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Louse-borne relapsing fever (Borrelia recurrentis) diagnosed in 15 refugees from northeast Africa: epidemiology and preventive control measures, Bavaria, Germany, July to October 2015

. . Hoch M, Wieser A, Löscher T, Margos G, Pürner F, Zühl J, Seilmaier M, Balzer L, Guggemos W, Rack-Hoch A, von Both U, Hauptvogel K, Schönberger K, Hautmann W, Sing A, Fingerle V. . Euro Surveill. 2015;20(42). doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2015.20.42.30046. Abstract We report 15 imported louse-borne relapsing fever (LBRF) cases in refugees in Bavaria, …

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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome: an easily overlooked neurologic emergency

. . Oruch R, Pryme IF, Engelsen BA, Lund A. . Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2017 Jan 16;13:161-175. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S118438. 2017. Abstract Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is an unpredictable iatrogenic neurologic emergency condition, mainly arising as an idiosyncratic reaction to antipsychotic agent use. It is characterized by distinctive clinical features including a change in mental status, generalized …

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Achieving “Health for All by All” in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

. . Al-Mandhari A. . East Mediterr Health J. 2019 Oct 13;25(9):595-596. doi: 10.26719/2019.25.9.595. Abstract The World Health Organization (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region occupies an exceptional place in the world; not only is it home to over 600 million people and some of the oldest civilizations recorded, it is also unfortunately suffering an unprecedented number …

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Population data for 17 Y-chromosome STRs in a sample from Apulia (Southern Italy)

. . Piglionica M, Baldassarra SL, Giardina E, Stella A, D’Ovidio FD, Frati P, Lenato GM, Resta N, Dell’Erba A. . Forensic Sci Int Genet. 2013 Jan;7(1):e3-4. doi: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2012.08.003. Epub 2012 Sep 7. Abstract The 17 Y-STR loci included in the AmpFLSTR Yfiler PCR Amplification Kit were analyzed in 98 unrelated healthy males from Apulia …

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Formulary availability and regulatory barriers to accessibility of opioids for cancer pain in the Middle East: a report from the Global Opioid Policy Initiative (GOPI)

. . Cleary J, Silbermann M, Scholten W, Radbruch L, Torode J, Cherny NI. . Ann Oncol. 2013 Dec;24 Suppl 11:xi51-9. doi: 10.1093/annonc/mdt503. Abstract The Middle East is a heterogeneous region with substantial variability in social development, wealth and palliative care development. The region has few democracies, strong but diverse religious affiliations, and many of …

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Adulterated and Counterfeit Male Enhancement Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements Pose a Real Threat to the Management of Erectile Dysfunction: A Global Perspective

. . ElAmrawy F, ElAgouri G, Elnoweam O, Aboelazayem S, Farouk E, Nounou MI. . J Diet Suppl. 2016 Nov;13(6):660-93. doi: 10.3109/19390211.2016.1144231. Epub 2016 Feb 25. Abstract Erectile dysfunction prevalence globally is noticeably high. This is accompanied by an increase in the use of nutraceuticals for male enhancement. However, the global market is invaded by …

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Dental prosthetic status and treatment needs of adult population in Jizan, Saudi Arabia: A survey report

. . Peeran SA, Al Sanabani F, Al-Makramani BMA, Elamin EI. . Eur J Dent. 2016 Oct-Dec;10(4):459-463. doi: 10.4103/1305-7456.195173. Abstract OBJECTIVES: The study aimed to evaluate and compare the dental prosthetic status and treatment needs of adult population in Jizan, Saudi Arabia, in relation to the age. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 1779 people …

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Conservative Management of Odontoid Peg Fractures, long term follow up

. . Osman A, Alageli NA, Short DJ, Masri WSE. . J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2017 Apr-Jun;8(2):103-106. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2017.06.003. Epub 2017 Jun 4. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to look at the long-term effects of conservative management of odontoid peg fractures. METHODS: We reviewed 48 consecutive patients with type II (32) and …

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The role of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors such as neostigmine and rivastigmine on chronic pain and cognitive function in aging: A review of recent clinical applications

. . Eldufani J, Blaise G. . Alzheimers Dement (N Y). 2019 Jun 4;5:175-183. doi: 10.1016/j.trci.2019.03.004. 2019. Abstract Chronic pain in patients with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is a complex issue in the medical field; these patients suffer from the common causes of chronic pain, especially in geriatric medicine. To ensure the correct type and …

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Primary cutaneous Ewing sarcoma with diffuse S100/SOX10 positivity and pseudoalveolar pattern: An extraordinarily rare case highlighting a potential pitfall with significant repercussions

. . Evangelou Z, Zhang L, Tafe LJ, Azzouz L, Grada Z, Linos K. . J Cutan Pathol. 2021 Feb;48(2):302-308. doi: 10.1111/cup.13788. Epub 2020 Jul 27. Abstract Primary cutaneous Ewing sarcoma is a very rare entity with less than 100 cases reported in the literature, sharing the same morphological and immunohistochemical characteristics as their osseous …

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