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EClinicalMedicine
February 2025
College of Bioinformatics Science and Technology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Background: Asthma is the second leading cause of mortality among chronic respiratory illnesses. This study provided a comprehensive analysis of the burden of asthma.
Methods: Data on asthma were extracted from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021.
Tob Prev Cessat
January 2025
Institute for Mental Health and Policy Research, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Canada.
Introduction: Rural regions generally report higher smoking rates than urban centers, which increases the risk of tobacco related harms and consequences, and makes promoting smoking cessation in these areas a priority. Mass distribution of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) by postal mail has been found to increase the odds of successful cessation attempts. Understanding factors that contribute to the use of NRT could help maximize this intervention's effectiveness.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Household air pollution is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease burden in women in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, little is known about exposures during pregnancy or the effect of clean cooking interventions on postpartum blood pressure trajectories.
Methods: The Ghana Randomized Air Pollution and Health Study (GRAPHS) randomized 1414 non-smoking women in the first and second trimesters to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or improved biomass stoves - vs control (traditional three-stone open fire).
Cureus
December 2024
Department of Oral Medicine, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, JPN.
Combined risk factors such as total gastrectomy, heavy alcohol consumption, smoking, and poor oral hygiene may contribute to the development of pulmonary actinomycosis. Here, we present a rare case of pulmonary actinomycosis triggered by total gastrectomy and heavy alcohol consumption. The patient presented with hemoptysis and a suspected lung mass.
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December 2024
General Practice, Al-Qunfudha General Hospital, Al-Qunfudha, SAU.
Introduction Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common inflammatory condition of the nasal mucosa in Saudi Arabia, triggered by various allergens. It significantly impacts daily life, affecting sleep quality, social interactions, and productivity. Despite its prevalence, AR is often underdiagnosed and undertreated in the region.
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