World report on hearing
The World Report on Hearing (WRH) has been developed in response to the World Health Assembly resolution (WHA70.13), adopted in 2017 as a means of providing guidance for Member States to integrate ear
Epidemiological Studies
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Epidemiologic characteristics of children with blood lead levels ≥45 μg/dL
<p>The objective of the study was to identify risk factors and describe outcomes for children newly identified with blood lead levels (BLLs) ≥45 µg/dL in New York City (NYC) during 2004-2010
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An outbreak of Kyasanur Forest Disease in Kerala: A clinico epidemiological study
<p>Kyasanur Forest disease virus (KFDV) was first identified in 1957, when it was isolated from a sick monkey from the Kyasanur Forest in Karnataka State, India. Since then it has been reported to be enzootic
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Maternal Health 2016- An executive summary for The Lancet’s Series
<p>Each year, about 210 million women become pregnant and about 140 million newborn babies are delivered. The sheer scale of maternal health issues makes maternal well being and survival vital concerns.
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Glyphosate Issue Paper: Evaluation of carcinogenic potential
<p>Glyphosate is a non-selective, phosphonomethyl amino acid herbicide registered to control weeds in various agricultural and non-agricultural settings. The herbicide acts by inhibiting the 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate
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Genes interacting with occupational exposures to low molecular weight agents and irritants on adult-onset asthma in three European studies
<p>The biological mechanisms by which cleaning products and disinfectants - an emerging risk factor - affect respiratory health remain incompletely evaluated. Studying genes by environment interactions
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Social cycle aids HIV spread
<p>By analysing the similarity of viral genetic sequences from nearly 1,600 people with HIV in one community in KwaZulu-Natal, the study shows that adolescent girls and women in their early 20s tend to
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Whole genome sequencing for genomics-guided investigations of Escherichia coli O157:H7 outbreaks
<p>Multi isolate whole genome sequencing (WGS) and typing for outbreak investigations has become a reality in the post-genomics era. We applied this technology to strains from Escherichia coli O157:H7
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Zika virus in the Americas: Early epidemiological and genetic findings
<p>Brazil has experienced an unprecedented epidemic of Zika virus (ZIKV), with ~30,000 cases reported to date. ZIKV was first detected in Brazil in May 2015 and cases of microcephaly potentially associated
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Epidemiological trends over a ten-year period of malaria in a non-endemic area of Saudi Arabia
<p>This study aimed to determine the epidemiological characteristics of imported malaria infections in Al-Ahsa, Eastern province of Saudi Arabia, based on a retrospective analysis of central laboratory
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A study on knowledge and practices regarding menstrual hygiene among urban adolescent girls
<p>Adolescent girls often lack knowledge regarding reproductive health including menstruation hygiene which can be due to socio-cultural barriers in which they grow up. The objective of the study was to