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How and why do French medical students choose the specialty of infectious and tropical diseases? A national cross-sectional study [PDF]

BMC Medical Education, 2020
Abstract Background Infectious and tropical diseases (ID) physicians are needed now more than ever to tackle existing and emerging global threats. However, in many countries, ID is not recognized as a qualifying specialty. The creation of ID residency in 2017 in France offers the opportunity to
Nathan Peiffer-Smadja, François-Daniel Ardellier, Pauline Thill, Anne-Lise Beaumont, Gaud Catho, Lindsay Osei, Vincent Dubée, Alexandre Bleibtreu, Adrien Lemaignen, Michaël Thy   +9 more
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Interest in Infectious Diseases specialty among Japanese medical students amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: A web-based, cross-sectional study

PLOS ONE, 2022
IntroductionThe emergence of the novel coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) has led to huge disruptions in the medical field and society. The significance of training and education for experts has been increasingly acknowledged in Japan, where the number of infectious disease (ID) specialists is reportedly insufficient.
Hideharu Hagiya, Yuki Otsuka, Kazuki Tokumasu, Hiroyuki Honda, Yoshito Nishimura, Mikako Obika, Fumio Otsuka   +6 more
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Factors Influencing Chinese Medical Students Choice of Infectious Disease Specialty: A Qualitative and Quantitative Survey

Advances in Medical Education and Practice
Ling Qin,1,* Tianxi Wang,2,* Ruiyi Yan,2,* XiaoQing Yu,2,* Jun Wang,3 Siyang Fu,2 Xinchao Liu,1 Yan Chen,1 Xiaochun Shi1 1Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Peking Union Medical College ...
Qin L, Wang T, Yan R, Yu X, Wang J, Fu S, Liu X, Chen Y, Shi X   +8 more
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Establishing tropical medicine as a recognized medical specialty or strengthening its training within infectious diseases residency programs in Colombia: an urgent need. [PDF]

Rev Soc Bras Med Trop
ABSTRACT Colombia is entirely located within the tropical latitudinal zone and is characterized by extensive biodiversity, complex ecosystems, and socio-environmental inequities that contribute to the sustained persistence of a wide range of tropical diseases.
Silva-Ramos CR, Álvarez-Moreno CA, Rodriguez-Morales AJ, Faccini-Martínez ÁA.   +3 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Invasive fungal infections in children with leukemia in a tertiary hospital in Oman: An eight-year review [PDF]

Current Medical Mycology, 2023
Background and Purpose: Invasive fungal disease (IFD) is a common and serious consequence of leukemia in children and the incidence of these infections has increased due to chemotherapy.
Hind Al Hajri, Widad Al-Salmi, Karima Al Hinai, Saif Al-Housni, Ahmed Al-Harrasi, Hilal Al Hashami, Abdullah Al-Hatmi   +6 more
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Effects of COVID-19 on career and specialty choices among Chinese medical students

Medical Education Online, 2021
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to medical education systems and medical students. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on medical career and specialty choices among ...
Jiahui Deng, Jianyu Que, Suying Wu, Yingjian Zhang, Jiajia Liu, Sijing Chen, Yongxi Wu, Yimiao Gong, Siwei Sun, Kai Yuan, Yanping Bao, Maosheng Ran, Jie Shi, Yun Kwok Wing, Le Shi, Lin Lu   +15 more
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Vaccine‐induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia following AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1 nCOV19) vaccine–A case report

Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 2021
Vaccination with ChAdOx1 nCov‐19 can result in vaccine‐induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT). This phenomenon mimics heparin‐induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), yet it does not require heparin as a trigger.
Bader Al Rawahi, Hashem BaTaher, Zoheb Jaffer, Aya Al‐Balushi, Asma Al‐Mazrouqi, Noof Al‐Balushi   +5 more
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Parasitic lung diseases

European Respiratory Review, 2022
Parasitic lung diseases are caused by a number of parasites as a result of transient passage in the lung or as a result of an immunologic reaction. The clinical presentation may be in the form of focal or cystic lesions, pleural effusion or diffuse ...
Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq, Hojoong Kim, Ziad A. Memish   +2 more
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Biochemical, Hematological, and Immunological Biomarkers as Predictors for Intensive Care Unit Admission in Patients with COVID-19

Oman Medical Journal, 2022
Objectives: To identify the biochemical, hematological, and immune biomarkers in COVID-19 patients on admission that are predictive of eventual admission to the intensive care unit (ICU).
Zakariya Al Aamri, Fahad Zadjali, Nafila Al-Riyami, Feryal Al Lawati, Samata Al Dowaiki, Manal Al Kindi   +5 more
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Acute Measles Encephalitis in an Immigrant Syrian Child: Case Report and Review of the Literature [PDF]

Oman Medical Journal, 2016
The introduction of measles vaccination programs and broad coverage worldwide has meant this infection a rare encounter for pediatricians. In Oman, with almost 100% measles vaccination coverage for children, this infection disappeared from the list of ...
Abdullah Al-Qayoudhi, Hanan Al-Kindi, Nabil Meki, Amal Al-Maani   +3 more
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