Trends in Socioeconomic Inequalities in Body Mass Index, Underweight and Obesity among English Children, 2007-2008 to 2011-2012. by James White, David Rehkopf, Laust Hvas Mortensen

“…<h4>Background</h4>Socioeconomic inequalities in childhood obesity have been reported in most developed countries, with obesity more common in deprived groups. Whether inequalities are found in the prevalence of underweight, the rest of the body mass index (BMI) distribution, or have changed across time is not clear.…”
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Evaluation of a Low-threshold Exercise And Protein supplementation intervention for Women (LEAP-W) experiencing homelessness and addiction: Protocol for a single-arm mixed methods... by Fiona Kennedy, Deirdre Murray, Clíona Ní Cheallaigh, Roman Romero-Ortuno, Julie Broderick

“…Addiction, as a coping mechanism for prior trauma, is common among people who are homeless and can have a gendered dimension. …”
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‘Did I pass the licensing exam?’ aspects influencing migrant physicians’ results: a mixed methods study by Linda Sturesson, Andreas Heiding, Terese Stenfors

“…To improve exam results, MPs used different strategies and tools, that is, studying with nationally trained physicians, and using old exams and a web-based study tool consisting of common exam subjects. At the same time, these strategies and tools have also become mediators in the socialisation of MPs into the exam context.…”
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Effect of Bio-Stimulants Extracted from Moringa, Neem, Papaya and Bitter Leaves on the Nutritional and Bio-Active Composition of Aerial Yam (Dioscorea Bulbifera) Mini-Setts by E. C. Teke, L. A. Akonye, P. O. Eremrena

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Inclusive, supportive and dignified maternity care (SDMC)-Development and feasibility assessment of an intervention package for public health systems: A study protocol. by Bilal Iqbal Avan, Waqas Hameed, Bushra Khan, Muhammad Asim, Sarah Saleem, Sameen Siddiqi

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Mistreatment, discrimination, and poor psycho-social support during childbirth at health facilities are common in lower- and middle-income countries. Despite a policy directive from the World Health Organisation (WHO), no operational model exists that effectively demonstrates incorporation of these guidelines in routine facility-based maternity services. …”
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The comparison of three classification methods of remote sensing techniques for the purpose of categorizing habitat types of Khar Yamaat Nature Reserve by Munkhtur Davaagerel, Basan Munkhchuluun, Uudus Bayarsaikhan

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Differences in training and practice in tunnelled haemodialysis catheter removal: a survey of nephrology trainees across United Kingdom by Ismet Boral, Shalabh Srivastava, Joanna McKinnell

“…Conclusions This survey highlights that TDC removal is a common procedure and predominantly performed by renal physicians in teaching hospitals. …”
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Sexual behaviors and awareness of sexually transmitted infections among Chinese university students by Dangui Zhang, Hui Pan, Binglin Cui, Frieda Law, Jeremy Farrar, William Ba-Thein

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Combinations of psychological and physical risk factors for sport injuries in youth floorball players: a latent profile analysis by Andreas Ivarsson, Martin Hägglund, Andreas Stenling, Sofia Levin, Taru Tervo

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Conjoint tobacco and alcohol use and depression among HIV-positive patients in Sedibeng, South Africa by Kenneth E. Akahilem, Olufemi B. Omole

“…Conclusion: Conjoint tobacco and alcohol use is common among patients with HIV infection. Although not associated with positive screen for depression, its relationship with harmful alcohol use reiterates the need for an integrated tobacco and alcohol use screening and treatment strategy in the HIV treatment programme in primary care. …”
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Effect of Bio-Stimulants Extracted from Moringa, Neem, Papaya and Bitter Leaves on the Nutritional and Bio-Active Composition of Aerial Yam (Dioscorea Bulbifera) Mini-Setts by E. C. Teke, L. A. Akonye, P. O. Eremrena

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Self-Perceived Dentists’ Knowledge of Temporomandibular Disorders in Krakow: A Pilot Study by Magdalena Osiewicz, Paulina Kojat, Maria Gut, Zuzanna Kazibudzka, Jolanta Pytko-Polończyk

“…Introduction. The most common nondental orofacial pain conditions are temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). …”
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Sub-telomere directed gene expression during initiation of invasive aspergillosis. by Andrew McDonagh, Natalie D Fedorova, Jonathan Crabtree, Yan Yu, Stanley Kim, Dan Chen, Omar Loss, Timothy Cairns, Gustavo Goldman, Darius Armstrong-James, Ken Haynes, Hubertus Haas, Markus Schrettl, Gregory May, William C Nierman, Elaine Bignell

“…Aspergillus fumigatus is a common mould whose spores are a component of the normal airborne flora. …”
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Understanding men’s psychological reactions and experience following a cardiac event: a qualitative study from the MindTheHeart project by Jalila Jbilou, Jean Grenier, Marie-Helene Chomienne, France Talbot, Heather Tulloch, Bianca D'Antono, Paul Greenman

“…Objectives Emotional issues such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder are common following a cardiac event. Despite their high prevalence, they often go undiagnosed and research suggests that men in particular are at higher risk. …”
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A retrospective 5-year review of rubella in South Africa prior to the introduction of a rubella-containing vaccine. by Heather Hong, Susan Malfeld, Sheilagh Smit, Lillian Makhathini, Mirriam Fortuin, Tshepo Motsamai, Dipolelo Tselana, Morubula Jack Manamela, Nkengafac Villyen Motaze, Genevie Ntshoe, Mercy Kamupira, Ester Khosa-Lesola, Sibongile Mokoena, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, Elizabeth Maseti, Melinda Suchard

“…A total of 62 CRS cases were reported, the mortality rate was 12.9% (n = 8), and the most common birth defect was congenital heart disease. …”
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Pattern, causes and functional outcome of peripheral neuropathies in the Amazon region. by Nathalie Deschamps, Mathieu Nacher, Pierre-Marie Preux, Valérie Takam, Romain Blaizot, Beatrice Cenciu, Nadia Sabbah, Bertrand De Toffol

“…Mortality was 14.3% at 3 years. The most common causes of neuropathy were diabetes (58.2%), chemotherapy induced polyneuropathy toxicity (21.5%), Guillain-Barre syndrome (6.0%), unlabeled (3.2%), and infectious causes (2.0%). …”
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Distribution of schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminthiasis in Zimbabwe: towards a national plan of action for control and elimination. by Nicholas Midzi, Takafira Mduluza, Moses J Chimbari, Clement Tshuma, Lincoln Charimari, Gibson Mhlanga, Portia Manangazira, Shungu M Munyati, Isaac Phiri, Susan L Mutambu, Stanley S Midzi, Anastancia Ncube, Lawrence P Muranzi, Simbarashe Rusakaniko, Francisca Mutapi

“…Hookworms were the most common STH with a prevalence of 3.2% followed by A. lumbricoides and T. trichiura with prevalence of 2.5% and 0.1%, respectively. …”
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Integrating mental health and non-communicable disease care: A WONCA advocacy project report by Stephen T. Engmann, Prince Ampofo, Christopher Dowrick

“…This quality improvement project involved screening, providing information and education about common warning signs for mental health problems, and available health personnel from whom patients can seek help. …”
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Healthcare decision-makers’ perspectives on evaluating conflict management training in paediatric healthcare: a utilisation-focused qualitative study by Oscar Lyons, Sarah Barclay, Esse Menson, Juliette Phillipson

“…Background Conflict is prevalent across healthcare settings but is especially common in paediatrics, where high emotional stakes and parental expectations often intensify disagreements. …”
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Origin and cross-species transmission of bat coronaviruses in China by Alice Latinne, Ben Hu, Kevin J. Olival, Guangjian Zhu, Li-Biao Zhang, Hongying Li, Aleksei A. Chmura, Hume E. Field, Carlos Zambrana-Torrelio, Jonathan H. Epstein, Bei Li, Wei Zhang, Lin-Fa Wang, Zheng-Li Shi, Peter Daszak

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