Coccidioidomycosis is a systemic mycosis caused by the dimorphic fungi Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides posadasii. Infection is acquired by inhalation of infective arthroconidia that live in the soil. In 60% of cases, the infection is benign and resolves spontaneously. In the northern hemisphere, coccidioidomycosis is endemic to arid and semi-arid regions at latitudes between 40°N and 40°S...

● Tear film assessment should be undertaken with minimal invasion of the structure – non-invasive techniques should be used whenever possible ● Assessment must be made both prior to and during contact lens wear. Tear film quality should be assessed both with the lens in situ and without the lens ● Use of the Tearscope in clinical practice allows a more detailed examination of the tears to be un...

How much time and money do you invest in continuing education annually to keep abreast of developments in orthodontics? In what venues do you find the most productive continuing educational experiences? As orthodontists, we have many opportunities to avail ourselves of new information. For example, you could read the AJO-DO monthly and advance your understanding of new findings in orthodontic r...

background education, universal precautions, using protective glasses and a standard method of used needle disposal, are the most important strategies for preventing bloodborne infections. objectives the aim of this study was to compare the effect of a face-to-face education program with the effect of an official-imperative circular, on the needle-disposal behavior of nurses working in the shah...

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OBJECTIVE This survey involved medical reporters to identify degrees of theoretical and actual compliance to recommendations for health reporting. METHODS The questionnaire was addressed to 450 Italian journalists and obtained a redemption of 23.1%. RESULTS Major gaps between theoretical agreement and professional practice were: need of scientific background and continuing education; import...