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Neuraminidase Inhibitors For Preventing And Treating Influenza In Healthy Adults: Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Tom Jefferson, Mark Jones, Peter Doshi, Chris Del Mar Dec 2009

Neuraminidase Inhibitors For Preventing And Treating Influenza In Healthy Adults: Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Tom Jefferson, Mark Jones, Peter Doshi, Chris Del Mar

Christopher Del Mar

Objectives: To update a 2005 Cochrane review that assessed the effects of neuraminidase inhibitors in preventing or ameliorating the symptoms of influenza, the transmission of influenza, and complications from influenza in healthy adults, and to estimate the frequency of adverse effects. Search strategy: An updated search of the Cochrane central register of controlled trials (Cochrane Library 2009, issue 2), which contains the Acute Respiratory Infections Group’s specialised register, Medline (1950-Aug 2009), Embase (1980-Aug 2009), and post-marketing pharmacovigilance data and comparative safety cohorts. Selection criteria: Randomised placebo controlled studies of neuraminidase inhibitors in otherwise healthy adults exposed to naturally occurring influenza. …


John Contracts Skin Disease At Spa, Donna M. Hughes Dr., Melanie Shapiro Esq Oct 2009

John Contracts Skin Disease At Spa, Donna M. Hughes Dr., Melanie Shapiro Esq

Donna M. Hughes

A virus that causes a skin disease called Molluscum contagiosum is being spread at a spa-brothel in Providence. Molluscum contagiosum is a skin disease caused by a virus. The infection causes small white, pink, or flesh-colored bumps or growths on areas which came in contact with the infected skin of another person. Molluscum contagiosum can be treated or will disappear on its own, although it takes time. According to the Center for Disease Control “the bumps disappear on their own within 6 months. However, they may not go away completely for up to 4 years.” The person can infect another …


Stroke Mortality In Brazil: One Example Of Delayed Epidemiological Cardiovascular Transition, Paulo A. Lotufo Jan 2009

Stroke Mortality In Brazil: One Example Of Delayed Epidemiological Cardiovascular Transition, Paulo A. Lotufo

Paulo A Lotufo

No abstract provided.


Masculine Socialization And Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Black Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Qualitative Exploration, David J. Malebranche, Errol L. Fields, Lawrence O. Bryant, Shaun R. Harper Dec 2008

Masculine Socialization And Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Black Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Qualitative Exploration, David J. Malebranche, Errol L. Fields, Lawrence O. Bryant, Shaun R. Harper

David J Malebranche

Aspects of masculine socialization among Black men who have sex with men (MSM) and potential corresponding influences on high-risk sexual behaviors are explored in this study. Individual interviews were conducted with 29 Black MSM in Atlanta, Georgia. Findings included (1) formative masculine socialization experiences marked by an absence of biological fathers and Black male role models, (2) negative perceptions of “gay” identities and communities, (3) race and racial identification as intersecting influences on masculine and sexual identities, (4) the influences of masculine socialization and beliefs on partner selection and sexual behaviors, and (5) general themes of trust, control, “heat of …


Measurements Of Adiposity And High Blood Pressure Among Children And Adolescents Living In Belo Horizonte, Paulo A. Lotufo Dec 2008

Measurements Of Adiposity And High Blood Pressure Among Children And Adolescents Living In Belo Horizonte, Paulo A. Lotufo

Paulo A Lotufo

Abstract Objective: To verify an association, if it exists, between obesity and blood pressure raised beyond the 90th percentile in children and adolescents, and to determine the measure of adiposity that best correlates with blood pressure in these subjects. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: A school-based study in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Participants: We selected randomly 1,403 students, aged from 6 to 18 years, from 545,046 students attending 521 public and private schools. Those selected completed the study. Main measures of outcome: We recorded the weight, height, skin fold in the triceps, subscapular, and suprailiac areas, waist and hip circumference, body-mass index, …


Stroke In The Very Elderly: Hospital Care, Case Fatality And Disposition., Gustavo Saposnik Dec 2008

Stroke In The Very Elderly: Hospital Care, Case Fatality And Disposition., Gustavo Saposnik

Gustavo Saposnik

No abstract provided.


Age Disparities In Stroke Quality Of Care And Delivery Of Health Services., Gustavo Saposnik Dec 2008

Age Disparities In Stroke Quality Of Care And Delivery Of Health Services., Gustavo Saposnik

Gustavo Saposnik

No abstract provided.


Socioeconomic Status, Hospital Volume, And Stroke Fatality In Canada., Gustavo Saposnik Dec 2008

Socioeconomic Status, Hospital Volume, And Stroke Fatality In Canada., Gustavo Saposnik

Gustavo Saposnik

No abstract provided.


Applying The Evidence: Do Patients With Stroke, Coronary Artery Disease, Or Both Achieve Similar Treatment Goals?, Gustavo Saposnik Dec 2008

Applying The Evidence: Do Patients With Stroke, Coronary Artery Disease, Or Both Achieve Similar Treatment Goals?, Gustavo Saposnik

Gustavo Saposnik

No abstract provided.


Do All Age Groups Benefit From Organized Inpatient Stroke Care?, Gustavo Saposnik Dec 2008

Do All Age Groups Benefit From Organized Inpatient Stroke Care?, Gustavo Saposnik

Gustavo Saposnik

No abstract provided.