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Association between pesticide exposure and chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology in agricultural worker populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis

This proposed systematic review would compile evidence on the relationship between pesticide exposure and CKDu risk specifically in agricultural worker groups through meta-analysis of observational studies. It can evaluate the strength of association and sources of heterogeneity across different geographical regions and help identify research gaps to drive priorities for future epidemiological research on environmental/occupational […]

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Inside the bold mission to map every immune system in the world

Introduction The article “Inside the bold mission to map every immune system in the world” by James Lloyd, published in BBC Science Focus Magazine in January 2024, discusses the aims and challenges of the Human Immunome Project (HIP), a global initiative that seeks to create a digital library of the immune system of every human

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Critical review of the article on ‘Limited Health Literacy in Advanced Kidney Disease’

Citation: Taylor, D. M., Bradley, J. A., Bradley, C., Draper, H., Johnson, R., Metcalfe, W., … & ATTOM Investigators. (2016). Limited health literacy in advanced kidney disease. Kidney international, 90(3), 685-695. Introduction This study aimed to determine the prevalence of limited health literacy and its associations in patients with advanced kidney disease in the UK.

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AHEAD (Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development) Certificates Awarding Ceremony – 2023

AHEAD (Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development) certificates awarding ceremony for accelerating invention and valorization of research in universities- Held on 15th Friday of December 2023 at Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo.

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Socio-economic determinants of Chronic Kidney Diseases of uncertain aetiology (CKDu)

  Introduction: – Presents the background and context of CKDu in Sri Lanka and globally. Highlights that CKDu is increasing in Uva Province but socio-economic risk factors are unknown. – Concisely states the study objectives to identify socio-economic risk factors for CKDu in Uva Province using statistical models. Methods: – Appropriate cross-sectional study design with

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Critical review of the article on ‘Study of the nutritional status of end-stage renal disease patients on maintenance hemodialysis in Hawary Kidney center and nephrology unit at Benghazi Medical Center’

Citation: Elramli, S. S. (2022). Study of the nutritional status of end-stage renal disease patients on maintenance hemodialysis in Benghazi. Clinical Medicine Insights, 3(1), 268-277 Introduction The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence of nutritional deficiencies, assess the association between nutritional status and hemodialysis, and identify the effects of patient factors

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A critical review on research article “Evolution of immune genes is associated with the Black Death”

Evolution of immune genes is associated with the Black Death Jennifer Klunk, Tauras P. Vilgalys, Christian E. Demeure, Xiaoheng Cheng, Mari Shiratori, Julien Madej, Rémi Beau, Derek Elli, Maria I. Patino, Rebecca Redfern, Sharon N. DeWitte, Julia A. Gamble, Jesper L. Boldsen, Ann Carmichael, Nükhet Varlik, Katherine Eaton, Jean-Christophe Grenier, G. Brian Golding, Alison Devault,

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Critiquing “Whole-exome sequencing reveals genetic variants associated with chronic kidney disease characterized by tubulointerstitial damages in North Central Region, Sri Lanka”

Introduction This paper by Nanayakkara et al. investigates potential genetic factors associated with chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka. CKDu is becoming increasingly prevalent in certain provinces of Sri Lanka, but its exact causes remain unknown. Given familial clustering observed in CKDu patients, the authors hypothesized there may be genetic susceptibility

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Revolutionizing healthcare: the role of artificial intelligence in clinical practice

Introduction The article “Revolutionizing healthcare: the role of artificial intelligence in clinical practice” by Alowais et al., published in BMC Medical Education in 2023, reviews the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical practice, including its potential applications in disease diagnosis, treatment selection, and patient engagement. It also explores the associated challenges, such as

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Microplastics in the Oceans: Current Levels and Future Projections

Recent studies have reported the presence of pelagic plastic fragments with diameters <5 mm in the open oceans including polar waters, marginal seas, and coastal waters. Importantly, micro plastics might act as a transport vector of chemical pollutants into the marine ecosystem, due to the absorption of pollutants onto their surfaces. Methodology The researchers conducted surveys

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