Modelling the elimination of river blindness using long-term epidemiological and programmatic data from Mali and Senegal [PDF]
The onchocerciasis transmission models EPIONCHO and ONCHOSIM have been independently developed and used to explore the feasibility of eliminating onchocerciasis from Africa with mass (annual or biannual) distribution of ivermectin within the timeframes ...
Basáñez, M-G +7 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Although sigmoid volvulus is a potentially life‐threatening condition in elderly patients, its prognostic factors are not well‐known. This study aimed to evaluate clinical outcomes and identify prognostic factors in patients with sigmoid volvulus.
Seoyoon Choi +8 more
wiley +1 more source
Volvulus of the Gallbladder: A Case Report and Review of Literatures
Objective: To report a case of volvulus of the gallbladder, the result of the treatment and a review of the literatures. Methods: Report a case of volvulus of the gallbladder and review literatures.
Aree Sontisirikit
doaj
Genetic variation among lambs in peripheral IgE activity against the larval stages of Teladorsagia circumcincta [PDF]
IgA and IgE activity against Teladorsagia circumcincta was investigated in a flock of Texel lambs following natural, mixed nematode infection among lambs.
Bishop, S.C. +6 more
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Abstract Objective To compare the utility of a mechanical laparoscopic articulating needle driver (ALI) to standard laparoscopic instrumentation (SLI) during the creation of a total laparoscopic gastropexy (TLG) in dogs. Study design Prospective clinical trial. Animals A total of 17 client owned dogs.
Erin A. Gibson +4 more
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Pharmacokinetics, safety, and efficacy of a single co-administered dose of diethylcarbamazine, albendazole and ivermectin in adults with and without Wuchereria bancrofti infection in Cote d\u27Ivoire [PDF]
BackgroundA single co-administered dose of ivermectin (IVM) plus diethylcarbamazine (DEC) plus albendazole (ALB), or triple-drug therapy, was recently found to be more effective for clearing microfilariae (Mf) than standard DEC plus ALB currently used ...
Bjerum, Catherine M +9 more
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Expanding the Prenatal Phenotypic Spectrum of TRPV6 Variants With Ocular Anomalies
Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
Edouard Leyne +7 more
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Epidemiology and Recurrence of Sigmoid Volvulus: Analysis of Health Insurance Claims Data in Japan
• An annual incidence rate of sigmoid volvulus (SV) was 0.0159% (15.9/100,000). • SV incidence was significantly associated with men, constipation, and high grades of disability in the multivariable analysis. • After endoscopic reduction, the cumulative recurrence rate within 2 years was 35.6%. ABSTRACT Objectives Sigmoid volvulus (SV) is rare in Japan,
Masaaki Yamada +4 more
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Human infection with Gongylonema pulchrum [PDF]
A 43 year old woman developed a painful tumor at the left buccal mucosa. Following local anti-inflammatory treatment a 35 mm long, living female adult worm of Gongylonema pulchrum was extracted from the affected side.
Jelinek, Thomas, Löscher, Thomas
core
ABSTRACT Objectives Patients requiring long‐term enteral nutrition or continuous infusion of carbidopa/levodopa can benefit from jejunostomy tube placement. Recently, directly placed percutaneous transgastric jejunal tubes (TGJs) have been used instead of gastrostomy tubes with jejunal extensions (PEG‐Js) for enteral access.
Laura D. Kek +7 more
wiley +1 more source

