Factors involved in the recruitment and retention of voluntary blood donors in South Kivu (Democratic Republic of Congo), results from a qualitative study by Susanne Mbaka Ngunza, Isabelle Aujoulat

“…Abstract Background and objective Voluntary blood donations remain a major concern in the Democratic Republic of Congo, increasing morbidity and mortality due to shortages of safe blood. …”
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Basis for the Age-related Decline in Intestinal Mucosal Immunity by Douglas L. Schmucker, Robert L. Owen, Robert Outenreath, Karine Thoreux

“…The elderly are characterized by mucosal immunosenescence and high rates of morbidity and mortality associated with infectious diseases of the intestinal tract. …”
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Evaluation of practices and attitudes of caregivers influencing adherence to seasonal malaria chemoprevention in children under five years of age: the case of Rural Embangweni, Mzi... by Chisomo Salangwa, Reston Munthali, Lusungu Mfune, Vegha Kaunga Nyirenda

“…However, SMC’s effectiveness relies on medication adherence, without which morbidity cannot be reduced. In this study, a random cluster sampling approach was employed to extract data from internal monitoring, with caregivers’ self-reports as the primary information. …”
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Development of Curcumin Encapsulated Liposomes in Chlorhexidine-Loaded Organogel Using Ternary Phase Systems for Treatment of Omphalitis in Infants by Ibilola Mary Cardoso-Daodu, Margaret Okonawan Ilomuanya

“…Infections in infants, after childbirth, remain a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, globally. A soaring percentage of these infections arise from bacterial colonization of the umbilicus. …”
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Usage and Perceived Side Effects of Personal Protective Measures against Mosquitoes among Current Users in Delhi by Charu Kohli, Rajesh Kumar, G. S. Meena, M. M. Singh, Jyotiranjan Sahoo, G. K. Ingle

“…Mosquito-borne diseases constitute an important cause of morbidity and mortality. The use of personal protective measures (PPM) like mats, bednets, screening, repellents, liquid vaporizers, mosquito coils, and so forth has been advocated as an effective tool in control of mosquito-borne diseases, but data about the safety profile of personal protective measures is still scarce. …”
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Evaluation of Procalcitonin, C-Reactive Protein, and Interleukin-6 as Early Markers for Diagnosis of Neonatal Sepsis by Emad A. Morad, Rehab A. Rabie, Mohamed A. Almalky, Manar G. Gebriel

“…This study was done to investigate the role of CRP, PCT, and IL-6 in promoting the early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis in an attempt to decrease morbidity and mortality. Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 50 neonates suspected with sepsis enrolled from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Zagazig University Hospitals, Egypt. …”
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Efficacy of dupilumab with concomitant topical calcineurin inhibitors treatment for preschool children with atopic dermatitis: a retrospective cohort study by Wu Liming, Kamran Ali

“…Background/objective Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disease that typically occurs in childhood/infancy and is associated with complications like extracutaneous atopic morbidity. Providing systemic treatment for pediatric AD patients with unmet comprehensive medical needs remains challenging. …”
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Selective Capsulotomies and Partial Capsulectomy in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Revision Surgery by Pietro Susini, Gianluca Marcaccini, Francesco Ruben Giardino, Mirco Pozzi, Francesco Volanti, Giuseppe Nisi, Roberto Cuomo, Luca Grimaldi

“…Continuous research has led to oncological and reconstructive advances in the management of breast cancer, thus improving outcomes and decreasing patient morbidity. Nowadays, the submuscular expander and prosthesis (E/P) implant-based breast reconstruction (IBR) accounts for 73% of all reconstructions. …”
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Frequency and Treatment Outcome of Invasive Fungal Infections in Children with Hematological Malignancies by Rabiha Manzoor, Rabia Tariq, Awais Arshed, Qurat Ul Ain Ali, Ajaz Ahmed, Fozia Sayed Rasool

“… Background: Invasive fungal infections are the cause of significant morbidity and mortality among cancer patients of any age group. …”
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Health-related quality of life and its predictors among chronic kidney disease patients: A hospital-based cross-sectional study. by Tasmia Tasnim, Kazi Muhammad Rezaul Karim, Tanjina Rahman, Harun-Ur Rashid

“…Patients aged, occupation, income, co-morbidities such as diabetes or hypertension, medication used, and serum hemoglobin were found significantly (p <0.05) associated at different stages of CKD. …”
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Quantifying the Burden of Shoulder and Hip Pain In Water Polo Players Across Different Playing Levels by Michael Girdwood, Marilyn Webster

“…Point prevalence and past history were calculated, as well as a morbidity score from OSTRC responses. Risk ratios were used to determine differences between playing levels and sex…”
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Impact of nutritional status and pulmonary function on short- and long-term overall survival in hemodialysis patients. by Özge Aydın Güçlü, Hasim Atakan Erol, Nilüfer Aylin Acet Öztürk, Asli Gorek Dilektasli, Funda Coskun, Abdulmecid Yıldız, Mehmet Karadag

“…<h4>Background</h4>End-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients frequently experience protein-energy wasting (PEW), which increases their morbidity and mortality rates.<h4>Objective</h4>This study explores the effects of nutritional status and pulmonary function on the short- and long-term mortality of ESRD patients undergoing hemodialysis.…”
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Acute and Repeated Dose 28-Day Oral Toxicity Study of the Aqueous Extracts from the Leafy Stem and Fruit of Pedalium murex D.Royen EX.L in Wistar Rats by Gérard Bessan Dossou-Agoin, Maxime Machioud Sangaré-Oumar, Téniola Isabelle Sacramento, Mariette Sindété, Egnon Jacques Hougbénou-Houngla, Nounagnon Darius Tossavi, Simon Azonbakin, Adam Gbankoto

“…In the acute oral toxicity test, there was no morbidity or mortality related to the treatments. Both extracts belong therefore to category 5 of the globally harmonized system (GHS) of classification. …”
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Tumor necrosis serves as an important pathological characteristic of stage I–II colon cancer by Shuhui Dong, Jin Xu, Mingshan Li, Guangyi Xiong, Ruilin Wang

“…Background: The long-term prognosis of colon cancer patients remains little changed with relatively high mortality and morbidity. Since the most widely used prognostic parameter TNM staging system is less satisfactory in predicting prognosis in early-stage cancers, numerous clinicopathological factors, including tumor necrosis, have been proposed for prognosis stratification, but substantial evidences are still lacking for early-stage colon cancer. …”
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Chronic periodontitis clinical and epidemiological characterization by Bernardo Pérez Barrero, Clara Ortiz Moncada, Walkyria del Carmen González Rodríguez, Lilian Judith Del Todo Pupo

“…<p><strong>Foundation</strong>: the increase in morbidity due to chronic periodontitis is of special importance, since it affects the life quality of those who suffer from it. …”
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The Prevention of the Renal Chronic Damage: a Priority from Childhood by Aymahara Gómez Morejón, Lidia Rosa Pérez González, Ortelio Chaviano Mendoza, Jan O’neil González Ramos, Juan Carlos Yanes Macías, Annia Quintana Marrero

“…<br /><strong>Conclusions:</strong> chronic kidney disease is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality that has been increasing in recent years in pediatric age, with congenital malformations of the genitourinary system being its main cause; early detection of risk prevents its progression.…”
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Low levels of Plasmodium falciparum parasitaemia among patients receiving antiretroviral therapy at the treatment centre of the Regional Hospital Bamenda, Northwest Cameroon. by Calvin Bisong Ebai, Cedric Yamssi, Flore Nguemaïm Ngoufo, Nicaise Ngouemeta Tchoffo, Omarine Nfor Nlinwe, Helen Kuokuo Kimbi

“…A systematic malaria test could be helpful to avert morbidity and improve the general health of patients on ART.…”
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Prevalence of Neonatal Sepsis and Associated Factors among Neonates in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Selected Governmental Hospitals in Shashemene Town, Oromia Regional State, Et... by Aytenew Getabelew, Mihret Aman, Endashaw Fantaye, Tomas Yeheyis

“…Neonatal sepsis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among neonates in developing countries accounting for 30-50% of total deaths each year. …”
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Epidemiological Characteristics and Family Relatives among Thalassemic Patients in Sulaimani City, Kurdistan Region, Iraq by Kamal Jalal Rashid

“…In conclusion, thalassemia is an important cause of morbidity among thalassemic patients. In our community, thalassemia is more frequent in rural population. …”
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Clinical Outcomes and Predictors of Patients with Fracture in Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, North West Ethiopia: A Prospective Cohort Study by Beminet Yimenu, Belayneh Mengist

“…Fracture continues to be a major public health concern in many parts of the developing world that results in several consequences and complications including lifelong morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to assess clinical outcomes of patients following fracture in Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, North West Ethiopia. …”
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