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Cost-effectiveness of antivenoms for snakebite envenoming in 16 countries in West Africa [PDF]
Background Snakebite poisoning is a significant medical problem in agricultural societies in Sub Saharan Africa. Antivenom (AV) is the standard treatment, and we assessed the cost-effectiveness of making it available in 16 countries in West Africa ...
Chippaux, Jean-Philippe+7 more
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ABSTRACT Quality standards for upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy are required to identify key quality indicators that are relevant to Australasian endoscopic practice and local patient populations. Such standards will promote equitable access to high‐quality UGI endoscopy for appropriate indications across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Linda S. Yang+11 more
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An Unexpected Case of Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) Bite in Switzerland
Mambas (genus Dendroaspis) are among the most feared venomous African snakes. Without medical treatment, mamba bites are frequently fatal. First-aid treatment includes lymphatic retardation with the pressure immobilization technique.
Verena Quarch+2 more
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Case Review: Rattlesnake bite with compartment syndrome and fasciotomy [PDF]
Introduction: In the United States, approximately 9,000 people suffer from snake bites per year with an estimated five deaths reported annually.1 Majority of venomous snake bites are from one of two broad classes, Crotalinae (pit vipers) or Elapidae ...
Bastiaans, Tracey, Hosein, Darya
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The tooth patterning logic, which cannot be inferred from surface morphology, is revealed by visualizing buried tooth remnants in 3D. The primary teeth are added labially, initially organized in radial rows, which transition into linear rows where the coronoid becomes slender.
Donglei Chen
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BackgroundSnake bites cause considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide, yet evidence from low- and middle-income countries remains fragmented. This is particularly the case in Eastern Mediterranean Region where available data on snake bites is ...
Ali Alshalah+2 more
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This study investigates the morphology, abundance, and distribution of taste papillae in the oropharyngeal cavity of a range of elasmobranchs using SEM, histology, and topographic analyses. The interspecific importance of gustation is reflected in quantitative differences in the size, density, and distribution of taste papillae, which have implications
Carla J. L. Atkinson, Shaun P. Collin
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Accidente ofídico causado por Bothrops Asper
Introduction: The snake bite of the genus Bothrops is an important cause of ophidic accident in Colombia, with high morbidity and mortality. Clinical case: A case of bite by the snake Bothrops Asper, which was classified as mild grade of poisoning at ...
Galofre-Ruiz Mario David
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