Month: <span>September 2024</span>
Month: September 2024

Infective endocarditis in children with heart diseases at Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Tanzania: a cross-sectional study

BMC Pediatr. 2024 Sep 28;24(1):612. doi: 10.1186/s12887-024-05091-5. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Infective endocarditis (IE) in children with pre-existing heart conditions is a life-threatening disease entity associated with …

Barcoding of Italian mosquitoes (BITMO): generation and validation of DNA barcoding reference libraries for native and alien species of Culicidae

Parasit Vectors. 2024 Sep 28;17(1):407. doi: 10.1186/s13071-024-06478-0. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Mosquitoes (Culicidae), as disease vectors, represent a risk for human health worldwide. Repeated introductions of alien …

Dietary Habits, Physical Activity and Body Mass Index in Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults in Italy: A Voluntary Sampling Observational Study

Nutrients. 2024 Sep 17;16(18):3139. doi: 10.3390/nu16183139. ABSTRACT Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals continue to experience harassment and discrimination across various aspects of life, significantly impacting …

Iron Deficiency and Restless Sleep/Wake Behaviors in Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Mental Health Conditions

Nutrients. 2024 Sep 11;16(18):3064. doi: 10.3390/nu16183064. ABSTRACT Iron deficiency (ID) and restlessness are associated with sleep/wake-disorders (e.g., restless legs syndrome (RLS)) and neurodevelopmental disorders (attention …

Assessment of Binge Eating Behavior, Body Shape Concerns, and Associated Factors among Female Adolescents of Northern Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients. 2024 Sep 13;16(18):3082. doi: 10.3390/nu16183082. ABSTRACT Globally, binge eating behavior has emerged as a significant public health concern, especially among female adolescents. Body shape …

Alcohol Use among Young Women in Kampala City: Comparing Self-Reported Survey Data with Presence of Urinary Ethyl Glucuronide Metabolite

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2024 Sep 21;21(9):1256. doi: 10.3390/ijerph21091256. ABSTRACT This study sought to determine the level of concordance between self-reported alcohol use …

The Association between Healthcare Satisfaction and Social Support and Stress, Depression, and Life Satisfaction in Female Caregivers: The Moderating Role of Dependence of a Sick Child

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2024 Sep 20;21(9):1245. doi: 10.3390/ijerph21091245. ABSTRACT The caregivers of children suffering from rare diseases face numerous emotional, social, economic, …

Changes in Psychological Challenges, Positive Experiences, and Coping Strategies among International Students in the United States before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2024 Sep 18;21(9):1232. doi: 10.3390/ijerph21091232. ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to understand how the challenges and coping …