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Effect of exercise training on C reactive protein: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials

Correspondence to Dr Michael V Fedewa, The University of Alabama, Department of Kinesiology, 2003 Moore Hall, Box 870312, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0231, USA; mvfedewa{at}ua.edu Purpose C-reactive protein ...
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Review of the scientific rationale, development and validation of the International Olympic Committee Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport Clinical Assessment Tool: V.2 (IOC ...

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) has various different risk factors, numerous signs and symptoms and is heavily influenced by one’s environment. Accordingly, there is no singular validated ...
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Indications for hospitalisation and predictors of 30-day re-admission of patients with sickle cell disease in Uganda: a retrospective study

Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is associated with significant mortality and morbidity, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Objectives We determined the indications for ...
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How can cities accelerate, support and evaluate actions for active movement for health: protocol for CITY-MOVE, a multicase implementation research study in six cities in three ...

Introduction Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a leading cause of global mortality, disproportionately affecting low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Physical inactivity, a key contributor to ...