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VERY HIGH MORTALITY OF CARDIOMETABOLIC DISEASE IN COVID-19 AND NON-COVID-19 POPULATION DURING THE PANDEMIC FIRST WAVE IN PERU

Segundo Nicolas Seclen, Marlon Yovera-Aldana

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To describe the mortality of cardio-metabolic diseases by non-COVID-19 during the pandemic first wave 2020.
METHODOLOGY: We analyzed open data from Peruvian death certificates from March 01 to December 31, 2020, and 2019. Confirmed and suspected cases of COVID-19 by ICD-10 and the text of the di [...] Read more.

Abstract PDF (560 K) March 7, 2022 11 Downloads 299 Views DOI: 10.54647/pmh33190

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Reviewing Ernest Everett Just’s BIOLOGY OF THE CELL SURFACE (1939) and related literature, plus annotated references, hereby advancing evolutionary biology and evolutionary bioethics

Theodore Walker Jr.

Abstract: The Biology of the Cell Surface (1939a) by Ernest Everett Just is focused on marine egg cells and egg cell surfaces. By studying egg cells, and cell surface mediated co-operation with sperm and environment, E. E. Just advanced egg cell fertilization and developmental biology, including embryo morphogenesis, ecological devel [...] Read more.

Abstract PDF (269 K) November 16, 2021 7 Downloads 460 Views DOI: 10.54647/pmh33179

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COVID-19 PREVENTIVE PRACTICE AND EXPERIENCE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS IN NIGERIA

Ibekwe Ogechukwu C. MPH, BNSC., Kareem Abiodun J. FMCPaed, MPH, MBChB., Akpoti Okehi O. MBBS., Ogunromo Ayodele Y. MPH, BSc

Abstract: Introduction: This study aimed to assess COVID-19 preventive measures and violence against women and girls and determine the factors that contribute to COVID-19 preventive practices and violence against women and girls in Nigeria.
Method: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used for this study. Data w [...] Read more.

Abstract PDF (240 K) November 10, 2021 13 Downloads 407 Views DOI: 10.54647/pmh33178

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A Comparative Analysis of the New Mexico Organic and Conventional Producer: Implications for Occupational Safety and Health Research and Practice

Carolyn A. Parshall, Francisco Soto Mas, Fares Qeadan

Abstract: Research indicates that farmers’ demographic characteristics and production practices have safety and health implications. However, current systems do not identify organic farmers independently from conventional farmers, and literature on how organic and conventional farmers compare is very limited. We conducted a secondary [...] Read more.

Abstract PDF (234 K) October 31, 2021 7 Downloads 439 Views DOI: 10.54647/pmh33174

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Children's health status: examining the effect of mothers' preventive health care use

Hermann Badolo, A. Sathiya Susuman, Aristide Romaric Bado

Abstract: Introduction: Several mechanisms come into play for the child to have good health. This study aimed to examine the effect of mothers’ preventive health care use for themselves and their children on their children's health status.
Methods: For this study, data come from the end-line survey conducted to eval [...] Read more.

Abstract PDF (406 K) October 31, 2021 13 Downloads 468 Views DOI: 10.54647/pmh33171

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Ultrasound of the Optical Nerve Sheath Diameter as an Indicator of the Increase of the Intracranial Pressure (ICP) in patients with Traumatic Brain Injury

Karen Itzel González-Martínez, Aldo Giovanni Cerón-Solano, David Rafael Cañez-Martínez, Francisco Javier López-Parra, Luis Eduardo Bejarano-López

Abstract: Ultrasound at the bedside has gained popularity in more emergency departments and has been integrated as a central element in the training of residents. The Ocular Ultrasound was used for the detection of the Optical Nerve Sheath Diameter in the Ocular Trauma, Retinal Detachment , Intracranial Pressure and Vitreal Hemorrhag [...] Read more.

Abstract PDF (1298 K) October 24, 2021 9 Downloads 381 Views DOI: 10.54647/pmh33133

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Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior to childbirth in Cross River State, Nigeria: A qualitative cross-sectional study.

GinaMarie Piane, Precious Chidozie Azubuike

Abstract: Background: The Maternal Mortality Ratio in Nigeria remains the highest in Africa and second highest in the world. Best practices in reducing maternal deaths are to provide all women emergency obstetric care by trained attendants in well-equipped facilities.
Method: This research applies the Theory of Pl [...] Read more.

Abstract PDF (210 K) September 28, 2021 8 Downloads 434 Views DOI: 10.54647/pmh33166

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Index case testing, a strategy of improving HIV positivity yield among sexual partners and biological children of Newly diagnosed HIV positive clients in Minna, Nigeria

Chindo Ibrahim Bisallah, Onyilo Ochigbo Michael, Prince Obinna Anyanwu, Bilkisu Sulaiman

Abstract: Introduction: The Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Index case testing strategy involves the provision of HIV testing services (HTS) to sexual partners or family members of known HIV positive individuals (index clients). This approach was introduced in our facility in September 2019 aimed at identifying sexual partn [...] Read more.

Abstract PDF (437 K) September 5, 2021 11 Downloads 653 Views DOI: 10.54647/pmh33158

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Electroelastic Actuators for Nano- and Microdisplacement

by Sergey M. Afonin

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Structural-parametric models of electromagnetoelastic actuators for nano- and micromanipulators of mechatronic systems