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View article: The Effect of Maternal Antenatal Care Utilisation on Childhood Acute Respiratory Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Effect of Maternal Antenatal Care Utilisation on Childhood Acute Respiratory Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Antenatal care (ANC) offers a valuable opportunity to reduce the risk of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in children under five; however, its impact remains less understood and has not been comprehensively synthesised. This…
View article: Maternal Folic Acid Supplementation, Perinatal Factors, and Pre-Adolescent Asthma: Findings from the Healthy Growth Study
Maternal Folic Acid Supplementation, Perinatal Factors, and Pre-Adolescent Asthma: Findings from the Healthy Growth Study Open
Background: While the importance of folic acid supplementation during pregnancy in the prevention of neural tube defects in offspring is well established, its potential role in pediatric asthma development remains unclear, with limited evi…
View article: Parental smoke exposure before age 15 and offspring asthma trajectories from ages 7 to 53
Parental smoke exposure before age 15 and offspring asthma trajectories from ages 7 to 53 Open
Background and objective Paternal passive smoke exposure before age 15 years was associated with offspring childhood asthma, but its association with asthma beyond childhood had not been investigated. We aimed to investigate such long-term…
View article: Maternal Folic Acid Supplementation and Childhood Metabolic Health: Analyzing Direct and Indirect Effects
Maternal Folic Acid Supplementation and Childhood Metabolic Health: Analyzing Direct and Indirect Effects Open
This study examines the direct and indirect effects of maternal folic acid (FA) supplementation on childhood metabolic outcomes, including blood pressure (BP), insulin resistance (HOMA‐IR), and insulin sensitivity (QUICKI), with body mass …
View article: Maternal Folic acid Supplementation, Perinatal Factors and Preadolescent Asthma: Findings from the Healthy Growth Study
Maternal Folic acid Supplementation, Perinatal Factors and Preadolescent Asthma: Findings from the Healthy Growth Study Open
Background While the importance of folic acid supplementation during pregnancy in the prevention of neural tube defects in offspring is well-established, its potential role in pediatric asthma development remains unclear, with limited evid…
View article: Urban–Rural Disparities in Non-Adherence to Iron Supplementation Among Pregnant Women Aged 15 to 49 in Sub-Saharan Africa
Urban–Rural Disparities in Non-Adherence to Iron Supplementation Among Pregnant Women Aged 15 to 49 in Sub-Saharan Africa Open
Background: Adherence to iron supplementation is influenced by systemic barriers, including poor healthcare infrastructure, shortage of healthcare providers, and limited access to antenatal care (ANC) services. These challenges are more pr…
View article: Ten-year exposure to household air pollution is associated with obstructive sleep apnoea
Ten-year exposure to household air pollution is associated with obstructive sleep apnoea Open
Sustained exposure to wood and gas heating and gas cooking especially when combined with tobacco smoke increased the risk of OSA over 10 years in middle age. Our study strengthens the rationale for including the potential adverse effects o…
View article: Is Iron Supplementation Associated with Infant Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa and Does Birth Weight Modify These Associations?
Is Iron Supplementation Associated with Infant Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa and Does Birth Weight Modify These Associations? Open
Background: Iron supplementation during pregnancy is associated with several health benefits, including a reduced risk of maternal anaemia and improved neonatal outcomes such as lower rates of low birth weight, infection, and anaemia in in…
View article: Footwear Toe‐Box Shape and Medial Forefoot Pressures in Women With Hallux Valgus
Footwear Toe‐Box Shape and Medial Forefoot Pressures in Women With Hallux Valgus Open
Background Narrow fitting footwear is a modifiable risk factor for the development of hallux valgus (HV). Despite this, the pressure that footwear exerts at the medial forefoot has not been fully evaluated in people with HV. Therefore, the…
View article: Extreme Weather, Vulnerable Populations, and Mental Health: The Timely Role of AI Interventions
Extreme Weather, Vulnerable Populations, and Mental Health: The Timely Role of AI Interventions Open
Environmental disasters are becoming increasingly frequent and severe, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations who face compounded risks due to intersectional factors such as gender, socioeconomic status, rural residence, and c…
View article: Associations Between Occupational Exposures and Cough Subclasses Among Middle‐Aged Australians
Associations Between Occupational Exposures and Cough Subclasses Among Middle‐Aged Australians Open
Background and Objective The evidence around occupation‐related chronic cough is conflicting and current definitions of chronic cough cannot capture its heterogeneity. Using our recently characterised novel cough subclasses, we aimed to id…
View article: Do Maternal Factors Modify the Associations Between Iron Supplementation and Low Birth Weight in Sub‐Saharan Africa?
Do Maternal Factors Modify the Associations Between Iron Supplementation and Low Birth Weight in Sub‐Saharan Africa? Open
Iron supplementation is recommended to reduce low birth weight (LBW) but its impact in Africa is underexplored. This study examines factors that may modify the effects of maternal iron supplementation on LBW in sub‐Saharan Africa. Health S…
View article: Australian general practitioners’ knowledge, attitudes and prescribing intentions for e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid: a nationwide baseline and 12-month follow up survey
Australian general practitioners’ knowledge, attitudes and prescribing intentions for e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid: a nationwide baseline and 12-month follow up survey Open
View article: Multiple at-risk groups have lower lung function during the grass pollen season
Multiple at-risk groups have lower lung function during the grass pollen season Open
View article: Psychological factors associated with pain and function in adults with hallux valgus
Psychological factors associated with pain and function in adults with hallux valgus Open
Introduction Psychological factors are linked to pain and function in various musculoskeletal conditions, but their impact on hallux valgus is unclear. Health‐related quality of life declines with increasing severity of hallux valgus, affe…
View article: Early‐to‐Midlife Body Mass Index Trajectories and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Risk 10 Years Later
Early‐to‐Midlife Body Mass Index Trajectories and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Risk 10 Years Later Open
Background and Objective While short‐term weight changes are known to influence obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), the impact of body mass index (BMI) changes over the life course has been poorly documented. We examined the association betwee…
View article: Aerobiology matters: Why people in the community access pollen information and how they use it
Aerobiology matters: Why people in the community access pollen information and how they use it Open
Background Globally, many pollen monitoring networks provide the community with daily pollen information, but there are limited data on health consumer uses and benefits. This research investigated why individuals in the community access p…
View article: Differential Impacts of Prenatal Supplement Intake on Childhood Obesity Markers, Stratified by Gender and Other Prenatal Factors
Differential Impacts of Prenatal Supplement Intake on Childhood Obesity Markers, Stratified by Gender and Other Prenatal Factors Open
Objective: To assess the association between maternal iron, folic acid and combined iron–folic acid (IFA) oral supplementation during pregnancy and childhood obesity markers in 9‐ to 13‐year‐olds. Methods: Data from the 2007–2009 Healthy G…
View article: Perceptions of family physicians in Istanbul about e-cigarettes as smoking cessation aids: a qualitative study
Perceptions of family physicians in Istanbul about e-cigarettes as smoking cessation aids: a qualitative study Open
Background Family physicians (FPs) are the first point of contact for people who smoke who are seeking to quit smoking in Türkiye. We aimed to explore Turkish FPs knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of e-cigarettes as smoking cessation ai…
View article: Is Oral Iron and Folate Supplementation during Pregnancy Protective against Low Birth Weight and Preterm Birth in Africa? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Is Oral Iron and Folate Supplementation during Pregnancy Protective against Low Birth Weight and Preterm Birth in Africa? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Despite recent evidence demonstrating iron and folate supplementation reduces the risk of low birth weight and preterm births, synthesis of the evidence is not sufficient to understand their impacts in Africa. Method: MEDLINE, …
View article: Childhood infections, asthma and allergy trajectories, and chronic rhinosinusitis in middle age: A prospective cohort study across six decades
Childhood infections, asthma and allergy trajectories, and chronic rhinosinusitis in middle age: A prospective cohort study across six decades Open
Introduction Evidence on the early life risk factors of adult CRS, and the history of asthma and allergies across the life course, is limited. Aim To investigate relationships between respiratory infective/allergic conditions in childhood,…
View article: The Effects of Maternal Iron and Folate Supplementation on Pregnancy and Infant Outcomes in Africa: A Systematic Review
The Effects of Maternal Iron and Folate Supplementation on Pregnancy and Infant Outcomes in Africa: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Iron and folate deficiency are prevalent in pregnant women in Africa. However, limited research exists on the differential effect of oral iron-only, folate-only, or Iron Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation on adverse pregnancy and…
View article: Is the addition of running retraining to best standard care beneficial in runners with medial tibial stress syndrome? Protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Is the addition of running retraining to best standard care beneficial in runners with medial tibial stress syndrome? Protocol for a randomised controlled trial Open
Background Running retraining is commonly used in the management of medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The primary aim of this study is to determine if the addition of running retraining to …
View article: Does oral iron and folate supplementation during pregnancy protect against adverse birth outcomes and reduced neonatal and infant mortality in Africa: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis?
Does oral iron and folate supplementation during pregnancy protect against adverse birth outcomes and reduced neonatal and infant mortality in Africa: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis? Open
Background: Globally, one-third of pregnant women are at risk of iron deficiency, particularly in the African region. While recent findings show that iron and folate supplementation can lower the risk of adverse birth outcomes and childhoo…
View article: Neonatal Vitamin D and Associations with Longitudinal Changes of Eczema up to 25 Years of Age
Neonatal Vitamin D and Associations with Longitudinal Changes of Eczema up to 25 Years of Age Open
Background: Early-life vitamin D is a potentially modifiable risk factor for the development of eczema, but there is a lack of data on longitudinal associations. Method: We measured 25(OH)D3 levels from neonatal dried blood spots in 223 hi…
View article: Determinants of Smoking Cessation Outcomes and Reasons for Relapse in Patients Admitted to a Smoking Cessation Outpatient Clinic in Turkey
Determinants of Smoking Cessation Outcomes and Reasons for Relapse in Patients Admitted to a Smoking Cessation Outpatient Clinic in Turkey Open
The aim of this study was to identify the determinants of smoking cessation outcomes and reasons for relapse following smoking cessation treatment. Using a mixed-method design, 179 patients were recruited from the Smoking Cessation outpati…
View article: ‘Why do we have to be the gatekeepers?’ Australian general practitioners’ knowledge, attitudes and prescribing intentions on e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid
‘Why do we have to be the gatekeepers?’ Australian general practitioners’ knowledge, attitudes and prescribing intentions on e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid Open
View article: The impact of perinatal and at birth risk factors on the progression from preschool wheezing to adolescent asthma
The impact of perinatal and at birth risk factors on the progression from preschool wheezing to adolescent asthma Open
Asthma is a global health concern affecting millions of children and adolescents. This review focuses on the possible factors that are associated with the transition from preschool wheezing to childhood asthma and highlights the significan…
View article: Nonsurgical management of hallux valgus: findings of a randomised pilot and feasibility trial
Nonsurgical management of hallux valgus: findings of a randomised pilot and feasibility trial Open
Background Hallux valgus is a common and disabling condition. This randomised pilot and feasibility trial aimed to determine the feasibility of conducting a parallel group randomised trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a nonsurgical int…
View article: Disease burden, comorbidities and antecedents of chronic cough phenotypes in Australian adults
Disease burden, comorbidities and antecedents of chronic cough phenotypes in Australian adults Open
Chronic cough is prevalent in middle-age and a high proportion is unexplained. Unexplained cough contributes to poor lung function and increased comorbidities. Given unexplained chronic cough is not a symptom of major underlying respirator…