OBJECTIVES
To determine the pathogens associated with surgical site infections (SSIs) and describe patterns of antimicrobial use and resistance in orthopedic and neurosurgical patients in a large… (More)
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the efficacy of a single large oral dose of vitamin A in treating acute shigellosis in children in Bangladesh.
DESIGN
Randomised double blind controlled clinical trial.
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BACKGROUND
Forearm fractures are a major cause of disability in postmenopausal women. However, no prior report on the relationship of dietary patterns and forearm fracture in mainland China is… (More)
BACKGROUND
Childhood obesity is increasing in prevalence. Effective interventions are needed, including those promoting healthy lifestyle habits in children and adolescents.
OBJECTIVE
This article… (More)
International journal of pediatric obesity : IJPO…
2008
In 2005, the Australian Child and Adolescent Obesity Research Network (ACAORN) addressed the question, "What childhood and adolescent obesity research questions remain to be addressed through… (More)
OBJECTIVE
Forearm fractures are a major cause of disability in postmenopausal women, but the risk factors have not been previously studied in China and the results from Western studies may not be… (More)
BACKGROUND
Effective public policies are needed to support appropriate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) to ensure adequate child growth and development, especially in low and middle income… (More)
INTRODUCTION
Stillbirth has a long-lasting impact on parents and families. This study examined socio-economic predictors associated with stillbirth in Nepal for the year 2001, 2006 and 2011.
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This paper seeks to analyse and test empirically the relationship between household agricultural production and crop diversity on child nutritional status in rural Myanmar, using data from the… (More)
There is great potential through collaborative research to understand and address how multiple constraints impede outcomes from research for development in rural communities. However research… (More)