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Physical activity in pregnancy prevents gestational diabetes: A meta-analysis
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article)
AimsThe effectiveness of physical activity (PA) programs for prevention of gestational diabetes (GDM) lacks conclusive evidence. The aim of this study was to generate clear evidence regarding the effectiveness of physical ...
Characteristics of cardiac rehabilitation programs in Latin America and the Caribbean, and estimation of capacity and needs in the region
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European Society of Cardiology
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Background
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an established model of cardiovascular (CV) prevention that has proven benefits. Availability, characteristics and need of CR programs in Latin-American and Caribbean (LAC) countries ...
Cardiovascular Risk Among Patients ≥ 65 Years of Age with Parkinson's Disease (From the National Inpatient Sample)
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article)
In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between PD and vascular disease and risk factors using a nationally representative sample. The National Inpatient Sample (NIS) was queried for all patients aged ≥ 65 ...
Global incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis: a systematic review and Meta-analysis
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BMC
, 2020 , Article)
Background: Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), yet the global incidence of NEC has not been systematically evaluated. We conducted a ...
Association of corticosteroids use and outcomes in COVID-19 patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article)
BackgroundTo systematically review the literature about the association between systemic corticosteroid therapy (CST) and outcomes of COVID-19 patients. MethodsWe searched Medline, Embase, EBM Reviews, Scopus, Web of ...
Effect of subsidies on healthful consumption: a protocol for a systematic review update
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BMJ Publishing Group
, 2020 , Article)
INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are rapidly increasing in most parts of the world. In order to ameliorate the related public health burden, evidence-informed policies to improve ...
Cardiac rehabilitation in India: Results from the international council of cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation's global audit of cardiac rehabilitation
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PMC
, 2020 , Article)
Background: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is recommended in clinical practice guidelines for comprehensive secondary prevention. While India has a high burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), availability and nature of ...
Barriers and Motivators of Appropriate Antibiotic Prescription at PHCC in Qatar: Perspective of Physicians and Pharmacists
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Ministry of Public Health
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious public health problem of global concern. The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) developed the NAP (National Action Plan) to combat AMR in Qatar in collaboration with WHO/EMRO. ...
Cardiac Rehabilitation Dose Around the World: Variation and Correlates.
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American Heart Association
, 2020 , Article)
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is recommended in clinical practice guidelines, but dose prescribed varies highly by country. This study characterized the dose offered in supervised CR programs and alternative models worldwide ...
Patient factors associated with enrollment, adherence, and change in cardiac risk factors among cardiac rehabilitation patients in Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2020 , Article)
Background: Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in Qatar 1 . Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a secondary prevention model of care for cardiac patients. It is well-documented that CR reduces cardiovascular morbidity ...