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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... -
Development and validation of a risk factor-based system to predict short-ter...
Abstract Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a public health emergency of global concern. We aimed to explore the risk factors of 14-day and 28-day... -
Epidermal grafting versus split-thickness skin grafting for wound healing (EP...
Abstract Background Split-thickness skin grafting (SSG) is an important modality for wound closure. However, the donor site becomes a second, often painful wound, which may take... -
Feasibility and acceptance of exercise recommendations (10,000 steps a day) w...
Abstract Background Benefits of exercise to prevent non-communicable diseases are well-documented. Limited data exists to promote physical activity in healthy but sedentary... -
Association between antimicrobial usage, biosecurity measures as well as farm...
Abstract Background Antimicrobial usage in food producing animals is of major concern. A clear link between the extent of use and the development of antimicrobial resistance has... -
Ethnopharmacological survey of medicinal plants used by patients with psorias...
Abstract Background Psoriasis is a frequent skin inflammatory disorder that inflicts millions of patients around the globe. To meet their healthcare needs, patients with... -
TSS seq based core promoter architecture in blood feeding Tsetse fly (Glossin...
Abstract Background Transcription initiation regulation is mediated by sequence-specific interactions between DNA-binding proteins (transcription factors) and cis-elements,... -
A multimodal intervention to improve hand hygiene compliance in peripheral wa...
Abstract Background Interventions to improve hand hygiene (HH) compliance are a key element in the practice infection prevention and control. It was our objective to assess the... -
Concurrent regulation of LKB1 and CaMKK2 in the activation of AMPK in castrat...
Abstract Background Zyflamend, a blend of herbal extracts, effectively inhibits tumor growth using preclinical models of castrate-resistant prostate cancer mediated in part by... -
Protocol for the systematic review of the prevention, treatment and public he...
Abstract Background Impetigo, scabies, and fungal skin infections disproportionately affect populations in resource-limited settings. Evidence for standard treatment of skin... -
Determinants of having no general practitioner in Germany and the influence o...
Abstract Background It is aspired in the German healthcare system that general practitioners (GPs) act as initial contact for patients and guide through at all steps of medical... -
Iguratimod as an alternative induction therapy for refractory lupus nephritis...
Abstract Objectives Iguratimod, a novel immunomodulatory agent for rheumatoid arthritis, has been shown to be effective against murine lupus. The aim of this study was to make a... -
The R2R3 MYB transcription factor MdMYB30 modulates plant resistance against ...
Abstract Background The MYB transcription factor family is one of the largest transcriptional factor families in plants and plays a multifaceted role in plant growth and... -
Acute kidney injury in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection
Abstract Background Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a frequent complication of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection. Multiple mechanisms are involved in COVID-19-associated AKI, from direct... -
Interventions to develop collectivistic leadership in healthcare settings: a ...
Abstract Background Collective or shared leadership approaches have been associated with team performance outcomes in several sectors. Based on this evidence, there have been... -
Dysphagia and medicine regimes in patients following lung transplant surgery:...
Dysphagia is reported following lung transplantation. Characteristics and trajectory for dysphagia are poorly understood. This retrospective study explored dysphagia and... -
Limited evidence for diagnosing bacterial skin infections in older adults in ...
Abstract Background Older adults with bacterial skin infections may present with atypical symptoms, making diagnosis difficult. There is limited authoritative guidance on how... -
Identifying the effect of patient sharing on between-hospital genetic differe...
Abstract Background Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the most common healthcare-associated pathogens. To examine the role of inter-hospital patient... -
Polygenic risk for coronary heart disease acts through atherosclerosis in typ...
Abstract Background Type 2 diabetes increases the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), yet the mechanisms involved remain poorly described. Polygenic risk scores (PRS) provide... -
β-blockers and risk of all-cause mortality in patients with chronic heart fai...
Abstract Background Effects of β-blockers on outcomes in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and atrial fibrillation (AF) is still in controversy. Methods Searching was...
