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Situation and determinants of the infant and young child feeding (IYCF) indicators in Madagascar: analysis of the 2009 Demographic and Health Survey
(BioMed Central, 2017-10-16)
Background: Studies evaluating child feeding in Madagascar are scarce despite its importance in child growth during the first two years of life. This study assessed the associations between the WHO infant and young child ...
Trans-rectal ultrasound-coupled near-infrared optical tomography of the prostate. Part I: Simulation
(Optica Publishing Group, 2008-10-15)
We investigate the feasibility of trans-rectal optical tomography of the prostate using an endo-rectal near-infrared (NIR) applicator that is to be integrated with a trans-rectal ultrasound (TRUS) probe. Integration with ...
Factors associated with nutritional status of infants and young children in Somali Region, Ethiopia: a cross- sectional study
(BioMed Central, 2015-09-02)
Background: Inadequate nutrition during the first two years of life may lead to childhood morbidity and mortality, as well as inadequate brain development. Infants are at increased risk of malnutrition by six months, when ...
Do nonphysical punishments reduce antisocial behavior more than spanking? A comparison using the strongest previous causal evidence against spanking
(BioMed Central, 2010-02-22)
Background: The strongest causal evidence that customary spanking increases antisocial behavior is based on prospective studies that control statistically for initial antisocial differences. None of those studies have ...