Better than DEET Repellent Compounds Derived from Coconut Oil.

Hematophagous arthropods are capable of transmitting human and animal pathogens worldwide. Vector-borne diseases account for 17% of all infectious diseases resulting in 700,000 human deaths annually. Repellents are a primary tool for reducing the impact of biting arthropods on humans and animals.

Health-related quality of life and psychological functioning in patients with primary malignant brain tumors: a systematic review of clinical, demographic and mental health factors.

Background: The impact of primary malignant brain tumors on patient quality of life and psychological functioning is poorly understood, limiting the development of an evidence base for supportive interventions. We conducted a thorough systematic review and quality appraisal of the relevant literature to identify correlates of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and psychological functioning (depression, anxiety and distress) in adults with primary malignant brain tumors.

Method: Twenty-three articles met predefined inclusion criteria from a pool of peer-reviewed literature published between January 1984 and July 2015 ( = 2407).

Measuring nausea and vomiting in adolescents: a feasibility study.

Several instruments have been developed over the years to assess nausea and vomiting in adults, yet their validity and reliability with children are unknown. It would be useful to have an instrument simple enough for use with the vast majority of children (regardless of age and developmental level) to provide a consistent way to measure nausea and vomiting throughout the pediatric population. The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility of using one or more adult instruments with adolescents.

Risk factors for nosocomial urinary tract-related bacteremia: a case-control study.

Background: Risk factors for bacteremia in patients with hospital-acquired bacteriuria are largely unknown. Given the morbidity and costs associated with nosocomial bacteremia, determining risk factors could enhance the safety of hospitalized patients.

Methods: We conducted a case-control study within the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System.

Condom versus indwelling urinary catheters: a randomized trial.

Objectives: To compare condom and indwelling urinary catheters in terms of infection risk and patient satisfaction.

Design: A prospective, randomized, unblinded, controlled trial.

Setting: An academically affiliated Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

The pathophysiology of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting is a major debilitating side effect of oncology treatment despite recent advances in pharmaceutical management. Nurses who provide care to patients experiencing nausea and vomiting are often only marginally aware of the pathophysiological processes involved in the treatment. A better understanding of the science behind current interventions to reduce nausea and vomiting may help nurses use those interventions more effectively.