We observed effect sizes substantially larger than what is commonly reported in the literature, and this difference warrants further comment. Our analyses found a 1 µg / m3increase in ambient PM2.5was associated with 2- or threefold increases in the rates of healthcare visits for pediatric res...
Postal surveys tend to have low response rates especially among physicians. A response rate of 61% in both settings is in line with or even higher than comparable surveys [40–42], although this rate means that the possible impact of selection bias must be considered. In both settings the ...
During the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the benefits of non-pharmaceutical measures on RSV infection in infants have been obvious, although temporary, since the benefits were suspended when the restrictions were lifted [25]. Now, the impetus should be to prevent the onset of pandem...
Despite the overall the drop since 2011 England continues to have one of the highest TB rates in Western Europe [68]. Data collected throughout England averaged over a 3 year period of 2015–2017 show that London, Manchester and Birmingham have the highest rates (24.3, 23.4 and 22.8 per 10...
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Introduction. The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has involved healthcare workers (HCWs) both as caregivers and as patients. This study is a retrospective cross-sectional analysis of the HCWs working in a third-level hospital in Central Italy who were infected with
In comparison to waxing, laser hair removal has minimal discomfort and is an effective treatment for ingrown hairs. The laser treatment uses light to penetrate the epidermis (outermost layers of cells in the skin) to target the underlying hair. The dark pigment absorbs the light and destroys the...
A study done on ambulatory patients aged 65 and older (Gurwitz 2003) found a rate of 5% per year of adverse drug events. This study used a variety of methods to detect the adverse events but did not directly contact the patients. The higher rates in the Gandhi studies suggests that chart...
Due to the lack of data on asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2-positive persons in healthcare institutions, they represent an inestimable risk. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to evaluate the first 1,000,000 reported screening tests of asymptomatic staff
Moreover, declining fertility rates and increased longevity are resulting in older, less mobile populations with different accessibility needs compared to younger, more mobile ones [15,22]. A major issue for growing cities is to ensure that their transportation systems remain inclusive and equitable ...