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Febrile Convulsions in Jos

Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics
Summary: A retrospective study of 163 cases of febrile convulsions OD which was undertaken in order to determine the pattern and outcome among chil Der dren admitted into the emergency paediatric unit (EPU), Jos University Teaching ESTONE Hospital (JUTH)
Angyo IA , Lawson JO , Okpeh ES.
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Wearable Electronic Monitoring of Vital Signs in Hospitalised Adults: A Nursing Focused Scoping Review of Clinical, Economic and Implementation Outcomes

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To synthesise evidence on wearable devices for continuous vital signs monitoring in adult hospital inpatients, focusing on clinical effectiveness, nursing perspectives, workflow impact, patient experience and resource implications. Design Scoping review.
Sian Myfanwy Shaw, Sophie Bethan Shaw, Gillian Janes   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vectors and Vector‐Borne Diseases: Biology, Epidemiology and Integrated Control Strategies

Journal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Vector‐Borne Diseases (VBDs), transmitted by arthropods such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and sandflies, represent a significant threat to global health. These diseases can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and helminths.
Roberta Rinaldi, Carmen Scieuzo, Federica De Stefano, Luca Masucci, Patrizia Falabella   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Do recurrent febrile convulsions decrease the threshold for pilocarpine-induced seizures? Effects of nitric oxide

, 2001
The aim of the study was to determine whether (1) number of febrile convulsions is a predictor of development of temporal lobe epilepsy, (2) the susceptibility of rats to pilocarpine-induced seizures is increased due to febrile convulsions and (3) nitric

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The Diremption of Meaning

Modern Theology, EarlyView.
Abstract Examining work by Rowan Williams, this essay explores what he often refers to as the ‘difficulty’ of writing theology. The difficulty of theology lies in engaging the ruse of having ultimate answers to ultimate questions. The stakes are high: ‘God‐talk’ must concern itself with truth, with reality.
Graham Ward
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Technetium-99m hexamethylpropylene amine oxime single photon emission tomography in febrile convulsions

, 1992
: We report our initial experience with technetium-99m hexamethyl propylene amine oxime (Tc-99m-HMPAO) brain single photon emission tomography (SPET) in the investigation of 19 children presenting with febrile convulsions.
Dierckx, R.A., Vandevivere, J., Luysterborgh, E., Melis, K., Janssens, G., De Deyn, Peter Paul, Dom, L.   +6 more
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Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for feedlot cattle

Australian Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
P Cusack, T Batterham, SW Page, GF Browning, JM Norris   +4 more
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Joint Effects of Prenatal Antibiotics, Mode of Birth and Breastfeeding Duration on Childhood Infections: The Norwegian MoBa Cohort Study

Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Prenatal antibiotic exposure and caesarean births are associated with an increased risk of hospitalised infection in children, but few studies have evaluated their impact on less severe infections and possible joint effects. Conversely, longer breastfeeding duration is protective against infections, but whether this effect varies ...
Isobel M. F. Todd, Lars Henning Pedersen, Jessica E. Miller, David P. Burgner, Maria C. Magnus   +4 more
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Febrile convulsions and genetic susceptibility: Role of the neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptor α4 subunit

, 2009
[[abstract]]Presents a letter to the editor commenting on an article appearing in the May 2004 issue of the medical journal "Epilepsia" regarding the role of the neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptor alpha4 subunit in febrile convulsions ...
I-Ching Chou;Cheng-Chieh Lin;Huang CC;Chang-Hai Tsai;Fuu-Jen Tsai
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Febrile Convulsions: The Role Played by Paraclinical Evaluation

, 2009
ObjectiveThis survey evaluates the necessity of biochemical and imaging findings for patients with initial diagnosis of febrile convulsion, and also aims at determining the degree to which results of paraclinical examinations delineate management of ...
Karimzadeh, P., Poormehdi, M. S., Fahimzad, A.   +2 more
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