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waterpipe, water-pipe, nargile, narghile, arguileh, arguile, shisha, sheesha, chichi, hubble bubble, hubbly bubbly, goza, hookah, bong
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| Porsche Design's Shisha 2 hits the Lebanese market | 2016 | Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.; Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.; Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon. | Read more... |
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Tobacco control
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Tob.Control
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LR: 20160213; JID: 9209612; OTO: NOTNLM; aheadofprint
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1468-3318; 0964-4563
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PMID: 26865638
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tobaccocontrol-2015-052709 [pii]
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Alaouie,H., Nakkash,R., Afifi,R.
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20160210
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| The association of waterpipe tobacco smoking with later initiation of cigarette smoking: a systematic review and meta-analysis exploring the gateway theory | 2019 | Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.; Public Health Policy Evaluation Unit, Imperial College London, London, UK.; Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon ea32@aub.edu(TRUNCATED | Read more... |
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Tobacco control
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Tob.Control
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LR: 20190731; CI: (c) Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2019; JID: 9209612; OTO: NOTNLM; 2018/12/02 00:00 [received]; 2019/06/04 00:00 [revised]; 2019/06/25 00:00 [accepted]; 2019/08/01 06:00 [entrez]; 2019/08/01 06:00 [pubmed]; 2019/08/01 06:00 [medline];
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England
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1468-3318; 0964-4563
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PMID: 31363060
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eng
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INTRODUCTION: There is a concern that waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) can lead to the later initiation of cigarette smoking, a concept referred to as the 'gateway theory'. The objective of the study was to systematically review the literature for the association of WTS with later initiation of cigarette smoking. METHODS: We searched Medline, Embase and ISI Web of Science in April 2018 without using any language or date restrictions. We selected eligible studies, abstracted data and assessed the risk of bias using a duplicate and independent approach. We meta-analysed the ORs across eligible studies using the inverse variance method and the random-effects model. We assessed the certainty of evidence using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation methodology. RESULTS: We included eight papers reporting on six eligible prospective cohort studies with a total of 21 224 participants, belonging to the adolescent and young adult age categories. The pooled adjusted OR for the association between ever waterpipe user (compared with never waterpipe user) at baseline, with 'cigarette smoking initiation' (ever cigarette use) was 2.54 (95% CI 1.60 to 4.02) at 6 months to 3 years follow-up (moderate certainty evidence). The pooled adjusted OR for the association between ever waterpipe user (compared with never waterpipe user) at baseline, with 'current cigarette smoking' (past 30-day cigarette use) was 2.04 (95% CI 1.32 to 3.15) at 1-2 years follow-up (moderate certainty evidence). The pooled adjusted OR for the association between past 30-day waterpipe user (compared with never waterpipe user) at baseline, with current cigarette smoking (past 30-day cigarette use) 2.46 (95% CI 1.73 to 3.49) at 6 months to 1 year follow-up (high certainty evidence). CONCLUSION: Our findings indicate that WTS is associated with more than doubling of the odds of later initiation of cigarette smoking, supporting the gateway theory. Strengthening WTS policies is a priority and further research is needed on the development and evaluation of appropriate clinical and public health interventions.
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Al Oweini,D., Jawad,M., Akl,E.A.
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| Challenges to obtaining parental permission for child participation in a school-based waterpipe tobacco smoking prevention intervention in Qatar | 2014 | Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, PO Box 11-0237 Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon. ra15@aub.edu.lb. | Read more... |
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BMC medical ethics
Periodical, Abbrev.
BMC Med.Ethics
Pub Date Free Form
30-Sep
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15
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70
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6939-15-70
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LR: 20141204; JID: 101088680; OID: NLM: PMC4254406; 2014/04/16 [received]; 2014/09/24 [accepted]; 2014/09/30 [aheadofprint]; epublish
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England
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1472-6939; 1472-6939
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PMID: 25267351
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eng
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10.1186/1472-6939-15-70 [doi]
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BACKGROUND: Involving children in research studies requires obtaining parental permission. A school-based intervention to delay/prevent waterpipe use for 7th and 8th graders in Qatar was developed, and parental permission requested. Fifty three percent (2308/4314) of the parents returned permission forms; of those 19.5% of the total (840/4314) granted permission. This paper describes the challenges to obtaining parental permission. No research to date has described such challenges in the Arab world. METHODS: A random sample of 40 schools in Doha, Qatar was selected for inclusion in the original intervention. Permission forms were distributed to parents for approval of their child's participation. The permission forms requested that parents indicate their reasons for non-permission if they declined. These were categorized into themes. In order to understand reasons for non-permission, interviews with parents were conducted. Phone numbers of parents were requested from the school administration; 12 of the 40 schools (30%) agreed to provide the contact information. A random sample of 28 parents from 12 schools was interviewed to reach data saturation. Thematic analysis was used to analyze their responses. RESULTS: Reasons for non-permission documented in both the forms and interviews included: poor timing; lack of interest; the child not wanting to participate; and the child living in a smoke-free environment. Interviews provided information on important topics to include in the consent forms, parents' decision-making processes regarding their child's participation, and considerations for communicating with parents. Many parents also indicated that this was the first time they had been asked to give an informed consent for their child's participation in a study. CONCLUSIONS: Results indicate that more attention needs to be given to the informed parental consent process. Researchers should consider enhancing both the methods of communicating information as well the specific information provided. Before embarking on recruitment of children for studies, formative research on the parental consent process is suggested.
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Nakkash,R.T., Al Mulla,A., Torossian,L., Karhily,R., Shuayb,L., Mahfoud,Z.R., Janahi,I., Al Ansari,A.A., Afifi,R.A.
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| Bone Mineral Density and Breast Cancer Risk Factors among Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women A Systematic Review | 2016 | Faculty of Health Sciences, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Email : kanaga@ ukm.edu.my. | Read more... |
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Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP
Periodical, Abbrev.
Asian Pac.J.Cancer.Prev.
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
17
Issue
7
Start Page
3229
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3234
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JID: 101130625; ppublish
Place of Publication
Thailand
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1513-7368; 1513-7368
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PMID: 27509955
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BACKGROUND: Bone mineral density (BMD) is a lifetime marker of estrogen in a woman's body and has been associated with increased breast cancer risk. Nonetheless the actual association is still debatable. Furthermore, estrogen is very crucial in maintaining human bone density and gradually decreases over age. A systematic search was conducted to assess any association of BMD with breast cancer risk factors among premenopausal and postmenopausal women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Review identification was performed through databases searching on MEDLINE, CINAHL and SCOPUS and 19 qualified studies were elected. The keywords used were "bone mineral density", "breast cancer", and "breast density". RESULTS: A total of 19 articles showed variation with the majority of the studies focused on postmenopausal and a few focused on premenopausal women. Overall there was no concensus on effects. CONCLUSIONS: An enormous effort is being undertaken by researchers to prove that BMD might be one of the significant risk factors for breast cancer.
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Zain,N.M., Seriramulu,V.P., Chelliah,K.K.
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| Hookah pipe smoking among health sciences students | 2013 | Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa. nicolina.vandermerwe@gmail.com. | Read more... |
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South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde
Periodical, Abbrev.
S.Afr.Med.J.
Pub Date Free Form
30-Sep
Volume
103
Issue
11
Start Page
847
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849
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LR: 20151119; JID: 0404520; 2013/08/31 [received]; 2013/09/05 [accepted]; epublish
Place of Publication
South Africa
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0256-9574
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PMID: 24148170
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eng
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10.7196/samj.7448 [doi]
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BACKGROUND: Hookah pipe smoking is a social practice and has gained popularity, especially among South African youth. The extent of this practice among health sciences students, and their knowledge regarding the health risks, are unknown. This is important, as these students will become future health professionals possibly influencing the practice of individuals and communities. OBJECTIVE: To explore the knowledge, attitudes and practices of hookah pipe smoking among students at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town. METHODS. A cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate and postgraduate students. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed as a hard copy and online survey. RESULTS: Of 228 participants, 66% had smoked a hookah pipe before, with 18% still smoking. Most began smoking in high school, with 25% initiating at university. Of the current smokers, 65% smoked occasionally socially, commonly at friends' houses for 30 - 60 min/session. A further 11% smoked cigarettes concurrently and 30% added other substances, mainly cannabis, to pipes. Most current hookah smokers had no interest in quitting (84%). Only 30% of participants had prior health information about hookah pipe smoking. Most knew that it was harmful (91%), with many not knowing why. A total of 80% of participants perceived that the practice was socially acceptable and 84% would recommend it to others.CONCLUSION; The poor knowledge about the dangers of hookah pipe smoking and the extent of its practice among health sciences students is alarming. These findings highlight the need for school and university health promotion campaigns, and for better regulation of hookah pipe smoking.
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van der Merwe,N., Banoobhai,T., Gqweta,A., Gwala,A., Masiea,T., Misra,M., Zweigenthal,V.
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| Perceptions of Turkish University Students about the Effects of Water Pipe Smoking on Health | 2015 | Faculty of Health Sciences, Yildirim Beyazit University , Ankara, Turkey E-mail : ndede@sakarya.edu.tr. | Read more... |
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Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP
Periodical, Abbrev.
Asian Pac.J.Cancer.Prev.
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
16
Issue
11
Start Page
4615
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4621
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JID: 101130625; ppublish
Place of Publication
Thailand
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1513-7368; 1513-7368
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PMID: 26107213
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eng
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BACKGROUND: The popularity of the water pipe, also referred to as hookah, narghile, shisha or hubble-bubble, has increased tremendously during the past few decades. This study was conducted to determine student water pipe smoking status and perceptions about the effects of water pipe smoking on health in a state university in Ankara. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted between September 2014 and January 2015. The data were collected with a questionnaire and "The Scale of Perception about the Effects of Water Pipe Smoking on Health". The data obtained were evaluated in IBM SPSS (version 20.0) statistical package program in computer. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used for the analyses by checking homogeneity of variances and Student's t-test. Values of p
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| The assessment and management of inner ear barotrauma in divers and recommendations for returning to diving | 2014 | Faculty of Heath Sciences, University of Tasmania, and Medical Co-directors, Department of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine, Royal Hobart Hospital, PO Box 744, North Hobart, Tasmania 7002, Australia, Phone: +61-(0)414-344744, Fax: +61-(0)3-6222-7268, E-mail | Read more... |
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Diving and hyperbaric medicine
Periodical, Abbrev.
Diving.Hyperb.Med.
Pub Date Free Form
Dec
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44
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4
Start Page
208
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222
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JID: 101282742; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/07/06 [received]; 2014/10/15 [accepted]; ppublish
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Australia
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1833-3516; 1833-3516
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PMID: 25596834
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Inner ear barotrauma (IEBt) constitutes a spectrum of pressure-related pathology in the inner ear, with antecedent middle ear barotrauma (MEBt) common. IEBt includes perilymph fistula, intralabyrinthine membrane tear, inner ear haemorrhage and other rarer pathologies. Following a literature search, the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of IEBt in divers and best-practice recommendations for returning to diving were reviewed. Sixty-nine papers/texts were identified and 54 accessed. Twenty-five case series (majority surgical) provided guidance on diagnostic pathways; nine solely reported divers. IEBt in divers may be difficult to distinguish from inner ear decompression sickness (IEDCS), and requires dive-risk stratification and careful interrogation regarding diving-related ear events, clinical assessment, pure tone audiometry, a fistula test and electronystagmography (ENG). Once diagnosed, conservative management is the recommended first line therapy for IEBt. Recompression does not appear to cause harm if the diagnosis (IEBt vs IEDCS) is doubtful (limited case data). Exploratory surgery is indicated for severe or persisting vestibular symptoms or hearing loss, deterioration of symptoms, or lack of improvement over 10 days indicating significant pathology. Steroids are used, but without high-level evidence. It may be possible for divers to return to subaquatic activity after stakeholder risk acceptance and informed consent, provided: (1) sensorineural hearing loss is stable and not severe; (2) there is no vestibular involvement (via ENG); (3) high-resolution computed tomography has excluded anatomical predilection to IEBt and (4) education on equalising techniques is provided. There is a need for a prospective data registry and controlled trials to better evaluate diagnostic and treatment algorithms.
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| Field validation of Tasmania's aquaculture industry bounce-diving schedules using Doppler analysis of decompression stress | 2014 | Faculty of Heath Sciences, University of Tasmania, Department of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Royal Hobart Hospital Hobart, Tasmania 7000, Australia, Phone: +61-(03)-6222-8193, Fax: +61-(03)-6222-7268, E-mail: david.smart@dhhs.tas.gov.au.; Department of | Read more... |
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Diving and hyperbaric medicine
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Diving.Hyperb.Med.
Pub Date Free Form
Sep
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44
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3
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124
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136
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LR: 20160128; JID: 101282742; EIN: Diving Hyperb Med. 2015 Dec;45(4):270. PMID: 26687317; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/02/09 [received]; 2014/07/01 [accepted]; ppublish
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Australia
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1833-3516; 1833-3516
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PMID: 25311318
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INTRODUCTION: Tasmania's aquaculture industry produces over 40,000 tonnes of fish annually, valued at over AUD500M. Aquaculture divers perform repetitive, short-duration bounce dives in fish pens to depths up to 21 metres' sea water (msw). Past high levels of decompression illness (DCI) may have resulted from these 'yo-yo' dives. This study aimed to assess working divers, using Doppler ultrasonic bubble detection, to determine if yo-yo diving was a risk factor for DCI, determine dive profiles with acceptable risk and investigate productivity improvement. METHODS: Field data were collected from working divers during bounce diving at marine farms near Hobart, Australia. Ascent rates were less than 18 m.min(-)(1), with routine safety stops (3 min at 3 msw) during the final ascent. The Kisman-Masurel method was used to grade bubbling post dive as a means of assessing decompression stress. In accordance with Defence Research and Development Canada Toronto practice, dives were rejected as excessive risk if more than 50% of scores were over Grade 2. RESULTS: From 2002 to 2008, Doppler data were collected from 150 bounce-dive series (55 divers, 1,110 bounces). Three series of bounce profiles, characterized by in-water times, were validated: 13-15 msw, 10 bounces inside 75 min; 16-18 msw, six bounces inside 50 min; and 19-21 msw, four bounces inside 35 min. All had median bubble grades of 0. Further evaluation validated two successive series of bounces. Bubble grades were consistent with low-stress dive profiles. Bubble grades did not correlate with the number of bounces, but did correlate with ascent rate and in-water time. CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest bounce diving was not a major factor causing DCI in Tasmanian aquaculture divers. Analysis of field data has improved industry productivity by increasing the permissible number of bounces, compared to earlier empirically-derived tables, without compromising safety. The recommended Tasmanian Bounce Diving Tables provide guidance for bounce diving to a depth of 21 msw, and two successive bounce dive series in a day's diving.
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Smart,D.R., Van den Broek,C., Nishi,R., Cooper,P.D., Eastman,D.
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| Colonization of hospital water systems by Legionella pneumophila, Pseudomonas aeroginosa, and Acinetobacter in ICU wards of Tehran hospitals | 2012 | Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. | Read more... |
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Indian journal of pathology & microbiology
Periodical, Abbrev.
Indian J.Pathol.Microbiol.
Pub Date Free Form
Jul-Sep
Volume
55
Issue
3
Start Page
352
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356
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JID: 7605904; 0 (Drinking Water); ppublish
Place of Publication
India
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0974-5130; 0377-4929
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PMID: 23032830
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eng
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10.4103/0377-4929.101743 [doi]
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BACKGROUND: Nosocomial infection caused by non-Enterobacteriaceae gram negative bacteria (GNB-NE) is increasing in intensive care units (ICU). AIM: The objective of this study was to determine whether potable water in ICU wards at Tehran hospitals is contaminated with L. pneomophila, P. aeroginosa and Acinetobacter spp. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 52 water samples from shower bath and taps water in seven hospitals of Tehran were collected. The water sample concentrated by filtering through millipore cellulose filters and cultured on BCYE agar and tryptic soya agar media. The presence of Legionella pneumophila was confirmed by real time PCR assay using primers-probe designed for the mip gene. RESULTS: Legionella pneumophila, Pseudomonas aeroginosa and Acinetobacter were isolated from 5 (9.6%), 6 (11.4%) and 1 (1.8%) of the hospital water systems, respectively. This study demonstrated the presence of Legionella, Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter in water system in ICU wards of different hospitals in Tehran. CONCLUSIONS: Hot water from shower heads could be a potential source of infection for Legionella pneumophila. Water was also proved to contain Pseudomonas aeruginonsa, the main GNB-NE causing nosocomila pneumonia at Tehran hospitals. Care should be taken concerning cleanliness and decontamination of water supplies at ICUs for pathogenic organisms.
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Yaslianifard,S., Mobarez,A.M., Fatolahzadeh,B., Feizabadi,M.M.
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| Symptoms, acid exposure and motility in patients with Barrett's esophagus | 2004 | Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ont. | Read more... |
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Canadian journal of surgery.Journal canadien de chirurgie
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Can.J.Surg.
Pub Date Free Form
Feb
Volume
47
Issue
1
Start Page
47
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51
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LR: 20140609; JID: 0372715; OID: NLM: PMC3211802; ppublish
Place of Publication
Canada
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0008-428X; 0008-428X
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PMID: 14997925
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INTRODUCTION: Barrett's esophagus, a syndrome in which the squamous mucosa that normally lines the distal esophagus is replaced with columnar epithelium, is found in a small percentage of patients presenting with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The columnar epithelium may be protective, guarding people afflicted with Barrett's esophagus from experiencing symptoms related to acid reflux. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether people with Barrett's esophagus subjectively experience fewer symptoms or symptoms of decreased severity, despite sustaining greater acid exposure, than those with GERD but without Barrett's syndrome. METHODS: We conducted a chart review of patients with GERD. Criteria for inclusion in the study were esophagogastroscopy, motility testing and a 24-hour pH study. Fifty-eight patients (29 men, 29 women) fulfilled these criteria. The diagnosis of GERD was based on an abnormal 24-hour pH study (DeMeester score). Of these 58 patients, 21 (14 men, 7 women) were found to have histologically confirmed Barrett's esophagus. A questionnaire to assess the key symptoms of GERD was administered, with a severity score ranging from 0 to 3 (3 being the most severe) for each symptom. RESULTS: Patients with Barrett's esophagus experienced symptoms significantly less severe (p 5 min) of acid exposure (p = 0.033) and an increased percentage of time when their pH was less than 4. Patients with Barrett's esophagus had decreased resting lower esophageal sphincter tone, and number and amplitude of peristaltic contractions. CONCLUSIONS: For patients with Barrett's esophagus, the columnar epithelium may serve a protective function in guarding against symptoms of acid reflux. This has implications for the diagnosis and management of this condition.
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Brandt,M. G., Darling,G. E., Miller,L.
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