Over 25 Years of Hope: Development of Lymphatic Filariasis Patient Support Groups in Haiti
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2024 Apr 23:tpmd230607. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0607. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSupport groups can create environments that are conducive to healing and well-being, particularly for persons with stigmatizing chronic diseases. In 1998, the support group concept was adapted in Haiti for persons with disabling lymphedema caused by lymphatic filariasis (LF). The project was developed with the expectation that the support group model conceived in the developed world be interpreted and modified by persons affected with lymphedema in the Haitian setting. Initiated with modest financial support within a resear...
Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - April 23, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Valery Madsen Beau De Rochars Jeannine Coreil Martha D ésir Gladys Mayard Marie Carmel Michel Marie Denise Milord Rand Carpenter Thomas G Streit Lucc ène Désir Gregory S Noland David G Addiss Source Type: research
Genetic potential and inheritance pattern of agronomic traits in faba bean under free and infested Orobanche soil conditions
Orobanche is an obligate parasite on faba bean in the Mediterranean region, causes considerable yield losses. Breeding tolerant faba bean genotypes to Orobanche is pivotal to sustain production and ensuring globa... (Source: BMC Plant Biology)
Source: BMC Plant Biology - April 19, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Alaa A. Soliman, Mohamed A. Ibrahim, Manar I. Mousa, Elsayed Mansour, Yuhua He and Haitian Yu Tags: Research Source Type: research
A novel biopsy scheme for prostate cancer: targeted and regional systematic biopsy
To explore a novel biopsy scheme for prostate cancer (PCa), and test the detection rate and pathological agreement of standard systematic (SB) + targeted (TB) biopsy and novel biopsy scheme. (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - April 13, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Yang He, Yu Fan, Haitian Song, Qi Shen, Mingjian Ruan, Yuke Chen, Derun Li, Xueying Li, Yi Liu, Kai Zhang and Qian Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Polyphenol Extracts from Ziziphus jujuba Mill. “Junzao” Attenuates Ulcerative Colitis by Inhibiting the NLRP3 and MAPKs Signaling Pathways and Regulating Gut Microbiota Homeostasis in Mice
ConclusionPERJ probably inhibits the development of UC by suppressing the NLRP3 and MAPKs signaling pathways and regulating gut microbiota homeostasis, and can be considered as a potential resource for preventing UC. (Source: Molecular Nutrition and Food Research)
Source: Molecular Nutrition and Food Research - April 11, 2024 Category: Food Science Authors: Xiaobo Wei,
Ni Ma,
Wen Yang,
Jinhu Tian,
Huiyan Liu,
Haitian Fang Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Moxibustion for declined cardiorespiratory fitness of apparently healthy older adults: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
This study will employ a randomized, assessor-blinded, controlled trial design involving 126 eligible participants. These participants will be stratified and randomly assigned to one moxibustion group, one sham moxibustion group, and one blank control group. Acupoints of bilateralZusanli (ST36),Shenque (CV8), andGuanyuan (CV4) are selected for both real and sham moxibustion groups. The treatment will last 60 min per session, 5 sessions a week for 12 weeks. The blank control group will not receive any intervention for CRF improvement. Primary outcomes will be the mean change in peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak), anaerobic thresh...
Source: PLoS One - April 9, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Zheng Sun Source Type: research
Barriers to cervical cancer prevention in a safety net clinic: gaps in HPV vaccine provider recommendation and series completion among Ob/Gyn patients
ConclusionOur study demonstrated that many patients never had a provider discuss HPV vaccination with them and never received the HPV vaccine. Additionally, amongst those who did initiate HPV vaccination, completion of the series remains a key barrier. Ensuring that providers discuss HPV vaccination and that patients receive HPV vaccines, along with expanding access to and convenience of HPV vaccination are critical aspects of preventing cervical cancer. (Source: Frontiers in Oncology)
Source: Frontiers in Oncology - March 28, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Determinants of continued breastfeeding in children aged 12-23 months in three regions of Haiti
CONCLUSIONS: The study results highlight the need for geographically equitable access to tailored and adequate health services and education that support breastfeeding in a way that is compatible with the local context.PMID:38464872 | PMC:PMC10921905 | DOI:10.26633/RPSP.2024.6 (Source: Pan American Journal of Public Health)
Source: Pan American Journal of Public Health - March 11, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: St éphane Decelles Milena Nardocci Alison Mildon Bana Salameh Ines Sebai Sabrina Arasimowicz Malek Batal Source Type: research
