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Presentation, management, and outcome of snake-bite in two district hospitals in Ghana [PDF]

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2014
INTRODUCTION: the burden of disease represented by snakebites is widely underestimated and often neglected public health problem in the tropics. There is insufficient epidemiological data to guide distribution of antivenin and proper management of ...
Damien Punguyire, Frank Baiden, Josephat Nyuzaghl, Aaron Hultgren, Yvonne Berko, Stephan Brenner, Sari Soghoian, George Adjei, Anjali Niyogi, Rachel Moresky   +9 more
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Epidemiological characterization of ophidian accidents in a Colombian tertiary referral hospital. Retrospective study 2004-2014 [PDF]

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina, 2018
Introduction: In Colombia, there are 5 000 cases of ophidism per year. This is a public health issue that causes mortality in 8% of cases and disability in 10% due to inadequate clinical attention.
Karen Sarmiento, Ivonne Torres, Mariana Guerra, Carolina Ríos, Carlos Zapata, Fernando Suárez   +5 more
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The research landscape of direct, sensory human–nature interactions

People and Nature, Volume 5, Issue 6, Page 1893-1907, December 2023., 2023
Abstract Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the human–nature interactions research landscape can benefit researchers by providing insights into the most relevant topics, popular research areas and the distribution of topics across different disciplines, journals and regions.
Maldwyn J. Evans, Kevin J. Gaston, Daniel T. C. Cox, Masashi Soga   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Health evaluation and dangerous reptile detection using a novel framework powered by the YOLO algorithm to design high‐content cellular imaging systems

The Journal of Engineering, Volume 2023, Issue 12, December 2023., 2023
To propose a framework that utilizes the real‐time object detection capabilities of the You Only Look Once (YOLO) algorithm to enable rapid and efficient detection of health‐related cellular features or dangerous reptiles in cellular images, reducing the processing time compared to traditional methods.
Saroj Kumar Pandey, Ankit Kumar, Dhirendra Prasad Yadav, Anurag Sinha, Md. Mehedi Hassan, N. K. Singh, Yash Bhatnagar, Namit Garg   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evolution in the choice of therapies used to treat latrodectism: Redback spider antivenom or standard analgesic medications. Nothing to rave about

Emergency Medicine Australasia, Volume 35, Issue 4, Page 630-635, August 2023., 2023
Red back spider antivenom (RBSAV) use fell dramatically over time from 2013. There was no difference in rate of complete pain resolution from latrodectism when comparing patients treated with RBSAV by intravenous or intramuscular route and or standard analgesic agents. Complete resolution of pain from latrodectism is difficult to achieve. More research
Siba J Sulaeman, Andis Graudins
wiley   +1 more source

Treatment of Snake Bites at a Regional Burn Center: Report of a Case Series [PDF]

, 2013
Background. Although uncommon, snakebites can cause significant morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to review the characteristics, treatment, and outcome of patients with a suspected or known snakebite who were treated at a regional ...
Helmer, Stephen D, Khandelwal, Anjay K, Yu, Gie N   +2 more
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Hong Kong poison information centre: Annual report 2020

Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine, Volume 30, Issue 2, Page 117-130, March 2023., 2023
Background: The Hong Kong Poison Information Centre has provided consultation service to healthcare professionals and collected epidemiological data on poisoning in Hong Kong since 2005. Objective: To analyse and report the poisoning data of Hong Kong Poison Information Centre in 2020 during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Methods: A retrospective review of all
Tin Yat Anthony Chow, Chi Keung Chan, Sze Hong Ng, Man Li Tse   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Snake Venomics and Antivenomics of Bothrops diporus, a Medically Important Pitviper in Northeastern Argentina [PDF]

, 2015
Snake species within genus Bothrops are responsible for more than 80% of the snakebites occurring in South America. The species that cause most envenomings in Argentina, B.
Calvete, Juan J., Gay, Claudia Carolina, Pla, Davinia, Sanz, Libia   +3 more
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Associated Clinical Factors for Coagulation Dysfunction due to Trimeresurus stejnegeri: A Retrospective Observational Study

Journal of Toxicology, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023
Background. Trimeresurus stejnegeri (T.s) accounts for most snakebites in southern China, which always leads to coagulation dysfunction. Coagulopathy due to venom is widely considered to be a characteristic phenomenon of the DIC‐like syndrome. It is vitally important for first‐line clinicians to improve this condition as soon as possible.
Run-Hua Xie, Xiao-Lu Ye, Cong-Yao Tang, Yu-Huai Wang, Long-Xin Zhong, Zongming Ren   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association between footwear use and neglected tropical diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

, 2014
BACKGROUND The control of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) has primarily focused on preventive chemotherapy and case management. Less attention has been placed on the role of ensuring access to adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene and personal ...
A Alemu, A Liberati, A Martinez Cardenas, A Tremblay, AK Mukerji, B Yakob, BH Singer, BJ Marston, C Bird, CB Leal-Castellanos, CP Douglin, D Ayode, D Humphries, DM Sasaki, E Marion, E Price, EC Strunz, F Portaels, G Davey, G Davey, G Tadesse, Gail Davey, GC Ilechukwu, H Feldmeier, H Kloos, Hannah Clark, HG Lacerda, HO Ejere, I Ali, J Bartram, J Bethony, J Gutman, J Landier, J Lello, J Utzinger, J Utzinger, JC Nmor, Jeffrey Michael Bethony, JM Behnke, JO Alarcon, JZ Killewo, Jürg Utzinger, K Deribe, K Gunawardena, K Modjarrad, K Phiri, K Ziegelbauer, Kebede Deribe, Khizar Rafique, L Erosie, M Albonico, M Muehlen, M Nuti, M Thielecke, M Yunus Khan, MA Johnson, MC Freeman, ME Stocks, MI Gamboa, MR Sulong, N Njau, P Aimpun, P Bovet, P Hotez, P Phraisuwan, P Steinmann, PJ Hotez, PJ Hotez, PL Raghunathan, PM Emerson, PP Yori, PR Sanchez, PW Woodburn, R Anderson, R Kurup, RI Ejemot, RJ Traub, RL Pullan, S Knopp, S Mihrshahi, Sara Tomczyk, Simon J. Brooker, Stefanie Knopp, T Liabsuetrakul, US Ugbomoiko, V Chongsuvivatwong, V Jiraanankul, VJ Lee, WG Smillie, YB Molla, YB Molla   +90 more
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