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Background: Obesity has become a growing health concern and is a major risk factor for nonalcoholicfatty liver disease (NAFLD). The availability of an accurate diagnostictool is Essential to prevent the progression of fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellularcarcinoma. We aimed to evaluate the clinical and predictiveutility of non invasivescores of fibrosisscore in obeseand morbidly obesepatients with NAFLD. Methods: A total of 150 patients with BMI>30 kg/m2 andwithout a known liver diseaseare included in this prospective study.

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Children's maturation and progress never ends. It's conceivable that if they're given the correct circumstances, they'll bloom into a lovely flower and become better citizens. Research states that 3% to 5% of primary school age kids have ADHD. Due to the amount of times they watch a child's conduct in the classroom, teachers are vital in recognizing and recommending kids with ADHD. The study was done utilizing a quantitative research approach that includes a one-group pre-test and post-test.

Most migrants are often ignorant of real-life conditions in the host countries. Interestingly, the displaced persons are tempted to move due to the greener pastures beautifully advertised in the rich countries. However, these desperate people find themselves stranded and dismayed in the wake of their migration. Imolo Mbue illumines a case study by artistically taking the reader through a disillusioning journey.

Introduction: Malaria in children under the age of five is a major public health problem in the DRC. Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) have been advocated as an effective tool against malaria transmission. However, the success of this intervention depends largely on knowledge of correct use and practices regarding malaria and its prevention. Few studies have been carried out on knowledge of the correct use of LLINs and practices regarding the correct use of LLINs in relation to malaria morbidity in children under 5 years of age.

A pesquisa objetivou analisar os fatores associados ao estado nutricional de pessoas idosas hipertensas brasileiras. Foi realizado um estudo transversal com elementos da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (2019). A amostra correspondeu a 12.428 indivíduos. O estado nutricional foi a variável dependente e as independentes corresponderam as caracteristícas socioeconômicas, demográficas, clínicas e estilo de vida. As análises de associação foram realizadas através do teste de Rao-Scott, as medidas de efeito por regressão logística multinomial e a análise múltipla por regressão hierarquizado.

This paper is based on secondary sources of data. The study utilizes mainly National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data compiled from Economic Survey 2022-23, reports of NITI Ayog, and Socio Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011. The paper examines the impact of decentralized governance in improving the quality of rural lives and reducing poverty. The study finds that PRIs are not given enough power and resources in accordance with the constitutional spirit of Decentralized Governance.

Introduction: Malaria is and remains a serious health concern in Africa. In DRC, where malaria is endemic and a major public health problem. The important control measure put in place was the use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs). This study consists of identifying the level of appropriation and determining the relationship between the appropriation of LLINs and malaria morbidity in households with children under 5 years of age in the fragile Karisimbi health zone in Goma in Nord Kivu/ RDC.

The Desde 1950, a população brasileira vem vivenciando um processo de transição demográfica. O declínio da mortalidade e da fecundidade são os 2 fatores que mais contribuem para a inversão da pirâmide etária, resultando em um aumento percentual da faixa etária idosa. O processo de envelhecimento envolve mudanças psicológicas, funcionais, biológicas e fisiológicas. Dentro da última categoria citada, destacam-se as alterações metabólicas e hormonais.

Introduction: In human pathology, salmonellosis includes two main types of illness: gastroenteritis and typhoid and paratyphoid fever. Objective: Contribute to improving the health care of patients suffering from typhoid fever. Methods: This is a comparative, prospective and descriptive study of a cross-sectional type which was carried out over a period of three months, going from April 2 to July 2, 2023. Results: From 230 patients received at the laboratory, samples of 5 patients revealed positive antigen reactions (TO+/TH+), i.e.