Background: Despite data from younger populations suggesting that glipizide is the preferred sulfonylurea due to its lower risk of adverse effects, long-acting sulfonylureas (glimepiride and …
Given that exposure to mixtures of environmental chemicals among pregnant women are ubiquitous, potentially modifiable, and may increase the risk of adverse health outcomes during …
Childhood obesity is one of the greatest public health problems facing children today. Research has shown that obesity has origins in the prenatal and early …
Background: Emerging evidence suggests that early-life exposure to traffic-related air pollution may be associated with altered childhood growth and higher risk of obesity. Objective: To …
Background: Early-life exposure to triclosan may affect thyroid hormone homeostasis during pregnancy, infancy, and childhood, which in turn may adversely affect neurodevelopment. However, to our …
Adults with intellectual disability (ID) face negative health outcomes with regard to substance use, physical health, mental health and social functioning, but these outcomes have …
Examination of the incidence of soccer injuries and risk factors is well researched in different aged populations (pediatric, high school, collegiate, professional). There is paucity …
Epilepsy and headaches are two neurological disorders whose distributions are reported to vary in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The variation in the prevalence may be due …
The Human Genome Project has stimulated interest in translating research on gene-disease associations into clinical and public health practice. I explore how this research influences …
Pediatric diarrheal disease is a significant source of morbidity and mortality in the developing world. While several studies have demonstrated an increased incidence of diarrheal …
Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is known to be the consequence of the interactive influences between genetic and environmental factors. However, the specific pathways linking known …
Psoriasis has been associated with celiac disease, and celiac autoantibodies have been found in patients with psoriasis. Gluten-free diets have also shown efficacy in psoriasis …
Arsenic is a known toxic and pervasive environmental exposure, associated with adverse health outcomes, even at low levels. Folic acid facilitates the excretion of arsenic …
The spread of infectious disease is strongly influenced by human interaction. In order to understand this connection and develop effective strategies against future outbreaks, it …
Purpose Previous studies found that higher citrus consumption was associated with increased risks of malignant melanoma, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). …
Phthalates and phenols are readily detected in human breast milk, but the contribution of breast milk feeding to an infant’s exposure to these chemicals is …
Legionnaires' Disease (LD) presents as a severe pneumonia that is caused by the inhalation of water-dwelling Legionella bacteria. The main source of the bacteria is …
Ukraine currently suffers from the second highest Tuberculosis (TB) incidence rate in Europe, and Pediatric TB has been a growing problem. The recent implementation of …
Background: Obesity in pregnancy increases obstetric risk. Cesarean delivery (CD) can provide maternal-fetal benefit when medically indicated, but unnecessary use of CD is detrimental for …
Abstract Background: Global prevalence of Type 2 diabetes (T2D), especially in Samoa, has risen significantly, leading to 66% premature deaths. Gender disparities in risk are …
