Association of e-cigarette and cigarette use with self-reported chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a multivariable analysis of a large United States data set by Alicia J. Burns, Alexander W. Steinberg, James D. Sargent, Jenny E. Ozga, Zhiqun Tang, Cassandra A. Stanton, Laura M. Paulin

“…Abstract Background Prior research has linked e-cigarette use with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We examined the relationship between e-cigarette use and COPD prevalence in older adults with varying cigarette use status. …”
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Global progress, challenges and strategies in eliminating public threat of viral hepatitis by Sihui Zhang, Fuqiang Cui

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Dissemination of Evidence-Based Recommendations for Sickle Cell Disease to Primary Care and Emergency Department Providers in North Carolina: A Cost Benefit Analysis by Paula Tanabe, Audrey L. Blewer, Emily Bonnabeau, Hayden B. Bosworth, Denise H. Clayton, Nancy Crego, Marian F. Earls, Kern Eason, Grayson Forlines, Gary Rains, Matthew Young, Nirmish Shah

“…**Background:** Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic condition affecting primarily individuals of African descent, who happen to be disproportionately impacted by poverty and who lack access to health care. Individuals with SCD are at high likelihood of high acute care utilization and chronic pain episodes. …”
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Rural Households’ Vulnerability to Food Insecurity and Its Determinants in North Shewa Zone of Ethiopia by Debebe Cheber, Fekadu Beyene, Jema Haji, Tesfaye Lemma

“…Accordingly, based on the intensity of their vulnerability, households were grouped as chronic food insecure (43.72%), transient food insecure (12.57%), highly vulnerable-food secure (16.23%), and low vulnerable-food secure (27.49%). …”
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Rehabilitation Services and Disability in Buhara Sub-County Kabale District. by Orishaba, Joan

“…The study found out that there was a service of physical theory to PWDs, in that physical therapists work with patients with injuries, chronic health conditions, and patients who have undergone surgery. …”
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