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Polypharmacy, automedication, and the use of potentially inappropriate medications: cause of intoxications in the elderly

open access: yesRevista Médica de Minas Gerais, 2022
Introduction: It is a fact that the elderly comprise an exponentially growing age group in Brazil. Inevitably, the high demand of most of this population for medicines and health services impacts public health policies in terms of the effort required ...
Silva, Ana Flávia   +1 more
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Iatrogenic Intramural Dissection of the Esophagus after Insertion of a Laryngeal Mask Airway [PDF]

open access: yesAcute and Critical Care, 2018
In pediatric patients, a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is usually used during minor surgeries that require general anesthesia. No esophageal injury has been reported after insertion of an LMA.
Hee Young Kim   +7 more
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Iatrogenic Common Iliac Artery Injury during Laparoscopic Tubectomy: The Role of the Vascular Surgeon

open access: yesIatreia, 2023
Although uncommon, iatrogenic vascular injury (IVI) is a serious complication of laparoscopic surgery. We present a case review involving a laceration of the right common iliac artery (RCIA) during an elective laparoscopic gynecological procedure.
Caterin Arevalo-Zamora   +2 more
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Unusual iatrogenic foreign body in a nose: A case report

open access: yesArchives of Clinical and Experimental Surgery, 2015
Foreign bodies in the nose are common in children, but are rarely found in adults. In this case, a 34-year-old male was ad- mitted to our clinic with complaints of nasal obstruction, halitosis and foul-smelling purulent nasal discharge.
Murat Salihoglu   +4 more
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HCV and HIV prevalences strongly correlated in Asian communities with reservoirs of HIV in high-risk groups

open access: yesJournal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2010
Background: In some Asian communities, HIV epidemics initially concentrated in high-risk groups develop into generalized epidemics, while in others HIV epidemics remain confined to high-risk groups. We examined whether blood exposures in a community, as
Devon D. Brewer, Adnan A. Khan
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Management of iatrogenic chloroform mucosal burn in the palate: a case report [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Advanced Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, 2022
Chloroform is used widely in endodontic treatments for solving gutta-percha points, but it can have destructive effects if it comes in to contact with oral mucosa.
Ali Taghavi Zenouz   +4 more
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Knowledge of blood-borne transmission risk is inversely associated with HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa

open access: yesJournal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2011
Introduction: Accurate, comprehensive knowledge of an infectious pathogen's modes of transmission helps people to avoid infection. Growing evidence suggests that blood-borne HIV transmission is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa. Methodology: I examined
Devon D. Brewer
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Bridging science and policy in tuberculosis treatment through innovations in precision medicine, drug development, and cohort research: a narrative review [PDF]

open access: yesThe Ewha Medical Journal
Recent advancements in tuberculosis treatment research emphasize innovative strategies that enhance treatment efficacy, reduce adverse effects, and adhere to patient-centered care principles. As tuberculosis remains a significant global health challenge,
Jinsoo Min   +3 more
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