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This study is part of a program to control and prevent dengue in a slum bordering on the grounds of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The results obtained from a questionnaire and entomological survey called attention to problems pertaining to the information transmitted by public health campaigns…

A comparative study of Cefminox, a new cefamicin, and Cefotaxime was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the former in the treatment of complicated urinary infection, and to correlate in both cases the bacteriological response with isolates MICs. To this end a phase III, randomized, blind and controlled cl…

This study's purpose was to monitor changes in hospital utilization and discharge patterns for a large national sample of Medicare psychiatric patients treated in short-term general hospitals from 1980 through 1987. We compare data on the Medicare sample with trends for psychiatric patients with Blue Cross or private h…

The study's purpose was to utilize ELISA in determining rubella susceptibility in teenagers who are seronegative by HI. Ten previously vaccinated, seronegative adolescent females were revaccinated with RA 27/3 and their IgG and IgM responses measured by ELISA. Before revaccination, all 10 were seronegative for rubella…

OBJECTIVES: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was a more severe illness than seasonal influenza in hospitalised cohorts during the early phase of the pandemic. This study's aim was to determine if COVID-19 severity, relative to seasonal influenza, evolved across subsequent disease waves. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective…

BACKGROUND: Persistent bleeding and inflammation during and after surgery are frequent problems in hip and knee surgeries that lead to high blood transfusion needs and slow recovery. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a popular agent used to control bleeding, but its efficacy may be improved when combined with Carbazochrome sodi…

BACKGROUND: Screening methods are crucial in enabling prevention and early intervention for individuals with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in the general population. Several screening instruments for TMDs have been published, making it challenging to choose the best-suited one for identifying patients with TMDs in…

BACKGROUND: There is an established association between cognitive ability and risk of depression, though the direction of this association is unclear. Measuring cognitive ability in childhood, prior to the diagnosis of depression, could help to understand whether childhood cognitive ability is associated with a later d…

BACKGROUND: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are increasing around the world. An estimated over one million people are infected with STIs every day. The prevalence of STIs in Indonesia is largely unknown today. The related factors of self-reported STIs are still unclear and need further assessment. This research…

BACKGROUND: The public health strategy in Kalaallit Nunaat, known as Inuuneritta, guides national health priorities and is monitored in part by the Population Health Surveys in Kalaallit Nunaat. These surveys, initiated in 1993, provide crucial data supporting public health initiatives and scientific research. The pres…

PURPOSE: To assess the risk of tonsillar regrowth and post-operative complications associated with intracapsular tonsillectomy (IT) when performed by a single surgeon using a standardized technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The current study was conducted as a retrospective chart review of all IT performed by a single s…

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to determine the correlation between Endothelin-1 levels and mean arterial pressure (MAP) with preeclampsia so that their combination can be used as the predictor of PE in early pregnancy. METHOD: This study used a cross-sectional study with a case-control design carried out in February to J…

INTRODUCTION: Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) cessation, is suggestive of a rebound phenomenon laying the ground for ischemic stroke (IS) re-occurrence but nothing is known about its implication for IS severity (ISS). Thus, the aim of our study is to examine whether or not aspirin withdrawal is a risk factor for ISS. PATIE…

This study assessed the perceived safety culture among five petrochemical production companies in Japan. Current effects of the perceived safety culture on employee safety motivation and performance were also examined. A total of 883 workers from the five petrochemical companies, which were located in the Chugoku regio…

BACKGROUND: Health information technology, especially the electronic health record (EHR) systems, improves health care quality and patient safety. OBJECTIVES: This study's objectives are as follows: first, to explore the adoption of EHR systems among physicians in Saudi Arabia (with King Fahd Military Medical Complex…

BACKGROUND: Unplanned hospital readmissions are associated with increased patient mortality and health care costs, yet only a fraction are likely to be preventable. This study's objective was to identify preventable hospital readmissions of general internal medicine patients, and their common causes. METHODS: Patients…

UNLABELLED: <p>BACKGROUND: No study has examined the impact of vitiligo support group membership on vitiligo patient quality of life (QoL).</p> <p>OBJECTIVE: We sought to examine the QoL impact of vitiligo support groups by comparing QoL and associated patient characteristics between vitiligo patients who are and are n…

INTRODUCTION: Susceptibility to hypoxia is influenced by a multitude of factors, including fatigue, physical activity, illnesses, ambient temperature, rate of ascent, destination altitude, medications, and alcohol. Anecdotally, several reports have been made regarding changes in the form of hypoxia presentation in Iran…

INTRODUCTION: Acute Appendicitis is typically felt in the right lower abdomen. Despite existing diagnostic methods to differentiate between complicated and non-complicated cases, achieving accurate diagnoses remains challenging. This study highlights the need for a reliable diagnostic tool to improve patient outcomes a…

BACKGROUND: According to the existing theories and literature, body image worries, impulsive predisposition, and social maladaptation are identified as potential risk factors for the onset of eating disorder symptoms. AIMS: This study investigated the association of body image concerns and impulsiveness with symptoms…