 May 16;87:102031 Authors: Pasello G, Pavan A, Attili I, Bortolami A, Bonanno L, Menis J, Conte P, Guarneri V Abstract Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) targeting programmed death 1 (PD-1) and PD-ligand 1 (PD-L1) quickly subverted the standard of treatment in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), where they...
Sun May 24, 2020 13:10
Current concepts and future directions for hemato-oncologic diagnostics. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2020 May 12;151:102977 Authors: Flach J, Shumilov E, Joncourt R, Porret N, Novak U, Pabst T, Bacher U Abstract At present, hemato-oncologic diagnostics is facing dynamic changes. This applies to the exploration and introduction of novel technologies such as next-generation sequencing or digital droplet PCR for myeloid and lymphatic malignancies in laboratory...
Sun May 24, 2020 13:10
Early ageing after cytotoxic treatment for testicular cancer and cellular senescence: Time to act. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2020 May 07;151:102963 Authors: Lubberts S, Meijer C, Demaria M, Gietema JA Abstract Treatment of testicular cancer (TC) has an exceptionally high success rate compared to other cancer types; even in case of metastasized disease, 80-90 % of TC patients can be cured. Consequently, attention has been drawn to a potential downside of...
Sun May 24, 2020 13:10
Treatment Variation in Older Adults With Differentiated Thyroid Cancer. J Surg Res. 2020 May 20;254:154-164 Authors: Sutton W, Canner JK, Segev DL, Zeiger MA, Mathur A Abstract BACKGROUND: The growth of the aging population coupled with the increasing incidence of thyroid cancer warrants a better understanding of thyroid cancer in older adults. We aimed to investigate the variation of treatment patterns and determine if the extent of surgery is associated...
Sun May 24, 2020 13:10
Impact of Sun Exposure and Tanning Patterns on Next-Generation Sequencing Mutations in Melanoma. J Surg Res. 2020 May 20;254:147-153 Authors: Loo K, Soliman I, Renzetti M, Li T, Wu H, Reddy S, Olszanski AJ, Farma JM Abstract BACKGROUND: For the past 30 y, the incidence rate of malignant melanoma has risen steadily. Ultraviolet radiation exposure has been identified as the most prevalent modifiable risk factor for melanoma. Here, next-generation sequencing...
Sun May 24, 2020 13:10
Uro-oncology in times of COVID-19: The available evidence and recommendations in the Indian scenario. Indian J Cancer. 2020 Apr-Jun;57(2):129-138 Authors: Narain TA, Gautam G, Seth A, Panwar VK, Rawal S, Dhar P, Talwar HS, Singh A, Jaipuria J, Mittal A Abstract The Corona Virus Disease-2019 (COVID-19), one of the most devastating pandemics ever, has left thousands of cancer patients to their fate. The future course of this pandemic is still an enigma,...
Sun May 24, 2020 13:10
Clinical Practice and Research in Cardio-Oncology: Finding the "Rosetta Stone" for Establishing Program Excellence in Cardio-oncology. J Cardiovasc Transl Res. 2020 May 22;: Authors: Adusumalli S, Alvarez-Cardona J, Khatana SM, Mitchell JD, Blaes AH, Casselli SJ, O'Quinn R, Lenihan DJ Abstract The burgeoning field of cardio-oncology (C-O) is now necessary for the delivery of excellent care for patients with cancer. Many factors have contributed to this...
Sun May 24, 2020 13:10
Accelerated partial breast irradiation by brachytherapy: present evidence and future developments. Jpn J Clin Oncol. 2020 May 23;: Authors: Galalae R, Hannoun-Lévi JM Abstract Accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) delivers a short course of adjuvant RT after breast conserving surgery to only a limited part of the breast where the tumor was located. This procedure requires expertise, good communication, and close collaboration between specialized...
Sun May 24, 2020 13:10
Radiation-related caries: current diagnostic, prognostic, and management paradigms. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol. 2020 May 19;: Authors: Palmier NR, Migliorati CA, Prado-Ribeiro AC, de Oliveira MCQ, Vechiato Filho AJ, de Goes MF, Brandão TB, Lopes MA, Santos-Silva AR Abstract OBJECTIVE AND STUDY DESIGN: This narrative review summarizes the current state of art of radiation-related caries (RC), an aggressive disease that affects approximately...
Sun May 24, 2020 13:10
Delving deeper into disparity: The impact of health literacy on the surgical care of breast cancer patients. Am J Surg. 2020 May 12;: Authors: Portelli Tremont JN, Downs-Canner S, Maduekwe U Abstract BACKGROUND: Breast surgical oncology is a unique field that involves complex cancer management and longstanding patient interactions with the healthcare system, making it potentially challenging for patients with low health literacy. The purpose of this...
Sun May 24, 2020 13:10
The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among cancer patients at a tertiary hospital in Malaysia. Complement Ther Med. 2020 May;50:102343 Authors: Hamed Abdalla MEA, Ali AM, Loong L Abstract PURPOSE: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among cancer patients is increasing over the years. Some types of CAM may interact with conventional cancer therapy or may cause serious adverse effects. This study was designed to determine...
Sun May 24, 2020 13:10
Related ArticlesRole and Mechanisms of RAGE-Ligand Complexes and RAGE-Inhibitors in Cancer Progression. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 May 20;21(10): Authors: El-Far AH, Sroga G, Jaouni SKA, Mousa SA Abstract Interactions of the receptor for advanced glycation end product (RAGE) and its ligands in the context of their role in diabetes mellitus, inflammation, and carcinogenesis have been extensively investigated. This review focuses on the role of RAGE-ligands and...
Sun May 24, 2020 13:10
Related ArticlesIntegration of Mobile Health Into Sickle Cell Disease Care to Increase Hydroxyurea Utilization: Efficacy and Implementation Study. JMIR Res Protoc. 2020 Apr 07;: Authors: Hankins JS, Shah N, DiMartino L, Brambrilla D, Fernandez ME, Gibson RW, Gordeuk VR, Lottenberg R, Kutlar A, Melvin C, Simon J, Wun T, Treadwell M, Calhoun C, Baumann A, Potter MB, Klesges L, Bosworth H Abstract BACKGROUND: Hydroxyurea prevents disease complications among...
Sat May 23, 2020 14:34
Related ArticlesState of eHealth in Cancer Care: Review of the Benefits and Limitations of eHealth Tools. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2020 Jun 01;24(3):10-15 Authors: Doyle-Lindrud S Abstract BACKGROUND: eHealth has the potential to improve patient access to care through the use of various tools. OBJECTIVES: This article provides a review of some eHealth technologies, including a discussion of their benefits and limitations. An overview of studies using...
Sat May 23, 2020 14:34
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