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Spread of Aedes japonicus japonicus (Theobald, 1901) in Austria, 2011–2015, and first records of the subspecies for Hungary, 2012, and the principality of Liechtenstein, 2015
(2016-06-24)Background: The Asian bush mosquito, Aedes (Hulecoeteomyia) japonicus japonicus (Theobald, 1901) (Diptera: Culicidae), was first identified in Austria in August 2011 in the federal state of Styria at the border to ... -
Stakeholders’ Perspectives on Strategies for the Recruitment and Retention of Primary Health Care Employees in Qatar: A Qualitative Approach
(2017-07-14)This study explores the recruitment and retention conditions influencing primary health care (PHC) human resources for health (HRH) in Qatar and suggests strategies for their improvement. A qualitative design employing ... -
Standards in semen examination: publishing reproducible and reliable data based on high-quality methodology
(2022)Abstract: Biomedical science is rapidly developing in terms of more transparency, openness and reproducibility of scientific publications. This is even more important for all studies that are based on results from basic ... -
Statins and Male Fertility: Is There a Cause for Concern?
(2022)Abstract: The well-known 3-hydroxyl 3-methyl glutaryl-Coenzyme A reductase inhibitors, called statins, have been the main medication used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and some cases of cardiovascular diseases. ... -
Statistical and functional convergence of common and rare genetic influences on autism at chromosome 16p
(2022-11)Abstract The canonical paradigm for converting genetic association to mechanism involves iteratively mapping individual associations to the proximal genes through which they act. In contrast, in the present study we ... -
Sternal and metacarpal masses as the initial presentation of tuberculosis in a child
(2021)Abstract: A 5-year-old previously healthy boy was referred to the Pediatric Infectious DiseaseClinic with a two-month history of progressive swelling on the upper chest and right 5th metacarpal bone. There was no reported ... -
Strategies for malaria vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic in African countries
(2022)Abstract: Since October 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) malaria vaccine for children in areas of moderate to high transmission of Plasmodium falciparum in Africa. The ... -
Strengthening the Interaction of the Virology Community with the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) by Linking Virus Names and Their Abbreviations to Virus Species
(2019)Abstract. The International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) is tasked with classifying viruses into taxa (phyla to species) and devising taxon names. Virus names and virus name abbreviations are currently not ... -
#Students_Against_COVID: Student Leadership During a Global Crisis
(2021)Abstract: To the Editor: The shift of medical education to virtual learning environments during the COVID-19 pandemic has been overwhelming for medical students, who rely heavily on contextual application of knowledge. ... -
Students’ Perception of Formative Assessment as an Instructional Tool in Competency-Based Medical Education: Proposal for a Proof-of-Concept Study
(2023)Background: In competency-based medical education (CBME), “Assessment for learning” or “Formative Assessment” (FA) plays a key role in augmenting student learning. FAs help students to measure their progress over time, ... -
Study protocol for a pilot randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of Frondanol in adults with inflammatory bowel disease
(2022-12)Introduction: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), consisting of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is a debilitating condition with a rising incidence globally over recent years. Frondanol, a widely available nutraceutical ... -
Study protocol: 'a large cohort study of postnatal events in a not-for-profit referral centre in Vellore, South India'
(2022-12)Abstract: Introduction: In a large developing country, with diverse population characteristics and differential access to healthcare, it is important to identify factors that influence postnatal health. This knowledge ... -
Subacute Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis following a Dental Procedure: Case Report and Review of the Literature
(2020)Objectives: Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis is a rare but serious condition. Despite increasingly effective treatment, the mortality and risk of long-term sequelae remains significant. The objective of this study is to describe ... -
A successful management of left-sided posterior congenital diaphragmatic hernia of the jejunum, ileum, colon and left kidney: a case report
(2022-10)Abstract: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare developmental anomaly in which abdominal contents herniate into the thoracic cavity due to underdevelopment of the diaphragm, possibly leading to pulmonary hypoplasia. ... -
Sun protection habits and behaviors of a group of outdoor workers and students from the agricultural and construction sectors in north-Italy
(2020)Background: Despite the relevant frequency of ultraviolet induced adverse health effects in workers, solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure is an occupational risk not adequately minimized in Italy. Objective: ... -
Super-enhancer associated core regulatory circuits mediate susceptibility to retinoic acid in neuroblastoma cells
(2022)Abstract: Neuroblastoma is a pediatric tumour that accounts for more than 15% of cancer-related deaths in children. High-risk tumours are often difficult to treat, and patients’ survival chances are less than 50%. Retinoic ... -
Survey and Evaluation of Hypertension Machine Learning Research
(2023)Background: Machine learning (ML) is pervasive in all fields of research, from automating tasks to complex decision-making. However, applications in different specialities are variable and generally limited. Like other ... -
Susceptibility and role as competent host of the red-legged partridge after infection with lineage 1 and 2 West Nile virus isolates of Mediterranean and Central European origin
(2018-06-16)Abstract: West Nile virus (WNV; genus Flavivirus; family Flaviviridae) is the aetiological agent of an emerging, mosquito-borne disease with great impact on human and animal health. Over the past 15 years, WNV has been ... -
Suspected Adenovirus Causing an Emerging HEPATITIS among Children below 10 Years: A Review
(2022)Abstract: In October 2021, a case of acute hepatic failure without any known cause was identified in the United States of America. Upon further investigation, other children aged 1–6 years were reported to have the same ... -
Sustained Low Incidence Rates of Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections in the Intensive Care Unit
(2021)Background: Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is an important cause of increased morbidity and mortality in ICUs. The occurrence of CLABSI in significantly higher in developing countries and contributes ...