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Venous Leg Ulcers: Advanced Therapies and New Technologies
The prevalence of venous leg ulcers (VLUs) differs between 1.5% and 3% in the general population. The challenge in treating VLUs is common recurrence. Moreover, VLUs can be resistant to healing, despite appropriate treatment.
Hubert Aleksandrowicz+2 more
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Abstract Metformin, the first line pharmacotherapy for type 2 diabetes has demonstrated favourable effects in prostate cancer (PCa) across a range of studies evaluating PCa patient outcomes amongst metformin users. However, a lack of rigorously conducted prospective studies has stalled clinical use in this setting.
Nan Fang Wang+3 more
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The Web of Human Sexual Contacts [PDF]
Many ``real-world'' networks are clearly defined while most ``social'' networks are to some extent subjective. Indeed, the accuracy of empirically-determined social networks is a question of some concern because individuals may have distinct perceptions of what constitutes a social link. One unambiguous type of connection is sexual contact.
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Abscess after cardiac pacemaker implantation: A case report
This is a report of one of the most serious complications of the cardiac pacemaker implantation ‐ infection of the implanted system. We present the case, which was misdiagnosed at the beginning and after cardiological consultation it was decided to ...
Joanna Rybak‐d'obyrn+4 more
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Worldwide, 500 million people a year acquire a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Adolescents, accounting for 25% of the sexually active population, are the most affected. To analyze sexual behavior among Italian adolescents and their knowledge of STDs,
F. Drago+10 more
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Abstract Background Amelia and phocomelia represent severe limb reduction defects. Specific epidemiologic data on these defects are scarce. We conducted a descriptive analysis of prevalence data in Finland during 1993–2008 to clarify the epidemiology nationwide in a population‐based register study.
Niklas Pakkasjärvi+3 more
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Trigeminal trophic syndrome associated with neuralgia after ischemic stroke—a case report
Trigeminal trophic syndrome (TTS) is a rare condition resulting from self‐manipulation of the skin after an injury to the trigeminal nerve. We describe the case of a 70‐year‐old woman who was hospitalized because of erythema, ulceration, and crusts on ...
Joanna Rybak‐d′Obyrn+4 more
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The aim of this multicentre project (seven hospitals across the Spanish National Health Service) was to study the phenotypic and genotypic susceptibility of C.
Laura Villa+9 more
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Background Syphilis has recently resurfaced as a significant public health problem. Since the 2000s, isolated syphilis outbreaks have increasingly occurred in North America, Europe, and Australia; in Brazil, there have been progressive increases in both ...
Eliana M. Wendland+5 more
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinic Visits
During COVID-19 pandemic, access to services at a major sexually transmitted infections clinic significantly decreased. It is critical to implement novel approaches to maintain sexually transmitted infection services during COVID-19. Abstract Coronavirus
J. Tao+9 more
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