Search
Now showing items 31-40 of 59
Molecular Typing of ST239-MRSA-III From Diverse Geographic Locations and the Evolution of the SCCmec III Element During Its Intercontinental Spread
(2018-07-06)
Abstract:
ST239-MRSA-III is probably the oldest truly pandemic MRSA strain, circulating in many countries since the 1970s. It is still frequently isolated in some parts of the world although it has been replaced by other ...
Uranotaenia unguiculata Edwards, 1913 are attracted to sound, feed on amphibians, and are infected with multiple viruses
(2018-08-06)
Background:
Uranotaenia unguiculata Edwards, 1913 is a species of mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) native to central Europe. Recently a novel lineage of the West Nile virus (WNV-lineage 4c) was identified in pools of adult ...
Understanding CAM use in Lebanon: Findings from a national survey
(2018-07-25)
Abstract:
The main objective of this study was to identify predictors of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use in Lebanon.Data for this study were drawn from a national survey conducted among Lebanese adults ...
Self-Reported Prevalence of Endometriosis and its Symptoms in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
(2018-03)
Abstract:
The true prevalence and risk factors for endometriosis among women in UAE are unknown.
Objectives:
To estimate the prevalence of endometriosis among women in UAE aged 18 to 55 years, risk factors and related ...
A pushing chronic care forward in Abu Dhabi by identifying priorities and addressing barriers: A modified Delphi technique
(2018-06)
Objective:
This study aimed to elucidate the top five key priorities and barriers to chronic care in the health system of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Design:
A modified Delphi study was performed to reach ...
Integrated analysis of human-animal-vector surveillance: West Nile virus infections in Austria, 2015–2016
(2018-03-14)
Abstract:
The results of integrated human and veterinary surveillance for West Nile virus (WNV) infections in Austria during the transmission seasons 2015 and 2016 are shown. Altogether WNV nucleic acid was detected in ...
SMARCAD1 in Breast Cancer Progression
(2018-10-11)
Background/Aims:
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, and within this cancer type, triple-negative breast cancers have the worst prognosis. The identification of new genes associated with triple-negative ...
Is retinopathy due to stargardt’s disease or after malaria treatment with chloroquine?
(2018-11)
Abstract:
Central vision impairment associated with macular degeneration in young adults in the absence of other chronic conditions can be associated with an autosomal recessive condition known as Stargardt’s Disease (SD). ...
Global Matrix 3.0 Physical Activity Report Card Grades for Children and Youth: Results and Analysis From 49 Countries
(2018)
Background:
Accumulating sufficient moderate to vigorous physical activity is recognized as a key determinant of physical, physiological, developmental, mental, cognitive, and social health among children and youth (aged ...
Report Card Grades on the Physical Activity of Children and YouthComparing 30 Very High Human Development Index Countries
(2018)
Background:
To better understand the childhood physical inactivity crisis, Report Cards on physical activity of children and youth were prepared concurrently in 30 very high Human Development Index countries. The aim of ...