why choose us

Research Articles Search

Showing 7,650 of 148,262 result(s)
Prevalence and risk factors of metabolic syndrome in Ethiopia: describing an emerging outbreak in HIV clinics of the sub-Saharan Africa – a cross-sectional study

Abstract: Objectives HIV-induced chronic inflammation, immune activation and combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) are linked with adverse metabolic changes known to cause…

Date: 2023-12-09

Does atrial fibrillation affect prognosis in hospitalised COVID-19 patients? A multicentre historical cohort study in the Netherlands

Abstract: Objectives The aim of this multicentre COVID-PREDICT study (a nationwide observational cohort study that aims to better understand clinical course of COVID-19 and to…

Date: 2023-12-09

Trends in age of tobacco use initiation over time in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan: analysis of cross-sectional nationally representative surveys

Abstract: Objective Tobacco use begins at an early age and typically leads to a long-term addiction. The age of initiation for tobacco use is not well studied in South Asia, where…

Date: 2023-12-09

Risk prediction and treatment assessment in glioma patients using SEER database: a prospective observational study

Abstract: Objectives To use a nomogram to predict the risk of mortality and estimate the impact of current treatment on the prognosis of glioma patients. Methods A total of 3798…

Date: 2023-12-09

Protocol for a prospective cohort study on the feasibility of application of nutritional ultrasound in the diagnosis and follow-up of patients with nutritional risk at hospital discharge: study on body composition and function (DRECO)

Abstract: Introduction Nutritional ultrasound (US) is an emerging technique in clinical nutrition for the morphological and structural study of muscle mass. Currently, all…

Date: 2023-12-09

Designing intervention prototypes to improve infant and young child nutrition in Peru: a participatory design study protocol

Abstract: Introduction Nutrition during the complementary feeding period (6–23 months) is critical to ensure optimal growth and reduce the risk of diet-related disease across the…

Date: 2023-12-09

Risk of atrial fibrillation and association with other diseases: protocol of the derivation and international external validation of a prediction model using nationwide population-based electronic health records

Abstract: Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major public health issue and there is rationale for the early diagnosis of AF before the first complication occurs. Previous…

Date: 2023-12-09

Mhealth tools for community-based infectious disease surveillance in Africa: a scoping review protocol

Abstract: Introduction Countries in the WHO’s African region have found community-based surveillance useful in ensuring the effectiveness of the Integrated Disease Surveillance…

Date: 2023-12-09

Virtual reality as an adjunct to pulmonary rehabilitation of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a prevalent chronic lung disease characterised by persistent and progressive airflow obstruction resulting…

Date: 2023-12-09

Recommendations for the primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in primary care: study protocol for a systematic guideline review

Abstract: Introduction Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) was the main cause of death in Germany in 2021, with major risk factors (ie, hypertension, diabetes,…

Date: 2023-12-09