Lancet
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Antimicrobial resistance is a challenging issue especially among children due to immaturity of the immune system. Identifying the extent of resistance is the first step in finding an appropriate way to combat it. This study aimed to assess the antibiotic resistance patterns of different bacterial isolates from children's urine specimens. ⋯ None.
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Between 1948 and 2020, Palestinians living in Israel have seen an 11-times increase in population density. Palestinian citizens of Israel (PCI) comprise 20% of the population, restricted to living in 2·7% of the land. The effects of the resulting overcrowding are spatial, political, cultural, economic, and administrative and are also associated with intracommunal crime and violence. Between 2000-17, from 122 annual homicide cases in Israel, 79 (65%) victims were PCI. Palestinians have a 5·5 times higher risk of dying from homicide than Jewish citizens of Israel. 2021 saw a peak in homicide rates, where 126 (74%) of the 170 homicide cases in Israel were among PCI. 83% of homicides among PCI were a result of gunshots, with more than 400 000 illegal firearms estimated to circulate among the Palestinian community in Israel. Yet, only 23% of homicide cases among PCI were solved by the police compared with 73% of cases among Jewish citizens of Israel. This study examines the attitudes of PCI towards violence, crime, safety, and trust in the Israeli police. ⋯ Galilee Society and Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics.
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Neonates are vulnerable and can quickly develop septicaemia and sepsis. We investigated patterns of bacterial isolates and local antimicrobial resistance in neonates with sepsis. ⋯ None.
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Large mandibular and maxillary defects are repaired by maxillofacial reconstructive microsurgery (MRM) using free flaps, which is challenging to perform in austere settings owing to its demanding nature in terms of time, equipment, and trained personnel. Humanitarian missions refrain from performing MRM procedures in the host country and instead transfer patients to their home country to perform surgery. We report on the first nine MRM procedures in Gaza. ⋯ The Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF).
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Palestinian refugee camps have lasted for more than 70 years. Generally the residents are poor and the camps are crowded and politically unstable, with a range of social, cultural, and economic constraints. Studying the adolescent reproductive health of girls in refugee camps is crucial yet challenging, primarily because of its sensitive nature. We use experiences from a cross-sectional study of Palestinian adolescent reproductive health to discuss methodological challenges and opportunities for researching this subject in the context of refugee camps. ⋯ International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Ottawa, Canada.