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Youth’s participation in agriculture: A fallacy or achievable possibility? Evidence from rural South Africa

South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences, 2021
Background: The realisation of more youth involvement in the agricultural sector has proved to be elusive, so the question of the possibility of a youth-led agriculture needs further investigation.
Unity Chipfupa, Aluwani Tagwi
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Lessons learned in preparing for and responding to the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic: one simulation’s program experience adapting to the new normal

Advances in Simulation, 2020
Use of simulation to ensure an organization is ready for significant events, like COVID-19 pandemic, has shifted from a “backburner” training tool to a “first choice” strategy for ensuring individual, team, and system readiness.
Ryan Brydges, Douglas M. Campbell, Lindsay Beavers, Nazanin Khodadoust, Paula Iantomasi, Kristen Sampson, Alberto Goffi, Filipe N. Caparica Santos, Andrew Petrosoniak   +8 more
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Phenobarbital for the management of severe acute alcohol withdrawal (the PHENOMANAL trial): a pilot randomized controlled trial

Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2022
Background Benzodiazepines are considered first-line treatment for patients experiencing severe acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome (sAAWS). Although several medications have been evaluated as potential adjuvant treatments for sAAWS, barbiturates show ...
Niall Filewod, Stephen Hwang, Christian J. Turner, Leena Rizvi, Sara Gray, Michelle Klaiman, Danielle Buell, Johnathan Ailon, Alexander Caudarella, Galo F. Ginocchio, Marlene Santos, Gyan Sandhu, Norman Dewhurst, Kelly Sequeira, Karen E. A. Burns   +14 more
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Swish and gargle saliva sampling is a patient-friendly and comparable alternative to nasopharyngeal swabs to detect SARS-CoV-2 in outpatient settings for adults and children

Microbiology Spectrum, 2023
Nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) are considered the standard specimen for SARS-CoV-2 detection by PCR. We aimed to compare detection performance and patient experience of NPS with swish and gargle saliva (SGS) to determine its potential as an accurate, easy-to-
Sandra Isabel, Justine Cohen-Silver, Hyejung Jung, Bridget Tam, Maya Lota, Marcia Sivilotti, Nancy Agbaje, Kevin L. Schwartz, Anne E. Wormsbecker, Larissa M. Matukas, Yan Chen   +10 more
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Type IVA choledochal cyst: a rare cause of cirrhosis in adults

The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine, 2022
Background Choledochal cysts (CDCs) are characterized by congenital cystic dilations of the intrahepatic or extrahepatic bile ducts or both. CDCs are very rarely reported in sub-Saharan Africa.
Chantelli Iamblaudiot Razafindrazoto, Andry Lalaina Rinà Rakotozafindrabe, Sakaiza Malala Randrianambininjanahary, Nitah Harivony Randriamifidy, Domoina Harivonjy Hasina Laingonirina, Sonny Maherison, Lova Hasina Ny Ony Narindra Rajaonarison, Tovo Harimanana Rabenjanahary, Soloniaina Hélio Razafimahefa, Rado Manitrala Ramanampamonjy   +9 more
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Canadian public perceptions and experiences with information during the COVID-19 pandemic: strategies to optimize future risk communications

BMC Public Health, 2023
Background The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the spread of misinformation worldwide. The purpose of this study was to explore perceptions of misinformation and preferred sources of obtaining COVID-19 information from those living in Canada. In particular,
Suvabna Theivendrampillai, Jeanette Cooper, Taehoon Lee, Michelle Wai Ki Lau, Christine Marquez, Sharon E. Straus, Christine Fahim   +6 more
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Professional writing : description of the writings of social workers in Botswana [PDF]

, 2012
The main purpose of this study is to identify the professional writing needs of undergraduate students studying social work in the University of Botswana.
Nkateng, Unity, Wharton, Sue
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Carvedilol versus propranolol in the prevention of variceal rebleeding in hepatosplenic schistosomiasis: Efficacy and safety

JGH Open, 2022
Background and Aim Beta blockers combined with endoscopic variceal band ligation (EVL) is the most effective means for the prevention of variceal rebleeding.
Chantelli Iamblaudiot Razafindrazoto, Lova Dany Ella Razafindrabekoto, Domoina Harivonjy Hasina Laingonirina, Raveloson Raveloson, Anjaramalala Sitraka Rasolonjatovo, Andry Lalaina Rinà Rakotozafindrabe, Tovo Harimanana Rabenjanahary, Soloniaina Hélio Razafimahefa, Rado Manitrala Ramanampamonjy   +8 more
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Low-phospholipid associated cholelithiasis (LPAC) syndrome: an unusual form in an elderly and overweight woman

Egyptian Liver Journal, 2023
Background Low-phospholipid associated cholelithiasis (LPAC) remains an under-diagnosed condition. It can be revealed by complications such as acute cholecystitis, acute angiocholitis and acute pancreatitis.
Chantelli Iamblaudiot Razafindrazoto, Behoavy Mahafaly Ralaizanaka, Jolivet Auguste Rakotomalala, Christiane Stern, Soloniaina Hélio Razafimahefa, Rado Manitrala Ramanampamonjy, Pascal Lebray   +6 more
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Successful management of severe bupropion toxicity with lipid emulsion therapy: a complex case report and literature review

European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2023
This case report presents the management of a 53-year-old female with a complex psychiatric history who ingested multiple medications, resulting in severe cardiovascular compromise and subsequent respiratory failure.
Fahad Eid, Andrew Takla, Mohamed Magdi Eid, Mostafa Najim, Mostafa Reda Mostafa   +4 more
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