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Incidence and risk factors for recurrent Henoch-Schönlein purpura in children...
Abstract Background The recurrence rate of Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is 2.7%–30%, with varied average intervals between the first and second episodes. Few studies have... -
Local measles vaccination gaps in Germany and the role of vaccination providers
Abstract Background Measles elimination in Europe is an urgent public health goal, yet despite the efforts of its member states, vaccination gaps and outbreaks occur. This study... -
Limited evidence for diagnosing bacterial skin infections in older adults in ...
Abstract Background Older adults with bacterial skin infections may present with atypical symptoms, making diagnosis difficult. There is limited authoritative guidance on how... -
Low birth weight among term newborns in Wolaita Sodo town, South Ethiopia: a ...
Abstract Background In low income countries, many low birth weight newborns often miss the chance for survival sooner or later. Others who survive would also face increased... -
Preventable clinical and psychosocial factors predicted two out of three recu...
Abstract Background The relative importance of lifestyle, medical and psychosocial factors on the risk of recurrent major cardiovascular (CV) events (MACE) in coronary patients’... -
Epidemiology of Taenia saginata taeniosis/cysticercosis: a systematic review ...
Abstract Background The zoonotic parasite Taenia saginata utilizes bovines as an intermediate host (causing cysticercosis) and humans as the definitive host (causing taeniosis).... -
Using record linkage to validate notification and laboratory data for a more ...
Abstract Background Infectious disease burden is commonly assessed using notification data. Using retrospective record linkage in Western Australia, we described how well... -
Non-malaria fevers in a high malaria endemic area of Ghana
Abstract Background The importance of fevers not due to malaria [non–malaria fevers, NMFs] in children in sub-Saharan Africa is increasingly being recognised. We have... -
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... -
Impact of a computer-assisted decision support system (CDSS) on nutrition man...
Abstract Background Mortality of critically ill hematology (HM) patients has improved over time. Thus, those patients require an extensive diagnostic workup and the optimal use... -
Incremental economic burden associated with exudative age-related macular deg...
Abstract Background The exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD) causes considerable healthcare costs for patients and healthcare system, which are expected to grow as... -
A double-masked placebo-controlled trial of azithromycin to prevent child mor...
Abstract Background Biannual, mass azithromycin distribution has previously been shown to reduce all-cause child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Subgroup analysis suggested... -
How is the Lives Saved Tool (LiST) used in the global health community? Resul...
Abstract Background The Lives Saved Tool (LiST) is a computer-based model that estimates the impact of scaling up key interventions to improve maternal, newborn and child... -
Prevalence of enteric infections among hospitalized patients in two referral ...
Abstract Background Diarrhea is an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In Africa and Ghana in particular, it is estimated to contribute directly to 19 and 25%... -
Spatial and temporal analysis of tuberculosis in Zhejiang Province, China, 20...
Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease of major public health concern. The disease has demonstrated large space-time variations. This study aims to... -
Evaluation of self-swabbing coupled with a telephone health helpline as an ad...
Abstract Background Calls to a telephone health helpline (THHL) have been previously evaluated for the ability to monitor specific syndromes, such as fever and... -
Prevalence, clinical and economic burden of mucormycosis-related hospitalizat...
Abstract Background Mucormycosis is a rare but devastating fungal infection primarily affecting immunocompromised patients such as those with hematological malignancy, bone... -
Threats of Zika virus transmission for Asia and its Hindu-Kush Himalayan region
Abstract Asia and its Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region is particularly vulnerable to environmental change, especially climate and land use changes further influenced by rapid... -
Evaluation of honey-baited FTA cards in combination with different mosquito t...
Abstract Background The threat of mosquito-borne diseases is increasing in continental Europe as demonstrated by several autochthonous chikungunya, dengue and West Nile virus... -
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...
