6597 papers
This umbrella review of 10 systematic reviews involving over 229,000 pregnant women in Africa reveals a pooled anemia prevalence of 37.68% driven primarily by low dietary diversity, inadequate micronutrient supplementation, and infections, underscoring the need for targeted, multi-faceted interventions to improve maternal health outcomes.
This micro-CT study of mandibular premolars with long oval canals found that no single retreatment technique using ProTaper Universal, solvents, or specific tips was superior in removing bioceramic-based iRoot SP sealer and gutta-perpa, with the apical third retaining the most residual material regardless of the method used.
This qualitative study of 44 health workers across four Mekong border countries identifies three essential components for successful disease prevention and control in the region: robust policies and information systems, skilled and supported health workers, and adequate infrastructure and standard tools.
This study utilizes a composite health index derived from principal component analysis to reveal significant inter-district disparities in West Bengal's healthcare services, demonstrating that South Bengal generally possesses superior infrastructure compared to the more backward North Bengal.
This qualitative study of older adults in Kerala, India, reveals that fall and near-fall events are multifactorial incidents shaped by environmental hazards, health conditions, and gendered daily roles, necessitating integrated, culturally responsive prevention strategies that address environmental modifications, chronic disease management, and behavioral adaptations.
This retrospective cohort study of 330 patients demonstrates that a non-invasive dynamic postural support system is associated with consistent radiographic improvements in global and regional spinal alignment, though prospective controlled trials are needed to confirm causality and long-term efficacy.
This prospective cohort study demonstrates that a structured, multi-component menstrual hygiene education programme delivered in Anantapur district significantly improved knowledge, hygienic practices, and reproductive health outcomes among adolescent school girls over a twelve-month period compared to a control group.
This multimethod process evaluation of a randomized controlled trial identifies key factors—ranging from recruitment challenges and contextual influences to management support—that shaped the delivery and effectiveness of a patient-centered communication skills training for nurses, offering practical guidance for its future long-term implementation.
This Australian cross-sectional study spanning the adult lifespan reveals that family caregivers of people with dementia hold more negative general and personal views on aging compared to non-caregivers, with the tendency to feel older being particularly pronounced among older caregivers.
This prospective study demonstrates that circulating serum TSLP levels are significantly elevated in women with asthma regardless of pregnancy status, yet these levels do not correlate with asthma severity, clinical control, or pregnancy alone.