• Outcomes of selective nonoperative management of civilian abdominal gunshot wounds: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  

  Author: Al Rawahi, Aziza N ; Al Hinai, Fatma A ; Boyd, Jamie M ; Doig, Christopher J ; Ball, Chad G ; Velmahos, George C ; Kirkpatrick, Andrew W ; Navsaria, Pradeep H ; Roberts, Derek J Date: 27 Nov 2018 Abstract Background Although mandatory laparotomy has been standard of care for patients with abdominal gunshot wounds (GSWs) for decades, this approach is associated with non-therapeutic operations, ... Read more
• A cluster randomised trial of a classroom communication resource program to change peer attitudes towards children who stutter among grade 7 students

  

  Author: Mallick, Rizwana ; Kathard, Harsha ; Borhan, A. S M ; Pillay, Mershen ; Thabane, Lehana Date: 29 Nov 2018 Abstract Background Classroom-based stuttering intervention addressing negative peer attitudes, perceptions, teasing and bullying of children who stutter (CWS) is required as part of holistic ... Read more
• Interspecific information on predation risk affects nest site choice in a passerine bird

  

  Author: Tolvanen, Jere ; Seppänen, Janne-Tuomas ; Mönkkönen, Mikko ; Thomson, Robert L ; Ylönen, Hannu ; Forsman, Jukka T Date: 04 Dec 2018 Abstract Background Breeding site choice constitutes an important part of the species niche. Nest predation affects breeding site choice, and has been suggested to drive niche segregation and ... Read more
• Interplay between Plasmodium falciparum haemozoin and l-arginine: implication for nitric oxide production

  

  Author: Corbett, Yolanda ; D’Alessandro, Sarah ; Parapini, Silvia ; Scaccabarozzi, Diletta ; Kalantari, Parisa ; Zava, Stefania ; Giavarini, Flavio ; Caruso, Donatella ; Colombo, Irma ; Egan, Timothy J ; Basilico, Nicoletta Date: 06 Dec 2018 Abstract Background Plasmodium falciparum haemozoin, a detoxification product of digested haemoglobin from infected erythrocytes, is released into the bloodstream upon schizont rupture and ... Read more
• Potential strategies for sustainably financing mental health care in Uganda

  

  Author: Ssebunnya, J. ; Kangere, S. ; Mugisha, J. ; Docrat, S. ; Chisholm, D. ; Lund, C. ; Kigozi, F. Date: 05 Dec 2018 Abstract Background In spite of the pronounced adverse economic consequences of mental, neurological, and substance use disorders on households in most low- and middle-income countries, service ... Read more

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