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Important co-morbidity in patients with diabetes mellitus in three clinics in Western Kenya [PDF]
SETTING: Diabetes clinics in three hospitals in Western Kenya: Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital and two associated district hospitals. OBJECTIVE: To determine the proportion of diabetes patients with a history of tuberculosis ( TB), human ...
Carter, E J +10 more
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This systematic review and meta‐analysis suggests that multimodal and nutrition‐alone prehabilitation interventions may reduce postoperative complications and length of hospital stay. More high‐quality research is needed specifically on prehabilitation for older patients. Use multimodal prehabilitation to reduce morbidity Background Prehabilitation has
S. L. Daniels +7 more
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Several factors are associated with the severity of the respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus. Although viral factors are one of the most studied, in recent years the role of the microbiota and co-infections in severe and fatal outcomes has ...
Alejandra Hernández-Terán +15 more
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Smoking Patterns and Receipt of Cessation Services Among Pregnant Women in Argentina and Uruguay [PDF]
Introduction: The 5A’s (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, and Arrange) strategy, a best-practice approach for cessation counseling, has been widely implemented in high-income countries for pregnant women; however, no studies have evaluated implementation in ...
Alemán, Alicia +16 more
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Multicentre study of prepectoral breast reconstruction using acellular dermal matrix
A UK multicentre audit of direct‐to‐implant prepectoral breast reconstructions using acellular dermal matrix was conducted for all patients operated on from January 2015 to December 2017 across 18 centres. In a median follow‐up of 9·7 months, the major complication rate was 15·3 per cent and the 90‐day implant removal rate 4·9 per cent.
M. Chandarana +24 more
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El tabaquismo es una adicción que causa la muerte prematura de la mitad de sus consumidores. Con una prevalencia de hasta 21.7% y 60 000 muertes atribuibles en México en 2010, se puede entender por qué el tabaquismo es un serio problema de salud…
Raúl H. Sansores +7 more
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Nicotine Dependence as a Mediator of Project EX's Effects to Reduce Tobacco Use in Scholars. [PDF]
In Spain, 44% of 14-18-year-olds have smoked, and 12.5% have smoked cigarettes in the last 30 days. Nicotine is one of the most addictive substances, and can lead to serious addiction in adulthood with adverse consequences to one's health. School plays a
Espada, José P +4 more
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tment of tobacco dependence in a smoker who has had lung cancer in the past
The relationship between smoking and lung cancer is well established. The leading known cause of lung cancer is the consumption of tobacco, which is responsible for 90% of lung cancer cases.
Bárbara Piñeiro, Elisardo Becoña
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Background Uruguay has implemented strong tobacco control policies over the years which has resulted in decreased tobacco consumption. However, there is little information about flavored cigarettes and on electronic cigarettes (ECs). EC sales are banned
Diego Rodriguez Sendoya +4 more
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Smoking behaviour and second-hand smoke exposure inside vehicles in Uruguay
Background Protection from second-hand smoke (SHS) is one of the fundamental principles of the World Health Organization Framework Convention for Tobacco Control. Scarce data are available on SHS exposure in private areas, such as vehicles.
Laura Llambi +7 more
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