Publications by authors named "C G Merritt"
Rationale And Objectives: Overdose fatalities involving cocaine continue to rise with over 5.3 million cocaine users reported in the United States in 2022. The abuse liability of cocaine is reliant upon inhibition of dopamine (DA) reuptake and consequent increase in DA efflux in meso-corticolimbic circuitry that controls reward and motivation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: In light of the COVID-19 (Coronovirus Disease 2019) pandemic, the use of personal protective equipment has become essential to reduce viral transmission and maintain public health. Viruses, particularly human coronavirus and influenza, pose significant challenges because of their various transmission routes. UMF Corporation's innovation, Micrillon, aims to address these challenges by creating durable, antiviral technology for textiles without harmful chemicals, reducing viral transmission risks.
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- A survey revealed that SPF is the top priority for patients when choosing sunscreen, but preferences differ based on whether they are in urban or rural areas.
- There may be a lack of awareness about sunscreen recommendations among patients, indicating a need for better educational programs.
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- Anemia prevalence among women of reproductive age in Mexico fluctuated from 16.4% in 2006 to 11.6% in 2012, then rose to 18.3% in 2016, with little clarity on underlying causes.
- A systematic assessment analyzed survey data from 2006, 2012, and 2018, highlighting that factors such as household wealth, urban living, and past pregnancies significantly influenced hemoglobin levels.
- The study revealed ongoing regional and economic inequities, a decrease in funding for nutrition programs, and cultural challenges that necessitate enhanced focus on poverty alleviation and better family planning measures, particularly for young women.
Background: In Senegal, anemia prevalence among women of reproductive age (WRA) decreased from 59% in 2005 to 54% in 2017. However, determinants of reduction in disease burden under challenging public health conditions have not been studied.
Objective: To conduct a systematic in-depth assessment of the quantitative and qualitative determinants of anemia reduction among WRA in Senegal between 2005 and 2017.