BACKGROUND: International guidelines recommend the routine use of oxygen in the initial
treatment of myocardial infarction, yet it is uncertain what effect this might have on …

Context: International guidelines recommend the routine use of oxygen therapy in the
treatment of myocardial infarction (MI). Objective: To undertake a systematic review and …

The authors concluded that available evidence indicated a greater efficacy of honey
compared with alternative dressing treatments for superficial or partial thickness burns. The …

Background: There is concern that long-acting β agonist (LABA) drugs may increase the risk
of asthma mortality. Methods: A meta-analysis was conducted of asthma deaths in …

Background Hospitalisation due to acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) is common,
and subsequent mortality high. The DECAF score was derived for accurate prediction of …

Background It is unknown whether oxygen therapy causes worsening hypercapnia in
patients with obesity-associated hypoventilation (OAH), similar to the response observed in …

Background The effect on Paco2 of high concentration oxygen therapy when administered
to patients with severe exacerbations of asthma is uncertain. Methods 106 patients with …

Background Innovative approaches are required for leprosy control to reduce cases and
curb transmission of Mycobacterium leprae. Early case detection, contact screening, and …

Most species of the Old World pseudoscorpion genus Megachernes are associated with
mammals, either within their nests or in their pelage, whereas others are found in cave …

Although recent veterans have been found to be at increased risk of psychiatric disorders,
limited research has focused on alcohol or substance use disorders. This systematic review …