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Malaria in the 21st century - still a threatening problem [PDF]
There are six parasite species (P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale curtisi, P. ovale wallikeri, P. malariae, and P. knowlesi) that cause malaria in humans. P. falciparum is responsible for most malaria-related deaths globally. P.
Čanović Predrag +2 more
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Quantifying Patient Reported and Documented Compliance with Adjuncts to Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis [PDF]
Objectives: 1. Measure patient compliance with pharmacologic, mechanical and ambulatory prophylactic measures. 2. Evaluate for agreement between nursing documentation and patient reported compliance with mechanical and ambulatory prophylactic measures ...
Bauer, MD, Tyler M. +7 more
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Chemoprophylaxis in colorectal cancer: Current concepts and a practical algorithm for use [PDF]
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common lethal cancer in the Western world. There is a 10 to 20 years lead time from normal mucosa to carcinoma which offers a window of opportunity to modify and prevent the outcome of CRC, with its incipient ...
Chan, P +4 more
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Nearly half of ICU patients in Dhaka City are at high risk for venous thromboembolism by Padua risk assessment model, yet only 28.57% of high‐risk patients received prophylaxis. Mandatory systematic risk assessment and LMWH protocols are urgently needed to close this preventable care gap.
Md. Shek Sady Khan +10 more
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The Iowa Perinatal Letter, July-August-September 2009, Vol. 30, no. 3 [PDF]
This newsletter from The Department of Public Health about perinatal health care and ...
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Imported malaria in the UK, 2005 to 2016: estimates from primary care electronic health records [PDF]
Objective To investigate trends in the incidence of imported malaria in the UK between 2005 and 2016. Design Analysis of longitudinal electronic health records (EHRs) in The Health Improvement Network (THIN) primary care database.
Bastaki, Hamad +3 more
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What are the available data on incidence & prevalence prognosis risk factors of severity of sickle cell disease in sub‐Saharan Africa? ABSTRACT Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is highly prevalent in sub‐Saharan Africa. Epidemiological data remain sparse, but regional screening and research initiatives are expanding.
Brigitte Ranque +2 more
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Penicillin- and Ciprofloxacin-Resistant Invasive Neisseria meningitidis Isolates from Japan
Neisseria meningitidis causes a life-threatening invasive meningococcal disease (IMD). Isolates resistant to antibiotics, such as penicillin, ceftriaxone, and ciprofloxacin that are recommended for the treatment of IMD patients and their close contacts ...
Ryoichi Saito +10 more
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The efficacy of halofantrine in the treatment of acute malaria in nonimmune travelers [PDF]
A multicenter prospective trial was performed to investigate the efficacy and the tolerability of halofantrine in nonimmune patients with malaria imported from areas with drug-resistant falciparum parasites (mainly Africa).
Bock, H. L. +8 more
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ABSTRACT Background Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a common and aggressive cancer sometimes subsequent to oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs). Notwithstanding progress in surgical, radiotherapeutic, and chemotherapeutic interventions, survival rates for OSCC continue to be inadequate and are associated with significant functional ...
Lana Sayal +6 more
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