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Acute Effects of Smoking and Vaping on Markers of Vascular Function via Quantitative MRI

Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background E‐cigarettes contribute to endothelial dysfunction, a known cause of systemic atherosclerotic disease that cannot be adequately characterized by a single physiological parameter measured at a single vascular bed. Purpose/Hypothesis Quantify and compare acute effects of smoking or vaping with tobacco cigarettes (t‐cigs), nicotinized ...
Marianne Nabbout, Mahdie Hosseini, Harris Quach, Michael C. Langham, Alessandra S. Caporale, Wensheng Guo, Kathryn Jaroszynski, Frank T. Leone, Andrew A. Strasser, Felix W. Wehrli   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

HIV testing and prevalence in fishing communities in rural Uganda: a cross-sectional study of 3197 individuals within SchistoTrack. [PDF]

BMJ Open
Bui HL, Wilburn L, Nsimbe SW, Nabatte B, Oromcan GW, Mujuni R, Nabonge J, Kabatereine NB, Smith A, Chami G.   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Impact of pre‐surgical anxiety and fear on patient satisfaction following periodontal and implant surgical procedures

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Pre‐surgical anxiety (PSA) and pre‐surgical fear (PSF) may hinder patient compliance, while patient satisfaction (PS) is vital for adherence to treatment recommendations. This prospective study investigated the impact of PSA and PSF, and the influence of patient demographics and postoperative pain, on PS after periodontal and ...
Anum Haider, Dimitris N. Tatakis, Manuel Lagravere, Hollis Lai, Monica P. Gibson   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spatial mapping of HIV testing and antiretroviral therapy initiation uptake among the adolescents and youth in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. [PDF]

AIDS Care
Shimbre MS, Gibbs A, Mthiyane N, Dreyer J, Chimbindi N, Garrett N, Tomita A, Shahmanesh M.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Understanding conscientious objection among pharmacists in New Zealand

Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Conscientious objection (CO) recognises healthcare practitioners' freedom of conscience but can impact equitable access to services. There is limited research in understanding CO among pharmacists. Aim To investigate CO among pharmacists in New Zealand, including support for and factors influencing CO decisions in providing various ...
L. S. Wong, Y. Wang, X. Y. Lim, J. Hikaka, S. Scahill, B. van der Werf, D. J. Exeter, M. Hudson, A. Nu'u, S. S. Ram   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Peer network approaches for improving HIV testing, prevention and care utilisation among men in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review. [PDF]

BMJ Open
Otambo WO, Harling G, Inghels M, Otto M, Blose N, Tram KH, Tanser F, Mee P.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Gut function among children treated for severe acute malnutrition: A cohort study in Uganda

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Impaired gut function in children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is associated with morbidity. We aimed to assess changes in six biomarkers representing different domains of gut function among children with complicated SAM during nutritional rehabilitation, and to identify predictors of these changes.
Betty Lanyero, Nicolette Nabukeera–Barungi, Ezekiel Mupere, Bikila S. Megersa, Iris Weidema, Pingping Jiang, Maria Wiese, Musemma K. Muhammed, Henrik Friis, Hanne Frøkiær, Dennis S. Nielsen, Vibeke Brix Christensen, Benedikte Grenov   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Implementation Determinants of HIV Testing and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Community Pharmacies in Philadelphia, PA. [PDF]

AIDS Patient Care STDS
Bien-Gund CH, Sweeney A, Ptak B, Jeon M, Koren D, Williams J, Brady KA, Bauermeister J, Wood SM.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Refractory Eczema as a Presenting Feature of Common Variable Immunodeficiency

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is the most prevalent symptomatic inborn error of immunity (IEI) in adults. It presents with recurrent infections and non‐infectious complications, including autoimmunity, lymphoproliferation and dermatitis.
Mercedes Sanchez‐Diaz, Lars Matthies, Andrea Vanegas Ramirez   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source