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WHO/ILO work-related burden of disease and injury: Protocol for systematic reviews of occupational exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation and of the effect of occupational exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation on melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer
(2019-02-18)
Background:
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) are developing a joint methodology for estimating the national and global work-related burden of disease and injury (WHO/ILO ...
Beliefs, practices and knowledge of community pharmacists regarding complementary and alternative medicine: National cross-sectional study in Lebanon
(2019)
Introduction:
Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to provide patients with evidence-based information in order to ensure effective and safe use of Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) products.
Objective:
Assess ...
‘Walk with Us…’ Student Peer-Mentoring in Interdisciplinary Cancer Education
(2019)
Abstract:
‘Walk with us...’reflects on a series of innovative educational journeys that have offered value addition in cancer education of health professions students. It provides an insight into interdisciplinary peer ...
West Nile and Usutu virus infections and challenges to blood safety in the European Union
(2019-06-06)
Abstract:
West Nile virus (WNV) and Usutu virus (USUV) circulate in several European Union (EU) countries. The risk of transfusion- transmitted West Nile virus (TT-WNV) has been recognized, and preventive blood safety ...
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Methicillin‑Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonization among Clinical Medical Students
(2019)
Background:
This study was carried out to assess the prevalence and determinants of methicillin‑resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization among clinical clerkship medical students in Saudi Arabia.
Methods:
A ...
Pain Reduction with VR in Indigenous vs Urban Patients in Ambulatory Surgery
(2019)
Abstract:
The current report presents comparisons of pain reduction and heart rate response using supplemental virtual reality (VR) pain distraction between 22 indigenous and 22 urban patients during ambulatory ...
Prevalence of, and factors associated with health supplement use in Dubai, United Arab Emirates: a population-based crosssectional study
(2019)
Background:
Health supplement (HS) products that are available in the Emirate of Dubai (United Arab Emirates; UAE) contain chemicals that may adversely affect human health. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence ...
Peptidomic analysis of the host-defense peptides in skin secretions of Rana graeca provides insight into phylogenetic relationships among Eurasian Rana species
(2019-10)
Abstract:
Peptidomic analysis of norepinephrine-stimulated skin secretions from the Greek stream frog Rana graeca Boulenger, 1891 led to the identification and structural characterization of a range of host-defense peptides. ...
Should Multilevel Posterior Cervical Fusions Involving C7 Cross the Cervicothoracic Junction? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(2019)
Background:
Current literature remains inconclusive as to whether multilevel posterior cervical fusions (PCFs) involving the C7 vertebra should cross the cervicothoracic junction (CTJ). The objective of this systematic ...
Relationship between left atrial strain, diastolic dysfunction and subclinical atrial fibrillation in patients with cryptogenic stroke: the SURPRISE echo substudy
(2019)
Abstract:
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) may be the cause of a substantial part of cryptogenic strokes (CS). Echocardiography could assist risk stratification for PAF to select patients in need of prolonged rhythm ...