Herpesvirus-Associated Acute Urticaria: An Age Matched Case-Control Study [PDF]
Background Acute and recurrent acute urticaria are often associated with multiple factors including infections and recent data suggest a role for herpesviruses.
A Arena +30 more
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Role of mean platelet volume and platelet/ lymphocyte ratio in assessing the severity of acute respiratory infections in children [PDF]
Introduction. Acute respiratory infections are one of the most frequent medical conditions among pediatric patients. Although most evolve favorably, acute respiratory failure is one of the major complications, being the main cause responsible for ...
Diana Madalina Chiheri +2 more
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Bronchiolitis – It Is Time for a Unique Definition [PDF]
Bronchiolitis is the most common lower respiratory tract infections in infants. It is time to reach a unique clinical definition, encompassing the acute onset of respiratory distress with cough, tachypnoea, retraction and
Midulla, Fabio, Nenna, Raffaella
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Background Cochrane primarily aims to systematically review trials of effectiveness that are important to inform clinical decisions. Editorial groups support authors to achieve high-quality reviews and prioritise review proposals in their clinical domain
Jasmin Alloo +5 more
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The use of whole genome sequencing (WGS) as a method for supporting outbreak investigations, studying Salmonella microbial populations and improving understanding of pathogenicity has been well-described (1–3).
Marie Anne Chattaway +11 more
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Noninvasive mechanical ventilation in high-risk pulmonary infections: a clinical review [PDF]
The aim of this article was to review the role of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) in acute pulmonary infectious diseases, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), H1N1 and tuberculosis, and to assess the risk of disease transmission with the use ...
Ambrosino, Nicolino +11 more
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Interventions for enhancing adherence to treatment in adults with bronchiectasis [PDF]
BackgroundBronchiectasis is characterised by a widening of the airways, leading to excess mucus production and recurrent infection. It is more prevalent in women and those in middle age.
Bradley, Judy M. +6 more
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Interventions to facilitate shared decision making to address antibiotic use for acute respiratory infections in primary care [PDF]
Background: Shared decision making is an important component of patient-centred care. It is a set of communication and evidence-based practice skills that elicits patients' expectations, clarifies any misperceptions and discusses the best available ...
Beller, Elaine M. +4 more
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Laboratory-confirmed respiratory infections as triggers for acute myocardial infarction and stroke: a self-controlled case series analysis of national linked datasets from Scotland [PDF]
While acute respiratory tract infections can trigger cardiovascular events, the differential effect of specific organisms is unknown. This is important to guide vaccine policy.Using national infection surveillance data linked to the Scottish Morbidity ...
Andrew C. Hayward +9 more
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Probiotics for preventing acute otitis media in children [PDF]
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: to assess the effects of probiotics to prevent the occurrence and reduce the severity of acute otitis media in children.
Clark, Justin +7 more
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