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The framework and best practices of emergency medical teams: lessons learned from Israel’s international field hospital response [PDF]

Israel Journal of Health Policy Research
In 2010, a devastating earthquake struck Haiti, killing over 200,000 and injuring over 250,000. Dozens of countries sent medical teams, with Israel’s being one of the first to arrive. These teams saved lives and salvaged limbs.
Evan Avraham Alpert, Giora Weiser, Deganit Kobliner-Friedman, Mitchell J. Schwaber, Ami Mayo, Reuven Kedar, Nehemia Blumberg, Ofer Merin   +7 more
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Health-Care Resource Utilization and Treatment Patterns in Men with Erectile Dysfunction and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia-Associated Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in the United States: A Retrospective Database Study

Patient Preference and Adherence, 2023
Irwin Goldstein,1 Tarek Hassan,2 Kelly Zou,3 Victoria Divino,4 Mitch DeKoven,4 Joseph Imperato,3 Vamshi Ruthwik Anupindi,4 Jim Li3 1Department of Sexual Medicine, Alvarado Hospital, San Diego, CA, USA; 2Department of Urology, Viatris Inc, Canonsburg, PA,
Goldstein I, Hassan T, Zou K, Divino V, DeKoven M, Imperato J, Anupindi VR, Li J   +7 more
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Perceptions towards practicability of humanitarian principles for emergency cases in Ethiopia: case of Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital

BMC Health Services Research
Introduction The health of people is negatively impacted by emergencies and catastrophes, and many lives are lost as a result. The guidelines for humanitarian action during times of crisis, whether brought on by armed war or natural disasters, are ...
Habtamu Solomon Mengistu, Bezawit Negash Demissie, Gashaw Sebsibie, Biniam Bahiru   +3 more
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Hypothermia in trauma victims at first arrival of ambulance personnel: an observational study with assessment of risk factors

Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 2017
Background Hypothermia is common in trauma victims and is associated with increased mortality, however its causes are little known. The objective of this study was to identify the risk factors associated with hypothermia in prehospital management of ...
Frédéric Lapostolle, James Couvreur, François Xavier Koch, Dominique Savary, Armelle Alhéritière, Michel Galinski, Jean-Luc Sebbah, Karim Tazarourte, Frédéric Adnet   +8 more
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The ACUTE (Ambulance CPAP: Use, Treatment effect and economics) feasibility study: a pilot randomised controlled trial of prehospital CPAP for acute respiratory failure

Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2018
Background Acute respiratory failure (ARF) is a common and life-threatening medical emergency. Standard prehospital management involves controlled oxygen therapy and disease-specific ancillary treatments.
Gordon W. Fuller, Steve Goodacre, Samuel Keating, Gavin Perkins, Matthew Ward, Andy Rosser, Imogen Gunson, Joshua Miller, Mike Bradburn, Praveen Thokala, Tim Harris, Andrew Carson, Maggie Marsh, Cindy Cooper   +13 more
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Direct medical costs of congenital heart surgery for isolated lesions in Rwanda.

PLOS Global Public Health
Cost transparency is important to facilitate national health infrastructure planning for pediatric cardiac surgery in low-resourced settings. The aim of this paper is to determine direct medical costs of common pediatric congenital heart procedures ...
Yayehyirad Ejigu, Vongai C Mlambo, Kara L Neil, Yihan Lin, Augustin Sendegeya, Stella M Umuhoza, Josue Murengezi, Corneille Ntihabose   +7 more
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Biomedical engineering and its relevance to total health care delivery in developing countries

International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, 2004
Aim: To highlight the importance of biomedical engineering, with respect to the many basic amenities including adequate water supply, electricity, drugs and medical equipment necessary for the proper functioning of medical doctors which are totally ...
G C Okoye
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Facility type and surgical specialty are associated with suboptimal surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis practice patterns: a multi-center, retrospective cohort study

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 2019
Background Guidelines recommend discontinuation of antimicrobial prophylaxis within 24 h after incision closure in uninfected patients. However, how facility and surgical specialty factors affect the implementation of these evidence-based surgical ...
Westyn Branch-Elliman, Steven D. Pizer, Elise A. Dasinger, Howard S. Gold, Hassen Abdulkerim, Amy K. Rosen, Martin P. Charns, Mary T. Hawn, Kamal M. F. Itani, Hillary J. Mull   +9 more
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Quantification of Metamorphopsia in Resolved Idiopathic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: An Analysis Using M-CHARTS, Amsler Grid, and Optical Coherence Tomography

Clinical Ophthalmology
Barsha Suwal,1 Deepak Khadka,1 Arjun Shrestha,1 Rinkal Suwal,2 Bijay Khatri3 1Department of Ophthalmology, BP Eye Foundation, Hospital for Children, Eye, ENT, and Rehabilitation Services, Bhaktapur, Nepal; 2Department of Optometry, BP Eye Foundation ...
Suwal B, Khadka D, Shrestha A, Suwal R, Khatri B   +4 more
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Effect of a continuous measure of adherence with infliximab maintenance treatment on inpatient outcomes in Crohn's disease

Patient Preference and Adherence, 2012
Chureen T Carter,1 Heidi C Waters,1 Daniel B Smith21Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC, Horsham, PA, USA; 2Statistics, IMS Health, Watertown, MA, USABackground: To assess the impact of a continuous measure of ...
Carter CT, Waters HC, Smith DB
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