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The early childhood oral health program: a qualitative study of the perceptio...
Abstract Background Early childhood caries affects nearly half the population of Australian children aged 5Â years and has the potential to negatively impact their growth and... -
Ultrahigh speed 1050nm swept source / Fourier domain OCT retinal and anterior...
We demonstrate ultrahigh speed swept source/Fourier domain ophthalmic OCT imaging using a short cavity swept laser at 100,000 – 400,000 axial scan rates. Several design... -
Synthesizing existing evidence to design future trials: survey of methodologi...
Abstract Background â Conditional trial designâ is a framework for efficiently planning new clinical trials based on a network of relevant existing trials. The framework... -
Validation of genotype cluster investigations for Mycobacterium tuberculosis:...
Abstract Background Tracking the dissemination of specific Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) strains using genotyped Mtb isolates from tuberculosis patients is a routine public... -
Clinical performance of decellularized heart valves versus standard tissue co...
Abstract Background Valve replacement surgery is the definitive management strategy for patients with severe valvular disease. However, valvular conduits currently in clinical... -
Gender-based generalisations in school nurses’ appraisals of and intervention...
Abstract Background There has been an increase of reports describing mental health problems in adolescents, especially girls. School nurses play an important role in supporting... -
Recruiting to Clinical Trials on the Telephone – a randomized controlled trial
Abstract Background Informed consent is an essential element of clinical research. Obtaining consent, however, may be challenging. The use of the telephone for giving... -
Similarities and differences between stakeholders’ opinions on using Health T...
Abstract Background The European-study on Quantifying Utility of Investment in Protection from Tobacco (EQUIPT) project aimed to study transferability of economic evidence by... -
Individualised behaviour change strategies for physical activity in multiple ...
Abstract Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, degenerative disease of the central nervous system. Because of the long-term and unpredictable nature of the disease,... -
The burden of laboratory-confirmed pertussis in low- and middle-income countr...
Abstract Background An effective vaccine against Bordetella pertussis was introduced into the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) by WHO in 1974, leading to a substantial... -
Using computer, mobile and wearable technology enhanced interventions to redu...
Abstract Background High levels of sedentary behaviour (SB) are associated with negative health consequences. Technology enhanced solutions such as mobile applications, activity... -
"I just have to take it" – patient safety in acute care: perspectives and exp...
Abstract Background Frequent hospitalizations and dependency on technology and providers place individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) at high risk for multiple safety... -
Cultural adaptations to augment health and mental health services: a systemat...
Abstract Background Membership in diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural groups is often associated with inequitable health and mental health outcomes for diverse populations.... -
Opioid substitution treatment and heroin dependent adolescents: reductions in...
Abstract Background Opioid dependence is a major health concern across the world and does also occur in adolescents. While opioid substitution treatment (OST) has been... -
Quantitative benefit-risk assessment of methylprednisolone in multiple sclero...
Abstract Background High-dose short-term methylprednisolone is the recommended treatment in the management of multiple sclerosis relapses, although it has been suggested that... -
The efficacy and safety of continuous versus single-injection popliteal sciat...
Abstract Background Continuous popliteal sciatic nerve block (CPSNB) has been performed in outpatient foot and ankle surgery as a regional anesthesia method to relieve... -
Empiric treatment against invasive fungal diseases in febrile neutropenic pat...
Abstract Background The most optimal antifungal agent for empiric treatment of invasive fungal diseases (IFDs) in febrile neutropenia is controversial. Our objective was... -
Cumulative exposure and dietary risk assessment of phthalates in bottled wate...
Exposure to phthalates may cause adverse health effects in wildlife and humans. Study on phthalates exposure and risk is limited in the Indian context. Therefore, this...
