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Nov 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-5526.jmid-17-1762
James F. PhillipsCorresponding author
Despite widespread use of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to strengthening health systems, the application of GIS to health systems strengthening in resource-poor Sub-Saharan Africa remains rare. Over the June 2012 to December 2013 period, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) conducted a pi…
Aug 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2638-4469.japb-17-1563
Dierk WankeCorresponding author
GAGA-binding proteins in plants are encoded by the BARLEY B-RECOMBINANT / BASIC PENTACYSTEINE (BBR/BPC) family, which can be spilt into several groups on the basis of sequence divergence. The proteins of the different groups share an evolutionary conserved BASIC PENTACYSTEINE (BPC) domain at their v…
Jul 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-16-1067
Nikhil NanavatiCorresponding author
Aim Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in hospital with orthopaedic surgery already an established risk factor. This study aims to establish the length of time that a patient is at risk of sustaining a VTE post orthopaedic surgery. Method A retrospective case…
Jul 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2476-1710.jdt-17-1564
Anne Caroline KrefisCorresponding author
The objective of this first part of our study was to investigate associations of road traffic noise, socioeconomic and -demographic risk factors, and health access on depression on borough level. We investigated in a large metropolis associations between prevalence rates of depression per borough (n…
Mar 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-16-1348
Patsri SrisuwanCorresponding author
Background and Objective: Cognitive stimulation training was effective in reducing risk of cognitive decline and dementia in patients with mild cognitive impairment. The present study aimed to explore factors that contribute to regular participation and practice cognitive stimulation training for el…
Feb 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-15-848
Anja WittkowskiCorresponding author
Postpartum depression is a common mood disorder following childbirth. Depression occurring at this crucial stage in a child’s life is known to have far reaching and potentially damaging consequences for the mother, the baby and her family. Whilst a number of risk factors have been identified in the…
Jan 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2572-3030.jcgb-16-1307
Rafael MoralesCorresponding author
Interpreting variants of uncertain significance (VUS) for their effect on protein function, and therefore for the risk of developing cancer, has become a challenge in clinical practice for genetic counselling services. The present work combines structural bioinformatics and systems biology based mat…
Jan 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-3585.jpmc-16-1325
Andreas FrankeCorresponding author
Background: People suffering from acute psychosocial crises often require immediate help. To supplement existing institutions and services, a counseling program (“Hel.p”) was founded; this study evaluates that program following a two-year trial period. Methods: The program offered anonymous, free-of…
Sep 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-9273.jbtm-16-1189
Karen MartinCorresponding author
Objectives: This pilot study explored post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and moderate to severe psychological distress in a small sample of urban community-living adolescents seeking asylum in Australia. The study also examined the relationships between post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and p…
Sep 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2473-1005.jdoi-16-1137
Surena VahabiCorresponding author
EVC syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive genetic syndrome which its exact prevalence is unknown. The main manifestations of EVC include condro-ectodermal dysplasia, polydactyly, congenital heart defects and tooth and nail hypoplasia, and the survival rate of patients depends on the heart disease.…
Jul 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-16-1060
Nigatu RegassaCorresponding author
The low level of women autonomy and the key pre disposing factors affecting household decision makings among many population groups in Ethiopia is not well understood among scholars, and is less investigated. This study examined the status and the micro level factors associated with women autonomy i…
Jun 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-15-820
Debbie M SmithCorresponding author
Although structured taught aquatic baby programmes (STABPs) are one of the earliest forms of physical activity, the possible impacts of structured taught aquatic baby programmes are unknown. This study aims to understand the perceived impact that attending STABPs has on parents/carers, their baby/ch…
Jun 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2577-137X.ji-16-1026
Juliet N. BabiryeCorresponding author
Millions of children continue to miss immunizations each year despite global increases in financing and advances in vaccine technology. Male involvement in routine child immunization activities could improve and sustain coverage but is rarely emphasized in immunization programs or research. This stu…
Jun 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-16-993
Karin Jurkat-RottCorresponding author
Autosomal dominant inherited hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HypoPP) is caused by S4 voltage sensor mutations in skeletal muscle CaV1.1 calcium or NaV1.4 sodium channels. In the present study, a small German family with the known CaV1.1-R528G is described. The phenotype consists of short and infrequ…
Mar 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2374-9431.jbd-16-939
Nusrat-SultanaCorresponding author
Department of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU)
Objective: To observe association of risk factors with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in a tertiary care hospital of Bangladesh. Materials and Methods: Risk factors of GDM were evaluated in pregnant subjects (n=385; age: 26.4±4.9 yrs; body mass index, BMI: 25.3±4.3 kg/m2; mean ± SD) screened by…
May 2015 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-14-584
David W. HeyCorresponding author
During the past three decades the prevalence of childhood obesity has steadily increased in the United States. Causes of childhood obesity are complex and include numerous individual and environmental factors. The purpose of this study was to determine parent perceptions on the social-ecological bar…
Dec 2014 DOI 10.14302/issn.2326-0793.jpgr-14-598
Kim YC FungCorresponding author
Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide and its prevalence can be reduced by changes to lifestyle and diet. Fermentation of dietary fibre by the gut microbiota and formation of short chain fatty acids, in particular butyrate, is widely thought to play a role in prev…
May 2014 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-12-147
Ratchneewan RossCorresponding author
Evidence shows that depressive symptoms are associated with faster progression to AIDS in HIV-infected populations. Physical symptoms, self-esteem, and emotional support have been reported to play a major role in contributing to depressive symptoms. However, comparisons of different sources of suppo…
Nov 2013 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-13-227
OR ObiakoCorresponding author
Background: In Nigeria HIV infection is transmitted mainly through heterosexual route, affecting mostly individuals within reproductive age groups. As a result, HIV/AIDS education is advocated as a strong component of family and reproductive health education in the school curriculum which should emp…
Dec 2012 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-12-68
Christopher TumwineCorresponding author
New research suggests that people living with HIV have the potential to be strong advocates for HIV prevention by passing on HIV prevention messages within their social networks. However, there is a paucity of research into the nature and prevalence of HIV prevention behaviours engaged in by HIV cli…