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Estimating the cost-effectiveness of daclatasvir + sofosbuvir versus sofosbuv...
Abstract Background As treatments for chronic hepatitis C are moving away from interferon-containing regimens, the most appropriate allocation of resources to higher cost,... -
Implementation of tobacco cessation brief intervention in complementary and a...
Abstract Background This article presents findings from qualitative interviews conducted as part of a research study that trained Acupuncture, Massage, and Chiropractic... -
Incidence of community onset MRSA in Australia: least reported where it is Mo...
Abstract Background This is the first review of literature and synthesis of data on community onset methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CO-MRSA) infections in... -
French lyophilized plasma versus normal saline for post-traumatic coagulopath...
Abstract Background Post-trauma bleeding induces an acute deficiency in clotting factors, which promotes bleeding and hemorrhagic shock. However, early plasma administration may... -
Dexketoprofen/tramadol 25 mg/75 mg: randomised double-blind trial in moderate...
Abstract Background Dexketoprofen trometamol plus tramadol hydrochloride is a new oral combination of two analgesics, which have different mechanisms of action for the treatment... -
Sedentary behaviour in hospitalised older people: a scoping review protocol
Abstract Background Older adults spend up to 23 h daily sitting or lying while in hospital. Sedentary behaviour (SB) within a hospital setting is often associated with poor... -
Saliva exosomes-derived UBE2O mRNA promotes angiogenesis in cutaneous wounds ...
Abstract Background Enhancing angiogenesis is critical for accelerating wound healing. Application of different types of exosomes (Exos) to promote angiogenesis represents a... -
Prevalence of nasal colonization by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aure...
Abstract Objective The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of MRSA among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) being monitored in a tertiary outpatient hospital... -
A study of the relationship between human infection with avian influenza a (H...
Abstract Background Avian influenza A (H5N6) virus poses a great threat to the human health since it is capable to cross the species barrier and infect humans. Although human... -
Integration of HIV testing services into family planning services: a systemat...
Abstract Background Despite significant interest in integrating sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services into HIV services, less attention has been paid to linkages in the... -
Prevalence and in-hospital outcomes of diabetes among patients with acute cor...
Abstract Background Guidelines have classified patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and diabetes as a special population, with specific sections presented for the... -
Epidemiology of burns in pediatric patients of Beijing City
Abstract Background This study aimed to assess the epidemiological characteristics of pediatric burns in Beijing City. Methods This was a retrospective study of pediatric... -
Evaluation of virtual patient cases for teaching diagnostic and management sk...
Abstract Objective The virtual patient (VP) is a computer program that simulates real-life clinical scenarios and allows learners to make diagnostic and therapeutic decisions in... -
Prevalence and antibiotic resistance of bacteria isolated from the cerebrospi...
Abstract Background Postoperative central nervous system infections (PCNSIs) represent a serious complication, and the timely use of antibiotics guided by the identification of... -
Hospital utilization rates following antipsychotic dose reductions: implicati...
Abstract Background Data are limited on the benefits and risks of dose reduction in managing side effects associated with antipsychotic treatment. As an example, antipsychotic... -
Identifying diabetes cases from administrative data: a population-based valid...
Abstract Background Health care data allow for the study and surveillance of chronic diseases such as diabetes. The objective of this study was to identify and validate optimal... -
At what times during infection is SARS-CoV-2 detectable and no longer detecta...
Abstract Background Tests for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral ribonucleic acid (RNA) using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction... -
Cost-effectiveness of insulin degludec versus insulin glargine U100 in adults...
Abstract Background This analysis evaluates the cost-effectiveness of insulin degludec (degludec) versus biosimilar insulin glargine U100 (glargine U100) in patients with type 1... -
A virtual clinic for the management of diabetes-type 1: study protocol for a ...
Abstract Background Diabetes is a serious chronic disease. Medical treatment and good psychosocial support are needed to cope with acute and long-term effects of diabetes.... -
Epidemiology of hepatitis E virus infection in animals in Africa: a systemati...
Abstract Background Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is one of the major causes of acute hepatitis in humans worldwide with a case-fatality rate of 1–4% in the general population that...
