Publications by authors named "K BECK"
Introduction: Cardiovascular disease is the commonest cause of death in Turner syndrome (TS) for which, arterial hypertension has a direct influence and is a key modifiable risk factor.
Objective: To investigate the prevalence and patterns of hypertension diagnosis and management in adult patients with TS who are registered in a large international multicentre database (TS-HTN study).
Methods: Retrospective multi-centre observational study of patients aged ≥18 years, included in the I-TS (International-TS) registry (2020-2022) utilising registry and participating centre collected data.
Objective: Increasingly, pregnant women living with HIV (WLHIV) initiate antiretroviral therapy (ART) before conception. We assessed the risk of adverse perinatal outcomes among pregnant WLHIV initiating ART preconception or antenatally, compared with women without HIV or ART-naïve WLHIV.
Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common and serious psychiatric disorder associated with significant morbidity. There is mounting evidence for the role of oxidative stress in the pathophysiology of depression.
Objective: To investigate alterations in the brain antioxidant glutathione in depression by undertaking a meta-analysis of proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS).
Article Synopsis
- Children born small or sick in rural Rwanda often lack proper follow-up care, which the Pediatric Development Clinics (PDC) aim to address by providing structured support after hospital discharge.
- The study compared the impact of PDC on children's health and development in two districts, using surveys and statistical analysis to measure outcomes such as survival and growth.
- Results showed that children attending PDC had lower mortality rates and developmental delays, along with reduced stunting, highlighting the importance of improving access to such clinics across Rwanda.