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Synthesis of graphene oxide-quaternary ammonium nanocomposite with synergisti...
Abstract Background Bacterial infection is one of the most common complications in burn, trauma, and chronic refractory wounds and is an impediment to healing. The frequent... -
Establishing the acceptability of a brief patient reported outcome measure an...
Abstract Background To examine the acceptability of a Patient Reported Outcome Measure (PROM) that assesses perceptions and experiences of implants for breast reconstruction or... -
Introduction of digital speech recognition in a specialised outpatient depart...
Abstract Background Speech recognition software might increase productivity in clinical documentation. However, low user satisfaction with speech recognition software has been... -
A cholera outbreak in a rural north central Nigerian community: an unmatched ...
Abstract Background Cholera remains a disease of public health importance in Nigeria associated with high morbidity and mortality. In November 2014, the Nigeria Field... -
The burden of clostridium difficile infection: estimates of the incidence of ...
Abstract Background Many administrative data sources are available to study the epidemiology of infectious diseases, including Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), but few... -
Fat mass and fat distribution are associated with low back pain intensity and...
Abstract Background Determining the association between body composition and low back pain (LBP) will improve our understanding of the mechanisms by which obesity affects LBP,... -
Applicability of RNA standards for evaluating RT-qPCR assays and platforms
Abstract The availability of diverse RT-qPCR assay formats and technologies hinder comparability of data between platforms. Reference standards to facilitate platform evaluation... -
A systematic review of the use of the Consolidated Framework for Implementati...
Abstract Background In 2009, Damschroder et al. developed the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), which provides a comprehensive listing of constructs... -
Imaging in disappearing colorectal liver metastases and their accuracy: a sys...
Abstract Background Approximately 30% of patients with colorectal cancer develop colorectal liver metastases (CRLM). CRLM that become undetectable by imaging after chemotherapy... -
Systematic review of time trends in the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori inf...
Abstract It has been suggested that the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection has stabilized in the USA and is decreasing in China. We conducted a systematic literature... -
High-intensity versus low-intensity noninvasive positive pressure ventilation...
Abstract Background Despite the positive outcomes of the use of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive... -
Estimating the nationwide transmission risk of measles in US schools and impa...
Abstract Background The spread of airborne infectious diseases such as measles is a critical public health concern. The U.S. was certified measles-free in 2000, but the number... -
The value of one versus three sputum smear examinations for diagnosis of pulm...
Abstract Objective The aim of the study is to compare the value of a single with three sputum smear examinations in the detection of smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis.... -
Incidental detection of two adult gravid filarial worms in breast: a case report
Abstract Background Microfilaria is a major public health problem in tropical and subtropical countries and is an endemic problem in India. Wuchereria bancrofti is the commonest... -
Temporal trends of dialysis requiring acute kidney injury after orthotopic ca...
Abstract Background The epidemiology and outcomes of acute kidney injury (AKI) in prevalent non-renal solid organ transplant recipients is unknown. Methods We assessed the... -
Comparisons of microbiological characteristics and antibiotic resistance of K...
Abstract Background The comparisons of molecular characterization and antibiotic resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP) isolates from humans and other animal hosts are not... -
Influence of volatile anesthesia versus total intravenous anesthesia on chron...
Abstract Background Many patients develop chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) after cardiac surgery, which interferes with their sleep, mood, and quality of life. Studies have... -
Development of a benchmark tool for cancer centers; results from a pilot exer...
Abstract Background Differences in cancer survival exist between countries in Europe. Benchmarking of good practices can assist cancer centers to improve their services aiming... -
Acanthamoeba containing endosymbiotic chlamydia isolated from hospital enviro...
Abstract Background Environmental chlamydiae belonging to the Parachlamydiaceae are obligate intracellular bacteria that infect Acanthamoeba, a free-living amoeba, and are a... -
Organizational contextual features that influence the implementation of evide...
Abstract Background Organizational contextual features have been recognized as important determinants for implementing evidence-based practices across healthcare settings for...
