Publications by authors named "Tibor R Nagy"
Leptospirosis is an infectious illness encountered mostly in tropical climates and has been of particular concern in Haiti after natural disasters. Heavy rainfalls and natural disasters in combination with scarce resources to control and identify clusters of infections make certain populations and countries vulnerable. In some cases, patients who contract this disease may need air medical transport to hospitals that have a higher level of care.
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- The study aimed to review how emergency departments (EDs) assess eligibility for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV and to explore patient outcomes through the stages of the PrEP care process.
- Researchers analyzed 218 articles from various databases, ultimately focusing on 7 studies that evaluated awareness, interest, and linkage to PrEP treatment, noting a significant gap in treatment initiation among eligible patients.
- Findings indicated that while many ED patients were eligible for PrEP, there was a low level of prior knowledge and a lack of successful transition to treatment, highlighting the need for improved education and support to enhance PrEP uptake.
Essential oils (EOs) have risen in popularity over the past decade. These oils function in society as holistic integrative modalities to traditional medicinal treatments, where many Americans substitute EOs in place of other prescribed medications. EOs are found in a multitude of products including food flavoring, soaps, lotions, shampoos, hair styling products, cologne, laundry detergents, and even insect repellents.
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