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Intern Med J
December 2024
Department of Paediatrics, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
Background: The frequency of EoE has been increasing in Northern Hemisphere cohorts, yet there is a scarcity of data in our region. Regional climatic factors, and lifestyle habits may influence the presentation of EoE, and appropriate management is crucial to prevent complications. WIth this is mind we undertook the first comprehensive multisite study of EoE in Australasian children.
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November 2024
Department of Pulmonary Medicine, King's College Hospital, Dubai, ARE.
Middle Eastern countries, such as the United Arab Emirates and Oman, are affected by frequent dust storms and extreme hot climatic conditions, which can exacerbate respiratory conditions. These environmental factors are particularly injurious to asthmatic patients, as they can aggravate small airway disease (SAD), leading to increased morbidity and healthcare challenges. The evaluation of maximal mid-expiratory flow (MEF-25) as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool for early-stage small airway dysfunction is of significant clinical importance, particularly in hot and arid metropolitan environments where dusty conditions exacerbate pulmonary issues.
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December 2024
Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Background: HIV/AIDS remains a major public health challenge, in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In 2020, 16% of people living with HIV did not know their HIV status in SSA. Understanding the geospatial distribution of HIV infection, awareness status, and transmission knowledge is crucial for designing effective prevention and control strategies to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic by 2030.
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December 2024
School of Public Health, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, 199 Ren'ai Rd, Suzhou, 215123, P.R. China.
Background: Vaccination is a simple and effective preventative measure against infections and diseases among populations, especially children. This study aimed to evaluate parental/guardians' satisfaction with vaccination services and examine its associated factors in China.
Methods: This study used mixed methods of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
BMC Emerg Med
December 2024
Department of Healthcare and Emergency care, South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, Salakuljettajantie 4, Kotka, 48100, Finland.
Background: Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) incidents present rare and complex challenges for Emergency Medical Services (EMS), necessitating effective incident command to manage occupational and patient safety risks. EMS incident commanders must make quick decisions under pressure, coordinating medical responses and ensuring personnel's safety. This study examined the perceived competence requirements of Finnish EMS field supervisors in managing C and E incidents.
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