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The resurgence of malaria in the United States: analyzing recent cases and strengthening surveillance and prevention measures 疟疾在美国的死灰复燃:分析最近的病例并加强监测和预防措施

International Journal of Surgery: Global Health Pub Date : 2023-09-01 DOI: 10.1097/GH9.0000000000000325

Nicholas Aderinto, G. Olatunji, Irumudomon Jessy Grantay

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Ensuring patient safety: addressing meningitis outbreaks linked to epidural anesthesia; lessons from Mexico 确保患者安全:处理与硬膜外麻醉有关的脑膜炎疫情;墨西哥的教训

International Journal of Surgery: Global Health Pub Date : 2023-09-01 DOI: 10.1097/GH9.0000000000000324

Nicholas Aderinto, G. Olatunji

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Use of Nile tilapia fish skin in treatment for burn victims 尼罗罗非鱼鱼皮用于烧伤患者的治疗

International Journal of Surgery: Global Health Pub Date : 2023-09-01 DOI: 10.1097/GH9.0000000000000257

Bikona Ghosh, D. Sánchez-Velazco, Parvati Prem, Anam S Ali, Olivia Dominique, Shahtaj A Shah, Luis Morales Ojeda, Dinali Obeysekera

{"title":"Use of Nile tilapia fish skin in treatment for burn victims","authors":"Bikona Ghosh, D. Sánchez-Velazco, Parvati Prem, Anam S Ali, Olivia Dominique, Shahtaj A Shah, Luis Morales Ojeda, Dinali Obeysekera","doi":"10.1097/GH9.0000000000000257","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/GH9.0000000000000257","url":null,"abstract":"Burn injuries in the United States result in 1.1 million hospital admissions, with around 4500 deaths annually, according to the CDC. Although skin grafts have been the standard treatment since 1869, recent research suggests that tilapia skin could offer a safer and more effective alternative. This review aims to assess the strengths and knowledge gaps related to the usage of fish skin in burn patients. A systematic search was conducted on electronic databases, such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Clinicaltrials.gov, and Google Scholar, using relevant MESH keywords from 2018 to 2022. The search and analysis followed the “Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis” methodology. Data extraction utilized a template based on the Cochrane Consumers and Communication Review group’s extraction guidelines. Out of 166 studies identified, 12 relevant studies were extensively analyzed. The trials consistently demonstrated accelerated reepithelialization, improved patient compliance in managing burn-related pain, no immunologic or allergic reactions, reduced infection rates, shorter hospital stays, and decreased treatment costs when using fish skin. These findings suggest that fish skin is comparable to traditional treatments in terms of effectiveness and safety. Considering the discussed advantages, Nile tilapia fish skin emerges as a promising xenograft option for burn victims. However, further large-scale trials and studies are needed before its widespread and official implementation in burn centers. More research is required to establish the efficacy and safety of fish skin as a viable treatment modality.","PeriodicalId":306111,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Surgery: Global Health","volume":"39 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117276809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The measles outbreak in Indonesia: an assessment of Sthe 2023 epidemic 印度尼西亚麻疹暴发:对2023年麻疹疫情的评估

International Journal of Surgery: Global Health Pub Date : 2023-09-01 DOI: 10.1097/gh9.0000000000000161

Sanobar Shariff, Rania Itani, Taha Oseili, J. Wellington, Abubakar Nazir, Olivier Uwishema

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Prevalence, risk factors and implications of hypercholesterolemia in Pakistan 巴基斯坦高胆固醇血症的患病率、危险因素及其影响

International Journal of Surgery: Global Health Pub Date : 2023-09-01 DOI: 10.1097/gh9.0000000000000319

Ghazia Zeeshan, Warda Naimat, Humam Furqan, Haya Shuja

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Assessment of self-medication status among international students in different universities in Pakistan; a cue to the rational use of medicines: a cross-sectional study 巴基斯坦不同高校留学生自我药疗状况评估合理用药提示:一项横断面研究

International Journal of Surgery: Global Health Pub Date : 2023-08-29 DOI: 10.1097/GH9.0000000000000320

S. Khadka, G. Yadav, Ravi Prasad Gupta, P. Aryal, Mohammad Saleem, Arun Sharma, K. Amgain, Muhammad Abdul Jabar Adnan

{"title":"Assessment of self-medication status among international students in different universities in Pakistan; a cue to the rational use of medicines: a cross-sectional study","authors":"S. Khadka, G. Yadav, Ravi Prasad Gupta, P. Aryal, Mohammad Saleem, Arun Sharma, K. Amgain, Muhammad Abdul Jabar Adnan","doi":"10.1097/GH9.0000000000000320","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/GH9.0000000000000320","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Self-medication is a global phenomenon that can lead to adverse consequences. This study was conducted to assess the self-medication status among international students in Pakistan so that rational use of medicines (RUM) can be assured with effective interventions. Methods: A web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among 317 international students in different universities in Pakistan. The original Bloom’s cutoff point was utilized to categorize the participants’ overall knowledge, attitude, and practice. The χ2 test was used to test for group differences. For binary logistic regression analyses, the odds ratio (OR) was calculated at 95% CI. Spearman rank correlation coefficient test was used to assess the relationships among the knowledge, attitude, and/or practice scores. Results: The participants demonstrated overall good knowledge (85.5%), positive attitude (83.9%), and good practice (78.5%) towards self-medication. None of the demographic parameters were found statistically significant with knowledge, attitude, and practice about self-medication. The participants with good knowledge and positive attitude had more than 7 and 30 times high odds of good practice (OR: 7.97, 95% CI: 4.06–15.65, P < 0.001 and OR: 30.91, 95% CI: 14.26–67.00, P < 0.001) than those without good knowledge and positive attitude, respectively. Conclusion: Good knowledge, positive attitude, and good practice towards self-medication show the value of education and awareness towards RUM. The interventions to halt the irrational practice of self-medication, expanding awareness, and executing legislation to upgrade the judicious use of self-medication practices are indicated for the RUM at the national level.","PeriodicalId":306111,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Surgery: Global Health","volume":"73 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129642630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Risk factors and management strategies for atrial fibrillation 房颤的危险因素及治疗策略

International Journal of Surgery: Global Health Pub Date : 2023-08-29 DOI: 10.1097/GH9.0000000000000318

Duaa Durrani, R. Fatima, M. Shaikh

{"title":"Risk factors and management strategies for atrial fibrillation","authors":"Duaa Durrani, R. Fatima, M. Shaikh","doi":"10.1097/GH9.0000000000000318","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/GH9.0000000000000318","url":null,"abstract":"Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a cardiac arrhythmia characterised by the irregular and frequently fast depolarization of the atrial myocardium resulting from a disturbance of the usual electrical conduction routes within the atria, which causes disorganised and ineffective atrial contractions. The management of AF involves a multidisciplinary approach that includes identifying and treating underlying risk factors, managing symptoms, and preventing complications. The risk factors for AF include age, hypertension, obesity, diabetes mellitus, valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, alcohol consumption, sleep apnea, and family history. The management strategies for AF include rate control, rhythm control, anticoagulation, left atrial appendage closure, lifestyle modifications, surgical ablation, catheter ablation, cardioversion, and education and support. The choice of management strategy should be tailored to the individual patient’s risk profile, comorbidities, and other factors. Further research is needed to improve our understanding of the pathophysiology of AF and to develop more effective management strategies for this condition.","PeriodicalId":306111,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Surgery: Global Health","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115557157","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Bird flu outbreak in Bulgaria: a cause for alarming concern? 保加利亚爆发禽流感:令人担忧的原因?

International Journal of Surgery: Global Health Pub Date : 2023-08-29 DOI: 10.1097/gh9.0000000000000157

Sanobar Shariff, Israel Oluwasegun Ayenigbara, Mahmoud Taha, Olivier Uwishema, Abubakar Nazir

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Resurgence of Lassa fever in Nigeria: clinical features, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnostic methods, and treatment 尼日利亚拉沙热死灰复燃:临床特征、流行病学、发病机制、诊断方法和治疗

International Journal of Surgery: Global Health Pub Date : 2023-08-28 DOI: 10.1097/gh9.0000000000000238

Md. Imam Hossain, Prosun Bhattacharya, Md. Aminul Islam

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Donislecel (Lantidra); first stem cell therapy, a cutting-edge therapeutic option for type 1 diabetes, but would it be beneficial in the riskiest region of the world? Donislecel (Lantidra);首先是干细胞治疗，一种治疗1型糖尿病的前沿选择，但它在世界上最危险的地区是否有益?

International Journal of Surgery: Global Health Pub Date : 2023-08-25 DOI: 10.1097/GH9.0000000000000259

Amna Iqbal, Ayesha Sheikh

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