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Syphilis in the United States during the 1800s and 1900s had a high prevalence rate causing great concern to health officials. Various measures were taken to control its spread. Mercuric treatments were used up until the introduction of penicillin.
Ioannou Stella, Henneberg Maciej
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Nonimmune Hydrops Fetalis and Early Skeletal Changes in Congenital Syphilis: Case Series and Review of Literature [PDF]
Aim and background: Syphilis remains the most common congenital infection in the world. During pregnancy, syphilis is associated with numerous findings, including placentomegaly, hepatomegaly, polyhydramnios, fetal nonimmune hemolytic anemia, and hydrops
Kruti N Shah+2 more
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Evaluation of cinematic volume rendering open-source and commercial solutions for the exploration of congenital heart data [PDF]
Detailed anatomical information is essential to optimize medical decisions for surgical and pre-operative planning in patients with congenital heart disease. The visualization techniques commonly used in clinical routine for the exploration of complex cardiac data are based on multi-planar reformations, maximum intensity projection, and volume ...
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Evaluation of Functional Condition of Respiratory Muscles of Patients with a Complicated Bronchial Asthma Pathology and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases [PDF]
The aim of the research was to study the functional state of respiratory muscles and neuro-respiratory drive in patients with a combined pathology of bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.The functional condition of the respiratory ...
Feschenko, Y. (Yuriy)+1 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Exposure to obstetric complications (OCs) increases the risk of developing psychosis and schizophrenia in offspring. However, studies with subjects at clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR) have reported inconsistent results. We conducted a systematic review and meta‐analysis to evaluate the prevalence of OCs among CHR subjects ...
Inmaculada Baeza+8 more
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Congenital syphilis in East Baton Rouge parish, Louisiana: providers’ and women’s perspectives
Background Congenital syphilis is completely preventable through screening and treatment, but rates have been rising in the United States. Certain areas are at particularly high risk. We aimed to assess attitudes, knowledge, and barriers around effective
Emily W. Harville+4 more
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Spreading of sexually transmitted diseases in heterosexual populations [PDF]
The spread of sexually transmitted diseases (e.g. Chlamydia, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, HIV) across populations is a major concern for scientists and health agencies. In this context, both data collection on sexual contact networks and the modeling of disease spreading, are intensively contributing to the search for effective immunization policies. Here, the
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This systematic review aimed to evaluate the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) after preeclampsia and the determinants of these sequelae. Five authors found a more significant risk of kidney disease after PE, with a risk ranging from two to three times higher.
Marie Haudiquet+3 more
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Congenital syphilis in Switzerland: gone, forgotten, on the return
INTRODUCTION:Acquired syphilis has re-emerged in many Western European countries. In contrast to international guidelines, screening for syphilis in pregnancy is not generally recommended in Switzerland.
Sauteur Meyer+6 more
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Congenital syphilis in Brazil: distribution of cases notified from 2009 to 2016
INTRODUCTION: Congenital syphilis is considered a severe public health problem because it accounts for approximately 40% of the perinatal mortality rates, 25% of stillbirths, and 14% of neonatal deaths, in addition to causing severe consequences for the
Adriana Sousa Rêgo+6 more
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