• Multiple drug resistance in the canine hookworm Ancylostoma caninum: an emerging threat? 

  Jimenez Castro, Pablo D; Howell, Sue B; Schaefer, John J; Avramenko, Russell W; Gilleard, John S; Kaplan, Ray M (2019-12-09)

  Abstract Background The canine hookworm, Ancylostoma caninum is the most prevalent and important intestinal nematode parasite of dogs in the USA. Hookworms are typically well ...

• ELEMENT TRIAL: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial on endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage of first intent with a lumen-apposing metal stent vs. endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography in the management of malignant distal biliary obstruction 

  Chen, Yen-I; Callichurn, Kashi; Chatterjee, Avijit; Desilets, Etienne; Fergal, Donnellan; Forbes, Nauzer; Gan, Ian; Kenshil, Sana; Khashab, Mouen A; Kunda, Rastislav; Lam, Eric; May, Gary; Mohamed, Rachid; Mosko, Jeff; Paquin, Sarto C; Sahai, Anand; Sandha, Gurpal; Teshima, Christopher; Barkun, Alan; Barkun, Jeffrey; Bessissow, Ali; Candido, Kristina; Martel, Myriam; Miller, Corey; Waschke, Kevin; Zogopoulos, George; Wong, Clarence (2019-12-09)

  Abstract Background & aims Endoscopic ultrasound guided-biliary drainage (EUS-BD) is a promising alternative to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); however, its growth has been limited by a lack of ...

• Duodeno-pancreatic and extrahepatic biliary tree trauma: WSES-AAST guidelines 

  Coccolini, Federico; Kobayashi, Leslie; Kluger, Yoram; Moore, Ernest E; Ansaloni, Luca; Biffl, Walt; Leppaniemi, Ari; Augustin, Goran; Reva, Viktor; Wani, Imitiaz; Kirkpatrick, Andrew; Abu-Zidan, Fikri; Cicuttin, Enrico; Fraga, Gustavo P; Ordonez, Carlos; Pikoulis, Emmanuil; Sibilla, Maria G; Maier, Ron; Matsumura, Yosuke; Masiakos, Peter T; Khokha, Vladimir; Mefire, Alain C; Ivatury, Rao; Favi, Francesco; Manchev, Vassil; Sartelli, Massimo; Machado, Fernando; Matsumoto, Junichi; Chiarugi, Massimo; Arvieux, Catherine; Catena, Fausto; Coimbra, Raul (2019-12-11)

  Abstract Duodeno-pancreatic and extrahepatic biliary tree injuries are rare in both adult and pediatric trauma patients, and due to their anatomical location, associated injuries are very common. Mortality ...

• The trend of full vaccination coverage in infants and inequalities by wealth quintile and maternal education: analysis from four recent demographic and health surveys in Nepal 

  Acharya, Kiran; Paudel, Yuba R; Dharel, Dinesh (2019-12-12)

  Abstract Background Despite policy intention to reach disadvantaged populations, inequalities in health care resource use and health outcomes persist in Nepal. The current study aimed to investigate the trend of full ...

• The effect of drill–pipe rotation on improving hole cleaning using polypropylene beads in water-based mud at different hole angles 

  Katende, A.; Segar, B.; Ismail, I.; Sagala, F.; Saadiah, H. H A R; Samsuri, A. (2019-12-05)

  Abstract Hole cleaning is always a problem, particularly during drilling operations, and drilling fluid plays an important role in transporting drill cuttings through an annular section of wellbore to the surface. To ...

• The problem with skeletal muscle series elasticity 

  Herzog, Walter (2019-12-03)

  Abstract Background Muscles contain contractile and (visco-) elastic passive components. At the latest since Hill’s classic works in the 1930s, it has been known that these ...

• Early management of sepsis in medical patients in rural Thailand: a single-center prospective observational study 

  Rudd, Kristina E; Hantrakun, Viriya; Somayaji, Ranjani; Booraphun, Suchart; Boonsri, Chaiyaporn; Fitzpatrick, Annette L; Day, Nicholas P J; Teparrukkul, Prapit; Limmathurotsakul, Direk; West, T. E (2019-12-02)

  Abstract Background The burden of sepsis is highest in low- and middle-income countries, though the management of sepsis in these settings is poorly characterized. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the ...

• Overnight oximetry in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy: a single center experience 

  Liu, C. C; Chaput, Kathleen H; Kirk, Valerie; Yunker, Warren (2019-12-03)

  Abstract Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common indication for adenotonsillectomy in children. Home-based sleep oximetry continues to be used in the diagnosis of pediatric OSA despite a lack of ...

• The impact of bilateral endoscopic inferior turbinoplasty with or without adenoidectomy on the quality of life of children: a retrospective case series study 

  Mourad, Ahmed; Jaffal, Hussein; El-Hakim, Ismaeel; El-Hakim, Hamdy (2019-12-02)

  Abstract Background Inferior turbinoplasty (IT) and adenoidectomy (Ad) are frequently resorted to in children with chronic rhinitis (CR) refractory to medical therapy. The aim of this study is to document the long-term ...

• Recruitment and retention of fathers with young children in early childhood health intervention research: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol 

  Keys, Elizabeth M; Norris, Jill M; Cameron, Emily E; Bright, Katherine S; Tomfohr-Madsen, Lianne M; Benzies, Karen M (2019-12-01)

  Abstract Background Fathers are under-represented in research and programs addressing early childhood health and development. Recruiting fathers into these interventions can ...

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