DECOLONISING MEDICAL CAUSALITY IN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Decolonising medical causality in the COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has irrevocably changed every aspect of social, medical and economic life globally.Although our traditional Western Exotic Bird consideration of the underlying causes have led to massive strides in prevention and control of spread, a wider more inclusive approach, including principles of African Jewe

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The Usefulness of the Athens Insomnia Scale for Evaluating Sleep Disturbance in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease Comparing with Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Background and Objectives: Sleep disturbance due to muscle cramps or hepatic encephalopathy in patients with chronic Protective Eyewear liver disease (CLD) can lead to a reduced quality of life.The Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) is commonly used for evaluating sleep disturbance; however, this questionnaire is time-consuming owing to the larg

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Innovation systems for emerging food technologies: evidence from the development of cultured proteins in Thailand

IntroductionUnderstanding how actors and institutions can support the adoption of novel technologies may help identify opportunities for stakeholders to accelerate transitions towards more sustainable production and consumption practices.Little is currently known about how emerging food technologies may be effectively supported in pre-market stages

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Gastric Mixed Adenoneuroendocrine Carcinoma Occurring 50 Years after a Gastroenterostomy with Braun Anastomosis

A 75-year-old man was diagnosed with gastric cancer.Fifty years previously, he had undergone gastroenterostomy with a Braun enteroenterostomy.At present, a distal gastrectomy and small intestinal partial resection were performed.Intraoperatively, the tumor was localized to the previous stomal site.HE staining showed that the tumor comprised two ele

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Effect of a Novel Patient Garment on Perceived Privacy during Colonoscopy: A Simple Approach to Minimize Embarrassment

Background.In the United States, patients wear a one-piece, reusable cloth gown during colonoscopy procedures.Many patients report embarrassment related to bodily exposure during colonoscopy.This may limit participation in colorectal cancer screening programs.Aims.To assess whether the use of a novel, disposable patient garment (Privacy Pants, Jack

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