The co-existence of diabetes and subclinical atherosclerosis in rural central Appalachia: Do residential characteristics matter?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2021.107851
Abstract: Aim Disparities exist in cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and diabetes in the United States (U.S.) with Central Appalachia having disproportionate burden. This study examined prevalence and correlates of CVD risk-factors among patients with diabetes/subclinical atherosclerosis in… read more here.
Keywords: existence diabetes; subclinical atherosclerosis; central appalachia; diabetes subclinical ... See more keywords
Association between Thyroid Function and Exposures to Brominated and Organophosphate Flame Retardants in Rural Central Appalachia.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.9b04892
Abstract: Exposure to flame retardants (FRs) is associated with adverse effects on human health. Focusing on three FR groups, including polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), organophosphate FRs (OPFRs), and novel brominated FRs (nBFRs), we determined the levels… read more here.
Keywords: rural central; central appalachia; air; thyroid function ... See more keywords
Detection of pathogenic Leptospira spp. in herpetofauna in Central Appalachia
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DOI: 10.1111/zph.12921
Abstract: Leptospirosis is a water borne zoonotic disease of global significance that is caused by pathogenic species of the genus Leptospira. Pathogenic leptospires live in the kidneys of reservoir or infected animals and are shed in… read more here.
Keywords: central appalachia; seven species; leptospira; leptospira spp ... See more keywords