Frequency of Gastrointestinal Parasites, Anemia, and Nutritional Status among Children from Different Geographical Regions of Bolivia by Ceilan Apaza, Washington Cuna, Froilán Brañez, Roberto Passera, Celeste Rodriguez

“…Infections with A. lumbricoides and G. lamblia pathogens in older children were not significant covariates for stunting. Environmental, nutritional, and parasitic factors may predispose to anemia in the highlands. …”
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Iodine Deficiency Disorder and Knowledge about Benefit and Food Source of Iodine among Adolescent Girls in the North Shewa Zone of Amhara Region by Abayneh Birlie Zeru, Mikyas Arega Muluneh, Kassa Ketsela H Giorgis, Mulat Mossie Menalu, Michael Amera Tizazu

“…Anthropometric measures and thyroid gland physical examinations were performed by trained nurses. The collected data were entered into the computer through Epi Data 3.1 software, and analysis was performed using Anthro plus and SPSS software. …”
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The Magnitude of Hidden Hunger and Cognitive Deficits among Children Living in Orphanages in Kumasi, Ghana by Marina Tandoh, Mary Asamoah

“…About 12.3%, 7%, and 10.0% of participants were stunted, thin, and overweight/obese, respectively. …”
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Prevalence of Anemia and Undernutrition of Adolescent Females in Selected Schools in Ghana by Marina Aferiba Tandoh, Abigail Owusuaa Appiah, Anthony Kwaku Edusei

“…Only 2% of the participants were underweight, but the rate of stunting was 26.5%. The notable high prevalence of anemia that was found among adolescent females was correlated with other health and wellness concerns. …”
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Challenges in diagnosis and treatment of cushing disease in a 12-year-old boy. Case report by Agim Gjikopulli, Sonila Tomori, Marjeta Tanka, Donjeta Bali

“…He presented with headaches, rapid weight gain during the last three years, stunting, increased body hair growth, and a typical Cushingoid appearance. …”
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Effectiveness of Moringa Leaf Juice in Increasing Hemoglobin Levels and Reducing Blood Pressure in Pregnant Women with Anemia and Hypertension by Hastuti Usman, Niluh Nita Silfia, Narmin Narmin, Artika Dewie

“… Background: Anemia and hypertension during pregnancy are significant public health challenges, particularly in developing countries, as they are associated with increased risks of maternal and fetal complications, such as preeclampsia and stunting. Moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaves have been identified as a promising nutritional intervention due to their high iron and antioxidant content, which may contribute to improved hemoglobin levels and reduced blood pressure. …”
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Effect of maternal height on the risk of caesarean section in singleton births: evidence from a large-scale survey in India by Himanshu Chaurasia, Strong P Marbaniang, Hemkhothang Lhungdim

“…Logistic regression has been performed to determine the contribution of maternal height to the ORs of CS birth, adjusting for other exposures. …”
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Tomato yellow leaf curl virus detection based on cross-domain shared attention and enhanced BiFPN by Henghui Mo, Linjing Wei

“…Accurate identification of Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV) is essential for ensuring the sustainability of tomato cultivation, as tomatoes are a globally important commercial crop. TYLCV manifests as stunted growth, yellowing, and curling of leaves, severely affecting tomato yield and quality. …”
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Metabolite Profiling and Association Analysis of Leaf Tipburn in Heat-Tolerant Bunching Onion Varieties by Tetsuya Nakajima, Reina Yamamoto, Kanako Matsuse, Masato Fuji, Koei Fujii, Sho Hirata, Mostafa Abdelrahman, Muneo Sato, Masami Yokota Hirai, Masayoshi Shigyo

“…However, in recent years, the challenges posed by climate change and global warming have resulted in adverse effects on bunching onions, including stunted growth, discoloration, and the development of leaf tipburn, threatening both crop quality and yield. …”
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