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Venous Leg Ulcers: Advanced Therapies and New Technologies

open access: yesBiomedicines, 2021
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
doaj   +1 more source

Systematic review of antitumour efficacy and mechanism of metformin activity in prostate cancer models

open access: yesBJUI Compass, Volume 4, Issue 1, Page 44-58, January 2023., 2023
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
wiley   +1 more source

The Web of Human Sexual Contacts [PDF]

open access: yesNature 411, 907-908 (2001), 2001
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.
arxiv   +1 more source

Abscess after cardiac pacemaker implantation: A case report

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, 2023
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
doaj   +1 more source

A Survey of Current Knowledge on Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Sexual Behaviour in Italian Adolescents

open access: yesInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2016
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
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Amelia and phocomelia in Finland: Characteristics and prevalences in a nationwide population‐based study

open access: yesBirth Defects Research, Volume 114, Issue 20, Page 1427-1433, December 1, 2022., 2022
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
wiley   +1 more source

Trigeminal trophic syndrome associated with neuralgia after ischemic stroke—a case report

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, 2023
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
doaj   +1 more source

Phenotypic and Genotypic Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing of Chlamydia trachomatis Isolates from Patients with Persistent or Clinical Treatment Failure in Spain

open access: yesAntibiotics, 2023
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
doaj   +1 more source

Health Information and Monitoring of Sexually Transmitted Infections (SIM study): a single-center, parallel, three-arm randomized controlled trial protocol for enhancing adherence to syphilis treatment and follow-up

open access: yesTrials, 2022
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
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinic Visits

open access: yesSexually Transmitted Diseases, 2020
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
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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