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Utilization of wheat spike culture to assess Fusarium head blight disease pro...
Fusarium head blight (FHB) caused by Fusarium graminearum Schwabe is a major disease of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). FHB preferentially infects immature spikes and mycotoxins... -
Determinants of influenza vaccination uptake in pregnancy: a large single-Cen...
Abstract Background Although vaccination of pregnant women against influenza is recommended, the vaccination rate remains low. We conducted a study to identify determinants of... -
Real-time PCR diagnosis of Schistosoma japonicum in low transmission areas of...
Abstract Background Schistosomiasis in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) can be traced back to antiquity. In the past 60 years, the Chinese government has made great efforts... -
The prone position in healthy pregnant women and in women with preeclampsia –...
Abstract Background The prone position is rarely used in medical settings in pregnancy. There is no published information about the prone position in women with preeclampsia.... -
Weekend warrior physical activity pattern and common mental disorder: a popul...
Abstract Background The dose-response association between physical activity (PA) and mental health is poorly described. We explored cross-sectional associations between physical... -
Arginase impairs hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction in murine endotoxemia
Abstract Background Hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction (HPV) optimizes the match between ventilation and perfusion in the lung by reducing blood flow to poorly ventilated... -
The likelihood of total knee arthroplasty following arthroscopic surgery for ...
Abstract Background Arthroscopic surgery is a common treatment for knee osteoarthritis (OA), particularly for symptomatic meniscal tear. Many patients with knee OA who have... -
Avatar-based versus conventional vital sign display in a central monitor for ...
Abstract Background Maintaining adequate situation awareness is crucial for patient safety. Previous studies found that the use of avatar-based monitoring (Visual Patient... -
High level of venous thromboembolism in critically ill trauma patients despit...
Abstract Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is one of the most common preventable causes of in-hospital death in trauma patients surviving their injuries. We assessed the... -
A prospective longitudinal study of tuberculosis among household contacts of ...
Abstract Background Household contacts (HHCs) of TB cases are at increased risk for TB disease compared to the general population but the risk may be modified by individual or... -
Prescription of potentially inappropriate medication in Korean older adults b...
Abstract Background A high number of elderly people with multiple comorbidities are exposed to the risk of polypharmacy and prescription of potentially inappropriate medication... -
Coronary calcification as a predictor of cardiovascular mortality in advanced...
Abstract Background Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) exhibit higher prevalence of coronary artery calcification (CaC) than general population. CaC has been... -
The burden of common variable immunodeficiency disorders: a retrospective ana...
Abstract Background Common variable immunodeficiency disorders (CVID) are a group of rare innate disorders characterized by specific antibody deficiency and increased rates of... -
Real world long-term impact of intensive treatment on disease activity, disab...
Abstract Background The emphasis on treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) intensively reduces disease activity but its impact in routine care is uncertain. We evaluated temporal... -
Does potentially inappropriate prescribing predict an increased risk of admis...
Abstract Background Potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) is associated with negative health outcomes, including hospitalisation and mortality. Life and Living in Advanced... -
Timing of antiretroviral therapy for HIV-infected patients with moderate to s...
Abstract Background Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a common acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related opportunistic infection. Recent reports estimate that more than... -
Determinants and adverse perinatal outcomes of low birth weight newborns deli...
Abstract Objective Globally an estimated 15% to 20% of all births are low birth weight, representing more than 20 million births a year. Low birth weights are at a greater risk... -
Clinically relevant factors associated with quantitative optical coherence to...
Abstract Background To test clinically relevant factors associated with quantitative artifact-free deep capillary plexus (DCP) metrics in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM).... -
Lifetime and past-year prevalence of children’s exposure to violence in 9 Bal...
Abstract Background Children’s exposure to violence is a major public health issue. The Balkan epidemiological study on Child Abuse and Neglect project aimed to collect... -
Depressive and anxiety symptoms and associated factors among postnatal women ...
Abstract Background Postnatal depression (PND) and anxiety (PNA) among women are prevalent and impairing health problems, with adverse outcomes for mothers and their infants....
