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Measuring the effects of socioeconomic factors on mental health among migrant...
Abstract Objectives Since 1978, rural–urban migrants mainly contribute Chinese urbanization. The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of socioeconomic factors on... -
Development of type 2 diabetes mellitus quality indicators in general practic...
Abstract Background The service capacity of primary care has improved in China. General practice also takes growing responsibility in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus,... -
Frontal plane pelvis and hip kinematics of transfemoral amputee gait. Effect ...
Following a transfemoral amputation (TFA), numerous changes in movement patterns during gait can occur. Frontal plane hip and pelvis compensatory strategies are recognized among... -
The efficacy of polyglycolic acid felt reinforcement in preventing postoperat...
Abstract Background Partial pancreatoduodenectomy is performed for malignant and benign diseases of the pancreatic head region. The procedure is considered highly difficult and... -
Conversion of 10 Gb/s NRZ-OOK to RZ-OOK utilizing XPM in a Si nanowire
We have demonstrated for the first time to our knowledge, the conversion of 10 Gb/s non-return-to-zero (NRZ) on-off keying (NRZ-OOK) to RZ-OOK using cross-phase modulation (XPM)... -
Engaging parents using web-based feedback on child growth to reduce childhood...
Abstract Background To measure trends in child growth and combat rising levels of obesity, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Manchester have... -
Associations between early childhood caries, malnutrition and anemia: a globa...
Abstract Background Malnutrition is the main risk factor for most common communicable diseases. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between country-level... -
Chemical constituents from rhizomes of <i>Cautleya spicata</i> (Sm.) Baker (Z...
The chemical investigation of ethanolic extract from rhizomes of Cautleya spicata (Sm.) Baker (Zingiberaceae) has resulted in the isolation of eight compounds which were... -
Susceptibility to cigarette smoking among secondary and high school students ...
Abstract Background To prevent adolescents from becoming smokers, it is essential to understand factors that cause them to become susceptible to smoking (SS). The aim of this... -
Understanding the impact of five major determinants of health (genetics, biol...
Abstract Background In the United States (U.S.), the prevalence of both diagnosed and undiagnosed type 2 diabetes (T2D) is nearly twice as high among Mexican-origin... -
Development of a clinical decision tool to reduce diagnostic testing for prim...
Abstract Background Satisfactory tools to preclude low-risk patients from intensive diagnostic testing for primary aldosteronism (PA) are lacking. Therefore, we aimed to develop... -
A structured mixed method process evaluation of a randomized controlled trial...
Abstract Background Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is an evidence-based work rehabilitation program helping people with moderate to severe mental illness to obtain... -
The effectiveness of interventions designed to increase the uptake of clinica...
Abstract Background The objective of this systematic review was to summarize and evaluate evidence about the effectiveness of knowledge translation (KT) interventions to improve... -
The Trp64Arg polymorphism in β3 adrenergic receptor (ADRB3) gene is associate...
Abstract Background Recently, some studies claim that adipokines may modulate plasma lipids. More interestingly, the ADRB3 Trp64Arg polymorphism may regulate adipokines and play... -
Prevalence of Blastocystis sp. infection in several hosts in Brazil: a system...
Abstract Background Blastocystis sp. affects a wide variety of animals and is the most common protozoan in human fecal samples with potential pandemic distribution. In the... -
Using long-term ranging patterns to assess within-group and between-group com...
Abstract Background Competition within and between social groups determines access to resources and can be inferred from space use parameters that reflect depletion of food... -
Developmental basis for intestinal barrier against the toxicity of graphene o...
Abstract Background Intestinal barrier is crucial for animals against translocation of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) into secondary targeted organs. However, the molecular... -
Should the poor have no medicines to cure? A study on the association between...
Abstract Background The rampant urbanization and medical marketization in China have resulted in increased vulnerabilities to health and socioeconomic disparities among the... -
Reliability and validity of the international dementia alliance schedule for ...
Abstract Background Clinical and social services both are important for dementia care. The International Dementia Alliance (IDEAL) Schedule for the Assessment and Staging of...
