Migration disease

Background Depression is on the rise globally. Additionally, the United States has a high level of population mobility. The main aim of this study was to provide a reference for improving the mental health of internal migrants by investigating the relationship between internal migration experience and depressive symptoms. Methods We analysed data from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID). We included PSID data from the 2005 to 2019 waves in which all respondents were asked about their internal migration experience and depressive symptoms. This study included 15,023 participants. T tests, chi-square tests, multiple logistic regression methods were performed and fixed effects model. Results In the sample, the prevalence of depressive symptoms was 4.42%. The risk of depression in internal migrants was 1.259 times (OR = 1.259, 95% CI = (1.025–1.547, p < 0.05) that of nonmigrants. Internal migration experience was significantly positively associated with female depressive episodes (OR = 1.312, 95% CI = 1.010–1.704, p < 0.05) and increased risk of becoming depressed at a young age (OR = 1.304, 95% CI = 1.010–1.684, p < 0.05). The association between internal migration experience and depressive symptoms was more significant for participants who might move (OR = 1.459, 95% CI = 1.094–1.947, p < 0.05). In addition, different internal migratory causes are associated with depressive symptoms to varying degrees. Conclusions ...

Pediatric Neuronal Migration Disorders At Children's Health℠, we have deep expertise caring for children with neuronal migration disorders, also called neuronal migration defects. No matter your child’s symptoms, we provide care tailored to their unique needs. You can rest assured that our Level 4 Epilepsy Center provides the most advanced care, including surgery, medications and other approaches to help improve your child’s quality of life. What are Pediatric Neuronal Migration Disorders? As a baby develops in the womb, their neurons (brain cells) form in one area of the brain. Then, those cells are supposed to move to another location in the brain. Neuronal migration disorders happen when the neurons don’t end up in the right place. Parts of the brain may not form properly or may be missing. These disorders can affect any area of the brain. Depending on the affected area, children have different symptoms and outlooks, but seizures and epilepsy are common. Other symptoms may appear as a child grows. These conditions are one type of malformation of cortical development, a family of conditions where the outer layer of the brain doesn’t form properly. What are the different types of Pediatric Neuronal Migration Disorders? There are more than 25 different categories of neuronal migration disorders. The four main types are: Heterotopia In heterotopia, neurons form clumps in the brain instead of moving to where they were supposed to be. Depending on the location of these cell c...

Background Infectious diseases still represent an important cause of morbidity and mortality among foreign-born individuals. The rising migration flows towards Europe throughout the last few years are raising renewed concerns about management issues and the potential associated risk for the native population. Content Although infectious diseases are not a health priority at first arrival, a syndromic screening to identify the most common communicable conditions (pulmonary tuberculosis above all) should be promptly conducted. Reception centres where asylum seekers are gathered after arrival may be crowded, so favouring epidemic outbreaks, sometimes caused by incomplete vaccine coverage for preventable diseases. After resettlement, the prevalence of some chronic infections such as human immunodeficiency virus, viral hepatitis or tuberculosis largely reflects the epidemiological pattern in the country of origin, with poor living conditions being an additional driver. Once resettled, migrants usually travel back to their country of origin without seeking pre-travel advice, which results in a high incidence of malaria and other infections. Implications Although infectious diseases among migrants are known to have a negligible impact on European epidemiology, screening programmes need to be implemented and adapted to the different stages of the migratory process to better understand the trends and set priorities for action. Appropriate access to care regardless of the legal stat...