Barriers and facilitators for healthcare access among immigrants in Japan: a mixed methods systematic review and meta-synthesisResearch in context by Yu Par Khin, Floret Maame Owusu, Nobutoshi Nawa, Pamela J. Surkan, Takeo Fujiwara

“…More research is needed on the healthcare access among vulnerable immigrants, such as undocumented and low-skilled labor immigrants and children. Funding: No specific funding source supported this study.…”
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Mixed-methods reproductive health knowledge, attitudes and practices survey of IDPs, returnees and host communities in Jonglei State, South Sudan by William Clemmer, Mounir Lado, Lynn Lieberman Lawry, Rachel Gabor, Jacques Katele, Lazarus Baak Madut, Katina Sommers, David Manuel, Claire Nadolski, Tracey Koehlmoos

“…For respondents with children<2 years of age, 68·9% (95% CI 64·7 to 72·7) had received three doses of Penta valent vaccine. …”
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Self-Harm in Eating Disorders (SHINE): a mixed-methods exploratory study by Maria Michail, Helen Bould, Anna Lavis, Sheryllin McNeil, Anthony Winston, Kalen Reid, Christina L Easter, Rosina Pendrous

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Synthesis, Crystal Structures, and Antimicrobial and Antitumor Studies of Two Zinc(II) Complexes with Pyridine Thiazole Derivatives by Zou Xun-Zhong, Feng An-Sheng, Zeng Fu-Ran, Lai Min-Cheng, Liao Yan-Zhi, Mei Meng, Li Yu

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Analytical Performances of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 RNA-Based Amplix® Real-Time PCR Platform for HIV-1 RNA Quantification by Christian Diamant Mossoro-Kpinde, Ralph-Sydney Mboumba Bouassa, Mohammad-Ali Jenabian, Serge Tonen Wolyec, Leman Robin, Mathieu Matta, Jean de Dieu Longo, Gérard Grésenguet, Laurent Andreoletti, Laurent Bélec

“…The HIV-1 RNA-based Amplix real-time PCR platform constitutes sensitive and reliable system for clinical monitoring of HIV-1 RNA load in HIV-1-infected children and adults, particularly adapted to intermediate laboratory facilities in sub-Saharan Africa.…”
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The role of polymorphic variants of arginase genes (<i>ARG1, ARG2</i>) involved in beta-2-agonist metabolism in the development and course of asthma by O. N. Savelieva, A. S. Karunas, Yu. Yu. Fedorova, R. R. Murzina, A. N. Savelieva, R. F. Gatiyatullin, E. I. Etkina, E. K. Khusnutdinova

“…Arginase genetic polymorphisms (rs2781667 of the ARG1 gene, rs17249437, rs3742879, rs7140310 of the ARG2 gene) were studied in 236 children with asthma and 194 unrelated healthy individuals of Russian, Tatar and Bashkir ethnicity from the Republic of Bashkortostan. …”
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Aetiological, seasonal and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of diarrhoeal diseases in Bhutan (2016–2022): a retrospective study of surveillance data by Sangay Dorji, Kinley Gyem, Sonam Pelden, Dorji Tshering, Kinley Penjor, Rinzin Wangchuk, Jigme Tenzin, Birdi Lal Phuyel

“…Coinfections were observed in 195 cases. Children under nine were significantly affected than the other age groups. …”
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Effects of Telbivudine Treatment on the Circulating CD4+ T-Cell Subpopulations in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients by Yanhua Zheng, Zemin Huang, Xianhua Chen, Yi Tian, Jun Tang, Yi Zhang, Xiaomin Zhang, Jijun Zhou, Qing Mao, Bing Ni, Qinghong Wang, Yuzhang Wu

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Identification of HPV16 E1 and E2-specific T cells in the oropharyngeal cancer tumor microenvironment by Christine McInnis, Lakshmi Srinivasan, Anthony J Coyle, Shilpa Bhatia, Glenn J Hanna, Ann Marie Egloff, Brinda Vijaykumar, Qiaomu Tian, Yanbo Sun, Del Leistritz-Edwards, Charles T Quinn, Ravi Uppaluri, Daniel C Pregibon

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Disentangling the effects of intermittent faecal shedding and imperfect test sensitivity on the microscopy-based detection of gut parasites in stool samples. by Lana C E Ferreira-Sá, Eleuza R Machado, Rodrigo Gurgel-Gonçalves, Fernando Abad-Franch

“…<h4>Methods/findings</h4>We collected 1-3 stool samples, in consecutive weeks, from 276 children. Samples (413 overall) were independently examined, via standard sedimentation/optical microscopy, by a senior parasitologist and a junior, trained student (826 tests overall). …”
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Indigenous and non-Indigenous people experiencing homelessness and mental illness in two Canadian cities: A retrospective analysis and implications for culturally informed action by Brittany Bingham, Akm Moniruzzaman, Michelle Patterson, Jino Distasio, Jitender Sareen, John O’Neil, Julian M Somers

“…Indigenous participants were also nearly twice as likely as others (47% vs 25%) to have children younger than 18 years.Conclusions Among Canadians who are homeless and mentally ill, those who are Indigenous have distinct histories and current needs that are consistent with the legacy of colonisation. …”
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Predictors of glycemic control among type 1 pediatric diabetes patients—Northeast Ethiopia by Hiwot Adege, Gedefaw Getnet, Abyou Seyfu Ambaye, Mekuanint Terefe Kassa, Bedilu Linger Endalifer

“…IntroductionType 1 diabetes mellitus is the most common endocrine–metabolic disorder in children and adolescents worldwide. This study aims to determine the metabolic glycemic control levels and predictors among pediatric type 1 diabetes patients.MethodsAn institution-based prospective cross-sectional study was conducted from July 01, 2022 to October 30, 2022 among patients attending pediatric chronic follow-up at Dessie Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia. …”
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A ten-year evaluation of central nervous system cystic echinococcosis in a highly endemic area of Iran: Molecular epidemiology and clinicopathological characteristics by Mohsen Najjari, Ali Dehesht Manesh, Shahab Rezaeian, Bibi Razieh Hosseini Farrash, Mohammad Ali Mohammadi, Mohammad Ebrahimipour

“…Cerebrospinal infection is a significant aspect of CE cases in northcentral Iran, with a higher prevalence among women and in rural areas. Children were the most affected age group, with the E. granulosus s.s. genotypes being the most common.…”
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Effect of delivery hospital busyness on early mortality in small preterm infants: a Finnish population-based cohort study in 2006–2016 by Mika Gissler, Sari Räisänen, Seppo Heinonen, Sture Andersson, Riitta Vilkko, Markus Leskinen

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Common features of environmentally and socially engaged community programs addressing the intersecting challenges of planetary and human health: mixed methods analysis of survey an... by Linda J. M. Thomson, Linda J. M. Thomson, Ailsa Critten, Victoria Hume, Helen J. Chatterjee, Helen J. Chatterjee

“…Two of the 10 subthemes: ‘Connection to nature in children’ and ‘Relationship with natural world’ within the major theme: ‘Connection to nature’ addressed planetary and human health directly through practices recognizing environmental and human interdependency. …”
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Aberrant heterochromatin silences immune response genes in chronic lymphocytic leukemia by Olivia M. Depies, Qianqian Guo, Yuan Gao, Sutapa Sinha, Zhenqing Ye, Weiguo Han, Kari G. Rabe, Mingma S. Hoel, Heather C. Darby, Chuanhe Yu, Esteban Braggio, Sameer A. Parikh, Susan L. Slager, Neil E. Kay, Zhiquan Wang

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Identification and analysis of immunological activity of two isoforms of tropomyosin in Alectryonella plicatula by Shiqiang Yang, Yexin Chen, Fei Huan, Xinrong He, Xiao Yun, Hong Liu, Guixia Chen, Guangming Liu

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Beverages and sugar-sweetened beverages consumption pattern and amount among adolescents using beverage frequency questionnaire: cross-sectional study by Tahrir M. Aldhirgham, Hanan A. Alfawaz, Nasser M. Al-Daghri

“…Abstract Background Over 390 million children and adolescents are affected by overweight and obesity worldwide. …”
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Nutritional Status and Cardiovascular Health in Female Adolescent Elite-Level Artistic Gymnasts and Swimmers: A Cross-Sectional Study of 31 Athletes by Boštjan Jakše, Barbara Jakše, Nataša Fidler Mis, Borut Jug, Dorica Šajber, Uroš Godnov, Ivan Čuk

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Prevalence and Intensity of Soil-Transmitted Helminths and Associated Factors among Adolescents and Adults in Bibugn Woreda, Northwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional S... by Abrham Goshu, Getaneh Alemu, Animen Ayehu

“…However, epidemiological studies and interventions primarily target school-age children, despite the fact that 44.6 million adults live in endemic areas. …”
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