Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2020 Purpose: The main aim of this study is to estimate the economic burden and prevalence of bites and stings injuries in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted at King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC) for all bites ...
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TRADITIONAL USES OF THREATENED ANGIOPTERIS EVECTA (G.FORST.) HOFFM. (MARATTIACEAE) AS AN ANTIDOTE TO SNAKE BITES AND INSECT STINGS BY THE TANGSA TRIBE OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH, INDIA [PDF]
Exploratory Animal and Medical Research, 2023 Angiopteris evecta (G.Forst) Hoffm. (Marattiaceae), an endangered fern, utilized medicinally by several traditional societies across the world. Its use as food is rarely reported in literature.
Pyonim Lungphi +4 more
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Efficacy of Concentrated Heat for Treatment of Insect Bites: A Real-world Study
Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 2023 Insect bites that cause itch, pain and swelling are very common. The use of concentrated heat for relief of these symptoms may be a promising approach; however, the scientific evidence for efficacy of hyperthermia treatment is sparse.
Martin Metz +4 more
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Insect Stings and Bites: Teachers’ Knowledge of Prevention and First Aid Treatment regarding Allergies and Anaphylaxis in Primary Schools in Nigeria [PDF]
Journal of Social Behavior and Community Health, 2023 Background: Insects’ stings and bites are common phenomenon among school children in rural areas primarily due to closeness to bushes. Knowledge of teachers on allergies and anaphylaxis due to insect bites and stings is important to promote healthy ...
Samuel Adesina Okueso +2 more
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Angioneurotic edema: report of two cases
Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences, 2015 Pediatric angioedema exhibits a different cause and clinical manifestations than does adult angioedema. Unlike angioedema in adults, pediatric angioedema is caused mostly due to food, followed by insect bites, infection and antibiotics.
Chaitra T.R. Telgi +2 more
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Delayed papular dermatitis after a jellyfish sting [PDF]
Dermatology ReportsDear Editor, Jellyfish stings are among the most common marine envenomations worldwide, particularly in coastal tourist regions. They typically cause immediate pain, erythema, and linear urticarial wheals. Although acute effects are well characterized,
Teodor Aleksiev
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Temporal and spatial patterns of arthropod-related mortality in Iran: a nationwide analysis (2016–2023) [PDF]
Tropical Medicine and HealthBackground This research was conducted to assess the arthropod-related mortality in Iran for the period 2016–2023. Methods The information on arthropod-related mortality was collected from the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education.
Parisa Soltan-Alinejad +4 more
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Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2011 Christian Müller1,*, Beatrice Großjohann1,*, Lutz Fischer2,*1Department of Medical Science and Operations, RIEMSER Arzneimittel AG, An der Wiek 7, 17489 Greifswald, 2Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Medicine, University ...
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Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Congenital Factor VII Deficiency: A Case Report and Literature Review [PDF]
Clinical Case ReportsManaging thrombosis in patients with bleeding disorders requires careful assessment of thromboembolic and bleeding risks, tailoring antithrombotic treatment in terms of type, dose, and duration, and considering the need for replacement therapy based on ...
Synnøve Gjelsten Mortensen +4 more
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Anaphylaxis: Five Years’ Experience in the Emergency Rooms of Five University Hospitals in Korea
Medicina, 2020 Background: Anaphylaxis is an allergic disease that requires special handling due to its potential fatality. Recent epidemiological data indicate that the incidence of anaphylaxis is rising. However, actual data on the prevalence or causes of anaphylaxis
Bo Young Chung +6 more
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