Search Results - "Ylli, A."

The mobility gap between older men and women: The embodiment of gender by Zunzunegui, M.V, Alvarado, B.E, Guerra, R, Gómez, J.F, Ylli, A, Guralnik, J.M, IMIAS Research Group

“…Highlights • Prevalence differences in mobility between men and women across diverse populations vary from being non-existent to large. • These gender…”
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Factors associated with hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment and control among participants in the International Mobility in Aging Study (IMIAS) by Doulougou, B, Gomez, F, Alvarado, B, Guerra, R O, Ylli, A, Guralnik, J, Zunzunegui, M V

“…The aim of this study is to assess the factors associated with hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control, in the elderly populations of the…”
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Helping patient with diabetes through physical activity by Zeqiri, S, Zeqiri, N, Ylli, A

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SEVERE HYPOKALEMIA INDUCED RHABDOMYOLYSIS BY PRIMARY HYPERALDOSTERONISM COEXISTENT WITH RECURRENT BILATERAL RENAL CALCULI by Dyrmishi, B, Olldashi, T, Rista, E, Fureraj, T, Ylli, D, Ylli, A

“…Primary Hyperaldosteronism is one of the causes of secondary hypertension. Primary Hyperaldosteronism is characterised by an increase in the production of…”
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Prevalence of microalbuminuria and risk factor analysis in type 2 diabetes patients in Albania: the need for accurate and early diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy by Pasko, N, Toti, F, Strakosha, A, Thengjilli, E, Shehu, A, Dedej, T, Ylli, A, Thereska, N

“…Microalbuminuria is often the first sign of renal dysfunction in diabetes. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of microalbuminuria in Albanian type…”
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First outbreak of norovirus in Albania by Donia, D, Kota, M, Leno, L, Ylli, A, Cenko, F, Divizia, M

“…Aims: Noroviruses (NoVs) represent the most important enteric viruses responsible for acute gastroenteritis world‐wide. This study objective is to characterize…”
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Type 2 diabetes in Tirana City, Albania: a rapid increase in a country in transition by Shapo, L., McKee, M., Coker, R., Ylli, A.

“…Aims  To determine how the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus has changed in Tirana, the capital of Albania, over 20 years. Methods  Cluster sampling was…”
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Climate change and gastroenteritis projections in Albanian children by Ylli, A, Tomini, E, Qirjako, G, Bukli, M, Burazeri, G

“…Abstract Background Human health can be affected by climate in direct and indirect ways. Increasing temperatures may affect ecosystems, water safety, and…”
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Culturally-relevant physical activity for public health promotion: global evidence synthesis by Sentell, T, Look, M, Pirkle, C, Ylli, A, Heil, D, Schmid, S, Câmara, S

“…Abstract Background The WHO has noted the importance of cultural insights for health. Culturally-relevant physical activity has a growing evidence base in many…”
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Quantifying missed opportunities in health sector for women and girls victims of violence in Albania by Ylli, A, Sant Fruchtman, C, Revenga Becedas, R, Wallenborn, J, Qirjako, G, Cobos Munoz, D

“…Abstract Health facilities are important contact points for victims of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in need of care. In Albania relevant data about…”
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Burden of food insecurity in older adults from diverse global settings: policy recommendations by Pirkle, C, Peltzer, N, Câmara, S, Gomes, J, Ylli, A

“…Abstract Food insecurity prevalence is highest in low and middle-income countries, yet there is a dearth of research on the burden in older adults in these…”
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Older men from global settings more vulnerable to clinical changes associated with food insecurity by Pirkle, C, Peltzer, N, Câmara, S, Gomes, J, Ylli, A

“…Abstract Background Studies of the food security status of older adults are rare outside of the United States, especially in low- and middle-income settings…”
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Population size estimation of survivors of violence against women and girls in Tirana by Ylli, A, Sant Fruchtman, C, Shahu, S, Sota, M, Revenga Becedas, R, Wallenborn, J, Cobos Munoz, D

“…Abstract Survivors of violence against women and girls (VAWG) are often stigmatized, resulting in unreported cases and missed opportunities for support…”
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New cervical screening program in Albania. Access and barriers in all levels of health system by Ylli, A, Filipi, K, Shundi, L, Fico, A, Risto, M, Xhani, A

“…Abstract Background In 2019 Albania started a national screening program which uses as primary screening examination the high risk Human Papilloma Virus…”
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Promoting a culture of chronic disease prevention in Albania by Ylli, A, Pirkle, C, Qirjako, G, Xinxo, S, Sentell, T

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Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines by Walking in Older Adults from Three-Middle Income Countries: Chevelle Davis by Davis, C, Sentell, T, Pirkle, C, J Fernandes de Souza Barbosa, Curcio, C, Ylli, A

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Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines by Walking in Older Adults from Three-Middle Income Countries by Davis, C, Sentell, T, Pirkle, C, Fernandes de Souza Barbosa, J, Curcio, C, Ylli, A

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Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines by Walking in Older Adults from Three-Middle Income Countries by Davis, C, Sentell, T, Pirkle, C, Fernandes de Souza Barbosa, J, Curcio, C, Ylli, A

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HLA alleles and type 1 diabetes mellitus in low disease incidence populations of Southern Europe: a comparison of Greeks and Albanians by Paschou, Peristera, Bozas, Evangelos, Dokopoulou, Maria, Havarani, Beatrice, Malamitsi-Puchner, Ariadne, Ylli, Agron, Ylli, Zamira, Thymelli, Ioanna, Gerasimidi-Vazeou, Andriani, Bartsocas, Christos S

“…Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) is caused by environmental factors acting on genetically susceptible individuals. HLA-DQA1 and -DQB1 are major genetic…”
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PCV162 - Socio-Ecological Contextual Factors Associated with Hypertension Medication and Control Among the Elderly in Three Middle-Income Countries (Albania, Brazil, and Colombia) by Sentell, T, Pirkle, C, Ylli, A, Gómez, JF, Guerra, RO

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