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Risk factors for buruli ulcer in ghana-a case control study in the suhum-kraboa-coaltar and akuapem South districts of the eastern region [PDF]

, 2014
Buruli ulcer (BU) is a skin disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. Its exact mode of transmission is not known. Previous studies have identified demographic, socio-economic, health and hygiene as well as environment related risk factors.
Lartey, Margaret, Ernest Kenu, Margaret Lartey, Vincent Ganu, Razum, Oliver, Binka, Fred N., Benedict Nii Laryea Calys-Tagoe, Linda Seefeld (664174), Fred N Binka, Käser, Michael, Kenu, Ernest, Oliver Razum (33192), Vincent Ganu (664175), Nyarko, Kofi Mensah, Kaeser, Michael, Edwin Afari, Richard Adanu (309259), Richard Adanu, Adanu, Richard, Michael Käser (82371), Kofi Mensah Nyarko (664173), Ganu, Vincent, Koram, Kwodwo, Margaret Lartey (664176), Kwodwo Koram, Linda Seefeld, Kwodwo Koram (664178), Benedict Nii Laryea Calys-Tagoe (664177), Michael Käser, Fred N. Binka (664179), Calys-Tagoe, Benedict Nii Laryea, Seefeld, Linda, Oliver Razum, Afari, Edwin, Kofi Mensah Nyarko, Ernest Kenu (664172), Edwin Afari (80067)   +36 more
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Buruli ulcer: Rare presentation of a chronic nonhealing ulcer in India

Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 2019
Buruli ulcer is a rare disabling skin infection caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. It is essential to consider Buruli ulcer as one of the possible differential diagnoses for a chronic nonhealing ulcer and treat the wounds with antitubercular therapy for ...
Ajith John George, Vimalin Samuel, Vasanth Mark Samuel, Pranay Gaikwad   +3 more
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Determinants of Body Mass Index in Early Systemic Sclerosis: Implications for Nutritional Risk Stratification

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Gastrointestinal (GI) involvement can lead to malnutrition in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Body mass index (BMI) remains the most widely used marker to screen nutritional status. We aimed to identify predictors of lower BMI in patients with SSc. Methods Patients with SSc from a prospective US cohort meeting 2013 American College of
Ali Y. Ayla, Meng Zhang, Bingrui Chen, Claudia Pedroza, Brian Skaug, Maureen Mayes, Michael Hughes, Shervin Assassi, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan   +8 more
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Temporal effects of mechanical loading on deformation-induced damage in skeletal muscle tissue [PDF]

, 2010
Mechanical loading of soft tissues covering bony prominences can cause skeletal muscle damage, ultimately resulting in a severe pressure ulcer termed deep tissue injury.
S. Loerakker, Bader, D.L., Rijpkema, JJM Koo, K. Nicolay, Baaijens, F. P. T., C. W. J. Oomens, Strijkers, GJ Gustav, Oomens, CWJ Cees, Loerakker, S., Oomens, C.W.J., Nicolaij, K Klaas, Strijkers, G. J., Baaijens, FPT Frank, Rijpkema, J. J. M., Stekelenburg, A., G. J. Strijkers, Strijkers, G.j., Oomens, C. W. J., Loerakker, S Sandra, Stekelenburg, A Anke, D. L. Bader, Baaijens, F.P.T., Rijpkema, J.J.M., Bader, D. L., J. J. M. Rijpkema, F. P. T. Baaijens, Bader, DL Dan, A. Stekelenburg, Nicolay, K.   +28 more
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From Adult to Adolescent: Alignment in Clinical Trials and Outcomes in Axial Spondyloarthritis

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is a group of chronic inflammatory diseases encompassing axial and peripheral forms, with up to 20% of patients developing symptoms before age 16. Despite this substantial pediatric burden, treatment options for juvenile‐onset SpA (JSpA), particularly those with axial disease (axJSpA), remain limited.
Pamela F. Weiss, Judith A. Smith, Robert A. Colbert, Erin Treemarcki, Michael H. Weisman, Walter P. Maksymowych, Hermine I. Brunner, for the CARRA, SPARTAN, and PRCSG Advisory Council   +9 more
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The impact of nurses’ values on the prevention of pressure ulcers: a Straussian grounded theory study [PDF]

, 2012
This is a Straussian grounded theory study about the impact of nurses’ values on pressure ulcer prevention. Semi-structured interviews were used to gather data from participants (n=16) who were recruited from the non-acute adult medical wards of 14 ...
Samuriwo, Raymond K.
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Confirmed Case of Buruli Ulcer, Senegal, 2018

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2019
Buruli ulcer is a necrotizing skin disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans and is usually associated with tropical climates and exposure to slow-moving or stagnant water.
Grace Anne Turner, Abdoulave Seck, Assane Dieng, Saër Diadie, Babacar Ndiaye, Tabitha D. van Imeerzeel, Moussa Diallo, Marie Kempf, Raymond Bercion, Cheikh Saad-Bouh Boye   +9 more
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Understanding the Burden of Orofacial Involvement and Patient Treatment Preferences in Systemic Sclerosis: Results From a Large International Survey

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Orofacial manifestations are significantly impactful in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) yet remain understudied, with no dedicated clinical guidelines to inform their management. Methods An international online survey comprised38 questions addressing orofacial manifestations of SSc, including patients’ confidence in their treating ...
Eleni Deligianni, Lee Shapiro, Deana Gibbs, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan, Michael Hughes   +4 more
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The Voice of people living with mycobacterium ulcerans (Buruli ulcer) disease: a grounded theory to understand the illness experience and support needs of people living with mycobacterium ulcerans disease in a rural district of central Ghana. [PDF]

Mycobacterium Ulcerans (also known as Buruli Ulcer) is a rare skin disease which is prevalent in rural communities in the developing world mostly in Africa.
Effah, Alex
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Bandagem protetora acolchoada na prevenção da úlcera por pressão em calcâneo em paciente adulto na unidade de terapia intensiva [PDF]

, 2014
Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Programa de Pós-graduação em Enfermagem, Florianópolis, 2013.A criação de técnicas de baixo custo, de fácil aplicabilidade e disponibilidade em saúde tem
Mattioli Neto, Hilário
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