Abstract Background The experimental effects of surgically implanting fish with acoustic transmitters are likely to have negative effects on survival and behaviour.Measuring the extent of these negative effects is important if we wish to extrapolate inferences from tagged animals to un-manipulated animals.In this study, we examine the effect of sur
Sub-national variation in measles vaccine coverage and outbreak risk: a case study from a 2010 outbreak in Malawi
Abstract Background Despite progress towards increasing global vaccination coverage, measles continues to be one of the leading, preventable causes of death among children worldwide.Whether and how to target sub-national areas for vaccination campaigns continues to remain a question.We analyzed three metrics for prioritizing target areas: vaccinati
Puffy Hand Syndrome Revealed by a Severe Staphylococcal Skin Infection
Puffy hand syndrome develops after long-term intravenous drug addiction.It is characterized by a nonpitting edema, affecting the dorsal side of Nipple Balm fingers and hands with puffy aspect.Frequency and severity of the complications of this syndrome are rarely reported.Local infectious complications such as cellulitis can be severe and can enabl
COVID-19 and noncommunicable diseases: Impact and the strategic approaches
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has critically impacted Interface Board global health systems and economies both in developed and developing world, but especially in developing countries, already struggling to address the preexisting burden of diseases with limited resources, the situation has become even more challenging.The COVID-19 pandemic i