Comparison of efficacy of metformin and D-chiro-inositol on clinical biomarkers in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome: an open label study
September 2023
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a pathophysiological disorder affecting reproductive and metabolic indices in females. The present study was designed to compare the efficacy of metformin and D-chiro-inositol...
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Association and potential mediators between socioeconomic status and childhood obesity in China: findings from a national cohort study
September 2023
Socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with childhood obesity, but the underlying factors remain unknown. This study aimed to identify mediators that may explain SES disparities in childhood obesity...
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Drug utilization evaluation of medications used in the management of neurological disorders
September 2023
The burden of neurological disorders in India is expected to increase due to the rapid demographic and epidemiological transition, with irrational drug use, which is also a global concern. Thus, drug...
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Assessing the influence of digital technologies on antenatal care visits in Zimbabwe: insights from 2019 Zimbabwe Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey
September 2023
To provide good health and well-being as established by the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, access to digital technologies can act as conduits to achieve such progress in a population. As guided...
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Correlation of human immunodeficiency virus and antiretroviral therapy with cardiac disorders
September 2023
The occurrence of cardiovascular illness in the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) community is increasing, with a particular focus on coronary heart disease. Patients infected with HIV have a higher...
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Weighing in on monkeypox against the criteria of public health emergency
June 2023
The monkeypox, a viral zoonotic disease usually found in forest areas of Central and Western Africa, has spread worldwide through new modes of transmission little understood. The WHO on 23 July 2022,...
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Determinants of internet addiction among medical students in Casablanca: a cross-sectional study
June 2023
This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and determinants of Internet addiction among medical students at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Morocco....
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Risk factors and strategies for prevention of depression, anxiety and eating disorders among adolescents during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: a review
June 2023
The purpose of this review is to identify prevalent trends and risk factors in depression, anxiety, and eating disorders in the adolescent population in the post coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)...
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Reliability and validity of the hidden hunger assessment scale in China-revised for high school students
June 2023
Hidden hunger remains a severe public health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. In China, challenges related to dietary imbalance and hidden hunger persist. Micronutrient inadequacy...
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Maternal perceived self-efficacy, perceived vulnerability and child health outcome in Ibadan, South-West Nigeria
June 2023
The problems associated with child health continue to constitute a global concern, and child morbidity and mortality remain problematic in Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA). Utilizing a community-based survey...
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Association between body mass index and body fat measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis
June 2023
We examined the association between body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage (BF%) measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) among adults and children in China....
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Impact of community-based rehabilitation on quality of life and self-esteem of persons with physical disabilities and their family members
June 2023
Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) is a strategy by which persons living with disability (PWDs) access comprehensive rehabilitation services with limited evidence regarding its impact on the quality...
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Applications of nanotechnology in medical field: a brief review
June 2023
Nanotechnology has extensive application as nanomedicine in the medical field. Some nanoparticles have possible applications in novel diagnostic instruments, imagery and methodologies, targeted medicinal...
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Exploring the association of paid sick leave with healthcare utilization and health outcomes in the United States: a rapid evidence review
March 2023
Paid sick leave (PSL) laws mandate employers give workers paid time off when they are sick or injured. This current study aims to examine whether access to PSL is associated with healthcare utilization...
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A comparison study of prevalence, awareness, treatment and control rates of hypertension and associated factors among adults in China and the United States based on national survey data
March 2023
This study compared the prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension and associated factors in China and the United States (US)....
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The role of drug utilization evaluation in medical sciences
March 2023
Drug utilization evaluation (DUE) is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) and focuses on the medical, social, and economic consequences of pharmaceutical marketing, distribution, prescribing,...
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Global pattern and determinants of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine coverage and progression: a global ecological study
March 2023
Understanding and minimizing existing global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination disparities is critical to global population health and eliminating health inequities. The study aims to...
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Influence of quarantine during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on physical and psychosocial aspects: perceptions of 214 Brazilian athletes
March 2023
Social distancing may affect athletes’ training, causing negative effects on mental and physical health....
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Prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems among schoolchildren in Herat City, Afghanistan
March 2023
The prevalence of pediatric mental illnesses has been increasing in recent years, with a great potential to impact on individual's functionality and adaptation in adulthood....
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Identifying barriers to early diagnosis of breast cancer and perception of women in Malwa region of Punjab, India
March 2023
The aim of present study is to identify the breast cancer screening barriers among the women with breast cancer of Malwa region of Punjab, India. The study was conducted at three government hospitals...
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Prions: a threat to health security and the need for effective medical countermeasures
March 2023
Prions are infectious conformations of certain naturally occurring proteins. These misfolded proteins can structurally alter healthy protein, creating misfolded copies that repeat the process and form...
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Virtual academy of women's health
December 2022
In this paper, we explored to develop a new concept of computer- and internet-based learning and training method in medicine, especially in obstetrics and gynecology, which is named as Virtual Academy...
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