Potential and challenges for an integrated management of tuberculosis, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension: A scoping review protocol. by Vitri Widyaningsih, Ratih Puspita Febrinasari, Victoria Sari, Clarissa Augustania, Bintang Verlita, Chatarina Wahyuni, Bachti Alisjahbana, Ailiana Santosa, Nawi Ng, Ari Probandari

“…In many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the epidemiological transition is characterized by an increased burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the persistent challenge of infectious diseases. …”
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The Association between Allergic Rhinitis and COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Cong Xu, He Zhao, Yuwan Song, Jiamin Zhou, Ting Wu, Jingjing Qiu, Junxin Wang, Xicheng Song, Yan Sun

“…We included studies reporting the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of COVID-19 and its incidence in patients with AR. …”
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Factors Associated with Chronic Noncancer Pain in the Canadian Population by Saifudin Rashiq, Bruce D Dick

“…Chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) is a prevalent health problem with pervasive negative effects on the individual’s quality of life. Previous epidemiological studies of CNCP have suggested a number of individual biological, psychological and societal correlates of CNCP, but it has rarely been possible to simultaneously compare the relative strengths of many such correlates in a Canadian population sample. …”
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Instruments reliability to measure the skill development to prevent leprosy in postgraduate studies by Tania Alemán Martínez, Onesio Esteban de León Gutiérrez, Daniela María Hernández Alemán

“…<p><strong>Foundation:</strong> the specific skills of the profession are oriented to the professional mode of action through the application of the clinical and epidemiological method that allows diagnosing, treating, rehabilitating, promoting health and preventing diseases. …”
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Incidence of neoplastic diseases in infants in Cienfuegos province from January 1988 to December 1998. by Luis Pedro Hernández Sosa, Sonia Pérez García, Mileny Acosta Fonseca

“…<strong><br />Objective: </strong>To analyse the epidemiological characteristics of neoplasm in children in Cienfuegos province. …”
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Impact of Aluminium Chloride (AlCl₃) on Brain Function: A Review of Neurotoxic Mechanisms and Implications for Alzheimer's Disease by Amtul Rahman, Zeenath Banu

“…Aluminium chloride (AlCl3) is a prevalent environmental pollutant found in food and drinking water. Epidemiological studies suggest a strong link between AlCl3 exposure and neurodegenerative disorders, especially Alzheimer’s disease (AD). …”
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Infection with hepatitis C virus as a cause of cirrhosis – case study by Lidia Sierpińska, Małgorzata Januszek

“…Physical examination was presented, as well as epidemiological interview, medical history, course of diagnostics and treatment of the patient qualified for follow up ambulatory care in the outpatient hepatology department. …”
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Increased Risk of Dementia in Patients with Antidepressants: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies by Yao-Chin Wang, Po-An Tai, Tahmina Nasrin Poly, Md Mohaimenul Islam, Hsuan-Chia Yang, Chieh-Chen Wu, Yu-Chuan (Jack) Li

“…Antidepressants are the most commonly and widely used medication for its effectiveness in the treatment of anxiety and depression. A few epidemiological studies have documented that antidepressant is associated with increased risk of dementia so far. …”
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Characterization of patients with clinical suspicion of dengue and warning signs. Pediatric Hospital. Cienfuegos, 2019 by Delfín Rodríguez Buergo, Hilda María Delgado Acosta, Diana Rosa Rodríguez Delgado, Roxana Gutiérrez Morán, Lisset María Martínez González

“…The variables analyzed were: sex, age, nutritional status and associated chronic diseases, time between admission and beginning of symptoms, warning signs of the disease, reflection in the clinical history of the home and / or study center environment epidemiological situation, hospital stay and clinical evolution.…”
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Utility of Lymphoblastoid Cell Lines for Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Generation by Satish Kumar, Joanne E. Curran, David C. Glahn, John Blangero

“…A large number of EBV immortalized LCLs have been generated and maintained in genetic/epidemiological studies as a perpetual source of DNA and as a surrogate in vitro cell model. …”
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The relationship between loneliness and internalizing disorders among young adults: the mediating and moderating role of ego-resilience by Anita Padmanabhanunni, Tyrone B. Pretorius

“…This study aims to build on existing research by exploring how different components of loneliness—isolation, relational connectedness, and collective connectedness—interact with ego-resilience to influence anxiety, depression, and hopelessness.MethodsThe study participants were young adults (n = 337) who completed the University of California-Los Angeles Loneliness Scale, Ego Resilience Scale, Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, State-Trait Anxiety Scale, and Beck Hopelessness Scale. …”
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Genetics and Molecular Biology of Epstein-Barr Virus-Encoded BART MicroRNA: A Paradigm for Viral Modulation of Host Immune Response Genes and Genome Stability by David H. Dreyfus

“…Epstein-Barr virus, a ubiquitous human herpesvirus, is associated through epidemiologic evidence with common autoimmune syndromes and cancers. …”
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Detection and Whole-Genome Characteristics of <i>Bordetella trematum</i> Isolated from Captive Snakes by Magdalena Zając, Inga Bona, Magdalena Skarżyńska, Renata Kwit, Anna Lalak, Ewelina Skrzypiec, Emilia Mikos-Wojewoda, Paulina Pasim, Dominika Wojdat, Weronika Koza, Dariusz Wasyl

“…The whole-genome sequencing and comparison with limited public data revealed a high diversity within <i>B. trematum</i>, reaching >48,000 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), with 64 SNP differentiating tested snake isolates and thus, being considered epidemiologically unrelated. This is the first report of <i>B. trematum</i> isolated from an animal source in Europe. …”
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Clinical characteristics of pediatric patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Cienfuegos, 2020-2021 by Mercedes Fonseca Hernández, Dunia María Chávez Amaro, Vivian Isabel Chávez Pérez, Julio Héctor Jova Dueñas, Tamara L. Jiménez Sáez, Ifrain Machín Caride

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to describe the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of children confirmed with COVID-19 in Cienfuegos, during the first year of the pandemic.…”
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Sex hormones and allergies: exploring the gender differences in immune responses by Jesús Alberto Gutiérrez-Brito, José Álvaro Lomelí-Nieto, José Francisco Muñoz-Valle, Edith Oregon-Romero, Jazz Alan Corona-Angeles, Jorge Hernández-Bello

“…This review explores the relationship between sex hormones and allergies, including epidemiological data, experimental findings, and insights from animal models. …”
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VOCAL HANDICAP AND ASSOCIATION WITH PHYSICAL INACTIVITY AND JOB DISSATISFACTION AMONG TEACHERS by Lilian Souza Melo, Josiane Santos Brant Rocha, Viviana Maia Santos, Leonardo Rodrigues de Souza, Rosângela Ramos Veloso Silva, Desirée Sant´Ana Haikal, Adriane Mesquita Medeiros, Luiza Augusta R. Rossi-Barbosa

“… This study aimed to verify the association between voice handicaps, physical inactivity, and job dissatisfaction among public school teachers in Minas Gerais, Brazil. An epidemiological, cross-sectional web survey study was performed to do this. …”
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Calibration verification for stochastic agent-based disease spread models. by Maya Horii, Aidan Gould, Zachary Yun, Jaideep Ray, Cosmin Safta, Tarek Zohdi

“…We conclude that stand-alone calibration verification using synthetic data may benefit epidemiological researchers in identifying model calibration challenges that may be difficult to identify with other commonly used model validation techniques.…”
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LONGPOP and IDS. Personal reflections on our collaboration With Kees Mandemakers. by Sam Jenkinson, Hideko Matsuo, Koen Matthijs

“…The three of us have known Kees for some time, but most closely since 2014, when we became formally engaged as project partners under the so-called LONGPOP-project, an EU funded Marie Curie grant, named Methodologies and Data mining techniques for the analysis of Big Data based on Longitudinal Population and Epidemiological Registers. The importance of our close professional relationship is best demonstrated by our work in producing the COR*-IDS 2020 database. …”
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Periodontal Indices as Predictors of Cognitive Decline: Insights from the PerioMind Colombia Cohort by Catalina Arévalo-Caro, Diego López, Jose Antonio Sánchez Milán, Cristina Lorca, María Mulet, Humberto Arboleda, Sergio Losada Amaya, Aida Serra, Xavier Gallart-Palau

“…<b>Background</b>: Poor oral health and periodontitis have been epidemiologically linked to cognitive decline and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in older adults. …”
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Public Health Evaluation of COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptability and Health Behaviors in South Africa: Past, Current, and Future Implications (2020–2022) by Handan Wand, Jayajothi Moodley, Tarylee Reddy, Sarita Naidoo

“…Given the lower rates of vaccine acceptability and a reduction in preventative health behaviors, monitoring the spread of infections is crucial and may have significant clinical and epidemiological implications.…”
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