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Comparative efficacy of three pediculicides to treat head lice infestation in primary school girls: a randomised controlled assessor blind trial in rural Iran
BackgroundHead lice infestation (Pediculosis) is one of the most important health challenges particularly in primary school-aged children. It is...
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Global Trends in Genetic Markers of Pediculus humanus capitis Resistance Mechanisms
Purpose of ReviewHead lice infestations remain an important public health problem, albeit poorly defined in most endemic countries. Reports of...
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Concentrations and temporal trends in pesticide biomarkers in urine of Swedish adolescents, 2000–2017
Agricultural pesticides are extensively used for weed- and pest control, resulting in residues of these compounds in food. The general population is...
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Long-Term Follow-up of Recurrence and Patient Satisfaction After Surgical Treatment of Gynecomastia
Background“ Gynecomastia” is an enlargement of the male breast. Our study aims to assess patient satisfaction as well as evaluate differences in...
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Biomonitoring von beruflichen und außerberuflichen Pestizidbelastungen
BackgroundAn adequate human biomonitoring is necessary for a valid risk assessment of pesticide exposure in occupational applications as well as in...
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Environmental endocrine disruptors: Effects on the human male reproductive system
Incidences of altered development and neoplasia of male reproductive organs have increased during the last 50 years, as shown by epidemiological...
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Treatment of Pediculosis Capitis: A Critical Appraisal of the Current Literature
Pediculosis capitis is the most common ectoparasitic disease in children in industrialized countries and extremely common in resource-poor...
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Gesundheitliche Risiken durch Schädlingsbekämpfungsmittel
According to European biocide legislation, pest control products require assessment and authorization by the responsible national or European...
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Medicinal properties of ‘true’ cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum): a systematic review
BackgroundIn traditional medicine Cinnamon is considered a remedy for respiratory, digestive and gynaecological ailments. In-vitro and in-vivo ...
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Increasing Use of Pyrethroids in Canadian Households: Should We Be Concerned?
Pyrethroids are a class of plant-derived insecticides and their man-made analogues that are increasingly applied in Canada as first choice for pest...
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Treatment of head lice with dimeticone 4% lotion: comparison of two formulations in a randomised controlled trial in rural Turkey
BackgroundDimeticone 4% lotion was shown to be an effective treatment for head louse infestation in two randomised controlled trials in England. It...
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Sampling scheme for pyrethroids on multiple surfaces on commercial aircrafts
A wipe sampler for the collection of permethrin from soft and hard surfaces has been developed for use in aircraft. “Disinsection” or application of...
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Effectiveness of lotions based on essential oils from aromatic plants against permethrin resistant Pediculus humanus capitis
In Argentina, field populations of the head louse Pediculus humanus capitis De Geer (Phthiraptera: Pediculidae) have developed resistance to...
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A hypothesis for the origin and pathogenesis of rheumatoid diseases
It is well established that a correlation exists between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and microbial damage. Material analyses have suggested that...
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Ectoparasitic infestations
Ectoparasitic infestations are highly prevalent in resourcepoor populations throughout the world and are associated with considerable morbidity....