Association between NSAIDs and Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Nitipong Permpalung, Sikarin Upala, Anawin Sanguankeo, Suthanya Sornprom

“…Clostridium difficile infection is a leading cause of nosocomial diarrhea in developed countries. Studies evaluating the associations of increased risk of community-acquired CDAD and the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have yielded inconclusive results. …”
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Prevalence, Correlates, and Prognosis of Peripheral Artery Disease in Rural Ecuador—Rationale, Protocol, and Phase I Results of a Population-Based Survey: An Atahualpa Project-Anci... by Oscar H. Del Brutto, Mark J. Sedler, Robertino M. Mera, Pablo R. Castillo, Elizabeth H. Cusick, Jadry A. Gruen, Kelsie J. Phelan, Victor J. Del Brutto, Mauricio Zambrano, David L. Brown

“…Little is known on the prevalence of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in developing countries. Study design. Population-based study in Atahualpa. …”
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Assessment of Microbiological Safety and Quality of Minced Meat and Meat Contact Surfaces in Selected Butcher Shops of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Kibrom Zerabruk, Negussie Retta, Diriba Muleta, Anteneh T. Tefera

“…Food-borne pathogens are one of the leading causes of illness and death particularly in developing countries. This study was aimed at analyzing the hygiene indicator microorganisms and pathogens of minced meat and contact surface materials in butcher shops in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. …”
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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Saudi Arabia: A Soaring Epidemic by Asirvatham Alwin Robert, Abdulrahman Al-Dawish, Muhammad Mujammami, Mohamed Abdulaziz Al Dawish

“…However, in comparison with that in the developed countries, the number of research interventions on the prevalence, incidence, and the sociodemographic aspects of T1DM is woefully inadequate. …”
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Mental health literacy among undergraduate students of a Saudi tertiary institution: a cross-sectional study by Mohamed S. Mahfouz, Abdulwahab Aqeeli, Anwar M. Makeen, Ramzi M. Hakami, Hatim H. Najmi, Abdullkarim T. Mobarki, Mohammad H. Haroobi, Saeed M. Almalki, Mohammad A. Mahnashi, Osayd A. Ageel

“…The issue of mental health literacy has been widely studied in developed countries, with few studies conducted in Arab countries. …”
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Untreated Active Tuberculosis in Pregnancy with Intraocular Dissemination: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Shadi Rezai, Stephen LoBue, Daniel Adams, Yewande Oladipo, Ramses Posso, Tiffany Mapp, Crystal Santiago, Manisha Jain, William D. Marino, Cassandra E. Henderson

“…However, the incidence in developed countries has decreased over the past decades causing physicians to become unfamiliar with its unspecific symptoms. …”
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Dose Effect Evaluation and Therapeutic Window of the Neuro-EPO Nasal Application for the Treatment of the Focal Ischemia Model in the Mongolian Gerbil by Iliana Sosa Teste, Yuneidys Mengana Tamos, Yamila Rodríguez Cruz, Adriana Muñoz Cernada, Janette Cruz Rodríguez, Nelvis Subirós Martínez, Rosa Maria Coro Antich, Alina González-Quevedo, Julio Cesar García Rodríguez

“…Cerebrovascular disease is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in Cuba and in several developed countries. A possible neuroprotective agent is the rHu-EPO, whose effects have been demonstrated in models of brain ischemia. …”
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Protein Kinase Cα Modulates Estrogen-Receptor-Dependent Transcription and Proliferation in Endometrial Cancer Cells by Alicia M. Thorne, Twila A. Jackson, Van C. Willis, Andrew P. Bradford

“…Endometrial cancer is the most common invasive gynecologic malignancy in developed countries. The most prevalent endometrioid tumors are linked to excessive estrogen exposure and hyperplasia. …”
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Atmospheric Polychlorinated Naphthalenes in a Tropical Megalopolis of Vietnam: Concentrations, Potential Sources, and Health Risk by Ngo Thi Thuan, Nguyen Duy Dat, Nguyen Minh Ngoc, Nhung Thi-Tuyet Hoang, To Thi Hien, Moo Been Chang

“…This study provides useful information on the characteristics of PCNs in Vietnam, thereby bridging the knowledge divide regarding the pollution of new POPs in developing countries.…”
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Rudimentary Horn Pregnancy Diagnosed after Laparotomy by Kurabachew Mengistu, Tufa Bobe, Gashaw Tilahun, Kibru Kifle, Dereje Geleta

“…Early awareness of this rare clinical condition is so crucial especially in developing countries where the availability of new technologies is scarce to explore uterine abnormalities. …”
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Application of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Models for Assessment of Education Quality in Water Resources Engineering by Mohammad Kazem Ghorbani, Nasser Talebbeydokhti, Hossein Hamidifar, Mehrshad Samadi, Michael Nones, Fatemeh Rezaeitavabe, Shabnam Heidarifar

“…Assessing and improving the quality of education in universities can play a prominent role in developing countries. This study aims to demonstrate an extensive methodology with a related algorithm for assessing the quality of education in Water Resource Engineering (WRE) based on Klein’s learning model and using the hybrid fuzzy-AHP-TOPSIS (FAT) method. …”
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Immune-endocrine crossroads: the impact of nuclear receptors in Tuberculosis and Chagas disease by Ana R. Pérez, Ana R. Pérez, Oscar A. Bottasso, Oscar A. Bottasso, Oscar A. Bottasso, Natalia E. Santucci, Natalia E. Santucci

“…These diseases remain significant global health concerns, particularly in developing countries, highlighting the importance of understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying host-pathogen interactions mediated by NRs.…”
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Global scenario of silica-associated diseases: A review on emerging pathophysiology of silicosis and potential therapeutic regimes by Prasad Sherekar, Sanvidhan G. Suke, Archana Dhok, Srikant Malegaonkar, Shrikrishna A. Dhale

“…This review paper discusses the burden of silicosis and associated co-morbidities in developed as well as developing countries globally using the published data of various government agencies, related organizations, and epidemiological findings. …”
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Improving Perinatal Care in the Rural Regions Worldwide by Wireless Enabled Antepartum Fetal Monitoring: A Demonstration Project by Roberto Tapia-Conyer, Shelley Lyford, Rodrigo Saucedo, Michael Casale, Hector Gallardo, Karen Becerra, Jonathan Mack, Ricardo Mujica, Daniel Estrada, Antonio Sanchez, Ramon Sabido, Carlos Meier, Joseph Smith

“…Fetal and neonatal morbidity and mortality are significant problems in developing countries; remote maternal-fetal monitoring offers promise in addressing this challenge. …”
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Knowledge and Practices of HealthCare Workers Regarding of Medical Waste Management in Hospitals of Al Najaf Governorate by Naseem B. Saadoon, Luma H.Ali, Suha A. Kadum

“… Medical waste (MW) is a serious problem in many developing countries. Iraq being one of them it faces challenges in waste management due to the environmental and human health risks. …”
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Analysis Employment Changes in Tourism Sector and It’s Impact on Balanced Regional Development (Case Study: Gilan Province) by Mohammad Eskandari Noudeh, Ahmad Pourahmad, Mghgan Khoshdelan

“…Tourism regional planning to prevent unbalanced development of tourism destinations is one of the important issues in development tourism industry in developing countries. For tourism regional planning, identification regions position relative to each other is necessary. …”
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Skeletal Manifestations of Scurvy: A Case Report from Dubai by Shahryar Noordin, Naveed Baloch, Muhammad Sohail Salat, Abdul Rashid Memon, Tashfeen Ahmad

“…Nutritional deficiencies are rarely reported in developed countries. We report a child of Pakistani origin brought up in Dubai who developed skeletal manifestations of scurvy due to peculiar dietary habits. …”
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The Theory and Practice of Consultation-Liaison (CL) Psychiatry in Trinidad and Tobago with Reference to Suicidal Behavior by Hari D. Maharajh, Petal Abdool, Rehanna Mohammed-Emamdee

“…Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (CL Psychiatry) is not a well-established discipline in developing countries. It is a multifaceted area that incorporates clinical, teaching, and research activities both within the hospital and extramurally in community health services. …”
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The impact of environmental fees to taxes on total factor productivity of manufacturing enterprises: empirical evidence from China by Jing Huang, Zhaoyang Zhao, Xinjing Yang, Yuhang Tian

“…Balancing environmental benefits with economic gains is a crucial challenge for developing countries striving for sustainable development in today’s context. …”
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Prevalence of Aflatoxin Contamination in Peanuts and Peanut Butter from an Informal Market, Harare, Zimbabwe by V. P. Masaka, N. Ndlovu, R. S. Tshalibe, T. C. Mhande, T. Z. Jombo

“…Peanuts and peanut butter play an important role nutritionally in improving the diets of individuals in many parts of Africa, especially in the fight against child malnutrition. However, in developing countries such as Zimbabwe, most of the raw peanuts and peanut butter produced in backyard industries are sold in informal markets and rarely undergo formal safety inspection for aflatoxin contamination. …”
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