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Prevalence and determinants of hypertension among adults of reproductive age in Tanzania: analysis of a cross-sectional Demographic and Health Survey
Objective We aimed to estimate prevalence and identify determinants of hypertension in adults aged 15–49 years in Tanzania.
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Knowledge, attitude and practice towards oral health in parents and teachers of kindergarten students: a cross-sectional survey
Objectives This study aimed to explore the relationship between oral health and the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of parents and teachers of kindergarten students towards oral health.
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Original research: Child and adolescent deaths by socioeconomic status in a high-income country: a cohort study (17 June, 2025) ...
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Isokinetic muscle strength training combined with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation for rehabilitation of patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a ...
Introduction Anterior cruciate ligament injury seriously affects the motor function of patients. Currently, there are numerous rehabilitation methods after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction ...
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Effects of vitamins K2 and D3 supplementation in patients with severe coronary artery calcification: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Introduction Coronary artery calcification (CAC) and especially progression in CAC is a strong predictor of acute myocardial infarction and cardiovascular mortality. Supplementation with vitamin K2 ...
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Assessment of the impact of multi-cancer early detection test screening intervals on late-stage cancer at diagnosis and mortality using a state-transition model
Objective Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests are novel technologies that detect cancer signals from a broad set of cancer types using a single blood sample. The objective of this study was to ...
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Association between individual-level socioeconomic factors and intimate partner violence victimisation in women: a systematic review protocol
Introduction Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global public health problem. Although both men and women experience IPV, the burden is more on women. To address IPV effectively, it is important to ...
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Effects of poststroke heart rate variability on the neurological impairment severity and the prognosis among patients with ischaemic stroke: a scoping review
Objectives Changes in poststroke heart rate variability (HRV) might be helpful for early identification of patients with neurological impairment and poor prognosis, which could allow for early ...
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Impact of pandemic service changes on ethnic inequalities in maternal and perinatal outcomes in England: a population-based study
2 Queen Mary University of London Centre for Public Health and Policy, London, UK Objective In the UK and worldwide, there are substantial ethnic inequalities in maternal and perinatal care and ...
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Protocol for a global menopause priority setting partnership
Introduction All those born with functioning ovaries will eventually experience menopause, and many will be symptomatic. However, significant gaps in the evidence base for menopause care remain. This ...
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Effectiveness of a virtual reality-based sensory stimulation intervention in preventing delirium in intensive care units: a randomised-controlled trial protocol
Introduction Delirium is a common acute cognitive impairment characterised by confusion, disorientation and attention deficits, particularly prevalent in intensive care unit (ICU) settings. Given its ...