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Primary care screening for peripheral arterial disease: a cross-sectional observational study
(Royal College of General Practitioners, 2017-02)Background: Early identification of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and subsequent instigation of risk modification strategies could minimise disease progression and reduce overall risk of cardiovascular (CV) mortality. ... -
The efficiency of gait plate insole for children with in-toeing gait due to femoral antetorsion
(SAGE, 2016-02-23)Background: One of the most common gait disorders in children is in-toeing. Few studies have examined the efficacy gait plate insole in in-toeing. we used more precise apparatus than previous studies. Objectives: The ... -
The role of Ureaplasma spp. in the development of non-gonococcal urethritis and infertility among men
(American Society for Microbiology, 2019)Ureaplasma spp. are a genus of bacteria for which two human associated species exist; Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum. Their definition as a pathogen in the context of non-gonococcal urethritis and infertility ... -
Categorisation of Tinnitus Severity for the Mandarin Tinnitus Questionnaire
(Frontiers Media, 2019)Background: The Tinnitus Questionnaire is commonly used to evaluate the psychological impact of tinnitus and has been translated into Mandarin. The original English version of the Tinnitus Questionnaire was translated into ... -
Different medications for the treatment of Ménière’s disease by intratympanic injection: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
(Wiley, 2019)Background: It is generally accepted that intratympanic injection provides an effective approach to manage severe vertigo in Ménière’s disease. Although there are several medications available, that which is the most ... -
Altered Resting-State EEG Microstate in Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Patients with Tinnitus
(Mci Medquest Communications Inc, 2019)In order to clarify the central reorganization in acute period of hearing loss, this study explored the aberrant dynamics of electroencephalogram (EEG) microstates and the correlations with the features of idiopathic sudden ... -
The Pseudomonas aeruginosa PSL Polysaccharide Is a Social but Noncheatable Trait in Biofilms
(American Society for Microbiology, 2017-06-20)Extracellular polysaccharides are compounds secreted by microorganisms into the surrounding environment, and they are important for surface attachment and maintaining structural integrity within biofilms. The social nature ... -
Social Representation of "Loud Music" in Young Adults: A Cross-Cultural Study
(American Academy of Audiology, 2017-06-01)Background: Exposure to recreational noise, particularly music exposure, is considered one of the biggest public health hazards of our time. Some important influencing factors such as socioeconomic status, educational ... -
Baseline anemia in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention after an acute coronary syndrome—A paradox of high bleeding risk, high ischemic risk, and complex coronary disease
(Wiley, 2017-07-13)Objectives: To define more clearly the associations between baseline anemia, bleeding/ischemia risk, coronary disease severity, and outcomes by revascularization completeness. Background: Anemia is associated with ... -
Integrated approach to malaria prevention at household level in rural communities in Wakiso district, Uganda: impact evaluation of a pilot project
(African Journals Online, 2018-12)Background: The integrated approach to malaria prevention, which advocates for the use of several malaria prevention methods at households, is being explored to complement other existing strategies. We implemented a pilot ... -
Modulation of Tryptophan and Serotonin Metabolism as a Biochemical Basis of the Behavioral Effects of Use and Withdrawal of Androgenic-Anabolic Steroids and Other Image- and Performance-Enhancing Agents
(SAGE, 2018-02-19)Modulation of tryptophan (Trp) metabolism may underpin the behavioral effects of androgenic-anabolic steroids (AAS) and associated image and performance enhancers. Euphoria, arousal, and decreased anxiety observed with ... -
Angiotensin converting enzyme‐inhibitory activity and antimicrobial effect of fermented camel milk (Camelus dromedarius)
(Wiley, 2017-03-06)This study aimed to determine the angiotensin converting enzyme‐inhibitory activity and antimicrobial effect of fermented camel milk. Samples were prepared either using Lactobacillus acidophilus and Streptococcus thermophilus ... -
Protection of the Ovine Fetal Gut against Ureaplasma-Induced Chorioamnionitis: A Potential Role for Plant Sterols
(MDPI, 2019-04-27)Chorioamnionitis, clinically most frequently associated with Ureaplasma, is linked to intestinal inflammation and subsequent gut injury. No treatment is available to prevent chorioamnionitis-driven adverse intestinal ... -
The effect of sepsis and septic shock on the viscoelastic properties of clot quality and mass using rotational thromboelastometry: a prospective observational study
(Elsevier, 2017-10-02)Purpose: The study purpose was to define changes in coagulation across the sepsis spectrum using rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM).Methods: Sepsis patients were recruited on admission to the Emergency Department and ... -
Biodurability of Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) breast implants: A prospective analysis of 1028 prostheses in 514 patients
(Elsevier, 2018-02-15)Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) was a company that manufactured substandard breast implants using cheaper non-medical grade silicon. Around 40,000 women in the UK are thought to have PIP implants inserted(1). The advice for ... -
Non-antibiotic antimicrobial interventions and antimicrobial stewardship in wound care
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2018-06-02)Control of wound infection today relies largely on antibiotics, but the continual emergence of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms threatens a return to the pre-antibiotic era when physicians used antiseptics to prevent ... -
Older patients' experiences and perceptions of having their wounds treated with medical-grade honey
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2018-08-08)Ancient remedies in wound care have been used for millennia and are now being rediscovered; in particular, the use of honey. The purpose of this study was to capture and explore the meanings that participants assign to ... -
Hypothesis kynurenic and quinolinic acids: The main players of the kynurenine pathway and opponents in inflammatory disease
(Elsevier, 2018-06-21)I hypothesize that the intermediates of the kynurenine (Kyn) pathway (KP) of tryptophan (Trp) degradation kynurenic acid (KA) and quinolinic acid (QA) play opposite roles in inflammatory diseases, with KA being antiinflammatory ... -
Noise Exposure as a Risk Factor for Acoustic Neuroma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(Taylor and Francis, 2019-04-23)Objective: To investigate whether acoustic neuroma is associated with noise. Design: PubMed, Cochrane, Embase and CINAHL databases were searched. A meta-analysis was performed to calculate odds ratio (OR) and 95% ... -
Living with Pernicious Anaemia: exploring the link between anticipated stigma and wellbeing
(Elsevier, 2018-08-09)No abstract available.
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