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Children born with spina bifida endure constant physical disability, which is challenging for themselves and their families. To date, the impact of spina bifida on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL; eg, physical, psychological, and social wellbeing) of these children has been assessed mainly through parent proxy reports, and self-perceived health among these children is rarely measured. This study aimed to measure self-perceived health in children with spina bifida in the West Bank, to compare this with that in a healthy reference group also from the West Bank, and to assess the potential association between self-perceived health and the level of disability in children with spina bifida. ⋯ None.
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Overuse of antibiotics is increasing worldwide and has led to a marked increase in multidrug-resistant pathogens. Acute upper respiratory tract infections and uncomplicated lacerations do not require antibiotics. We assessed adherence to the best international standards of antibiotic prescribing for these conditions. ⋯ None.
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In the past 10-15 years, thousands of civilians in Gaza have experienced conflict-related traumatic injuries. How injuries affect survivors' risks of negative long-term health effects and serious illness is unclear. We report follow-up findings in a group of patients with traumatic amputations. ⋯ The Norwegian street-artist AFK provided €1,500 to this project, which was used to cover patients' transportation costs.
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War-related injury is a growing clinical and public health concern in occupied Palestinian territory, especially in the Gaza Strip. However, little research has been done into the quality of care and management of war injuries in public hospitals. We explored the perceptions of health-care workers about these factors in Palestinian health-care facilities in Gaza. ⋯ None.
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Hypertensive disorders affect 10% of all pregnant women and increase the risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes and the psychological wellbeing and quality of life of women. This study is to the best of my knowledge the first to investigate these issues in the Gaza Strip. I compared adverse effects in pregnancy between hypertensive and non-hypertensive women. ⋯ None.