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Early Postoperative Anti-TNF Therapy Does Not Increase Complications Following Abdominal Surgery in Crohn’s Disease
The impact of postoperative anti-TNF therapy on infectious complications following Crohn’s disease surgery remains controversial. Use of anti-TNF therapy 2–4 weeks postoperatively appears safe, but safety of u...
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Task Shifting: The Use of Laypersons for Acquisition of Vital Signs Data for Clinical Decision Making in the Emergency Room Following Traumatic Injury
In resource-limited settings, identification of successful and sustainable task-shifting interventions is important for improving care.
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Injury Characteristics and Outcomes in Elderly Trauma Patients in Sub-Saharan Africa
Traumatic injury in the elderly is an emerging global problem with an associated increase in morbidity and mortality. This study sought to describe the epidemiology of elderly injury and outcomes in sub-Sahara...
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Open AccessHealth care experiences of U.S. Retirees living in Mexico and Panama: a qualitative study
Retirement migration from northern countries to southern countries is increasing in both Europe and North America, and retiree experiences will impact future migration and health services utilization. We there...
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HIV Testing and Epidemiology in a Hospital-Based Surgical Cohort in Malawi
Despite the high prevalence of HIV in adults (11 %) in Malawi, testing among surgical patients is not routine. We examined the feasibility of universal opt-out HIV testing and counseling (HTC) on the surgical ...
