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Echocardiographic screening for rheumatic heart disease in 4 515 Sudanese school children: marked disparity between two communities.
( Clinics Cardive , 2018 , Article)Echocardiographic (echo) screening has unmasked a high prevalence of subclinical rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in many countries, and it can be used as a surveillance tool to control the disease. School children of 10 to ... -
Does Cognitive Impairment and Agitation in Dementia Influence Intervention Effectiveness? Findings From a Cluster-RCT With the Therapeutic Robot, PARO.
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)To explore whether severity of cognitive impairment and agitation of older people with dementia predict outcomes in engagement, mood states, and agitation after a 10-week intervention with the robotic seal, PARO. Data from ... -
Comparative assessment of fracture risk among osteoporosis and osteopenia patients: a cross-sectional study
( Dove Medical Press , 2018 , Article)Background: Both osteoporosis and osteopenia remain worldwide public health concerns. They both lead to bone fractures, which can lead to disability and burden on those who are afflicted. Objectives: To assess and compare ... -
Patient-dentist relationship and dental anxiety among young Sudanese adult patients
( Wiley , 2018 , Report)To evaluate the effects of the patient-dentist relationship on dental anxiety among young adult Sudanese patients. In this cross-sectional study, 864 patients attending outpatient dental clinics of the governmental dental ... -
Foam dressings for treating pressure injuries in patients of any age in any care setting: An abridged Cochrane systematic review
( Elsevier Ltd. , 2018 , Article)Pressure injuries are localised areas of injury to the skin and/or underlying tissues. To assess foam dressings compared to other dressings in healing pressure injuries. Systematic review and meta-analysis DATA SOURCES: ... -
Incidence and Prevalence of Pressure Injuries in Adult Intensive Care Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2018 , Article Review)To systematically assess the incidence and prevalence of pressure injuries in adult ICU patients and the most frequently occurring pressure injury sites. MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Cumulative Index to Nursing ... -
The differential effects of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on seizure frequency in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy - A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)The omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are known to play an important role in maintenance and modulation of neuronal functions. There is evidence that omega-3 fatty acids ... -
Prevalence of newly detected diabetes in pregnancy in Qatar, using universal screening.
( Public Library of Science , 2018 , Article)Diabetes first detected during pregnancy is currently divided into gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and diabetes mellitus (DM)- most of which are type 2 DM (T2DM). This study aims to define the prevalence and outcomes ... -
Cardiac Rehabilitation Models around the Globe.
( MDPI , 2018 , Article)Alternative models of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) delivery, such as home or community-based programs, have been developed to overcome underutilization. However, their availability and characteristics have never been assessed ... -
Cardiac Rehabilitation Availability and Delivery in Canada: How Does It Compare With Other High-Income Countries?
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)Canada has insufficient cardiac rehabilitation (CR) capacity, yet unmet need is unknown. Moreover, Canada has CR guidelines, but whether delivery conforms has not been characterized by province/territory. This study aimed ... -
Funding sources and costs to deliver cardiac rehabilitation around the globe: Drivers and barriers.
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) reach is minimal globally, primarily due to financial factors. This study characterized CR funding sources, cost to patients to participate, cost to programs to serve patients, and the drivers ... -
Milk Other Than Breast Milk and the Development of Asthma in Children 3 Years of Age. A Birth Cohort Study (2006⁻2011).
( MDPI , 2018 , Article)Prevalence of asthma in Australian children is amongst the highest in the world. Although breastfeeding positively influences infant immunity, early introduction of Milk Other than Breast Milk (MOTBM) may also play an ... -
Effectiveness of Different Topical Treatments in the Healing of Pressure Injuries: A Network Meta-analysis.
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)Pressure injuries (PIs) are one of the most common types of complex wounds and impose a huge economic burden on the healthcare system and the patients. A plethora of topical treatments is widely available for PI treatment, ... -
Milk other than breast milk and the development of asthma in children 3 years of age. A birth cohort study (2006–2011)
(2018 , Article)Prevalence of asthma in Australian children is amongst the highest in the world. Although breastfeeding positively influences infant immunity, early introduction of Milk Other than Breast Milk (MOTBM) may also play an ... -
Using the human blood index to investigate host biting plasticity: a systematic review and meta-regression of the three major African malaria vectors.
( BMC , 2018 , Article)The proportion of mosquito blood-meals that are of human origin, referred to as the 'human blood index' or HBI, is a key determinant of malaria transmission. A systematic review was conducted followed by meta-regression ... -
Type 2 diabetes mellitus in pregnancy: The impact of maternal weight and early glycaemic control on outcomes.
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)To study the pregnancy outcomes in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and to relate these to maternal risk factors. We conducted a retrospective study of 419 women with T2DM (index group)- who attended our diabetes ... -
Obesity and maternal perception: a cross-sectional study of children aged 6 to 8 years in Kuwait
( World Health Organization , 2019 , Article)Background: Childhood obesity is on the increase in the Middle East. Aims: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of obesity in those aged six to eight years and to investigate maternal perception of child ... -
Nature and delivery of cardiac rehabilitation in New Zealand: Are services equitable to other high-income countries?
( New Zealand Medical Association , 2019 , Article)Aims: To compare the nature and delivery of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) services within New Zealand by island (North vs South; NI, SI), and to other high-income countries (HICs). Methods: In this cross-sectional study, ... -
Exploring risk factors of diarrheal diseases from male workers’ perspectives in Qatar: A qualitative approach.
( Ministry of Public Health , 2019 , Conference Paper)Background: According to WHO, diarrhea is an infection in the intestinal tract, which can be caused by a variety of bacterial, viral and parasitic organisms. The infection spreads through contaminated food or drinking ... -
Oral cancer knowledge, attitude, and practice of dentists in the state of Qatar
( MDPI Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute , 2019 , Article)Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess existing knowledge on oral cancer (OC), attitude toward OC examination, and clinical practice among dentists practicing in the governmental health sector in the State of ...