Aim: To assess the associations between sociodemographic and undergraduate-related characteristics and empathy scores among dental students in a school in Southern Brazil.
Letícia Regina Morello Sartori +6 more
doaj +1 more source
On the use of the E-value for sensitivity analysis in epidemiologic studies
: This study illustrates the use of a recently developed sensitivity index, the E-value, helpful in strengthening causal inferences in observational epidemiological studies.
Conceição Christina Rigo Vale +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Objective: To conduct a literature review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the use of acupuncture for hot flashes to analyze the characteristics of each study, draw a conclusion on the advantages and disadvantages of previous studies and provide
Ru-Ya Sheng +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Effectiveness of Topical Steroid in Phimosis: A longitudinal Observational Study
Introduction: Most non-retractile foreskins have been diagnosed with phimosis and referred for circumcision. However, many patients can be managed with corticosteroid cream. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the topical application of corticosteroid cream and manual prepucial stretching in the treatment of phimosis.
Sushil Dhungel +5 more
openaire +1 more source
Interdisciplinary clinical debriefing in the emergency department: an observational study of learning topics and outcomes [PDF]
AbstractBackgroundDefined as a ‘guided reflective learning conversation’, ‘debriefing’ is most often undertaken in small groups following healthcare simulation training. Clinical debriefing (CD) following experiences in the working environment has the potential to enhance learning and improve performance.MethodsPrior to the study, a literature review ...
Andrew Coggins +3 more
openaire +3 more sources
A Scoping Review of Current Social Emergency Medicine Research
Introduction: Social emergency medicine (EM) is an emerging field that examines the intersection of emergency care and social factors that influence health outcomes.
Ruhee Shah +6 more
doaj +1 more source
Sites of blood collection and topical antiseptics associated with contaminated cultures: prospective observational study [PDF]
AbstractWe aimed to determine whether puncture sites for blood sampling and topical disinfectants are associated with rates of contaminated blood cultures in the emergency department (ED) of a single institution. This single-center, prospective observational study of 249 consecutive patients aged ≥ 20 years proceeded in the ED of a university hospital ...
Koshi Ota +9 more
openaire +3 more sources
Observational study on the effects of a topical formulation in patients with premature ejaculation
Premature ejaculation (PE) has been defined as the inability to control or delay ejaculation, resulting in dissatisfaction or distress of the patient. Although PE is the most frequent sexual dysfunction, it is still underdiagnosed. An accurate clinical history is the best diagnostic approach that, in the majority of cases, is enough to differentiate ...
Luigi Castaldo +5 more
openaire +4 more sources
Observational Study of Topical Imiquimod Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Difficult Lentigo Maligna [PDF]
Lentigo Maligna (LM) typically presents at sun-exposed sites in elderly patients as an asymmetric, slow-growing, irregularly pigmented macule with an irregular indented border. With changes in sun exposure behaviour LM is becoming more prevalent in middle-aged and younger adults.1 The risk of melanoma developing in LM increases with duration of the ...
E.E. Craythorne, C.M. Lawrence
openaire +3 more sources
A scoping review of the analytical literature concerning nonambulatory dairy cattle
: Nonambulatory dairy cattle pose a complex problem due to the challenges associated with prevention, appropriate treatment and management, and arriving at an accurate prognosis.
W.J. McFarlane +5 more
doaj +1 more source

