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Factors associated with health service orientation and active product marketi...
Abstract Background Little is known about pharmacy owners’ commitment to public health and health policy goals in the strategic planning of their business. The aim of this... -
‘You are Okay’: a support and educational program for children with mild inte...
Abstract Background Children of parents with a mental illness or substance use disorder (COPMI) have an increased risk of developing social-emotional problems themselves. Fear... -
Pigmentary keratitis in pugs in the United Kingdom: prevalence and associated...
Abstract Background Pigmentary keratitis (PK) is commonly recognised in Pugs, but its aetiology is not completely understood. The aim of this study was to determine the... -
The efficacy of varenicline in achieving abstinence among waterpipe tobacco s...
Abstract Background Waterpipe tobacco smoking has increased among youth across the globe including in the US, and it continues as a common and traditional form of smoking... -
Protocol for a Randomised controlled trial to Evaluate the effectiveness and ...
Abstract Background Dental caries in the expanding elderly, predominantly-dentate population is an emerging public health concern. Elderly individuals with heavily restored... -
"Stroke - 65 Plus. Continued Active Life": a study protocol for a randomized ...
Abstract Background Elderly people represent the majority of stroke cases worldwide. Post-stroke sequelae frequently lead to a more isolated life. Restricted social relations... -
Reliability of birth weight recall by parent or guardian respondents in a stu...
Abstract Objective Birth weight, which can be an indicator for risk of chronic diseases throughout the lifespan, is one of the most commonly used measures in the study of... -
A manual-based family intervention for families living with the consequences ...
Abstract Background Acquiring a traumatic injury constitutes a severe life change for the survivor, but also for the surrounding family. The paradigm of helping the family has... -
Enrolment of families with overweight children into a program aimed at reduci...
Abstract Background Difficulties engaging families with overweight children to enrol into programs aimed at reducing childhood obesity have been well documented. During the... -
Prenatal tobacco smoke exposure increases hospitalizations for bronchiolitis ...
Abstract Background Tobacco smoke exposure (TSE) is a worldwide health problem and it is considered a risk factor for pregnant women’s and children’s health, particularly for... -
Isolated congenital inter-costal pulmonary hernia: a case report
Abstract Background Intercostal lung herniation is a rare condition that may be congenital (20%) or acquired (80%). The isolated congenital form is exceptional, with one case... -
Interpreting the MicroRNA-15/107 family: interaction identification by combin...
Abstract Background The highly conservative miR-15/107 family (also named as miR-15/107 gene group) including ten miRNA members is currently recognized strongly implicated in... -
Is marijuana use associated with decreased use of prescription opioids? Toxic...
Abstract Background State governments in the United States are increasingly viewing marijuana legalization as a policy option for controlling the opioid epidemic under the... -
Cost-utility analysis of Palivizumab for Respiratory Syncytial Virus infectio...
Abstract Background This study aimed at estimating the efficiency of palivizumab in the prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection and its sequelae in preterm... -
Self-reported hypertension in Northern China: a cross-sectional study of a ri...
Abstract Background Hypertension is a major risk factor for the global burden of disease, particularly in countries that are not economically developed. This study aimed to... -
The effect of cash transfers on mental health – new evidence from South Africa
Abstract Background Mental health and poverty are strongly interlinked. There is a gap in the literature on the effects of poverty alleviation programmes on mental health. We... -
Risk factors for hearing loss in children: a systematic literature review and...
Abstract Background Hearing loss in newborns and children is a public health concern, due to high prevalence and negative effects on their development. Early detection and... -
The age-related effect on cognitive performance in cognitively healthy elderl...
Abstract Background As research in treatments for neurocognitive diseases progresses, there is an increasing need to identify cognitive decline in the earliest stages of disease... -
Effect of interactive cognitive-motor training on eye-hand coordination and c...
Abstract Background Poor eye–hand coordination is associated with the symptoms of the early stage of cognitive decline. However, previous research on the eye–hand coordination... -
Effectiveness of person- and family-centered care transition interventions: a...
Abstract Background Care transitions from the hospital to home are critical to the sustainability of our health care system. Ineffective care transitions can be caused by high...
